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

3 Monday, June 22, 2026 FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1). Two (2) Existing Cases: Case No. 26NWCV01664; Case No. BCV-23-102966 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 3. 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: One (1) Potential Case Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Complaint (Government Code Section 54957) Three (3) Employees Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Action File Attachments Subject 5. Public Employee Administrative Appointment: Assistant Principal, Administration, North High School Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Action File Attachments Subject 6. Public Employee Administrative Appointments (17): Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Arvin High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Bakersfield High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Del Oro High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Mira Monte High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, North High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Ridgeview High School (2); Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Shafter High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, South High School; Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, West High School (2); Dean of Student Behavior and Supports, Vista Continuation High School; Program Coordinator Night Administrator, Bakersfield Adult School; KHSD Coordinator Student and Family Support, Instruction; Constellation Coordinator, Special Education; Coordinator, Special Education – District Office; Coordinator, ABLE, Special Education Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 7. Public Employee Classified Management Appointment: Aquatics Program Coordinator, School Support Services Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Action File Attachments Subject 8. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Megan Gregor, Regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU's) with Employee Group(s): Kern High School Teachers Association Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 9. Adjournment of Closed Session Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 June 8, 2026 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 E. COMMUNICATIONS Subject 1. Communications Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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. Superintendent's Comments on District Activities Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Report File Attachments Subject 2. Recognition of 2026 Spring Sports Accomplishments Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition It is recommended that the Board of Trustees hear the report recognizing the Kern High School District's Individual and Team CIF Section Championships for the 2026 Spring Sports Season. A list of championship individuals and teams are attached under Public Content File Attachments Spring 2026 Board Agenda.docx (1).pdf (143 KB) Subject 3. Special Recognition of Student Board Member - Samreen Sandhu Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition File Attachments 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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. HEARING OF CITIZENS Type Information File Attachments H. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Subject 1. Kern High School Teachers Association, Cathy Adams, President Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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. 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 5148 Child Care and Development. Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 5148 Child Care and Development. 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 5148 Child Care and Development A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2026-06-22 Second Read & Approval BP 5148 Child Care and Development.pdf (440 KB) Subject 2. 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 5141.75 Weather Safety Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 5141.75 Weather Safety. 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 5141.75 Weather Safety A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2026-06-22 First Read BP 5141.75 Weather Safety.pdf (441 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Resolution to Request Consolidation of the Election, Ordering Election, and Requesting County Elections to Conduct the Election Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees Approve the Resolution to Request Consolidation of the Election, Ordering Election, and Requesting County Elections to Conduct the Election. The terms for the Kern High School District Trustee Areas 1, 4, and 5 expire this year. In order to have these seats included in the November 3, 2026, General Election, the Board of Trustees must adopt a Resolution requesting consolidation of the election, ordering the election, requesting county elections to conduct the election and providing specifications for the election. The Resolution must be filed with the Kern County Elections Office no later than July 1, 2026. A copy of the Resolution is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Resolution 001-2025-2026 ELECTIONS.pdf (333 KB) K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Subject 1. Receipt of Courses of Study Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 as attached as Public Content. File Attachments COS Receive June 22 2026.pdf (229 KB) Subject 2. Report on the California School Dashboard: State Indicators Fall 2026 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Report Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees hear the report on the California School Dashboard, Local Indicators, Fall 2026, presented by Robert Moore, Director of Student, Family, and Community Engagement. There will be a presentation to the Board at this meeting. File Attachments Subject 3. Report on the Kern High School District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) for the purpose of Title I, EL and Migrant Students and Parents Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Report Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive a report on the Kern High School