Center Joint Unified School District

The meeting included announcements for closed session discussions concerning labor negotiations and existing litigation matters. Key business items involved the 2026 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election, second and first/final readings of numerous Board Policies, Regulations, and Exhibits. Policy changes focused heavily on updating responses to immigration enforcement, comprehensive safety plans, and access to district records, reflecting new state legislation. Other topics included a discussion on the naming process for the new Sierra Vista Elementary School, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Annual 2025-2026 Mid Year Report, certification of corrective actions for 2024-2025 audit findings, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property easements at the Watt Avenue site. The consent agenda covered approvals for personnel transactions, various service contracts, resolution adoptions related to staff assignment and reduction of services, approval of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Agreements, adoption of the Positive Prevention Plus Curriculum, and various facilities and fiscal service approvals including January 2026 payroll and warrants.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included announcements regarding items to be discussed in closed session, such as labor negotiations, existing litigation, and student expulsions/readmissions. The open session agenda covered organization reports from CUTA and CSEA. Presentations included the Williams Complaint Report, Quarter 2, and the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee 2024-2025 Annual Report and Audit. The consent agenda involved approvals for various personnel transactions, the district's initial proposal for the 2025-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with CUTA, several job description approvals, ratification of numerous 2025-2026 Individual Service Agreements for special education services, approval of data privacy agreements, and approval of various contracts and amendments related to facilities projects, including roofing, modernization, and CEQA compliance services. Financial items included the approval of the 2025-2026 Consolidated Application, payroll orders, and commercial warrant registers. Business items featured a review of the 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements and the first reading of updates to several Board Policies and Administrative Regulations covering topics like district-sponsored social media, Superintendent recruitment, design-build contracts, debt issuance, parent involvement, and courses of study, notably addressing curriculum updates mandated by new legislation and court decisions regarding instruction content and parental rights.

The meeting included several key presentations and actions. Organization reports covered teacher stress and lack of administrative support. Presentations included an update on the Homeless Education Program, a leadership impact report from Wilson C. Riles Middle School, and a review of the 2024-2025 CAASPP results highlighting ELA and Math growth areas. The Facilities Report noted progress on modernization, land purchase, and architect bidding for a new site. Business items included the approval of the budget for the Annual Organizational Meeting, discussion of issuing 2008 General Obligation Bonds, approval of District Office staff reorganization, first reading approval for several revised policies and regulations, and approval of a resolution authorizing the designation of specific materials in construction project specifications. The Board also recognized employees, addressed public comments regarding student support services, and discussed future agenda items concerning coaching requirements and Board stipend structure alignment with AB 1390.

The meeting included recognitions of the McClellan High School's Certificated Employee of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. The board discussed the adoption of minutes from the November 19, 2025, regular meeting, personnel transactions, the district's initial proposal for the 2025-2026 CSEA Bargaining Agreement, and several contracts and agreements related to student services, special education, and curriculum. Additionally, the board addressed a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds, a management consulting agreement, the 2025-2026 First Interim Report, and a new agreement with Capital Program Management, Inc. Policies and regulations were reviewed, and the annual organizational meeting of the board was scheduled, along with a discussion on school board member stipends.

The meeting included recognition of the Wilson C. Riles Middle School Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year. There were organization reports from CUTA regarding health care increases and salary negotiations. A bond program update was presented, and the Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Reporting indicated no complaints. The board also discussed and approved various consent agenda items, including personnel transactions, MOUs, agreements for school programs, field trips, school plans, surplus equipment, and the purchase of a new van. Additionally, the board approved a first reading of several policies, regulations, and exhibits, as well as the Annual and Five-Year Developer Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Student Board Representative reported on upcoming events, and board members shared their reports, including school tours and event attendance. Advance planning included future meeting dates and suggested agenda items related to bond resolutions.