Sierra Sands Unified School District Meetings

Board Meeting - 10/15/2026 - Regular Meeting

10/9/2026

We, the members of the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District, are committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe environment to all K-12 students. We believe the school shares with the family, church, and community the responsibility for developing life-long learners who are responsible, productive citizens.

This meeting is being held in an in-person format. Members of the public wishing to observe or comment on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction will need to attend the meeting in person in order to do so.

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All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

Student Board Member - Shade Zehendner

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Student Greeters: Las Flores Elementary School

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BOARD OBJECTIVE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meetings of September 15, and September 24, 2026 and the special and regular meetings of September 17, 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Las Flores Principal, Sarah Tate
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Report from Student Board Member
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Dual Enrollment Professional Learning and Coaching Agreement with DualWorks
2. Appointment of Industry/Business Members to Career Technical Consultation Advisory
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Authorization for Board Member Travel to the Annual School Trustee Fall Dinner Meeting of the Kern County School Boards Association
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Approve the Purchase of a 2026 Ford Maverick XLT for the Child Nutrition Department
2. Approve the Purchase of a ServeSmart EV3 Lithium Cruisin' Café Electric Mobile Meal Service Vehicle
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of CDW-G Chromebook Purchase for Elementary Intervention and Collaboration
5. Approval of Title I District and School Parent and Family Engagement Policies
6. Report to the Board: Quarterly Report of Williams Uniform Complaints
7. Approval of an Agreement between the Sierra Sands Unified School District and 9 "Cultural Exchange" International Teachers for Rental and Gift Card Advancement Repayment
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 10/15/2026 - Special Meeting

10/9/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
3. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Complaint against employee pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
4. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6)-Bryan Auld, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Jennifer Hayden, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support Services
5. Potential Litigation
4. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 9/24/2026 - Special Meeting

9/23/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell - Absent
Mike Scott
Bill Farris

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Discussion and Approval of Resolution #13 2627 - Support of the Federal E-Rate Program and Continued Funding for School Connectivity Infrastructure
2. Board Candidate Orientation
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 9/17/2026 - Regular Meeting

9/11/2026

All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

Student Board Member - Shade Zehendner

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Student Greeters: Faller Elementary School

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BOARD OBJECTIVE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special and regular meetings of August 20, 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. School Presentation - Faller Elementary School
2. Programs and Presentations E-Rate
5. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing Sufficient Textbooks and Instructional Materials
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Board Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of Resolution #04 2627, Statement of Assurance of Sufficient Textbooks and Instructional Materials and Certification that Pupils Are Provided with Standards-Aligned Textbooks and Instructional Materials
2. Approval of 2026-27 International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE) and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Agreement
8. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Desert Area Teachers Association for the implementation of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program for the 2026-27 school year
2. Teachers Teaching Out of Their Major/Minor Field or Area
3. Adoption of Resolution #03 2627 Week of the School Administrator
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Designation of Date and Time of the Organizational Meeting of the Board
2. Gifts to District
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Annual Debt Issuance and Management Report
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 9/17/2026 - Special Meeting

9/11/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Superintendent's Evaluation
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 9/15/2026 - Special Meeting

9/14/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Mike Scott
Bill Farris

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of District's Unaudited Financial Report for 25-26
2. Adoption of Resolution #11 2627 - Identifying the District’s Appropriations Limits for 2025–26 and 2026–27
3. Adoption of Resolution #10 2627 - Designation of Applicant's Agent for Non-State Agencies
3. CONSTRUCTION
1. Authorization of the Burroughs High School Auto-Shop Vehicle Lift Project and Pursuit of the DSA Cost-Based Exemption
4. CLOSED SESSION
1. Recommendation for Readmission Following Expulsion Case #032425
2. Superintendent's Evaluation
5. OPEN SESSION
1. Board Self Evaluation
2. Adoption of Resolution #12 2627 - Support of Proposition 3
6. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 8/20/2026 - Regular Meeting

8/14/2026

All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

Student Board Member - Shade Zehendner

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Student Greeters: China Lake Junior High School

