Lincoln Unified School District public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees will consider a tentative contract agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for the 2025-2027 school years. The meeting includes public hearings on contract proposals and updates on 7th and 8th grade programming.
- Tentative CSEA agreement featuring a 4.3% retroactive salary increase and health cap increase to $1,075 monthly
- Public hearings on initial contract proposals from CSEA and the District for 2026-27
- Approval of $6,850.00 in total donations listed in the Gift Report
- Consultant contracts for Lincoln High School Spring Musical costumers not to exceed $1,000 each
- Approval to discard surplus textbooks and other district property
John McCandless Charter School
The Executive Board will meet to discuss personnel matters, school updates, and a new board member. The agenda includes decisions on campus monitor staffing, the 2025-26 LCAP timeline, and year-end financial statements.
- Establishment of additional 0.10 FTE Campus Monitor position at an estimated annual cost of $3,093.00
- Approval of the 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) development timeline
- Review of the 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals Year-End Financial Statements
- Introduction of a new Executive Board member to fill a vacancy
- Ratification of September 2025 payment reports
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a study session regarding School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) and conducted a closed session on personnel and student matters. The open session included the recognition of schools for attendance and the approval of several educational service requests.
- Study Session: School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Closed Session: Public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
- Closed Session: Two student expulsion cases
- Consultant Request: James Reed for Lincoln High School Drama Club workshops ($200 per workshop; max $800)
- Consultant Request: Alycia Marnoch/Made By Mo for art classes at John R. Williams ($250 per class)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on its initial contract proposal to the California School Employee Association (CSEA) for 2025-2026. The board will also consider rejecting a claim against the district and approving a timeline to fill a vacancy on the John McCandless Charter School Executive Board. Other items include approving study trips, surplus property, and a gift report totaling $12,100.
- Public hearing on initial contract proposal to CSEA for 2025-2026
- Rejection of Claim #660190 against the district
- Appointment timeline to fill vacancy on John McCandless Charter School Executive Board
- Approval of three extended study trips for Lincoln High School culinary arts students (costs up to $900 per student)
- Gift report totaling $12,100 in donations to district schools and programs
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will recognize outgoing member Robert Liddicoat and discuss filling his vacancy. The board will vote on personnel actions, two resolutions for certificated service outside credential areas, payment reports, delegated contracts, and the Proposition 28 art and music annual report.
- Recognition of Robert Liddicoat for 3 years of service; vacancy to be addressed by Lincoln Unified Board on Sep 17
- Resolution 25-20: Authorization for Certificated Service Outside of Credential Area with Skills and Experience
- Resolution 25-21: Authorization for Certificated Service Outside of Credential Area with Units
- Ratification of delegated contracts including LIFT Fall 2025 JMC
- Approval of Proposition 28 Art and Music Annual Report
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is deciding on labor contracts and personnel staffing. The body is also discussing the potential for a second middle school program for 7th and 8th graders.
- Adoption of initial contract proposal to the California School Employees Association
- Approval of revisions to BP 5127 regarding graduation ceremonies and VIP tickets
- Ratification of delegated contracts including The Gift Of Speech, EduProtocols, and Renaissance
- Resolutions 25-16, 25-17, and 25-18 regarding certificated service outside of credential areas
- Proposal to establish .5 Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E) Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting for a work study session with CSBA consultant Dr. Sepideh Yeoh. The session will review the Board Self Evaluation and set Board goals based on the results. Public comment is limited to agendized items only.
- Study session with Dr. Sepideh Yeoh on Board Self Evaluation and goal setting
- Public comment on agendized items only, with 3-minute speaker limit
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is conducting a public hearing regarding an initial contract proposal from the California School Employees Association (CSEA). The Board is also deciding on student expulsion cases and revisions to the school facilities use policy.
- Public hearing on the California School Employees Association (CSEA) initial contract proposal
- Approval of a study trip for 318 Lincoln High School seniors to Disneyland on May 17-18, 2026, costing students approximately $500
- Action on 4 student matter cases regarding expulsion, approval, or denial
- Approval of revisions to Board Policy 1330 Use of School Facilities
- Ratification of delegated contracts including supplemental contracted police services for FY 2025-2026
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees will hold a work study session to discuss student programs for grades 7 and 8. The Board will also review Board Policy 5127 regarding graduation ceremonies and activities for possible future revisions.
- Discussion of middle school programming for grades 7 and 8
- Review of Board Policy 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is reviewing an initial contract proposal for the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is also approving various consultant contracts and personnel matters.
