Newhall School District

The meeting served as a District Open House. The key activities included a welcome and acknowledgments to representatives from various district programs and site councils. Following the opening remarks, the meeting proceeded with scheduled breakout sessions covering Transitional Kindergarten, English Language Arts, Music and Art Programs, and Math.

The Regular Board Meeting commenced with a closed session where the Board approved a settlement agreement for a Special Education Due Process Case, agreeing to fund educational services and attorneys' fees not exceeding $27,595.00. The Board also unanimously approved the employment of Theresa Abbene as Assistant Principal. In open session, the agenda was approved. Board Member Solomon recognized numerous students for their achievements in the national PTA Reflections Program across various categories including Music Composition, Visual Arts, Literature, and Photography. Superintendent Hernandez recognized counselors during School Counselor Week. Key actions included approving a resolution recognizing National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2026) and approving a BrainPop subscription for Pico Canyon Elementary. The Board also reviewed the required 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan Mid-Year Monitoring Report. Several Board Policies and Administrative Regulations related to Business Services and Administrative Services underwent a first reading, with some approved and additional readings waived. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM.

The key discussion topic for this special board meeting involved a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to conduct the Superintendent's 2025-2026 Mid-Year Evaluation. The Board took no action during the closed session. The agenda for the meeting was approved at the start of the open session.

The Governing Board meeting included a closed session to discuss potential employment actions and labor negotiations. During the open session, the agenda was approved, and minutes from prior meetings were approved. Announcements covered board member attendance at school events, remembrance of a former employee, and recognition of the success of the District Open House. New personnel included the appointment of a new Assistant Principal. Public comments included an invitation to an upcoming exhibit. Correspondence involved approving votes for the 2026 CSBA Delegate Assembly Ballot. Key actions included approving staff attendance at professional development conferences (Behavior Analysis and Alternative Dispute Resolution), approving a Personal Service Contract for an Independent Educational Evaluation, approving two Memorandums of Understanding (one with Concordia University Irvine and one with NESP regarding IA Pre-Kindergarten reassignments), and approving the purchase of a District fleet vehicle. Instructional Services Board Policies and Administrative Regulations related to student records were approved on the first reading. The time for the March 10, 2026, Board Meeting was adjusted due to a scheduled Sacramento trip.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the agenda was approved. The Board then adjourned to a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the designated District negotiator. The Board reconvened to open session, and it was announced that no action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.