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Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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McFarland Unified School District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board addressed a variety of items, including a presentation on a new Student Support Services Department. Consent agenda approvals covered payroll reports, warrant registers, inter-district transfer agreements, and acceptance of multiple donations for school sites. Several service agreements were ratified, including partnerships for dental services, document tracking, mobile healthcare units, and professional development. Additionally, the Board authorized the repair of LTE network antennas, approved multiple job description revisions, declared various equipment as surplus including buses and technology, and approved facilities projects such as flooring, shade structures, and gym renovations. New business included the approval of the personnel register, an MOU regarding legal holidays, and the adoption of the 2027-2028 district calendars.
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The Board of Trustees meeting covered a wide range of actions, including the acceptance of various donations (backpacks, prize money, and volleyball team funds) and the approval of multiple agreements with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for services such as migrant education, teacher development, and special education support. The Board approved new elective courses, a grant for the Family Resource Center, purchases for career exploration technology, and several overnight trips for athletics and conferences. Additionally, the Board adopted a revised policy on student use of mobile communication devices, approved the 2025-26 unaudited actuals financial report, established the GANN limit, and reviewed instructional materials. A closed session was held regarding personnel matters and the readmission of an expelled student.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
McFarland Unified School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board conducted a meeting featuring the administration of oaths for newly appointed student board members. A significant portion of the session focused on a comprehensive consent agenda, which included the ratification of various agreements with educational, medical, and community partners such as CityServe Network, Diligent Corporation, Kern Tutoring, and multiple universities. The board authorized donations to McFarland High School Early College, approved payroll and warrant reports, and authorized the disposal of surplus district equipment and furniture. Additionally, the board approved a personnel register and conducted the first reading of a proposed revision to the board policy regarding student use of mobile communication devices.
Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
McFarland Unified School District Board Of Trustees Special Meeting
The board approved several items, including inter-district transfer agreements, various staffing and healthcare service agreements, a field placement agreement with Grand Canyon University, and an MOU for special education services with Pond Union School District. Additional actions included authorizing a contract for special education interpreter services, a variable term waiver for a speech and language pathologist, and a short-term music services contract. The board also declared old furniture as surplus, approved the personnel register, passed a resolution for election consolidation, and adopted revised district calendars for classified staff.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
