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Clovis Unified approves two administrative appointments, adopts audit and maintenance program and awards construction bids
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Clovis Unified Governing Board approved the appointment of Denver Stairs as Associate Superintendent, Human Resources (effective July 1, 2026) and Meaghan Young as Director of Special Education (effective Jan. 15, 2026); the board also approved the annual audit, the 2026‑27 deferred maintenance program and multiple contracts and bids.
The Clovis Unified Governing Board on Jan. 14 approved multiple personnel appointments and routine district measures, voting unanimously on motions to fill two leadership roles, accept the district's annual audit and authorize facilities work and contracts.
Board President Tiffany Stoker Madsen reconvened the public meeting at 6:44 p.m. after a closed session in which personnel matters were discussed. The board then approved, on motions moved by Board Member Steven Fogg and seconded by Board Member Clinton Olivier, the appointment of current Assistant Superintendent, Facility Services Denver Stairs to the position of Associate Superintendent, Human Resources & Employee Relations, effective July 1, 2026. The board likewise approved the appointment of current Assistant Director, Special Education Meaghan Young to Director, Special Education, effective Jan. 15, 2026. Both appointments passed on 7‑0 votes.
In the same series of votes the board approved routine personnel matters and a student discipline matter related to Student 26‑06; both actions were recorded as approved 7‑0. The board accepted the annual Financial Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, and approved the 2026‑27 Annual Deferred Maintenance Program, authorizing staff to call for bids on listed projects. Each of these motions passed unanimously.
The board also awarded Bid No. 3044 for charter bus services and Bid No. 3051 for Campus Security Improvements, Phase 7, per the attached tabulations and authorized increases to contract amounts for two non‑public schools to continue specialized services for district‑placed students in compliance with their Individualized Education Programs. The board authorized a professional development agreement with the Beck Institute to provide cognitive behavior therapy training for school psychologists and mental health support providers.
Votes at a glance: - Appointment: Denver Stairs to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources & Employee Relations — Moved: Steven Fogg; Second: Deena Combs‑Flores; Result: Passed 7‑0; Effective date: July 1, 2026. - Appointment: Meaghan Young to Director, Special Education — Moved: Steven Fogg; Second: Wilma Tom Hashimoto; Result: Passed 7‑0; Effective date: Jan. 15, 2026. - Routine personnel matters — Passed 7‑0. - Student discipline (Student 26‑06) — Passed 7‑0. - Annual Financial Audit Report (June 30, 2025) — Passed 7‑0. - 2026‑27 Annual Deferred Maintenance Program — Passed 7‑0; authorized calling for bids. - Awarded Bid No. 3044 and Bid No. 3051 — Passed 7‑0. - Agreement with Beck Institute for CBT training — Passed 7‑0. - Increase contract amounts for two non‑public schools — Passed 7‑0.
The board moved through consent and action items with unanimous votes; motions were generally moved by Board Member Fogg and seconded by Board Member Olivier. The meeting closed with subcommittee reports on employee benefits, construction updates and CART program activity. The board adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Next steps: appointments take effect on the dates noted above; staff will proceed with calling for bids for deferred maintenance projects and implement awarded contracts per district procurement processes.