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BOARD OBJECTIVE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special and regular meetings of July 16. 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. School Presentation - China Lake Junior High
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Board Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Agreement with Code to the Future
2. Approval of Resolution # 02 2627 Course-Based Independent Study Courses, and certify the listed Course-Based Independent Study Courses
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Desert Area Teachers Association title "Agreement regarding Elected Union Officer Time based on Education Code 44987"
2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Desert Area Teachers Association for the implementation of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program for the 2026-27 school year
3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association and its’ Chapter #188 for the implementation of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (“ELOP”) for the 2026-27 school year.
4. Approval of Job Description for Instructional Aide - General Education
5. Approval of Classification Committee's Recommendations for Job Descriptions and Classifications for Child Nutrition Services
6. Approval of Classification Committee's Recommendations for Job Descriptions and Classifications for Garage Technicians
7. Notification of Additional Adjustment of Salary Compensation for Classified Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year
8. Waiver Request Enabling the District to Assign Individuals in Certificated Positions Without Appropriate Credentials
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Revisions to the Board Meeting Calendar
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval to Purchase Additional Laptops for Career Technical Education Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 8/20/2026 - Special Meeting

8/14/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. The board will consider and take action on a settlement agreement with CSEA and employee #5447
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 7/16/2026 - Regular Meeting

7/13/2026

All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk — via Zoom -12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS 66062
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BOARD OBJECTIVES

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meeting of June 4, 2026 and the special and regular meetings of June 11, 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing for the Annual Budget Plan and the Annual Service Plan for the 2026-27 School Year for Sierra Sands SELPA
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Reports from Members of the Board
2. Superintendent's Report
3. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
5. Communications from the Public
7. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of the Annual Service Plan and the Annual Budget Plan for the 2026 - 2027 School Year for Sierra Sands SELPA
8. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Quarterly Report of Williams Uniform Complaints
2. Waiver Request Enabling the District to Assign Individuals in Certificated Positions Without Appropriate Credentials
3. Approval of the New Classified Job Descriptions - Instructional Aide: Mild/Moderate and Instructional Aide: Moderate/Severe
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Appointment of Student member to the Board of Education for the 2026-27 School Year
2. Gifts to the District
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
2. Approval of Progressive Design-Build Project Team for the Pierce II Project
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Resolution 01 2627 Authorizing the Establishment of Bus Routes for the 2026-2027 School Year
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of Amendment No. 1 Sections A, B and C to the Elevo Professional Services Agreement for the operation of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
5. Approval of Phase 2 of Annual Purchase of Chromebook Devices
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 7/16/2026 - Special Meeting

7/13/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk — via Zoom 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS 66062
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Possible Litigation
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 6/11/2026 - Regular Meeting

6/5/2026

All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

BOARD OBJECTIVES

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special and regular meetings of May 21, 2026 and the special meeting of May 27, 2026.
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Reports from Members of the Board
2. Superintendent's Report
3. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
5. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Report on 2025-26 California School Dashboard Local Indicators
2. Approval of 2026-2027 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA)
3. Approval of New English Language Arts Academic Literacy Elective Course at China Lake Junior High School
4. Adoption of High School Career Technical Education Pathway, Personal Services: Cosmetology, Textbook and Instructional Materials
5. Adoption of Supplementary Secondary Instructional Materials/Program ThinkLaw
6. Approval of Program Plan for Expanded Learning Opportunities for the 2026-29 School Years
7. Approval of Minga Contract for 2026-27 School Year
8. Approval of Pathful Contract for 2026-27 School Year
9. Alternative School Survey Report
10. Approval of Contract with Provo Canyon School
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Contract with Easy Speechie, LLC for Speech-Language Pathologist
2. Approval of Contract with Parallel Learning Inc. for Speech-Language Pathologists
3. Creation of a New Classified Position: California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Family Liasion
4. Approval of Third Amendment to the Superintendent's Contract
5. Approval of First Amendment to the Deputy Superintendent's Contract
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Dissolution of Schools Legal Service JPA and Legal Services Agreement
2. Discussion Regarding The RB Inyokern Data Center with Potential Direction to Staff
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
2. Adoption of the Sierra Sands Unified School District Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of the 2026-27 Consolidated Application for Funding
5. Approval of Annual Preschool Self-Evaluation Report for 2025-26
6. Approval of 2026-27 Agreement with High Desert Leapin’ Lizards, Inc. for Operation of State Preschool Programs
7. Adopt Resolution #35 2526 Presentation of Awards/Recognitions and Related Expenditures to District Employees and Students
8. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools-School Community Partnership and Sierra Sands Unified School District: School Social Work Program
9. Approval of Annual Purchase of Chromebook Devices
10. Annual Notification of Contract Renewals Exceeding $15,000
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 6/11/2026 - Special Meeting

