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Board approves substantial completions for two projects and hears broad construction update
The committee approved substantial completion recommendations for a high‑school locker room and an elementary paving repair and received a report on multiple ongoing summer construction projects across the district.
District food services plans new menus after student taste tests and aims to reduce waste
Food services told the board it used student taste testing to redesign breakfast and lunch menus to meet USDA and K–12 nutritional guidelines while improving participation and reducing plate waste; board members pressed for details on waste rates and menu frequency.
Board debates cashless ticketing as parents and members question fees and equity
Board members discussed the district's use of GoFan electronic ticketing, questions about per‑ticket fees, safety and whether the district or parents should absorb costs; superintendent and staff said the system reduces cash handling risks and provides quarterly rebates to schools.
Audit committee urges filling internal audit position; board clarifies donation reporting rules
Robert Broom, audit committee chair, summarized recent audits and recommended filling at least one internal auditor position; board members asked about timeliness of cash documentation and clarified that all donations—cash and noncash—must appear on the district's public donations spreadsheet.
Finance director reports improved fund balances, $3 million MFP reduction and $3.3 million sales‑tax uptick
The finance director told the committee the district expects several funds to end FY25 with surpluses, reported a $3 million cut to Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) funding due to enrollment declines and said sales tax receipts are $3.3 million above last year to date.
Superintendent highlights new-teacher induction, names administrators ahead of fall semester
Superintendent Javi told the school board finance committee that more than 200 new teachers attended induction and announced several administrative appointments, including a new director of maintenance and curriculum supervisor, as the district prepares to open schools.