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Trustee (unnamed in transcript) introduced the students and the coach, and Hawksworth explained the contest rules: teams receive an unfamiliar motion and have limited time to move required subsidiary and privileged motions, debate multiple times and demonstrate application of Robert's Rules of Order. Team members named during the demonstration included Arissa Macias (chair), Sarah Algon (chair 1), Jasmine Umanzor (chair 2), Jonathan Lopez (chair 3), Nathan Moctezuma (chair 4), and Brian Barriga (chair 5). The group completed rapid rounds of motions, amendments and debate and handled procedural points, division calls and voting under timed conditions.

During the demonstration students debated a main motion to create an Ag Teachers Appreciation Day, moved an amendment to time the event during National FFA Week (the amendment failed), dealt with a motion to postpone indefinitely and later a motion to postpone to the next regular meeting, and ultimately passed the original motion. The team was judged on the speed and correctness of motions and debate procedures; board members complimented the students on speaking skills and meeting efficiency.

Board members noted the team's pace and professionalism and one trustee quipped about adopting their pace for board meetings. The students were congratulated and board members said they looked forward to seeing them on boards in the future.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Foothill High School's FFA novice parliamentary procedure team and coach Sierra Hawksworth demonstrated a competitive parliamentary meeting before the Kern County Board, showing rapid formal debate and motions under Roberts Rules; trustees praised the students and the program's preparation.","taxTitle","Kern County Office of Education, School Districts, California","taxId",53241,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6205295,"Kern County Board adopts K—6 dyslexia screening (Amira) for alternative education programs",196,2160000,2356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3773339-57a4ab00d99e56d08ac4d11d192c0456&start=2160&end=2356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3773339-57a4ab00d99e56d08ac4d11d192c0456/thumbnail_2160000.jpg","/articles/6205295/California/Kern-County-Board-adopts-K6-dyslexia-screening-Amira-for-alternative-education-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205295-0b80e42740b935d3b4e70eccdb2bd0fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775634873&Signature=JIMd4h04BC0qK8yWgO02Ny~d2yJutlAsXwSqV3W2v6tpj2Ug0~7J79TQcLvgQf-Vl-UZHOnT4gRcqgV3tp~BzTaD7TjfSi1990xq8j~~anjY~q920v~IS9vxZpOSCMdu1VvUjY0xyHo8ybhAmXmaG8bkM3wAneNALfBied9HzlEhTHH6HhjOoC1DhLxDCf2W0QQZd8DIKNvxMMc3KVta8kLPrCJW4e6dEwIyKuVY0OxnBaW2fHDP3tPSSf4CeRa-GzI46It5IFe7J0prUwvGbvwjVAOYMRQniGixguV5hjJUaeg8465Gb4VX0otGLEFqms0hx1tAqjv4v0rzCktJsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Education voted to adopt Amira as the county office's approved K\t2 assessment to screen for risk of reading difficulties, a new statewide requirement for local educational agencies.

Molly Mears, a director in KCSOS's Alternative Education Program, recommended adoption and told trustees the requirement applies to all LEAs and that KCSOS is adopting Amira so it mirrors the assessment the Valley Oaks program will use. \"I recommend that tonight you adopt Amira as your assessment for risk of reading difficulties,\" Mears said.

Mears explained the screening targets students in kindergarten through second grade to identify early indicators of reading difficulty so instructional accommodations and interventions can be provided at an earlier age. Board members asked why the screening applies only through second grade; staff replied that the state's screening focus has shifted earlier and the assessment is a universal screening to flag students who need further diagnostic evaluation.

Staff noted the county currently shares an assessment team that serves both Valley Oaks and the County's Alternative Education programs; that team will be trained to administer Amira for the programs if a child of that age enrolls. The presentation explained that local practices determine how and when results are shared with parents; staff said those details vary by district but that assessment results would be made available to parents.

Motion to adopt Amira for K\t2 screening was moved and seconded and passed (no opposition recorded on the meeting record).","The Kern County Board approved adopting Amira as the required kindergarten-through-second-grade screening tool for risk of reading difficulties for court and community schools (alternative education). Staff said Valley Oaks will use the same assessment so shared assessment teams can accommodate any K\t2 students who enroll.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6205300,"Board update: AB 84 amendments narrow original charter oversight proposals after county opposed the bill",3409,314000,3723000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3773339-57a4ab00d99e56d08ac4d11d192c0456&start=314&end=3723","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3773339-57a4ab00d99e56d08ac4d11d192c0456/thumbnail_314000.jpg","/articles/6205300/California/Board-update-AB-84-amendments-narrow-original-charter-oversight-proposals-after-county-opposed-the-bill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205300-8bdae36dcc901082832e8908e687b53a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775634873&Signature=nz8NtHGGni-mp0FLOIqA9BZoUYpTDrkQMmyH6lgTDny9od67Kdm0ydT7vOqALRp318i5V9WfogZLZcJtLoFo0GVFdoUi7Y~5AGRKYnJZZoAgsklJhPcmraraNNr6GAWiTZ6QCwBigizpE7lv77FJYkxYcnCqeQ5mjg1kATzw2LiRn9cZMDVpBKMuYsiLxdvy~IAerRArzlR7fmO9855GtAFxTS36w~IoJ~RQ6Zu5UtbgA4LNtTJM3QfH7ORgUu-ywLQPE6ZBnmTV~ZkXHSHPxJyA7Zruuuri2bcWp2RBIKoBQ753-XWx5N0CHoOqHssazldEPkPpx7ApLLqLSrCCTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board staff updated trustees on AB 84 and explained the Kern County Board of Education had earlier sent a resolution to the bill's author expressing opposition.

