SMUSD Regular Governing Board Meeting 5-14-26

The San Marcos Unified School District held a regular governing board meeting on May 14, 2026, which included significant procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a settlement agreement with Lusardi Construction Company related to pending litigation. They also approved a school facilities funding agreement with Lenar Homes for Community Facilities District (CFD) number 14, involving approximately $692,000 for school facilities. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution to annex territory into CFD number 14 and approved the formation and special tax levy ordinance for CFD number 21, associated with a residential development by Colrich. The meeting included a public hearing on the San Marcos High School site-wide athletic improvement project, which involves replacement of artificial turf, synthetic track, and installation of LED lighting. The board accepted the 2024-2025 Measure JJ bond audit report, which showed a clean audit with no findings. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for the creation of new classifications and reclassifications, including salary adjustments to support risk management functions. Updates on major capital improvement projects were provided, including the Knob Hill reconstruction, Witham Park renovation, Paloma interim housing, and San Marcos High School athletic facilities upgrades, all reported to be on schedule. Several board policies and bylaws were reviewed for updates, with some scheduled for final approval in June. The meeting also featured public comments and student board representative reports.