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

3 Monday, May 5, 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: 4:30 p.m. - Board Room Closed Session: 4:35 p.m. - Conference Room "C" Closed Session: 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room "A" Reconvene to Open Session: 7:00 p.m. Board Room Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 - AGENDAS: Agendas are posted at the Kern High School District at least 72 hours prior to each meeting as well as at each school site. Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kern High School District can be inspected at the following address between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday: Superintendent's Office, Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. - HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees either before or during the Board's consideration of each item of business to be discussed at regular or special board meetings. Each member of the public wishing to speak must fill out an "Individual Request to Address the Board of Trustees" (yellow card) prior to the start of the meeting. Each person who addresses the Board must be first recognized by the presiding officer. - SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS: Assistive listening devices, agenda in Braille and/or alternative formats are available upon request. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, other auxiliary aids and services, or reasonable modifications to Board meeting policies and/or procedures, such as to assist members of the disability community who would like to request a disability-related accommodation in addressing the Board, are available if requested at least three business days prior to the Board meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please contact the Superintendent's Office, Kern High School District at 661-827-3154 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (Government Code 54954.2). - UPON REQUEST by a student's parent/guardian, or by the student if age 18 or older, the minutes of a meeting of the Kern High School District’s Board of Trustees shall not include the student's or parent/guardian's address, telephone number, date of birth, or email address, or the student's name or other directory information as defined in Education Code 49061. The request to exclude such information shall be made in writing to the secretary or clerk of the Board. (Education Code 49073.2) These requests to Kern High School District should be made in writing and made to the attention of: Dr. Michael Zulfa, Superintendent/Board Secretary, or Kathy Scrivner, Board Clerk and delivered to 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93309. For assistance or for additional information about this process or directory information please contact Graci Ashmore at (661) 827-3100. - PLEASE NOTE THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED and written minutes are subsequently prepared. Requests to exclude a student(s) or parent/guardian(s) information must be received within 10 days after the board meeting. A. PRELIMINARY Subject 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Meeting May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 "C" Subject 1. Public Administrative Employee Evaluation: District Superintendent Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "C" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 2. Adjourn Closed Session Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category B. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "C" Type File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Subject 1. Convene in Closed Session Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Mark Smith, Kenneth Seals, 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 May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 3. Discussion of Student Matters: Student Expulsions and/or Reinstatement Report Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. 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 4. Public Employee Administrative Appointments (3): Principal, Bakersfield Adult School; Supervising Administrator of Student, Family & Community Engagement; Supervising Administrator of Instructional Services Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments Subject 5. Public Employee Classified Management Appointment (1): Aquatics Program Coordinator, Highland Pool - School Support Services Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action 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). Three (3) Existing Cases. Case Nos.: BCV-25-101217; 1:25-CV-00436 CDB; OAH 225040095 Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. 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): Kern High School Teachers Association; California School Employees Association, Chapter 81; California School Employees Association, Chapter 901, Police Officers; Kern High School District Management & Confidential Association Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Item File Attachments Subject 8. Adjournment of Closed Session Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category C. CLOSED SESSION - Conference Room "A" Type Closed Session Action Item File Attachments D. OPEN SESSION ITEMS - Board Room Subject 1. Reconvene to Open Session Meeting May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 April 7, 2025 Meeting May 5, 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. