Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD) Board held its regular meeting on February 17, 2026. The meeting featured extensive public commentary focused on the proposed removal of the principal and vice principal at Delaney Eastston Elementary School, with many parents and students advocating for their retention and requesting transparency regarding the decision-making process. The board also received updates on district initiatives, including the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) midyear progress report and grant expenditures totaling $545,000 for summer school credit recovery. Several procurement-related actions were taken, including approval of contracts and resolutions for purchasing scoreboards from Navo Sports LLC for Itong Varus Middle School, synthetic running track installation at James Logan High School by Main Sports Surf Surfaces Inc., synthetic turf athletic field system at Caesar Chavez Middle School from Valley Precision Grading Inc. through CMS, construction management support services for the Measure N bond program, and architectural and engineering services at Alvado Elementary School with SVA Architects. The board also approved annual financial and performance audit reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and adopted a resolution recognizing Women's History Month for March 2026.