10.06.2026 Regular Governing Board Meeting

The October 6, 2026 regular governing board meeting of SCV35 Communications (Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35) included recognition of district art teachers, school updates, proposed revisions to the 2026–27 and 2027–28 calendars, and review of the fiscal year 2026 annual financial report. The calendar proposal would eliminate early-release days during a three-week period around state testing; a motion to approve was made, but the transcript does not capture its outcome. The board approved the annual financial report. It reported $29.9 million in combined general and unrestricted capital fund revenue and $29 million in general fund expenditures, up 5% from the prior year. The report also noted $588,822 in construction expenditures for Calabasas weatherization, funded by the School Facilities Board, and a restricted $1.5 million food-service fund balance. Cafeteria furniture upgrades at several schools were also mentioned; no new contract award, vendor selection, or procurement approval was identified.

The board discussed concerns about Prop 320 and how proposed state-defined categories for direct instruction could affect district spending classifications. It also convened in executive session concerning school safety plans or programs, then returned to public session. A motion related to the school emergency response protocol plan passed, though the transcript omits the motion’s wording. The consent agenda was moved and seconded, but its vote is not captured in the transcript.