Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District

3 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Professional Development Service Center Board Room 1791 W. Acacia Ave., Hemet, CA 92545 Closed Session 3:00 p.m. Open Session 5:30 p.m. --- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate the public meetings of the District's governing board, please contact the office of the District Superintendent at (951)765-5100. ----- Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability. A. PUBLIC MEETING Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call/Establishment of Quorum Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Hearing Session - Opportunity to Address the Board on Closed Session Items Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Information, Procedural This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address a Board item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken. To address the Board, please complete a Public Comment Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you at the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Public Comment Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. Per Board Bylaw 9323, i ndividual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes . Government Code Section 54954.(2)(3) prohibits the Governing Board from discussing or taking action on any matter that is not on the published agenda. Board members may ask questions for clarification on comments made and, if appropriate, may refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for future follow-up. File Attachments Subject 4. Announcement of Closed Session Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments B. CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. To Discuss Superintendent's Evaluation Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2. To Discuss Negotiations with the Chief Negotiator, per Government Code 3549.1 and 54957.6 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 3. To Discuss the Employee Items as listed, per Government Code 54957, 54957.6 and 3549.1; Public Employee Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code 54957 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 4. To Discuss Pupil Personnel Items as listed, per 49070 and 76232 of the Education Code; deliberations regarding the expulsion of students; reconsideration of inter- or intra-district transfer requests Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 5. To Confer with the Real Property Negotiator, per Government Code 54956.8 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 6. To Confer with Legal Counsel - Anticipated/Existing/Initiation of Litigation, per Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)(2)(3)(4) Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Subject 1. Report Out from Closed Session if Needed Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Procedural The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Brielle Sanchez, 5th grade student at Fruitvale Elementary School, followed by a Moment of Silence. File Attachments Subject 3. Revision/Adoption/Ordering of Agenda Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Adopt or amend Agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt or amend Agenda. Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Ross Valenzuela. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Subject 1. Celebrating with Christi Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Information Highlights of staff, students and initiatives in Hemet Unified School District. File Attachments Subject 2. Good Apple Award- Dr. Derek Jindra Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Public Relations Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent, will recognize Sarah Montes and Erin Torres, employees in the Hemet Unified School District. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Subject 3. Governing Board Recognition and Award - Kenneth Prado, Trustee Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Public Relations Trustee Kenneth Prado will recognize Mr. Jeffrey VanZee, teacher at Dartmouth Middle School, with the February 2026 Governing Board Recognition and Award. File Attachments Subject 4. Student Representatives' Reports - Skyy Vollan, Hamilton High School, Raef Johnson, Hemet High School, Kamryn Hubbell, West Valley High School, Nicolas Hockman, Western Center Academy Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. PUBLIC RELATIONS Type Information, Reports File Attachments E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Subject 1. 2025-26 Facilities Master Plan Presentation - Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Master Plan Introduction 2.10.26.pdf (1,009 KB) Subject 2. Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 IA1 and IA2 Series 2026 Special Tax Bonds Presentation - Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Hemet USD Board Presentation 2-10-26.pdf (1,004 KB) Subject 3. College & Career / CTE Pathways Presentation - Dr. Laura Gallardo, Director of College & Career Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments February 2026 Board Presentation CTE.pdf (1,349 KB) Subject 4. Leading Classroom Improvement Presentation - Ekko DePriest, Coordinator of Instructional Support Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments LCI Presentation 2.10.2026.pdf (8,435 KB) Subject 5. Student Safety and Related Policy Presentation - Mary Wendland, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information, Reports RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Student Safety Board Presentation (8).pdf (596 KB) F. HEARING SESSION - OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Subject 1. Opportunity to Address the Board - Public Comments Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. HEARING SESSION - OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Type Information, Procedural This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address a Board item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken. To address the Board, please complete a Public Comment Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you at the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Public Comment Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. Per Board Bylaw 9323, i ndividual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes . Government Code Section 54954.