District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC). The purpose of DELAC/DPAC is to advise the district Governing Board (in writing) on programs and services for the Title I, EL, and Migrant students and parents. The supporting data includes meeting agendas and minutes for the current 2025-2026 school year. To remain in compliance with Federal Program Monitoring (FMP) requirement, the supporting data must be reviewed by the Governing Board. DELAC/DPAC report, agenda, and minutes are attached as Public Content. File Attachments Cover Letter DELAC President Report- Eng and SPAN.pdf (139 KB) DELAC Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1,996 KB) DPAC Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1,665 KB) Subject 4. PUBLIC HEARING on Proposed Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for the Workforce Academy and the Kern High School District 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees conduct a PUBLIC HEARING at which the governing board shall encourage participation by the public interested in the affairs of the school district to give input and make comments on the proposed Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for the Workforce Academy and the Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Copies of the KHSD 2026-2027 LCAP and the Workforce Academy 2026-2027 LCAP are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 26-27 LCAP Kern Workforce Academy.pdf (1,684 KB) 2026-2027 KHSD LCAP 061126.pdf (29,849 KB) Subject 5. Adoption of the Proposed 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for the Kern High School District and Kern Workforce Academy Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Action Recommendation made that the Board of Trustees adopt the Local Control Accountability Plan for the Kern High School District for 2026-2027. The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan which describes how the Kern High School District intends to meet annual goals for all pupils. The LCAP includes Budget Overview for Parents, Annual Update, Plan Summary, Goals and Actions, Increased or Improved Services, Action Tables, and Instructions. The Kern High School District has conducted the required educational partner meetings and community forums to gather information and input in developing the goals and actions in the eight priority areas defined by the state. A Public Hearing on the proposed plans was held on June 8,2026 and June 22,2026 Board of Trustees meetings. The Final draft for the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plans is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 26-27 LCAP Kern Workforce Academy.pdf (1,684 KB) 2026-2027 KHSD LCAP 061126.pdf (29,849 KB) Subject 6. Report on Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year. Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Instruction Division - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Report Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive a report on the Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC) term recommendation letter for the following schools that had accreditation visits in the 2025-2026 school year. Del Oro High School - six-year Accreditation status through June 30, 2032 with a mid-cycle visit during the 2028-2029 school year. Regional Occupational Center - six-year Accreditation status through June 30, 2032 with a mid-cycle report due June 1, in the 2028-2029 school year. The following school had their mid-cycle review with the following recommendations: Centennial High School- reaffirmed through the end of the current accreditation cycle ending on June 30, 2029 Frontier High School - reaffirmed through the end of the current accreditation cycle ending on June 30, 2029 Liberty High School- reaffirmed through the end of the current accreditation cycle ending on June 30, 2029 Stockdale High School- reaffirming through the end of the current accreditation cycle ending on June 30, 2029 A copy of the Term Recommendation Letters are attached as Public Content. File Attachments Official Letter __ OL Del Oro HS.pdf (90 KB) Official Letter___Kern High ROC - 2026 Spring Commission Meeting.pdf (192 KB) Official Letter___OL_Centennial High School.pdf (71 KB) Official Letter___OL_Frontier High School.pdf (71 KB) Official Letter___OL_Liberty High School.pdf (71 KB) Official Letter___OL_Stockdale High School.pdf (71 KB) L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. Annual Report on the Kern High School District Independent Study Program for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Report Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive an Annual Report on the Independent Study Program for the 2025-2026 school year. A PowerPoint presentation will be presented by Dustin Green, Director of Educational Services. File Attachments M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: Human Resources Division - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. No Agenda Items Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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. Approval of Public Disclosure of Fiscal Obligations Regarding Workers' Compensation Claim Pursuant to Education Code Section 42141 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the reports are attached as Public Content. File Attachments SISC Actuarial Report.pdf (4,102 KB) Actuarial Study of WC Program.pdf (596 KB) SISC 2026 Ed Code Letter.pdf (90 KB) Subject 2. PUBLIC HEARING to Receive Comments Regarding a Proposed Extension of the Exclusive Contract for the Purchase of Snack and Beverage Vending Services with Take a Break Vending Service Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Recommendation : It is recommended that the Board of Trustees conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the district's proposed extension of the exclusive contract for the purchase of snack and beverage vending services with Take a Break Vending Service. 