Turlock USD Board Meeting - 3/17/2026

The Turlock Unified School District Board held a meeting on March 17, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including student recognitions, school program updates, and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a revised addendum to the existing master agreement with SKW Associates for architectural design services related to the Walnut modular expansion project, which involved repurposing existing portables to save costs and expedite the project timeline. The board also approved the 2025-26 transportation plan highlighting the district's transition to electric buses and ongoing efforts to maintain and expand transportation services. Additionally, the board approved multiple salary schedule increases of 2% for various employee groups, including certificated, classified, management, and the superintendent. The board accepted donations totaling $2,000 from community organizations to support school programs. The second interim budget report was certified positively, projecting sound financial condition with a revised operating budget of approximately $259 million. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the meeting included important budget approvals and contract amendments impacting future procurement and capital projects.