FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees

3 Monday, December 8, 2025 FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees BOARD MEMBERS: J. Bryan Batey, Member David Manriquez, Member Steven Rodrigue, Member Kathy Scrivner, Member Derek Tisinger, Member Samreen Sandhu, Student Board Member - MEETING TIME AND PLACE: Call Meeting to Order: 5:30 p.m. - Board Room Closed Session: 5:35 p.m. - Conference Room "A" Retirement 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Procedural J. Bryan Batey, Board of Trustee David Manriquez, Board of Trustee Steven Rodrigue, Board of Trustee Kathy Scrivner, Board of Trustee Derek Tisinger, Board of Trustee Samreen Sandhu, Student Board Member File Attachments Subject 2. Action for Election of President, Vice President, Clerk, and Clerk Pro Tem for the Board of Trustees Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category A. PRELIMINARY Type Action Every school district governing board consisting of five (5) or more members shall, at its initial meeting and at each annual meeting, elect a president and a clerk from among its members (Education Code Section 35022 and 35143). The slate of officers for the Board of Trustees are to be selected as follows: President Vice President Clerk Clerk Pro Tem Attached under Public Content is a copy of the Certification of Election of Governing Board Officers to be filed with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments Certificate of Election of Governing Board Officers.pdf (43 KB) Subject 3. Adoption of Final Closed Session Agenda Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 4. Hearing of Citizens on Items Listed on Closed Session Agenda Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 (3) 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 5. Adjourn to Closed Session Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Real Property Negotiator: Kenneth Seals (Government Code Section 54956.8), Concerning Price and Terms for Property Location: APN: 167-070-02 (Kern High School District), Bakersfield, California Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 3. Discussion of Student Matters: Student Expulsions and/or Reinstatement Report Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 four (4) 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 4. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Complaint (Government Code Section 54957) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Two (2) Potential Cases Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 6. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1). Six (6) Existing Cases. Case Nos.: BCV-25-103507; BCV-25-103540; BCV-24-104209; BCV-22-101350; BCV-20-102214; BCV-23-102431 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Megan Gregor, Regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU's) with Employee Group(s): California School Employees Association, Chapter 81; California School Employees Association, Chapter 901, Police Officers; California School Employees Association Transportation, Chapter 747; Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 777, Supervisor Unit F; Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 777, Skilled Trades Unit D; Kern High School District Management and Confidential Association Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 8. Adjournment of Closed Session Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 RECENT DISTRICT RETIREES Subject 1. A Reception Honoring Recent District Retirees will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room Lobby Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. RECEPTION HONORING RECENT DISTRICT RETIREES Type File Attachments D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Subject 1. Reconvene to Open Session Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action File Attachments Subject 4. Action for Election of Trustee Representative and Alternate to the Kern County Committee on the School District Organization Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action Recommendation is made for the Board of Trustees to take action to elect a member of the governing board and an alternate to the Kern County Committee on School District Organization for a one year term. Current Trustee Representatives: Representative : Trustee Tisinger Alternative: Trustee Scrivner Attached under Public Content is a copy of the Certification of Election of Trustee Representative to be filed with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments Certificate of Election of Trustee Representative.pdf (28 KB) Subject 5. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees held on November 3, 2025 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Type Action File Attachments E. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. Closed Session Report Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category E. 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category E. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Type Action File Attachments F. COMMUNICATIONS Subject 1. Communications Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category F. 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 G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject 1. Recognition of District Retirees Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition It is recommended that the Board of Trustees recognize recent retirees from the Kern High School District. