HUSD Board Meeting - 3/12/26

The Humboldt Unified School District #22 held a regular board meeting on March 12, 2026, which included extensive discussions on policy updates, staffing, budgeting, and program enhancements. Key procurement-related topics included the first reading of trust policies addressing procurement thresholds and fund balance policies, with attention to maintaining flexibility for emergency expenditures. The board reviewed and approved a 3% pay increase for current employees and 1.5% for new hires for the 2026-27 school year. They also approved administrative and certified staffing contracts for the upcoming school year and renewed the district health insurance with a 4% increase. Additionally, the board discussed the FY27 school safety program grant application, proposing an increase in school resource officers funded through the grant, with a total request of $955,000. The meeting also covered updates on career and technical education programs and mental health services, though these were informational rather than procurement actions. A motion was passed to amend board meeting agenda policies to allow members to raise future agenda item requests transparently. Overall, the meeting focused on policy alignment, budget approvals, staffing, and grant-funded safety program expansions.