LBUSD Board Meeting (1/8/2026)

The Los Banos Unified School District Board held a regular meeting on January 8, 2026, focusing extensively on facilities updates, construction projects, and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of multiple change orders for construction and modernization projects at various schools, such as Laspanis High School interim housing, Laspanis Junior High School fire alarm upgrade, and VJO High School CE classroom project. The board also approved architectural service agreements for ongoing modernization efforts and discussed additional costs incurred due to project delays. A presentation was given by FMP Connected regarding facility maintenance planning, highlighting the need for approximately $17 million over 20 years to maintain school facilities. The board approved the 2024-25 audit report and consent calendar items, including a lease agreement for office space to support community schools operations. Motions to approve these contracts and change orders were passed unanimously or with minimal opposition. The meeting also covered community programs, student discipline cases, and policy updates, but the primary procurement focus was on capital improvement projects and related contract approvals.