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, throughout 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 3. Authorization to Extend RFP No. 5524 - District-wide Purchase of Snack and Beverage Vending Services to Take a Break Vending Service Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 recommended that the Board of Trustees approved the proposed Extension of RFP No. 5524 - District-wide Purchase of Snack and Beverage Vending Services to Take a Break Vending Service. This would be the fourth year of a potential five-year contract. Supporting Data : An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent. File Attachments Subject 4. PUBLIC HEARING on the Adoption of the Kern High School District Proposed SELPA Annual Budget Service Plan 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Recommendation : It is recommended that the Board of Trustees conduct a PUBLIC HEARING and receive public comments on the Adoption of the Kern High School District proposed SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) Annual Budget and Service Plan 2026-2027. An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. File Attachments Subject 5. Adoption of the Kern High School District Proposed SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the proposed Kern High School District SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan 2026-2027 is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Special Education Budget Plan 2026-2027.pdf (838 KB) Subject 6. PUBLIC HEARING on the Adoption of the Kern High School District Proposed Annual Budget 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Adoption of the proposed Kern High School District Annual Budget Plan 2026-2027. File Attachments Subject 7. Adoption of the Kern High School District Proposed Annual Budget 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 An oral report will be presented by Kenny Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the proposed Kern High School District Annual Budget 2026-2027 is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Single Budget Adoption 2026-2027.pdf (5,112 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 Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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. Approval of Membership in the California School Boards Association (CSBA) for the 2026-2027 School Year Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category P. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Type Action (Consent) The membership amount due to California School Boards Association (CSBA) for the Kern High School District 2026-2027 school year is $36,105.00, which includes a membership payment of $29,130.00, plus Education Legal Alliance (ELA) membership dues of $6,975.00. This membership is funded through the Board of Trustees general account. The California School Boards Association (CSBA) is a collaborative group of virtually all of the state's more than 1,000 school district and county offices of education. CSBA brings together school governing boards and their district and county offices. It is a member-driven association that supports the governance team - school board members, superintendents and senior administrative staff - in its complex leadership role. CSBA develops, communicates and advocates the perspective of California's school districts and county offices of education. Funding source: Board of Trustees A copy of the invoice for membership of the California School Boards Association is attached as Public Content. File Attachments CSBA & ELA Membership Invoice 2026-2027.pdf (58 KB) Subject 2. Approval of Annual Subscription to GAMUT Online Policy Plus and GAMUT Policy Maintenance through California School Boards Association (CSBA) for the 2026-2027 school year be approved. Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category P. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Type Action (Consent) The total annual renewal subscription to GAMUT Policy Plus and GAMUT Policy Online through California School Boards Association (CSBA) for the Kern High School District 2026-2027 school year is $17,050.00, which includes GAMUT Policy ($8,800.00), and GAMUT Policy Plus ($8,250.00). Funding Source: Superintendent's Office A copy of the CSBA GAMUT Online Policy Plus Subscription and GAMUT Policy Maintenance Invoice is attached as additional information under Public Content. File Attachments GAMUT Policy Invoice 2026-2027.pdf (51 KB) Q. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Subject 1. Approval of Short Term Consultant Agreement between Gabriel Salazar, Gabe Salazar Motivational Services, LLC and the Kern High School District/Highland High School Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Gabriel Salazar, Gabe Salazar Motivational Services LLC and Kern High School District/ Highland High School. The consultant, Gabriel Salazar, will facilitate two repeated student rally presentations on August 13, 2026, each presentation will be approximately 35-40 minutes. Mr. Salazar services will also include: Message may include themes of determination, positive mindset, student ownership, resilience, and the P.L.A.I.D values. Reasonable pre-event coordination by email or phone to confirm schedule, audience size, arrival instructions, and technical need. Funding Source: LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) 4243 A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement and Certificate of Liability Insurance is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA Gabriel Salazar HHS_001.pdf (689 KB) Subject 2. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between the C.E. Mendez Foundation and Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Agreement between C. E. Mendez Foundation and the Kern High School District to provide training for Substance Abuse Specialists regardinig a new evidence-based curriculum to be added for the 2026-2027 school year. The C. E. Mendez Foundation will conduct one (1) training session on how to implement the Too Good for Drugs & Violence - High School program. Training to include program components, how the lessons are set-up, the importance of delivering with fidelity, and sample lessons for up to thirty (30) participants at a cost of $3,500 which includes travel costs, meals, and trainer materials. The district will buy each Substance Abuse Specialist a curriculum kit, total of twenty-two (22) after the training for $679.95 plus tax and shipping. The training session is a 6-hour session that applies collaborative and experiential learning strategies to give students practice in the skills proven to prevent violence and other risky behaviors, practical guidance on dating and relationships, building healthy friendships, and refusing negative peer influence. Training includes analyzing the impact of social media on decision making, reaching goals, and self-identity while also fostering analysis and discussion of the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use including prescription and over the counter drug misuse and various nicotine delivery devices. Funding Source: Capacity Grant A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement and Insurance is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA C E Mendez Foundati_001.pdf (491 KB) Subject 3. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Effective School Solutions, LLC and Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Effective School Solutions, LLC and the Kern High School District to provide professional development designed to enhance staff understanding of student behavior, the power of reset, and strategies to support emotional regulation. Staff to attend the training will be Kern High School District Social Workers, Interventionists, and Substance Abuse Specialists on August 4, 2026. The total amount payable under this agreement shall not exceed $6,000.00. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP 4.01) A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA Effective Schools S_001.pdf (550 KB) Subject 4. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Parent Institute for Quality Education and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) and the Kern High School District to provide two (2) Effective Family Engagement Practices workshops. PIQE will provide two (2) Effective Family Engagement Practices workshops for school personnel selected by the District, including teachers, counselors, and school administrators. Using the Dual Capacity-Building Framework, each 6-hour workshop will highlight effective family engagement strategies and culturally responsive practices designed to strengthen partnerships among families, schools, and communities. Workshop No.1 Date: June 25, 2026 Time: 8:30a.m.- 3:30p.m. Format: In-Person Location: KHSD Boardroom Workshop No.2 Date: June 29,2026 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Format: In-Person Location: KHSD Boardroom Each workshop will consist of one full-day, 6-hour session. Compensation: A flat fee of $5,500 per workshop, for a total of $11,000 for both workshops. There will be no limit on the number of participants for each workshop. Funding source: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP 4.103 Parent Outreach) A copy of the Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments PIQE MOU - signed.pdf (104 KB) Subject 5. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Leticia Ramirez Puente and the Kern High School District/West High School Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Leticia Ramirez- Puente and the Kern High School District/West High School to provide Mariachi vocal and instrumental coaching to West High School students. The term of this agreement is 10 months, beginning August 12, 2026 and ending May 30, 2027. The purpose of this agreement is for the consultant to provide Mariachi vocal and instrumental coaching to students. Cost: $60 per hour not to exceed $4,000, billed monthly. The parties may extend this agreement beyond its initial term as mutually agreed in writing. Funding Source: Prop 28 A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content . File Attachments STCA Leticia Ramirez-Pue_001.pdf (417 KB) Subject 6. Approval of Appointed Kern High School District Individuals to Serve for the 2026-2027 School Year as the School's CIF League Representatives. Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 appointed Kern High School District individuals to serve for the 2026-2027 school year as the school's CIF league representatives. Arvin High School Chris Carlos, Edgar Mares, and Gabriel Ramirez Bakersfield High School Matt Ornelaz and Ryan Geivet Centennial High School Tom Haskell, Kim Harper, and Ryan Coleman Del Oro High School Shannon Secrist and Brandi Ball East Bakersfield High School James Dominguez and Carla Stallworth Foothill High School Mike Biezad, Brooke Charles, and Sydney Peterson Frontier High School Mike Gibson and Vicky Thompson Golden Valley High School Robert Haskell and Mindy Carter Highland High School Justin Finch, Jason Camacho, Brad Hull, and Melissa Donez Independence High School Jesse Mitchell, Guillermo Alvarado, and Siegrin Heiss Kern Valley High School Brianna Mundy and Gavin Bell Liberty High School Lean Slayton and Mark Erickson Mira Monte High School Roman Aguilar and Josue Valenzuela North High School Briana James and Jodi Shuppert Ridgeview High School Shane Koerner and Roger Sanchez Shafter High School Brian Feaster and Zach McNinch South High School Brian Mendiburu and Richard Maestre Stockdale High School Brandon Parks and Erika Pierce West High School Scott Davisson and Stephen Granucci A copy of the 2026-2027 Designation of CIF Representative Forms are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2026-2027 Designation of_001.pdf (1,858 KB) Subject 7. Approval of a Software License Agreement Renewal with Edia Learning, Inc. and Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Software License Agreement Renewal with Edia Learning, Inc. and Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 School Year. Edia is an educational tool for teachers and students in grades 4-12 that aims to improve math outcomes. Services include teacher and administrator Professional Development and access to a library of over 6,000 questions and explanations that are aligned with multiple state standards, including the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The period of this agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with a total cost of $324,200.00. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention A copy of the Software License Agreement Renewal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Edia Renewal 2026-27- Consolidated Quote.pdf (211 KB) Subject 8. Approval of a Subscription Renewal Agreement between Lazel, Inc./Explore Learning and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Renewal Agreement between Lazel, Inc./Explore Learning and the Kern High School District to provide Gizmo Teacher Licenses to the Kern High School District for three years. The term of this Agreement is from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. Science courses that are approved as a "D" lab science under the UC A-G requirements must provide a minimum of 20% of class time devoted to hands-on laboratory activities that promote "inquiry, observation, analysis, and write-up of investigations consistent with the practices of the scientific field." In some science courses, district hands-on activities are difficult to provide in a classroom environment. In these cases, teachers provide alternate opportunities via online simulations so students can still engage in scientific thinking, evidence collection, and analysis. The Gizmo subscription is provided to every science teacher who wants one and there are over 250 science simulations that are designed for our high school level courses that are available through this platform as lab alternatives. Each simulation comes with teacher background and lesson plans, as well as digital or printable student worksheet. Some teachers design their own investigations for the students using the Gizmos available. This resource is especially important for our work to provide lab alternatives during any future distance learning situations. Funding Source : Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 3.102 A copy of the Subscription Renewal Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Renewal Notice Q-390016 - Generated on June 4 2026.pdf (139 KB) Subject 9. Approval of Quote Agreement with McGraw Hill (Achieve 3000) and Kern High School District/All Sites for the 2026-2027 School Year Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Quote Agreement with McGraw Hill (Achieve 3000) and Kern High School District/All Sites for the 2026-2027 school year. Achieve 3000 is an online accelerated learning program that empowers educators and helps them unlock student potential and accelerate learning growth. This literacy platform supports students at their specific reading level. The term of the subscription shall be for one (1) year from the date of the price quote with a total cost of $ 1,366,206.64 . Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention A copy of the Quote Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments McGraw Hill Achieve 3000_001.pdf (164 KB) Subject 10. Approval of an Agreement between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Kern High School District/East Bakersfield High School for English Learner Toolkit of Strategies Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 Agreement with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District- East Bakersfield High School for the 2026-2027 school year to provide training on Integrated and Designated ELD through a series of workshops called EL RISE: Integrated and Designated ELD at the Secondary Level. The term of this Agreement shall be effective August 5, 2026, and shall end May 28, 2027. Participants will include EL taskforce members, teachers, and bilingual aides that support English learners in the classroom. Participants will use the principles of the California EL Roadmap to evaluate the needs of their English learners and understand how student language proficiency levels and typologies impact student placement and classroom supports. Participants will also use the ELD Standards alongside the core content standards to identify and plan effective instructional practices that promote academic discourse for English learners at all proficiency levels. Funding Source: CCSPP- California Community Schools Partnership Program A copy of the Agreement between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District/East Bakersfield High School is attached as public content. File Attachments EL RISE Agreement 2026.pdf (1,418 KB) R. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Subject 1. Approval of the Annual Renewal of Cloud Unity Consulting and Microsoft Support Services between Cloud Unity and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve the Annual Renewal of Cloud Unity Consulting and Microsoft Support Services between Cloud Unity and the Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 contract year, in the amount of $162,000.00. The Cloud Unity agreement provides consulting, troubleshooting, and hands-on technical assistance for Microsoft cloud services, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Intune, and other Azure-based technologies. The agreement also includes access to Microsoft Premier Support with unlimited support cases for Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform, ensuring timely resolution of issues and continued operational reliability. This support model enhances the District's ability to maintain secure, scalable, and well-managed cloud environments while providing expert guidance for ongoing and future technology initiatives. A copy of the Annual Renewal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments KHSD_Cloud Unity Quote 498_2026-2027 School Year (002).pdf (308 KB) Subject 2. Approval of the Five-Year Cisco Enterprise Agreement Renewal between Cisco Systems, Inc., and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve a five-year renewal of the Cisco Enterprise Agreement between Cisco Systems, Inc. and the Kern High School District, fulfilled through CDW Direct, LLC in the amount of $1,144,425.39 per year. This renewal establishes a new five-year subscription term beginning August 4, 2026 through August 3, 2031, continuing the District's existing Cisco Enterprise Agreement. The agreement provides subscription licensing across three portfolios: Networking Infrastructure, covering wireless, DNA switching, SD-WAN and routing; Security, covering Umbrella DNS security, Secure Firewall, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and security add-ons; and Services, covering Umbrella support. These subscriptions support the District's enterprise network infrastructure, security platforms, and connectivity across all sites. Licensing is procured through the OMNIA Partners Mesa Contract 2024056-01 K12 cooperative purchasing agreement. A copy of the quote is attached for Public Content. File Attachments KERN COUNTY HSD 5YR Annual Billing-4790335866-R2a.pdf (437 KB) Subject 3. Approval of the ParentSquare