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At a March meeting, Michelle Taylor Langham, director of internal special education for Kern County Office of Education, said KCSOS has provided naloxone training since 2022 in partnership with Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Drug Free Kern and the California Department of Education. She described intranasal naloxone (Narcan) as safe and effective, noted trainers supply kits with two doses and said each KCSOS program campus stores central doses for emergency use.

Taylor Langham said programs serving students in the office’s Blanton Education Center campus currently have 15 volunteered, trained educational staff, one Bakersfield Police Department school resource officer and eight Kern County probation staff trained to carry naloxone, for a total of 24 trained responders covering 18 classrooms at that site. She said she was aware of two or three overdoses in the programs this school year and that naloxone was effective in each case.

Student members of the CARE internship program at Ridgeview High School presented results of a teacher survey and a policy request. Kuljit Kaur, CARE advisor with Jakara Movement, said students asked the Kern High School District to place naloxone kits in every classroom, citing rising opioid overdoses and the potential for faster response times if kits were immediately accessible.

The student survey — 49 anonymous responses from 92 Ridgeview teachers and staff — found most respondents did not know where naloxone was located on campus and that a majority were not certified to administer it; about 70% said they would volunteer for training if it were offered. Survey comments reflected mixed concerns, including fear of liability and worry about stigma, and several respondents said availability was “better than a death occurring.” The students noted California’s Good Samaritan provisions and SB 10 (sometimes called “Melanie’s Law”) as legal context that supports training and school response to fentanyl.

Board members and staff asked about training frequency, community outreach and supply levels. Taylor Langham said staff training is offered at least annually and that community outreach events at Blanton and elsewhere typically occur about twice a year; she said KCSOS receives naloxone from Drug Free Kern and state distribution projects and estimates a given campus may hold roughly 40–50 doses in multiple locations (individual responder kits with two doses plus central office supplies and emergency cabinets).

Taylor Langham described operational details: trained volunteers receive a personal two‑dose kit, each campus keeps centrally located backup doses, and KCSOS coordinates with probation and local law enforcement to ensure additional trained responders. She said KCSOS is installing overdose emergency cabinets next to AED cabinets across program sites so responders can access naloxone and AED equipment together during emergencies.

CARE students described outreach events (Red Ribbon Week, World Mental Health Day, campus town halls), youth certification in naloxone administration, and a request that districts expand classroom access. Ridgeview students said Narcan is available on campus but generally not placed inside individual classrooms; that can delay access because campuses are large. Kaur and student presenters asked the Kern High School District to consider classroom placement of naloxone kits so staff and students can respond immediately.

Superintendent Dr. Minneborough and KCSOS staff said the county office can partner with CARE, provide outreach and include the students’ work in community education efforts. Taylor Langham said KCSOS will continue annual trainings by licensed health care professionals, update staff on current street drugs and trends with partner agencies, and make overdose‑response resources available on request.

No binding policy change was approved at the meeting; trustees expressed support for outreach and training and asked staff to continue coordinating with districts and community partners. The presentation and the student request will be used to guide further outreach and training planning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Kern County Office of Education officials described expanded fentanyl-response training, central naloxone supplies and plans to install overdose emergency cabinets next to AEDs; Ridgeview High School students asked districts to place Narcan kits in every classroom.","taxTitle","Kern County Office of Education, School Districts, California","taxId",53241,"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},6281167,"Votes at a glance: Kern County Board approves consent items, resolutions and second interim report",2448,3519000,5967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2608025-3a06f28780e03c727b1c89f11c8371a3&start=3519&end=5967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2608025-3a06f28780e03c727b1c89f11c8371a3/thumbnail_3519000.jpg","/articles/6281167/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Kern-County-Board-approves-consent-items-resolutions-and-second-interim-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281167-c9bc52735a6661b8c0ed9468b478a728/orig.mp4?Expires=1770746930&Signature=GzzQ8aV59sw9vFmVgmNGHyhtaHNZKgVeB23I7YTkEGn1k7MQHRpEm3vauH7BpGxoqoc~BqpL597tmw7PDBRhNRh~qutJClVDmntkEqLHppROj8-6LhQLu8KuRaTQYMDkG9FjwQxJoNg-R3bAn3x8U5rznptf5WKbGcwyYR4CGuTzHINRVPRaeXrEpIDmXls1kt8vnNfzhSd09WBfBfbaUf4nHur5SMttuPpVgHZtQajJsLFDgUxMf2JNpmQtQhk9S-VyDQ9I4kK~gqRfZTZfiSfnnqf3bvZQnc9smWjVtL-ve-BLO4ANpXZQkL3kAKRI-DyQ2i~ASDwifatMaaFtUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Education took several routine actions at its meeting:

- Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes: Trustees adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from the February meeting by voice vote.

- Resolutions: The board adopted a resolution recognizing National and Global Youth Service Days and a separate resolution honoring school bus drivers for their service to students.

