Board Meeting 4-23-26

The South Bay Union School District Board Meeting held on April 23, 2026, focused primarily on educational program updates, staffing decisions, and facility improvement plans. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and approval of the Dual Language Master Plan aimed at sustaining bilingual education programs, and a detailed proposal for the Nestor Facility Improvement Plan involving the replacement of aging portable classrooms with modern modular buildings. The board reviewed three construction options, with a recommendation to proceed initially with a kindergarten classroom building, funded through a combination of developer fees, bond dollars, and charter funds. Additionally, the board addressed staffing reductions through Resolution 26-012, which involved layoffs of classified positions including library technicians (IMRTs) and transportation dispatchers, sparking community and staff concerns about the impact on student services and safety. The board debated amendments related to staffing allocations, particularly concerning charter schools, but ultimately approved the resolution as presented. The meeting also included presentations on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) with survey data on student and parent engagement, and recognized staff promotions. No formal contract awards or RFPs were discussed, but the facility improvement plan and staffing decisions have significant budgetary and procurement implications for future district operations.