Turlock Unified School District

The Board of Trustees convened for a special meeting, during which the agenda was approved. The Board entered a closed session to conduct a public employee evaluation for the Superintendent. Following the closed session, it was reported that no action was taken, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

The Board of Trustees conducted a meeting where they addressed various administrative and educational items. Key discussion topics included the receipt of presentations on dual language immersion curriculum and special education program design updates, as well as the approval of School Accountability Report Cards. Public hearings were held regarding re-opener negotiations with the California School Employees Association, and the Board adopted an initial proposal for these negotiations. Additionally, the Board designated a week for School Counseling recognition and discussed committee lists for the upcoming year.

The board meeting covered a wide range of topics, including the Bond Oversight Committee's report on Measures N and O, student recognition for academic and extracurricular achievements, and updates on district theater and math programs. The board received informative presentations on the Schools to Watch designation for Dutcher Middle School and the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices. Key actions included the approval of a successor agreement with the Turlock Federation of Classified Employees, the adoption of multiple personnel-related resolutions, and the approval of the Civic Center Act policy regarding facility use. Additionally, the board approved the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten programs and awarded a contract for the Walnut Elementary Education Center modular expansion project.

The meeting focused on the Certificated Personnel Report, which included authorizations for employment of substitutes and approval of additional services for the 2025-2026 school year. These additional services covered a variety of tasks such as PBIS training, LETRS unit training, lesson plan preparation, meetings during prep periods, coaching assignments, and specialized instructional support activities across various school sites.

The board discussed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the acceptance of community donations, a staff presentation on eCademy Charter, and reports from the Superintendent and student representatives on district activities and athletics. Consent items were approved, covering policy updates, personnel reports, educational agreements, and equipment surplus. The board also reviewed CAASPP results, discussed elementary standards-based report cards, approved revisions to AR5121, appointed an ELOP site supervisor, authorized change orders for the THS modernization project, and adopted the Board Governance Handbook for 2025-2026.