North Monterey County Unified School District Board Meeting 03/26/2026

The North Monterey County Unified School District Board held a meeting on March 26, 2026, covering a range of topics including personnel appointments, student recognitions, and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions focused on a conservation easement agreement involving approximately 49 acres of wetland and open space on the high school property, which will generate $371,000 in compensation to the district. This agreement is tied to a modification of the district's 2010 Certificates of Participation (COPs) bond financing, requiring a lease asset swap involving two elementary campuses to facilitate the conservation easement and maintain federal subsidies. The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing this site substitution to secure the 2010 COPs. Additionally, the board approved the renewal of a memorandum of understanding with the Monterey County Sheriff's Department for the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, reflecting strong community and student support for the program. Other agenda items included updates on transportation challenges, special education services, and upcoming elections. Public comments addressed concerns about transportation working conditions, staff consistency, and student safety. Overall, the meeting included significant financial and contractual decisions related to bond management and environmental conservation, as well as community and student welfare initiatives.