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Votes at a glance: central union trustees approve budget, grants, construction contract and Pride Month proclamation
Summary
At its June 24 meeting the Central Union High School District board approved the 2025–26 budget, multiple grants, a construction contract for the Southwest High School Aquatic Center and a Pride Month proclamation; the board also reported a positive evaluation for the superintendent in closed session.
The Central Union High School District Board of Trustees took multiple routine and substantive actions at its June 24, 2025 meeting. Key approvals and outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript include the items below.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 062425-33 — Proclaim June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: Approved (motion carried; Trustee Ellis recorded as voting no, Trustee Mora recorded as voting yes; full roll-call text shows the motion passed). The resolution is symbolic and does not amend district code. The board discussed whether existing anti-bullying and nondiscrimination policies already provide protections.
- 2024–25 estimated actuals and proposed 2025–26 adopted budget: Approved. Board accepted the estimated actuals for 2024–25 and adopted the proposed 2025–26 budget as presented.
- Acceptance of IID GEMS grant for energy modernization (HVAC): Approved. Grant amount: $70,000; authorizes district to proceed with HVAC projects.
- Acceptance of IID GLOBE grant for outdoor lighting upgrades (LED): Approved. Grant amount: $70,000; funds must be used for public-use lighting upgrades.
- Award contract to Balfour Beatty Construction LLC for Southwest High School Aquatic Center: Approved. Board requested an explanation of the contractor selection process; staff provided project timeline information.
- Approve 2025–26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP): Approved. Trustees commented on professional development and student feedback components.
- Approve CUHSD Local Indicator Report for 2025: Approved. Trustees noted supports for English Learners and student input.
- Approve Proposition 28 arts and music instruction annual report for 2024–25: Approved.
- Approve personnel report for June 24, 2025: Approved. One trustee pulled minutes from consent and noted an abstention on the minutes due to prior absence.
- Closed session report: The board reported it approved a positive evaluation for Superintendent Dr. Farkas.
What the transcript shows about process and next steps
- Several routine items were approved by motion, second and voice vote with little debate. Trustees asked for follow-up presentations in future meetings on behavioral health services, after-school programs and grant implementation.
- For awarded grants and capital projects the board asked for implementation details: the IID GLOBE grant will be used for public-use outdoor LED upgrades and staff will return with site-specific plans; the Balfour Beatty contract will move forward with finalization of contract documents and project reporting to the board.
If the meeting packet listed additional items (specific contract numbers, full vote tallies, or detailed procurement scoring), those details are not fully recorded in the public transcript; the meeting minutes or posted agenda packet should be consulted for the official procurement or budget documents.
