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Board approves superintendent contract, facilities contracts and curriculum adoption
Summary
At the May 26 meeting the board approved a three‑year superintendent employment agreement at $290,000 annually starting July 1, 2026; approved May capital facility contracts (approx. $1,030,000 funded by bond proceeds and developer fees); adopted a Spanish curriculum (Senderos) with a seven‑year estimated cost of about $260,000; and approved a GMP of $2,789,579 for a courtyard project.
The Petaluma City Schools board took several formal actions at its May 26 meeting.
Superintendent employment agreement: The board approved a three‑year employment agreement for the superintendent, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with an initial annual salary of $290,000. The contract includes salary increases tied to the certificated bargaining unit or 3%, whichever is less; stipends for advanced degrees or national board certification consistent with management team practice; a $300 monthly community relations stipend and $200 monthly allowance for personal property use; and typical fringe‑benefit provisions. A motion to approve was moved and seconded and the board voted to approve the contract.
Capital facility contracts: The board approved five capital facility agreements for work including exterior painting, clock and speaker systems at Casa Grande High School, equipment purchases and engineering services for planter relocation, plus pond removal and concrete work at Petaluma High; staff said combined contract value is approximately $1,030,000, funded by bond proceeds and developer fees.
Curriculum adoption: Trustees approved a seven‑year adoption of the Senderos Spanish curriculum for non‑native Spanish speakers, with an estimated seven‑year cost of about $260,000 for licenses and materials; staff said pilot materials are being retained and new edition materials will be delivered when available.
Guaranteed maximum price: The board approved Amendment 1 to a lease‑leaseback agreement for Petaluma High junior high courtyard improvements and incorporated a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $2,789,579, with construction scheduled primarily during summer months and anticipated completion July 31 pending DSA approval.
Other authorizations: The board also adopted Resolution 2526‑55 authorizing the district to file applications for state CTE facilities funding and acknowledged the newly required five‑year facilities master plan for eligibility under recent code changes.
Vote details: Motions were moved and seconded on the record; votes were taken by voice with the board approving each item. The meeting transcript records motions and votes but does not list individual roll‑call tallies by name.
