Palo Alto Unified School District public meetings in 2025

Annual Organizational and Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board holds its annual organizational meeting, including electing a President and Vice President for 2026, naming a representative for the County Committee on School District Organization, and approving the meeting calendar for the 2026-27 school year. A closed session will discuss items including a real property negotiation with the City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center (4000 Middlefield Rd), labor negotiations, and a stipulated expulsion agreement.

• Election of Board President and Vice President for 2026
• Naming a Board representative to vote in the County Committee on School District Organization election
• Approval of proposed Board of Education meeting schedule for 2026-27
• Closed session discussion of property negotiation with City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center
• Closed session items include labor negotiations with PAEA, CSEA, and PAMA, and consideration of a stipulated expulsion agreement

The Board elected Shounak Dharap as President and Rowena Chiu as Vice President for 2026. The Board approved the 2026-27 meeting calendar, waived the two-meeting rule, and passed the 2025-26 First Interim Budget Report and the 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

• Elected Shounak Dharap President (4-1)
• Elected Rowena Chiu Vice President (4-1)
• Named Dharap as County Committee Representative (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Board meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (5-0)
• Approved 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (5-0)
• Certified financial obligations through 2027-28 (5-0)
• Waived two-meeting rule for budget (5-0)

December 12, 2025 - Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss financial reports and budget adjustments. The body is reviewing the 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals and an update to the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.

• Discussion of 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals
• Discussion of update to 2025-26 Adopted Budget

The Fiscal Advisory Committee met via Zoom to review the General Fund. The committee reviewed the 2025-26 First Interim Financial Report. No other substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Reviewed 2025-26 First Interim Financial Report

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District City/School Liaison Committee will meet on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave, and via Zoom. No agenda items are listed in the provided document; only the meeting notice and attachment files are included.

Board Sustainability Committee

The Board Sustainability Committee will meet in person at the MOT Department to discuss a goal domain framework, review committee reports, and set future progress indicators.

• Discussion of Goal Domain Framework
• Review of Sustainability Committee Report
• Operational Working Group update
• Setting of future progress indicators and benchmarks

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee is reviewing items for the December 16 Board of Education meeting. These include bond refunding, budget reallocations, and specific school facility contracts.

• Resolution for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Agreement with Allana Buick Bers for roof replacement at Nixon Elementary School
• Measure A and Measure Z Bond Program budget reallocation
• Payment to City of Palo Alto Utilities for electrical connection at Duveneck Elementary School
• Strong Schools Bond change orders

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes, review draft annual reports, and receive updates on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects. The meeting includes a site visit of Hoover Elementary School and a presentation by an auditor.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft 2024-25 COC Annual Report
• Auditor presentation on 2023-24 Bond Audits
• Updates on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects
• Site visit of Hoover Elementary School construction

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss and potentially recommend updates to several district policies, including a new policy on artificial intelligence. The committee will also review revisions to policies on homework, work-based learning, child abuse prevention, safety, and campus security. Minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting are up for approval.

• Review of new Board Policy 0441 on artificial intelligence (CSBA model, June 2025)
• Discussion of Board Policy 6154 on homework/makeup work, requested by the committee
• Review of Board Policy 6178 on work-based learning, updated to reflect AB 2179 (2024)
• Discussion of Board Policy 0450 on comprehensive safety plan, updated for staff conduct and training
• Review of Board Policy 3515 on campus security, updated per DHS threat assessment guide

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the October 24 minutes and agreed to move six specific policies forward to the Board. Staff will also work on adding language to the homework and makeup work policy regarding religious holidays.

• Approved October 24, 2025 minutes
• Moved BP 0441 Artificial Intelligence to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 6178 Work-Based Learning to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3515 Campus Security to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5142 Safety to the Board for approval with a recommendation to discuss crossing guards
• Assigned staff to add language to AR 6154 regarding religious holidays

Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC)

The Special Education District Advisory Committee will meet to conduct subcommittee work blocks involving data and evidence review. The committee is also scheduled to review the minutes from the October 16, 2025, meeting.

• Review and approval of October 16, 2025, meeting minutes
• Subcommittee work block regarding data and evidence review
• Stakeholder input design discussion

The SEDAC committee met to review the work of its subcommittees, including updates on data timelines, family engagement, and stakeholder input design. The meeting concluded with a review of planned next steps and a brief adjournment.

• Reviewed progress on Data, Equity, and Stakeholder Input subcommittees
• Discussed next steps for Family Engagement and Transition Communication
• Reviewed Inclusive Service Delivery Models and Staff Training plans
• Discussed Supports for Autism and Extensive Needs

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, in person at City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a file attachment.

• Meeting held in person at 250 Hamilton Ave
• Meeting held via Zoom with ID 862 8046 0108
• Agenda file attached: 20251113CitySchoolLiaisonCommitteeAgenda.pdf

Board Sustainability Committee

The Board Sustainability Committee will meet to continue goal-setting discussions and review progress indicators. The meeting will be held in person at the MOT Conference Room or via Zoom.

• Goal-Setting (Continued Discussion)
• Sustainability Committee Report
• Progress Indicators and Benchmarks
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comments

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session topics including employee evaluations, litigation, and negotiations for Cubberley Community Center. The meeting will also establish rules for public sign displays and provide reports on student and staff programs.