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. Closed Session Report Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- 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 May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- 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 May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- 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. Superintendent's Comments on District Activities Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Report File Attachments Subject 2. Recognition of the Kern High School District's Classified School Employees of the Year for the 2024-2025 School Year Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition The Classified School Employee of the Year Program for the 2024-2025 school year is sponsored by the California Department of Education and each district is asked to submit nominees to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. A District committee was formed for the selection of the classified employees. The Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) Program highlights contributions of classified school employees who support the education of California’s more than six million public school students from preschool through grade twelve. The CSEY Program pays tribute to the tireless efforts of our states outstanding classified school employees. From school bus drivers to cafeteria workers to instructional aides, these employees are the unsung heroes who play key roles in creating a school environment that contributes to the whole child by promoting student achievement, safety, and health. CSEY Awardees are recognized in May during Classified School Employee Week. The CDE invites county offices of education (COEs) to participate in the CSEY Program. To be eligible for the CSEY Program, nominees must: Be a current classified school employee of a California public school (preschool through grade twelve), including charter schools, school districts, and county offices of education. Be a rank and file employee, not in a management or supervisory position. Have a minimum of five years of service in nomination occupational specialty, with no minimum full-time equivalent. Be named as a finalist in their local county office of education competition. Superintendent Zulfa will announce the Kern High School District Classified Employees of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments Subject 3. Report on Teachers Nominated for Recognition from the Kern County Teachers of the Year Program for the 2024-2025 School Year Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Recognition, Report Supporting Data: Superintendent Zulfa will report on teachers who were nominated by their individual school site to receive recognition from the Kern County Teachers of the Year Program. Since 1972 California has had a program to recognize exemplary and highly qualified teachers who represent our students and our schools. Nominations are submitted through county offices of education to the state level competition. The purpose of the California Teachers of the Year Program is to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of outstanding teachers. Nomination forms for the Kern County competition were submitted to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office. Kern High School District teachers recognized included the following: School Site Honoree Name Arvin High School Valenzuela, Stephanie Bakersfield High School Sanchez, Griselda H. Centennial High School Hammons, Alicia Del Oro High School Pietruszka, Amanda East Bakersfield High School Gatlin, Stephanie Foothill High School Clark, Vernon Frontier High School Churchman, Rocky Golden Valley High School Crosby, Ed Highland High School Ortiz, Hector Sanchez Independence High School Davis, Stan Kern Valley High School Munn, Shelby Liberty High School Ware, Perry Mira Monte High School Torres, Sandi North High School Smith, Anissa Regional Occupational Center Lizarraga, Mario Ridgeview High School Halbrook, Kim Shafter High School Garcia, Julia South High School Coleman, Kelsey South High School/Clerical and Administrative Services Ibarra, Marisela South High School/Health And Student Services Hemingway, Carolyn Stockdale High School Collatz, Maria Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School Frazier, Nancy Transportation Services Stamper, Billy Vista Continuation High School Serrano, Kristianna West High School Onaindia, Nick File Attachments Subject 4. Report on the Recognition of Kern High School District Retirees on June 9, 2025 Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Information Superintendent Zulfa will report on the District’s bi-annual recognition of Kern High School District retirees that will be held at the June 9, 2025 at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. A reception will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room Lobby of the Kern High School District, with formal presentation of a retirement plaque and lifetime activity pass for each retiree during the Open Session of the Board meeting. A copy of the Retiree flyer is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Retiree Flyer June 2025.pdf (121 KB) 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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, Sherry Fanell, President Meeting May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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. Approval of Proclamation Naming the Month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 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 Recommendation: Approve the attached Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Kern High School District, and encourage teachers, staff members, and students to use this opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals. Background: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a month to set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander men and women throughout history. Since its inception, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has always been celebrated in May. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Proclamation Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2025.pdf (186 KB) Subject 2. Approval of Proclamation Naming the Day of May 7, 2025 as National School Nurse Day in the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 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 Recommendation: To approve the attached Proclamation recognizing May 7, 2025, as National School Nurse Day in the Kern High School District. Background: National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. National School Nurse Day is a day to recognize the importance of school nurses and what they do for our students. School nurses play an integral role in the health of students, regardless of whether they're in school or not. School nurses support students and student health every day of the year. On National School Nurse Day, we take special time to celebrate and recognize the contributions that school nurses are making to the health and learning of our nation's 50 million children. The Kern High School District encourages teachers, staff members, and students to use this opportunity to recognize the contributions of nurses in the Kern High School District. