Board Meeting Aug. 26, 2026

The Alisal Union School District held a regular board meeting on August 26, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved multiple action items including the addition of full-time equivalent positions for paraeducators and custodians to support special education and site needs. A significant discussion occurred regarding the renewal of a Swank movie license costing over $7,000, which is used for community fundraising events rather than classroom use; the license was ultimately approved by a 4-1 vote. The Nutrition Services department presented on their use of nearly $1.8 million in KIT funds for kitchen infrastructure upgrades, culinary training, and scratch cooking initiatives, highlighting partnerships with local organic farmers and efforts to improve meal quality and sustainability. The board also discussed concerns about the variety of intervention and literacy programs used across schools, agreeing to agendize a future presentation to address program consistency and effectiveness. Additionally, a one-time retroactive payment of $4,194.27 was approved for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The meeting concluded with the ratification of a policy claim in closed session.