5 5 26 Special Board Meeting

The Sunnyvale School District held a special board meeting on May 5, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related topics. The board approved the 2026-2027 meeting calendar with amendments and discussed afterschool programming, highlighting the district's efforts to expand affordable and sustainable afterschool care through a mix of district-operated programs and vendor partnerships such as Think Together and YMCA. The board also approved a new partnership with Living Classroom to implement a garden-based education program across five schools, aiming to expand districtwide in future years. Additionally, the board authorized the superintendent to award construction contracts for the San Miguel Elementary exterior painting and site improvements project and the district office exterior maintenance project to the lowest responsible bidders to meet summer construction schedules. Updates were provided on the Sunnyvale Middle School construction project, including a virtual 3D tour of new facilities. The board also received a report on the home-to-school transportation program, noting improvements in attendance and ongoing challenges with driver shortages. Finally, the board unanimously appointed a new chief business officer effective June 15, 2026.