6/5/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Board Meeting - 6/4/2026 - Special Meeting

6/3/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on the Local Control Accountability Plan for 2026-27
2. Presentation on the District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing for the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan
2. Public Hearing for the Sierra Sands Unified School District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
5. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Board Discussion on Recommendations for Travel Authorization and Representation at Upcoming Conferences
2. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointments to Committee
3. Board Discussion on Governance
6. CLOSED SESSION
1. Superintendent's Evaluation
7. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 5/27/2026 - Special Meeting

5/26/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Michael Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CONSTRUCTION
1. Adoption of Resolution #34 2526 to Enter into an Agreement with Meteor Education, LLC, for the Purchase of Furniture and Installation Services for the China Lake Junior High School (formerly Murray Middle School) Expansion Project Pursuant to the Omnia Partners and Region 4 Education Service Center Contract # R240111
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. The board will meet in a workshop style session to discuss facilities
2. The board will meet in a workshop style session to discuss the board governance handbook, policies, and meeting protocols
4. CLOSED SESSION
1. Superintendent's Evaluation
5. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 5/21/2026 - Regular Meeting

5/15/2026

All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

Student Board Member - Jasmine Casas Flores

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Student Greeters: Inyokern Elementary

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meeting of April 9, 2026, and the special and regular meeting of April 16, 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Jasmine Casas Flores, Student Board Member for Her Service for 2025-26
2. Presentation of the Annual Sierra Sands Rose Awards in Recognition of Outstanding Parent and Community Volunteers
3. Presentation of Service Awards to District Retirees
5. There will be a brief reception in the lobby to greet and congratulate retirees and other award recipients.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association
6. Communications from the Public
8. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
9. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Three-Year Renewal Contract with Daybreak Medical PC
2. Adoption of Textbook and Instructional Materials for Personal Finance, Introduction to Speech and Debate, and History of American Sports
10. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Revised Job Description: Title I Computer Paraprofessional (Classified)
2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Desert Area Teachers Association authorizing the compensation for the China Lake Junior High School Athletic Director for the 2025-26 school year.
3. Approval of 2027-28 Academic Calendar
11. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Resolution #32 2526 Requesting Consolidation of November 2026 Trustee Area Election with the Statewide General Election
2. Gifts to the District
12. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of Resolution #33 2526 Authorizing District Representatives for State Allocation Board (SAB) Administered Programs
13. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of the 2025-26 Proposition 28-The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Plan
14. TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of 2026-27 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Agreement with Pierce Academy of the Arts
5. Approval of 2026-27 Perkins Application
6. Approval of Clinical Experience Agreement with California Baptist University
7. Approval of Recommendation for Expulsion Case # 03 2526
8. Approval of Recommendation for Expulsion Case #04 2526
9. Approval of Recommendation for Expulsion Case # 05 2526
16. FUTURE AGENDA
17. LAUNCH
18. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 5/21/2026 - Special Meeting

5/15/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6)
1. District Representatives: Bryan Auld, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Jennifer Hayden, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support Services
4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): 2 Cases
5. Student Expulsion Matters - Pursuant to Education Code § 48918 (c), Case #03 2526, #04 2526, and #05 2526
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 4/16/2026 - Regular Meeting

4/10/2026

All of our meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofridgecrest/live and are also available for playback after the meeting on the District YouTube channel.

