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Technology coordinator MOU: The board approved a memorandum of understanding between the district and the classified bargaining unit to create a technology coordinator role to manage low-voltage and systems issues during construction and transition from a systems administrator role. The position was presented by CBO Irving as needed for upcoming projects including a 20,000-square-foot CTE building and potential new elementary campus; board members discussed the frequency of low-voltage change orders during construction. The motion passed unanimously (all present voted “aye”).

Cafeteria change order: The board approved Change Order O6 with Medallia Construction Inc. for the new cafeteria at Rosemont Early College Campus for $14,950.03. Irving said the order covers electrical connections for freezer and cooler condensers and replacement of roof panels to the district-specified red color. The motion passed unanimously.

Exterior tables: Trustees approved a quote to purchase 13 round exterior picnic-style tables for shaded areas of the new cafeteria courtyard; the board discussed shade coverage and table placement. The motion passed unanimously.

Hotspot RFP award: The board awarded RFP 470250008874 for the district’s hotspot checkout program to T‑Mobile for $35,910. The district purchases and operates hotspots to provide internet access at home for families without reliable service; E‑Rate will cover 85 percent of eligible costs, the district reported. Trustee and student comments noted interest in usage levels and program reach. The motion passed unanimously.

Other consent actions: The board approved standard consent items a–n, a retirement incentive for certificated staff who file notice by Feb. 21 (a one-time $1,000 payment), and a personnel list presented by HR. The board also cast votes for delegates to a state association ballot, selecting two nominees to move forward to the ballot.

Votes at a glance

- Memorandum creating Technology Coordinator position — approved (unanimous). Motion details: motion and second not specified in the transcript; vote recorded as all trustees present voting yes.
- Change Order O6, Medallia Construction Inc., new cafeteria — $14,950.03 — approved (unanimous).
- Exterior tables (13 round picnic-style tables) for new cafeteria courtyard — approved (unanimous).
- District hotspot RFP award to T‑Mobile — $35,910 — approved (unanimous).
- Retirement incentive for certificated staff (one-time $1,000 for timely notice) — approved (unanimous).
- Personnel approvals (listed by HR) — approved (unanimous).

Board members did not record roll-call voter names on each motion in the transcript; at roll call earlier in the meeting trustees were recorded present: Justin Wright; Adrian Redland; Alex Lynn; Sonny Heffern; and one additional member (names as recorded at roll call).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SKUSD Board Meeting 2-19-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Southern Kern Unified board approved a memorandum establishing a technology coordinator position, a change order for the new cafeteria, purchase of exterior tables, and an RFP award for district hotspots; personnel and other consent items were also authorized.","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},6320882,"District reports midyear LCAP progress, cites improvements in CAASPP and graduation rate",571,2884000,3455000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2353991-9da568d8035d082596ec74f3a1d4414e&start=2884&end=3455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2353991-9da568d8035d082596ec74f3a1d4414e/thumbnail_2884000.jpg","/articles/6320882/California/District-reports-midyear-LCAP-progress-cites-improvements-in-CAASPP-and-graduation-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320882-870da99e3d978d04178ffcdc056a5625/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045150&Signature=TuJm451Q9B6qWh9bF~g26WQASnoQJzJA3QfIVAdt346bEQai86UZ9BA1YeEvGBh~ADKHrxP9QIQA6T7Ik2Zz352qMNmA012mPnFvK1PAK7c5iJ9d2rkDMgy54OqXv5LCVMPwsA8syrX5MCrO~mABmkZHSDGim72rL5YUNLj64GO~HkY0i8zM7xdk8ZBVGVv-B7AKrS4uQYEyzJpO9ryWX1xwjyXEaowZD3T-VkmImUmX60ilYRPcGfKcAksyVqLffvI-z0sxD~B~sxMLsepragbRXi~-09WAcIxdnPQ616BPzg5~q9CzKJShsS~yIB87WRZV4exSGGn78Vh~kUMdlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rosemont — District staff delivered a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update to the Southern Kern Unified Board of Education, reporting improvements on state assessments, a higher graduation rate and details on budgeted programs and expenditures.

Dan Wixler, who presented the LCAP update, summarized goals and metrics across academic achievement, school climate and family engagement. He said the district’s statewide assessment performance on English language arts improved from 70.6 points below standard (baseline) to 58.7 points below standard on the 2024 California School Dashboard. “That’s an improvement of nearly 12 points,” Wixler said. He also reported a graduation rate of 90.5 percent on the 2024 dashboard, up from 84.1 percent in the prior dashboard year.

