# SMFCSD Regular Board Meeting - September 24, 2026

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, focusing on various educational and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2025-2026 unaudited actuals, highlighting a $7 million variance primarily earmarked for payroll reserves, and updates on fixed asset reporting and audit findings related to the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). The board also received presentations on the district's AI working group, which proposed guiding principles and next steps for responsible AI use in schools, emphasizing safety, independent thinking, and privacy. Additionally, the Technology Use Task Force provided an update on community engagement and ongoing efforts to balance technology integration with concerns about screen time and access to non-educational content, including pilot programs to manage website access. Public comments and board discussions addressed concerns about AI's impact on student learning, technology use policies, and the need for clear district guidance and communication. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included policy and budgetary considerations that could influence future procurement and technology adoption strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [SMFCSD Regular Board Meeting - September 24, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI_9DZxlYIo) - SMFCSD Board of Trustees