Central Unified Board of Trustees Meeting August 11th , 2026

The Central Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Notably, the board approved an agricultural incentive grant of $39,835 for Central High School to support CTE professional development and related activities. They also ratified an additional purchase order of $62,438.20 for Yonder equipment, which includes lock boxes and related security devices for school campuses, ensuring all equipment has been delivered and is ready for use. The board approved salary schedule revisions to apply a 1.5% increase to assistant superintendents, aligning with other employee groups. Additionally, resolutions were adopted to authorize fund transfers for retiree health benefits and delegate authority to reject government tort claims. The board also supported Proposition 3, which maintains tax rates supporting public schools in California. A significant portion of the meeting involved public comments expressing concern over the reduction of elementary recess from 15 to 10 minutes, emphasizing the impact on students' well-being and learning. The board acknowledged these concerns and discussed budget constraints related to staffing and supervision during recess. Item M8, related to an emergency staffing contract, was pulled from the agenda and not considered during this meeting.