(2)(3) prohibits the Governing Board from discussing or taking action on any matter that is not on the published agenda. Board members may ask questions for clarification on comments made and, if appropriate, may refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for future follow-up. File Attachments G. ACTION ITEMS Subject 1. Approval Tentative Agreement Between Hemet Unified School District and Hemet Teachers Association for 2025-2028 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval Tentative Agreement Between Hemet Unified School District and Hemet Teachers Association for 2025-2028 RATIONALE A tentative agreement was reached on January 8, 2026, with the Hemet Teachers Association (HTA). HTA ratified the proposed tentative agreement (see attached). The attached Tentative Agreement with HTA represents the changes agreed to in negotiations. Government Code Section 3547.5 requires public school employees to publicly disclose the provisions of all collective bargaining agreements before such agreements are approved. The intent of the legislation is to ensure that the public is informed of the major provisions, including the associated costs of a collective bargaining agreement, before it becomes binding on the district. Government Code Section 3547.5 has been amended by AB 2756 (Chapter 52/Statutes 2004) in order to increase accountability for the financial impact of collective bargaining agreements. The attached disclosure document was reviewed and approved by the Riverside County Office of Education. The agreements concerning Articles 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, and 27, along with other attached documentation in the tentative agreement, shall be incorporated into the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). For Articles 8 and 9, the agreements shall be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. This resolves negotiations for Article 9 and for any cost items related to Article 8 through June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2025, Certificated Bargaining 2025-2026 salary schedules (102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 112, 117, 118, 119, 123, 125, 140, 150, 209, and 211) shall be increased by 4.25%. A one-time off-schedule payment of 2% of base salary shall be made to all certificated bargaining unit members currently employed by HUSD at the time of Board approval of this agreement, prorated for partial-year service. Effective July 1, 2026, Certificated Bargaining 2026-2027 salary schedules (102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 112, 117, 118, 119, 123, 125, 140, 150, 209, and 211) shall be increased by 1.5%. Effective July 1, 2026, 1.51% shall be applied to the Health and Welfare cap, bringing the total District contribution to $14,150 (prorated for less than full-time unit members). The appendix of the CBA shall be updated in accordance with the above, including additional changes agreed to during bargaining. Financial Impact: 2025-2026: $8,151,448 ongoing $3,688,380 one-time 2026-2027: $5,594,780 ongoing Funding Source: All Funds Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments AB 1200 RCOE Letter and Certification.pdf (1,044 KB) 2026 Ratification Letter.pdf (137 KB) Articles 1, 7, 8.pdf (623 KB) Articles 9, 10, 12.pdf (997 KB) Articles 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 27 and Appendices.pdf (631 KB) HTA MOUs.pdf (4,871 KB) Teacher Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (148 KB) Agriculture Teacher Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (148 KB) Counselor Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (145 KB) Hourly Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (132 KB) JROTC Teacher Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (148 KB) Nurse Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (143 KB) Psychologist Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (143 KB) SLP Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (136 KB) Stipend Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 7-1-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (167 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Tentative Agreement Between Hemet Unified School District and Hemet Teachers Association for 2025-2028 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 2. Approval of Salary Increases for all Non-Represented Employees excluding Substitute Employees and Revision to Salary Schedule 201 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Salary Increases for all Non-Represented Employees excluding Substitute Employees and Revision to Salary Schedule 201 RATIONALE Human Resources requests approval for the following salary increases for all Non-Represented Employees, excluding Substitute Employees, and a revision to salary schedule 201, adding Payroll Coordinator to Row 31 and adding stipend for squad leader support. This increase includes salary schedules 100, 101, 113, 121, 122, 124, 130, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 201, 202, 270, 280 For 2025/2026: 4.25% on salary (on-going) A one-time off-schedule payment of 2% of base salary shall be made to all Non-Represented Employees currently employed by HUSD at the time of Board approval, prorated for partial-year service. For 2026/2027: 1.5% on salary (on-going) 1.51% increase to Health & Welfare contribution (confidential staff only) Financial Impact: 2025-26: $ 1,592,343 ongoing $781,115 one-time 2026-27: $585,844 ongoing Funding Source: All Funds Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Confidential Salary Schedule 202 Eff 07-01-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (140 KB) Classified Management 201 Eff 07-01-2025 4.25.pdf (157 KB) Certificated Management Salary Schedules 2025-26 Eff 07-01-2025 4.25.pdf (132 KB) Preschool-Headstart Coordinator Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 07-01-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026 (1).pdf (127 KB) Western Center Academy Executive Director 2025-26 Eff 07-01-2025 4.25 BA 02-10-2026.pdf (163 KB) Assistant Superintendent Salary Schedule 2025-26 Eff 07-01-2025 4.25.pdf (126 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Salary Increases for all Non-Represented Employees excluding Substitute Employees and Revision to Salary Schedule 201 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 3. 