• Closed session topics: employee evaluations, litigation, and Cubberley Community Center negotiations
• New rules for handheld signs at meetings
• Public comment time allocation based on speaker count
• AVID program highlight presentation
• Student Board Member reports

The Board of Education approved the consent calendar, which included personnel items and various facility authorizations. The Board also passed two resolutions regarding state allocation programs and brand name designations in bids. Discussion was held regarding a potential parcel tax renewal measure.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel, warrants, and facilities projects (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-26.07 regarding State Allocation Board-Administered Programs (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-26.08 regarding brand or trade name designations in bids (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and forward recommendations to the Board of Education for its November 4 meeting, including resolutions for state school funding and designating a brand in bids, as well as authorizations for HVAC replacement projects, electrical utility connections, and landscaping contracts. The committee will also review current construction projects, master plan progress, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-[XX-XX] declaring filing of applications for State Allocation Board-administered programs for PAUSD
• Authorization to pay City of Palo Alto Utilities for electrical utility connection at Duveneck Elementary School
• Authorization to award HVAC installation contract for multi-site replacement at Juana Briones, Barron Park, and Fairmeadow Elementary Schools
• Authorization to award HVAC installation contract for multi-site replacement at Addison, Ohlone, Walter Hays, and Duveneck Elementary Schools
• Award of contract for Landscaping and Field Maintenance (RFP No. 25-04)

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to policies regarding student smartphone use and employment nondiscrimination. The committee is also reviewing policies on uniform complaints, lactation accommodations, and sexual harassment.

• Review BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices
• Review BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
• Review BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment
• Review BP 4033 Lactation Accommodation
• Review BP 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 Sexual Harassment

The Board Policy Review Committee discussed updates to seven policies, including mobile device usage and nondiscrimination, and agreed to send them to the Board for action. The committee also reviewed the meeting schedule and agenda items.

• Approved minutes for September 26, 2025
• Agreed to send BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices to Board for action
• Agreed to send BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures to Board for approval
• Agreed to send BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment to Board for approval
• Agreed to send BP 4033 Lactation Accommodation to Board for approval
• Agreed to send BP 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 Sexual Harassment to Board for approval
• Agreed to send BP 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment to Board for approval
• Agreed to send BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment to Board for approval

Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC)

The Special Education District Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 9, 2025, review subcommittee members, and discuss the Schoology group and subcommittee work. The meeting is mostly procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from Sept 9, 2025 SEDAC meeting
• Review of subcommittee members
• Discussion of Schoology group
• Subcommittee work block for refining aims and research
• Public comment opportunities (1 min per speaker)

The committee reviewed the structure of its subcommittees, including defined focus areas and next steps. Discussion included IEP compliance, family engagement through quarterly events, staff training needs, and supports for students with autism.

• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will hold public comment periods, then move to a closed session to consider employee performance evaluations, employment actions, legal counsel conferences, liability claims, and student discipline matters. After reconvening, the Board will report on the closed‑session actions, approve the agenda order, and receive informational reports from the superintendent, student board members, and various employee associations.

• Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov Code §54957)
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case 5:24-CV-00909, Gov Code §54956.9(d)(1))
• Liability Claims (Gov Code §54956.95)
• Student Discipline or Other Confidential Student Matters (Edu Code §35146)
• Approval of Agenda Order

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education approved the consent calendar, which covers routine personnel actions, vendor agreements, and facility maintenance contracts. The board also voted to increase Bana Builders Inc.’s contract by $395,353 to fund an administration and library remodel at J. L. Stanford Middle School. Members discussed state-mandated cell phone policy recommendations but did not take final action.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar covering personnel, vendor agreements, and facility contracts (5-0)
• Increased Bana Builders Inc. contract by $395,353 for J. L. Stanford Middle School remodel (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:45 p.m. (5-0)

Board Sustainability Committee

The Board Sustainability Committee will meet to continue discussions on goal-setting. The committee will also receive a report and review the district's sustainability position.

• Continued discussion on goal-setting
• Sustainability Committee Report
• Review of Sustainability Position
• Discussion of progress indicators and benchmarks for future agendas

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will review and recommend several construction and maintenance contracts for Board of Education action on October 14. Items include contract adjustments for school remodels, roof replacements at two campuses, electrical upgrades for fire alarms and HVAC systems, and paving work. The committee will also receive information updates on current construction projects, the district master plan, and field maintenance requests. These actions address ongoing facility upkeep and safety infrastructure across district schools.

• Approve contract increase with Bana Builders Inc for J.L. Stanford Middle School administration and library remodel/addition
• Approve roof replacement agreements with Allana Buick Bers at Gunn High School Bow Gym Building and Walter Hays Elementary Administration Building
• Authorize Addendum 24 to LPA Architects for Greene Middle School library and classroom building project
• Award Duveneck Electrical Upgrade Contract for multi-site HVAC replacement project
• Approve design services agreement with American Consulting Engineers Electrical, Inc. for 2026 fire alarm projects

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, discuss preparation for the 2023‑24 bond audits and the annual COC report, receive updates on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects, set the date for the next meeting, and conduct a site visit to the new Hoover Elementary School construction project.

• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair for the committee
• Preparation for the 2023‑24 bond audits
• Preparation for the 2023‑24 COC annual report
• Report on progress of Measure A and Measure Z bond projects
• Site visit to the Hoover Elementary School construction project

Board Bond Advisory Committee

The Board Bond Advisory Committee will receive staff updates on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects, including completed summer work and projected timelines. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the annual term, prepare for the 2023-24 bond audits, and discuss the 2023-24 COC annual report. Additionally, they will approve minutes from the September 8 meeting, schedule future meetings, and conduct a site visit to Hoover Elementary School.

• Election of chair and vice-chair for annual term
• Report on progress of Measure A and Measure Z bond projects
• Preparation for 2023-24 bond audits
• Site visit to Hoover Elementary School construction project
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee is discussing several policy updates to align with state law and court decisions. This includes a proposed new policy to limit student smartphone use and updates to existing nondiscrimination and harassment policies.

• BP 5131.8: Proposed new policy to limit or prohibit student smartphone use per AB 3216
• BP 1312.3: Updates to Uniform Complaint Procedures regarding discrimination and school mascots
• BP 4030: Revisions to Nondiscrimination in Employment, including driver's license requirements in job ads
• BP 4033: Updates to Lactation Accommodation policies
• BP 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11: Revisions to Sexual Harassment policies following Title IX court decisions

The Board Policy Review Committee discussed mobile communication device policies. The committee agreed to recommend a bell-to-bell ban for elementary and middle schools and at least an instructional-time ban for high schools.

• Approved August 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended bell-to-bell mobile device ban for elementary and middle schools
• Recommended at least an instructional-time mobile device ban for high schools
• Tabled remaining discussion items

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will convene for a regular meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss closed session items, including potential litigation and labor negotiations, and reconvene to report on those actions. The agenda also includes informational reports on student academic data, the Hospital School's 100-year anniversary, and adult education updates.

• Closed session topics include litigation case 5:24-CV-00909 and labor negotiations with PAEA and CSEA
• Hospital School celebrates 100 years of service to students in medical care
• Public comment periods available via Zoom and in person
• Informational report on Gunn High School academic achievement data
• Informational report on Adult Education updates

The Board of Education approved the District Technology Plan (BP 0440) following discussion. The Board also approved the consent calendar, which included several personnel and business items, while tabling specific discussions regarding a sustainability job description and salary schedules.

• Rejected AAA v. PAUSD (5-0)
• Accepted Student v. PAUSD (5-0)
• Approved agenda order with two items tabled (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar with two items tabled (5-0)
• Approved Board Policy (BP) 0440 District Technology Plan (5-0)

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District City/School Liaison Committee will meet on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at City of Palo Alto, 250 Hamilton Ave, and also via Zoom (link provided). No specific agenda items are listed in the attached agenda document.

Board Sustainability Committee

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board Sustainability Committee will hold a meeting to update its sustainability position and to frame the goal‑setting phase for future initiatives. Members will identify specific goal domains and establish criteria for strong goals. The committee will also present its latest report and consider items for future agendas.

• Update on Sustainability Position
• Framing the Goal‑setting Phase
• Identifying Goal Domains
• Criteria for Strong Goals
• Sustainability Committee Report

Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC)

The Special Education District Advisory Committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes and establish subcommittee assignments for the 2025-2026 year. The session includes breakout discussions and a regroup to plan next steps.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 SEDAC minutes
• Review of committee structure and timeline
• Subcommittee assignments and breakout discussions
• Regroup and share-out session
• Next steps and closing remarks

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee is reviewing items for the September 16 Board of Education meeting. These include various school construction projects, lease renewals, and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Palo Alto.

• HVAC electrical upgrade project at Barron Park Elementary School
• Furniture purchase for Hoover Elementary School New Campus project
• Lease agreement renewal with Imagination Lab School
• Synthetic turf installation for Gunn and Palo Alto High School softball fields via Valley Precision Grading
• MOU with City of Palo Alto for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure Project

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss and recommend updates to several existing district policies, including BP 5145.13 on response to immigration enforcement and BP 6141.2 on recognition of religious beliefs and customs. Other items include policies on school day recess, instructional materials complaints, parental notifications, student wellness, and the district technology plan. Most updates reflect new state laws or court rulings.

• Review of BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement, updated based on California Attorney General guidance
• Review of BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs, addressing opt-out for LGBTQ+ storybooks per court ruling
• Review of BP 5030 Student Wellness, with district-specific revisions from a School Wellness Committee
• Review of BP 0440 District Technology Plan, updated to remove state requirement and add AI provisions
• Review of BP 6112 School Day, aligning recess requirements with SB 291 and SB 153

The Board Policy Review Committee voted to move multiple policies forward for Board approval. The committee also recommended deleting the District Technology Plan policy and removing the Migrant Education Program from its review matrix.

• Approved April 25, 2025 minutes
• Moved BP 6112 School Day to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5145.6 Parental Notifications to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5030 Student Wellness to the Board for approval
• Recommended deletion of BP 0440 District Technology Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will receive reports from the Superintendent, student representatives, and labor organization presidents. Staff will provide information on the existing AP Capstone program and the upcoming launch of the PAUSD Advanced Diploma Program.

