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

3 Monday, June 9, 2025 FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees BOARD MEMBERS: Steven Rodrigue, President J. Bryan Batey, Vice President Kathy Scrivner, Clerk Derek Tisinger, Clerk Pro Tem David Manriquez, Member Jalynn Hammond, Student Board Member - MEETING TIME AND PLACE: Call Meeting to Order: 5:15 p.m. - Board Room Closed Session: 5:20 p.m. - Conference Room "A" Retiree Reception: 6:30 p.m. - Board Room Lobby 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 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Procedural Steven Rodrigue, President J. Bryan Batey, Vice President Kathy Scrivner, Clerk Derek Tisinger, Clerk Pro Tem David Manriquez, Member Jalynn Hammond, Student Board Member File Attachments Subject 2. Adoption of Final Closed Session Agenda Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Action Any action taken in Closed Session will be announced in Open Session and reflected in the Official Minutes . File Attachments Subject 3. Hearing of Citizens on Items Listed on Closed Session Agenda Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Information Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees on item(s) listed on the Closed Session agenda before the Board of Trustees adjourns to Closed Session. Following recognition by the Board President, each speaker may have the floor for three minutes. Persons addressing the Board are requested to give their name and the group or organization they represent, if any, in order that an accurate record can be made in the minutes. Items not appearing on this agenda cannot, by law, be the subject of Board action. Such items may be placed on future agendas for full discussion and/or action. File Attachments Subject 4. Adjourn to Closed Session Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Action File Attachments B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Subject 1. Convene in Closed Session Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Discussion of Student Matters: Student Expulsions and/or Reinstatement Report Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item The Board of Trustees will receive recommendations from the Kern High School District Hearing Panel regarding three (3) discipline cases recommended for expulsion. The Education Code requires closed sessions in these cases to prevent disclosure of confidential student record information. File Attachments Subject 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Kenneth Seals and Michael Zulfa, (Government Code Section 54956.8), Concerning Price and Terms for Property Location: APN: 167-070-02 (Kern High School District), Bakersfield, California Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 4. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 5. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1). Two (2) Existing Cases. Case Nos.: BCV-24-104209; EEOC-480-2025-01277 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments Subject 6. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint (Government Code Section 54957) - One (1) Classified Employee: XXXX59 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 7. Public Employee Administrative Appointments (13): Assistant Principal, Administration, Frontier High School; Assistant Principal, Administration, Golden Valley High School; Assistant Principal, Administration, Highland High School; Assistant Principal, Administration, Independence High School; Assistant Principal, Administration, Kern Valley High School; Assistant Principal, Instruction, Kern Valley High School; Assistant Principal Administration, North High School; Assistant Principal, Administration, Stockdale High School; Assistant Principal, Administration, West High School; Assistant Principal, Regional Occupational Center; Administrator, Educational Services and Innovative Programs (Discovery Center); Administrator, Evening Program - ROC & CTEC; Administrator, Human Resources Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments Subject 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 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 9. Adjournment of Closed Session Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments C. RECEPTION HONORING DISTRICT RETIREES - Board Room Lobby Subject 1. Reception Honoring Recent District Retirees will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room Building, Kern High School District Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. RECEPTION HONORING DISTRICT RETIREES - Board Room Lobby Type File Attachments D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Subject 1. Reconvene to Open Session Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Flag Salute Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Adoption of the Final Agenda Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action File Attachments Subject 4. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees held on May 5, 2025 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action File Attachments E. COMMUNICATIONS Subject 1. Communications Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category E. COMMUNICATIONS Type Information All communications are forward to the Board of Trustees under separate cover prior to the Board of Trustee's meeting. File Attachments F. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. Closed Session Report Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Type Report The Board President will report on action taken during its recently concluded closed session. File Attachments Subject 2. Approval of the Student Expulsion and/or Reinstatements Report Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Type Action File Attachments G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject 1. Recognition of Kern High School District Retirees Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees recognize the Kern High School District retirees for their many years of dedicated service. