LASD Board Meeting - 9/14/26

The Los Altos School District Board meeting on September 14, 2026, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. The board unanimously approved the 2025-26 unaudited actuals report, which detailed the district's financial health, including revenue increases from property taxes and state funds, expenditure management, and reserve requirements. The report highlighted cost-saving measures such as using in-house staff over contractors and noted future financial concerns like rising insurance and healthcare premiums. Additionally, the board approved a significant contract with Signant Testing Laboratories for construction material inspections related to ongoing school modernization projects, emphasizing the importance of staying within the established soft cost budget. The meeting also covered routine items such as adopting the 2026-27 appropriations limit and a resolution confirming the sufficiency of instructional materials. Board members discussed the importance of transparent budget tracking for contracts and expressed appreciation for the district's financial stewardship and professional development initiatives for teachers.