North Monterey County Unified School District Board Meeting 07/23/2026

The North Monterey County Unified School District Board held a meeting on July 23, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a legal services agreement with Lozano Smith and a contract with Alevo Learning to provide staffing for expanded learning programs at elementary school sites. The board approved the Lozano Smith agreement despite some concerns about the firm's alignment with local district interests. The Alevo Learning contract was approved to ensure adequate staffing for after-school programs, addressing student safety and required staff ratios, with funding confirmed for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board discussed and ultimately approved the adoption of a district-developed ethnic studies course and curriculum, following extensive community and student feedback, with a motion to continue the course as a pilot program for further evaluation failing. The meeting also included updates on human resources, staffing, and various community and student reports. No new capital projects or purchasing decisions beyond these contracts were noted.