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Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newhall School District Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed numerous operational and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of the hiring of a Director of Business and Fiscal Services, acceptance of the District's LCAP and Adopted Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and authorization of various consent calendar items such as warrants and personnel reports. Further approvals were granted for statutory school fees, a Google license renewal, the 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Report, and GANN appropriation limits. The board also deliberated on policy updates for student support and administrative services, approved contract renewals for substitute management and social work services, accepted negotiation proposals, and addressed facility matters regarding district office space.
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The board discussed several items, including a settlement agreement for a special education due process case, and held a public hearing regarding sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. Key business included the approval of student support service board policies and administrative regulations, authorization for a technician's attendance at a conference, acceptance of the Mental Health Average Daily Attendance (MHADA) grant, and adoption of policies related to administrative services. Additionally, the district highlighted savings for taxpayers from bond refinancing, received updates on school operations and facility preparations, recognized the Classified Employee of the Month, and heard a public presentation on a local health and wellness platform for educators.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newhall School District Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the approval of a district marketing campaign, a contract for professional development and student support services, and ratification of a contract for a guest speaker. The board also addressed business services, such as salary schedule revisions, the rejection of bids for an access control and surveillance project, and the authorization to solicit new bids for security infrastructure. Human resources matters involved the acceptance of teacher association proposals, approval of reclassification studies, and a contract for substitute management. Additionally, the board conducted a review of its governance handbook, engaged in a state of the district planning conversation, and approved various board policies and bylaws.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newhall School District Special Board Meeting
The board approved a recurring contract with LRA Interpreters, Inc. for translation services for the upcoming school year. Additionally, updates to authorized signatures for the District's bank accounts were approved, along with the Williams Quarterly Summary Report. The board also passed a resolution to censure a trustee following confirmed violations of board bylaws.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