Wixler listed program budgets and midyear expenditures for major LCAP actions: professional learning communities ($382,000 budget; $510,000 expenditures), supplemental digital curriculum ($653,000 budget; $165,000 spent), reading intervention ($416,000 budget; $71,000 spent), career and technical education pathways ($1,349,000 budget; $584,000 spent), after-school programs ($991,000 budget; $233,000 spent) and 1:1 device refresh ($796,000 budget; $999,000 spent).

On student supports, Wixler reported chronic absenteeism at 25 percent for the all-students group as of Feb. 11 (an improvement of 3 percentage points) and a suspension rate of 2.9 percent as of Feb. 7, down from higher prior-year figures. He described staffing funded through LCAP actions: five psychologists, one SEL specialist, three therapists, two board-certified behavior analysts, an RN supporting each site and an LVN on every campus.

Chief Business Official (CBO) Irving and other staff answered board questions about capital projects in construction and the pace of state approvals. Irving noted construction milestones for a new NPR at the high school and anticipated schedules for locker rooms and a weight room tied to DSA approvals.

No formal vote was required on the presentation; board members used the report to prompt follow-up on site plans and implementation timelines for instructional and facilities investments.","District staff presented a midyear update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan with budget and performance details including CAASPP gains, graduation rate improvement and device refresh spending.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6320887,"Cadet Corps presents awards and district officials announce three Purple Star Schools",3794,154000,3948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2353991-9da568d8035d082596ec74f3a1d4414e&start=154&end=3948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2353991-9da568d8035d082596ec74f3a1d4414e/thumbnail_154000.jpg","/articles/6320887/California/Cadet-Corps-presents-awards-and-district-officials-announce-three-Purple-Star-Schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320887-dfd06451518ddd371ec3c278ff3e1e89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045150&Signature=GeC~b18qdV91A4-elqCQQ-9GqQTe11qMmHrUkkXovRPEyPvGW0RDlMcMkIm~LleD4kw5JeNyilqdwGXhtfXRO5ske~2c~3Xf41DwSP3J37gz9OvfR2WHzGvCR8AdCM4SPnWgfDuFy604OE06Y0kQFaB5Se18HhZKkIBr5SHwHu8AT81NoRvWCmCEOPTWJJWYvyRSJpojYTYxvPPGsmqcz65KXJaYjyhEqa~NSmSeFsxn0ODEUlwJ~5WJNQAMOUcufodJ3AkW51QJ5Qi4sWumbdcB70dB5cSK5ai2HP7n9yJ2rl-JozObOEyYjjrBJVOxGfs31P3O0bEf9KuWzoyqHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rosemont — Cadet Corps members described recent parades, leadership training and community events at a Southern Kern Unified School District board meeting, where district leaders also announced that three campuses had been designated Purple Star Schools by the California Department of Education.

The presentation included accounts of the cadets’ participation in the Armed Forces Day Parade and Wreaths Across America, expanded training in drones and firefighting, and community emergency response team (CERT) exercises. “Our main goal of our CERT program is that we want to be prepared for emergencies in our community and in our school,” First Lieutenant Nathan (Cadet Corps) said during the presentation.

Superintendent (name not specified) told the board the district applied for Purple Star designation this fall and that all three submitted campuses were selected. “They have selected all three of our schools as Purple Star Schools: Rosemont High Early College Campus, Tropico Middle School and West Park Elementary,” the superintendent said, describing the designation as a marker for military families that a school is prepared to support the social and educational needs of military children.

Board members, district staff and cadets highlighted other recent activities: a visit to Edwards Air Force Base that included meeting military leaders, the presentation of awards including a cadet-of-the-semester certificate, and cadet-led flag presentations at community events. Staff Sergeant Dozier and other cadet leaders recounted outreach to younger students and veterans and the cadet corps’ role in funerals and memorial events.

The board acknowledged the cadets’ public-speaking role. Board President (name not specified) and several trustees praised the program’s community contributions and noted the district is planning a new CTE building that will include space for the cadet corps.

District and cadet speakers emphasized the cadet program’s community service, leadership development and support for military families; no formal board action was taken on the presentation itself.","California Cadet Corps cadets delivered a board presentation highlighting recent events and community service; the district said the California Department of Education named three Southern Kern Unified campuses Purple Star Schools.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves technology coordinator position, cafeteria change order, outdoor tables and hotspot contract

District reports midyear LCAP progress, cites improvements in CAASPP and graduation rate

Cadet Corps presents awards and district officials announce three Purple Star Schools