Bakersfield City School District public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education met to approve a memorandum of understanding regarding Special Education Aide work hours. The Board also approved a $1,850,000 agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. to provide paraprofessionals.
- Approved MOU with CSEA Chapter #48 to increase daily work hours for certain Aide II classifications effective January 1, 2025
- Approved $1,850,000 agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for special education paraprofessionals
- Tabled MOU with CSEA Chapter #48 regarding new job descriptions and flexible hours
- Received public disclosure of proposed wage and benefits adjustments for CSEA bargaining group
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, including swearing in newly elected members and electing board officers. The board will also vote on a resolution supporting Safe Routes to School and select a trustee representative to the Kern County Committee on School District Organization.
- Oath of office for newly elected Board Members Dr. Chris Cruz Boone, Brooke Malley Ault, and Mike Eggert
- Election of Board officers: Anthony Fuentes as President, Laura Guerrero Salgado as President Pro Tem, Brooke Malley Ault as Clerk, Chris Cruz Boone as Clerk Pro Tem
- Resolution 2024-50 Supporting Safe Routes to School, approved 4-1
- Election of Mike Eggert as Trustee Representative and Brooke Malley Ault as alternate to Kern County Committee on School District Organization
- Recognition of Compton Jr. High School for receiving the CSBA Golden Bell Award for Attendance Enhancement and Re-engagement Program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to act on several items, including approving revisions to the district's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and adding a crossing guard position at A Street and Bank Street for Roosevelt Elementary School. The board will also hear presentations on the 2025 Summer Learning Camp and recognize Lillian Tafoya for 28 years of service. The agenda includes closed session items on employee discipline, labor negotiations, a liability claim, and student matters.
- Approved revisions to the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (no fiscal impact)
- Approved addition of a crossing guard at A Street and Bank Street for Roosevelt Elementary School ($14,736)
- Approved Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations on student expulsions
- Revised list of out-of-town field trips for 2024-2025 failed (2 nay, 1 abstain)
- Recognized Lillian Tafoya for 28 years of service on the Board of Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
This is a special study session of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education. No action items are scheduled; the board will discuss the BCSD Budget. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- BCSD Budget Update discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including establishing committees on artificial intelligence and staff/student wellness, approving a consultant agreement, and adopting budget revisions. The board voted to table the AI committee resolution and approved the wellness committee resolution. The agenda also includes reports, recognitions, and public comments.
- Resolution to establish Artificial Intelligence Committee was tabled (motion to approve failed 1-4).
- Resolution to establish Committee on Staff and Student Wellness approved (4-1).
- Consultant agreement with children's author Teresa Adamo and illustrator Jennifer Williams Cordova for $18,000 approved (4-1).
- Budget Revision #2 for 2024-2025 for General Fund, Child Development Fund, and Cafeteria Fund.
- Closed session items: employee discipline, labor negotiations with BETA, CSEA, LIUNA, and student matters.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including support for California Proposition 2, a $10 billion bond for school facilities. The board will also consider establishing committees on artificial intelligence and staff/student wellness, and receive updates on mental health supports and substitute teacher pay rates.
- Approved resolution supporting California Proposition 2, a $10 billion bond for K-12 and community college facilities
- Approved revision to the Multilingual Education Committee resolution to diversify its composition
- Discussed establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee for advisory input on AI tools in instruction
- Discussed establishing a Committee on Staff and Student Wellness
- Received information on BCSD substitute teacher pay rates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several personnel items, including approving amendments to the superintendent's employment agreement and addenda extending the contracts of three assistant superintendents through June 30, 2027. The board will also consider a resolution to change the date of the September regular board meeting. The agenda includes closed session discussions on employee discipline, litigation, labor negotiations, real property negotiations, student matters, and the superintendent's performance evaluation.
- Approval of amendment to Superintendent Mark Luque's employment agreement
- Approval of addenda extending contracts for Assistant Superintendents Laura Orozco, Sherry Gladin, and Christine Cornejo through June 30, 2027
- Resolution to change the September regular board meeting from September 24 to September 23, 2024
- Closed session conference with real property negotiator regarding properties at 1200, 1217, 1225, and 1229 Baker Street
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding negotiations with BETA, CSEA, and LIUNA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a $28,000 contract with Mechanics Bank Theater for a seventh-grade assembly with Dr. Jose Hernandez, adopting a resolution supporting Red Ribbon Week, and accepting a Proposition 51 audit for two school projects. The board also held closed session to discuss labor negotiations, real property purchases, and student disciplinary matters.
- Approval of $28,000 contract with Mechanics Bank Theater for seventh-grade assembly with Dr. Jose Hernandez on August 26, 2024
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-01 supporting the 2024 National Red Ribbon Campaign and Red Ribbon Week (October 21-25)
- Acceptance of Proposition 51 audit for Noble Elementary and Bessie Owens Intermediate School projects, with no findings or funds to be returned
- Closed session discussion of real property negotiations for properties at 1200, 1217, 1225, and 1229 Baker Street
- Recognition of bus driver Luis Lopez for second-place award at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
This is a special study session of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education. No action items are scheduled; the board will discuss board governance bylaws, the governance calendar, the Facilities Master Plan, and the Superintendent Scoreboard. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Discussion of Board Governance Bylaws & Protocols for possible changes
- Review of Board Governance Calendar for 2024-25
- Review of the Facilities Master Plan
- Discussion of the Superintendent Scoreboard
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a workplace violence prevention plan required by state law, adopting a resolution supporting the CalKIDS college savings program, and approving the SELPA special education plan. The board also held closed session discussions on personnel, real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and liability claims.
