Coast Unified School District

The board convened for a special meeting and study session. Topics addressed during the closed session included public employee employment, appointment, discipline, dismissal, or release; conference with labor negotiators regarding bargaining units; and conference with real property negotiators concerning district property use agreements. The information and discussion portion of the meeting featured a board study session dedicated to budget analysis, specifically focusing on the Second Interim report, addressing follow-up questions, and ensuring board members' understanding of the financial information presented.

The board meeting involved multiple administrative and policy actions, including the approval of various salary schedules for classified, certificated, and unrepresented staff for the upcoming school year. The board approved tentative agreements with bargaining units CSEA and CCTA and authorized various memoranda of understanding regarding psychologist services, translation services, special education interns, and wellness coaches. Additionally, the board recognized district retirees, honored an award recipient, reviewed the student English proficiency presentation, and approved a resolution regarding the reduction of positions or services. Financial actions included year-end transfer authorizations and the approval of routine reports such as warrants and payroll.

The Board meeting included a presentation from the Cambria Grammar School PTA regarding their recent activities, fundraising, and support programs. Public hearings were held for the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan and the 2026-27 Preliminary Budget. The Board approved several items, including modernization funding applications, various board policies and bylaws, election-related resolutions, loan authorizations, and a new confidential management salary schedule. Additionally, the Board approved a contract for school facility planning services, new job descriptions, and a curriculum pilot. Updates were provided regarding donations, correspondence, and reports from the Board and Superintendent, along with the assignment of new tasks for the Superintendent regarding student achievement presentations and fair participation updates.

The Board addressed matters in closed session regarding public employee appointments, labor negotiations with bargaining units, and district property use agreements. During the open session, the Board approved an updated job description for the Chief Business Official, a personnel assignment order including retired annuitants designation, and several field trip requests.

The meeting included reports on old business such as ergonomic evaluations and facility improvements. New business items addressed statistical breakdowns, the upcoming annual safety conference, indoor air quality sampling, and safety equipment for campus infrastructure. The committee reviewed and approved a funding request for desk equipment and recognized participants in the safety incentive program. Reports were provided regarding injury data, accident statistics, and recent emergency drills conducted across district schools. The committee also discussed hazard identification and future training needs.