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Board President, and Superintendent Zulfa will present each retiree with a Lifetime Activity Pass and a Plaque recognizing their years of service. A list of retirees is attached to this agenda item as Public Content. File Attachments 2025 KHSD Retirees - December.pdf (152 KB) Subject 2. Superintendent's Comments on District Activities Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Report 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 (3) 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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, Cathy Adams, President Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 - Roman Aguilar, President Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Trade Union, Unit D, Luis Badilla, Steward Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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. Approval of the 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 stipulates the Board of Trustees shall develop a schedule of regular meetings for the year. The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are usually scheduled on the first Monday of every month; however, in the calendar year 2026, there are some exceptions: The January meeting is scheduled on the second Monday due to the Christmas holiday break. The April meeting is scheduled on the first Tuesday after Easter Monday. A regular meeting is scheduled for the second Monday and fourth Monday in June. There is no regular meeting in July due to vacation schedules throughout the District. The September meeting is scheduled on the second Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday. The December meeting is scheduled for the second Monday due to Education Code requirements. Superintendent Zulfa will provide a report to the Board of Trustees. A copy of the proposed schedule is attached as Public Content. File Attachments KHSD Board of Trustees 2026 Meeting Schedule.pdf (284 KB) Subject 2. Approval of the Kern High School District Organizational Charts for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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, Receive The organizational charts are presented for approval to comply with the Kern High School District's Administrative Code; Board Policy 2110(a), which states that the Superintendent shall annually present, for Board approval, organizational charts for the District and its schools that designates the relationships of all employees with the district organization. A copy of the referenced Organizational Charts for the 2025-2026 school year are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2025-2026 KHSD Organizational Charts (2).pdf (5,424 KB) Subject 3. Action to Appoint a Kern High School District Trustee to the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Representing Kern High School District in Sub-Region 12B, term ending March 2028 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 According to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), school districts with an ADA of 30,000, or above, qualify to appoint or reappoint two representative(s) from their Board to CSBA's Delegate Assembly for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, to represent their district. The Kern High School District has two appointed delegates as follows: Trustee David Manriquez, whose term expires on March 31, 2027. Trustee Steve Rodrigue, whose term expires on March 31, 2026. (*This is the only seat up for appointment this year.) There are two required Delegate Assembly meetings each year, in 2026, the first meeting will be May 16-17 and December 1-2. The nomination from a school district must be submitted to CSBA no later than January 7, 2026. Once a nominee is appointed by our Board, the biographical sketch form must be completed and submitted to CSBA. The nomination form and other Delegate information is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2026 Delegate Assembly Nomination Appointment Forms.pdf (615 KB) Subject 4. 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 5113 Absences and Excuses; BP 5113.12 District School Attendance Review Board; BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting. Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 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 5113 Absences and Excuses; BP 5113.12 District School Attendance Review Board; BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting. 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 5113 Absences and Excuses BP 5113.12 District School Attendance Review Board BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting A copy of the proposed Board Policies (BP) and/or Board Bylaws (BB) are attached as Public Content. File Attachments 2025-12-08 Second Read & Approval BP 5113 Absences and Excuses.pdf (301 KB) 2025-12-08 Second Read & Approval BP 5113.12 District School Attendance Review Board.pdf (313 KB) 2025-12-08 Second Read & Approval BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting.pdf (309 KB) L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Subject 1. Receipt of Courses of Study Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Type Receive Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees receive the Courses of Study on the attached list. These courses will be on file in the Office of Instruction for public inspection. They will be presented for approval at the next regular Board Meeting. The list of courses is attached as Public Content. File Attachments COS Receive December 8 2025.pdf (60 KB) M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. Kern High School District Career and Technical Education Annual Report Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Type Report It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information on Kern High School District Career and Technical Education. Dustin Green, Director of Educational Services, will present a PowerPoint presentation. File Attachments Subject 2. Kern High School District Dual Enrollment Annual Report Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Type Report It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information on Kern High School District Dual Enrollment. Dustin Green, Director of Educational Services, will present a PowerPoint presentation. File Attachments N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. Approval of Resolution on Submission of Application for Provisional Internship Permit to California Department of Education for Certain Public Certificated Employees Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Action This application is required because the commission discontinued the issuance of multiple-subject, single-subject, and education specialist emergency permits and implemented provisional internship permits as of June 6, 2006. The office of Administrative Law approved the addition of Title 5, Section 80021.1, pertaining to provisional staff permits on June 4, 