SMUSD BOE 08-11-26 -Open Session

The San Marino Unified School District Board of Education held an open session meeting on August 11, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions focused on updates and approvals related to Measure M capital improvement projects, including playground improvements at Valentine Elementary School and temporary classroom installations at various campuses. The board approved change orders totaling $29,264.81 with Zoom Recreation, Inc. for additional playground shade structures at Valentine Elementary. Several routine fiscal resolutions were also approved, authorizing temporary interfund cash borrowing and budget adjustments to ensure operational cash flow for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The board received detailed updates on schematic design progress, budget alignment, and construction phasing for tier one projects under Measure M, with a study session scheduled for September 8 to discuss these projects further. Additionally, the board approved transitional kindergarten credential authorizations for new teachers. No new vendor selections or RFPs were reported, but the meeting included procedural approvals and project management updates relevant to ongoing district capital improvements.