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Public commenter urges Stockton Unified to seek criminal probe in $6.6 million IAQ contract matter
Summary
A public commenter told trustees an internal review tied more than $6.6 million to uninstalled air filters and urged the board to request a California Attorney General investigation, saying local prosecution would be compromised by political ties to the county DA.
During public comment, David Senth — who identified himself as a former student and community advocate — urged the Stockton Unified School District board to refer an internal investigation into an indoor air quality (IAQ) contract to the California Attorney General for criminal review.
Senth said the district's internal review "identified specific individuals responsible for this contract, which misused over $6.6 million in public funds...mostly uninstalled air filters." He described the settlement as "a step forward" but urged the board to pursue "structural accountability and public trust" by seeking criminal investigation from Attorney General Rob Bonta rather than the local district attorney, whom Senth criticized as politicized.
"This is pursuing justice beyond a civil settlement and holding people accountable under the law," Senth said, and asked the board to refer the case to the AG's office so the matter can be investigated outside local political dynamics.
No district official provided a substantive response to the request during that public comment period; the item was noted by staff. The board later convened closed‑session litigation discussions related to claims and anticipated litigation, but no public report of a referral to the Attorney General appeared in this meeting’s public actions.
Why it matters: the comment raised an allegation of alleged misuse of significant district funds and asked the board to take a formal law‑enforcement referral. Taxpayer accountability and independent investigation requests are matters the board may consider in future sessions or through staff reports.
Status: The allegation was presented during public comment and remains unresolved in the public record. Trustees did not announce a referral to the Attorney General at the meeting.
