FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees

3 Monday, May 4, 2026 FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees BOARD MEMBERS: J. Bryan Batey, President David Manriquez, Vice President Kathy Scrivner, Clerk Derek Tisinger, Clerk Pro Tem Steven Rodrigue, Member Samreen Sandhu, Student Board Member - MEETING TIME AND PLACE: Call Meeting to Order: 6:00 p.m. - Board Room Closed Session: 6:05 p.m. - Conference Room "A" Reconvene to Open Session: 7:00 p.m. Board Room Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 - AGENDAS: Agendas are posted at the Kern High School District at least 72 hours prior to each meeting as well as at each school site. Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kern High School District can be inspected at the following address between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday: Superintendent's Office, Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. - HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees either before or during the Board's consideration of each item of business to be discussed at regular or special board meetings. Each member of the public wishing to speak must fill out an "Individual Request to Address the Board of Trustees" (yellow card) prior to the start of the meeting. Each person who addresses the Board must be first recognized by the presiding officer. - SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS: Assistive listening devices, agenda in Braille and/or alternative formats are available upon request. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, other auxiliary aids and services, or reasonable modifications to Board meeting policies and/or procedures, such as to assist members of the disability community who would like to request a disability-related accommodation in addressing the Board, are available if requested at least three business days prior to the Board meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please contact the Superintendent's Office, Kern High School District at 661-827-3154 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (Government Code 54954.2). - UPON REQUEST by a student's parent/guardian, or by the student if age 18 or older, the minutes of a meeting of the Kern High School District’s Board of Trustees shall not include the student's or parent/guardian's address, telephone number, date of birth, or email address, or the student's name or other directory information as defined in Education Code 49061. The request to exclude such information shall be made in writing to the secretary or clerk of the Board. (Education Code 49073.2) These requests to Kern High School District should be made in writing and made to the attention of: Dr. Michael Zulfa, Superintendent/Board Secretary, or Kathy Scrivner, Board Clerk and delivered to 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93309. For assistance or for additional information about this process or directory information please contact Graci Ashmore at (661) 827-3100. - PLEASE NOTE THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED and written minutes are subsequently prepared. Requests to exclude a student(s) or parent/guardian(s) information must be received within 10 days after the board meeting. A. PRELIMINARY Subject 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Procedural J. Bryan Batey, President David Manriquez, Vice President Kathy Scrivner, Clerk Derek Tisinger, Clerk Pro Tem Steven Rodrigue, Member Samreen Sandhu, Student Board Member File Attachments Subject 2. Adoption of Final Closed Session Agenda Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Action Any action taken in Closed Session will be announced in Open Session and reflected in the Official Minutes . File Attachments Subject 3. Hearing of Citizens on Items Listed on Closed Session Agenda Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Information Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees on item(s) listed on the Closed Session agenda before the Board of Trustees adjourns to Closed Session. Following recognition by the Board President, each speaker may have the floor for three minutes. Persons addressing the Board are requested to give their name and the group or organization they represent, if any, in order that an accurate record can be made in the minutes. Items not appearing on this agenda cannot, by law, be the subject of Board action. Such items may be placed on future agendas for full discussion and/or action. File Attachments Subject 4. Adjourn to Closed Session Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Action File Attachments B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Subject 1. Convene in Closed Session Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Discussion of Student Matters: Student Expulsions and/or Reinstatement Report Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item The Board of Trustees will receive recommendations from the Kern High School District Hearing Panel regarding two (2) discipline cases recommended for expulsion. The Education Code requires closed sessions in these cases to prevent disclosure of confidential student record information. File Attachments Subject 3. Public Employee Administrative Appointment: Supervising Administrator - Instructional Services Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 4. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Four (4) Potential Cases Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 5. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1). Five (5) Existing Cases: Case No. EEOC 480-2026-00889; Case No. 26CUB01492; Case No. 25CUB00371-MTS; Case No. 26CUB01286; OAH 2026010693 Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments Subject 6. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Kenny Seals, (Government Code Section 54956.8), Concerning Price and Terms for Property Locations: APN: 145-05-08 and 145-05-10 (Jere White and Rita White), Bakersfield, California Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 7. Adjournment of Closed Session Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments C. