Regular Board Meeting 9/22/26

The Regular Board Meeting of the HSD Social Media Board of Trustees held on September 22, 2026, included extensive discussions on facilities maintenance, capital improvement projects, and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related topics included the completion of a playground turf project at Sarah Vista, installation of gates and fire alarm system assessments across district campuses, and plans for future facility upgrades such as gymnasiums at certain schools. The board reviewed a detailed facilities funds report showing $5.5 million spent in the prior year on various infrastructure categories including plumbing, HVAC, paving, fencing, and playgrounds. They also discussed the use of the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contracting vehicle to procure pre-engineered portable classrooms, emphasizing best value and long-term durability. Additionally, the board approved several employment contracts and bonuses for district executives. There was a motion to approve the 2025-26 unaudited actual financial report and a resolution related to state spending limits. Future agenda items were proposed to explore cost comparisons between contracted and in-house special education staff, feasibility studies for gymnasium funding, fire alarm system upgrades, and transparency reports on catering expenses by department. The meeting also addressed policy updates related to campus security and visitor regulations in light of a new closed campus policy.