Board Meeting 9/10/2026

The South Bay Union School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing on educational progress, budget updates, and staffing agreements. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of an employment agreement for Assistant Superintendent Thomas Bellakqua with an annual salary of $215,500 and standard benefits, extending his term to two years. The board also received and approved the annual developer fee report, highlighting $1.2 million collected for facility improvements and a fund balance of $2.53 million, with plans to use these funds for capital upgrades in the coming year. Additionally, the district presented the unaudited actuals for fiscal year 2025-26, showing a positive variance of $53,000 and detailed budget monitoring efforts amid declining student enrollment. No new purchasing decisions or contract awards were reported, but the meeting emphasized ongoing financial stewardship and future capital improvement planning.