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Proclamation National School Nurse Day 2025.pdf (155 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Proclamation Naming May 14, 2025, as Day of the Teacher in the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 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 In honoring and celebrating the work that teachers do every day, and the support and guidance they give to students, May 14th will mark the 43rd anniversary of California's Day of the Teacher. This year's Day of the Teacher theme is: "We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For." Day of the Teacher arose out of legislation co-sponsored by CTA and the Association of Mexican American Educators. Senator Joseph Montoya wrote the bill (Senate Bill 1546) and it was adopted in 1982. California has patterned its celebration after the traditional "El Dia del Maestro" festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Proclamation Day of the Teacher 2025.pdf (142 KB) Subject 4. Approval of Proclamation Naming the Week of May 18-24, 2025 as Classified School Employee Week in the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 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 This year's Classified School Employee Week's theme is "Trusted, Inclusive, United." Over 2,000 classified school employees provide valuable services to the schools and students of the Kern High School District, as well as contributing to the establishment and promotion of a position in an instructional environment. They serve a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of the District's students and strive for excellence in all areas. Classified School Employee Week began as a resolution at CSEA’s Annual Conference in 1984. Two years later, it was adopted as California Senate Bill 1552 and decreed to be an official recognition of classified school employees. The union represents close to 220,000 classified employees in California. Classified professional includes secretaries, custodians, paraeducators, bus drivers, clerks, warehouse workers and many other support employees in California's schools and community colleges. In recognition of this special week, schools and district departments will be encouraged to plan special events to recognize the classified employees for their efforts. A copy of the Proclamation is attached as Public Content. File Attachments PROCLAMATION Classified School Employee Week 2025.pdf (319 KB) Subject 5. 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 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 May 5, 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 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 2025-05-05 First Read BP 1114 District-Sponsored Social Media.pdf (188 KB) 2025-05-05 First Read BP 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy.pdf (189 KB) 2025-05-05 First Read BP 5125 Student Records.pdf (322 KB) 2025-05-05 First Read BP 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs.pdf (209 KB) 2025-05-05 First Read BP 6158 Independent Study.pdf (281 KB) 2025-05-05 First Read BP 6174 Education for English Learners.pdf (230 KB) Subject 6. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Board Bylaw 9100 - Organization Meeting May 5, 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 Discussion Superintendent Zulfa will present to the Board of Trustees Board Bylaw 9100 - Organization for discussion and recommendation for possible revisions. A copy of Board Bylaw 9100 is attached under Public Content. File Attachments BB 9100 - Organization.pdf (122 KB) Subject 7. Appointment of Board Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) for Un-Represented Employees: Superintendent; Assistant Superintendent of Business Division; Associate Superintendent of Instruction Division; Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division; and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Division Meeting May 5, 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 The Board of Trustees will consider appointment of two (2) Board Labor Negotiators for Unrepresented Employees, specifically the Superintendent; Assistant Superintendent of Business Division; Associate Superintendent of Instruction Division; Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Innovative Programs Division; and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Division. File Attachments L. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: INSTRUCTION DIVISION - Leo Holland, Associate Superintendent Subject 1. Receive Basic Textbook Adoptions for the Fall Semester 2025-2026 School Year Meeting May 5, 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 report from District Department Chairs for basic textbooks for the Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 school year. The books on the attached list have been evaluated and selected by subject area teacher committees at the individual school, approved by District Department Chairs, and are available for public inspection in the Office of Instruction. The Board will be asked to adopt the recommendations of the Department Chairs at the next Board Meeting. The textbook list is attached under Public Content. File Attachments Textbook Adoptions 2 Fall Semester 2025-26.pdf (125 KB) Subject 2. PUBLIC HEARING on Sale or Disposal of Instructional Materials Meeting May 5, 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, Procedural, Report The Kern High School District's Instruction Division hereby notifies the public that there is a list of instructional materials, compiled from our various school sites, that will be up for sale or disposal. These instructional materials are outdated and/or damaged and are subject to replacement. In accordance with the Board Policy 3270, a Public Notice has been provided regarding the disposal of these materials. This item will be brought back as an action item at the June Board meeting. We will be open to Public Comments on this matter at the Board Meeting on June 9, 2025. File Attachments Sale or Disposal List May 2025.pdf (144 KB) Subject 3. Receipt of Courses of Study Meeting May 5, 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 Recommendation is made for the Board of Trustees to 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 COS cover May 5_001.pdf (31 KB) COS Receive 5.5.25.pdf (239 KB) M. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DIVISION - Scott Odlin, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. No Agenda Items Meeting May 5, 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 File Attachments N. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - Megan Gregor, Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. PUBLIC HEARING to Receive Input Regarding the Proposed Revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District and California School Employees Association, (CSEA) Chapter 901, Police Officers Meeting May 5, 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 Public Hearing In accordance with AB1200 (Statutes of 1991, Chapter 1213), AB2756 (Statutes of 2004) and G.C. 3547.5, the Disclosure of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is attached under Public Content. File Attachments AB1200 - Police CSEA Chapter 901 Unit E FY25.pdf (446 KB) Subject 2. Ratification of the Proposed Revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District and California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 901, Police Officers Meeting May 5, 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 Action Supporting Data: The proposed revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement have been ratified by the members of the California School Employees Association, Chapter 901, Police Officers and the Kern High School District Management Team. A copy of the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement will be provided as late material. File Attachments Subject 3. PUBLIC HEARING to Receive Input Regarding the Proposed Revisions to the Agreement Between the Kern High School District and Management and Confidential Association (MAC) Meeting May 5, 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 Public Hearing Recommendation is made to the Board of Trustees to hold a Public Hearing to Receive Input Regarding the Proposed Revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kern High School District and Management and Confidential Association (MAC). File Attachments Subject 4. Ratification of the Proposed Revisions to the Agreement Between the Kern High School District and the Management and Confidential Association MAC) Meeting May 5, 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 Action The proposed revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement have been ratified by the members of the Management and Confidential Association (MAC) and the Kern High School District Management Team. A copy of the proposed Agreement will be provided as late material. File Attachments O. DIVISION REPORTS AND ITEMS: BUSINESS DIVISION - Kenneth Seals, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Subject 1. No Agenda Items Meeting May 5, 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 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 - Liberty High School Varsity Football Team - Denver, Colorado Meeting May 5, 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 Liberty High School Varsity Football Team to travel to Denver, Colorado to compete in a football game, departing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, and returning on Sunday, August 23, 2025. The students will be chaperoned by approved Kern High School District coaching staff. Funding Source: Football Boosters A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, approved Kern High School District coaching staff, itinerary, and a list of participating students is attached as Public Content. File Attachments LHS - Out of Area Trip - Football - August 21, 2025.pdf (1,749 KB) Subject 2. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - West High School Forensics Team - 2025 National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament - Des Moines, Iowa Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve an Out of Area Trip Request for the West High School Forensics Team to travel to Des Moines, Iowa to participate in the 2025 National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament from June 13-20, 2025. Timothy Rosas, Kasey Graves will be Chaperoning. Funding Source: Title IV A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, Itinerary, and list of participating students is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Rosas, TJ- Iowa Board Doc.pdf (734 KB) Subject 3. Approval of an Out of Area Trip request - East Bakersfield High School Forensics Students - Des Moines, Iowa Meeting May 5, 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 the group of Forensics students from East Bakersfield High School to travel to Des Moines, Iowa to attend the National Tournament for speech and debate. East Bakersfield High School has earned a spot to compete at the National Tournament. The event will be on June 13, 2025 to June 20, 2025. They will travel via airplane. They will be traveling as a group with West High School staff and students. Funding Source: Title IV A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, Itinerary, Students & Chaperones list is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Out of State FT REQ- EBH_001.pdf (287 KB) Subject 4. Approval of an Out of Area Trip Request - Career Technical Education Center - National Anatomage Tournament, Las Vegas, Nevada Meeting May 5, 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 and Out of Area Trip Request for the Career Technical Education Center students to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, May 29- May 31, 2025, to compete in the National Anatomage Tournament. The Kern High School District will be sending eight students, one instructor and one chaperone to the National Anatomage Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Funding Source: Perkins A copy of the Out of Area Trip Request, participating student names, instructor/chaperone names and itinerary is attached under public content. File Attachments Out of State FT Anatomage Tourn. LV Nevada_001.pdf (522 KB) Subject 5. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Leticia Ramirez Puente San Marcos and the Kern High School District/Arvin High School Meeting May 5, 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 Trustee approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Ms. Leticia Ramirez Puente Mariachi San Marcos, and the Kern High School District. Ms. Ramirez Puente will provide services to Arvin High School students from August 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. Ms. Ramirez Puente will provide Mariachi instruction in trumpet and violin to the Advanced Mariachi students of Arvin High School and will also attend fieldtrips and performances along with the Arvin High School music instructor. The music instruction will be provided after school, two days a week for 2.5 hours per day and to be paid quarterly at the end of October, December, March and May depending on date of services, and not to exceed $15,000.00 for the year. Funding Source: Prop 28 A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA Leticia Ramirez-Pue_001.pdf (388 KB) Subject 6. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Salvador Flores Mariachi San Marcos and the Kern High School/Arvin High School Meeting May 5, 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 Trustee approve the Short Term Consultant Agreement between Mr. Flores Mariachi San Marcos and the Kern High School District/Arvin High School. Mr. Flores will provide services to Arvin High School students from August 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Mr. Flores will provide Mariachi instruction in trumpet and violin to the Advanced Mariachi students at Arvin High School and will also attend fieldtrips and performances along with the Arvin High School music instructor. The music instruction will be provided after school, two days a week for 2.5 hours services, and not to exceed $15,000.00 for the year. Funding Source: Prop 28 A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as a Public Content. File Attachments STCA-Salvador Flores AHS_001.pdf (484 KB) Subject 7. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between John Maucere and the Kern High School District/Highland High School Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action Recommendation is made that the Board of Trustees approve a Short Term Consultant Agreement between John Maucere and the Kern High School District/Highland High School, to facilitate a day of American Sign Language emotional development for Highland High School on Friday, May 9, 2025. Mr. Maucere will present to deaf and hard of hearing students, focusing on the importance of social emotional health and well-being. Topics will include self-worth, self-value, self-confidence, self-pride, advocacy, and empowerment. During his presentation, his film “No Ordinary Hero” will be shown. The plot of the movie centers around inspiring a deaf boy to believe in himself. Following the screening, a question-and-answer session and discussion of the film which will include a discussion about the deaf cast and crew, and how this film came to be. The purpose of this activity is to give students an opportunity to envision their own positive and successful future. Funding Source: LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (LCAP) 4.243 A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA John Maucere HHS_001.pdf (491 KB) Subject 8. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement between Nikki Blue and the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 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 to approve a Short Term Consultant Agreement with Nikki Blue and the Kern High School District to be the Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Young Women Empowered for Leadership (YWEL) Spring Conference on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at North High School. Coach Nikki Blue was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. She attended West High School where she was a four-time, first-team, All-Area Player and set the CIF Center Section Selection single season scoring record of 913 points in one season (2001) and 2, 934 points for her career at West High School. She is regarded as the best female basketball player to ever come out of the CIF Central Section. Ms. Blue was also named a McDonald's All-American and participated in the 2002 WBCA High School All American Game in which the top High School girls' basketball players competed. Nikki Blue has been celebrated by her decorated career in the sport of basketball but it is her involvement in the community that she is most proud of. Throughout the years, she has hosted free basketball camps and clinics, partnered with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to promote the importance of exercise and diabetes awareness. She has also been an ambassador for the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome and has volunteered at local recreational facilities for low-income families. YWEL is honored to have Coach Nikki Blue be the keynote speaker for the Spring Conference. Nikki Blue will give motivating testimony, tools, and experience on Igniting One's Potential through education and real life experiences. Funding Source: Local Controlled Accountability Program (LCAP 4.186) A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments STCA Nikki Blue _001.pdf (574 KB) Subject 9. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement with Sonya Heineman- Kunkel Consulting LLC. and the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consulting Agreement with Sonya Heineman- Kunkel Consulting LLC. Services Agreement with Kern High School District for services from July 1, 2025. Through June 30, 2026. Kunkel Consulting Services supports teachers by providing essential components for successful co - teaching. Educators will explore practical, working definitions of co-teaching along with key characteristics that form an effective framework for bridging learning gaps. The consulting services help define specific ro l es within co-teaching partnerships and focus on the foundations of successful communication. Teachers will gain tools and strategies for effective collaboration, with an emphasis on strengthening instruction for all students. Also, provide guidance with teams in finding creative ways to carve out time for meaningful collaboration. Best practices will be developed to tap into the unique expertise of each educator within the co-teaching model. Kunkel Consulting also focuses on the implementation and management of small groups w i thin the same classroom setting. Teachers will learn how to maximize the benefits of small - group instruction using research - based strategies that support diverse learning needs. By enhancing the practical teaching strategies of co-teaching teams and implementing best practices for whole - group instruction, we aim to increase instructional effectiveness and better meet students at their varied readiness levels. All participating teachers will receive ongoing access to Kunkel Consulting Services materials, which are designed to support student success and can be used consistently throughout the school. Funding Source: Supporting Inclusive Practices Grant A copy of the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content File Attachments STCA Kunkel_001.pdf (512 KB) Subject 10. Approval of a Short Term Consultant Agreement with Yamiley Jean-Simon- Liberte Educational Consulting, Yamiley Jean-Simon and the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Division Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Short Term Consultant agreement with Yamiley Jean-Simon- Liberte Educational Consulting and the Kern High School District for services from July 1, 2025. Through June 30, 2026. Liberte Educational Consulting supports teachers by providing essential components for successful co-teaching. Educators will explore practical, working definitions of co - teaching along with key characteristics that form an effective framework for bridging learning gaps. The consulting services help define specific roles within co - teaching partnerships and focus on the foundations of successful communication. Teachers will gain tools and strategies for effective collaboration, with an emphasis on strengthening instruction for all students. Also, provide guidance with teams in finding creative ways to carve out time for meaningful collaboration. Best practices will be developed to tap into the unique expertise of each educator within the co - teaching model. Liberte Educational Consulting also focuses on the implementation and management of small groups within the same classroom setting. Teachers will learn how to maximize the benefits of small - group instruction using res ea rch - based strategies that support diverse learning n ee ds . By enhancing the practical teaching strategies of co - teaching teams and implementing best practices for whole-group instruction, we aim to increase instructional effectiveness and better meet students at their varied readiness lev e ls . All participating teachers will receive ongoing access to Liberte Educational Consulting materials, which are designed to support student success and can be used consistently throughout the school. Funding Source: Supporting Inclusive Practices Grant A copy for the Short Term Consultant Agreement is attached as Public Content File Attachments STCA Yamiley Jean-Simon _001.pdf (591 KB) Subject 11. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, acting by and through Colorado State University-Fort Collins (CSU) and the Kern High School District in regards to placement of CSU Teacher Candidates completing student teaching requirements with the School District at Partner Schools Meeting May 5, 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 between the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, by and through Colorado State University-Fort Collins (CSU) and the Kern High School District. The purpose of the Agreement is to establish a formal working relationship between the parties in this Agreement and to set forth the operative conditions which will govern the partnership. The Kern High School District and The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, by and on behalf of Colorado State University will form a partnership in regards to placement of CSU Teacher Candidates completing student teaching requirements within the School District at Partner Schools. Student Teaching Partner Schools provide an authentic setting for Teacher Candidates to synthesize their content and pedagogical knowledge with the guidance and support of highly qualified, non-probationary Mentor Teachers and a University Coach (supervisor) during student teaching that enables them to provide extensive support to students in the classroom to enhance student learning. This Memorandum of Understanding will commence on July 1, 2025 and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2028. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments MOU Colorado State University_001.pdf (257 KB) Subject 12. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District/East Bakersfield High Meeting May 5, 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 Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District/East Bakersfield High School for $20,000.00 toward goals of the California Serves Program for students. East Bakersfield High School will use funds to expand service-learning opportunities for students, aligning with the goals of the CA Serves Mini Grant. This funding will support initiatives that promote civic engagement and prepare students to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE). East Bakersfield High Schools’ approach is multifaceted and will evolve based on student needs, staff collaboration and program development. The grant funds will be used for professional development and planning and instructional materials and student participation. