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Board Highlights July 22, 2026

The Board of Trustees met on July 22, 2026, for a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Below are highlights from the meeting. This publication is not intended to cover every item addressed, but rather to provide a condensed summary to help keep our community informed. To view the agenda and video of Board meetings, please access the link here.

NUSD Ready for the 2026-27 School Year

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The NUSD Board received an update on the district’s preparations for the 2026-27 school year. 

Enrollment
Transitional kindergarten through adult enrollment currently stands at 10,860 students as of July 21, 2026.

Staffing
Human Resources staff members continue to interview candidates to fill remaining open positions. Currently, there are 24 certificated vacancies, including 11 classroom positions.

Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services provided meals to students at 23 sites during the summer. The department also piloted new recipes featuring locally sourced produce, thanks in part to feedback from students and staff.

Schedules and School Office Hours
Families should note the following important dates:

  • High school course lists will be available on Infinite Campus and for pick-up at school sites beginning August 5.

  • Secondary schedules will be distributed on the first day of school.

  • Elementary and K-8 class assignments will be available on ParentSquare at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 7.

  • School offices will open on August 3.

The first day of school for NUSD students is Thursday, August 13. Families are encouraged to visit our annual Back-to-School Fair for resources, family fun, and raffle prizes.

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Facilities and Operations
The Board also received an update on how Maintenance and Operations staff have been preparing facilities for the new school year. Work has included deep cleaning, field maintenance, and renovations.

Notable projects include:

  • Gym renovations at Inderkum High School, Natomas High School, and Heron School.
  • Gate adjustments at Inderkum High School.
  • Completion of the Natomas High School pool renovation.
  • HVAC updates at Natomas High School.
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Districtwide, a new visitor check-in system will also be implemented. Visitors will need to provide a valid form of ID to check in.

Additional updates included staff training for new and returning employees, LEAP Academy programs, Family Engagement events and opportunities, an Early Literacy update, and updates from the Constituent and Customer Service Department. Family Engagement opportunities will be shared on natomasparentuniversity.com.

To assist new families, summer enrollment nights will be held at the Welcome Center, located at 1931 Arena Boulevard, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, July 28
  • Tuesday, August 4
  • Monday, August 10

To view the full presentation, click here.

Special Education Local Plan Area Update — SELPA

The Board approved the NUSD Local Plan for Special Education, also known as the Special Education Local Plan Area, or SELPA.


The presentation to the Board included an overview of the annual budget, as well as investments in Special Education including the creation of a parent liaison position, increased program specialists, and the implementation of a moderate homeroom program.

To view the 2026 Local Plan SELPA, click here.

Project Labor Agreement

The Board approved a five year renewal of our existing Project Labor Agreement between Natomas Unified School District and the Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council.

This agreement applies to facilities projects which will support more than $1 million in facility projects, including new classrooms, HVAC repairs, and other improvements across the district. It also continues NUSD’s partnership with the Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council to provide learning opportunities for Career Technical Education students in the building and trades pathway, including apprenticeships, internships, and career exploration.

Read the agreement here.

2026 Facilities Master Plan Approved

The Board approved the 2026 Facilities Master Plan update which is interactive and available online. The Board received an update outlining the regional community meetings held from March through May 2026 at three different sites. 

Notable updates included:

  • School site capacities.
  • Proposition 2 requirements.
  • The Arena parcel property.
  • Facilities projects completed in the past 18 months.
  • Future planning information reflecting changes in the Natomas region.
  • An inventory of existing facilities.

To view the presentation, click here.

Elementary Leadership Team Positions

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding elementary leadership team positions at elementary and TK-8 school sites. These team members will serve as grade-level representatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Participating in monthly Elementary Leadership Team meetings.
  • Collaborating with administration and colleagues using student-centered, data-informed, and solution-oriented methods.
  • Acting as a liaison between grade-level teams and site administration.

These positions will be appointed annually. To read the Memorandum of Understanding, click here.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is August 19, 2026.

 

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