- Second interim financial report: The board accepted and filed the Kern County Office of Education’s second interim financial report, which showed a projected general fund revenue increase of about $7.7 million driven by additional fee‑for‑service contracts and state entitlements across programs; the report also described expenditure changes aligned to those revenues and program needs.

- Consent agenda: The consent agenda and related routine items were approved by the board.

All motions on the consent and routine items carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the public transcript. These votes were procedural and did not change policy beyond the board’s routine approvals. The board scheduled standard follow‑up reporting where required by statute and board practice.","The Kern County Board approved routine agenda items, adopted two resolutions recognizing youth service and school bus drivers, and accepted the county office’s second interim financial report.",{"_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},6281172,"Kern County Board grants 5‑year renewal to Realms Charter School, contingent on fiscal MOU",1840,3559000,5399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2608025-3a06f28780e03c727b1c89f11c8371a3&start=3559&end=5399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2608025-3a06f28780e03c727b1c89f11c8371a3/thumbnail_3559000.jpg","/articles/6281172/California/Kern-County-Board-grants-5year-renewal-to-Realms-Charter-School-contingent-on-fiscal-MOU","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281172-3baa722ea77dab72aeeac9025fdf9a65/orig.mp4?Expires=1770746930&Signature=XX0kHYgGHuLc-4Y0cOEjJtZ7jjUSSkrfxNpGPEo9FNWmHteR561rvUSHTbMhNVuzkNby5Muaii-Sz54pSVbKI3rtigvXwzJIYb9TYehfaK093RgNwDT92CtIWZ3B~7eZ6rRUZqV639mFCdAx46GRu4jhYyW-4XxU3W9Tt2Qqo47qrW1brGUEt6Qffzr1R7L~ncbf0zVyH8T8QkVLXcT8HPxzZNWDbin5CH8gl7JjHrLq4E2XFNe5bcFOlhm0GkXiEiZIC2EMCdASz~BJCSNXW1v~90kVHWsDM6tfp09P5yD-15Mj8t2--RXpELSTufjBHdf~paIXKmEHoZ6I5pO9cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Education on a vote approved a five‑year renewal of Realms Charter School, contingent on the charter and the county executing a memorandum of understanding that requires delivery of a fiscal stabilization plan and maintenance of a minimum general fund reserve.

KCSOS staff presented findings that Realms met the “middle” performance tier on the 2024 California School Dashboard but that the charter’s renewal petition omitted clear reclassification procedures for English learners and certain SELPA assurances for students with disabilities. Fiscal reviewers found that the petition’s budget assumed inflated enrollment figures (previous projections of roughly 420–439 students) while actual enrollment ranged from about 159 in 2019 to 237 as of February 2025. Staff said the petition’s multi‑year projections showed revenue shortfalls that could produce a projected structural deficit approaching $700,000 under the petition’s assumptions.

Kimberly Graham, KCSOS Chief Leadership Support Officer, and Jonathan (John) Medina, fiscal services, said Realms’ board had moved quickly after receiving the staff findings to adopt a fiscal stabilization plan and revise its budget. KCSOS staff recommended a five‑year renewal (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2030) but asked the Board to make the approval contingent on a mutually agreed MOU that addresses governance and fiscal concerns.

Key MOU terms presented to trustees include a requirement that Realms project and maintain a minimum general fund reserve equal to 5% (the office said 5% is the state’s expectation for local educational agencies of Realms’ size). The staff report recommended that, if the charter does not project or maintain that minimum reserve in fiscal years through 2027, the charter agree to voluntarily close by June 30, 2028; KCSOS indicated the clause was a tool to protect the county and support orderly resolution if fiscal stabilization fails.

Realms administrators told the board they had already approved a fiscal stabilization plan that cut seven positions (including teachers, clerical and paraprofessional roles) and other line‑item reductions to bring the budget into balance on the revised enrollment assumptions. Elsa Hennings, Realms board chair, said the board and administration had taken “difficult” actions and believed the new budget would be sustainable if enrollment holds at current levels. Realms officials said they remain actively recruiting and would adjust if enrollment increases.

Board members asked for clarity on monitoring and timelines. KCSOS staff said the MOU would be negotiated and signed by both parties and that the board would receive annual fiscal updates and have authority to initiate revocation procedures if required. Trustees voted to adopt the staff report and approve the five‑year renewal contingent on the execution of the MOU.

Motion language read at the meeting moved that the Kern County Board accept the staff report and approve the Realms renewal for a five‑year term (07/01/2025–06/30/2030) contingent on a mutually agreed MOU. The motion carried after a second and a roll call-style verbal vote; the board president declared the petition approved.

The board directed staff to finalize the MOU and return reports as required under the county’s authorizing responsibilities.","After staff flagged budget shortfalls and incomplete petition items, the Kern County Board approved a five‑year renewal for Realms Charter School from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030, contingent on a mutually agreed memorandum of understanding that requires fiscal stabilization and a minimum general fund reserve.","actionData","errors"]

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