Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District

3 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Professional Development Service Center Board Room 1791 W. Acacia Ave., Hemet, CA 92545 Study Session 3:00 p.m. Closed Session 4:00 p.m. Open Session 5:30 p.m. --- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate the public meetings of the District's governing board, please contact the office of the District Superintendent at (951)765-5100. ----- Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability. A. PUBLIC MEETING Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call/Establishment of Quorum Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Hearing Session - Opportunity to Address the Board on Closed Session Items Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Information, Procedural This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address a Board item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken. To address the Board, please complete a Public Comment Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you at the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Public Comment Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. Per Board Bylaw 9323, i ndividual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes . Government Code Section 54954.(2)(3) prohibits the Governing Board from discussing or taking action on any matter that is not on the published agenda. Board members may ask questions for clarification on comments made and, if appropriate, may refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for future follow-up. File Attachments Subject 4. Study Session: Student Services Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Discussion, Information File Attachments Subject 5. Announcement of Closed Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments B. CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. To Discuss Negotiations with the Chief Negotiator, per Government Code 3549.1 and 54957.6 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2. To Discuss the Employee Items as listed, per Government Code 54957, 54957.6 and 3549.1; Public Employee Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code 54957 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 3. To Discuss Pupil Personnel Items as listed, per 49070 and 76232 of the Education Code; deliberations regarding the expulsion of students; reconsideration of inter- or intra-district transfer requests Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 4. To Confer with the Real Property Negotiator, per Government Code 54956.8 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 5. To Confer with Legal Counsel - Anticipated/Existing/Initiation of Litigation, per Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)(2)(3)(4) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Subject 1. Report Out from Closed Session if Needed Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Procedural The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Sofia Silva Higuera, 4th Grade student at Valle Vista Elementary School. File Attachments Subject 3. Revision/Adoption/Ordering of Agenda Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Adopt or Amend Agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt or Amend Agenda. Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Subject 1. Celebrating with Christi Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Information Highlights of staff, students and initiatives in Hemet Unified School District. File Attachments Subject 2. Recognition of Tahquitz High School Football Team - Kristen Anderson, Assistant Superintendent Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Public Relations RATIONALE The Tahquitz High School Football Team earned the distinct honor of playing in the CIF Southern Section (CIFSS) Division 10 Championship Game. Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Subject 3. Recognition of West Valley High School Girls Volleyball Team - Kristen Anderson, Assistant Superintendent Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Public Relations RATIONALE The West Valley High School Girls Volleyball Team is recognized for its outstanding season, which culminated in its advancement to the CIF Championship Game. Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Subject 4. Good Apple Award - Dr. Derek Jindra Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Public Relations Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent, will recognize Humberto Magana, an employee in the Hemet Unified School District. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Subject 5. Governing Board Recognition and Award - Ross Valenzuela, Trustee Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Public Relations Trustee Ross Valenzuela will recognize Mr. Travis Henderson, teacher at Hemet High School, with the January 2026 Governing Board Recognition and Award. File Attachments Subject 6. Student Representatives' Reports - Lily Snow, Academy of Innovation; Sabrina Moon, Alessandro; Christopher Gonzalez, Tahquitz High School Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Information, Reports File Attachments E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Subject 1. Summary of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) Presentation - Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Summary of CFD Formations Presentation HUSD FINAL.pdf (572 KB) Subject 2. Strategic Priorities and LCAP Mid-Year Update Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Action, Discussion, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Dr. Jennifer Martin Assistant Superintendent, Improvement & Analytics File Attachments Hemet USD 2025-26 LCAP - Mid Year Update - Outcome Data (1).pdf (480 KB) Hemet USD 2025-26 LCAP - Mid Year Update - Analysis (1).pdf (334 KB) F. HEARING SESSION - OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Subject 1. Opportunity to Address the Board - Public Comments Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. HEARING SESSION - OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Type Information, Procedural This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address a Board item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken. To address the Board, please complete a Public Comment Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you at the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Public Comment Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. Per Board Bylaw 9323, i ndividual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes . Government Code Section 54954.