2005. This permit is available when the employing agency know that there will be a teacher vacancy yet is unable to recruit a suitable candidate. A copy of the Board Resolution Request Provisional internship permits and the Resolution attached as Public Content. File Attachments PIPs 2025-2026.pdf (81 KB) PIP Resolution Form 12.8.25.pdf (91 KB) Subject 2. Receipt of California School Employees Association, Chapter 81, Reopener Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Pursuant to the Educational Employment Relations Act and the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District (District) and the California School Employees Association and it's Kern High Chapter #81 (CSEA), CSEA submits Initial Proposal to commence negotiation with the District for the 2025-2026 school year. Proposal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 81 Kern High IP Reopener 2025-2026.pdf (129 KB) Subject 3. Introduction of the Kern High School District's Initial Proposal Regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with the California School Employees Association, Chapter 81 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Recommendation: It is Recommended the Board of Trustees introduce the District's Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees Association, Chapter 81. Supporting Data: Agency Labor Negotiator, Megan M. Gregor, will report to the Board of Trustees at the meeting. In accordance with District Policy and the Education Code, this proposal will be available at the schools and other work sites. The initial Proposal from the Kern High School District will be provided as late material at the board meeting. File Attachments Subject 4. Receipt of the California School Employees Association, and its Kern High School District Police Department, Chapter 901, Reopener Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Pursuant to the terms of the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement, California School Employees Association and its Kern High School Police Department, Chapter 901 submits a Reopener Initial Proposal for 2025-2026. Proposal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 901 Kern High Police Reopener IP 25-26.pdf (78 KB) Subject 5. Introduction of the Kern High School District's Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees Association and it's Kern High School District Police Department, Chapter 901 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Recommendation: It is Recommended the Board of Trustees introduce the District Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees Association and it's Kern High School District Police Department, Chapter 901 for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Supporting Data: Agency Labor Negotiator, Megan M. Gregor, will report to the Board of Trustees at the meeting. In accordance with District Policy and Education Code, this proposal will be available at the schools and other work site. The initial proposal from the Kern High School District will be provided as late material the board meeting. File Attachments Subject 6. Receipt of the California School Employees Association, Chapter 747, Successor Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Pursuant to the Educational Employment Relations Act and the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and it's Kern High School Transportation, Chapter 747, California School Employees Association submits their Successor Initial Proposal to commence negotiations with the District for the 2025-20026 school year. Proposal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 747 Kern High Trans Successor IP 25-26.pdf (187 KB) Subject 7. Introduction of the Kern High School District's Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees Association and it's Kern High School District Transportation, Chapter 747 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Trustees introduce the District's Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees Association and its Kern High School District Transportation, Chapter 747 Supporting Data: Agency Labor Negotiator, Megan M. Gregor, will report to the Board of Trustees at the meeting. In accordance with District policy and the Education Code, this proposal will be available at the schools and other work sites. The Initial Proposal from the Kern High School District will be provided as late material at the Board meeting. File Attachments Subject 8. Receipt of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Skilled Trades, Unit D, Local 777 successor Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Information: Pursuant to the Educational Employment Relations Act and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District and the Kern High School District and the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Skilled Trades, Unit D, Local 777 submits their Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 to commence negotiations with the District for the 2024-2027 contract term. Proposal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 777 Kern HSD Reopener Request Skilled Trades Unit D.pdf (624 KB) Subject 9. Introduction of the Kern High School District's Initial Proposal Regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Skilled Trades, Unit D, Local 777 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Trustees introduce the District's Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Skilled Trades, Unit D, Local 777. Supporting Data: Agency Labor Negotiator, Megan M. Gregor, will report to the Board of Trustees at the meeting. In accordance with District policy and the Education Code, this proposal will be available at the schools and other work sites. The Initial Proposal from the Kern High School District will be provided as late material at the Board meeting. File Attachments Subject 10. Receipt of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Supervisors, Unit F, Local 777 Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Pursuant to the Educational Employment Relations Act and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District and the Kern High School District and the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Supervisory, Unit