• Information on the PAUSD Advanced Diploma Program launch in fall 2025
• Closed session discussion on liability claims: Baudin, Chen, Kung, Student, and Zeman v. PAUSD
• Closed session discussion on existing litigation case 5:24-CV-00909
• Reports from PAEA, CSEA, and PAMA presidents
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for PAEA, CSEA, and PAMA

The Board approved Resolution No. 2025-26.01 to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds from the 2018 election. The Board also approved a consent calendar covering personnel items, salary schedules, and facility agreements. In closed session, the Board rejected two liability claims and approved a hearing decision regarding an employee.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-26.01 to authorize General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim PAUSD-LD-25-26-01 (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim PAUSD-LD-25-26-03 (5-0)
• Approved adoption of hearing decision for employee no. 0819225197 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Salary Schedules for Management and Supervisory/Confidential Personnel (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal with City of Palo Alto for extended day care services (5-0)
• Approved Addendum 3 to Cypress Engineering for Phase 2 HVAC replacement projects (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Foothill College for College and Career Access Pathways (5-0)

Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Advisory Committee will discuss the 2024-25 unaudited actuals and receive an update on the 2025-26 adopted budget. Public comments will be taken. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Review of 2024-25 unaudited actuals
• Update to 2025-26 adopted budget
• Public comments
• Discussion of future meeting date (Dec 10 or 11, 2025)

The committee met virtually to review the 24-25 Unaudited Actuals and the 25-26 Adopted Budget for the General Fund. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to review construction progress and approve change orders for the Strong Schools Bond. The meeting will also cover upcoming Board of Education items and future committee schedules.

• Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders
• Approval of Addendum 3 to Cypress Engineering for Phase 2 HVAC
• Review of Sample Master Plans
• Review of Summer Construction Projects
• Future Property Committee Meeting on September 8, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will receive a report on the Every Student Reads Initiative (ESRI) regarding reading proficiency for historically underserved students. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and student discipline.

• Report on 2024-25 ESRI results, including i-Ready Reading Diagnostic and SBAC ELA data
• Closed session discussion on case 5:24-CV-00909
• Closed session regarding stipulated expulsion agreements
• Reports from CSEA, PAEA, and PAMA presidents
• Closed session on labor negotiations with PAEA and CSEA

The Board of Education approved the 2025-26 budget, the Local Control and Accountability Plan, and several facility projects via a consent calendar. In closed session, the Board voted to dismiss one employee and accept a student expulsion agreement.

• Approved 2025-26 PAUSD Budget and related resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to dismiss employee no. HR0617252311 (5-0)
• Accepted student stipulated expulsion agreement for case no. ES.2024-25.06 (5-0)
• Approved contract for Palo Alto High School parking lot improvements (5-0)
• Approved contract for Palo Verde Elementary School field replacement (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Extron and playground equipment for Hoover Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved construction management addendum for Greene Middle School roof replacement (5-0)

Board Sustainability Committee

The Board Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss and define the concept of sustainability within the district and to consider establishing a formal sustainability position. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes, but the primary focus is on these two discussion items.

• Defining Sustainability – discussion on what sustainability means for PAUSD
• Sustainability Position – discussion on creating a dedicated role or policy

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and recommend several contract awards and purchases for the June 17 Board of Education meeting, including change orders for the Strong Schools Bond and equipment for Hoover Elementary. The committee will also discuss the district master plan with CAW Architects and review current construction projects at Hoover, Gunn, JLS, and Greene Middle School.

• Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders
• Authorization to purchase Extron equipment for Hoover Elementary
• Authorization to award contract for Palo Alto High School parking lot improvements
• Authorization to award contract for field replacement at Palo Verde Elementary
• Discussion of District Master Plan with CAW Architects

Regular Board Meeting

This regular board meeting includes closed session for superintendent evaluation, litigation, and labor negotiations, followed by open session reports on the 2025-26 school year preview and academic excellence trends. The board will also hear reports from employee associations and consider consent calendar items including meeting minutes and personnel actions.

• Closed session to evaluate Superintendent Dr. Donald B. Austin and discuss labor negotiations with PAEA, CSEA, and PAMA
• Staff report on 2025-26 preview including new principal for Barron Park Elementary and technology updates
• Report on PAUSD academic trends with AP, dual-enrollment, and college matriculation data
• Approval of consent calendar including minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting and certificated personnel items
• Public comment opportunities with updated 30-minute open forum limit

The Board approved electrical upgrade contracts for three campuses and the Superintendent's employment agreement. It also adopted the Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC) as a Board committee and approved several Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) contracts.

• Approved Superintendent's evaluation as satisfactory (4-1)
• Approved Superintendent's employment contract (4-1)
• Authorized $1,314,000 electrical upgrade contract for Addison to GLS (5-0)
• Authorized $2,708,322 electrical upgrade contract for Ohlone to GLS (5-0)
• Authorized $2,872,500 electrical upgrade contract for Walter Hays to GLS (5-0)
• Approved $8,620,500 incremental increase to project budgets for the above campuses (5-0)
• Adopted Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC) as a Board committee (5-0)
• Approved ELOP contracts for Right at School and YMCA of Silicon Valley (5-0)

CANCELED - Board Policy Review Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Board Policy Review Committee has been canceled. The agenda included reviews of various district policies regarding school days, instructional material complaints, parental notifications, immigration enforcement responses, and student wellness.

• BP 6112 School Day review
• BP 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials review
• BP 5145.6 Parental Notifications review
• BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement review
• BP 5030 Student Wellness review

May 28, 2025 - Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting on May 28, 2025, to discuss district fiscal matters. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate.

