March 12, 2026 SUHSD Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Salinas Union High School District Board · March 13, 2026

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Public comment: Katie Basler urges labor engagement on Verizon/Digital Promise rollout

Public Comment

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Katie Basler (self-identified) urged the board and cabinet to engage labor earlier on the Verizon/Digital Promise initiative, warned against "backdoor deals" that affect employees, and said an MOU affecting working conditions was negotiated late but included some collaboration; she committed to stay for the MOU discussion.

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The Salinas Union High School District board approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Digital Promise and Verizon but was told the external Verizon/Digital Promise partnership is paused after concerns raised during review; trustees and union representatives expressed disappointment and concern about timing, collaboration and misinformation. The board also voted to approve Resolution 26-21 and voted to expel a student (student no. 25-26-22).

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