OJUSD April 2026 Board Meeting

The Oakdale Joint Unified School District (OJUSD) Board Meeting held on April 21, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key actions included the ratification of tentative agreements with the Oakdale Teachers Association (OTA) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA), which involved salary schedule approvals effective July 1, 2025, with fiscal impacts of approximately $1.48 million and $508,578 annually, respectively. Additionally, a 4% salary increase for Expanded Learning Program staff and administrative/confidential personnel was approved, funded by grants and the general fund. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation by the Child Nutrition Department highlighting significant capital improvements such as kitchen equipment upgrades, vehicle fleet replacement, and a new cafeteria redesign at Magnolia Elementary, with plans for a central kitchen expansion to increase storage and production capacity. The department emphasized financial sustainability, menu innovation, and local farm-to-school initiatives, supported by federal funding and grants. No new contracting vehicles or RFPs were discussed, but the board addressed operational and policy clarifications related to program continuity and public engagement. The meeting concluded with community announcements and a call for skilled tradespeople to support local projects.