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

Student Board Member - Jasmine Casas Flores - Absent

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Student Greeters: China Lake Junior High

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special and regular meetings of March 12, 2026 and the special meeting of March 31, 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Developer Fees Increase
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Reports from Members of the Board
2. Student Board Member's Report
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of the 2026-2029 College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement Regarding Dual Enrollment between the Kern Community College District and Sierra Sands Unified School District
2. Approval of College and Career Readiness Course
3. Approval of Computer Business Applications Course
4. Approval of History of American Sports Course
5. Approval of Introduction to Game Development Course
6. Approval of Introduction to Speech and Debate Course
7. Approval of New Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway, Personal Services Course of Study at Burroughs High School
8. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Quarterly Report of Williams Uniform Complaints
2. Adoption of Resolution #27 2526, Teacher Appreciation Week and Day of the Teacher
3. Adoption of Resolution #28 2526, Classified School Employee Week
4. Adoption of Resolution #29 2526 School Nurse Appreciation Week
5. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Teachers for the 2026-27 School Year
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. 2026 Delegate Assembly Election Run-Off
2. Gifts to District
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
2. Authorization for District Staff to Solicit Quotes and Initiate Procurement for 2026 Summer Maintenance and Facilities Projects
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of Resolution #30 2526 to Increase School Facilities Fees
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of Internet Access/Telecommunication E-Rate Cat. 1 Response for Proposal with California Broadband Cooperative
5. Appointment of 2026-27 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) League Representative for Burroughs High School
6. Approval to Purchase Laptops for Burroughs High School Art, Media, and Entertainment Pathway
7. Approval to Purchase Chromebooks for Mesquite Continuation High School
8. Approval of Recommendation for Expulsion, Expulsion Case #02 2526
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 4/16/2026 - Special Meeting

4/10/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6)
1. District Representatives: Bryan Auld, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Jennifer Hayden, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support Services
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 3 Potential Cases
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 4/9/2026 - Special Meeting

4/8/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Michael Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. PERSONNEL
1. Certificated Personnel
3. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) – Progressive Design-Build Services for Pierce II Replacement School Project
4. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. The board will meet in a workshop style session
5. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 3/31/2026 - Special Meeting

3/30/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Michael Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Approve the Sierra Sands Unified School District Transportation Plan for Home-to-School (HTS) Transportation Reimbursement
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 3/12/2026 - Regular Meeting

3/6/2026

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A G E N D A

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meeting of February 2, 2026 and the special and regular meetings of February 19, 2026.
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Pierce Academy of the Arts Choir Presentation
5. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Conflict of Interest Code
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Reports from Members of the Board
2. Student Board Member's Report
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of Revised Countywide Plan for Providing Educational Services for Expelled Students
2. Approval of Personal Finance Course
3. Approval of 2026-27 Elevo Learning Agreement for the Operation of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
8. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Presentation of Initial Sunshine Contract Proposal from the Board of Education to the Desert Area Guidance Association (DAGA) for the 2026-29 Contract
2. Presentation of Initial Sunshine Contract Proposal from the Board of Education to the Chapter 188 of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for the 2026-29 Contract
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of District Representatives to the Kern Adult Education Consortium (KAEC)
2. Adoption of Resolution #23 2526 Designating April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Modular Classroom Buildings for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)
2. Approval of Resolutions No. 24 2526, No. 25 2526, and No. 26 2526 Ratifying Change Orders for Additional Work - Richmond Elementary School Replacement Project
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Second Interim Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 3/12/2026 - Special Meeting

3/6/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code § 54956.9: M.M. v. Doe 1, Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-103470-TMS
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 2/19/2026 - Regular Meeting