F, Local 777 submits their Initial Proposal for 2025-2026 to commence negotiations with the District for the 2024-2027 contract term. Proposal is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 777 Reopener Request- Unit F Supervisory Unit F.pdf (626 KB) Subject 11. Introduction of the Kern High School District's Initial Proposal Regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Supervisors, Unit F, Local 777 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Type Information Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Trustees introduce the District's Initial Proposal regarding their Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Supervisors, Unit F, Local 777. Supporting Data: Agency Labor Negotiator, Megan M. Gregor, will report to the Board of Trustees at the meeting. In accordance with District policy and the Education Code, this proposal will be available at the schools and other work sites. The Initial Proposal from the Kern High School District will be provided as late material at the Board meeting. File Attachments O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. Approval of Resolution for Declaration of Emergency Work at Arvin High School Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Approval of Resolution for Declaration of Emergency Work at Arvin High School for significant water damage to the library building, resulting in unsafe conditions and substantial disruption to normal school operations. The damage required immediate repair and remediation work to prevent further deterioration, ensure safety, and restore the affected area for student and staff use. An oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Resolution is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Arvin High Rain Damage Emergency Resolution.pdf (146 KB) Subject 2. Approval of Resolution for Declaration of Emergency Work at East Bakersfield High School Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 (Consent) Approval of Resolution for Declaration of Emergency Work at East Bakersfield High School for EMS Fire Loss Cleanup. Maintenance and Operations responded to a fire incident located in the library. The District immediately addressed fire damage and performed environmental and air-quality remediation to prevent further disruption to school operations. An oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Resolution is attached as Public Content. File Attachments East High Fire Emergency Resolution.pdf (147 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Public Notice Beginning the Thirty (30) Day Public Review and Comment Period for the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Construction and Operation of Vista Continuation High School Relocation Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Thirty (30) Day Public Notice and Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration will be added as late material. File Attachments Notice of Intent of Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration Ad.pdf (164 KB) Draft IS-MND Vista Cont HS.pdf (25,233 KB) Subject 4. Approval of Resolution of Annual Accounting of Development Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 The Kern High School District shares the school facilities fee with its feeder elementary school districts. The fees are $5.17 per square foot as assessable space of residential construction and $0.84 per square foot of covered and enclosed space of commerical/industrial construction. Pursuant to Education Code Section 17623 and agreements with elementary districts sharing territory with the Kern High School District, generally 35% of the fee is distributed to the Kern High School District. An oral report will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Resolution, Exhibits A and B, and the Developer Impact Fee Annual and Five Year Report are attached as Public Content. File Attachments Annual Accounting of Development Fees Resolution 2024-2025.pdf (153 KB) Exhibit A.pdf (175 KB) Exhibit B.pdf (504 KB) Developer Impact Fee Annual and Five Year 2025.pdf (508 KB) Subject 5. Approval of 2025-2026 First Period Interim Financial Report Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 B1266, Chapter 741 (1985) requires the District to prepare and submit certain interim financial reports to the Board of Trustees and then to the State Controller as official notification of whether or not the District will be able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the First Period Interim Report based upon the adopted budget and the District's expenditure projections. Appendix: First Interim Financial Report will indicate that the District can meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and the two subsequent years. An oral report and PowerPoint Presentation will be presented by Kenneth Seals, Assistant Superintendent, Business. A copy of the Interim Report is attached as Public Content. File Attachments First Interim 2025-2026.pdf (3,913 KB) 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 Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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. Approval of Authorized Signatures for the Kern High School District Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category Q. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Office Type Action (Consent) Board Bylaws 9100 stipulates that the Board of Trustees shall authorize approved signers for the Kern High School District at the annual organizational meeting. Those authorized signers shall include the following: J. Bryan Batey, Trustee David Manriquez, Trustee Steven Rodrigue, Trustee Kathy Scrivner, Trustee Derek Tisinger, Trustee Michael Zulfa, Ed.D., Superintendent Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Division Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent, Instruction Division Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Kenny Seals, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Business Division Gracianne Ashmore, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees Bob Dickson, Director II, Fiscal Services Zach McNinch, Director, Business Administration Rick Ruiz, Director, Business Services Attached under Public Content is a copy of the Signatures of Members of the Governing Board to be filed with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments Signatures of Members of the Governing Board.pdf (46 KB) R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Subject 1. Memorandum of Understanding with UMASS Global University School of Education and the Kern High School District Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Kern High School District (KHSD) and UMASS Global University for Clinical Practice. This agreement shall be effective from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a partnership to support the placement of student teachers (candidates) in KHSD schools for the purpose of completing university-required clinical practice experience in the following subjects: Single Subject and Special Education. