Banning USD Regular Board Meeting, August 12, 2026

The Banning Unified School District held its regular board meeting on August 12, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a piggyback contract with Sunrise Produce Company for fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year, utilizing Paramount USD's RFP number 10-23-24. The board also approved various contractual agreements and monthly fiscal service reports, including purchase orders and warrant summaries. Additionally, the board approved participation in federal and state categorical funding programs through the consolidated application system for the 2026-27 school year. Other notable discussions involved the appointment of Kevin Cooper as the new Director of Nutrition Services, updates on summer school programs, and approval of tentative agreements and memorandums of understanding related to human resources. The meeting included a public hearing on the sufficiency of standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials, with no public comments received. Overall, the meeting focused on operational approvals, contract ratifications, and educational program updates, with several motions passed unanimously by the board.