2026 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Vote for up to six individuals to fill the current vacancies under Subregion 18-A of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly RATIONALE As a member of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), the Hemet Unified School District Board of Education participates in the CSBA Delegate Assembly Elections for Subregion 18-A, Riverside County. Voting is now occurring for representatives to the CSBA Delegate Assembly . Subregion 18-A has six (6) vacancies. The Board as a whole may vote for up to the number of vacancies in the Subregion as indicated on the ballot. Only ONE Ballot per Board. Not more than one vote may be cast by the Board for any one candidate. The ballot must be returned to CSBA, postmarked by the U.S. Post Office on or before March 16, 2026. Please note that next year (2027) voting for the CSBA Delegate Assembly will be done electronically. Submitted by: Dr. Christi Barrett Superintendent File Attachments CSBA 2026 Ballot for CSBA Delegate Assembly Info.pdf (921 KB) Motion & Voting Vote for up to six individuals to fill the current vacancies under Subregion 18-A of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl No: Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 4. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #22-2025-2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #22-2025-2026 RATIONALE On December 19, 2025, the student and parent in Pupil Personnel Case #22-2025-2026 entered into a stipulated expulsion agreement with the Hemet Unified School District. In this agreement, the student and parent stipulate to the violation(s) of 48900 and 48915 of the Education Code and agree to waive the right to a hearing and all appeal rights. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibble Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #22-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 5. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #23-2025-2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #23-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #23-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. The panel further recommends that a review meeting be scheduled in June 2026 to consider whether to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at a high school to be determined by the school district under a Behavior Contract. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #23-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Kenneth Prado. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 6. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #24-2025-2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #24-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #24-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the remainder of the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in December 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #24-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 7. Approval of Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #25-2025-2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #25-2025-2026 RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #25-2025-2026 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for a calendar year with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in February 2027. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case #25-2025-2026 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 8. Approval of Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100504 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100504 RATIONALE Pursuant to the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100504, the District will provide Educationally Related Services not to exceed $12,000. Services must be completed on or before January 13, 2027. Financial Impact: $21,500 Educationally Related Services not to exceed $12,000; Petitioner’s Attorney’s Fees: $9,500 Funding Source: Special Education Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025100504 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 9. Approval of Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025101165 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025101165 RATIONALE Pursuant to the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025101165, the District will provide Compensatory Education Services not to exceed $10,000. Compensatory Education Services and Individual Assessments must be completed on or before February 10, 2028. Financial Impact: $20,000 Compensatory Services not to exceed $10,000; Petitioner’s Attorney’s Fees: $10,000 Funding Source: Special Education Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, OAH Case No. 2025101165 Motion by Ross Valenzuela, second by Stacey Bailey. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 10. Approval and Adoption of 2025-2026 Master Plan Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval and Adoption of 2025-2026 Master Plan RATIONALE The 2025–2026 Facilities Master Plan has been completed with the primary objectives of identifying new construction needs over the next five years and providing a comprehensive assessment of existing facility conditions throughout the District. The Master Plan serves as a guide for the District’s facilities program, including projections of enrollment growth and the additional facilities and associated costs required to accommodate that growth. Additionally, the Plan evaluates the condition of existing facilities and includes cost estimates for the rehabilitation of District schools. Approval and adoption of the 2025–2026 Facilities Master Plan as presented. Financial Impact: None Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 2025 Master Plan 20260130 with Maps_rev.pdf (83,963 KB) Motion & Voting Approval and Adoption of 2025-2026 Master Plan Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 11. Adoption of Resolution No. 4122 to Reject Claim Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4122 RATIONALE Business Services requests approval to reject the claim presented by AAA Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club on behalf of their insured claimant. Upon approval, claim will be referred to Risk Management and TPA for processing. Adoption of Resolution No. 4122 to reject claim. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments R1a Resolution 4122.pdf (68 KB) R1b Memo.pdf (266 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4122 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 12. Adoption of Resolution No. 4115 Authorizing Layoff of Vacant Classified Positions Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4115 Authorizing Layoff of Vacant Classified Positions RATIONALE Adoption of Resolution No. 4115 Authorizing Layoff of Vacant Classified Positions. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Resolution No. 4115 - Vacant Classified Position Layoffs.pdf (74 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4115 Authorizing Layoff of Vacant Classified Positions Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 13. Adoption of Resolution No.4116 Pertaining to Layoffs and/or Reduction in Hours of Classified Employees Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No.4116 Pertaining to Layoffs and/or Reduction in Hours of Classified Employees RATIONALE Adoption of Resolution No. 4116 directing the Superintendent to give notice of layoff and/or reduction in hours to affected employees due to the lack of funds and/or work. The Governing Board of the Hemet Unified School District ("District") has determined it is necessary to reduce or discontinue particular classified services for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with Education Code sections 45117 and 45308. The classified services set forth in the attached Resolution shall be reduced or discontinued effective June 30, 2026. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Resolution No. 4116 - Classified Layoffs for 26_27 School Year.docx.pdf (99 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No.4116 Pertaining to Layoffs and/or Reduction in Hours of Classified Employees Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 14. Adoption of Resolution No. 4117 Release Temporary Certificated Employees Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4117 Release Temporary Certificated Employees RATIONALE Adoption of Resolution No.4117 authorizing the release of temporary certificated employee(s) from their temporary assignments effective June 2, 2026, and shall not be reemployed for the 2026-2027 school year. The Superintendent or his designee is directed to give written notice thereof as required by law. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Resolution No. 4117 - Release of Temporary Certificated Employees.docx.pdf (66 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4117 Release Temporary Certificated Employees Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 15. Adoption of Resolution No. 4118 Non-Reelect Certificated Employees Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4118 Non-Reelect Certificated Employees RATIONALE In accordance with California Education Code 44929.21, the Governing Board shall notify affected employees on or before March 15th of the employee's second complete consecutive school year of employment by the district in a position or positions requiring certification of the decision to nonreelect the employee for the succeeding school year to the position. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Res. No. 4118 Non-Re Elect - Probationary Certificated Employees.pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4118 Non-Reelect Certificated Employees Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 16. Adoption of Resolution No. 4119 Pertaining to Layoffs and/or Reassignment of Certificated Employees Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4119 Pertaining to Layoffs and/or Reassignment of Certificated Employees RATIONALE Due to projected fiscal constraints and programmatic changes for the 2026-2027 school year, it is necessary to reduce or discontinue certain particular kinds of certificated service. As a result, a reduction in certificated staffing is required due to a lack of work and/or lack of funds. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Resolution No. 4119 Certificated Layoffs for the 26_27 School Year.docx.pdf (104 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4119 Pertaining to Layoffs and/or Reassignment of Certificated Employees Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Kenneth Prado. Final Resolution: Motion Fails Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Patrick Searl No: Kenneth Prado, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 17. Adoption of Resolution No. 4120 Criteria for Resolving Ties in Senority Related to Certificated Layoffs Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4120 Criteria for Resolving Ties in Senority Related to Certificated Layoffs RATIONALE Due to projected fiscal and programmatic changes for the 2026–2027 school year, it is necessary to reduce or discontinue certain particular kinds of certificated services, resulting in a lack of work and/or lack of funds. In connection with this reduction, a separate resolution is needed to establish objective criteria for determining seniority among certificated employees who first rendered paid service to the District on the same date. This action ensures the layoff process is implemented in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Resolution No. 4120 - Criteria for Resolving Ties in Seniority Related to Certificated Layoffs.docx.pdf (78 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4120 Criteria for Resolving Ties in Senority Related to Certificated Layoffs Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Kenneth Prado. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Subject 1. Approval of Minutes - January 13, 2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of HUSD File Attachments Minutes January 13, 2026.