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Central Unified board approves McKinley modernization architecture, expanded learning plan, bus purchase and other actions; audit shows no findings
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting the Central Unified board approved architectural services for McKinley Elementary, accepted a $10,000 donation, approved the expanded learning program and budget, amended the Fresno County MOU (increase $2,662,000), approved a bus purchase for $223,643.24, and accepted an independent audit with no findings; the board also set a process to appoint a replacement trustee.
The Central Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a series of operational and budget items on Jan. 27, including school modernization work, expanded learning program funding, a bus replacement, personnel actions reported from closed session and a process to fill a board vacancy.
Key actions
- McKinley Elementary modernization: The board approved architectural services by Darden Architecture for McKinley Elementary’s modernization project after trustees discussed scope and add‑alternate options (motion by Trustee Singh; second by Trustee Kerfan). Director Rodriguez and the architect said most classrooms and the administration building (except most portables) will be modernized and estimated the construction schedule at roughly 18 months.
- Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP): Doctor Lopez presented the three‑year ELOP plan, noting enrollment growth from 948 (2022–23) to roughly 3,813 students currently. The board approved the plan and budget (motion by Trustee Kurfon; second by Trustee Sidhu). The…
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