School board adopts U.S. 250th, Black History Month resolutions

By Camille DeVaul · Wed Feb 11 2026

Trustees approve campus donations, new textbooks, and $110,000 replacement of PRHS “Hula Hut”

PASO ROBLES — It was a light meeting for trustees at the Tuesday, Feb. 10, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District meeting. With trustees Nathan Williams and Joel Peterson absent, board approved campus donations, new textbooks, and $110,000 replacement of the PRHS “Hula Hut.”

Trustees approved a new resolution that declared the district's commitment to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, by promoting education on the nation’s founding principles of liberty, self-governance, natural law, and the rule of law as outlined in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of teaching students about the sacrifices and struggles that shaped the country, honoring veterans and fallen heroes, and fostering patriotism and civic understanding.

Also approved was a resolution formally recognizing February as Black History Month in the district. The resolution acknowledges the origins of the observance, beginning with Carter G. Woodson’s establishment of Negro History Week in 1926 and its expansion into a month-long celebration during the Civil Rights Movement.

It highlights the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history, from the Buffalo Soldiers to the nation’s first Black president and vice president, and notes that while Black history is part of the core curriculum year-round, February provides an opportunity to further emphasize stories that may previously have been overlooked.

Later in the meeting, some donations were approved. The Wonderful Company donated $500 to support Paso Robles High School through CyberGrants. Also, through CyberGrants, The Wonderful Company donated $1,000 to support Pat Butler Elementary School.

Trustees then unanimously approved some textbooks for the 2026-27 school year for Infant and Toddler Care, Advanced Placement Literature, and Cosmetology 1. The three textbooks were brought to trustees as an information item at the Jan. 10 board meeting. According to staff, all of the textbooks were on display at the Paso Robles High School and the Paso Robles District Office from Jan. 14 through Feb. 6 and no feeback was received from the community.

The textbooks will use $25,000 of CTE funds for two of the CTE courses and $12,000 from the General Fund for AP Literature textbooks.

Lastly, trustees unanimously approved replacing the "Hula Hut" at Paso Robles High School. According to the staff's report, the mini cafe has served the campus for many years, but is now in significant disrepair and no longer meets current operational and service needs. Staff received a quote for the purchase of a Mini Quick Café from Serve Smart K-12 to replace the existing structure.

The new unit will include professional installation and is equipped with a two-door refrigerator, food warmer, countertop, temperature-controlled food wells, roll-down/up service door, share table, and a sink. Staff noted that the new upgrade will meet current regulations and them to serve meals more efficiently. The estimated cost is $110,017, and will come directly from Fund 13.

The next Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board of trustees meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m.