SRUSD Board Meeting - May 13th, 2026

The Santa Rita Unified School District (SRUSD) Board meeting held on May 13, 2026, focused extensively on educational program updates, staffing, and facilities planning. Key procurement-related actions included approval of multiple contracts for occupational therapy, speech and language pathology services, and e-rate consulting, with specific vendors such as Pioneer Health, Seabright Therapy, Allied Education, and David Sonderger. The board also approved memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with CSEA to increase hours for food service assistants and provide uniforms, with a projected annual budget increase of $147,116 from fund 13. Additionally, the board approved an increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for food service assistants and special education teachers to meet student needs. Facilities-related discussions included approval of a revised facilities phasing plan outlining ongoing and future construction projects, such as new classrooms and flex labs at Gavilan View Middle School, and a 5-year deferred maintenance plan covering medium-sized projects like lighting, HVAC, and paving. The board also approved disposal of surplus and obsolete materials and equipment. Members expressed concern about rising construction costs impacting future projects, particularly the Gavilan View gymnasium, and emphasized the need for strategic planning and advocacy for equitable state funding. All motions related to contracts, budget increases, and facilities plans were approved unanimously or with minimal abstentions.