May 12, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The May 12, 2026 meeting of the BSD Communications Governing Board focused primarily on educational updates, community engagement, and several key procurement and capital improvement projects. Notably, the board approved awarding a contract to Bachman and Woody for fire alarm system replacements at Franklin and Berlingame Intermediate School (BIS), with the BIS portion contingent on future bond funding. They also accepted a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption for the Franklin kitchen addition project and approved a $587,000 lease and installation of a temporary modular kitchen facility funded through the Child Nutrition Program (Fund 13), not bond funds. Additionally, the board approved adding five firms to a pool for independent inspection and testing services related to district construction projects. Policy updates and committee assignments related to instructional staffing were also approved. The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee presented its annual report highlighting completed infrastructure projects such as HVAC upgrades and solar installations. Overall, the meeting included several motions and unanimous votes on procurement and capital projects, reflecting ongoing investment in school facilities and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.