Attendance Plus Services for East Bakersfield High School Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve the addition of East Bakersfield High School to the ParentSquare Attendance Plus platform for the 2026-2027 school year. The ParentSquare Attendance Plus platform provides enhanced attendance monitoring, intervention tracking, family communication, and reporting tools designed to improve student attendance outcomes. The addition of East Bakersfield High School will expand the District's use of Attendance Plus to support daily and period attendance monitoring, automated attendance communications, intervention workflows, and data-driven identification of students who may require additional attendance support. The agreement covers the period of July 1, 2026 through July 30, 2027 for a total cost of $6,453.00. A copy of the agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Quote-East Bakersfield HS Attendance Plus-1-Jun-2026-22-9-26.pdf (171 KB) Subject 4. Approval to Process Second-Year Payment under the Existing Three-Year Microsoft Campus Licensing Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve the second-year payment of the existing three-year Microsoft Campus Licensing Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and the Kern High School District in the amount of $749,361.66 for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The Agreement term runs August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. The agreement provides annual software licensing for District-wide Microsoft products including Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 Security for staff and students, Azure cloud services, Core Infrastructure Server Suite Datacenter, and various supplemental server, productivity, and developer licenses. These licenses support enterprise productivity, cloud infrastructure, identify and security platforms, and instructional technology across all District sites. A copy of the quote is attached as Public Content. File Attachments PWWS674.pdf (372 KB) Subject 5. Approval of Agreement for ChatGPT Services between Open AI OpCo, LLC and Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve the Agreement for ChatGPT Services between Open AI OpCo, LLC and Kern High School District. The agreement provides Kern High School District with access to ChatGPT Edu, an enterprise-grade artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for educational institutions. The platform will support innovation, productivity, professional learning, and responsible implementation as we test artificial intelligence usage across the District. ChatGPT Edu provides secure access through this agreement to advanced AI tools while supporting educational use cases including instructional planning, content creation, research, communication, data analysis, and operational efficiencies. The agreement includes access for up to 5,000 end users throughout the District and provides enhanced customer support, data privacy protections, and educational safeguards designed for K–12 environments. The service also includes support for local data storage options, administrative controls, and compliance with OpenAI’s Student Data Privacy Agreement. The agreement covers the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. There is no cost to the District for the initial 5,000-user allocation under this agreement. A copy of the Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Open AI OpCo, LLC.pdf (197 KB) Subject 6. Approval of the Professional Services Contract between Thriving YOUniversity, LLC., and Kern High School District - Alternative Education Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Type Action Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Professional Services Contract between Thriving YOUniversity, LLC, and Kern High School District - Alternative Education. Under this agreement, Thriving YOUniversity, LLC will provide a full day of in-person professional learning for Alternative Education staff during the Back-to-School meeting at Tierra Del Sol High School on August 10, 2026. Staff will learn about the impact of trauma on the developing brain, identify behaviors and learning challenges that may come as a result of trauma, and leave with strategies to sustain strong relationships, create safe routines, and increase emotional regulation to support students as they learn. A copy of the agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Professional Services Contract (2).pdf (637 KB) Subject 7. Approval of the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Adora Calistro and Kern High School District/Bakersfield Adult School/Health Careers/Career Resource Department Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Adora Calistro and Kern High School District/Bakersfield Adult School/Health Careers/Career Resource Department. Adora will provide consultation services which will include consulting of the current curriculum and instruction in alignment with both clinical and theory objectives set forth by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET'S) Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation. A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Short Term Consultant Agreement - Adora Calistro.pdf (617 KB) Subject 8. Approval of the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Dr. Deidra Metzler and the Kern High School District - Regional Occupational Center Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---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 the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Dr. Deidra Metzler and the Kern High School District - Regional Occupational Center. Under this agreement, Dr. Metzler will provide leadership and expertise in the areas of: Clinical oversight and patient care Staff supervision and scheduling Regulatory compliance and hospital operations Instructional support and student training Partnerships and collaboration Professional leadership These services will support the Regional Occupational Center's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Short Term Consultant Agreement - Dr. Deidra Metzler (2).pdf (1,757 KB) Subject 9. Approval of the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Lyle D. Martin and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 22, 2026 - FINAL ---Meeti