(2)(3) prohibits the Governing Board from discussing or taking action on any matter that is not on the published agenda. Board members may ask questions for clarification on comments made and, if appropriate, may refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for future follow-up. File Attachments G. ACTION ITEMS Subject 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 4087 Declaring Intent to Establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 and To Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Within Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4087 RATIONALE The School District has been requested by KB HOME Cal Management Services LLC ( the “Owner”), to form a community facilities district, to fund school facilities of the School District and facilities of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District (“VWRPD”), including parks, paseos and trails. The property owned by the Owner is located in the County of Riverside (the “Property”). The Owner anticipates development of 164 residential dwelling units. Pursuant to a mitigation agreement to be presented to the Board at a subsequent meeting, the Owner will agree, among other things, to the payment of a mitigation amount which is anticipated to be equal to the greater of (a) 130% of the School District’s applicable Level I Fees or Level II Fees then in effect or (b) 100% of the School District’s Level III Fees then in effect if the School District is authorized to charge Level III Fees. In order to finance facilities of VWRPD, including parks, paseos and trails, the School District and the Owner propose to enter into and execute a joint community facilities agreement with VWRPD, the form of which will be presented to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Resolution No. 4087 states the intention of the Governing Board of the School District to establish CFD No. 2026-1 and make related findings and determinations. This Resolution also identifies the boundaries of the proposed CFD No. 2026-1, orders preparation of a public report, and includes a description of a Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax with respect to CFD No. 2026-1 (the “Rate and Method”) that will be authorized for collection within CFD No. 2026-1 once formed and the Special Taxes are authorized. The Rate and Method provides for annual Special Taxes to be levied within CFD No. 2026-1 at specified rates and provides for a method whereby the Special Tax obligation with respect to property within CFD No. 2026-1 may be prepaid under specified terms and conditions. Resolution No. 4087 also makes certain findings required by the Mello-Roos Act, directs that a public hearing will be held regarding the formation of CFD No. 2026-1 at the Board meeting of March 3, 2026, directs certain notices, including notices of the public hearing, to be given to members of the public generally and provides for a general description of the method of voting which will be utilized to authorize the Special Taxes within CFD No. 2026-1. Resolution No. 4087 acknowledges the proposal that the Owner will pay costs incurred by the School District in creating CFD No. 2026-1 and that the terms thereof will be set forth in a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement, by and between the School District and the Builder, the form of which will be presented to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Adoption of Resolution No. 4087 Declaring Intent to Establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 and to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Within Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 1a 4087 Resolution of Intention to Establish - Hemet CFD 2026-1, 1.pdf (628 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4087 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 2. Adoption of Resolution No. 4088 Declaring Intent to Incur Bonded Indebtedness and Other Debt Within Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4088 RATIONALE The School District has been requested by KB HOME Cal Management Services LLC ( the “Owner”), to form a community facilities district, to fund school facilities of the School District and facilities of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District (“VWRPD”), including parks, paseos and trails. The property owned by the Owner is located in the County of Riverside (the “Property”). The Owner anticipates development of 164 residential dwelling units. Pursuant to a mitigation agreement that will be presented to the Board at a subsequent meeting, the Owner will agree, among other things, to the payment of a mitigation amount which is anticipated to be equal to the greater of (a) 130% of the School District’s applicable Level I Fees or Level II Fees then in effect or (b) 100% of the School District’s Level III Fees then in effect if the School District is authorized to charge Level III Fees. In order to finance facilities of VWRPD, including parks, paseos and trails, the School District and the Owner propose to enter into and execute a joint community facilities agreement with VWRPD, the form of which will be presented to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Resolution No. 4088 states the intention of the Governing Board of the School District to incur bonded indebtedness within CFD No. 2026-1 in an amount not to exceed Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000) and other debt for CFD No. 2026-1. The amount of the bonded indebtedness authorization for CFD No. 2026-1 was negotiated between the School District and the Owner. Adoption of Resolution No. 4088 Declaring Intent to Incur Bonded Indebtedness and Other Debt Within Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 2a 4088 Resolution of Intention to Incur Debt - Hemet CFD 2026-1, 1.pdf (219 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4088 Motion by Ross Valenzuela, second by Stacey Bailey. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 3. Adoption of Resolution No. 4089 Approving and Ordering the Recording of the Boundary Map of Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 of the Hemet Unified School District Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4089 RATIONALE Resolution No. 4089 approves and orders the recording of the boundary map for proposed CFD No. 2026-1. Under the requirements of the Government Code and the Streets and Highway Code, a public agency intending to form a community facilities district must approve and record a boundary map showing the outer boundaries of the proposed community facilities district. The boundary map for proposed CFD No. 2026-1 has been prepared by Special District Financing & Administration (a copy of which is attached to Resolution No. 4089). Under this Resolution, the boundary map is approved as the map for the proposed CFD No. 2026-1 and will be recorded with the County Recorder in order to comply with the relevant statutory requirements. Adoption of Resolution No. 4089 Approving and Ordering the Recording of a Boundary Map of Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 3a 4089 Resolution re Boundary Map - Hemet CFD 2026-1, 1.pdf (337 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4089 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 4. Adoption of Resolution No. 4111 to Self-Certify Increased Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4111 RATIONALE Business Services requests adoption of Resolution No. 4111 to Self-Certify Increased Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2, Part 200, Section 200.320 states that local public school districts may annually self-certify a micro-purchase threshold of up to $50,000. Adoption of Resolution No. 4111 to Self-Certify Increased Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold. Financial Impact: N/A Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments P4a HUSD-Template Reso Self-Certifying Micro-Purchase Threshold Res # 4111.pdf (319 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4111 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 5. Adoption of Resolution No. 4112 to Terminate The Emergency Repairs and Replacement of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower System Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4112 RATIONALE Business Services requests adoption of Resolution No. 4112 to terminate the emergency repairs and replacement of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower System. On September 9, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. 4099 to authorize the emergency repair and replacement of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower System. On October 14, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. 4103 to review the need and provide approval to continue the ongoing emergency repairs and replacement of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower. On November 17, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. 4107 to review the need and provide approval to continue the ongoing emergency repairs and replacement of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower. On December 16, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. 4109 to review the need and provide approval to continue the ongoing emergency repairs and replacement of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower. On or about December 30, 2025, the emergency repair work on the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower System was completed by ACCO Engineered Systems. Resolution No. 4112 is to terminate the emergency status for the repair of the Nutrition Center Refrigeration Cooling Tower System as required by Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(2). Financial Impact: $348,948.00 Funding Source: Cafeteria Fund Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments N1a Adoption of Resolution No. 4112 Authorize Cont. Ongoing Emergency Repair Nutrition Center.pdf (122 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 6. Approval of the revised Student & Tutor, Classified Substitute, and Certificated Substitute Hourly Pay Schedules Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of the revised Student & Tutor, Classified Substitute, and Certificated Substitute Hourly Pay Schedules RATIONALE Human Resources requests approval of the revised Student & Tutor Hourly Pay Schedule 208/300, Classified Substitute Hourly Pay Schedule 399, and Certificated Substitute Hourly Pay Schedule 126. Updating the Salary Schedules to reflect the extra duty rate of pay based on the California Minimum Wage. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Student & Tutor Houly Pay Schedule Eff 1-1-2026.pdf (137 KB) Classified Substitute Hourly Pay Schedule Eff 1-1-2026.pdf (148 KB) Certificated Substitute Hourly Pay Schedule Eff 1-1-2026.pdf (111 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the revised Student & Tutor, Classified Substitute, and Certificated Substitute Hourly Pay Schedules Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 7. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #14-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #14-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #14-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #14-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 8. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #15-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #15-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #15-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for a calendar year with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in January 2027. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #15-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 9. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #16-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #16-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #16-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for a calendar year with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in January 2027. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #16-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 10. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #17-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #17-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #17-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. The panel further recommends that a review meeting be scheduled in June 2026 to consider whether to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at Tahquitz High School on a Behavior Contract. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #17-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 11. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #18-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #18-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #18-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Academy of Innovation, a private school, or another school district. The panel recommends that the enforcement of the expulsion for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year be suspended, with enrollment at the Academy of Innovation on a Behavior Contract. The panel further recommends that a review meeting be scheduled in June 2026 to consider whether to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at Tahquitz High School on a Behavior Contract. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #18-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 12. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #19-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #19-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #19-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year, with enrollment at the Academy of Innovation, a private school, or another school district. The panel further recommends that the enforcement of the expulsion be suspended for the second semester, with enrollment at the Academy of Innovation on a Behavior Contract. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in June 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #19-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 13. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #20-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #20-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #20-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. The panel further recommends that a review meeting be scheduled in June 2026 to consider whether to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at Tahquitz High School on a Behavior Contract. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #20-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeremy Parsons. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 14. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #21-2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #21-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #21-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at Dartmouth Middle School, a private school, or another school district. The panel recommends that the enforcement of the expulsion for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year be suspended, with enrollment at Dartmouth Middle School on a Behavior Contract. The panel further recommends that a review meeting be scheduled in June 2026 to consider whether to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at Tahquitz High School on a Behavior Contract. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #21-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 15. Approval of Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100857 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100857 RATIONALE Pursuant to the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100857, the District will provide Compensatory Education Services not to exceed $11,750, an Individual Educational Evaluation (IEE) in the area of Speech and Language, and Psychoeducational services to one identified Hemet Unified School District student as outlined in the agreement. Compensatory Education Services and Individual Assessments must be completed on or before January 13, 2028. Financial Impact: $26,500 Compensatory Services not to exceed $11,750; Speech Language Individual Educational Evaluation (IEE), not to exceed $2,500; Psychoeducational Individual Educational Evaluation (IEE), not to exceed $6,250; Petitioner’s Attorney’s Fees: $6,000 Funding Source: Special Education Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100857 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Ross Valenzuela. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 16. Approval of Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025090953 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025090953 RATIONALE Pursuant to the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025090953, the District will provide Compensatory Education Services not to exceed $10,000, an Individual Educational Evaluation (IEE) in the area of Psychoeducational to one identified Hemet Unified School District student as outlined in the agreement. Services for Compensatory Education Services and Individual Assessments must be completed on or before January 13, 2028. Financial Impact: $24,750 Compensatory Services not to exceed $10,000; Psychoeducational Individual Educational Evaluation (IEE), not to exceed $6,250; Petitioner Attorney Fees: $8,500 Funding Source: Special Education Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025090953 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 17. Approval of Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025080603 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement OAH Case No. 2025080603 RATIONALE Pursuant to