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Subject 1. Reconvene to Open Session Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Adoption of the Final Agenda Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action File Attachments Subject 3. Flag Salute Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees held on April 7, 2026 Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action File Attachments D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. Closed Session Report Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Type Report The Board President will report on action taken during its recently concluded closed session. File Attachments Subject 2. Approval of the Student Expulsion and/or Reinstatements Report Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Type Action File Attachments E. COMMUNICATIONS Subject 1. Communications Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category E. COMMUNICATIONS Type Information All communications are forward to the Board of Trustees under separate cover prior to the Board of Trustee's meeting. File Attachments F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject 1. Special Recognition of the Highland High School Ceramics Classes and Art Club Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees recognize the students of Highland High School Ceramics Classes and Art Club as they present their Poppies for the Veterans Project. Summary: Highland High School’s Ceramics classes and Art Club are collaborating on a year-round project to honor veterans and support the Honor Flight Network . Students create handmade ceramic poppies in recognition of Memorial Day . Half are donated to a National Cemetery for families to place on veterans’ graves, while the rest help raise funds for Honor Flight trips. Last year’s efforts helped send one veteran to Washington, D.C., and this year the program continues with support from the One Classroom at a Time Grant. File Attachments Subject 2. Superintendent's Comments on District Activities Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Report File Attachments Subject 3. Recognition of the Kern High School District's Classified School Employees of the Year for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition The Classified School Employee of the Year Program for the 2025-2026 school year is sponsored by the California Department of Education, and each district is asked to submit nominees to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. A District committee was formed for the selection of the classified employees. The Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) Program highlights contributions of classified school employees who support the education of California’s more than six million public school students from preschool through grade twelve. The CSEY Program pays tribute to the tireless efforts of our states outstanding classified school employees. From school bus drivers to cafeteria workers to instructional aides, these employees are the unsung heroes who play key roles in creating a school environment that contributes to the whole child by promoting student achievement, safety, and health. CSEY Awardees are recognized in May during Classified School Employee Week. The CDE invites county offices of education (COEs) to participate in the CSEY Program. To be eligible for the CSEY Program, nominees must: Be a current classified school employee of a California public school (preschool through grade twelve), including charter schools, school districts, and county offices of education. Be a rank-and-file employee, not in a management or supervisory position. Have a minimum of five years of service in nomination occupational specialty, with no minimum full-time equivalent. Be named as a finalist in their local county office of education competition. Superintendent Zulfa will announce the Kern High School District Classified Employees of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year. File Attachments Subject 4. Report on Teachers Nominated for Recognition from the Kern County Teachers of the Year Program for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition, Report Supporting Data: Superintendent Zulfa will report on teachers who were nominated by their individual school site to receive recognition from the Kern County Teachers of the Year Program. Since 1972 California has had a program to recognize exemplary and highly qualified teachers who represent our students and our schools. Nominations are submitted through county offices of education to the state level competition. The purpose of the California Teachers of the Year Program is to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of outstanding teachers. Nomination forms for the Kern County competition were submitted to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office. Kern High School District teachers recognized included the following: School Site Honoree Name Arvin High School Ruiz, Brenda Bakersfield Adult School Mullen, Sean Bakersfield High School Hamm, Eli Centennial High School Davenport, Joseph Del Oro High School Richert, Isaac East Bakersfield High School Contreras, Jannette Foothill High School Miller, Sean Frontier High School Prewett, Lee Golden Valley High School Beavers, Monica Highland High School Nielsen, Kathleen (Katy) Independence High School Villasenor, Courtney Kern Valley High School Van de Kerkhoff, Heather Liberty High School Scheler, Antoinette Mira Monte High School McKenzie, Joshua North High School O'Connor, Amber Regional Occupational Center Wright, Chad Ridgeview High School Ibarra, Esther Shafter High School Garza, Daniel South High School Garcia, Antonio Stockdale High School Morales, Tracee West High School Gabion, Angel Rose File Attachments Subject 5. Report on the Recognition of Kern High School District Retirees on June 8, 2026 Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Information Superintendent Zulfa will report on the District’s bi-annual recognition of Kern High School District retirees that will be held at the June 8, 2026 at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. A reception