Recap: CVUSD Board of Education meeting of 2026-09-17

The CVUSD Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. The board recognized numerous school sites with Diamond Awards, heard a report on the upcoming implementation of full-day transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten, approved a resolution urging the UC system to reinstate SAT/ACT requirements, and took action on several other items. Board members Cervantes, Cruz, Na, Shaw, and Smith were present source.

Full-Day Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs

The board received a presentation from a staff member on the implementation of full-day TK and kindergarten beginning in the 2027-2028 school year source. The plan is for students to attend a full school day aligned with the instructional day for students in grades 1-3, moving from the current 3 hours and 20 minutes source. The presentation cited benefits including more time for small group instruction, opportunities for English learners, and a natural bridge from half-day to first grade. A staff member stated that after meeting with every school site, the district is able to move forward at all elementary schools and K-8 schools next year source. The board adopted Resolution 2026-2027-32 approving the full-day programs with a vote of 5-0 source.

Resolution Urging University of California to Reinstate SAT/ACT

The board adopted Resolution 2026-2027-23, urging the University of California to reinstate SAT and ACT score requirements for undergraduate admissions source. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0 source. During public comment, a resident spoke against the resolution, stating that such tests are “often considered ineffective or unfair because they measure test taking skills and socioeconomic privilege rather than a student’s true intelligence or potential” source.

Diamond Awards and School Recognitions

The board presented Diamond Awards to school sites that demonstrated exceptional commitment to the district’s tiered systems of support (CVTSS) standards source. The staff member noted the awards reflect “the collective efforts of an entire school community and its continued commitment to the principles of CVTSS” source. Recipients included numerous elementary, junior high, and high school sites, with the principal and school team from each recognized school coming forward to accept the award source.

Committed Funds for Technology Infrastructure

The board adopted Resolution 2026-2027-22, committing $2.5 million of the 2025-2026 ending fund balance for technology infrastructure in accordance with Government Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 54 source. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0 source.

Votes

All recorded votes were unanimous with a vote of 5-0:

• Resolution 2026-2027-23 (Urging UC to reinstate SAT/ACT): Passed 5-0 source
• 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report: Passed 5-0 source
• Resolution 2026-2027-22 (Commitment of ending fund balance for technology infrastructure): Passed 5-0 source
• Resolution 2026-2027-31 (Sufficiency of instructional materials): Passed 5-0 source
• Resolution 2026-2027-32 (Full-day TK and kindergarten): Passed 5-0 source
• Resolution 2026-2027-30 (Week of the school administrator): Passed 5-0 source
• Consent agenda: Passed 5-0 source

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