2/12/2026

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A G E N D A

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meeting of January 14, 2026 and the special and regular meetings of January 15, 2026
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. CTE Presentation
2. Social Contract Presentation
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Reports from Members of the Board
2. Student Board Members Report
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
8. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Presentation of Initial Sunshine Contract Proposal from the Board of Education to the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA) for the 2026-27 School Year
2. Presentation of Initial Sunshine Contract Proposal from the Desert Area Guidance Association (DAGA) to the Board of Education for the 2026-27 School Year
3. Presentation of Initial Sunshine Contract Proposal from Chapter 188 of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) to the Board of Education for the 2026-27 School Year
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of Resolution #21 2526 the Sierra Sands Unified School District Community Social Contract
2. Adoption of Resolution #22 2526 Calling on the State of California to Develop a Coherent, State-Focused Plan for Supporting Local Schools in Closing Achievement Gaps
3. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly Election
4. Authorization for Board Member Travel
5. Approval of School Safety Plans for 2025-26
6. Gifts to the District
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Change Order – China Lake Junior High School Expansion Project (formerly Murray Middle School Expansion Project) Exterior Façade Modification
2. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 2/19/2026 - Special Meeting

2/12/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Mike Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

Board Meeting - 2/2/2026 - Special Meeting

1/30/2026

A G E N D A

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval to Establish Initial Electric Charging Station Pricing at China Lake Junior High School
2. Approval of Architectural Firm for Pierce II Replacement School Project
3. Approval of RFP for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
4. The board will meet in a workshop-style session to discuss using the Best Value contractor selection process.
3. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2) - One Case
2. Superintendent's Evaluation
4. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 1/15/2026 - Regular Meeting

1/9/2026

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Michael Scott

Student Board Member - Jasmine Casas Flores

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meeting of December 15, 2025 and the special, regular, and special concurrent meetings of December 18, 2025
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Board Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Sierra Sands Unified School District 2025-2026 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Non-reelection of Certificated Personnel with Less than a Preliminary Credential as a Result of a Decision of the California Fifth District Court of Appeals
2. Adoption of Resolution #20 2526 National School Counseling Week
3. Report to the Board: Quarterly Report of Williams Uniform Complaints
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Gifts to District
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
2. Approve the Completed OMB Standard Form 429/429-A to Identify the “Federal Interest” in the Real Property at the Richmond Elementary School Project as Part of the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Required Project Close-Out Submission
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Acceptance of the 2024-2025 Audit Report for Sierra Sands Unified School District
2. Acceptance of the 2024-2025 Audit Report for Measure AA Bond Funds
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval for Purchase of IP Speaker Equipment and Installation for Vieweg STEM Academy from CDW-G
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 1/15/2026 - Special Meeting

1/9/2026

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Robert Campbell, President
Tim Johnson, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Michael Scott

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent
Michelle Savko, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Possible Litigation
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 1/14/2026 - Special Meeting

1/9/2026

A G E N D A

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
1. The board will meet in a workshop-style session to discuss high school graduation requirements
2. The board will meet in a workshop-style session to discuss revising the Board Governance Handbook
2. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 12/18/2025 - Special Concurrent Meeting

12/16/2025

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Bylaw Exhibit
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Nominations for Representatives to the California School Boards Association (CSBA)
4. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 12/18/2025 - Regular Meeting

12/12/2025

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

Student Board Member - Jasmine Casas Flores - Absent

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special and regular meetings of November 20, 2025.
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATION
1. Student Performance
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Board Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association
6. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Presentation of Initial Sunshine contract Proposal for the 2026-27 School Year from the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA) to the Board of Education
2. Creation of a New Classified Technology Position: Instructional Materials and Programs Technician
3. New Certificated Management Job Description: Deputy Superintendent
4. Approval of Employment Agreement for Deputy Superintendent
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Gifts to the District
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Adoption of Resolution #18 2526 Regarding the Annual Accounting of Developer Fees for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (Capital Facilities Fund - Fund 25)
2. Approval for Purchase of SAN Storage Upgrade and Professional Services with AMS.net/MGT
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
1. Election of Board President
2. Election of Vice President/Clerk of the Board
3. Election of Board Representative and Alternate Representative to the Committee that Elects Members to the County Committee on School District Organization
4. Selection of two Board Trustees to serve on the Board Policy Review Committee
5. Selection of Board Members to Attend Upcoming Conferences
6. Adoption of the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
16. FUTURE AGENDA
17. LAUNCH
18. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 12/18/2025 - Special Meeting

