Mr. Devinder Kumar, Director of Food Services, presented the resolution to authorize the award of the milk products contract to Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. The solicitation and contract was initiated by the Kern High School District and included a “piggyback clause” permitting other public agencies within the state (including Charter Schools) to purchase milk products under the same terms and conditions as KHSD. WCPA’s Food Services Department recommended awarding the milk products contract to Producers for the 2022-23 school year based on competitive pricing, quality of product, and bid specifications.

Superintendent Ana Martinez presented the 2022-23 Employee Handbook for the Delano and Lost Hills campus employees. Changes to the handbook included adding clarifying language to the following policies: (1) Staff Title Updates in alignment with current practice; (2) Legal updates to Family Care and Medical Leave and Paid Family; (3) Leave Benefits to be in compliance with federal and state law; (4) Updates to Employee Dress Expectations; and (5) Inclusion of key dates that should be avoided for taking planned time off to minimize disruption to student instruction and core school functions.

Superintendent Martinez presented the 2022-23 Bell Schedules for the Delano campus.

Superintendent Martinez presented the 2022-23 Bell Schedules for the Lost Hills campus.

Superintendent Martinez presented the updated grading policy. The revised policy included updates to the grading structure for grades 6-12. The previous grading policy had semester grades calculated based on a summative percentage throughout the semester. This revision ensures that each quarter of the semester is weighted equally and encourages students to complete assignments throughout the semester. This revised grading policy will be included in the 2022-23 Student and Family Handbook.