• Meeting of the Fiscal Advisory Committee
• Procedural agenda item
• Document: 20250528FACAgenda.pdf

The Fiscal Advisory Committee met virtually to review and receive recommendations regarding the General Fund for the 2025-26 Adopted Budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC)

The Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC) will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the 10-Point Strategy, a Year in Review, and a Vision Setting Activity. The committee will also outline next steps and committee business for the coming period.

• Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2025, SEDAC meeting
• Review and discussion of the 10-Point Strategy for special education
• Year in Review presentation and discussion
• Vision Setting Activity Review
• Next steps and committee business

The committee reviewed and discussed current survey questions and brainstormed additional questions. A survey will be sent to members to determine interest in serving on sub-committees and workgroups related to the 10 Point Strategy.

• Reviewed and discussed current survey questions
• Brainstormed additional survey questions via index cards

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review upcoming items for the June 3 Board of Education meeting, including contracts for HVAC upgrades and landscape improvements.

• Approval of minutes for May 5, 2025 meeting
• Authorization to award contract for new landscape improvements to Escondido Elementary School
• Authorization to award electrical upgrade contracts for Multi-Site HVAC Replacement Project
• Authorization to contract with fs3|Hodges for 2025-26 Program Management Services
• Review of construction projects at Hoover Elementary, Gunn High School, JLS Middle School, and Greene Middle School

Board Sustainability Committee

The Board Sustainability Committee will hold public comments and then review several sustainability topics. The meeting includes discussions on the committee’s purpose and scope, a definition of sustainability, and the potential creation of a Sustainability Manager role. Subcommittee matters such as the Sustainable Schools Committee and new subgroups will also be considered. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of Sustainability Manager Position
• Review of Committee Purpose and Scope
• Defining Sustainability
• Consideration of Sustainable Schools Committee
• Planning of new subgroups

CANCELED: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

This meeting of the City/School Liaison Committee has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will receive information on renewal options for the district's parcel tax. The current tax is estimated to generate $16.2 million for 2024-25. The meeting also includes reports from student representatives and employee associations.

• Discussion of parcel tax renewal options (current rate $887.18 per parcel for 2024-25)
• Closed session regarding case 5:24-CV-00909
• Closed session regarding liability claim Yarrapathruni vs PAUSD (PAUSD-LD-24-25-07)
• CSEA Employee of the Year Awards presentation
• Approval of minutes for April 22 and April 29, 2025 meetings

The Board approved multiple facility improvement contracts, including new softball fields and playground projects. It also voted to open successor agreement negotiations with the CSEA and PAEA labor organizations. Additionally, the Board approved a settlement agreement and a liability claim following a closed session.

• Approved settlement agreement with employee #HR05132025138 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted liability claim # PAUSD-LD-24-25-07 (5-0)
• Approved contracts for softball field construction and synthetic turf installation at Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools (5-0)
• Approved proposal to open negotiations with CSEA Chapter 301 for successor agreement (5-0)
• Approved proposal to open negotiations with PAEA for successor agreement (5-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Youth Community Service (5-0)
• Approved contract for new playground and landscape improvements at El Carmelo Elementary
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-25.17 regarding reduction or elimination of classified services

CANCELED: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Palo Alto Unified School District City/School Liaison Committee scheduled for May 6, 2025 has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted.

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to review upcoming Board of Education items, including authorizing contracts for synthetic turf installation, playground replacements, and HVAC projects at various schools.

• Authorization to award contracts for synthetic turf installation at Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools
• Authorization to award contracts for playground and field replacement at El Carmelo and Barron Park Elementary Schools
• Authorization to award contracts for classroom flooring and exterior building painting at Fairmeadow Elementary School
• Authorization to award contract for roof replacement at Palo Alto High School
• Authorization to award contract for construction of new softball fields at Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools

Special Board Meeting - Promise Study Session

The Board of Education will discuss the PAUSD Promise Study Session for the 2025-26 academic year. This session serves as a reflection and input process to refine the district's strategic framework and goals.

• Discussion of 2025-26 PAUSD Promise goals
• Review of community survey results with 537 responses
• Discussion of priority areas: Equity and Excellence, Innovation, Literacy, Mental Health and Wellness, and Serve and Celebrate Others

The Board of Education conducted a study session regarding the PAUSD Promise for the 2025-26 period. The meeting included a presentation by Dr. Jeong Choe and public comments from 15 individuals. No substantive decisions were made regarding the program.

• Approved the agenda order (3-0)

Board Policy Review Committee

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to several district policies, including student discipline and employee compensation, to align with new state laws.

• Review BP 5144 Discipline updates regarding student recess
• Review BP 3312 Contracts updates on public records
• Review BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation updates
• Review BP 4158 Employee Security updates
• Review BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move policies regarding discipline, contracts, bids, construction cost accounting, and employee security forward to the Board for approval. Policies on employee compensation and mobile communication devices were tabled for further discussion or committee review.

• Approved March 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved BP 5144 Discipline forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3312 Contracts forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3311 Bids forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3311.1 Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 4158 Employee Security forward to the Board for approval
• Tabled BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation for further BPRC discussion
• Referred BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices to the Agenda Setting Committee

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session topics including labor negotiations and litigation, followed by open session reports. The main substantive item is an informational presentation on a new Special Education Teacher Residency Program funded by two state grants totaling about $1.8 million, in partnership with San Jose State University, to train up to 40 classified staff as special education teachers over four years.