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, President Rodrigue and Superintendent Zulfa will present each retiree with an engraved plaque and a lifetime activity pass honoring their service to the Kern High School District, while Assistant Superintendent Megan Gregor introduces each retiree and says a few words about their career with the Kern High School District as a classified, certificated or administrative employee. A list of the retirees is attached for additional information as Public Content. File Attachments RETIREE June 2025 .pdf (127 KB) Subject 2. Report on the Annual Recognition of First In Class Students Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Report The Superintendent’s First In Class event will be held on June 26, 2025, at Bakersfield High School’s Harvey Auditorium, with the program starting at 6:30 p.m. During the ceremony, the First In Class students will receive a plaque and be awarded a scholarship for their accomplishment. Superintendent Zulfa will provide a report on the annual special recognition of First In Class students in the Kern High School District. File Attachments Subject 3. Superintendent's Comments on District Activities Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Report File Attachments Subject 4. Recognition of Members Completing Term as a Member of the 2004 Measure N, 2016 Measure K and 2022 Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition Recommendation : The Board of trustees is asked to recognize members who completed their term as members of the 2004 Measure N, 2016 Measure K and 2022 Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee. Supporting Data : The responsibilities of a Citizens' Oversight Committee member is to oversee, monitor and inform the public concerning the expenditures of general obligation bond revenues. The committee is required to meet a minimum of once a year to review the annual performance and financial audits. The following members were appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve on the Citizens' Oversight Committee and have completed their term: MEMBER APPOINTED Donald Carter, Ed.D. May 2019 Mark Summerhays May 2019 File Attachments H. 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 officer. Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category H. HEARING OF CITIZENS Type Information File Attachments I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Subject 1. Kern High School Teachers Association, Vickie Shoenhair, President Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 2. California School Employees Association, Chapter #81, Carlos Flores, President Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 3. California School Employees Association, Chapter #901, Police Officers, Officer Mark Calvillo, Representative Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 4. California School Employees Association, Chapter #747, Transportation, Emma Arvizu, President Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 5. Kern High School District Management & Confidential Association, Alan Paradise, President Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 6. Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 777, Skilled Trades Union, Unit D, Luis Badilla, Steward Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments Subject 7. Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 777, Supervisors, Unit F Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category I. REPORTS OF DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS Type Report File Attachments J. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND/OR ITEMS FOR ACTION Subject 1. Board of Trustees Member Reports and/or Inquiries Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category J. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND/OR ITEMS FOR ACTION Type Discussion File Attachments K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Subject 1. 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 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials; BP 1340 Access to District Records; BP 3516.5 Emergency Schedules; BP 3580 District Records; BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation; BP 4158/4258/4358 Employee Security; BP 5131 Conduct; BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention; BP 5141.6 School Health Services; BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement; BP 6000 Concepts and Roles; BP 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education; BP 6142.94 History-Social Science Instruction; BP 6152.1 Placement in Mathematics Courses; BP 6159 Individualized Education Program; BP 6159.2 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education; BB 9010 Public Statements; BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communications; BB 9150 Student Board Members; BB 9200 Limits of Board Member Authority; BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation; BB 9240 Board Training; BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and other Benefits; BB 9260 Legal Protection; BB 9270 Conflict of Interest. Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. 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 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials; BP 1340 Access to District Records; BP 3516.5 Emergency Schedules; BP 3580 District Records; BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation; BP 4158/4258/4358 Employee Security; BP 5131 Conduct; BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention; BP 5141.6 School Health Services; BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement; BP 6000 Concepts and Roles; BP 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education; BP 6142.94 History-Social Science Instruction; BP 6152.1 Placement in Mathematics Courses; BP 6159 Individualized Education Program; BP 6159.2 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education; BB 9010 Public Statements; BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communications; BB 9150 Student Board Members; BB 9200 Limits of Board Member Authority; BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation; BB 9240 Board Training; BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and other Benefits; BB 9260 Legal Protection; BB 9270 Conflict of Interest. 