SLCUSD Board Meeting 04.07.2026

The San Luis Coastal Unified School District Board held a meeting on April 7, 2026, primarily focused on selecting a firm to assist with the upcoming superintendent search. Four firms—Hazard Young Associates, Leadership Associates, McPherson & Jacobson, and the Costa Group—presented their proposals and answered board members' questions regarding their search processes, community engagement strategies, candidate vetting, and pricing. The board discussed each firm's strengths and weaknesses, including their familiarity with the district, outreach to diverse communities, and inclusiveness of services such as compensation studies and background checks. After deliberation and scoring, the board voted to select Leadership Associates to conduct the superintendent search. Additionally, the board approved several routine agenda items, including awarding a contract for district network electronics and approving warrants and payroll for March 2026.