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Humboldt City School Board approves resolution to accept $2,000 teacher bonus under Education Freedom Act while disavowing vouchers
Summary
The Humboldt City School Board voted to adopt a resolution affirming participation in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so teachers may receive a $2,000 bonus, while explicitly stating the board does not support voucher provisions in other sections of the law.
The Humboldt City School Board voted to adopt a resolution affirming participation in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so that teachers may receive a $2,000 bonus, while explicitly stating the board does not support other sections of the act that would fund private education.
Wayne, a board member, presented the measure and told the board that “the governor in order for a $2,000 bonus to be given to our teachers, you have to approve a resolution with that wordage of that voucher program.” A different board member noted, “If you don't sign it, they don't get the 2,000.” The resolution as read by the presenter says the Humboldt City School District Board of Education “affirms its intention to participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act relative to bonuses for teachers” and “does not express agreement with any other sections of the EFA of 2025, including the disbursement of taxpayer funds in an effort to fund private education through this process.”
Board members discussed concern that inclusion on lists tied to the Education Freedom Act could be interpreted as supporting vouchers despite the disavowal language. One board member said the resolution was a way to accept the one-time bonus while making clear the board did not support the voucher program. Wayne and other board members said the district would keep copies of the resolution and highlight that language when the funds are distributed.
The board moved and seconded the resolution, and the chair called for a vote. The motion was approved; the transcript records at least one member opposing the measure but does not provide a full roll call tally. Board members discussed that the $2,000 payments are expected to be distributed beginning July 1 and said staff would attach the resolution to documentation provided to teachers when the payments occur.
No ordinance or resolution number was specified in the meeting record. The district staff indicated signatures from board members would be collected and submitted to the state by the deadline.