will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room Lobby of the Kern High School District, with formal presentation of a retirement plaque and lifetime activity pass for each retiree during the Open Session of the Board meeting. A copy of the Retiree flyer is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Retiree Flyer June 2026.pdf (86 KB) G. HEARING OF CITIZENS Subject 1. Hearing of Citizens: Members of the Public shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees either before or during the Board's consideration of each item of business to be discussed at regular or special board meetings. The time allotted shall be three minutes per individual speaker, with a maximum of 15 minutes in each subject area. This time may be used to address any item on the agenda, or any matter of concern within the jurisdiction of the Kern High School District. Each person who addresses the Board must be first recognized by the presiding chair. The Yellow Speaker Card must be submitted to the Board's Secretary before the Board meeting starts. Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. HEARING OF CITIZENS Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. PUBLIC REQUEST: Jakara Movement Presentation Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. HEARING OF CITIZENS Type Presentation Khair (Jakara Movement) is a statewide internship for high school students that focuses on substance use education and prevention in the schools and community. The group will provide an oral report along with a PowerPoint Presentation. File Attachments H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Subject 1. Kern High School Teachers Association, Cathy Adams, President Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 2. California School Employees Association, Chapter #81, Carlos Flores, President Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 3. California School Employees Association, Chapter #901, Police Officers, Officer Mark Calvillo, Representative Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 4. California School Employees Association, Chapter #747, Transportation - Emma Arvizu, President Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 5. Kern High School District Management & Confidential Association, Roman Aguilar, President Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 6. Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 777, Skilled Trade Union, Unit D, Luis Badilla, Steward Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 7. Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 777, Supervisors, Unit F Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments I. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND/OR ITEMS FOR ACTION Subject 1. Board of Trustees Member Reports and/or Inquiries Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND/OR ITEMS FOR ACTION Type Discussion File Attachments J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Subject 1. Approval of Proclamation Naming the Month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action Recommendation: Approve the attached Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Kern High School District, and encourage teachers, staff members, and students to use this opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals. Background: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a month to set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander men and women throughout history. Since its inception, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has always been celebrated in May. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Proclamation Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026.pdf (289 KB) Subject 2. Approval of Proclamation Naming the Day of May 6, 2026 as National School Nurse Day in the Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action Recommendation: To approve the attached Proclamation recognizing May 6, 2026, as National School Nurse Day in the Kern High School District. Background: National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. National School Nurse Day is a day to recognize the importance of school nurses and what they do for our students. School nurses play an integral role in the health of students, regardless of whether they're in school or not. School nurses support students and student health every day of the year. On National School Nurse Day, we take special time to celebrate and recognize the contributions that school nurses are making to the health and learning of our nation's 50 million children. The Kern High School District encourages teachers, staff members, and students to use this opportunity to recognize the contributions of nurses in the Kern High School District. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Proclamation National School Nurse Day 2026.pdf (159 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Proclamation Naming May 13, 2026, as Day of the Teacher in the Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action In honoring and celebrating the work that teachers do every day, and the support and guidance they give to students, May 13th will mark the 44th anniversary of California's Day of the Teacher. This year's Day of the Teacher theme is: "California Public Schools: Home to All Students." Day of the Teacher arose out of legislation co-sponsored by CTA and the Association of Mexican American Educators. Senator Joseph Montoya wrote the bill (Senate Bill 1546) and it was adopted in 1982. California has patterned its celebration after the traditional "El Dia del Maestro" festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Proclamation Day of the Teacher 2026.pdf (183 KB) Subject 4. Approval of Proclamation Naming the Week of May 17-23, 2026 as Classified School Employee Week in the Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action This year's Classified School Employee Week's theme is "Students Thrive Where Classified Work." Over 2,000 classified school employees provide valuable services to the schools and students of the Kern High School District, as well as contributing to the establishment and promotion of a position in an instructional environment. They serve a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of the District's students and strive for excellence in all areas. Classified School Employee Week began as a resolution at CSEA’s Annual Conference in 1984. Two years later, it was adopted as California Senate Bill 1552 and decreed to be an official recognition of classified school employees. The union represents close to 220,000 classified employees in California. Classified professional includes secretaries, custodians, paraeducators, bus drivers, clerks, warehouse workers and many other support employees in California's schools and community colleges. In recognition of this special week, schools and district departments will be encouraged to plan special events to recognize the classified employees for their efforts. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments PROCLAMATION Classified School Employee Week 2026.pdf (426 KB) Subject 5. Second Reading and Approval of Adoption of Revision to Board Policies and/or Board Bylaws as Recommended by District Administrative Staff and/or California School Boards Association Policy Updates – BP 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 Professional Standards; BP 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24 Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions; BP 6146.4 Differential Graduation and Competency Standards for Students with Disabilities; BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children; BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action Recommendation: Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive as Second Reading and Approval of Adoption, the revised Board Policies and/or Board Bylaws as Recommended by District Administrative Staff and/or California School Boards Association Policy Updates – BP 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 Professional Standards; BP 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24 Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions; BP 6146.4 Differential Graduation and Competency Standards for Students with Disabilities; BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children; BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth. Supporting Data: Pursuant to Board of Trustees Board Bylaw 9310, staff members regularly review Board of Trustees policies, administrative regulations, and exhibits to compare them against the latest sample material from CSBA to reflect new legislation. After comparison, appropriate updates, and revisions for Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are presented for Board of Trustees consideration for appropriate action as recommended by staff. BP 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 Professional Standards BP 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24 Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions BP 6146.4 Differential Graduation and Competency Standards for Students with Disabilities BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2026-05-04 Second Read & Approval BP 4119.21_4219.21_4319.21 Professional Standards.pdf (421 KB) 2026-05-04 Second Read & Approval BP 4119.24_4219.24_4319.24 Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions.pdf (430 KB) 2026-05-04 Second Read & Approval BP 6146.4 Differential Graduation and Competency Standards for Students with Disabilities.pdf (425 KB) 2026-05-04 Second Read & Approval BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children.pdf (411 KB) 2026-05-04 Second Read & Approval BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth.pdf (445 KB) Subject 6. First Reading of the Proposed Revisions to Board Policies and/or Board Bylaws as Recommended by District Administrative Staff and/or California School Boards Association Policy Updates – BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan; BP 3470 Debt Issuance and Management; BP 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process; BP 6175 Migrant Education Program; BP 7214 General Obligation Bonds Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type First Reading Recommendation: Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive as First Reading the revised Board Policies and/or Board Bylaws as Recommended by District Administrative Staff and/or California School Boards Association Policy Updates –BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan; BP 3470 Debt Issuance and Management; BP 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process; BP 6175 Migrant Education Program; BP 7214 General Obligation Bonds. Supporting Data: Pursuant to Board of Trustees Board Bylaw 9310, staff members regularly review Board of Trustees policies, administrative regulations, and exhibits to compare them against the latest sample material from California School Boards Association (CSBA) to reflect new legislation. After comparison, appropriate updates, and revisions for Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are presented for Board of Trustees consideration for appropriate action as recommended by staff. BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan BP 3470 Debt Issuance and Management BP 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process BP 6175 Migrant Education Program BP 7214 General Obligation Bonds. A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2026-05-04 First Read BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan.pdf (395 KB) 2026-05-04 First Read BP 3470 Debt Issuance and Management.pdf (605 KB) 2026-05-04 First Read BP 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion_Due Process.pdf (435 KB) 2026-05-04 First Read BP 6175 Migrant Education Program.pdf (390 KB) 2026-05-04 First Read BP 7214 General Obligation Bonds.pdf (509 KB) K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Subject 1. Receipt of Courses of Study Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Receive Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive the Courses of Study on the attached list. These courses will be on file in the Office of Instruction for public inspection. They will be presented for approval at the next regular Board