September 8, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District held its regular school board meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the acceptance of significant donations to the district, such as $17,000 from the Rancho Cotati High School boosters and technology equipment valued at over $20,000 for Tech High School. The board also approved the 2025-26 unaudited actual financial report, noting a deficit spending of $3.3 million but achieving the required 3% reserve. Additionally, the board discussed updates to board policies, including a first reading on library media center policies, with public input on potential censorship concerns. Presentations highlighted the district's early childhood special education services and the use of Proposition 28 funds to enhance visual and performing arts programs, including new hires and equipment purchases. The board approved resolutions recognizing school administrators and adopting the district's Gann limit for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Future agenda items included addressing student concerns about trash cans and vaping education at school events.