LBUSD Board Meeting (5/14/2026)

The Los Banos Unified School District Board held a meeting on May 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on facilities and capital improvement projects. The board received updates on ongoing construction and modernization efforts, including the Early Education Center, Bolta Elementary modernization, and the new administration building at Laspanos High School. They discussed project timelines, contractor activities such as fire alarm system installation and EV charger commissioning, and anticipated reimbursements totaling approximately $3.8 million from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for related projects. The board also adopted multiple resolutions related to preschool and TK facilities grant programs and approved a developer fee rate increase from $517 to $538 per square foot for residential development after a public hearing. Additionally, the board declared intent to adopt various policy updates related to expenditures, campus security, and educational programs, with final approval scheduled for the next meeting. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the meeting reflected active management of capital projects and grant-funded initiatives.