March 26, 2026 Special Board of Education Meeting

The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) Board of Education held a special meeting on March 26, 2026, focused primarily on addressing the district's fiscal challenges through the approval of a consultant agreement with HYA Corporation. The board discussed a multi-layered fiscal stabilization plan involving external and internal partnerships, including support from retired Chief Business Officers provided by the County Office of Education and technical assistance from FCMAT. The HYA contract, proposed to provide flexible, wrap-around fiscal advisory services through September, was debated in terms of scope, oversight, and exit strategies. Board members emphasized the importance of transparency, timely reporting, and building internal staff capacity to eventually manage fiscal responsibilities independently. The contract was approved with the understanding that monthly updates would be provided and that the agreement could be terminated if it failed to produce results. The meeting underscored the urgency of the district's financial situation and the board's commitment to maintaining local control and avoiding state receivership.