SRUSD - Board Meeting Feb. 25th, 2026

The SantaRita Unified School District Board held a meeting on February 25, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key actions included approval of multiple salary schedule increases for classified, confidential, licensed professional supervisory, and management units, with fiscal impacts totaling approximately $260,940. The board also approved a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) extending the collective bargaining agreement through June 2028, including a 2% retroactive salary increase. Additionally, the board ratified a plumbing contract with Val's Plumbing for installation of water bottle filling stations funded through central kitchen funds. An MOU was approved with the Sanorita Teachers Association for an early retirement incentive of $3,000. The board also approved a partnership agreement with Digital Promise Global to support the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools initiative, including $35,000 annual per school support for instructional coaches. The annual audit report for fiscal year 2024-2025 was presented, showing an unmodified audit opinion with no findings and a financial impact discussion including bond issuance and pension liabilities. Other procurement-related approvals included overnight student travel for a regional competition and the comprehensive school safety plan update. The board discussed potential grant opportunities for community Wi-Fi services to support educational access. Motions related to these items were passed unanimously or with majority votes, reflecting ongoing fiscal oversight and investment in district operations and educational programs.