LBUSD Board Meeting (2/12/2026)

The Los Banos Unified School District Board meeting on February 12, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved a bid award to DD Construction for the Los Banos High School modernization project and authorized a contingency budget to manage change orders for the same project, with a process established for oversight and approval of change orders between $50,000 and $100,000. Additionally, the board approved a no-obligation service agreement with First Student for alternative transportation services to accommodate special needs students and those outside the district's service area. The board also approved a contract with Educators Rising to support a teacher pathway program, funded by a state grant, aimed at addressing teacher shortages and providing professional development and curriculum for potential educators. Budget discussions highlighted concerns about a required increased contribution to the county special education local plan area (SELPA) and potential general fund reductions, though efforts were made to minimize impacts on students and staff. Other agenda items included boundary adjustments for elementary schools and election of a CSBA delegate. Several contracts had retroactive start dates, which raised some board member concerns. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, transportation contracting, educational program development, and budget management.