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments MOU KCSOS - CA SERVES MI_001.pdf (397 KB) Subject 13. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Kern High School District/Liberty High School Meeting May 5, 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 Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District/Liberty High School for $20,000.00 toward goals of the California Serves Program for students. Liberty High School will use funds to expand service-learning opportunities for students, aligning with the goals of the CA Serves Mini Grant. This funding will support initiatives that promote civic engagement and prepare students to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE). Liberty High Schools’ approach is multifaceted and will evolve based on student needs, staff collaboration and program development. The grant funds will be used for professional development and planning and instructional materials and student participation. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments MOU KCSOS CA SERVES PROG_001.pdf (400 KB) Subject 14. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Kern High School District/Instructional Services Meeting May 5, 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 Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District/ Instructional Services for $10,000.00 toward goals of the California Serves Program for students. The Department of Instructional Services will use funds to expand service-learning opportunities for students, aligning with the goals of the CA Serves Mini Grant. This funding will support initiatives that promote civic engagement and prepare students to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE). East High Schools’ approach is multifaceted and will evolve based on student needs, staff collaboration and program development. The grant funds will be used for professional development and planning and instructional materials and student participation. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Public Content. File Attachments MOU KCSOS CA SERVES PROG_001.pdf (398 KB) Subject 15. Approval of a License Agreement between Curriculum Associates LLC and the Kern High School District Meeting May 5, 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 Curriculum Associates LLC, and the Kern High School District for licenses for Strategies Subscription Services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The Strategies platform provides teachers with instructional strategies and video resources to support integrated and designated English language development (ELD instruction, aligned to the CA ELD standards. The platform offers scaffolded classroom activities that are tailored to teachers' specific rosters, which can be embedded into any lesson to provide language practice and content accessibility. The instructional activities include the elements necessary to improve both language acquisition and content learning. The lessons are also divided into learning modules which are filtered by content standard and subject areas. The instructional strategies and suggested activities are automatically filtered by the language needs of students based on their EL typology and English Language Development assessment results (ELPAC). Strategies will also be used to supplement English learner specific professional development opportunities for staff. These professional development modules support collaboration, job embedded learning, and offer opportunities for reflection and implementation of learned skill/knowledge on key topics such as EL typologies, designated vs. integrated ELD, EL proficiency levels, and the CA ELD Standards. By enhancing teachers' and school leaders' understanding of effective curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment practices, Strategies helps improve both EL instruction and student outcomes. All KHSD teachers will have access to Strategies to use in the classroom to support EL students and to enhance each site's professional development opportunities for staff. Funding Source: Title III A copy of the Agreement and quote are attached as Public Content. File Attachments Strategies Quote, Terms & Conditions 2025.pdf (423 KB) Subject 16. Approval of a Quote Agreement with IXL Learning and Kern High School District/Foothill High School Meeting May 5, 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 Quote Agreement with IXL Learning and the Kern High School District/Foothill High School for Math and ELA Site Licenses. IXL Learning is the largest educational technology company in North America. With 25 years of experience in education, IXL reaches millions of learners around the world through a diverse range of products. The effective period for the Site Licenses is August 18, 2025 to August 18, 2026. Total Cost of Agreement: $25,725.00. Funding Source: Local Control and Accountability Plan, Third Party Intervention (LCAP 1.061) A copy of the Quote Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments IXL Learning-Contract 1367554-1, Foothill High School.pdf (719 KB) Subject 17. Approval of Quote Agreement for Galeria 2025 with Vista Higher Learning and the Kern High School District/Golden Valley High School Meeting May 5, 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 Agreement for Galeria 2025 with Kern High School District/Golden Valley High School. This Quote Agreement for Galeria 2025 is for textbooks with digital access and includes a 7-year contract. Also included in the Quote Agreement is Regular touchpoints with district leaders during the first year of implementation. Funding Source: A-G Grant, Instructional Materials A copy of the Quote Agreement is attached as Public Content. File Attachments Quote Agreement 2504188727- Vista Higher Learning and KHSD_Golden Valley.pdf (74 KB) Subject 18. Approval of Quote Agreement for Senderos 2023 with Vista Higher Learning and Kern High School District/Golden Valley High School Meeting May 5, 2025 - FINAL AGENDA -- Meeting of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees Category R. Consent Agenda: Instruction Divisi