• Special Education Teacher Residency Program overview: $1.8 million in state grants, $53,000 stipend per resident, up to 10 residents per year for four years
• Closed session discussions: labor negotiations with PAEA, CSEA, PAMA; existing litigation (case 5:24-CV-00909); two liability claims (Student vs PAUSD, Fox vs PAUSD)
• Reports from student board members, CSEA, PAEA, PAMA, and the superintendent
• Public comment opportunities on closed session items and general agenda items

The Board approved the 2025-26 budget assumptions with a specific capacity of three classrooms for TK. It also authorized a resolution requesting the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to establish the tax rate for Measure Z bonds. Additionally, the Board approved a wide range of facility contracts and personnel items via the consent calendar.

• Approved 2025-26 Budget Assumptions with three TK classrooms capacity (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-25.15 for Measure Z bond tax rate (5-0)
• Approved resignation agreement with employee #HR042225113 (5-0)
• Rejected liability claims #PAUSD-LD-24-25-05 and #PAUSD-LD-24-25-06 (5-0)
• Approved Sodexo Food Service Management Contract extension for 2025-26 (5-0)
• Approved roofing replacement contract for Palo Alto High School Library (5-0)
• Approved purchase of playground equipment for Ohlone Elementary School (5-0)
• Rejected all bids and ordered re-bid for Gunn High School Building E renovation (5-0)

Special Education Committee

The Palo Alto Unified School District Special Education Committee will convene to launch the Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC), focusing on member introductions, committee structure, and vision setting.

• Launch of Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC)
• Review of committee operating norms and structure
• Vision setting activity for the committee
• Discussion of next steps and committee business

The committee reviewed its purpose, discussed operating norms, and conducted a vision-setting activity to brainstorm goals for the year. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Discussed committee meeting norms and communication expectations
• Distributed survey to determine future meeting dates and times
• Conducted brainstorming activity to identify committee focus areas for the year

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will discuss and recommend items for the April 22 Board of Education meeting, including an amendment to the facilities lease for the Greene Middle School Transformation Project and authorizations for numerous construction and equipment contracts. The committee will also review current construction projects at Hoover, Gunn, Escondido, and JLS, and discuss future review items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

• Amendment 1 for Facilities Lease for Greene Middle School Transformation Project
• Authorization to Purchase Theater Lighting and Award AV Upgrade Contract for Spangenberg Theater at Gunn High School
• Authorization to Award Contract for Renovation of Building E at Gunn High School
• Authorization to Award Contracts for Multi-Site HVAC Replacement Projects and Electrical Upgrades
• Authorization to Award Contracts to Paint Exterior Buildings at Ohlone and Briones Elementary Schools

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Palo Alto Unified School District's City/School Liaison Committee is procedural only. The single agenda item is review of the agenda and accompanying packet materials. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of amended agenda and packet for April 1, 2025 meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee recommended that the City Council and Board of Education endorse updated transportation safety bylaws and a consensus statement. The committee also referred a youth mental health proposal from The Jed Foundation to the City Council for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from September 19, 2024, and February 25, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended endorsement of updated Safe Routes to School Consensus Statement and City/School Transportation Safety Committee Bylaws (4-0)
• Referred Jed Foundation youth mental health proposal to City Council for discussion and potential direction (4-0)

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to several district policies, including student discipline, child care, and access to records. The committee is also set to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review BP 5144 Discipline (recess restrictions)
• Review BP 5148 Child Care and Development (new policy)
• Review BP 1340 Access to District Records
• Review BP 3580 District Records (cybersecurity)
• Approve minutes from February 28, 2025

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move six policies forward to the Board for approval, including new policies on child care and instructional intervention. One policy regarding student discipline was tabled for further staff research on corporal punishment language.

• Approved January 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved BP 6200 Adult Education forward to the Board
• Moved BP 1340 Access to District Records forward to the Board
• Moved BP 3580 District Records forward to the Board
• Moved BP 5116.2 Involuntary Student Transfers forward to the Board
• Tabled BP 5144 Discipline for further discussion and staff research
• Moved BP 5148 Child Care and Development forward to the Board
• Moved BP 6120 Response to Instruction and Intervention forward to the Board

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will receive an update on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects, including status and timelines. They will also approve January 2025 minutes, set the next meeting date, and tour Escondido Elementary School's new administration and multipurpose building.

• Report on progress of Measure A and Measure Z bond projects
• Site visit to Escondido Elementary School's new administration and multipurpose building
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting

Special Board Meeting - Budget

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will hold a special budget meeting on March 25, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion workshop to review the 2025‑26 budget assumptions and planning options. The Board will also address several closed‑session items such as employee evaluations, legal counsel conferences, liability claims, and labor negotiations, and will report the outcomes in open session. The meeting will conclude with approval of the agenda order and public comment opportunities.

• Budget Workshop Session – discussion of 2025‑26 budget assumptions and planning options
• Closed‑session items: public employee performance evaluation, employee employment, legal counsel conferences (existing and anticipated litigation), liability claims, labor negotiations
• Approval of agenda order (action item)
• Report of closed‑session action in open session
• Public comment opportunities on closed‑session items

The Board of Education voted to accept five separate student-stipulated expulsion agreements. The Board also held a workshop session to discuss 2025-26 budget assumptions and planning options.

