Lost Hills Union School District

The agenda outlines discussions and actions planned for the meeting, including matters requiring closed session deliberation such as personnel discussions, review of a CTA proposal response, employee resignations and discipline/release of certificated employees, and approval of a resolution concerning the reduction or elimination of classified positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Open session items involve reports from various departments (Family Resource Center, Migrant Program, Maintenance, Nutrition Services, etc.), first reading and subsequent approval of California School Boards Association Policy Updates, approval of the Administrative & Instructional School Calendars for 2026-2027, the Home to School Transportation Plan, and approval of service agreements with LPS Certified Public Accountants for fiscal year audits and with California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) for clinical practice, along with a resolution to join the Government Financial Services Joint Powers Authority.

The meeting agenda included preliminary items, public comments, and a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically a classified employee resignation and appointment. Key discussions in the open session covered personnel actions and various consent agenda items, including the approval of December 2025 meeting minutes, financial payments, and payrolls. Reports were scheduled from multiple departments including the Family Resource Center, Migrant Program, and Nutrition Services. Information items included a training session on sexual harassment prevention and policy updates from the California School Boards Association. Action items involved the approval of the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints (October 1, 2025 -- December 31, 2025), the approval of resolutions concerning the accounting of developing fees for 2024-2025 fiscal year (Capital Facilities and Overcrowding & Mitigation funds), and the impoundment of local tax revenues for pending claims. Additionally, the Board planned to approve School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for Lost Hills Elementary School and A.M. Thomas Middle School, an MOU with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for Adolescent Sexual Health Education, authorization for the Title I Schoolwide Program application, and a School Affiliation Agreement with the University of Phoenix for teacher interns.

The board covered various topics, including a presentation from Eastshore Consulting regarding bond elections and options for a potential November 2022 ballot measure. The board also discussed and approved the WUSD 2021-22 Comprehensive Safety Plan, the salary for the Business Manager position, the 2021-22 Work Year Employment Agreement for the Business Manager, and the Annual Speech and Language Pathologist Contract for the 2021-22 school year. Additionally, they accepted and approved the winning bid and contracts from A-Z Bus Sales. Updates were provided on transportation, Richard Moon Primary School, district finances, facilities, and the superintendent's office.

The ASB meeting included discussion of Spirit Week ideas, including themes for each day of the week. A motion was made and approved to purchase ASB shirts for members.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Lost Hills Union School District outlines strategies to improve student outcomes and engagement. It focuses on three key goals: ensuring all students are on track for college and career readiness through enhanced instruction, technology, and professional development; creating a safe and welcoming learning environment by improving student wellness, attendance, and school climate; and strengthening parent and family engagement through resources, training, and accessible communication channels. The plan aims to address academic disparities, reduce chronic absenteeism, and foster strong family-school partnerships, particularly for English Learners and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.