Visalia USD Board of Education Meeting - January 13, 2026

The Visalia Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on January 13, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including student recognitions, strategic plan updates, and various administrative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $7.5 million contract for the adoption of new K-8 mathematics instructional materials, specifically the Amplified Desmos Math California program, following a comprehensive three-year vetting and pilot process involving teachers and students. Additionally, the board approved a $478,000 contract for afterschool tutoring services provided by Grow Paper, funded through restricted Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) funds, with plans to evaluate the program's academic impact. The meeting also addressed financial matters related to the Visalia Financing Corporation, which manages district debt through Certificates of Participation (COPs), including discussion of potential early payoff of outstanding debt using state reimbursements and cash on hand. The board elected officers for the Visalia Financing Corporation for 2026, maintaining continuity in leadership. Overall, the meeting demonstrated the district's focus on educational resource procurement, fiscal responsibility, and strategic planning to support student achievement and facility modernization.