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Board approves consent items, contracts and resolutions including painting, lighting, fire‑alarm and food contracts
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Summary
The Murrieta Valley Unified Board unanimously approved the consent calendar and multiple capital and service contracts, including painting ($164,000), athletic-field LED lighting ($484,995), Alta Murrieta fire alarm ($680,000), dairy vendor and produce renewals, and several district resolutions (all carried 4‑0).
At its regular meeting the Murrieta Valley Unified School District board approved the consent calendar and a series of motions covering policy readings, personnel and multiple procurement contracts.
Key approvals (motion carried by unanimous vote unless otherwise noted):
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2526‑13 recognizing May 5, 2026, as Teacher Day and Resolution No. 2526‑14 recognizing Classified School Employee Week (motion carried 4‑0).
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2526‑15 supporting an increase to the LCFF base funding by 7.24% per the Legislative Analyst’s Office recommendation (motion carried 4‑0).
- Approval of the English Learner master plan and first reading of BP/AR 6174 (motion carried 4‑0).
- Contracts awarded: Michael’s Discount Painting — $164,000 for Murrieta Valley High School exterior painting; R and M Electrical Contracting — $484,995 for high school athletic field lighting replacement (LED retrofit described as a long‑term energy savings project); RMS Construction — $680,000 for the Alta Murrieta fire alarm project; award to Driftwood Dairy for milk/dairy/juice products (RFP 202526‑12NS); renewal with Gold Star Foods for produce for 2026‑27.
- Several routine items, including the Williams uniform complaint quarterly report and reappointment to the Citizens Oversight Committee for Measure BB, were also approved.
District staff described the LED lighting project as a long‑term energy savings initiative; trustees and staff noted cost and procurement processes during the discussion. The meeting record shows the board voted to approve each listed contract and resolution; where individual vote tallies were recorded, they were unanimous 4‑0.
What happens next: contracts will proceed under standard procurement and project management timelines; staff will manage vendor onboarding, implementation and reporting to the board as projects advance.
