Caruthers Unified School District

The board meeting included administrative reports from various school principals regarding school events, assessments, and sports. Business actions included the ratification of the 2026/2027 Food Service Agreement for Alvina Elementary Charter School, the approval of an update to the emergency declaration for the Caruthers Elementary 800 Wing project, the second reading and approval of board policy updates, and the approval of financial reports. Additionally, the board approved consent agenda items consisting of warrants, purchase orders, inter-district transfer requests, and an overnight field trip for Caruthers High football. A closed session was held to discuss public employee appointments, discipline, evaluations, and labor negotiations, with no action taken.

The meeting agenda included administrative reports and opportunities for student, public, and staff communications. Key business items involved a public hearing on the 2026/2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), budget revisions, and the review and approval of the election order and various employment agreements, including certificated salary schedules and a collective bargaining agreement with the Caruthers Unified Teachers Association. Additionally, the Board reviewed contracts for the Doctor's Academy Program and occupational therapy services, updates to emergency declarations for school projects, and financial reports. The Consent Agenda covered warrants, purchase orders, and inter-district transfer requests. A closed session was scheduled to address public employee appointments, discipline, performance evaluations, and labor negotiations.

The Board reviewed and ratified a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the effects of layoffs for the California School Employees Association Chapter #792. Additionally, the Board approved resolutions concerning the reduction of classified services and the reduction and discontinuance of particular kinds of certificated services for the upcoming school year. The session also included a closed session regarding personnel matters and the approval of an overnight field trip request for the Caruthers High FFA State Convention.

The board discussed and approved several administrative items, including the 2025/2026 Second Interim budget, the 2024/2025 Audit Corrective Action Packet, and initial bargaining proposals with the Caruthers Unified Teachers Association and California School Employees Association. The board reviewed updates to the Work Place Violence Prevention Plan and various Board Policy updates. Additionally, actions were taken regarding change orders for the Caruthers Elementary Multi-Purpose Room and Education and Community Activity Center, along with an update to the emergency declaration for the Caruthers Elementary 800 Wing Project. The meeting also included voting for California School Board Association Delegate Assembly candidates, approval of a resolution regarding the Closing the Achievement Gap Campaign, approval of financial reports, and the contract for the District Superintendent.

The Board reviewed and approved the 2024/2025 financial audit, GASB Statement Number 75 regarding actuarial valuation, and School Accountability Report Cards for multiple campuses. Additionally, the Board approved various board policy updates, an emergency declaration regarding the Caruthers Elementary 800 Wing Project, AT&T contract extensions, and standard consent agenda items, including warrants, purchase orders, and inter-district transfer requests. The Superintendent provided an update on district infrastructure, budget planning, and enrollment trends, and the board entered a closed session for personnel and labor negotiation matters.