9/15/2026 - NMUSD Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District held its regular Board of Education meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools funding annual report, which detailed expenditures supporting approximately 15 full-time equivalent positions dedicated to arts and music programs. The board also reviewed and approved the 2025-26 unaudited actuals report, highlighting stable expenditures and revenue growth, with significant investments in staffing and capital projects funded through transfers to Fund 40. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions related to conflict of interest codes, the district's GANN limit, and the selection of Farmers and Merchants Bank as the district's depository. The meeting featured presentations on summer school programs, including paid internships for students, and discussions on deferred maintenance and facilities funding, emphasizing the district's ongoing capital improvement efforts. Public input focused heavily on the district's e-bike ban policy, with community members urging reconsideration and better safety education. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically mentioned, but budget allocations and financial reports indicate ongoing fiscal management and capital project funding.