Peterson Principal Dr. Kevin Smith-Johnson and ASB student leaders Marco, Mikey, and Brady presented a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) update highlighting the school's progress since the program's launch in 2023. The S.U.R.F. framework: Safe, United, Responsible, and Focused, is reinforced through the Dolphin Depot token system, monthly Peterson Pop-Up reward events, and reinforcement of expectations after every school break. The school data shows declining suspension rates and fewer office referrals school-wide, with students earning a remarkable 255,545 S.U.R.F. points year-to-date.

The Board conducted a public hearing and adopted Resolution 14-25/26 approving the Developer Fee Study and authorizing an adjustment to Level I developer fees. Per the State Allocation Board's January 2026 biennial inflation adjustment, the District's updated rates are $3.28 per square foot for residential construction, $0.53 per square foot for commercial/industrial construction, and $0.04 per square foot for mini storage. Revenue from the adjusted fees will be deposited into the District's Capital Facilities Fund.

The Board approved the purchase of three relocatable buildings from Newport Mesa Unified School District for $15,000, to be used as offices for the District's transportation department.

The Board authorized the Superintendent to award Bid No. 2526-30 for asphalt replacement at Eader Elementary, Hawes Elementary, and the District Transportation Facility to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, not to exceed $5,400,000, funded from the Special Reserve Fund for Capital Outlay Projects.

The Board accepted the completed Phase 1 HVAC work by Construct 1 One Corporation at Peterson and Eader Elementary Schools and authorized the filing of a Notice of Completion. Work was completed April 10, 2026, with a final cost of $3,720,816.36.

The Board adopted Resolution 17-25/26 ordering a biennial trustee election consolidated with other district elections on November 3, 2026. Trustee Areas #2, #4, and #5 will appear on the ballot.

The Board adopted Resolution 16-25/26 establishing a Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects (Fund 17) under Education Code §42841 to support long-term financial stability using non-General Fund sources.