GUSD Board Meeting - June 18th, 2026

The Gilroy Unified School District Board meeting held on June 18, 2026, focused extensively on educational and operational matters, including recognition of parent advisory committee members and numerous public comments emphasizing the need for better teacher compensation, manageable class sizes, and improved working conditions to retain educators amid high local living costs. The board approved a one-year extension of employment contracts for key administrators and ratified the 2026-27 district budget, which includes a 4.31% cost-of-living adjustment but also projects deficit spending and highlights uncertainties around state funding. The board also approved a contract waiver requested by the Gilroy Teachers Association for Mount Madonna Continuation High School and authorized several contracts related to facilities maintenance and demolition projects, including a $731,700 contract for demolition of a former preschool building and a $49,662.50 contract for industrial hygiene oversight. Additionally, the board discussed plans for new Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, including culinary arts and HVAC programs, contingent on bond funding. A resolution seeking exemption from the Proposition 2 district reserve cap was passed to avoid severe budget cuts. The meeting included a detailed review of local educational indicators and adoption of the Local Control Accountability Plan for 2026-27. Finally, the board reviewed and discussed revisions to the district's cell phone policy in compliance with new state law, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and stakeholder input.