Board Meeting - February 12, 2026

The Oak Grove School District Board held a meeting on February 12, 2026, which included discussions on labor negotiations, budgetary challenges, and contract approvals. A key procurement-related item was the approval of a negotiated settlement with the Oak Grove Educators Association, granting a 5.5% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2025, and an additional 4.5% increase for the 2026-27 school year, totaling a 10% raise over two years. The board acknowledged the district's fiscal constraints due to declining enrollment and limited revenue growth, emphasizing the need to balance budget cuts with investments in educators to maintain instructional quality. The meeting also covered ongoing efforts to identify budget reductions in non-staff expenditures such as materials, supplies, and contracted services, with a focus on achieving efficiencies and reducing license agreements by approximately 15%. Additionally, the board discussed revenue enhancement strategies including facility use agreements and potential parcel tax measures. Several policy updates were adopted, including revisions related to immigration enforcement response and comprehensive safety plans. The meeting featured presentations on the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) midyear report, highlighting expenditures, student achievement data, and program implementations. No new contracts or procurement awards beyond the educator settlement were reported.