Rebecca Berg

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.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to discuss public employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint and labor negotiations. Upon reconvening, the Board elected officers for 2026, appointing Andrea Hoheisel as President, Luke Wilson as President-Elect, and Mike Bridges as Clerk. They also appointed trustees to various committees, authorized specific individuals to sign warrants and fund transfers, and approved the agenda and consent agenda. Financial actions included ratifying commercial warrants and payroll distributions for November 2025, approving the declaration of IT property as surplus, and approving the 2025-2026 First Interim Budget Report and the Annual Developer Fee Report. Curriculum proposals, field trip requests (including travel to Disney World and Chicago), and the Human Resources Action Report were approved. A new job description was also approved. During public comment, a teacher raised concerns regarding student cell phone use impacting classroom environment. Organizational reports included updates on union activities, hiring efforts, and community service projects. Principal reports covered events, attendance data, Advanced Placement (AP) performance, and professional development focusing on reading proficiency. A discussion on the First Interim Budget Report detailed projected multiyear ending balances. The CAASPP scores were reviewed for science, math, and English.

The Board meeting commenced with a Closed Session to discuss public employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint, labor negotiations, and consideration of readmission for two student expulsions. During the Open Session, key activities included the Pledge of Allegiance and review of Mission and Vision Statements. Items approved under the Consent Agenda covered the approval of minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting, student acceptances for the College Connection Program, ratification of Commercial Warrants and payroll distributions for December 2025, receipt of the Rate of Attendance Report (P-1) for 2025-2026, certification regarding workers' compensation, curriculum proposals, the Human Resources Action Report, approval of site safety plans, an updated job description for Confidential HR Analyst, and updated salary schedules for CSEA and Confidential employees. New business included votes on the readmission of two student expulsions, the first reading of draft Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, review of the Monthly Financial Report, approval for fundraising dinner auctions at Foothill High School and Enterprise High School, notification of an architectural firm's name change, and approval of School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs). Public comment addressed concerns about student cell phone usage in the classroom and updates on curriculum activities.