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Votes at a glance: board approves several routine resolutions and contracts
Summary
The board approved an HR contract, a heritage-month proclamation, staff reductions resolution, the second interim report, a district paint standard, capital contracts for a performing arts center design, and an overnight field trip; most motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
At its March 10 meeting the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education approved several motions by consolidated voice vote. Key actions included:
- Approval of the contract for the assistant superintendent of human resources (item 14.10.0.2). Motion moved and seconded; passed by voice vote.
- Adoption of resolution 2526-36 declaring April Arab American Heritage Month (item 14.10.0.3). The board read the resolution and approved it by voice vote.
- Approval of resolution 2526-38 reducing or discontinuing particular kinds of services by approximately 1.5 certificated FTE for the 2026-27 school year as part of measures to eliminate roughly $6,000,000 from the operating budget (item 14.10.0.4). Motion moved and approved by voice vote.
- Certification of the district's second interim report for 2025-26 as positive (item 14.2.0.1). Motion moved and approved by voice vote; staff presented revenue and expenditure updates and projected reserves.
- Adoption of a district-wide paint standard using Benjamin Moore products and specified application methods (item 14.2.0.2). Staff said the district would continue to seek competitive quotes; trustees approved the resolution by voice vote.
- Approval of capital facility contracts for February 2026, including a notice of completion for Casa Grande bleachers/press box and an architectural services agreement with Motive Studio for a performing arts center design. Presenter gave an estimated construction budget of approximately $36,000,000 and an architect agreement not to exceed $175,000 (item 14.2.0.3). Board approved the contracts.
- Approval of an overnight field trip request for Valley Vista Public Waldorf School to Samuel P. Taylor State Park (item 14.3.0.1). Staff confirmed the foundation would cover costs and the request was approved.
Most motions were brought forward, seconded and approved by the board without recorded roll-call tallies in the public transcript.
