Gustine Unified School District

The Board addressed several key topics including the adoption of the 2026-2027 LCAP and budget. A public hearing was held for the Education Protection Account, followed by the approval of several resolutions, including authorization for signatures, closing of the building fund, and updates to board policies. The Board also approved the Single Plan for Student Achievement across multiple schools, high school course outlines, summer campus cleaning projects, furniture procurement for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, and various facilities and equipment leases. Furthermore, the Board approved job descriptions and salary schedules and discussed student discipline cases and administrative evaluations during a closed session.

The board received various student representative reports, board member updates, and a superintendent's report highlighting recent school events and initiatives. A presentation was provided regarding the second-grade reading initiative. Public communication focused on concerns regarding the district's transition to a full inclusion model for special education. Action items included the ratification of warrants, approval of a developer fee justification study, authorization of surplus library book disposals, approval of a multi-year educational participation contract, adoption of summer curriculum, ratification of school safety plans, and approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators. Additionally, the board approved policy updates and a tentative agreement with the CSEA.

The meeting primarily consisted of an adjournment into and a reconvention from a closed session, with no items reported upon returning to open session. Additionally, the board conducted advanced planning for future regular board meetings scheduled for March and April.

The board conducted several key actions, including the swearing-in of a new student member and the approval of various booster club activities for the upcoming school year. Administrative actions included the ratification of warrants, an update to the district's vision statement, and the approval of multiple contracts and professional development services. The board also reviewed and approved provisional internship permits for several teaching positions and authorized infrastructure projects, including the removal of underground tanks at the science building and the installation of a new intercom system. Additionally, the board approved a technology purchase, a comparative organizational structure and staffing review, and a total compensation study.

The meeting included reports from students and district staff, and addressed a variety of personnel actions including resignations and new hires. The Board reviewed and acted upon several yearly contract renewals for services such as domain hosting, software licensing, and speech therapy. Business service items involved an actuarial valuation, and donations to the middle school were acknowledged. The Board conducted a public hearing and approved a resolution regarding school facilities fees. Additional action items covered approval of football camp attendance, technology purchases for students and teachers, FFA overnight trips, designation of league representatives, an extended learning program agreement, and salary increases for management and administrative personnel. A first reading of an update to health and welfare benefits policy was also conducted.