VUSD School Board Meeting June 23, 2026

The Ventura Unified School District Board of Education held a general meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters related to the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement discussions included the approval of contracts exceeding $25,000, with one contract for Alamo Sports removed from the list. The board reviewed and approved the annual Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2026-2027, which detailed expenditures across various educational goals, including intervention programs, co-teaching expansions, and mental health services. The board also discussed the Prop 28 Arts and Music funding report, expressing concerns about fund usage and auditing processes, and reached consensus to restore elementary school counselor positions to full funding without using Prop 28 funds. The district's adopted budget for 2026-2027 was presented, highlighting revenue and expenditure updates, including impacts from state funding changes, special education funding increases, and transportation costs. The board approved the budget and consent calendar items, including personnel employment ratifications. Future agenda items were proposed, such as revisiting school site council bylaws, crafting a district protest policy, and reviewing program closure criteria at secondary schools. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff efforts and adjournment.