Regular Meeting - Martinez Unified School Board - 8/24/2026

The Martinez Unified School District Board held a regular meeting on August 24, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a new job description for a curriculum implementation facilitator position, designed to support the rollout of a new math curriculum and provide stipends for existing teachers for additional training hours. The board also reviewed current educational technology practices, including device usage policies and associated fines for damages, noting over $10,000 in unpaid fines and a shift toward classroom-based device use for middle school students. Additionally, the board considered increasing the monthly stipend for board members from $0 to $400, but after discussion and public comment regarding budget priorities and fiscal responsibility, the motion to increase the stipend retroactively failed, and a subsequent motion to increase it going forward passed with a 3-2 vote. The meeting also highlighted the approval of funding from the Martinez Education Foundation (MEF) to support the opening of a new wellness center at Alhhamra High School, including funding for a wellness intake specialist position and related supplies. No contract awards or RFPs were explicitly mentioned, but budget allocations for staffing and wellness center resources were noted.