Selma Unified Board of Trustees Meeting 11/18/2025

The Selma Unified Board of Trustees held a meeting on November 18, 2025, covering a wide range of topics including student activities, school reports, and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of grant applications for career technical education facilities, specifically a $3 million new construction for agricultural mechanics and a $1.5 million modernization for animal science facilities, each requiring a matching district contribution. The board approved a $29,000 fee for grant application processing. Additionally, the board approved a $235,000 revenue-generating contract with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for child nutrition services and authorized the purchase and installation of air conditioning systems for nine school buses at a cost of $264,000 using a piggyback contract. A $48,467 contract was approved to replace fire panels damaged by a roof leak, with insurance expected to cover the cost. The board also approved a proposal for architectural services from PBK Architects for a $70,000 child nutrition refrigerator project, consolidating previous contracts to streamline the project. A cloud-based budgeting software subscription costing $11,550 was proposed but failed to pass due to concerns over pricing and subscription model. The board received an update on the district's A+ general obligation bond rating and upcoming bond issuance. Other agenda items included approval of contract articles with CSEA and winter session staffing. The meeting also featured presentations on student leadership, agricultural education successes, and school climate survey data. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions related to facilities, transportation, nutrition services, and technology investments, with motions passed to advance these projects and contracts.