Rosemont — The Southern Kern Unified School District Board of Education approved multiple action items Tuesday, including a memorandum of understanding to establish a technology coordinator position, a change order for the new cafeteria at Rosemont Early College Campus, an order for outdoor tables for the new cafeteria, and a contract award for district hotspots.

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).