SEP-08-2026 6:00 PM ◇ Regular Meeting ◇ Open Session ◇ TVUSD Governing Board

The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a regular open session meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract negotiation with Johnson Controls Incorporated for the replacement and upgrade of heating and cooling systems and a new battery storage system at Chaparral High School. The board also approved a resolution supporting safer landscape management practices, including a 60-day pause on herbicide and pesticide use to protect student health. The board reviewed and approved the unaudited actual financial report for fiscal year 2025-26, noting a structural deficit but healthy reserves. Additionally, the board approved the continuation of the Care Solace contract, a referral service for student mental health support, despite some concerns about parental consent and billing practices. Legal expenditures were discussed, with a request for greater transparency on specific legal costs related to ongoing litigation. The board also debated the Sunshine Subcommittee's membership and transparency, ultimately voting to maintain the subcommittee. Traffic safety around several schools was a significant community concern raised during public comments, with district leadership outlining ongoing efforts and collaboration with local agencies to address these issues. The meeting concluded with updates on negotiations and student engagement initiatives.