JUHSD 9.1.2026 Regular Board Meeting

The Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD) held its regular board meeting on September 1, 2026. The meeting included a detailed presentation from the Transportation Director, Darnell Garcia, who provided updates on the district's transportation fleet, staffing, operational improvements, and new technology implementations such as the Transfinder routing software and a parent tracking app. The board discussed staffing challenges, including five van driver vacancies and the hiring of a senior office assistant to support extended operational hours. The presentation also highlighted a beautification crew initiative involving van drivers to maintain school grounds. Additionally, the board approved updates to the confidential salary schedule, adding a new salary range, and approved a new job description for an assistant to the deputy superintendent of educational services to support project management across departments. A provisional internship permit for a social science teacher was also approved. No new contracts or capital projects were discussed, but the meeting focused on operational efficiency and staffing adjustments within the transportation and educational services departments.