March 17th, 2026
Open Session / Reports
A. Meeting Practices and Public Comment Opportunities
B. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
C. Recess to Closed Session (Aspen Room: 5:15pm)
D. Reconvine Open Session
E. Report of Closed Session Action
F. Approval of Agenda Order
F. Approval of Agenda Order
Report out of Closed Session
Reports
A. Superintendent of Schools Report
B. Student Board Members Reports
C. California School Employees Association (CSEA) President’s Report
D. Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA) President’s Report
E. Palo Alto Management Association (PAMA) President’s Report
Staff Reports
A. California Schools to Watch Celebration: Fletcher, JLS, and Greene. This item is for information only; no action is required.
B. Sustainability Initiative Update. This item is for information only; no action is required.
C. Brown Act Closed Session Confidentiality Overview and Guidelines. This item is for information item only; no action is required.
Open Forum
Approval of Consent Calendar
A. Approval of Minutes for the February 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the February 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.
B. Approval of Minutes for the February 20, 2026, Special Board Meeting. It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the February 20, 2026, Special Board Meeting.
C. Approval of Minutes for the February 23, 2026, Special Board Meeting. It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the February 23, 2026, Special Board Meeting.
D. Approval of Minutes for the March 6, 2026, Special Board Meeting. It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the March 6, 2026, Special Board Meeting.
E. Certificated Personnel Items. It is recommended the Board approve the certificated personnel items as presented.
F. Classified Personnel Items. It is recommended the Board approve the classified personnel items as presented.
G. Transportation Plan for 2026-27. It is recommended the Board approve the Transportation Plan for 2026-27, allowing the District to receive Home-to-School (HTS) Transportation Reimbursement Funding.
H. Annual Approval of Enrollment Provisions for Children of the City of Palo Alto Employees. It is recommended the Board approve enrollment provisions for children of the City of Palo Alto employees for the 2026-27 school year.
I. Approval of February Warrants and Purchase Orders. It is recommended the Board approve the February warrants and purchase orders as presented.
J. Sale or Disposal of Surplus of Various Items. It is recommended the Board: 1) Declare the items as surplus to future operations of the District, and 2) Direct that the surplus items be sold by auction, donation or disposal.
K. Disposal of Surplus Portables. It is recommended the Board: 1) Declare the items as surplus to future operations of the District, 2) Direct the surplus items to be sold by auction, donation, or disposal, trade, or disposal, and 3) Authorize purchase of three (3) portables from Mobile Modular for $147,700.
L. Approval of Cost-Sharing Agreement with the City of Palo Alto for Security Guard Services. It is recommended the Board approve the cost-sharing agreement with the City of Palo Alto for security guard services at four Caltrain crossings for the period of February 23, 2026 through February 22, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $854,157.
M. Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders. It is recommended the Board approve the attached list of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders as listed.
N. Approve an Addendum for Construction Management Services to fs3|Hodges for Hoover Elementary School. It is recommended the Board approve an Addendum for construction management services to fs3|Hodges for Hoover Elementary School in the amount of $190,600.
O. Award of Contract for Landscape Improvements at Palo Verde Elementary School. It is recommended that the Board: 1) Authorize staff to award a contract for New Landscape Improvements to Marina Landscape, Inc. for $250,386.80, 2) Authorize the Superintendent or his designee to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the contract, or $25,040, and 3) Approve the project budget in the amount of $325,500.
P. Memorial Tree for JLS Staff Member. It is recommended the Board approve the dedication of a tree to Lois Shore.
Q. Board Policy (BP) 1000 Concepts and Roles. It is recommended the Board approve BP 1000 Concepts and Roles.
R. Board Policy (BP) 4000 Concepts and Roles. It is recommended the Board approve BP 4000 Concepts and Roles.
S. Board Policy (BP) 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 Professional Standards. It is recommended the Board approve BP 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 Professional Standards.
T. Board Policy (BP) 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24 Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions. It is recommended the Board approve BP 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24 Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions.
U. Board Policy (BP) 5000 Concepts and Roles. It is recommended the Board approve BP 5000 Concepts and Roles.
V. Board Policy (BP) 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs. It is recommended the Board approve BP 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs.
W. Board Policy (BP) 5141 Health Care and Emergencies. It is recommended the Board approve BP 5141 Health Care and Emergencies.
X. Board Policy (BP) 5145.2 Freedom of Speech/Expression. It is recommended the Board approve BP 5145.2 Freedom of Speech/Expression.
Y. Board Policy (BP) 7000 Concepts and Roles. It is recommended the Board approve BP 7000 Concepts and Roles.
Action Items
A. 2026-27 Draft Budget Assumptions. It is recommended the Board discuss the 2026-27 Draft Budget Assumptions.
B. Superintendent Search Firm Proposals. It is recommended the Board of Education review proposals submitted by search firms to conduct a Superintendent search and select firms to provide a formal presentation at a Special Board of Education meeting.
Discussion Item
A. 2026-27 Draft Budget Assumptions. It is recommended the Board discuss the 2026-27 Draft Budget Assumptions.
B. Motion to Direct the Superintendent to Offer Multivariable Calculus / Linear Algebra Honors as a Dual-Enrollment Course at Palo Alto and Gunn High Schools. This item is placed for Board discussion and possible action.
C. Review of Previously Approved Resolution No. 2024-25.09 (Committed Funds) and Request for Board Guidance in 2025–26 Priorities. Staff is presenting Resolution No. 2024-25.09, adopted for the fiscal year 2024–25, for Board review.
Information Items
A. Every Student Reads Initiative (ESRI) Winter Update. This item is for information only; no action is required.
B. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Mid-Year Update. This item is for information only; no action is required.
C. Title IX Update. This item is for information only; no action is required.
D. Public Records Act Update. This item is for information only; no action is required.
E. 2025-26 Calendar of Board Items. This item is for information only; no action is required.
Open Forum Continuation
- A. Board Member Committee and School Liaison Reports
- Adjournment
