Harrison H. Favereaux

The ESSER III Expenditure Plan for Lost Hills Union School District details the allocation of federal funds to address students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and to close opportunity gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key areas of focus include implementing strategies for continuous and safe in-person learning, and addressing lost instructional time through evidence-based interventions. The plan emphasizes community engagement in determining prevention, mitigation, and support strategies to ensure all students' needs are met.

The board meeting agenda covered various personnel matters including employee resignations and appointments in a closed session. Departmental reports were provided covering the Family Resource Center, Migrant Program, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, Nutrition Services, and administration. The Board reviewed policy updates and scheduled training on sexual harassment prevention. Discussion and action items included the disposal of obsolete office equipment, approval of an amendment to the service agreement for the EveryDay Pro Platform, authorization of an electrical panel upgrade with Garcia Powered Electric, Inc., a memorandum of understanding for school social workers, and the adoption of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

The board approved a resolution regarding the annual and five-year accounting of development fees for the 2022-2023 fiscal year within the Capital Facilities Fund. The resolution included findings on the use of collected fees to finance school facility construction and reconstruction to mitigate overcrowding. Additionally, the board reviewed the detailed general ledger and financial activities related to the fund, ensuring all accounting met the requirements set forth in the California Government Code.

This document outlines the Lost Hills Union School District's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. It details strategies to ensure instructional continuity, address pupil learning loss, and support the mental health and social-emotional well-being of students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key focus areas include in-person and distance learning models, providing access to technology and connectivity, defining staff roles and responsibilities, offering tailored support for English Learners and students with exceptional needs, and maintaining comprehensive school nutrition programs. The plan emphasizes increased and improved services for foster youth, English Learners, and low-income students.

The board meeting agenda included the annual reorganization of the school board to elect officers. Key items included the appointment of a classified employee in closed session, the review and approval of the First Interim Report for 2024-2025, and updates on various district programs including the Family Resource Center, Migrant Program, and Nutrition Services. The board also addressed the approval of updated California School Boards Association (CSBA) policies and the execution of a funding agreement with WestEd for the West Kern Consortium Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.