# BUSD Board Meeting 10/1/2026


**Body:** Benicia Unified School District
**Date:** September 30, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


At the October 1, 2026 Benicia Unified School District Board meeting, the board heard an extensive presentation and public comment on Benicia High School’s new Rule of 85 attendance policy. The school reported 20% fewer tardies than during the same 28-day period last year, 21 approved appeals, and 69 students currently listed as ineligible for extracurricular activities; speakers raised concerns about medical absences, mental health, disability accommodations, and the need for additional attendance support. The board discussed ongoing monitoring and possible adjustments, but took no action on the attendance rule.

Signature Development Group presented preliminary plans to redevelop the idled Valero refinery site, including up to 3,250 homes, 600,000 square feet of retail, about 2.5 million square feet of industrial uses, and 150 acres of parks and open space. The developer said infrastructure would be privately financed, the project would be phased over roughly 10–15 years, and formal city entitlement and environmental review processes are forthcoming; no development or procurement approval was requested. The board emphasized school-capacity planning and district participation in discussions. On district spending, the board approved the AB 1200 fiscal disclosure for CSEA negotiations, including a 3.5% ongoing salary-schedule increase and increased employer medical contributions, and approved the related salary schedule. It also approved Darryl Doy’s appointment to the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. A motion to approve a bilingual translation-services pilot providing a $100 monthly stipend per school site or district department was made and seconded, but the vote outcome is not captured in the transcript. No contract award or purchasing decision was identified.

**Source:** Benicia Unified School District