Bret Barnes

The board discussed several operational and financial items, including the ratification of commercial warrants and payroll distributions, declaring property as surplus, and updates to the Transportation Services Plan. Academic updates included the approval of a new curriculum proposal and the certification of athletic coaches. The meeting featured presentations on nutrition services, reports from student and teacher organizations, and reports from high school principals on student achievements and support programs. The board conducted public hearings regarding contract negotiations, reviewed the annual audit report, discussed the second interim budget, and authorized business services contracts. Additionally, the board approved plans for a transportation yard project and the sale of surplus land to the City of Redding.

The board addressed several administrative and operational items, including the ratification of commercial warrants and payroll distributions, the acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report, and the approval of surplus property declarations. Discussions focused on the initial proposals for contract negotiations with SSEA and ESP, a review of CSBA policies, and an update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals. The board authorized construction change orders for the Shasta High School parking lot and approved an architectural services agreement for district-wide field repairs and lighting. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the Reduced-Day Extended School Year Program, and the board reviewed various reports from school principals, student organizations, and union representatives.

The committee addressed organizational matters, including the election of Kevin O'Rorke as Chair and Kellie Weigel as Vice Chair. Key business discussions centered on the Committee Bylaws, which outline the main function of approving an annual report and reviewing expenditure reports to ensure Measure M bond proceeds are spent as intended. An update on the Bond Program indicated that bonds were sold in June 2025, but no funds had been expended yet. The District has contracted for a Facilities Needs Assessment (FNA) and Facilities Master Plan (FMP) to prioritize long-term capital improvements, with the bond primarily focusing on infrastructure needs such as HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and paving. The date and time for the next regular meeting were established for March 2, 2026.

Key discussions and actions included a Closed Session covering public employee discipline, labor negotiations with SSEA, ESP, CSEA, and Management/Supervisory/Confidential groups, and the Superintendent's preliminary performance evaluation. The Open Session agenda featured the Nutrition Services Annual Report, approval of the Consent Agenda, which involved ratifying Commercial Warrants and Payroll Distributions for February 2026, approving property surplus requests (including for FHS and IT), and approving updates to the Transportation Services Plan and curriculum proposals. The Business section included public hearings on proposed 2026-2027 negotiations with SSEA and ESP. Financial matters addressed the acceptance of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, certification of the 2025-2026 Second Interim Budget Report (with a positive certification despite multi-year deficit spending projections), approval of Business Services contracts, amendments for Modus Architect Service contracts for the Transportation Yard, and a resolution to sell property to the City of Redding. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 Human Resources Action Report, the annual certification of Athletic Coaches, and the annual notification of non-reelection for temporary certificated staff and long-term substitutes.

The meeting included closed and open sessions. Key discussions and actions in the open session covered the presentation of initial negotiation proposals for 2026-27 from the Shasta Secondary Education Association (SSEA) and Educational Support Professionals Association (ESP), as well as the District's initial proposals. The Board conducted the first reading of draft policies and reviewed/re-committed to CSBA Professional Governance Standards. Business Services items included ratifying change orders for the Shasta High School Overflow Parking Lot and approving an architectural services agreement for field repair and lights. Human Resources included a public hearing and subsequent approval of a general waiver request for a Reduced-Day Extended School Year Program. Staff and student recognition included updates from Redding FFA and Foothill FFA students, and recognition of staff members, including a mention of a Director of Technology's retirement. Financial reports were reviewed, showing projected revenue and expenditure status for the period ending December 2025.