• Accepted student-stipulated expulsion agreement case #ES.2024-25.01 (5-0)
• Accepted student-stipulated expulsion agreement case #ES.2024-25.02 (5-0)
• Accepted student-stipulated expulsion agreement case #ES.2024-25.03 (5-0)
• Accepted student-stipulated expulsion agreement case #ES.2024-25.04 (5-0)
• Accepted student-stipulated expulsion agreement case #ES.2024-25.05 (5-0)
• Approved the agenda order (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting in person and online. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and labor negotiations, followed by a report on any actions taken. The board will also receive an update on the PAUSD Promise strategic plan.

• Closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations
• Report on closed session actions
• Update on the PAUSD Promise strategic plan
• Reports from student board members and union presidents
• Public comment opportunities available via Zoom and in person

The Board certified that the district can meet its financial obligations through the end of the fiscal year and the next two years. It also approved a contract increase for building demolition at Greene Middle School and rejected two liability claims.

• Certified 2024-25 Second Interim Budget Report (5-0)
• Approved $750,266 contract for CVE Construction Group for Greene Middle School demolition (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim #PAUSD-LD-24-25-04 (4-0)
• Rejected liability claim #PAUSD-LD-24-25-03 (4-0)
• Approved release and reassignment of certificated employees #31125312 and #311251019 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including February warrants and purchase orders (5-0)
• Voted for CSBA Delegate Assembly candidates Halliday, Sanchez, Sirkay, and Le (5-0)
• Approved agenda order (4-1)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and recommend items for the March 11 Board of Education meeting, including a contract award for the J.L. Stanford Middle School fire alarm project and a resolution to increase the demolition contract at Greene Middle School. They will also discuss current construction projects at Hoover, Gunn, and JLS campuses and future meeting dates. Public comments will be accepted.

• Authorization to Award a Contract for J.L. Stanford Middle School Fire Alarm Project
• Approve Resolution to Increase the Contract of CVE Construction Group for the Demolition of Buildings E and H at Greene Middle School
• Authorization to Issue Addendums 21 and 22 to LPA Architects and Addendum 21 to HED Architects
• Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders
• Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report on the Strong Schools Bonds for 2023-24

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee is discussing proposed updates to four board policies: BP 3280 (Sale or Lease of District-owned Property), BP 3320 (Claims Against the District), BP 5148.2 (Before and After School Programs), and BP 5148.3 (Preschool/Early Childhood Education). The committee will also review and approve minutes from January 2025 and discuss the Parent Representative role. No final decisions are being made; the committee will make recommendations to the full Board.

• Review of BP 3280 on sale/lease of district-owned property, including new Surplus Land Act declarations and public comment requirements
• Review of BP 3320 on claims against the district, updated for childhood sexual assault statute of limitations changes and new notice procedures
• Review of BP 5148.2 on before and after school programs, requiring priority for lowest-income communities for expanded learning opportunities starting 2025-26
• Review of BP 5148.3 on preschool/early childhood education, updating expulsion prohibitions, fee authority, and incidental medical services plan requirements
• Discussion of the BPRC Parent Representative role, with the opportunity announced in December 2024

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the January 31, 2025 minutes and selected Daniel Guhr as the BPRC parent representative. Three board policies were agreed to be moved forward to the Board for approval. The committee also discussed adding civility and student cell phone usage policies to the BPRC Matrix.

• Approved January 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move BP 3280 Sale or Lease of District-owned Property to the Board for approval
• Agreed to move BP 3320 Claims Against the District to the Board for approval
• Agreed to move BP 5148.2 Before and After School Programs to the Board for approval
• Selected Daniel Guhr for the BPRC parent representative role

February 19, 2025 - Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Advisory Committee will discuss the 2024-25 unaudited actuals and an update to the 2025-26 adopted budget. Public comments will be taken before the discussions. The meeting is held virtually and no physical location is provided.

• Review of 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals
• Update to 2025-26 Adopted Budget
• Public comments period
• Setting future meeting date (Dec. 10 or Dec. 11)

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will meet with temporary protocols limiting room capacity and prioritizing seating for board members, staff, and association presidents due to safety concerns. The board will receive reports from student representatives, employee associations, and staff on topics including student and family rights and the LCAP mid-year update. A closed session will discuss personnel, litigation, labor negotiations, and real property.

• Temporary protocols limit room capacity, admit five students and five adults at a time, and give priority seating to board, executive cabinet, and association presidents.
• Closed session includes conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (case 5:24-CV-00909) and anticipated litigation.
• Partners in Education (PiE) presentation on fundraising to support PAUSD programs.
• Obligations to Protect Student and Family Rights to Access Public Education under board policies 5145.13 and 5157.
• Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) mid-year update, a state-mandated three-year plan.

The Board approved the reassignment of Member Rowena Chiu to new liaison and committee roles. Other actions included approving a settlement agreement with an employee and ratifying a math validation assessment proposal.

