Visalia USD Board of Education Meeting - August 18, 2026

The Visalia Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the appointment of Laura Gonzalez as director of assessment and accountability and approved a settlement agreement related to litigation. A significant procurement action was the approval of an architectural services agreement with Fork Creeks Inc. for the replacement of deteriorated classrooms at Goan Elementary School with modular construction. The board also reviewed the 45-day budget revision for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting adjustments such as a 4.31% cost of living increase in the Local Control Funding Formula and new ongoing funding for community schools. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to incorporate the Fund 210 building fund into the adopted budget and approved a variable term waiver request for employing a speech language pathologist, aiming to reduce reliance on contracted virtual services. The meeting also featured updates on strategic plan progress, student matriculation to College of the Sequoias, and various school activities, but the primary procurement focus was on facilities improvement and budget management.