Tara Brown

The regular meeting agenda for February 12, 2026, includes preliminary business such as the approval of the current agenda and the minutes from the December 11, 2025, and January 8, 2026, meetings. Public comments are scheduled, followed by informational reports including the Personnel Director's Report, Monthly Budget Review, and Classified Recruitment Update. Action items cover an Employee Exam Appeal and the Ratification of Eligibility Lists for various open and promotional positions. A discussion/action item addresses items for future consideration, and the meeting is scheduled to recess to a closed session followed by reconvening to open session.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the host district Sulphur Springs Union sharing information regarding the Valley View regional program, presented by the Director of Special Education, Lead Program Specialist, and Principal. The association also approved and adopted a new meeting schedule for 2026, including dates in May, September, and January 2027. Reports were provided by representatives from the various school districts: Castaic Union Elementary School District, William S. Hart Union High School District, Saugus Union School District, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District, and College of the Canyons.

The meeting addressed preliminary business, including the appointment of Ms. Karen Martin as the Joint-Appointee Personnel Commissioner and her subsequent appointment as Chairperson for the 2026 term, with Ms. King appointed as Vice Chairperson. The agenda and the minutes of the October 9, 2025 meeting were approved. During public comments, concerns were raised regarding delays in the reclassification process from Program Specialist to Coordinator (SPED). The Personnel Director's Report provided updates on continuous improvement initiatives, including staffing challenges for Instructional Assistants and increased Student Medical Support. Other reports covered salary study timelines and recent recruitment activities. Action items included the ratification of numerous Eligibility Lists for various positions. Discussions/Actions covered approving a salary adjustment for the District Buyer to level 400, approving Merit Rule 13 concerning Retro Pay, and approving the presented Reclassification Process. Items for future consideration included drafting a letter to the Superintendent regarding the SPED reclassification approval.

The regular meeting agenda for the Personnel Commission includes preliminary business such as approving the current agenda and the minutes from the December 2025 meeting. Public comments are reserved for items not on the agenda. Special items include the Personnel Director's Report. Routine matters involve the Monthly Budget Review and Classified Recruitment Update. Action items focus on the ratification of eligibility lists for various classified and promotional positions. Discussion/Action items are scheduled for a Salary Study Summary and the first reading for a new classification, 'Trail Boss'. The meeting includes a recess to closed session followed by reconvening to open session.

The agenda includes the appointment of the Joint-Appointee Personnel Commissioner and the organization of the Personnel Commission for the 2026 term. The commission will discuss and take action on the ratification of eligibility lists. Additionally, there will be a classification review for the District Buyer position and a second reading of Merit Rule 13 regarding compensation and retro pay. The agenda also covers a review of the reclassification process and items for future consideration. The meeting will also include a closed session.