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of HUSD Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Kenneth Prado. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 2. Approval of Acacia Middle School Associated Student Body (ASB) Disneyland Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Acacia Middle School Associated Student Body (ASB) Disneyland Field Trip RATIONALE Acacia Middle School requests approval for their ASB to participate in the Disney Imagination Campus Learning Training at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA from May 22-23, 2026. Disneyland will provide students that attend a leadership conference and spend time team building for approximately 35 students and 3 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $250 per student (35) and $0 per adult (3) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Acacia ASB Disneyland.pdf (818 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Foster Youth Students Sacramento Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Foster Youth Students Sacramento Field Trip RATIONALE Educational Services/District prevention and intervention requests approval for their foster youth students to participate in the 2026 CA Foster Youth Education Summit field trip to Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, CA from April 19-21, 2026. Doubletree will provide students with Cultivate leadership and advocacy to help district teams build long-term systems, which include student voice in providing support to Foster Youth for approximately 3 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $0 per student (3) and $0 per adult (2) Funding Source: RCOE Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments FY Sacramento.pdf (339 KB) Subject 4. Approval of Diamond Valley Middle School 8th Grade Grad Nite Six Flags Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Diamond Valley Middle School 8th Grade Grad Nite Six Flags Field Trip RATIONALE Diamond Valley Middle School requests approval for their 8th grade students to participate in the Grad Nite at Six Flags in Valencia, CA from May 22-23, 2026. Six Flags will provide students a private party and last grad nite field trip together for approximately 50 students and 10 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $72.24 per student (50) and $72.24 per adult (10) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments DVMS 8th Grad Nite six flags.pdf (1,355 KB) Subject 5. Approval of Hemet High School’s Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Six Flags Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School’s Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Six Flags Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their AVID senior students to participate in the AVID private party at Six Flags in Valencia, CA from March 13-14, 2026. Six Flags will provide students a private party and last AVID field trip together for approximately 50 students and 4 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $75 per student (50) and $0 per adult (4) Funding Source: Site Funded Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments HHS Six Flags.PDF (993 KB) Subject 6. Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Merced Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Merced Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their FFA to participate in the Merced College Field Day at the Merced College in Merced, CA from March 13-15, 2026. Merced College will provide students a competition in leadership and analytical skills for approximately 9 students and 1 adult chaperone. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $125 per student (9) and $125 per adult (1) Funding Source: Grants Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hemet HS Merced FT.pdf (5,459 KB) Subject 7. Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Ontario Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Ontario Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their FFA to participate in the California State Leadership Conference at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA from March 20-24, 2026. Toyota Arena will provide students with a State FFA Leadership Conference and workshops for approximately 27 students and 3 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $400 per student (27) and $400 per adult (3) Funding Source: Grant Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hemet HS State FFA leadership.pdf (500 KB) Subject 8. Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Riverside County Fairgrounds Competition Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Riverside County Fairgrounds Competition Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their FFA to participate in the Riverside County Fairgrounds Competition in Riverside, CA from February 13-22, 2026. Riverside County Fairgrounds will provide students a supervised agriculture experience competition for approximately 40 students and 4 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $100 per student (40) and $0 per adult (4) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hemet HS Indio Fair.pdf (544 KB) Subject 9. Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Modesto Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Modesto Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their FFA to participate in the Modesto Field Day 73rd Contest at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA from March 13-15, 2026. Modesto Junior College will provide students a field day with event competitions for approximately 24 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $100 per student (24) and $75 per adult (2) Funding Source: Grants Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hemet HS MJC FD FT.pdf (781 KB) Subject 10. Approval of Hemet High School Girls Volleyball Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Girls Volleyball Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their girls volleyball to participate in the outdoor adventures at Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort in Oceanside, CA from July 27-29, 2026. Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort will provide students to participate in goal-setting and team-building activities on the beach for approximately 10 students and 1 adult chaperone. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $500 per student (10) and $500 per adult (1) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hemet HS VolleyballOvernight.pdf (243 KB) Subject 11. Approval of Hemet High School Grad Night Disneyland Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Grad Night Disneyland Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their seniors to participate in the Grad Nite at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA from May 31- June 1, 2026. Disneyland will provide students a graduation celebration for approximately 350 students and 24 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $134 per student (350) and $0 per adult (24) Funding Source: ASB Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Hemet HS Disneyland.pdf (2,917 KB) Subject 12. Approval of Tahquitz High School BUILT Academy Class Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Tahquitz High School BUILT Academy Class Field Trip RATIONALE Tahquitz High School requests approval for their construction class to participate in the construction building competition at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA from April 21-23, 2026. Golden West College will provide students with a construction competition and team building for approximately 15 students and 4 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $350 per student (15) and $350 per adult (4) Funding Source: Grant Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Tahquitz HS BUILT Academy.pdf (1,521 KB) Subject 13. Approval of Western Center Academy Sixth Grade Pali Institute Field Trip Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Western Center Academy Sixth Grade Pali Institute Field Trip RATIONALE Western Center Academy requests approval for their Sixth grade class to participate in the Pali Institute Outdoor Adventure in Running Springs, CA on October 7-9, 2026. Pali Institute will provide services including lodging, food, nature studies and outdoor activities for approximately 128 students and 4 adults chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $435 per student (128) and $0 per adult (4) Funding Source: Donations Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments WCA to Pali Institute.pdf (3,137 KB) Subject 14. Approval of Amendment to Grant Award to 2025-26 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Amendment to Grant Award to 2025-26 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant RATIONALE Educational Services requests approval to amend the 2025–2026 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant award. The original approval on January 13, 2026, identified Hemet High School as the sole recipient; however, the grant is a joint award for both Hemet High School and West Valley High School. Grant allocations are as follows: Hemet High School, $11,037; and West Valley High School, $23,088, and are granted in two payments after financial reports are submitted. Financial Impact: Award of $34,125.34 Funding Source: Income to CTE Agriculture Programs Submitted by: Kristen Anderson Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments AG Grant.pdf (493 KB) Subject 15. Approval of Intent to apply for After School Education and Safety (ASES)-Frontier Transportation Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Intent to apply for the After School Education and Safety (ASES)-Frontier Transportation Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RATIONALE Expanded Learning Opportunities Program is requesting to apply for the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) – Frontier Transportation Grant for Hamilton Elementary and Hamilton Secondary to help cover transportation-related costs for students attending the After School Program in remote areas. This application is an extension of the original ASES Grant, providing additional support to current ASES grantees with schools located in a Frontier area. Services are from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Financial Impact: Award of $30,000 Funding Source: After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments UPDATED ASES FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION EXHIBIT (1).pdf (735 KB) Subject 16. Approval of Intent to Apply for a Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant from the California Department of Education Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Intent to Apply for a Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant from the California Department of Education RATIONALE Student Services requests approval to accept the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant from the California Department of Education. This grant will provide prevention and intervention services for students in grades 6-12 districtwide, as well as professional development for staff and outreach to parents and families to prevent and/or reduce all forms of tobacco, including vaping. The full grant term is from July 1, 2026- June 30, 2029. Financial Impact: Grant award eligible up to a maximum amount of $226,628.00 to be utilized over a three-year period, as listed above. Funding Source: California Department of Education- Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments TUPE Application.pdf (630 KB) Subject 17. Approval of Purchases/Encumbrances Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Purchases/Encumbrances RATIONALE Purchases by designated employees are authorized by District policy. Lists of such purchases/encumbrances in the form of contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $8,203,392.42 are presented for approval. The Purchasing Department generates this agenda item to reflect purchases processed in the Riverside County Data Service Accounts Payable encumbrance and payment system. The report, as generated, utilizes the attached codes to designate locations and funds. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Code Descriptions (P1a).pdf (108 KB) P1A Report of Purchases 2.10.26.xlsx.pdf (520 KB) Subject 18. Approval of Donations to the District Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Donations to the District RATIONALE The District has received the following donations: 1. Empire Welding Supply donated a variety of welding equipment valued at $7,995.41 to Alessandro High School. 