Trustees approve funding motions, contracts and construction awards; MOU will reimburse teachers for autism authorization coursework
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Summary
At its March 24 meeting Central Unified approved multiple action items: certificated and classified personnel reports, denials of two claims, gifts acceptance, the Corinne Campos & Associates contract (with annual reporting), an MOU to reimburse up to $2,200 per teacher for autism authorizations (up to 16 teachers), and several construction and maintenance contracts and purchases.
The Central Unified Board of Trustees approved a package of routine and contested action items including personnel reports, contract awards, grants and maintenance projects.
Board actions taken (highlights): - Personnel and claims: The board unanimously approved the certificated and classified personnel reports and unanimously denied two claims (GHC0092524 and GHC0093821) during the open‑session report of closed‑session actions.
- Gifts: Administration recommended and the board accepted two donations — $1,000 from Central Elementary PTA for first/second grade field trips and $500 from Gordon Park for the Justin Garza track team.
- Contracts: The board approved a contract with Corinne Campos & Associates to support the California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) and added an amendment requiring the contract to return to the board annually for accountability and progress reporting.
- MOU: Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with the Central Unified Teachers Association (CUDA, chapter 961) to reimburse up to $2,200 per teacher for tuition related to added authorizations in autism spectrum disorder for up to 16 teachers, at a total not‑to‑exceed amount as stated by administration. The MOU responds to staffing needs and credentialing requirements for special education teachers.
- Construction and maintenance bids/awards: Director Rodriguez and other staff recommended awarding several contracts and purchases after bids opened in March 2026. Key awards and costs presented included: Juarez Brothers — Houghton Kearny parking lot reconstruction and expansion ($377,046, lowest bidder; engineer estimate $455,200); Applied Finishes Inc. — exterior painting at four sites ($445,635; architect estimate $810,750); an addendum to Nations Roofing for additional Pershing roofing work (additional scope $780,277); purchase of roofing material for Harvest Elementary ($1,024,761.74, owner‑supplied materials model); replacement of Liddell Elementary PA/bell system (approx. $187,409.98); and replacement of the Rio Vista gym floor ($344,187.38). Trustees asked about contingency planning, asbestos/lead testing for roofing demo work, timeline targets to finish heavy work in the summer and protections against unexpected change orders.
Votes: Most action items were approved by voice vote with unanimous support; several items carried without opposition after staff answered follow‑up questions about timelines, testing, and oversight.
What comes next: Administration will bring back accountability reports for the Corinne Campos contract annually as requested by the board, provide more detail on grant supervision and potential long‑term staffing for grant compliance, and ensure asbestos/lead testing and safety protocols are included in roofing projects and other construction work.