• Approved settlement agreement with employee no. HR021025412 (5-0)
• Reassigned Rowena Chiu to Los Altos Town Council Liaison, Santa Clara County Committee on District Organization, and Santa Clara County School Boards Association (4-1)
• Approved Ratification of WestEd and PAUSD Math Validation Process Assessment Proposal (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel items, January warrants, and various Board Policy updates (5-0)
• Approved lease extension with Athena Academy (5-0)
• Authorized one-year contract extension with Lincoln Aquatics (5-0)
• Approved wireless network infrastructure refresh contract (5-0)
• Tabled 2025-26 Draft Budget Assumptions and CSBA Delegate Assembly Election (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and recommend several construction-related items for the February 11 Board of Education meeting, including addendums for Phase 1 and Phase 2 HVAC projects and an increase in construction management services for Gunn High School. The committee will also discuss current construction projects at Hoover, Gunn, Escondido, and JLS campuses, and future committee roles.

• Approval of addendum for Construction Management Services to Cumming Group for Phase 1 HVAC at multiple sites
• Approve Addendum 2 for Cypress Engineering design services for Phase 2 HVAC replacement projects
• Authorization to increase agreement for Construction Management services to fs3Hodges for Gunn High School and site improvements
• Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders
• Review of current construction: Hoover new campus, Gunn ABK, Escondido MP/Admin Building, JLS Admin/Library Building

Board Policy Review Committee

The committee will approve minutes from its October 2024 and December 2024 meetings and provide public comment opportunities. It will also review and recommend action on several board policies, including the budget (BP 3100), English Learner education (BP 6174), the Local Control and Accountability Plan (BP 0460), chronic absence and truancy (BP 5113.1), and transportation (BP 3540).

• Review of BP 3100 Budget
• Review of BP 6174 Education for English Learners
• Review of BP 0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan
• Review of BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy
• Review of BP 3540 Transportation

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the minutes from October and December 2024. The committee agreed to move seven board policies forward to the Board for approval, primarily to align with CSBA standards. The committee also discussed whether the BPRC should review Board Bylaws.

• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move BP 3100 Budget forward for Board approval
• Agreed to move BP 6174 Education for English Learners forward for Board approval
• Agreed to move BP 5126 forward for Board approval (listed under BP 0460 discussion)
• Agreed to move BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy forward for Board approval
• Agreed to move BP 3540 Transportation forward for Board approval
• Agreed to move BP 1250 Visitors/Outsiders forward for Board approval

Special Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will consider approving the Ethnic Studies course for the 2025-26 school year and confirming it remains a graduation requirement for the Class of 2029. The agenda item was pulled from a previous meeting due to the absence of state funding to trigger the mandate. Staff will present the updated curriculum and survey data from the fall 2024 pilot.

• Approval of Ethnic Studies course for 2025-26
• Confirmation of Ethnic Studies graduation requirement for Class of 2029
• Presentation of student survey data from fall 2024 pilot
• Discussion on state funding for Ethnic Studies mandate

The Board approved the Palo Alto Unified School District Ethnic Studies course for the 2025-26 school year. It also confirmed that completing Ethnic Studies will be a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2029.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved Ethnic Studies course for 2025-26 and confirmed graduation requirement for Class of 2029 (3-2)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will receive informational reports including the 2023-24 annual independent audit with no findings, financial and performance audits for the Measure A and Measure Z Strong Schools Bonds, and a report on community college advanced math course offerings. Public comment is available on closed session items and agenda items. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and reporting of closed session actions.

• 2023-24 annual independent audit report – no material weaknesses found
• Measure A and Measure Z Strong Schools Bonds financial and performance audits (FY 2023-24)
• Measure O Parcel Tax audit reviewed by Citizens’ Parcel Tax Oversight Committee on Dec 12, 2024
• Report on community college advanced math courses (MATH 1C, 1D, 2B) offered via Foothill College
• Closed session items: litigation (case 5:24-CV-00909), labor negotiations with PAEA, CSEA, PAMA, and two student liability claims

The Board approved a single-lane Grade 9 Biology course sequence for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, the Board rejected two student liability claims and approved a comprehensive consent calendar of personnel and operational items.

• Approved single-lane Grade 9 Biology course sequence for 2025-26 (3-2)
• Rejected liability claim PAUSD-LD-24-25-01 (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim PAUSD-LD-24-25-02 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel items, December warrants, and purchase orders (5-0)
• Approved MOU regarding interdistrict transfers with Los Altos School District (5-0)
• Approved Strong Schools Bond change orders (5-0)
• Approved new high school course offerings for 2025-26 (5-0)
• Tabled PAUSD Promise – Literacy and 2025-26 Draft Budget Assumptions

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will review draft financial and performance audits from Eide Bailly, elect a chair and vice-chair, and discuss progress on Measure A and Z bond projects. The committee will also approve minutes from May 2024 and review its annual report to the Board of Education.

• Election of chair and vice-chair for the 2024-2026 term
• Review of draft financial and performance audits from Eide Bailly, the district's bond auditor
• Review of draft COC annual report to the Board of Education
• Progress report on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects
• Site visit at Gunn High School administration building

Special Board Meeting - Board Governance Workshop

This is a special board meeting devoted to a governance workshop, not a regular decision-making session. The board will discuss governance roles and responsibilities, board norms, the Brown Act, and shared vision, facilitated by an outside expert. Public comment is limited to the topic of board governance. No votes or action items are expected.

• Facilitated workshop on board governance roles, norms, and shared vision
• Discussion of the Brown Act and its implications for board operations
• Public comment limited to governance topics only
• Meeting is in-person only, not broadcast on Zoom or YouTube

The Board of Education met for a special session focused on a Board Governance workshop. The meeting consisted of a presentation and discussion; no substantive decisions were recorded.