06/17/2026 Newark Unified School District Board Meeting

The Newark Unified School District Board held its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The board approved the 2026-2027 budget adoption with expenditures around $80.6 million, despite concerns about rising costs and forecasting accuracy. A significant agenda item involved the approval of a retroactive 1.75% salary increase totaling $9,450 for the outgoing superintendent, which passed with a 3-2 vote amid transparency and conflict of interest concerns. The board also reviewed a presentation from DJI Development Group on technology modernization, including a managed network-as-a-service contract leveraging a SPUR cooperative purchasing agreement to refresh the district's network infrastructure. Additionally, the board discussed HVAC system repairs and replacements, noting ongoing maintenance and the need for future capital projects. A contract with Orbach and Huff for real estate consulting was amended to reduce the authorized amount from $100,000 to $25,000, with a request to revisit the contract later. The board received an update on district facilities and potential workforce housing initiatives, emphasizing community engagement and long-term planning. Several agenda items related to unspent federal funds and board policy revisions were also addressed, with some items tabled for further review.