Meeting. The list of courses is attached as Public Content. File Attachments COS Receive May 4 2026.pdf (228 KB) Subject 2. Public Hearing on Sale or Disposal of Instructional Materials Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Public Hearing, Receive The Kern High School District's Instruction Division hereby notifies the public that there is a list of instructional materials, compiled from our various school sites, that will be up for sale or disposal. These instructional materials are outdated and/or damaged and are subject to replacement. In accordance with Board Policy 3270, a Public Notice was provided regarding the disposal of these materials. This item will be brought back as an action item at the June Board meeting. We will be open to Public Comments on this matter at the Board Meeting on June 8, 2026. File Attachments Sale or Disposal List May 2026.pdf (264 KB) Subject 3. Receive Basic Textbook Adoptions for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 School Year Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Receive Recommendation is made the the Board of Trustees receive the report from District Department Chairs for basic textbooks for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 School Year. The books on the attached list have been evaluated and selected by subject area teacher committees at the individual schools, approved by District Department Chairs, and are available for public inspection in the Office of Instruction. The Board will be asked to adopt the recommendations of the Department Chairs at the next Board Meeting. The textbook list is attached under Public Content. File Attachments Textbook Adoptions_2 Fall Semester 2026-27.pdf (211 KB) L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. No Agenda Items Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Type File Attachments M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Human Resources Division - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. No Agenda Items Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Human Resources Division - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type File Attachments N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Business Division - Kenny Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. PUBLIC HEARING to Receive Comments Regarding a Proposed Award of the Exclusive Contract for District-wide Purchase of Beverage and Food Items for Student Stores and Concession Stands with Sysco Ventura, Inc. Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Business Division - Kenny Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Public Hearing R ecommendation : It is recommended that the Board of Trustees conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to receive public comments on the District's proposed award of the exclusive contract for the purchase of beverage and food items for student stores and concession stands. Supporting Data : Pursuant to Senate Bill 65, which amended Section 35182.5 of the Education Code, existing law prohibits the governing board of a school district from entering into or extending a contract that grants exclusive or non-exclusive advertising rights, or grants the right to the exclusive or non-exclusive sale of carbonated beverages, or non-nutritious beverage or non-nutritious food within the district to a person, business, or corporation unless the governing board of the school district (a) has adopted a policy after a public hearing to ensure that the district has internal controls in place regarding the expenditure of public funds, and that contracts are entered into on a competitive basis pursuant Public Contract Code Section 20111 and (b) provides to parents, guardians, pupils and members of the public the opportunity to comment on the contract by holding a public hearing on the contract during a regular scheduled Board meeting. An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. File Attachments Subject 2. Award of RFP No. 7003 - District-wide Purchase of Beverage and Food Items for Student Stores and Concession Stands to Sysco Ventura, Inc. Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Business Division - Kenny Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Action Recommendation : It is recommende d that the Board of Trustees approve the Award of RFP No. 7003 - District-wide Purchase of Beverage and Food Items for Student Stores and Concession Stands to Sysco Ventura, Inc. Supporting Data : An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. File Attachments Subject 3. Acceptance of the Citizens' Oversight Committee 2022 Measure E Annual Report 2024-2025 Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Business Division - Kenny Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Action, Report T he Board of Trustees is requested to approve the Citizens' Oversight Committee 2022 Measure E Annual Report 2024-2025 as required by Education Code 15280 (6). An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Measure E Annual Report 2024-2025 is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2024-2025 Annual Report Measure E.pdf (179 KB) O. CONSENT AGENDA - Items Required by Law and/or Items in Accordance with the District's Administrative Code and/or Education Code Subject 1. Approval of Consent Agenda Items - The Board will be asked to consider and approve all the following items by a single vote, unless any member of the Board or staff asks that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered and discussed separately. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved by the Board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. A Board member’s affirmative vote on the Consent Agenda is considered as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each item listed. Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. CONSENT AGENDA - Items Required by Law and/or Items in Accordance with the District's Administrative Code and/or Education Code Type Action (Consent) File Attachments P. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Subject 1. No Consent Agenda Items Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category P. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Type File Attachments Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Subject 1. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Independence High School E-Sports Club - 2026 EGF National Tournament Boeing Center in San Antonio, Texas Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Out of Area Trip Request for Independence High School E-Sports Club to attend the 2026 E-Sports EGF National Tournament at the Boeing Center in San Antonio, Texas from May 14, 2026, through May 18, 2026. There will be seven (7) students chaperoned by E-Sport Coaches, Jorge Juarez and Clare Rossetto. They will travel via airplane. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan 4.245 A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, Itinerary, and Student List is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT Request- _001.pdf (235 KB) Subject 2. Approval of Out of Area Trip Request - West High School E-Sports - 2026 EGF National Tournament Boeing Center in San Antonio, Texas Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for the West High School EGF Esports team to travel to San Antonio, Texas from May 14- May 18, 2026, to compete in the EGF Esports National Championship. There will be 6 students and 1 chaperone, Spencer Lawhon, traveling by airplane. Funding Source: Title IV/CTEIG/Club Funds A copy of the Out of The Area Trip Request, Itinerary and list of participating students is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT request W_001.pdf (652 KB) Subject 3. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request- Regional Occupational Center & Career Technical Education Center Students - SkillsUSA National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Out of Area Trip Request for the Regional Occupational Center & Career Technical Education Center students to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, June 1-6, 2026, to compete in the SkillsUSA National Competition. Fourteen (14) students and four (4) advisors/chaperones will be traveling by airplane and ground transportation. Funding Source : CTEIG A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, participating student names, instructor/chaperone names, and itinerary is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT request-R_001.pdf (449 KB) Subject 4. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request- East Bakersfield High School - Forensics Team - 2026 National Speech and Debate Championship - Richmond, Virginia Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for East Bakersfield High School Forensics Team to travel to Richmond, Virginia to compete at the National Speech and Debate Championship from June 12, 2026, to June 19, 2026. Three (3) students and three (3) chaperones will travel via airplane. They will be traveling with West High School staff and students. Funding Source: Title IV A copy of the Out of State Trip Request, Itinerary, and student and chaperone list is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out Of Area Trip Req EBHS - Richmond, VA.pdf (255 KB) Subject 5. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Stockdale High School - Forensics Team - 2026 National Speech and Debate Championship - Richmond, Virginia Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for the Stockdale High School Forensics Team to travel to Richmond, Virginia from June 12, 2026, through June 22, 2026, to represent in the National Speech and Debate Championship. Fourteen (14) students and Four (4) Kern High School District chaperones will be attending and traveling by airplane. Funding Source: Stockdale High School Title IV and Student Fundraising A copy of the Field trip, itinerary and student list is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT - StHS Ri_001.pdf (290 KB) Subject 6. Approval of Out of Area Trip Request- West High School Speech and Debate Team - 2026 National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Richmond, Virginia Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for the West High School Speech and Debate team to travel to Richmond, Virginia on June 12-19, 2026, to compete in the National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament. There will be two (2) chaperones and five (5) students traveling by airplane. Funding source: Local Control Accountability Program 4.245 A Copy of the Out of the Area Trip Request Form, Itinerary, and Roster are attached in Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT -WHS Rich_001.pdf (300 KB) Subject 7. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Bakersfield High School National Speech and Debate Team - National Speech and Debate Championship - Richmond, Virginia Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for members of the Bakersfield High School National Speech and Debate Team to participate in the National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, taking place on June 13, 2026 - June 22, 2026. Three (3) students will be competing in this competition and will be chaperoned by three (3) Kern High School District employee. The male chaperone is shared with Stockdale High School. Funding Source: Title IV A copy of the Field Trip, Itinerary and student list is attached as Public Content File Attachments Out of Area FT- BHS Rich_001.pdf (244 KB) Subject 8. Approval of Out of Area Trip Request - Del Oro High School Mariachi Music Club - New York, New York Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for the Del Oro High School Mariachi Music Club to travel to New York, New York on June 11, 2026 -June 15, 2026, to represent California by performing at Carnegie Hall. Twelve (12) students and six (6) chaperones will be attending and traveling by airplane. Funding source: Prop 28 and ASB funds A copy of the Out of Area Field Trip Request form, Itinerary and Student list is attached in Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT Request D_001.pdf (225 KB) Subject 9. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - North High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) - Washington, DC Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Out of Area Trip Request for the North High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students to attend the Washington Leadership Conference June 2- June 6, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Six (6) students and two (2) chaperones will be traveling by airplane. The Washington Leadership Conference is the highest-level leadership conference offered by the National FFA Organization. It inspires students to become changemakers in their communities, focus on personal growth, service, and agricultural advocacy. The conference includes sessions on leadership, tours of national monuments and landmarks, and congressional visits with representations. Funding Source: Perkins A copy of the Field trip request, student and chaperone list and itinerary is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT- NHS Wahi_001.pdf (369 KB) Subject 10. Approval of Subscription Quote Agreement with Beanstack (Zoobean) and Kern High School District/Frontier High School Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve a Subscription Quote Agreement with Beanstack (Zoobean) and Kern High School District/Frontier High School for increased reading and participation for the 2026-2027 school year. Beanstack is a program that sets collective and individual reading goals to keep readers on track and spark motivation with friendly competitions and active reading strategies that turn reading into long-term engagement. This program provides meaningful rewards and recognition to celebrate student progress. The term of this Subscription Quote Agreement is July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with a total cost of $1,338.00. Funding Source: Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention A copy of the Subscription Quote Agreement is attached as Public Content File Attachments Beanstack (Zoobean) 2026-2027 Renewal- Frontier HS.pdf (40 KB) Subject 11. Approval of Quote License Agreement between Possip and Kern High School District/Kern Valley High School Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Quote License Agreement between Possip and Kern High School District/Kern Valley High School for a school-wide subscription to Possip Pulse Checks for families, staff, and students during the 2026-2027 school year. With the Pulse Checks platform, Possip assists site administration with learning what their team needs, what's working, and their ideas to improve the school community, increase retention, morale, and the overall school environment. Possip will help Kern Valley High School engage all voices through routine text messages and email, keeping a pulse on the community in an instant. For the 2026-2027 school year, the total cost of the License Agreement will be $7,291.37. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Third Party Intervention 1.061 A copy of the Quote License Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Possip SY26-27 (FM, SF, SU)- Kern Valley HS.pdf (209 KB) Subject 12. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools - Schools Community Partnerships and Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) - Schools Community Partnerships and Kern High School District (KHSD) beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This MOU is entered into between the KCSOS through the Community Schools Program and KHSD. The overarching goal of KCSOS Community Schools Program is to increase the capacity of school districts to address the whole child including the social and emotional needs of students, provide direct support and help remove barriers to learning, and improve outcomes for students. KHSD will utilize the Bridge Grant Program to fund one full-time Mental Health Clinician from KCSOS at the cost of $197,450.40, that will specifically provide behavioral health services for KHSD McKinney-Vento and foster youth for the 2026-2027 school year. Funding Source : Bridge Grant Program A copy of the MOU is attached as Public Content. File Attachments KCSOS MHC-MOU Contract 2_001.pdf (506 KB) Subject 13. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and Kern High School District (KHSD) Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and Kern High School District (KHSD) to provide services pursuant to the Children and Youth Behavioral Initiative ("CYBHI") during the 2025-2026 school year. This Memorandum of Understanding is between the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) regarding receiving the allocation of $315,905.00 to prevent the disruption of providing school-linked behavioral health services in the 2025–26 school year, including staffing costs for school employees who provide youth mental health services as well as for technical assistance for the continued implementation of the school-linked statewide fee schedule established pursuant to Section 5961.4 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funding Source: n/a A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content File Attachments FE MOU - Kern High School District (updated).pdf (253 KB) Subject 14. Approval of Short Term Consultant Agreement between Adam Sawyer and the Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Adam Sawyer and the Kern High School District (KHSD) to provide services for the Kern High School District Teacher Residency Program from May 4, 2026, through March 4, 2027, for the flat fee of $3,135.00. Adam will provide services including planning meetings, with meeting agendas to include Dual Enrollment criteria and process with California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) to launch LBST110; In-person convening with Liberal Studies faculty and staff and KHSD Instructional and planning team; Administrative work including CSUB SSE Curriculum Committee approval process, preparation of course for CSUB Course Catalog, communications and planning with CSUB Dual Enrollments Office, Coordination with Liberal Studies and teacher education faculty and staff, and planning and convening with instructional, aligning KHSD course of study with CSUB. Funding Source: Capacity Grant A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA Adam Sawyer_001.pdf (386 KB) Subject 15. Approval of Short Term Consultant Agreement between Salvador Flores and the Kern High School District/Arvin High School Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Salvador Flores and the Kern High School District beginning August 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Salvador will provide Mariachi vocal and instrumental instruction and attend fieldtrips and performances along with the Arvin High School music instructor. The music instruction will be provided after school, two days a week, for 2.5 hours. Total cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Funding source: Prop 28 A copy of the Short-Term Consultant Agreement is attached as a Public Content. File Attachments STCA SalvadorFlores_AHS.pdf (539 KB) Subject 16. Approval of Short Term Consultant Agreement between Leticia Ramirez Puente and the Kern High School District/Arvin High School Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Leticia Ramirez Puente and the Kern High School District beginning August 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Leticia will provide Mariachi vocal and instrumental instruction and attend fieldtrips and performances along with the Arvin High School music instructor. The music instruction will be provided after school, two days a week, for 2.5 hours. Total cost not to exceed $15, 000.00. Funding Source: Prop 28 A copy of the STCA is attached as Public Content File Attachments STCA LeticiaRamirezPuentes_AHS.pdf (530 KB) Subject 17. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Marilyn Perez and the Kern High School District/Arvin High School Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Marilyn Perez and the Kern High School District beginning September 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Marilyn will provide Mariachi vocal and instrumental instruction and attend fieldtrips and performances along with the Arvin High School music instructor. The music instruction will be provided after school, two days a week, for 2.5 hours. Total cost not to exceed $5,000.00. Funding Source: Prop 28 A copy of the Short-Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA MarilynPerez_AHS.pdf (464 KB) Subject 18. Approval of the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Pacific West Sound and the Kern High School District/Shafter High School Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Pacific West Sound and the Kern High School District/Shafter High School. In collaboration with Avolites, Pacific West Sound will provide specialized training to students enrolled in Technical Theater and Video Production courses at Shafter High School. The training will focus on Avolities console system including the Avokey V12 Titan Mobile and AI lighting system. The training will consist of up to 28 hours of training and a total cost not to exceed $3,630.00. Funding Source: Title I A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA PacWest - SHhs.pdf (500 KB) Subject 19. Approval of the Amended Kern County Superintendent of Schools Plan for Educational Services to Expelled Students for the 2024-2027 Fiscal Years Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Amended Kern County Superintendent of Schools Plan for Educational Services to Expelled Students for the 2024-2027 Fiscal Years - Amended January of 2026. California Education Code Section 48926 requires county superintendents, in conjunction with superintendents of school districts within the county, to maintain a plan for providing educational services to all expelled pupils in the county. The triennial plan completed in 2024 now requires board approved revisions based on the recent legislative passage of Assembly Bill 1230. Representatives from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools have updated the Countywide Plan for Providing Educational Services to Expelled Students to align with the requirements of Assembly Bill 1230. Once local boards have reviewed and approved this updated Plan, the county board will review the amended plan at their board meeting to be held June 9, 2026. A copy of the amended Kern County Plan for Providing Educational Services to Expelled Students and District Superintendent Acknowledgement Form are attached as public content. File Attachments Updated AB 1230 Countywide Plan 2024-2027.pdf (354 KB) District Superintendent Acknowledgement Form.pdf (123 KB) Subject 20. Approval of Basic Textbook Adoptions for the Fall Semester 2026-2027 School Year Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Basic Textbook Adoption for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 School Year. The books on the attached list have been evaluated and selected by subject area teacher committees at the individual schools, and approved by District Teachers On Special Assignment (TOSAs). The books have been available for public inspection in the Office of Instruction since the last regular Board Meeting on April 7, 2026. A copy of the list of textbooks is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Textbook Adoptions Fall Semester 2026-27.pdf (212 KB) Subject 21. Approval of Courses of Study Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Courses of Study on the attached list. These courses have been on file in the Office of Instruction since the last regular Board Meeting. Copies of the Courses of Study are provided as Public Content. File Attachments COS Approval May 4 2026.pdf (219 KB) 71347 Introduction to Teaching II.pdf (816 KB) 77442 Advanced Hospitality CTE.pdf (534 KB) 99683 Nurse Assistant Accelerated.pdf (552 KB) R. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Subject 1. Approval of the Program Self-Evaluation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR) Contract between California Department of Social Services and the Kern High School District Meeting May 4, 2026 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that Board of Trustees approve and provide feedback on the Program Self-Evaluation (PSE) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR) contract, between the California Department of Social Services and the Kern High School District. A copy of t