# 10/06/2026   Newark Unified Board Meeting

Newark Unified School District Board meeting, October 6, 2026: The board and staff discussed the district’s facilities and bond program. Staff described approximately $700 million in facility needs and an existing $205 million bond measure that cannot address them all. The superintendent presented proposed school consolidations and rebuilding plans, including temporary relocations and potential permanent campus projects; no vote or final decision was taken on the proposals. Staff said proceeding promptly would allow time for design, architectural selection, approvals, and construction planning. The board had previously directed staff to explore leasing or selling the former Snow School site, with a preference for a lease that could generate revenue. Public speakers disagreed about whether bond funds should prioritize elementary-school consolidation or improvements to the middle and high schools; one speaker cited a proposed $140 million for two phases of elementary construction, while another advocated a $70–80 million high-school modernization. These were public comments, not approved allocations. No construction contract awards or vendor selections were made.

The board approved the successor collective bargaining agreement with CSEA for 2025–2028 (agenda item 8.2); the transcript does not provide compensation terms or a dollar amount. It also approved personnel-consent items and other agenda items by consent. Item 10.2 was withdrawn for further review after a speaker questioned whether the proposed public-comment rules matched board policy. The superintendent also reported that staff were advancing the potential land lease and working on the 2027–28 school calendar. No new procurement policy or procurement vehicle was adopted.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [10/06/2026   Newark Unified Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyquV7hecsc) - Newark USD