Central Unified Board of Trustees Meeting August 25th , 2026

The Central Unified School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing on various district updates and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the Renaissance Accelerated Reader contract for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of over $25,000, funded through Title One federal funds to support literacy instruction. The board also approved the sale and disposal of surplus obsolete district property and accepted gifts to the district. Additionally, the board received an update on the modernization and remodeling plans for Hernand Barstow Elementary School, including demolition and construction timelines targeting summer 2027, with improvements such as new classrooms, restrooms, and a multi-purpose building. Another procurement item discussed was the planned purchase of a kindergarten playground shade structure for McKinley Elementary School through a nationally recognized cooperative purchasing contract, with formal approval anticipated at the next board meeting. The meeting also covered budget planning, school site improvement plans, and various district initiatives, but no votes on large capital expenditures were taken at this session.