Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education

3 Friday, October 10, 2025 Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Bakersfield City School District Board Room - Open Session 9:00 a.m. Professional Development Center (PDC) - Closed Session 9:30 a.m. 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Members of the public may attend the meeting to provide public comments in person. Public Comments are limited to items on the agenda. During special meetings, public comment is limited to items on the agenda. A. Call to Order Subject 1. Roll Call Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category A. Call to Order Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the special meeting be called to order. Anthony Fuentes, President Laura Guerrero Salgado, President Pro Tem Brooke Malley Ault, Clerk Dr. Chris Cruz Boone, Clerk Pro Tem Mike Eggert, Member File Attachments Subject 2. Public Comments Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category A. Call to Order Type Information Members of the public may attend the meeting to provide public comments in person. During special meetings, public comment is limited to items on the agenda. Main Governing Board File Attachments B. Open Session Subject 1. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-45, Authorizing Participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category B. Open Session Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, authorizing participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project. Prepared by: Sherry Gladin, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Staff Analysis: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) have launched the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project , a statewide initiative designed to accelerate the replacement of diesel-powered school buses with zero-emission electric models and to fund the supporting charging infrastructure needed for their operation. To apply for ZESBI funding, participating school districts must submit an official Board-approved resolution authorizing an individual to act on behalf of the District. Adoption of this resolution authorizes the submission of one or more grant applications and designates the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, as the authorized representative to enter into binding grant agreements, execute required assurances, and fulfill all associated compliance obligations if selected for award. There is no fiscal impact for adopting this resolution. If awarded, the ZESBI grant would provide state-funded reimbursement or direct funding for the purchase of eligible zero-emission buses and/or infrastructure. District matching contributions, if any, would be determined upon award and brought back to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of funds or contract execution. It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution No. 2025-45 , authorizing participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project and designating the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services as the authorized representative to submit applications and execute all necessary documents on behalf of the District. File Attachments Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project 10.28.25.pdf (132 KB) B.1 Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project 10.28.25 - Fully Executed.pdf (279 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, authorizing participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project. Motion by Chris Cruz Boone, second by Brooke Malley Ault. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Laura Guerrero Salgado, Chris Cruz Boone, Anthony Fuentes, Brooke Malley Ault, Mike Eggert Subject 2. Approval to Authorize Reimbursements for Certificated Employee Leave Costs to Kern High School District for Board Member Anthony Fuentes Under Education Code 44987.3 Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category B. Open Session Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board authorize the District to reimburse Kern High School District for up to 20 school days of paid leave of absence per year for official activities by Board Member Anthony Fuentes pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 44987.3. Prepared by: Andrea Selvey, Executive Assistant, Office of the Superintendent Staff Analysis: Education Code Section 44987.3 provides that a school district can grant a certificated employee up to 20 days’ paid leave of absence per year to allow the employee to serve as a member of a number of different types of boards, commissions, committees or groups, including school boards. (Ed. Code § 44987.3(a)(6), (c).) For paid leave to be granted under this statute: (1) the service must be performed in California; (2) the board, commission, committee, or group must inform the employing school district of its employee’s service on the board, commission, committee, or group; and (3) the board, commission, committee, or group must agree, prior to service, to reimburse the employing school district pursuant to Education Code Section 44987.3(d). Education Code Section 44987.3 (d) further states: “Following the school district’s payment of the employee for such leave of absence, the school district shall be reimbursed by the board, commission, committee, or group which the employee serves for the compensation paid to the employee’s substitute and for actual administrative costs related to the leave of absence granted to the employee under this section, upon written request for such reimbursement by the school district.” File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board authorize the District to reimburse Kern High School District for up to 20 school days of paid leave of absence per year for official activities by Board Member Anthony Fuentes pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 44987.3. Motion by Chris Cruz Boone, second by Mike Eggert. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Laura Guerrero Salgado, Chris Cruz Boone, Mike Eggert Not Present at Vote: Anthony Fuentes, Brooke Malley Ault Subject 3. Approval to Authorize Reimbursements for Certificated Employee Leave Costs to Kern High School District for Board Member Brooke Malley Ault Under Education Code 44987.3 Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category B. Open Session Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board Authorize Reimbursements for Certificated Employee Leave Costs to Kern High School District for Board Member Brooke Malley Ault Under Education Code 44987.3 Prepared by: Andrea Selvey, Executive Assistant, Office of the Superintendent Staff Analysis: Education Code Section 44987.3 provides that a school district can grant a certificated employee up to 20 days’ paid leave of absence per year to allow the employee to serve as a member of a number of different types of boards, commissions, committees or groups, including school boards. (Ed. Code § 44987.3(a)(6), (c).) For paid leave to be granted under this statute: (1) the service must be performed in California; (2) the board, commission, committee, or group must inform the employing school district of its employee’s service on the board, commission, committee, or group; and (3) the board, commission, committee, or group must agree, prior to service, to reimburse the employing school district pursuant to Education Code Section 44987.3(d). Education Code Section 44987.3 (d) further states: “Following the school district’s payment of the employee for such leave of absence, the school district shall be reimbursed by the board, commission, committee, or group which the employee serves for the compensation paid to the employee’s substitute and for actual administrative costs related to the leave of absence granted to the employee under this section, upon written request for such reimbursement by the school district.” File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board Authorize Reimbursements for Certificated Employee Leave Costs to Kern High School District for Board Member Brooke Malley Ault Under Education Code 44987.3 Motion by Chris Cruz Boone, second by Mike Eggert. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Laura Guerrero Salgado, Chris Cruz Boone, Mike Eggert Not Present at Vote: Anthony Fuentes, Brooke Malley Ault Subject 4. Adjourn to Closed Session Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category B. Open Session Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that we adjourn to Closed Session. File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that we adjourn to Closed Session. Motion by Mike Eggert, second by Brooke Malley Ault. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Laura Guerrero Salgado, Chris Cruz Boone, Anthony Fuentes, Brooke Malley Ault, Mike Eggert C. Closed Session Study Session Subject 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: Interim Superintendent, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category C. Closed Session Study Session Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 2. Adjourn to Lunch Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category C. Closed Session Study Session Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that we adjourn to Lunch. File Attachments D. Lunch Break Subject 1. The Board will take a lunch break Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category D. Lunch Break Type File Attachments E. Closed Study Session - Continued Subject 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: Interim Superintendent, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category E. Closed Study Session - Continued Type Closed Session Item File Attachments F. Closing Items Subject 1. Reconvene to Open Session Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category F. Closing Items Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended to reconvene to open session. File Attachments Subject 2. Report of Closed Session Action Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category F. Closing Items Type Report The Board President will report out any action taken during its recently concluded closed session. File Attachments Subject 3. Adjournment Meeting Oct 10, 2025 - Special Board Retreat of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Category F. Closing Items Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the meeting be adjourned. File Attachments