GUSD Board Meeting - September 3rd, 2026

The Gilroy Unified School District Board meeting on September 3, 2026, focused primarily on educational program updates, student performance data, and administrative restructuring. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of contract renewals for educational technology and learning platforms such as Limx Inc. (GoGuardian and Pear Deck) and BookNook, Inc., with contract values not to exceed $169,941 and $276,360 respectively. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the South County California Student Opportunity and Access Program for college and career readiness services for $169,941. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to a contract with VerbaCare Speech Therapy Staffing to fill a special education teacher vacancy and provide occupational therapy supervision. A significant administrative realignment was approved to restructure educational services leadership positions, aiming to improve coordination and efficiency without adding new positions, resulting in an estimated annual savings of $173,000. The board also discussed and approved salary schedule revisions for director-level positions, despite some dissent due to timing concerns amid budget challenges. Policy revisions related to independent studies and board member remuneration were presented, with some scheduled for future action. Overall, the meeting included multiple contract approvals and organizational changes intended to enhance educational services and operational efficiency within the district.