12/12/2025

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Potential Litigation - 1 Case
4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code 54956.9-1 Case
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 12/15/2025 - Special Meeting

12/12/2025

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Resolution #17 2526, Approval to Establish Temporary Interfund Transfers
3. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of First Interim Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
2. Approval of Resolution #17 2526 Establishing Temporary Interfund Borrowing of Cash Permitted by Education Code Sections 42603 and SSUSD Board Policy 3110
3. Adoption of Resolution #19 2526 Regarding the Release of Excess Impounded Tax Revenues to Anticipate Pending Claims and/or Litigation (Impounds – Fund 77)
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation and Discussion of AB 495 Implementation
2. Presentation and Discussion of AB 1390 Board Compensation
5. CLOSED SESSION
6. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 11/20/2025 - Regular Meeting

11/14/2025

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

Student Board Member - Jasmine Casas Flores

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special and regular meetings of October 16, 2025, and the special meeting of October 23, 2025.
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Partnerships
2. Las Flores Student Recognition
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Board Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Incentive for Early Notification of Retirement for 2025-2026
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Designation of Date and Time of the Organizational Meeting of the Board
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of IP Speaker Equipment Purchase from CDW-G for Burroughs High School
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 11/20/2025 - Special Meeting

11/14/2025

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Personnel
2. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
3. Potential Litigation - 1 Case
3. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 10/23/2025 - Special Meeting

10/21/2025

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. Approval of 2026-27 Academic Calendar
3. Presentation of Cabinet work to implement the Board Objectives
4. Presentation and discussion of policies related to parental notification
5. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 10/16/2025 - Regular Meeting

10/10/2025

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A G E N D A

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. GOOD THINGS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the special meeting of September 9, 2025 and the special and regular meetings of September 18, 2025
4. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Attendance
2. Cell Phone Policy Implementation
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Student Board Member's Report
2. Reports from Members of the Board
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Report to the Board of Trustees by the Desert Area Teachers Association (DATA)
5. Report to the Board of Trustees by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
6. Communications from the Public
7. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
8. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools-School Community Partnership and Sierra Sands Unified School District: School Social Work Program
2. Appointment of Industry/Business Members to Career Technical Consultation Advisory
9. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
1. Teachers Teaching Out of Their Major/Minor Field or Area
2. Waiver Request Enabling the District to Assign Individuals in Certificated Positions Without Appropriate Credentials
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Gifts to District
2. Authorization for Board Member Travel to the Annual School Trustee Fall Dinner Meeting of the Kern County School Boards Association
3. Discussion and Possible Action for Board and Superintendent to participate in the Masters in Governance Training
11. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Report to the Board: Construction Activities and Issues
12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13. Temporary Adjournment to Conduct the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority Board of Director's Meeting
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of "A" and "B" Warrants
2. Certificated Personnel
3. Classified Personnel
4. Approval of California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Resolution #11 2526 for Services in 2026-2027
5. Report to the Board: Quarterly Report of Williams Uniform Complaints
6. Approval of Teacher Preparation Program Agreement with the California State University, Bakersfield
7. Adopt Resolution #12 2526 Presentation of Awards/Recognitions and Related Expenditures to District Employees and Students
8. Approval of Agreement between the Sierra Sands Unified School District and 16 "Cultural Exchange" International Teachers for Rental and Gift Card Advancement Repayment
15. FUTURE AGENDA
16. LAUNCH
17. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 10/16/2025 - Special Meeting

10/10/2025

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

Michael Scott, President
Robert Campbell, Vice President/Clerk
Mary Campbell
Bill Farris
Tim Johnson

April Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
1. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
2. Personnel
3. Potential Litigation - 2 Cases
3. ADJOURNMENT