Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board - Regular Meeting - May 14 2026

The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on May 14, 2026, focusing on various educational and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $1,800 student council travel trip to a national conference, adoption of a new K-8 writing curriculum "Step Up to Writing" effective July 1, 2026, and approval of revised fee schedules for elementary and middle schools for the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved a custodial service agreement with SSC, replacing the previous vendor ABM, citing better value. A significant agenda item was the discussion and approval to seek voter approval for a $79.8 million bond in November 2026 to fund essential school facility repairs, safety improvements, and modernization projects, with detailed community survey results supporting the bond. Additionally, the board approved payment of $6,600 as the second half of the superintendent's performance pay. No other contract awards or RFPs were detailed in the transcript.