The staff update said the version of AB 84 now headed toward the governor had been amended substantially from its original form. Changes described in the update include reinstating the existing funding-determination process for non-classroom charters, restoring oversight-fee provisions that had been removed, deleting an earlier requirement that charter administrators and providers hold a credential, and expanding audit and reporting requirements to include charter schools and joint powers authorities.

The presenter said the bill now imposes stricter deadlines and procedures for late audits, requires charter accounting to use the same financial reporting forms as school districts, tightens ADA and attendance reporting standards, and directs the California Department of Education and FCMAT to report on integrating CALPADS with ADA apportionment systems. The update also noted the bill would establish a new office at the California Department of Education to investigate potential fraud, abuse and inefficiencies related to charter finances and operations.

The presenter told the board that the revised language removed or softened several provisions that had drawn opposition and that the bill had received an unusual number of cross‑party \"no\" votes during legislative consideration. Staff said they had received an email response from the bill's author acknowledging the board's message and indicating an interest in the issues raised.

Board members sought clarification about how the proposed changes would affect non-classroom charters such as Valley Oaks and asked whether the changes would increase auditing or compliance burdens for authorized entities and charters. Staff said Valley Oaks is operated in a manner similar to classroom-based schools and should be less affected than some non-classroom charters that attract larger enrollments without regular in-person attendance.

The update was informational; staff said they would continue to monitor the bill and report back.","Board members were told the Kern County Board of Education previously sent a resolution opposing AB 84; staff updated trustees on substantial amendments to the bill affecting non-classroom charters, audits, credential monitoring and reporting requirements, while noting the bill's future depends on the governor's action.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6205304,"Kern County Office of Education outlines countywide plan to support LCAP development and continuous improvement",431,1317000,1748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3773339-57a4ab00d99e56d08ac4d11d192c0456&start=1317&end=1748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3773339-57a4ab00d99e56d08ac4d11d192c0456/thumbnail_1317000.jpg","/articles/6205304/California/Kern-County-Office-of-Education-outlines-countywide-plan-to-support-LCAP-development-and-continuous-improvement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205304-f6c0d58d433e57a9d59c2b2ac7c0cc65/orig.mp4?Expires=1775634873&Signature=FhNVcdWPDPvkMe1T~PVj4dMEgpSzqTu0czZATb5UySBeAA9WMscLcg5WQ8vII-NtKz16-eDhh0a68ZZYxDAtftRlnFf3jT2BPIM6JMaDwi3VKeXpk7PyELHPM~9rjTfYFRaBA7yZE~zF5GXYkgKy0o0Wen2wui7foV-oxMJ-C-35eg6Nv0CQbVfJUpI~iQYLuixeWkt6kk2iehqsZjzixPZcCA7GEyHjEfOp6xCLFO7TA70mAyFIpKFPuAPcljYzH4JJMwswdV0nD2pCp0gQ6ziV1fa2UU3ahhxdKOdhbsDQvor5BdtgXlSoZMzU6Y5hQL6wDHWMuiRlJ6nI1hIHSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kimberly Graham, assistant superintendent of local, regional and statewide systems of support at the Kern County Office of Education, presented an annual summary report explaining how KCSOS will support the county's 46 school districts and five charter schools with Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) development, technical assistance and continuous-improvement work.

Graham said the county office's work centers on three goals: ensuring districts submit approvable LCAPs that align to budgets, providing differentiated technical assistance through assigned management and fiscal analysts, and advancing continuous-improvement supports including data analysis and implementation science tools. \"The goal is to utilize the cycle of continuous improvement to provide technical assistance to charter schools and districts based on need,\" she said.

The presentation listed specific practices: district- and charter-level professional learning on LCAPs; individualized support from KCSOS management and fiscal analysts, SELPA and data teams; systems-wide needs assessments; and sending clarification and approval letters to districts. Graham said the county office reviews board-approved LCAPs and posts them on the County Office website. When asked if any district has ever been denied approval, Graham replied, \"We have not had 1 district not approved for an LCAP,\" adding that some districts have come close and subsequently revised their plans by the Aug. 15 resubmission deadline.

Graham described a separate Direct Technical Assistance process for districts identified as needing support; that collaborative process involves KCSOS staff, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and district leaders to produce customized improvement plans. For continuous improvement, she said KCSOS provides professional learning, networking for site and district leaders, and tools to align improvement efforts with LCAP priorities.

Board members asked clarifying questions about eligibility for direct technical assistance, how KCSOS conducts needs assessments, and how KCSOS integrates local indicators and data into improvement planning. The report was informational; no action was required.

The presentation noted KCSOS will approve all LCAPs, including fiscal components, no later than Sept. 15 and will post approval letters and LCAP documents on its website to ensure transparency.

Board members commended the work and asked for follow-up reports and copies of materials referenced during the presentation.","Assistant Superintendent Kimberly Graham presented the Kern County Office of Education\u0000(KCSOS) plan to support 46 districts and five charter schools on Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) development, technical assistance and continuous improvement, emphasizing individualized supports and a Sept. 15 approval target for board-reviewed LCAPs.","actionData","errors"]

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