July 23, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 23, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related topics. The board approved the appointment of Dr. Shannon Henry as Executive Director of Strategy, Data, and Continuous Improvement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing labor negotiations, particularly wage increases for various bargaining units, with Teamsters and TCS employees advocating for equitable wage adjustments comparable to those granted to SEIU members. The board also reviewed and approved the 2026-27 SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) annual service and budget plan, emphasizing fiscal oversight and the need for additional funding to support special education services. A major agenda item was the approval to place a $95 per parcel per year special education parcel tax on the November 2026 ballot, projected to generate $10 million annually to support multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and other special education initiatives. The board discussed the district's fiscal accountability status and new procedures to ensure payments are made only when sufficient funds are available, reflecting ongoing cash flow challenges. Additionally, the board reviewed a new randomized lottery process for student enrollment to promote equity and compliance with legal mandates. The meeting concluded with the approval of contracts over $15,000, with board members emphasizing fiscal prudence and tighter controls on spending and credit card usage due to budget constraints.