Board approves multiple MOUs, a run‑out agreement and personnel resolutions in unanimous votes

The Amador County Unified School District board voted unanimously on a set of consent and action items at its meeting, approving a run‑out contract for medical claims processing, data‑sharing and partnership agreements, and personnel resolutions related to staffing for the 2026–27 school year.

Key outcomes recorded in open session:

- Consent agenda (Item 13): The board approved the routine consent items presented (warrants, routine contracts and personnel listings). Motion passed by recorded roll call; student board members are not recorded as voting on personnel items.

- Item 15.1 — Allied Benefit Systems LLC run‑out agreement (contract award): The board approved a one‑time run‑out agreement to process claims for services rendered through Sept. 30, 2025, billed after Oct. 1, 2025. The district manager said the primary one‑time fee is $18,009.94 and additional fees may apply for bill review, medical-record review and related services. The agreement also includes a contingency for a percentage fee on savings realized from bill reviews. Motion approved by roll call; vote recorded as unanimous among voting trustees.

- Item 15.2 — K‑12 Strong Workforce Program MOU (contract award): The board approved a data‑sharing memorandum of understanding required to pursue the K‑12 Strong Workforce Program grant that funds career and technical education (CTE) and dual‑enrollment courses. The superintendent said the MOU has no direct fiscal impact on the district and is required to apply. Motion approved unanimously.

- Item 15.3 — Resolution ACUSD 2025‑2026‑04, intent to terminate certificated employees due to reduction in particular kinds of service (resolution): The board approved intent-to-terminate notices for three currently vacant certificated positions (two elementary teacher FTEs and one BCBA/program specialist) for the 2026–27 school year; the district reported total annual savings projected at $322,395.21 if positions are not filled next year. Student board members do not vote on personnel matters. Motion approved by a recorded majority of voting trustees.

- Item 15.4 — Resolution ACUSD 2025‑2026‑05, tie‑breaking criteria for certificated reductions (resolution): As a companion to Item 15.3, the board adopted tie‑breaking criteria to determine order of termination if necessary. Motion approved unanimously by voting trustees.

- Item 15.5 — MOU with Grand Canyon University (contract award): The board approved a memorandum of understanding to allow Grand Canyon University students to complete practicum, student teaching and internships with the district; the term is set through Aug. 26, 2028 and the district reported no fiscal impact. Motion approved unanimously.

- Item 15.6 — Public notice declaration in support of a provisional internship permit (personnel/other): The board approved a provisional internship permit for an individual hired on a short‑term staffing permit to continue as an intern at Plymouth Elementary; the permit is limited to one year. Student board members did not participate in this personnel vote. Motion approved by voting trustees.

- Item 15.7 — "Sunshine" proposals for 2025–26 negotiations (labor procedure): The board accepted initial proposals from the district and CSCA local chapter 239 to open specified contract articles (paying allowances, health and welfare benefits, hours/overtime, transportation) for the 2025–26 reopeners and authorized negotiations to proceed. Motion approved unanimously.

Board members recorded routine roll-call votes on each action; where student board members were present they did not participate in personnel votes. No item failed, and no item was tabled or postponed at this meeting.

Below are the formal actions taken as recorded in the meeting minutes and on the public audio stream.