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\"Becoming English fluent should be the goal of all English learners,\" a district presenter said while recognizing the students and thanking families and staff, including Noemi Herrera, the district's director of special programs, who coordinates English-learner testing and services. The presenter described the reclassification process as requiring grades and high test scores in reading, writing, speaking and listening to qualify for the fluent-English designation.

District officials listed by name many students who received reclassification certificates during the meeting. Staff provided small refreshments following the recognition.

The board also highlighted student success in the annual art competition hosted by Assemblyman Tom Lackey. Officials said Rosemont High School students took the top places in the 9th–12th grade regional competition: Milice Montalban (third place), Daisy Rodriguez (second place), and Ani Torres (first place and overall regional winner). Claudia Wen received an honorable mention; officials said Torres’s and Wen’s works are displayed in the Assemblyman’s office in Sacramento.

The board presented attendance awards for December. Rosemont Elementary received the highest elementary attendance and was also named the most improved school, reporting a 0.63 percent increase over the previous period. On the secondary side, Rosemont High regained the monthly best-attendance award after holding it most months last year; a presenter said Rosemont High had won the secondary award 22 of 23 times previously.

Several district leaders and community representatives addressed the meeting in short remarks. Gary Jones, identified as the California School Classified Employees Association (CSCA) president, encouraged staff engagement. A student board member, Adrian, provided a brief update on school activities and student programs.

Administrators noted ongoing district activities tied to instruction and student support, including federal progress monitoring and the STARBASE outreach program for fifth graders.

No formal decisions were taken as part of these recognitions; the presentations were informational and ceremonial in nature.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SKUSD Board Meeting 1-15-25","oneSentenceSummary","The district held a reclassification recognition for students newly designated as English-proficient, highlighted assembly art contest winners from Rosemont High, and announced attendance awards for Rosemont Elementary and Rosemont High.","taxTitle","Southern Kern Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",55775,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386491,"Southern Kern officials outline use of $60 million bond for new schools, CTE space and campus upgrades",163,2398000,2561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118061-44cdf2594dc81394220da58c5525d42e&start=2398&end=2561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118061-44cdf2594dc81394220da58c5525d42e/thumbnail_2398000.jpg","/articles/6386491/California/Southern-Kern-officials-outline-use-of-60-million-bond-for-new-schools-CTE-space-and-campus-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386491-40c347d7cb68ec41bf590b196cc1e25d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153806&Signature=k2J9zMQ~VgOkv3PctrKqXgpAJAJRgpJdm33frhZEVQ8l8HSP0bjRGdRgZeLY3l02F0sFbpPSXmEGTpHqLoD6mPiLFwrDVdkyE~CcKJkDZuriyjWIjBAl07~ntL3KE4yjMSf9J2sSrMz6tgTHq4LAb7tezb2RSYMBP1qUOUgxGCDwGkwaSMrEq6Gu-iA6yXmRee2vk5Sb6PXxROgkbVe6Q~FcRD6bGvh7JKmtiK1S4rJfnzGeQJZmqnEd7pvzZYi6kBaVcQv~eWvCjFiZMcSz7fNXCbNXMcrGjPx0rFWSqfWjSaS17GrT2PbFZS1C45VEFzl85J6mFPUx564Nftx3kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southern Kern Unified School District officials on Jan. 23 described planned projects funded by a $60,000,000 bond passed in November, including a possible third elementary school sited on district-owned land, a new career and technical education building at Rosemont High School and multiple campus modernizations.

District leaders said the site under consideration for the third elementary is about 20 acres on Rosemont Boulevard between Rosemont High and Tropico. The CTE facility discussed would be roughly 15,000 square feet; an estimated price range given in the meeting was \"between 18 to 28,\" but the speaker did not specify units or whether that figure referred to thousands or millions. Officials said the district hopes to begin design work and submit it to the state once funding for design is paid.

In addition to the potential new elementary and CTE space, district officials described near-term projects at Rosemont High: a new cafeteria expected to be finished in late March or early April and a new locker room that will be followed by modernization of the existing locker-room space. After modernization, the district plans to convert the current boys’ locker room into a weight room and the girls’ locker room into a dance studio, officials said. West Park Elementary will receive five new buildings after the school year ends and other campus modernizations are planned across the district.

Representatives also discussed capital work connected to an upcoming locker-room project that will require a storm drain in the area where new concrete will be placed. A board report described a combined change-item package (referred to as \"change code number 5\") that includes an extension of storm drainage, a schedule change to cafeteria work, and additional low-voltage equipment for the new cafeteria audio system. The meeting description said the audio installation will provide an integrated sound system similar to the setup at Roseland Elementary.

Officials noted ongoing procurement activity: a job walk for the West Park classroom project was held and the district expects to open bids in about a month. District staff asked board members to be aware these projects are staged — some work depends on design completion, state approvals and the timing of contractor bids.

An official also said a potential contract at Edwards could bring 2,000 jobs to the area; the speaker framed that as an expectation told to the district rather than a confirmed contract.

The board also approved, by voice vote, a motion to schedule a workshop to invite an outside presenter to brief the district on sanctions for coaches and fans and related public-safety and conduct materials. The motion passed on a voice vote; an exact roll-call tally was not specified in the record.

Several administrators mentioned continuing coordination with staff for federal progress monitoring and teacher development tied to these projects, and staff reminded board members that some schedule and funding details remain tentative.

District officials did not provide final contract awards or firm bid totals at the meeting. Several cost and timing figures were presented as estimates or planning figures rather than adopted commitments.

Looking ahead, the district will present design and procurement documents as they are finalized and return to the board for approvals tied to specific contracts or state funding steps.","District leaders described planned projects funded by a November bond, including a potential third elementary site on district-owned land, a proposed CTE building at Rosemont High, and multiple campus modernizations; timelines and some costs remain provisional.","actionData","errors"]

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Southern Kern recognizes reclassified English learners, art contest winners and attendance improvements

Southern Kern officials outline use of $60 million bond for new schools, CTE space and campus upgrades