Excerpts from the Regular Meeting of the Cypress School District 

Board of Trustees held on October 8, 2026

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

School Presentation: Steve Luther Elementary School

Students from Ms. Shehadeh's 3rd/4th-grade combo class and Ms. Lopez's 5th-grade class presented a news-broadcast-style report on their all-around experience of being a Luther Lion.

BOARD ACTIONS

Consent Agenda

The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts and grants to the district, Human Resources transactions, purchase orders and checks, contract renewals, and updated authorized signatories. Details regarding these items can be found in the Board meeting agenda.  


California State Preschool Program Funding

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing staff to enter into transactions with the California Department of Education for the State Preschool Program on their behalf.


Agreement with California School Employees Association (CSEA) for 2025/26 School Year

The Board approved a contract agreement with CSEA that provides no increase to the 2025/26 salary schedule. 


Confidential Employee Salary Schedule

The Board approved an update to the Confidential Employee Salary Schedule reflecting the same 0% salary increase agreed to by the Association of Cypress Teachers and California School Employees Association. 


Collective Bargaining with CSEA for 2026/27 School Year

A public hearing was held regarding the district’s proposal to CSEA for 2026/27 contract negotiations, which includes wages, hours of employment, health and welfare benefits, and leaves. No speakers addressed the Board during the public hearing, and the Board subsequently adopted the district’s proposal.


License to Use Agreements for District Facilities

The Board approved license to use agreements for the following district facilities: 

  • Luther – Daycare rooms licensed for use by Kinderone Infant and Toddler Center at a monthly fee of $7,300.  
  • MOTT Facility – Temporary office space licensed for use by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Southern Section, at a monthly fee of $2,750.


Luther Staff Restroom Project

An increase in staffing at Luther requires an additional staff restroom. The Board approved contracting with M.P. South, Inc. for this project under a previously approved unit price bid master agreement, at a cost of $84,678. 


Social Media/Video Game Addiction Litigation

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the district’s participation in social media and video game addiction litigation on a contingency fee basis.  


Updated Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws

The following updated Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws were adopted by the Board. The district's Board Policy manual is available online.


BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities

BP 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials

AR 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials

BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures

AR 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures

BP 3471 Parcel Taxes

AR 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment

BP 4119.1/4219.1/4319.1 Civil and Legal Rights

AR 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 Sexual Harassment

BP 4131/4231/4331 Staff Development

BP 5020 Parent Rights and Responsibilities

AR 5020 Parent Rights and Responsibilities

BP 5022 Student and Family Privacy Rights

AR 5022 Student and Family Privacy Rights

BP 5030 Student Wellness

BP 5125 Student Records

AR 5125 Student Records

BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices

BP 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment

AR 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment

AR 5145.7 Sexual Harassment

AR 5148 Child Care and Development

BP 6141 Curriculum Development and Evaluation

AR 6141 Curriculum Development and Evaluation

BP 6159 Individualized Education Program

AR 6159 Individualized Education Program

BP 6159.1 Procedural Safeguards for Special Education

AR 6159.1 Procedural Safeguards for Special Education

BP 6159.2 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education

AR 6159.2 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education

BP 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials

AR 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials

BP 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials

BP 6163.1 Library Media Centers

BP 6164.4 Identification and Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education

AR 6164.4 Identification and Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education

AR 6164.6 Identification and Education Under Section 504

AR 6173 Education for Homeless Children

AR 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth

BP 7214 General Obligation Bonds

AR 7214 General Obligation Bonds

BB 9220 Governing Board Elections

BB9240 Board Training

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

Williams Legislation Uniform Complaints, First Quarter 2026/27

The Board received a report indicating the district received no complaints related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils or staff, or teacher vacancy or misassignment during the first quarter of the 2026/27 school year.

MEETING LINKS

Full Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Video

NEXT MEETING

November 12, 2026 - Open Session 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Carrie Hayashida - Jaime Needham - Meghna Parikh - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D. - Troy Tanaka 

 

SUPERINTENDENT 

Grant Litfin, Ed.D., Superintendent