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 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials BP 1340 Access to District Records BP 3516.5 Emergency Schedules BP 3580 District Records BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation BP 4158/4258/4358 Employee Security BP 5131 Conduct BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention BP 5141.6 School Health Services BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement BP 6000 Concepts and Roles BP 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education BP 6142.94 History-Social Science Instruction BP 6152.1 Placement in Mathematics Courses BP 6159 Individualized Education Program BP 6159.2 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education BB 9010 Public Statements BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communications BB 9150 Student Board Members BB 9200 Limits of Board Member Authority BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation BB 9240 Board Training BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and other Benefits BB 9260 Legal Protection BB 9270 Conflict of Interest A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2025-06-09 First Read BP 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials.pdf (248 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 1340 Access to District Records.pdf (179 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 3516.5 Emergency Schedules.pdf (194 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 3580 District Records.pdf (294 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 4151-4251-4351 Employee Compensation.pdf (204 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 4158-4258-4358 Employee Security.pdf (190 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 5131 Conduct.pdf (262 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention.pdf (630 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 5141.6 School Health Services.pdf (221 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement.pdf (253 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 6000 Concepts and Roles.pdf (255 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education.pdf (176 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 6142.94 History-Social Science Instruction.pdf (181 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 6152.1 Placement in Mathematics Courses.pdf (254 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 6159 Individualized Education Program.pdf (183 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BP 6159.2 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education.pdf (202 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9010 Public Statements.pdf (241 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communications.pdf (254 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9150 Student Board Members.pdf (199 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9200 Limits of Board Member Authority.pdf (241 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation.pdf (183 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9240 Board Training.pdf (175 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and other Benefits.pdf (204 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9260 Legal Protection.pdf (189 KB) 2025-06-09 First Read BB 9270 Conflict of Interest.pdf (253 KB) Subject 2. 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 1114 District-Sponsored Social Media; BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy; BP 5125 Student Records; BP 5131.6 Alcohol and other Drugs; BP 6158 Independent Study; BP 6174 Education for English Learners. Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action (Consent) 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 1114 District-Sponsored Social Media; BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy; BP 5125 Student Records; BP 5131.6 Alcohol and other Drugs; BP 6158 Independent Study; BP 6174 Education for English Learners. 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 1114 District-Sponsored Social Media BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy BP 5125 Student Records BP 5131.6 Alcohol and other Drugs BP 6158 Independent Study BP 6174 Education for English Learners A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2025-06-09 Second Read & Approval BP 1114 District-Sponsored Social Media.pdf (189 KB) 2025-06-09 Second Read & Approval BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy.pdf (190 KB) 2025-06-09 Second Read & Approval BP 5125 Student Records.pdf (323 KB) 2025-06-09 Second Read & Approval BP 5131.6 Alcohol and other Drugs.pdf (209 KB) 2025-06-09 Second Read & Approval BP 6158 Independent Study.pdf (282 KB) 2025-06-09 Second Read & Approval BP 6174 Education for English Learners.pdf (232 KB) Subject 3. Consideration of Approval of Revised Board Bylaw 9100 - Organization Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category K. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Type Action Board Bylaw 9100 was presented to the Board of Trustees at the May 5, 2025, meeting for discussion of revisions per the recommendation of the Board. Two options are being presented for Board review and consideration of approval, as attached. Copies of the Options are attached under Public Content. File Attachments 2025-06-09 BB 9100 Organization ROTATION.pdf (189 KB) 2025-06-09 BB 9100 Organization STANDARD.pdf (188 KB) L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Subject 1. Report on Proposed Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Kern High School District 2025-2026 school year. Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Report It is recommended that the Board of Trustees hear a report on the proposed Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Kern High School District 2025-2026 school year. There will be a presentation to the Board of Trustees at this meeting. A copy of the LCAP 2025-2026 is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 25.26 Draft KHSD LCAP 060525.pdf (2,660 KB) Subject 2. PUBLIC HEARING on Proposed Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for the Workforce Academy and the Kern High School District 2025-2026 school year. Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Public Hearing It is recommended 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 Plan (LCAP) and the Workforce Academy for the Kern High School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Copies of the Kern High School District 2025-2026 LCAP and the Workforce Academy 2025-2026 LCAP are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 25.26 Draft KHSD LCAP 060525.pdf (2,660 KB) 2025-2026 LCAP Kern Workforce Academy w. tables and BOP (DRAFT).pdf (1,422 KB) Subject 3. Receipt of Courses of Study Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Receive It is recommended 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 the courses is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Receive COS JUNE 9 2025_001.pdf (106 KB) M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DIVISION - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. Recognition of the Kern High School District Senior Class of 2025 for Earning an Associate's Degree from Bakersfield College Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DIVISION - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Type Recognition Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees recognize the following Kern High School District students of the Senior Class of 2025 who, along with completing the required coursework to graduate from the Kern High School District, also completed the required college coursework to earn an Associate's degree from Bakersfield College: First Name Last Name High School Degree 1 Degree 2 Evelyn Acevedo Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Lizbith Aguilar Hernandez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Iris Alvarez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Berenice Ambriz Sanchez Arvin Liberal Arts Anais Arellano Corrales Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Lucero Arevalo Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Guadalupe Barrena Rodriguez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Camila Botello Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Maria Chavez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Paris Contreras Arvin Liberal Arts Maritza Cortez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Israel De La Fuente Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Allan Gallardo Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Brenda Garcia Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Ashley Gonzalez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Abigail Guerrero Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Joanna Guerrero Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Felisa Hernandez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Claudia Hipolito Hernandez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Ivan Juarez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Tamarah Look Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Aaron Magana Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Karina Marquez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Andres Martinez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Yesica Moreno Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Moncerrat Moreno Gallardo Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Marissa Mosqueda Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Kailin Ojeda Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Rafael Pantoja Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Lizmary Parra Gomez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Guadalupe Parra Vargas Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Daisy Perez Leon Arvin Liberal Arts Adelina Ramirez Lopez Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Richard Ramos Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Jenifer Rangel Arvin Liberal Arts Noah Rodriguez Arvin Liberal Arts Elizabeth Torres Arvin Liberal Arts Daniela Uribe Flores Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Catherine Vega Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Grace Velasco Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Joselyn Vergara Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Victoria Vidal Arvin Communication Liberal Arts Savannah Chavez Bakersfield Psychology Liberal Arts Tessa Marquez Bakersfield History Liberal Arts Jazlynn Soto Bakersfield Psychology History Binay Brar Centennial Liberal Arts Wesley Rahder Centennial Liberal Arts Addison Rodriguez Centennial Liberal Arts Abigail Snider Centennial History Liberal Arts Ezekiel Anderson East Bakersfield Psychology History Jocelyn Belcher East Bakersfield Psychology History Nicole Diaz East Bakersfield Communication Liberal Arts Maya Rodriguez East Bakersfield Administration of Justice Liberal Arts Quianna Williams East Bakersfield Psychology History Blanca Alvarez Cortez East Bakersfield Psychology History Emily Driscoll Frontier Administration of Justice Liberal Arts Kristlynn Maddux Frontier Psychology Liberal Arts Mia Mendoza Frontier History Liberal Arts Alyssa Sanchez Frontier Liberal Arts Nayeli Solorio Frontier Psychology History Serenity Zavala Highland Psychology Liberal Arts Aaliyah De La Garza Highland Liberal Arts Allie Dean Independence Administration of Justice Liberal Arts Lys Gonzalez Independence Liberal Arts Lizabeth Sanchez Independence Psychology History Himmut Chatha Liberty Liberal Arts Liangxue Chen Liberty Liberal Arts Economics Scarlett Dodson Liberty Administration of Justice Liberal Arts Addison Ramey Liberty Liberal Arts Austin Robinette Liberty Liberal Arts Autumn Robinette Liberty Liberal Arts Savannah Robinette Liberty Liberal Arts Caidence Hansen Liberty Liberal Arts Marisol Calvo Reynaga Mira Monte Psychology Liberal Arts Luis Castaneda Mira Monte Public Health Science Liberal Arts Quetzalli Garibaldo Mira Monte Liberal Arts Minnah Mirza Ridgeview Liberal Arts Jocelyn Santillan Guerrero Ridgeview Psychology Liberal Arts Zachariah Williams Ridgeview Industrial Automation Liberal Arts Kaitlyn Arismendez Shafter Liberal Arts Bella Medina-Soto Shafter Psychology Liberal Arts Arianna De Luna South Industrial Automation Liberal Arts Sahaj Brar Stockdale Psychology History Caitlin Chen Stockdale Psychology History Inaya Gill Stockdale Liberal Arts Jeffrey Ren Stockdale Psychology History Benjamin Roh Stockdale Public Health Science Liberal Arts Brian Teeten Stockdale Liberal Arts Valentina Trancoso Stockdale Public Health Science Liberal Arts File Attachments Subject 2. Annual Report on the Kern High School District Independent Study Program for the 2024-2025 School Year Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category M. 