- Public hearing and adoption of initial contract proposal to the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA)
- Consultant contract for Jon Corippo (Learning Innovation Systems, LLC) for professional development not to exceed $3,500
- Consultant contract for Vu Nguyen for music educator clinics at $700 per day
- Approval of June 2025 payment reports and $1,700 in monthly donations
- Installation of student trustees Lyeon Chhat and Hollis Langham for 2025-2026
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the initial contract proposal from the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA) and consider approving an employment agreement for the Superintendent. The board will also vote on consent items including consultant contracts, personnel matters, and a waiver to allow Sierra Middle School's yearbook class to purchase two cameras with student body funds.
- Public hearing on initial contract proposal from Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA)
- Consideration and possible approval of Superintendent employment agreement
- Waiver of Board Policy 3452 to allow Sierra Middle School yearbook class to purchase two cameras for $1,044.22
- Ratification of delegated contracts including Hapara, CalECSE, and Children's Museum agreements
- Approval of $10,034.80 in gifts to district schools and programs
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss one student expulsion case. In open session, the board will vote on adopting the 2025-2026 budget, approving the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and ratifying a $5,165 gift report. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and principal on school performance indicators.
- Closed session to discuss one student expulsion case
- Vote to adopt the 2025-2026 budget
- Vote to approve the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Ratify gift report totaling $5,165.00
- Presentation on California School Dashboard local indicators
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2025-2026 budget and hear public comment on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The budget and LCAP have been available for public review. The board will also take public comment on agendized items only.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-2026 budget
- Public hearing on the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public comment on agendized items only (3 minutes per speaker)
- Next regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025
John McCandless Charter School
The Executive Board will review a draft of the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) detailing goals and activities for pupils. The board will also consider personnel matters and payment reports.
- Review of the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) draft
- Approval of employment, resignations, leaves, releases, and assignments
- Ratification of March 2025 and April 2025 payment reports
- Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Recognition of parent volunteers
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss employee discipline, student expulsions, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's performance evaluation, then reconvene in open session. The board will recognize Lincoln High School valedictorians, Distinguished Senior Scholars, and 111 students earning the State Seal of Biliteracy, as well as the 1st-place Avinash Raina Math Competition team. Consent items include approval of a $18,523 contract for audiological testing, a $2,500 costume designer contract, ratification of delegated contracts, and approval of Engineering and Construction Academy scholarships totaling $6,500.
- Closed session includes discussion of 2 student expulsion cases and labor negotiations with unrepresented employees.
- Recognition of 111 Lincoln High seniors earning the State Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas.
- Approval of a $18,523 contract with Backstage Health, LLC for audiological testing in the 2025-26 school year.
- Approval of Engineering and Construction Academy scholarships totaling $6,500 for 8 students.
- Annual approval of petty cash funds totaling $575 across five departments.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to evaluate the Superintendent's performance. In open session, they will participate in a governance leadership workshop with a CSBA consultant and receive an update on a recent advocacy trip to Washington DC.
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent (Gov. Code §54957(b))
- Governance workshop with Dr. Sepideh Yeoh, CSBA Consultant, to recap and identify next steps
- Coast2Coast update: Superintendent Dextraze and Trustee Chan report on DC advocacy trip with CSBA and ACSA
- Next regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025 at the Performing Arts Center
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss two student expulsion cases, evaluate the superintendent's performance, and confer with labor negotiators. In open session, the board will recognize award-winning teachers, staff, and students, and vote on a consent agenda that includes appointing CIF representatives and approving consultant contracts for summer programs.
- Closed session includes two student expulsion cases and labor negotiations with CSEA and unrepresented employees.
- Recognition of San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year finalist Theresa Whiteside and Classified Employees of the Year Griselda Martinez and Stephanie Libhart.
- Village Oaks High School recognized as a 2025 Model Continuation High School and recipient of the CCEA Plus Exemplary Programs Award.
- Consent agenda includes appointing Kat Bender and Brian Gray as 2025-2026 CIF representatives.
- Consultant contracts approved for math training ($5,000), nutrition education ($7,820), and summer theater staff (up to $15,000 total).
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a tentative salary agreement with the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Public hearing on tentative contract agreement with Lincoln Unified Teachers Association
- Proposed 1.07% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2024
- Proposed 5% total one-time off-schedule payment (3.5% general and 1.5% for health insurance)
- Closed session regarding Superintendent performance evaluation and Executive Director of Instructional Services employment
- Approval of AB 1200 Public Disclosure Statement regarding financial implications of teacher compensation
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss employee discipline, student expulsions (3 cases), and potential litigation, then reconvene in open session. The board will vote on consent items including consultant contracts (up to $3,800 total), personnel matters, a payment report, and surplus property. The board will also recognize Village Oaks High School's Exemplary Program Award, the Lincoln High School boys basketball team for reaching the D1 State Championship, and Science Olympiad teams.
- Closed session includes 3 student expulsion cases and 1 anticipated litigation case.
- Consultant contracts: $800 for a drunk-driving assembly at Lincoln High School; up to $3,000 for Aeries software support.
