SPUSD Board Meeting 06/24/26

The Santa Paula Unified School District Board meeting on June 24, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and budgetary matters related to educational and facility improvements. Key procurement discussions included approval of multiple blanket purchase orders for food services, such as dairy products from Driftwood Dairy and pizza from Homeount Pizza/Domino's Pizza, all funded through the Child Nutrition Services fund. The board also approved a service agreement with Curriculum Associates for the I Ready educational platform, supported by LCAP funds, and a technology hosting service agreement with Ventura County Office of Education. Capital improvement projects were addressed, including payment for Department of State Architecture plan reviews for the main building at Isbel, part of the district's ongoing construction budget. The board approved the 2026-27 adopted budget, incorporating a $440,990 carryover from the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant. Staffing changes were authorized, including establishment of a new executive assistant to the superintendent and a new mental health therapist position funded by a four-year grant. Policy updates were presented for first reading, with no immediate votes taken. The meeting also included presentations on a three-year agricultural farm plan and community school implementation, emphasizing educational programming and partnerships but without direct procurement actions. Motions to approve contracts and budget items passed unanimously or with majority votes, reflecting the board's focus on advancing district facilities, services, and student support through strategic procurement and budgeting.