Regular Board Meeting 6/23/26

The Regular Board Meeting of the HSD Social Media governing body held on June 23, 2026, focused primarily on educational program updates, student achievements, and district operational matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Hollister School District and Hollister Prep School concerning charter school operations, fiscal and operational reporting, oversight fees, and special education points. The board also approved updated board policies and administrative regulations, including a district-sponsored social media policy required by law. Additionally, the board discussed directing administration to develop a contractor pay scale to standardize compensation based on experience and education, reflecting a desire to tighten contracting procedures, particularly for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). There was mention of a feasibility study for adding more portables at Sarah Vista to accommodate growing student populations due to new housing developments, indicating future capital improvement considerations. No specific dollar amounts or contract numbers were disclosed during the meeting. The board approved the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2026-2027 and discussed ongoing efforts to improve multilingual learner programs and early childhood education funding challenges, though no direct procurement actions were taken in these areas during the meeting.