- Board to ratify contracts with SJCOE, AT&T, University of the Pacific, and others.
- Gift report totaling $65,188.48 in donations to district schools and programs.
- Recognition of Village Oaks High School as an Exemplary Program Winner by the California Continuation Education Association.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to approve textbook adoptions for various grades and subjects, hire a new Associate Superintendent of Education Services, and authorize a request for proposals for milk and dairy products.
- Approved textbooks for K-5 History/Social Science ($390,000), 6-8 History/Social Studies ($300,000), Italian ($75,000), French ($46,000), and CTE Architecture/Engineering ($19,000)
- Approved employment agreement for Associate Superintendent, Education Services, effective July 1, 2025
- Authorized request for proposals for milk and dairy products for Child Nutritional Services
- Approved a fee waiver for the Annual Brandin Cooks Football Camp at Lincoln High Stadium, Gym, and restrooms on May 17, 2025
- Approved a $4,500 contract for dance instruction provided by Crystal Castillo-Guster (Zulu Dance Foundation)
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will vote on the 2024-25 Second Interim Report, which projects a $55.8 million ending fund balance for the General Fund. The board will also ratify payment reports for January and February 2025 and approve personnel actions including employment, resignations, and leaves. The meeting includes recognition of music staff, reclassified English learners, and Science Olympiad participants.
- Vote on 2024-25 Second Interim Report with $55,815,699 projected General Fund ending balance
- Ratification of payment reports for January and February 2025
- Approval of personnel matters: employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments
- Recognition of JMC music teacher Ainsley Berryhill and a student selected for San Joaquin County Honor Band
- Recognition of reclassified English learners and Science Olympiad participants
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will vote on returning all Title IX-related board policies to versions based on 2020 federal regulations, retiring policies adopted under the 2024 regulations. The board will also consider adopting a revised Governance Handbook and appointing a legal representative for Reclamation District 1608 regarding levee maintenance assessments. The meeting includes recognition of music students and staff for Music in Our Schools Month, PTA Reflections award recipients, and attendance awards.
- Title IX policies revert to 2020 regulations following federal changes that narrowed the definition of sex-based harassment
- Board to adopt Resolution 25-05 appointing legal representative for Reclamation District 1608 levee assessment vote
- Revised Board of Trustees Governance Handbook up for approval after January 2025 workshop with CSBA consultant
- Closed session includes 2 student matters (1 expulsion case, 1 special education staffing case) and public employee discipline
- Recognition of approximately 182 middle and high school students who performed in San Joaquin County honor ensembles
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a closed session to discuss student discipline (3 cases, including 2 expulsions), probationary teachers, and pending litigation. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, extended study trips, consultant contracts, and a corrected gift report totaling $24,506.68. The board also voted on a delegate for the California School Boards Association and received a report on the district's comprehensive school safety plans.
- Closed session included discussion of 2 student expulsion cases and 1 case of staff support for a special education student.
- Approved extended study trips for track & field (15 students to Arcadia Invitational) and baseball (20 students to Capistrano High School).
- Approved a consultant contract with Kids in Tune for music instruction in preschool programs, not to exceed $12,000.
- Corrected a prior gift report error, approving a total of $24,506.68 in donations to district schools and programs.
- Board voted on a ballot for the CSBA Delegate Assembly election, with two vacancies to be filled.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to handle personnel matters, student disciplinary cases, and various school recognitions. The board approved several consent items including a culinary consultant contract and the disposal of surplus textbooks.
- Approved $8,000 contract with Scott Pernice (Volente Coffee Roasters) for a Lincoln High School culinary coffee cart
- Approved a Gift Report totaling $21,947.00 in donations to schools and programs
- Decided on 8 student matters, including 2 expulsion cases and 6 readmission cases
- Authorized the disposal of surplus district textbooks
- Ratified delegated contracts including agreements with SJCOE, UC Merced, and SSU
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for a governance training workshop with a CSBA consultant. The session covers board roles, responsibilities, and goal setting. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Governance workshop with Dr. Sepideh Yeoh on board roles and goal setting
- Public comment limited to agenda items only
- Next regular meeting set for January 27, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees and John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold a joint meeting to adopt Resolution 25-01 recognizing January as School Board Recognition Month. The boards will also hear mid-year reports on the Local Control Accountability Plan and consider personnel matters, consultant contracts, and a student trip request.
- Adopt Resolution 25-01 for School Board Recognition Month
- Review John McCandless Charter School LCAP mid-year report
- Approve consultant contracts: $5,250 for special education evaluation, $6,000 for substance abuse assemblies, $3,000 for percussion performances
- Approve extended study trip for Lincoln High students to FCCLA State Conference ($875/student)
- Closed session includes 4 student matters, labor negotiations with LUTA, and superintendent mid-year evaluation