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Humboldt board approves five-year MOU allowing Jackson Boone to renovate and use former middle-school gym

Humboldt City School Board ยท October 16, 2025
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Summary

The Humboldt City School Board voted to approve a five-year memorandum of understanding with the Jackson Boone soccer organization to renovate and operate the district's former middle-school gym and adjacent outdoor fields.

The Humboldt City School Board voted to approve a five-year memorandum of understanding with the Jackson Boone soccer organization to renovate and operate the district's former middle-school gym and develop adjacent outdoor fields for soccer.

Board members were told the organization will undertake the renovation work, including painting, locker-room conversion to offices and installing artificial turf and other training equipment. District staff said the school district will retain ownership of the property and will have access during the school day (roughly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), while Jackson Boone would use the facility for training and evening activities. Tournaments and any city-level approvals were described as separate arrangements the soccer group is pursuing directly with the city.

Superintendent (name not specified) and staff emphasized that the MOU, as presented to the board, does not create a financial obligation for the district. Board members asked attorneys and staff to ensure contractual language protects the district against being left with an unfinished project; staff said the district attorney had reviewed comparable MOUs and would include specific safeguards and exit provisions.

Board discussion referenced the additional benefits to students: district Career and Technical Education students would be able to partner with the soccer organization for work-based learning and on-site credentials, and the athletic programs would have additional indoor practice space during inclement weather. The board also discussed scheduling logistics and the need to record detailed terms in the MOU about access, maintenance, and timelines.

The motion to approve the MOU was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with no nays recorded.

The board directed staff to finalize the agreement in consultation with the district attorney and return any final, legally binding document for signature consistent with the approved MOU framework.