- Approved Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (SB 553 compliance)
- Adopted CalKIDS resolution for student college savings accounts
- Approved SELPA Local Plan and Annual Budget for 2024-2025
- Closed session: real property negotiations for Baker Street properties (Bethany Ministries, 1200 Baker St; Frank Altamirano, 1225 Baker St; Ammen Haddad, 1217 Baker St; Jose Mendez, 1229 Baker St)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with BETA, CSEA, LIUNA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to hold public hearings on the proposed 2024-25 budget, the SELPA special education plan, and the LCAP, and to consider approving the budget and related plans. The board will also discuss a new policy on artificial intelligence and approve routine personnel reports. The meeting includes closed session items on a principal appointment, labor negotiations, and superintendent evaluation.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget and balances in excess of minimum reserve
- Public hearing on 2024-25 SELPA annual budget and service plan
- Public hearing on LCFF Budget Overview for Parents and LCAP 2024-27
- Discussion of new policy BP 300.72 on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Approval of 2023-24 Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools annual report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. The agenda is largely ceremonial, with many recognitions for students and staff, but also includes a discussion item requested by a community member about classroom walkthroughs. The board will also report on actions taken in closed session regarding personnel and student matters.
- Discussion of classroom walkthroughs requested by Lance Jacobs
- Approval of minutes from April 23 and May 7, 2024 meetings
- Recognition of 2024 Kern County Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year
- Recognition of Chipman Jr. High and Cato Middle as California Distinguished Schools
- Closed session on employee discipline and student matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to visit a potential property site at 1200 Baker Street. The board will travel from the board room to the site and return, with public comments taken at the start. The agenda is limited to this site visit and standard opening and closing procedures.
- Site visit to potential property at 1200 Baker Street
- Public comments period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Roll call and adjournment actions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 7, 2024, and took action on two items. They approved a $4,500 consultant agreement with Leadership Associates, LLC for Dr. Dennis Smith to facilitate the Board and Superintendent evaluation. They also approved Resolution 2024-08 regarding non-reemployment of certificated employees, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's proposed decision.
- Approved $4,500 consultant agreement with Leadership Associates, LLC for evaluation facilitation
- Approved Resolution 2024-08 on non-reemployment of certificated employees
- Adopted Administrative Law Judge's proposed decision from April 15, 2024 hearing
- Motion carried 4-0 with one abstention on the non-reemployment resolution
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and property negotiations. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements, approve minutes, and consider resolutions for School Lunch Hero Day and Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Closed session: appointment of a Principal, labor negotiations with BETA, CSEA, and LIUNA, and property negotiations for 1200 and 1225 Baker Street
- Recognition of Chipman Jr. High robotics teams qualifying for the VEX World Championships in Dallas, Texas
- Recognition of Dulce Mejia as Kern County School Social Worker of the Year
- Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2024 regular meeting
- Resolution to designate May as Mental Health Awareness Month
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
This is a special study session with no action items; the board will discuss and review current Board Governance Protocols, the BCSD Mental Health System of Support, and instructional priorities including the 2024-2027 LCAP development. The meeting will then adjourn to closed session for a performance evaluation of the Superintendent, with a report on any action taken upon reconvening.
- Discussion of BCSD Board Governance Protocols for possible changes
- Discussion of BCSD Mental Health System of Support
- Discussion of BCSD Instructional Priorities, including 2024-2027 LCAP Development
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation of Superintendent (Gov. Code 54957)
- No action items; public comment limited to agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several financial items, including a budget revision, the Second Interim Report, and an audit contract. The board will also discuss LCAP feedback and recognize employees and cultural heritage.
- Approved 2023-24 Budget Revision #4 for period ending January 31, 2024
- Approved Second Interim Report certifying district can meet financial obligations for 2023-24 and next two fiscal years
- Approved annual audit contract with Eide Bailly LLP: $79,900 (2024), $86,400 (2025), $93,300 (2026), plus $8,000 annual bond audit and $7,500 per state facility program audit
- Discussed Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Educational Partner Feedback
- Recognized Arab Heritage Month for April
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the addition of 6th grade dual immersion at Harris Elementary, changing the March meeting date, and approving an administrative hearing panel recommendation. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel appointments, labor negotiations, and student matters, and will recognize student achievements.
- Approved offering 6th Grade Dual Immersion at Harris Elementary School beginning 2024-2025 school year
- Changed March regular board meeting from Tuesday, March 19 to Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
- Held election for CSBA Delegate Assembly, selecting Anthony Fuentes and Pamela Jacobsen
- Approved Administrative Hearing Panel recommendation (expulsion action)
- Closed session items: principal appointments at Owens Elementary and Lincoln Jr. High, labor negotiations with BETA, CSEA, LIUNA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and acting on several items. The board will vote on accepting the annual bond oversight committee report and the Proposition 39 Measure N performance and financial audits for fiscal year 2022-23. It will also approve administrative hearing panel recommendations and a stipend for vice principals, and hear presentations on student achievement and the governor's budget.
- Approval of minutes from Dec 12 and Dec 19, 2023 meetings
- Acceptance of Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report for 2022-2023
- Acceptance of Proposition 39 Measure N Performance Audit for FY ended June 30, 2023
- Acceptance of Proposition 39 Measure N Financial Audit for FY ended June 30, 2023
- Approval of stipend for vice principals providing independent study program services