Board approves bond refundings, calendar and personnel agreements; votes at a glance

The Pacific Grove Unified School District board passed a series of financial and administrative measures at its Nov. 6 meeting. The board’s actions were recorded by item and vote below.

Summary of actions and outcomes

- Adoption of agenda (consent inclusion of two student walk‑on items): Motion to adopt the agenda, including two late walk‑on items for Pacific Grove Middle School (ASB fundraiser and DJ contract), passed unanimously, 5‑0.

- Open negotiations (CSEA and PGTA): After statutorily required public hearings, the board approved opening negotiations with CSEA Chapter 229 and the Pacific Grove Teachers Association for 2025–26 on the topics presented (wages, benefits, hours, transfers, class size, and related appendices). Both motions passed unanimously.

- Resolution 11‑71 (2015 series A/B refunding): Board approved a refunding resolution intended to refinance 2015 general‑obligation bond series to lock lower interest rates. Motion passed (vote recorded as unanimous, 5‑0).

- Resolution 11‑72 (2016 bond refunding, callable May 2026): Board approved refunding of 2016 bonds (projected $13.5 million issuance) to secure market rates ahead of the May 2026 call date; combined projected savings across the two refundings were described as just under $900,000. Motion…