Turlock USD Board Meeting - 3/3/2026

The Turlock Unified School District Board held a meeting on March 3, 2026, which included extensive discussions on school facilities funding and potential capital improvement projects. Government Financial Services presented a detailed overview of the district's historical bond measures, current financial status, and the possibility of new bond measures to fund school facilities, estimating $79 million for high school projects and $62 million for elementary projects under proposed $30 per $100,000 assessed value tax levies. The board discussed the benefits of a lease-leaseback model for the Walnut Elementary modular expansion project and authorized solicitation of proposals for this work. Additionally, the board approved personnel appointments for key administrative positions and adopted initial sunshine proposals for labor negotiations. The meeting also featured presentations on educational programs, Head Start governance and community assessment, and community engagement efforts. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this session, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement activities related to school facility improvements.