Yosemite Unified School District

The meeting commenced with a Closed Session where the Board took action on personnel changes, including the approval of the Personnel Report and the Non-Reelection of Probationary Certificated Employees (Resolution 2025/2026-06). The Open Session included the approval of the agenda, presentations from a student regarding her Peer Communication class, and reports from staff and board members covering topics such as the 100th day of school, CTA Dinner, and school site happenings. The Consent Agenda included ratification of Accounts Payable Warrants and acceptance of donations, notably one from EECU. Discussion items involved the first reading of revised Board Policies, a mid-year review of the LCAP, an update on the Coarsegold Elementary groundwater treatment project, and the initial bargaining proposals exchanged with CSEA. Action items included the approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, certification of corrective actions for audit findings, final approval of revised Board Policies, approval of the ParsecGO Data Dashboard contract, approval of Site Safety Plans, approval of the Rivergold Elementary School Accountability Report Card (SARC), ratification of a change order with American Business Machines for the security project, and approval of four funding agreements with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District.

The Yosemite Unified School District's Facility Master Plan serves as a strategic blueprint to align capital investments with its educational vision, enrollment trends, programmatic priorities, and facility conditions. It addresses critical needs such as safety, aging infrastructure, program deficiencies, and underutilized sites through prioritized projects spanning short-term (0-2 years), medium-term (3-5 years), and long-term (6+ years) horizons. The plan outlines a financial strategy and educational specifications, emphasizing safe, inspiring, and equitable learning environments, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement.

The report reviews the district's financial condition, including revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. It covers various aspects such as LCFF sources, federal and state revenue, and local revenue. The expenditures include certificated and classified salaries, employee benefits, books and supplies, services, capital outlay, and other outgo. The report also includes supplemental information on contingent liabilities, one-time revenues, interfund borrowings, contingent revenues, and long-term commitments.

The meeting included the approval of personnel changes and a conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation in a closed session. The board elected a new Board President and Board Clerk, as well as representatives to the Executive Board of the Madera County School Boards Association and the YUSD Budget Advisory Committee. They considered and approved the Board Meeting Calendar for 2026. Reports were given by the YUTA President, the Student Representative, the Superintendent, and individual Board Members. The consent agenda was approved, and the board discussed and approved revised board policies. They also approved the 2025-2026 First Interim Reporting, a contract for the Every 15 Minutes Program, and a Memorandum of Understanding between UC Merced and Yosemite Unified School District. District enrollment and discipline reports were presented.

The Board of Trustees meeting included a closed session to approve personnel changes. The open session featured a student presentation, public comments on the YHS Beautification Project and special education concerns. The Annual Williams Report for Madera County was presented, along with reports from the YUTA and administrative staff. The board discussed and approved a consent agenda, revised board policies, and a Community Schools Partnership Program update. They also approved a collective bargaining agreement with YUTA, a resolution for non-state agencies, a variable term waiver, and the 2024-25 School Plans for Student Achievement.