Board approves targeted TIP, 2026-27 calendar and several contracts in unanimous votes

At the March 16 meeting, the Stafford Municipal School District Board took a series of formal actions. All recorded motions passed unanimously (6-0). Key outcomes:

- Targeted Improvement Plan (Stafford Elementary and Stafford Middle School): Motion to approve the updated TIP passed (mover: Trustee Jean Baptiste; second: Trustee Hana Hosa). Outcome: approved 6-0.

- 2026-27 Academic Calendar: The board adopted Option 1 as recommended by administration (mover: Trustee Sanchez; second: not specified on the record). Outcome: approved 6-0.

- District of Innovation exemptions: The board adopted four additional exemptions recommended by the committee (mover: Trustee Jean Baptiste; second: Trustee Wilkins). Outcome: approved 6-0.

- Increase to contract for speech-language pathology services: Board approved an increase in contract funding (funded from IDEA/special education formula money, not general fund). Outcome: approved 6-0.

- Chiller refurbishment (central plant chiller #1): Board approved a contract with Hutton Services (Choice Partners cooperative reference) to refurbish chiller #1 to ensure sufficient cooling capacity for summer; CFO presented parts/workmanship warranty and funding via capital/maintenance notes. Outcome: approved 6-0.

- Interlocal agreement with the City of Stafford for student resource officer (SRO) services: Board ratified the agreement (includes up to $6,000 for professional development). Outcome: approved 6-0.

- Mediated settlement (federal case CA No. 425CV005454): Board approved the mediated agreement as presented. Outcome: approved 6-0.

Consent agenda: The consent agenda was approved as presented (6-0). The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:33 a.m.

The board did not hold recorded roll-call votes by name for every consent item in the transcript; the minutes show the board adopted these items unanimously. Where motions were initiated, the transcript records mover/second for several items.