GUSD Board Meeting - March 5th, 2026

The Gilroy Unified School District Board held a meeting on March 5, 2026, which included a detailed study session on the district's potential bond measure to finance school facilities improvements. The district's financial advisor presented a comprehensive overview of school bond financing in California, including voter-approved funding mechanisms, assessed property values, tax rates, and community survey results indicating strong support for a bond measure with tax rates around $49 to $54 per $100,000 of assessed value. The board discussed the importance of community engagement and the need to balance project funding with voter willingness to support tax rates. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on the charter renewal process for Gilroy Prep Schools, student activities and academic programs, and the district's strategic vision plan, including feedback on mission, core values, and the portrait of a graduate. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the bond survey and planning indicate forthcoming procurement activity related to capital improvement projects.