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 2024-2025 school year. A PowerPoint presentation will be presented by Dustin Green, Director of Educational Services. File Attachments N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. No Agenda Items Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type File Attachments O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. PUBLIC HEARING on Proposition 30 Education Protection Account Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth 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 use of revenues derived from the incremental increases in taxes by Article XIII, Section 36 (f), the Proposition 30 Education Protection Account. Supporting Data : The 2012 legislation, Article XIII, Section 36, references that a public hearing is required, and that spending determinations on how the money will be spent shall be made in open session of a public hearing . File Attachments Subject 2. Approval of Resolution on Proposition 30 Education Protection Act Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Action A n oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Resolution is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Prop 30 Education Protection Account (EPA).pdf (72 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Public Notice Beginning the Thirty (30) Day Public Review Period for the Draft Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) Equivalent Report for the Construction and Operation of a Proposed Northeast High School Property Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Action An oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Public Notice and PEA Equivalent Report are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 19850 PEA Public Notice for NE Site.pdf (231 KB) PEA Equivalent Report for NE Site.pdf (14,831 KB) Subject 4. Acceptance of the Citizens' Oversight Committee 2022 Measure E Annual Report 2024 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Action, Report T he Board of Trustees is requested to approve the Citizens' Oversight Committee 2022 Measure E Annual Report 2024 as required by Education Code 15280 (6). An oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Measure E Annual Report 2024 is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2024 Annual Report Measure E.pdf (174 KB) Subject 5. Appointment of Citizens' Oversight Committee Members for the Kern High School District's Measure E (2022) Pursuant to Education Code §15278 and §15282 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Action Recommendation : Following the passage of the Kern High School District's Bond Measure E in 2022, the Board of Trustees established and appointed an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee to oversee the District's General Obligation Bond program. The committee consists of a minimum of seven members who can serve for up to a maximum of (3) two-year terms. It is recommended that the following committee members be appointed representing the areas indicated: New Members: Member Represents Term Ends Marc Widelock Senior Citizen’s Group June 2027 Jack DiGiacomo Community Member June 2027 Current Committee Members: Member Represents Term Ends Adam Cohen Kern Taxpayers’ Association Nov. 2026 Lydia Villa Parent/Parent-Teacher Org. Nov. 2026 Jason Higbee Parent/Parent-Teacher Org. Nov. 2025 Shannon Hixson Parent/Parent-Teacher Org. Nov. 2025 Jeffrey Travis Business Organization Nov. 2025 File Attachments Subject 6. Report on the Kern High School District Proposed SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan 2025-2026 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Report An oral report and PowerPoint presentation will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Jim Bennett, SELPA Director. A copy of the Kern High School District proposed SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan 2025-2026 will be provided as late material. File Attachments Subject 7. PUBLIC HEARING on the Kern High School District Proposed SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan 2025-2026 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth 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 2025-2026. File Attachments Subject 8. Report on the Governor's May Revise to the 2025-2026 State Budget and proposed Kern High School District's Annual Budget 2025-2026 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Type Report Recommendation : It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive a report on the financial picture for the State of California, the Governor's May Revise, and the preparation of the 2025-2026 budget for the Kern High School District. Supporting Data : A copy of the proposed Kern High School District Single Budget Adoption 2025-2026 will be provided as late material. An oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. File Attachments Subject 9. PUBLIC HEARING on the Adoption of the Proposed Kern High School District Annual Budget 2025-2026 Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth 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 onthe Adoption of the proposed Kern High School District Annual Budget Plan 2025-2026. File Attachments P. 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 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category P. 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 Q. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Subject 1. No Consent Agenda Items Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Type File Attachments R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Subject 1. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Arvin High School Health Careers Academy Students - Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference/Competition - Nashville Tennessee Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for Arvin High School Health Careers Academy (HCA) students to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference/Competition held on June 17-22, 2025. Arvin High School students from HOSA will be competing in the HOSA International Leadership Conference/Competition. All expenses, including transportation, lodging, registration and meals will be paid by HCA & HOSA funds. Funding Source: HCA & HOSA Funds A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request and itinerary is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT- Arvin Na_001.pdf (758 KB) Subject 2. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Bakersfield High School Forensics Team - National Speech & Debate Championship Tournament - Des Moines, Iowa Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for members of the Bakersfield High School Forensics Team to travel to Des Moines, Iowa from June 14-21, 2025, to participate in the National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament. Funding Source: District Title IV A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request and itinerary is attached as Public Content. File Attachments BHS Natl' Speech and Deb_001.pdf (350 KB) Subject 3. