Kirsten Barnes

The meeting included a closed session to discuss public employee appointments and discipline, and labor negotiations. During the open session, the Board approved a Voluntary Agreement with a classified employee for reassignment. Key discussions and actions involved approving the 2024/2025 Fiscal Audit, receiving reports on bids for exterior painting projects at Hanford High School and Hanford West High School (with bid results expected at the next meeting), approving Change Orders #3 and #4 for the Sierra Pacific High School Buildings J3 & M1 Project, and reviewing the analysis for refunding 2016 GO Bonds, Series A. The Board also approved a new textbook adoption for "Buried Onions" after additional review, approved the Consolidated Application 2025/2026 - Winter Submission, reviewed personnel assignments including retirements and new employments, and approved several coaching assignments and salary schedule revisions, notably for Confidential Employees. The district's Annual Safety Plan revisions were presented for information.

The Regular Meeting agenda for the Board of Trustees includes a Closed Session to address personnel matters, such as appointments and dismissals for both certificated and classified staff, as well as student expulsion considerations. The Open Session features a presentation by the Sierra Pacific High School FBLA, comments from staff and the public, and student board reports from various high schools. The Consent Agenda includes action items for the approval of several student expulsions and the payment of outstanding warrants. Business items span reports from the Superintendent (including field trips and Board Policy updates), a Financial Report with resolutions for developer fees and budget revisions, and actions related to facility maintenance, such as exterior painting projects and a change order for Sierra Pacific High School buildings. Educational Services/Special Programs include student P.E. exemption considerations and the LCAP monitoring report. Administrative Services/Human Resources cover personnel assignments and the Annual Safety Plan revision.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss public employee appointments, discipline/dismissal/release for both certificated and classified staff, and conference with labor negotiators. During the open session, the Board received the annual letter from the Kings County Office of Education confirming the district's positive financial certification based on the First Interim Financial Report. Student reports were presented by representatives from Hanford High School, Hanford West High School, and Siena Pacific High School. The Consent Agenda, including warrant payments and approval of previous minutes, was approved. The Superintendent's report covered information on approved student field trips and the subsequent action to approve several CSBA recommended Board Policy Updates and deletions. The Financial Report included an information-only presentation of the financial status for the period ending December 31, 2025, a bond update for Measure W Series C, and discussion on the 2024/2025 Fiscal Audit which will be brought back for consideration. Action was taken to approve the Declaration of Surplus Property (technology equipment) for recycling. A proposed Change Order (CCD #007) totaling $26,888.67 for electrical conduit work at Sierra Pacific High School Buildings 13 & M1 Project was approved. Educational services involved approving the 2024/2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC), approving candidates for Early Diploma of Graduation for 2025/2026, and approving Student P.E. Exemptions. Items related to a New Textbook Adoption, the Consolidated Application Winter Submission, and the 2025/2026 Williams Act 2nd Quarter Report were presented for information, with the first two requiring further Board consideration. Administrative Services included approving personnel assignments, such as a classified resignation and a certificated employment, and information on spring coaching assignments. Revisions to the job description and salary schedule for the Intervention Coordinator position to include Summer School Principal duties were presented for future consideration. Finally, the Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation report noted upcoming bid openings for paint projects and compliance preparation for SB 88 regarding non-school bus driver training.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees covers several areas including personnel matters in closed session such as public employee appointments and discipline/dismissal/release actions, as well as conference with labor negotiators. The open session includes student board reports from Hanford High School, Hanford West High School, and Sierra Pacific High School. The Consent Agenda involves the payment of warrants dated January 14, 16, and 23, 2026, and approval of the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. Superintendent's reports cover field trips, Board Policy updates and deletions, and the execution of agreements such as the University of New England Agreement and the Los Angeles COE Genius Initiative MOU. Financial reports include the financial report, bond update, and the 2024/2025 Fiscal Audit. Action items also cover the 2024/2025 School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for all district schools, candidates for Early Diploma of Graduation, student P.E. exemptions, a new textbook adoption ('Buried Onions'), the 2025/2026 Consolidated Application Winter Submission, and the 2025/2026 Williams Act 2nd Quarter Report. Administrative Services addresses personnel assignments, spring coaching assignments, a proposed job description revision for Intervention Coordinator, and revised salary schedules.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to discuss public employee appointments, discipline/dismissal/release for both certificated and classified staff, and consideration of student expulsions. During the open session, no action was taken in closed session. Staff members presented several items, including a request from Confidential employees for their salary comparison to be agendized and voted on, using the same metrics applied to the CSEA bargaining unit. Student reports were presented by representatives from Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included student expulsions and warrant payments. The Board approved the 2026 Committee Representatives assignments. The Superintendent reported on approved field trips and presented the Focus Areas Metrics Report for Fall 2025 for information, noting policy updates and deletions would be brought back for consideration later. A Public Hearing was held regarding the Extended School Year Waiver, which was subsequently approved to allow for an adjusted program schedule to address staffing needs. Personnel assignments, including resignations and new appointments, were approved. The Maintenance, Operations and Transportation report highlighted progress made over winter break, particularly kitchen upgrades at Sierra Pacific and chiller installation work at Hanford West. Financial actions included the approval of the revised Certificated Hourly Salary Schedule, the approval of Resolution #26-01 regarding the KC Treasurer's Statement of Investment Policy, and the approval of two change orders for the Sierra Pacific High School Buildings 13 & M1 Project, resulting in a net credit overall. The 2024/2025 School Accountability Report Cards were presented for information only.