MVUSD Regular Board Meeting Board of Education 7/28/26

The Moreno Valley Unified School District held a regular board meeting on July 28, 2026, where several key procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. The board approved a guaranteed maximum price contract of approximately $14.5 million with West Coast Air for the Sugar Hill Elementary School modernization project, funded through a combination of state modernization funds, local bond funds, and developer fees, along with a $900,000 district contingency for the project. Additionally, the board approved budget adjustments and resolutions allowing for revenue and expenditure appropriations, fund transfers, and temporary borrowing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also discussed and moved forward on budget policy updates, including increasing reserve targets to between 8-10% to ensure fiscal stability amid volatile funding and rising costs. Other procurement-related approvals included the authorization of parent and community booster clubs and revisions to the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) budget allocations. The meeting also covered updates on capital improvement projects at multiple school sites, including infrastructure, technology, and safety upgrades. Several motions related to personnel appointments and disciplinary cases were passed, and policy updates concerning volunteer assistance and student safety were introduced for first reading. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital projects, refining budget policies, and ensuring compliance with state requirements, positioning the district for continued operational and educational improvements.