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Board approves Elorn Village relocation contract and Freedom Schools summer agreement; ratifies small contracts and updates travel policy
Summary
The board voted to award a $98,842 relocation contract for the Elorn Village modernization, approved a $233,727 Freedom Schools summer program for 80 students (funded from the Learning Recovery Block Grant), ratified a list of smaller contracts and adopted an update to travel reimbursement rates tied to 2025 federal per‑diem guidance.
At its March 13 meeting Washington Unified’s board approved multiple action items brought forward by district staff.
Facilities director Dan Banowitz recommended Motherload Van and Storage after an RFP process to support relocation for the Elorn Village modernization project; the board approved a contract presented at $98,842 to be paid from the Measure Z modernization budget.
The board also approved a service agreement with the Roberts Family Development Center to host the Yolo County Freedom Schools summer literacy program at Riverbank Elementary for up to 80 Washington Unified students from June 10 through July 18, 2025. Director June Flores explained the program’s five components and said the district’s cost would be $233,727, funded from the Learning Recovery Block Grant; two public commenters affiliated with Freedom Schools spoke in support.
Trustees voted to ratify a packet of contracts under $35,000 that had been moved from the consent agenda to action for board approval; the list included vendors such as Black Oak Speech Therapy, California Healthy Kids Survey, Victor Community Support Services and Newella Inc. Board members asked clarifying questions about terms and renewal language during discussion.
Finally, the board adopted a revision to Board Policy 3350 on travel expenses that updates reimbursement (per diem) rates to 2025 levels and grants the superintendent authority to adjust allowances for higher‑cost locations consistent with federal guidance; administrative regulations with procedural details will be returned for staff review.
Motions for each item were moved, seconded and approved during the meeting; staff indicated follow‑up reports or supplemental documents will be provided where trustees requested additional detail (for example, funding sources and contract amendment language).