2. Bay Alarm donated seven $50.00 Walmart gift cards for the Ramona Cares event at Ramona Elementary. 3. City Service Paving donated a $500.00 Walmart gift card for the Ramona Cares event at Ramona Elementary. 4. Critical Environments donated fifteen $10.00 In-N-Out gift cards for the Ramona Cares event at Ramona Elementary. 5. Complete Property Services donated two $50.00 In-In-Out gift cards and two $50.00 Farmer Boys gift cards for the Ramona Cares event at Ramona Elementary. 6. Duarte Construction donated a $500.00 Ross gift card for the Ramona Cares event at Ramona Elementary. 7. LBA Logistics donated pizza, clothes, and toys valued at $1350 for the Romona Cares event at Ramona Elementary. 8. Cane's donated 200 Cane's free kids combo Halloween coupons for the Fall Festival and Dia De Los Muertos event at Cawston Elementary. 9. JM Custom Shirts donated Cawston sweaters and jackets valued at $300 to administrators and staff at Cawston Elementary. 10. Toyota of Hemet donated PE and flag football equipment valued at $3,500 to Cawston Elementary. Letters of appreciation for donations will be mailed. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Subject 19. Approval to Declare Listed Surplus Items Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval to Declare Listed Surplus Items RATIONALE Approval to declare all items on the attached list as surplus. Education Code 17546(a), (c), allows by unanimous vote of the Governing Board the declaration of any item or items valued at less than $2,500 for sale without advertisement. If the item's value is insufficient to defray the costs of sale, the item may be donated or disposed of in a local trash facility. Financial Impact: No fiscal impact. Appropriate revenue adjustments will be reflected in the operating budget if items are sold. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments P3 2-10-26 Mtg- Surplus.pdf (240 KB) Subject 20. Approval of OMNIA Partners Piggyback Option Awarded to O'Reilly Auto Parts Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of OMNIA Partners Piggyback Option Awarded to O'Reilly Auto Parts RATIONALE Business Services requests approval to use OMINA Partners awarded to O’Reilly Auto Parts for the purchase of auto parts on an as needed basis through October 31, 2027, with potential extensions until October 31, 3031, which may be used by other public agencies as authorized by Public Contract Code 20118. Financial Impact: As needed Funding Source: Fund 63 Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments P3a OMNIA Partners Piggyback, OReilly Auto Parts.pdf (1,716 KB) Subject 21. Approval of Change Order #01 for Dalke & Sons Construction Inc. Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Change Order #01 for Dalke & Sons Construction Inc. RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of Change Order #01 with Dalke & Sons Construction Inc. in the amount of $56,437.54 for the FAC2024-08 Winchester Elementary School Expansion Project. On April 17, 2024, Dalke & Sons Construction Inc. was awarded the contract for the FAC2024-08 Winchester Elementary School Expansion Project. During construction, the contractor encountered unforeseen conditions of elevation discrepancies. Removal of the existing pad, regrade for the new pad, and resetting elevations. As a result, the scope of work has been adjusted to include the necessary changes, increasing the total contract amount by 2.21%. Financial Impact: $56,437.54 Funding Source: ELOP Funds, Developer Fee, CFD Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F1a Dalke & Sons CO#1 (Win).pdf (1,263 KB) Subject 22. Approval of Agreement with The Mike Cox Electric, Inc. Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with The Mike Cox Electric, Inc. RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of agreement with The Mike Cox Electric, Inc. for the FAC2026-03 Theater Upgrades Project at Hemet High School, Tahquitz High School, and West Valley High School in the amount of $476,000 to be paid from the Golden State Pathways Program and Prop 2 Funds. The agreement includes a $15,000.00 allowance to be used for unforeseen conditions and/or owner directed changes. On January 15, 2026, public bids were solicited for the FAC2026-03 Theater Upgrades Project at Hemet High School, Tahquitz High School, and West Valley High School. One bid was received. Mike Cox Electric, Inc. was the sole bidder and is listed on the attached bid tabulation. This contract was negotiated pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPPCCA) requirements. Financial Impact: $476,000 Funding Source: Golden State Pathways Program and Prop 2 Funds Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F2b FAC2026-03 Bid tabulation.pdf (80 KB) F2 FAC2026-03 Theater Project Approval of Agreement (HHS,THS,WVHS).pdf (9,323 KB) Subject 23. Approval of Agreement with DLR Group, Inc. Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with DLR Group, Inc. RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of agreement with DLR Group, Inc. for architectural design services for the Green House & Shade Structure Project at West Valley High School in the amount of $70,611 which includes reimbursements not to exceed $1,000 to be paid from K-12 Strong Workforce Grant Funds, Career Technical Education Incentive Grant, and the Carl Perkins Grant. DLR Group, Inc. has completed multiple projects for the District and is proficient in meeting the requirements of the District and the Division of the State Architect. Financial Impact: $70,611 Funding Source: K-12 Strong Workforce Grant Funds, Career Technical Education Incentive Grant, and Carl Perkins Grant Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F3a Approval of Agreement with DLR Goup (WVHS CTE) Greenhouse REVISED 01.30.2026.pdf (399 KB) Subject 24. Approval of Agreement with KMA HVAC & Construction, Inc. Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category H. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with KMA HVAC & Construction, Inc. RATIONALE Business Servi