# Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD) Board held its regular meeting on September 15, 2026. The meeting included extensive public comments, notably from members of the Mission Valley Track and Field Club expressing gratitude for access to James Logan High School's track facilities, highlighting the importance of these facilities for youth athletic development. Several speakers also addressed concerns about the Dan Oden Pool renovation project, noting delays in construction and the impact on water polo and swim teams, including the district incurring approximately $20,000 in off-site pool rental fees. The board received a detailed presentation on the renaming process for Cesar Chavez Middle School, emphasizing community involvement and historical research. Fiscal matters were addressed with the presentation and approval of the unaudited actual financial reports for fiscal year 2025-2026, showing a positive variance and stable reserves. The board approved multiple procurement-related items, including an amendment for the Itliongwei Kusmetal School Fields and Drop-off project, a lease agreement with Tri City Band Corp., and memoranda of understanding with various educational partners. Additionally, resolutions recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month and Filipino American History Month were adopted. The board also discussed policy revisions and ongoing capital improvement projects, including upcoming construction at Itliongwei Kusmetal School. Overall, the meeting focused on community engagement, facility usage and improvements, fiscal oversight, and policy updates with several motions passed related to contracts and budget allocations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 15, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4iL_yaH1Ao) - NHUSD Board