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Stockdale High School Forensics Team - National Speech & Debate Championship Tournament - Des Moines, Iowa Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Out of Area Trip Request for members of the Stockdale High School's Forensics team to travel to Des Moines, Iowa to participate in the National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa from from June 14-22 2025. Funding Source: Title IV, LCAP, Forensics fundraising, Principal's Budget. A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request Form, itinerary, flight information and a list of coaches with participating students is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2025 Stockdale High School Forensics Des Moines, IA 6-14-25.pdf (874 KB) Subject 4. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Kern Valley High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America Students - FCCLA Leadership Conference 2025 - Orlando, Florida Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Out of Area Trip request for Kern Valley High School students to travel to Orlando, Florida to participate in the 2025 FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference from July 4 to July 10, 2025. This is an earned trip based on placing at the state level. One (1) female Kern High School District Teacher chaperone and four (4) female students will participate. Funding Source: Perkins and FCCLA ASB A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, itinerary, student roster, and cost breakdown is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT Kern Valley July 2025.pdf (366 KB) Subject 5. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Regional Occupational Center & Career Technical Education Center Students - SkillsUSA National Competition, Atlanta, Georgia Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Out of Area Trip Request for the Regional Occupational Center & Career Technical Education Center students to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-28, 2025, to compete in the SkillsUSA National Competition. The Kern High School District will be sending eight (8) students and five (5) advisors/chaperones to the SkillsUSA National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Funding Source: Perkins A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, participating student names, instructor/chaperone names, and itinerary is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of Area FT- ROC Atla_001.pdf (470 KB) Subject 6. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Dr. John Ashby - Barcelona International Water Polo Academy (BIWPA)-USA and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made by the Board of Trustees to approve a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Dr. John Ashby - Barcelona International Water Polo Academy (BIWPA)-USA and the Kern High School District. This Short Term Agreement is for a two-day period beginning on May 31, 2025 and ending on June 1, 2025. Bringing elite water polo training straight from Barcelona, Spain to the Kern High School District, the Barcelona International Water Polo Academy (BIWPA) focuses on teaching the fundamental skills and perfecting individual techniques essential to the sport. Their proven coaching methodology aims to elevate every athlete’s knowledge and abilities through a unique, engaging system. BIWPA’s approach emphasizes improving individual skills, team tactics, and fostering a genuine love for the game — all within a fun yet demanding learning environment designed to challenge and inspire athletes. The cost for the two-day intensive training sessions will be $12,000. Funding Source: School Support Services A copy of the Short Term Consulting Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA John Ashby (BIWPA)_001.pdf (825 KB) Subject 7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Southern San Joaquin Valley Cal-SOAP Consortium and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding "MOU" between the Southern San Joaquin Valley Cal-SOAP Consortium and Kern High School District. The purpose of this MOU is to form a partnership with the goal of improving the accessibility of postsecondary educational opportunities to eligible middle and secondary school students and provide information about and assistance with postsecondary financial aid programs. Through Cal-SOAP, college students will be hired to serve as college success coaches for high school students and provide information on post-secondary education, provide awareness and support for completion of college, financial aid, and scholarship applications, and facilitate college and career exploration. The mission of Cal-SOAP is to increase the accessibility of post-secondary educational opportunities for any of the following students: who are from low-income families who would be the first in their families to attend college who are from schools or geographic regions with documented low-eligibility or college participation rates The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments SSJV Cal-SOAP KHSD MOU 25-26 040125 - signed.pdf (314 KB) Subject 8. Approval of an Updated License Agreement between Vantage Learning and the Kern High School District/North High School Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent), Procedural Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Updated License Agreement between Vantage Learning and the Kern High School District/North High School to provide an online assessment and learning platform for students and teachers at North High School. This License will be used to score student's writing and give individualized feedback and data by standard to teachers. Vantage Learning will provide virtual training sessions and data reviews, assessment implementation, and support. The Board approved a License Agreement between Vantage Learning and the Kern High School District/North High School at the April 7th Board Meeting. The License Agreement has been amended as follows: WriteVue Diagnostics costs are reduced, and MY Access!