the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025080603, the District will provide education-related services not to exceed $20,000. Educationally related services must be completed on or before July 31, 2027. Financial Impact: $30,000 Educationally related services not to exceed $20,000; and Petitioner’s Attorney’s Fees, not to exceed $10,000 Funding Source: Special Education Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement OAH Case No. 2025080603 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Subject 1. Approval of Minutes - December 16, 2025 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2025, Annual Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of HUSD File Attachments Minutes December 16, 2025.pdf (104 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2025, Annual Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of HUSD Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 2. Approval of Hamilton High School Band Troy University Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hamilton High School Band Troy University Field Trip RATIONALE Hamilton High School requests approval for their band to participate in the Music Leadership Camp at Troy University in Atlanta, GA from June 5-13, 2026. Troy University will provide students a music leadership camp for approximately 9 students and 3 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $2,000 per student (9) and $2,000 per adult (3) Funding Source: Fundraisers Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hamilton HS - Troy University.pdf (14,447 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Hemet High School Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Students Northern California Colleges Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Students Northern California Colleges Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their AVID students to participate in the Nor Cal College Tours at multiple colleges from January 28-30, 2026. Nor Cal College Tours will provide students to engage in scholarly activities for approximately 30 students and 3 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $150 per student (30) and $150 per adult (3) Funding Source: AVID Funds Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments HHS NorCal Field Trip Request.PDF (404 KB) Subject 4. Approval of West Valley High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Students Catalina Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of West Valley High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Students Catalina Field Trip RATIONALE West Valley High School requests approval for their CTE students to participate in the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) at Catalina Island in Long Beach, CA from March 9-13, 2026. Catalina Sea Camp will provide students with an educational outdoor program that is aimed to bring about a greater understanding of the environment for approximately 40 students and 4 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $670 per student (40) and $360 per adult (4) Funding Source: Grant Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WVHS CTE Water to Catalina overnight.pdf (991 KB) Subject 5. Approval of West Valley High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Students to Sacramento Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of West Valley High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Students to Sacramento Field Trip RATIONALE West Valley High School requests approval for their CTE students to participate in the State Water Project Tour at Lake Oroville in Sacramento, CA from March 18-20, 2026. Lake Oroville will provide students with an in-depth exploration of California’s State Water Project for approximately 40 students and 12 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $50 per student (40) and $50 per adult (12) Funding Source: Grant Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WVHS CTE Water CA State Water tour.pdf (157 KB) Subject 6. Approval of West Valley High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to San Luis Obispo Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of West Valley High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to San Luis Obispo Field Trip RATIONALE West Valley High School requests approval for their FFA to participate in the California State Finals at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA from April 30 - May 3, 2026. Cal Poly will provide students with a career development event competition state finals for approximately 12 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $60 per student (12) and $0 per adult (2) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WVHS FFA to Cal Poly SLO 04.30-05.03.2026.pdf (318 KB) Subject 7. Approval of West Valley High School Wrestling to Bakersfield Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of West Valley High School Wrestling to Bakersfield Field Trip RATIONALE West Valley High School requests approval for their Wrestling team to participate in the 2026 CIF Wrestling State Championship at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, CA from February 26- March 1, 2026. Dignity Health Arena will provide students with a California state wrestling championship for approximately 4 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $250 per student (4) and $250 per adult (2) Funding Source: Site Athletic Budget Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WVHS Wrestling 2026 State Championship.pdf (2,744 KB) Subject 8. Approval of West Valley High School Boys Wrestling to Norwalk Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of West Valley High School Boys Wrestling to Norwalk Field Trip RATIONALE West Valley High School requests approval for their Boys Wrestling team to participate in the CIF Wrestling Finals at John Glenn High School in Norwalk, CA from February 12-14, 2026. John Glenn High School will provide students with a CIF wrestling finals for approximately 8 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $250 per student (8) and $250 per adult (2) Funding Source: Site Athletic Budget Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WVHS 2026 Wrestling Individual Championship.pdf (1,169 KB) Subject 9. Approval of West Valley High School Wrestling to Ontario Field Trip Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of West Valley High School Wrestling to Ontario Field Trip RATIONALE West Valley High School requests approval for their Wrestling team to participate in the CIF Wrestling Championships Meet at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA from February 19- 21, 2026. Toyota Arena will provide students with a wrestling championship meet and greet for approximately 4 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $250 per student (4) and $250 per adult (2) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WVHS Wrestling Masters.pdf (1,034 KB) Subject 10. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) as to Form Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) as to Form RATIONALE Educational Services requests approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) as to Form. Hemet Unified School District will provide a welding facility learning site at Alessandro High School. Mt. San Jacinto Community College will conduct classes as appropriate, and MSJC agrees to pay HUSD per academic year. Financial Impact: Revenue $30,000 plus Consumables Funding Source: CTE Programs Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 2825 Mt. San Jacinto Community College District Dec 17 2025- FINAL.pdf (259 KB) Subject 11. Approval for Grant Award of 2025–26 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant-Hemet High School Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval for Grant Award of 2025–26 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant-Hemet High School RATIONALE Educational Services requests approval to accept the award of the 2025–26 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant-Hemet High School. The grant will serve to improve the quality of the agriculture programs. The required matching funds are provided by site funds, Perkins V, and CTE incentive grants to support instructional materials and supplies, services, operating expenses, and capital outlay. Some of the many benefits and outcomes that have occurred in agriculture programs utilizing the Agricultural Career Technical Incentive Grant award are continued integration and alignment of academic and vocational standards and curriculum, modernization of agriculture instructional programs and facilities, enhanced relevance of agriculture programs to the workplace and occupations for which students are being trained, increase student participation in state and national FFA leadership activities, promoting the development and use of curricular and instructional strategies that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and academic skills. Financial Impact: Award of $34,125.34 Funding Source: Income to CTE Agriculture Programs Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments FY 2025-26 GAN for Hemet Unified School District-Hemet High.pdf (181 KB) Subject 12. Approval for Grant Award of California Partnership Academies Program: Career Technical Education Initiative Grant (CTEIG) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval for Grant Award of California Partnership Academies Program: Career Technical Education Initiative Grant (CTEIG) RATIONALE Educational Services requests approval to accept the award of the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG). The CTEIG grant funds are used to strengthen CTE curriculum, career guidance, student supports and work-based learning opportunities such as internships, with the goal of leading students to industry-recognized credentials, certificates, or direct employment. Financial Impact: Award of $1,460,250 Funding Source: Income to CTE Pathways Programs Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments FY 2025-26 CTEIG GAN for Hemet Unified.pdf (203 KB) Subject 13. Approval to Accept the Grant for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program 2025-2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Acceptance of the Grant for the After-School Education and Safety (ASES) Program 2025-2026 RATIONALE Hemet Unified School District is requesting acceptance of the After-School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant of $3,907,031.63 to support the Hemet Unified School District After-School Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Funding is for expenses to provide After-School services, including educational and literacy elements such as homework assistance, tutoring, physical education, enrichment, and support. Services are from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: Award of $3,907,031.63 Funding Source: After-School Education and Safety Grant (ASES) Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments 25-26 ASES GAN (1) (1).pdf (160 KB) Subject 14. Approval to accept the 21st Century CCLC ASSETs grant funding for Tahquitz, West Valley, and Hemet High Schools Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the acceptance of the 21st Century CCLC ASSETs Grant for Tahquitz, West Valley, and Hemet High Schools RATIONALE Student Services is requesting the approval to accept the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)-HS ASSETs grant award notification of $763,500 for expenses incurred to provide students with homework assistance, tutoring, physical education, enrichment, and support. Services start on July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: Award of $763,500 Funding Source: 21st Century, ASSETs Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments ASSETs GAN (2).pdf (208 KB) Subject 15. Approval of Purchases/Encumbrances Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Purchases/Encumbrances RATIONALE Purchases by designated employees are authorized by District policy. Lists of such purchases/encumbrances in the form of contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $22,136,825.98 are presented for approval. The Purchasing Department generates this agenda item to reflect purchases processed in the Riverside County Data Service Accounts Payable encumbrance and payment system. The report, as generated, utilizes the attached codes to designate locations and funds. