California / School Districts / Central Unified
Trustees heard extensive student, staff and community feedback on two options to implement AB 3216: limited classroom restrictions versus an all‑day ban with secure pouches/lockers. Staff recommended an all‑day ban (Option 2) but trustees requested site‑by‑site prevalence, enforcement plans, and cost estimates before voting on April 28.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a resolution authorizing change order #3 for the Central High School well project. Directors said the project is complete, the well has been operating for months, and eligible change‑order costs are expected to be reimbursed by the State Water Resources Control Board; trustees requested a testing and reimbursement report to verify potable status.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
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.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
Trustees heard details on ProScreen signage ($78,822) proposed for Roosevelt Elementary and a recommended contract renewal with Corinne Campos & Associates to move the district’s community‑schools work from planning into implementation; administration recommended both items return for action on March 24.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
Following four candidate interviews, the board provisionally appointed Harman Jha Singh to the Area 3 trustee seat; the appointment carried with Trustee Sellers abstaining and will stand unless petitioned under election code within 30 days.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
Fiscal director presented the 2025–26 second interim showing enrollment of 16,008 and an ending fund balance of about $39 million; trustees approved the report and directed administration to produce more public-friendly budget materials and to analyze year‑3 reserve risk.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
The board adopted Resolution 2526‑34 to reduce or discontinue five certificated positions (three English‑language arts, one music, one art) for 2026–27; administration said the action will save approximately $500,000 and is based on secondary staffing levels and seniority rules.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
After hours of debate about inconsistent past practices, the Central Unified Board approved a temporary change allowing C grades in augmented/dual‑enrollment courses for the graduating classes through 2030 and directed an updated policy to take effect for cohorts starting in 2031.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
Multiple student speakers urged immediate action on facilities and policies — including an on‑campus pool for Central High, revision of the valedictorian policy, and a district policy for posthumous graduation recognition. Two speakers also called for Trustee Nandeep Singh to resign because he is running a city‑council campaign.
California / School Districts / Central Unified
Director Robles requested 700 Chromebooks for the school‑to‑home program ($274,834.74) and a full TK–12 device refresh to be financed over four years (TK–8: $9,917,669.10; 9–12: $3,281,220.90). Director Boff requested ~$200,737.56 to replace a failed PA/bell system at Rio Vista Middle School. Both items were placed on Feb. 24 agendas.