LBUSD Board Meeting (7/9/2026)

The Los Banos Unified School District Board held a meeting on July 9, 2026, primarily focused on facilities and capital improvement projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a potential $99 million Proposition 39 bond measure aimed at funding school facility repairs, modernization, and new construction to address overcrowding. The board reviewed community feedback, polling data, and legal requirements related to the bond measure, including the project list and ballot language. There was considerable discussion about emphasizing new elementary school construction in the messaging to the community. Additionally, the board received updates on ongoing construction projects, including high school modernization, portable classrooms, and maintenance activities such as HVAC replacements and office expansions. The board also approved several change orders related to the Lasanis High School modernization project, with funding coming from an already approved $4.1 million contingency. No new funding approvals were made during this meeting, but the board planned a special meeting before the July 24 filing deadline to decide on moving forward with the bond measure.