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Code Descriptions (P1a).pdf (108 KB) P1A Report of Purchases 1.13.26.pdf (311 KB) Subject 16. Approval of Donations to the District Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Donations to the District RATIONALE The District has received the following donations: 1. Nora Mallernee donated various STEM products estimated to be valued at $664.70 to TK-1st grade classrooms district wide. Letters of appreciation for donations will be mailed. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Subject 17. Approval to Declare Listed Surplus Items Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval to Declare Listed Surplus Items RATIONALE Approval to declare all items on the attached list as surplus. Education Code 17546(a), (c), allows by unanimous vote of the Governing Board the declaration of any item or items valued at less than $2,500 for sale without advertisement. If the item's value is insufficient to defray the costs of sale, the item may be donated or disposed of in a local trash facility. Financial Impact: No fiscal impact. Appropriate revenue adjustments will be reflected in the operating budget if items are sold. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments P3 1-13-26 Mtg- Surplus.xlsx.pdf (180 KB) Subject 18. Approval of Agreement with PCH Architects Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with PCH Architects RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of agreement with PCH Architects for architectural design services for additional modular buildings at Hamilton High School in the amount of $97,732, which includes reimbursements not to exceed $2,500 to be paid from Measure X Go Bonds, Developer Fees, Capital Facilities Funds, and CFD Funds. The buildings will support the additional growth at the site. PCH Architects will assist the District with planning and designing for additional modular buildings. PCH Architects has completed multiple projects for the District and is proficient with meeting the District and DSA requirements. Financial Impact: $97,732 Funding Source: Measure X Go Bonds, Developer Fees, Capital Facilities Funds, and CFD Funds Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F4a PCH (Ham HS Relo) Agreement TBS.pdf (641 KB) Subject 19. Approval of Change Order #01 for His Construction Company Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Change Order #01 for His Construction Company RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of Deductive Change Order No. 01 for His Construction Company in the amount of $(144,471.32) for the FAC2025-06 Building Improvements Project at Hemet High School. On April 16, 2025, His Construction Company was awarded the contract for the FAC2025-06 Building Improvements Project at Hemet High School. The agreement included a project allowance of $15,000 to be used for unforeseen conditions and/or owner-directed changes. During construction, the scope of work was revised to include additional restroom accessories and partitions. Additionally, credits were issued for concrete replacement and gym restriping. As a result of these revisions, the total contract amount has been decreased by 26.66%. Financial Impact: Unused funds, in the amount of $(144,471.32), to be credited back to the District. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F5a His Construction Company (HHS) CO#1.pdf (1,045 KB) Subject 20. Approval of Notice of Completion (NOC) His Construction Company Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Notice of Completion (NOC) His Construction Company RATIONALE Business Services is requesting approval for the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the FAC2025-06 Building Improvements Project at Hemet High School. His Construction Company has completed their work on this project. Notice of Completion (NOC) as listed for the His Construction Company. Financial Impact: None Funding Source: None Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F6a His Construction Company (HHS) NOC.pdf (90 KB) Subject 21. Approval of Agreement with H2I Group Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with H2I Group RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of agreement with H2I Group to furnish and install the Formed Metal Lockers-Welded as manufactured by Debourgh Lockers and Benches at Hemet High School using standard design, materials, construction sizes, and colors, based on a site visit. The lockers at Hemet High have exceeded their life expectancy. Financial Impact: $452,128.13 Funding Source: Deferred Maintenance Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments M1a H2I agreement signed.pdf (1,467 KB) Subject 22. Ratification for Grant Award Notification for Commercial Dishwasher Grant Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Ratification for Grant Award Notification for Commercial Dishwasher Grant RATIONALE Business Services requests ratification to accept the Grant Award Notification for the Commercial Dishwasher Grant. Hemet Unified School District Nutrition Services Department has received the Commercial Dishwasher Grant for $200,000 by the California Department of Education. Funding is for approved school site(s) from June 28, 2024 - January 5, 2026. The grant will provide approved school site(s) with energy-efficient commercial dishwasher and/or costs directly related to installation. Approved as a part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast program. This award is made contingent upon the availability of funds. If the Legislature takes action to reduce or defer the funding upon which this award is based, this award will be amended accordingly. Fiscal Impact: $200,000 Revenue Funding Source: Commercial Dishwasher Grant Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments N2a Commercial Diswasher Grant.pdf (634 KB) N2b CDG Award By Site.pdf (73 KB) Subject 23. Approval of Certificated Personnel Assignment Ord