PUHSD Board Meeting 1.20.26

The Placer Union High School District Board held a meeting on January 20, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of a proposal from Kitchell Construction Management Services for districtwide new and modernization projects, specifically the Deloro High School ASA 16 renewal. The board also approved the purchase of new scoreboards for Forest Hill High School, with plans for installation and associated architectural engineering services. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the superintendent's employment agreement to include a $10,000 moving expense stipend. The meeting featured a detailed discussion on a grading policy amendment related to dual enrollment courses and GPA weighting, with concerns raised about transparency and course rigor. The board also received and approved the 2024-25 audit reports from Crow LLP, which included clean opinions on the district's financial statements and bond measures. Other agenda items included a resolution to convey an easement to PG&E for system hardening and undergrounding projects at Kfax High School, and updates to board bylaws regarding electronic communications and student board member term limits. Public comments addressed concerns about board member conduct and calls for independent investigations. Overall, the meeting combined routine personnel and financial approvals with significant policy discussions affecting academic grading and governance.