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is attached as Public Content File Attachments UMASS Global University _001.pdf (90 KB) Subject 2. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with California State University, Chico and the Kern High School District Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Memorandum of Understanding between California State University, Chico and Kern High School District to establish a partnership to support the placement of student teachers (candidates) in the Kern High School District schools for the purpose of completing university-required clinical practice experiences. This agreement shall be effective December 8, 2025 through July 31, 2028. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments MOU CSU Chico_001.pdf (171 KB) Subject 3. Approval of a Quote Agreement with Lexia Learning Systems LLC and the Kern High School District/West High School Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Agreement with Lexia Learning Systems LLC and Kern High School District/West High School for fifteen (15) one-year subscriptions to the Lexia PowerUp Literacy Student program. Lexia Learning is an innovative online program that combines effective, teacher-led instruction with interactive, user-centric experiences to support the cognitive abilities of a wide variety of students. With Lexia Learning, teachers are able to prioritize and differentiate instruction, allowing students to develop critical reading skills at their own pace. The agreement period is from November 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. The total cost for the subscription is $437.52. 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 Lexia Learning Q-712143.1- West HS.pdf (48 KB) Subject 4. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Boys and Girls Club of Kern County and the Kern High School District/ Highland High School Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between The Boys and Girls Club of Kern County and the Kern High School District/Highland High School. The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate a school to career workshop, known as "Career Launch" that fosters soft skills, explores career paths, promotes mentorship, and establish possible summer paid internships in a variety of local industries. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 12, 2026 to March 25, 2026. Life and Workforce Readiness/ Internship Program The program activities will follow the Career Launch curriculum with the following: Program dates January 12, 2026 - March 25, 2026, not including Internship Program Facilitated by trained and vetted BGCKC staff approved by the HHS principal and cleared by KHSD Two (2) days per week - 11 weeks., 1 hour workshops in morning or evening hours based on HHS availability and preference 30 students over the age of 15 years Students who graduate the program will have the opportunity to interview for a summer paid internship with a local vetted company Paid interns will receive ongoing training, mentoring, career exploration, enrichment activities as well as both a food handlers certificate and first aide/CPR certification Funding Source: N/A A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments MOU Boys & Girls of KC HHS 2025-2026.pdf (58 KB) Subject 5. Approval of the Sale or Disposal of Instructional Materials Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Sale or Disposal of Instructional Materials, as specified on the attachment. This list is comprised of obsolete and/or damaged textbooks and workbooks that are subject to replacement. In accordance with Board Policy 3270, a Public Notice was provided regarding the disposal of these items. The Public Notice and the list of items for disposal are attached as Public Content. File Attachments Public Notice with Sale or Disposal List December 2025.pdf (221 KB) Subject 6. Approval of Short Term Consultant Agreement between The Core Collaborative/Dr. Paul Bloomberg and the Kern High School District Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Short Term Consultant Agreement with The Core Collaborative/Dr. Paul Bloomberg for Professional Development for Kern High School District (KHSD) Mentor Teachers. This Agreement shall be for 10-month period, commencing on December 8, 2025 and ending on October 8, 2026. The cost of this agreement is $14,790.00. The KHSD mentors will receive a full day training on either March 4, 2026 or March 5, 2026. Mentors will be provided with a professional learning session that empowers Kern High School Mentor Teachers to strengthen peer mentoring practices that cultivate metacognitive clarity and asses-based growth, in alignment with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. (CSTP). The experience focuses on developing collaborative mentoring relationships rooted in reflection, inquiry, and recognition of professional strengths, helping mentors engage in just-in-time, empathetic, and equity-driven coaching dialogues. Together we can expand a professional network of mentors committed to think rigorously and advance democracy. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP 1.13) A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement and the Professional Development Contract are attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA The Core Collaborat_001.pdf (633 KB) Subject 7. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement with One Circle Foundation and the Kern High School District Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Short Term Consultant Agreement between One Circle Foundation and the Kern High School District. One Circle Foundation is to provide professional development on the Girls Circle and Boys Council models to set the foundation for implementing dynamic female-responsive intervention via Girls Circle and male-responsive intervention via Boys Council Support Groups. These programs are intensive Tier 2 small group supports targeting males and females with inhibitory control, emotional knowledge and expression, emotional and behavioral regulation, negative behavior, and a lack of a sense of belonging. The approach to addressing these behaviors differs and is related to students' experience as male or female. It builds behavior focused on positive peer and adult attention, replacement skills for negative behaviors, problem-solving, and facilitates self-monitoring. The two training events will total $30,450.00 ($15,225.00 per event). The term of this agreement shall be from January 6, 2026, to May 30, 2026. Funding Source: Learning Communities for School Success Program A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA One Circle 2026_001.pdf (1,135 KB) Subject 8. Approval of License Quote Agreement between Wayground and the Kern High School District/Foothill High School Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Quote Agreement between Wayground and the Kern High School District/Foothill High School for a supplemental curriculum platform. Wayground is a gamified platform that delivers interactive quizzes, polls, and lessons to enhance student engagement and formative assessment. The platform supports real-time feedback and data tracking to help teachers identify student needs. Wayground integrates with existing LMS tools and fosters a fun, inclusive learning environment for review, practice, and collaboration. The term of this Agreement is from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with a total cost of $9,500.00. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention A copy of the License Quote Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Wayground Quote Q-78825-20251124-1656 - Foothill HS.pdf (42 KB) Subject 9. Approval of License Quote Agreement between Ramsey Education and the Kern High School District/Bakersfield High School Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Quote Agreement with Ramsey Education and the Kern High School District/Bakersfield High School for 4th Ed. Unlimited Digital Seats (Site License) for the purpose of math intervention with financial literacy. This is an interactive, real-world curriculum designed to teach students essential financial literacy skills while reinforcing key math concepts. This program equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions, preparing them for financial independence and long-term success. The quote term length is 12 months with a price quote of $4,999.99. Funding Source: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP) 1.061 Third Party Intervention A copy of the License Quote Agreement is attached as Public Content . File Attachments Ramsey Education Quote Q-88050-1 - Bakersfield HS.pdf (12 KB) Subject 10. Approval of Courses of Study Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational 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 Courses of Study on the attached list. These courses have been on file in the Office of Instruction and available for public inspection since the last regular Board Meeting. Copies of the Courses of study are provided as Public Content. File Attachments Courses of Study- Approve 12.8.25.pdf (405 KB) 64770 Speech and Debate.pdf (539 KB) 75750 Into to Small Animal Care-CTE.pdf (620 KB) 75751 Advanced Small Animal Care-CTE.pdf (495 KB) 77900 AI Literacy.pdf (728 KB) 99890 Graphic Production Technologies.pdf (774 KB) S. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Subject 1. Approval of the Data Sharing Agreement between the Kern High School District and Grow Public Schools Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category S. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Data Sharing Agreement between the Kern High School District and Grow Public Schools. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide a framework for the District to share with Grow data on Grow's former students now in grades 9-12 in the District's high schools to improve educational and career outcomes for Grow's former students by assisting them to remain enrolled through graduation and to prepare for college and other post-secondary careers paths. A copy of the Data Sharing Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Data Sharing Agreement.pdf (727 KB) Subject 2. Approval of the Individual Services Agreement between Valley Achievement Center and Kern High School District - Special Education Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category S. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Type Action (Consent) Approval of the Individual Services Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Agency Services with Valley Achievement Center for the purpose of providing Special Education and related services to an individual student with exceptional needs under authorization of Education Code Sections 56157 and 56365-56366.7 . A copy of the Individual Services Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments 25-26 VAC ISA #667523.pdf (1,069 KB) Subject 3. Approval of the Renewal Agreement between Patch My PC, LLC and the Kern High School District Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Regular Board Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category S. Consent Agenda: Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division Type Action (Consent) Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve the Renewal Agreement between Patch My PC, LLC and the Kern High School District. Patch My PC, LLC provides automated software update and application management services used throughout the District's technology infrastructure. The renewal ensures continued compliance with cybersecurity best practices, timely deploymen