BUSD Board Meeting 9/17/2026

The Benicia Unified School District Board held a meeting on September 17, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. The board approved a contract with LT360 for professional development focused on improving student achievement through leadership capacity building and data-driven instruction, funded by one-time monies totaling approximately $69,000. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a significant $800,000 special education teacher residency grant in partnership with Notre Dame de Namur University, aimed at addressing special education teacher vacancies through a four-year cohort model. The district also accepted un-audited actuals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, reporting positive fund balances and prudent budget management. Other procurement actions included approval of a memorandum of understanding with Notre Dame de Namur University and resolutions declaring obsolete property at various schools. The meeting highlighted ongoing capital improvements funded by Measure C, including softball and baseball field renovations at Benicia High School. Overall, the meeting focused on strategic investments in professional development, teacher pipeline programs, and facility upgrades to support educational outcomes.