/WriteAhead revision/formative tools are now included. Assessments have been reduced to reflect only the three assessments for the 2025-26 school year, eliminating the Spring 2025 assessment originally included in the Agreement. This updated Agreement period of 7/1/25 to 6/30/26 covers the entirety of the 2025-26 school year, with an updated cost of $41,540.00. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention Program A copy of the Updated License Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Vantage Learning Updated Agreement- North High WriteVue 2025-26.pdf (169 KB) Subject 9. Approval of License Agreement between Newsela Inc. and the Kern High School District/Frontier High School Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve a license agreement between Newsela Inc. and the Kern High School District/Frontier High School for the daily instruction and assessment product, Formative by Newsela. This product seamlessly connects the insights teachers and administrators need to support student learning in every subject, including math and world languages. Program users get a complete picture of student progress with real-time, centralized data from daily classroom activities to periodic assessments, ensuring learning stays on track to meet end-of-year goals. Collaboration is promoted among departments and professional learning communities to co-create assessments and share resources, data, and best practices, advancing consistent and high-quality instruction for every student. Effective dates for this Formative by Newsela license agreement are 5/1/25 to 8/14/26 with a total cost of $13,400.00. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention Program A copy of the License Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Newsela Inc Quote Q-160441 - Frontier High School.pdf (109 KB) Subject 10. Approval of a Quote License Agreement with Possip and Kern High School District/Kern Valley High School Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Quote License Agreement with Possip and Kern High School District/Kern Valley High School for a one-year school-wide subscription to Possip Pulse Checks for families, staff, and students. With the Pulse Checks platform, Possip assists site administration with learning what their team needs, what's working, and their ideas to improve the school community, increase retention, morale, and the overall school environment. Possip will help Kern Valley engage all voices through routine text messages and email, keeping a pulse on the community in an instant. With a license term of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, the total cost is $7,079.00. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan, Third Party Intervention (LCAP 1.061) A copy of the Quote License Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments POSSIP Quote 2025-2026 - Kern Valley.pdf (81 KB) Subject 11. Approval of a Software Agreement Renewal with Edia Learning, Inc. and the Kern High School District/Centennial High School Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve a software agreement renewal for the 2025-2026 school year with Edia Learning, Inc. and the Kern High School District/Centennial High School. 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, include the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The effective period for the Software Agreement is July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 with a total cost of $15,975.00. Funding Source: Local Control and Accountability Plan, Third Party Intervention (LCAP 1.061) A copy of the Software Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Centennial - Edia Contract SY25-26.pdf (1,178 KB) Subject 12. ITEM DELETED -- Approval of an Agreement between the Collaborative Learning Solutions LLC., and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) ITEM DELETED -- Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Agreement between Collaborative Learning Solutions LLC and the Kern High School District to provide consultation, coaching, and/or technical assistance in building internal capacity by implementing a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) and Equity Consultation. The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2026. Funding Source: Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 4.01 A copy of the 2025-2026 Contract is attached as Public Content. File Attachments CLS Agreement_001.pdf (711 KB) Subject 13. Approval of an Agreement between Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Agreement between Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) and the Kern High School District to provide training for educators, parents and administrators who are interested in home visit training for the 2025-2026 school year. PTHV will conduct one (1) introductory home visit training session for up to eighty (80) people at $9,000 per session which includes: travel costs meals and accommodations etc. This interactive session is designed to prepare Subscriber’s educators, parents and administrators to practice PTHV’s model of home visits. It centers on increasing the capacity of educators to effectively build meaningful relationships with the families of their students, starting with a voluntary home visit. The training session is a three (3) hour session, and it covers the following topics: Elements of PTHV’s home visit model The research behind PTHV’s home visit model Logistics, step-by-step Skill-building and practice in engaging families Overcoming barriers (money, time, fear) Culture and cross-cultural connection Taking it back to the classroom Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP 4.106) A copy of the Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Agreement w- Parent Teac_001.pdf (390 KB) Subject 14. Approval of an Agreement between the Bureau of Education & Research, Petra Nelson, Consultant and the Kern High School District Meeting Jun 9, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve an Agreement between the Bureau of Education & Research, Petra Nelson, Consultant and the Kern High School District to provide trainings for Kern High School District Educators. Petra Nelson, consultant, will present a Train-the-trainers: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Settings for up to sixteen (16) educators. The trainings are for a maximum of five (5) instructional hours per training day, beginning July 28 and ending July 29, 2025. The Bureau of Education and Research supports Kern High School District employees by providing essential components for successfu