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New wrestling coach and FFA participants urge better facilities, safer mats and updated barns
Southern Kern Unified School District Board of Trustees · December 18, 2025
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Summary
Thomas New, the district’s new wrestling head coach, urged the board for safer wrestling mats and local practice space; public commenters also sought updates on future FFA/ livestock facilities in planning and awaiting state (DSA) approval.
Rosamond — During public comment at the Southern Kern Unified School District board meeting, Thomas New, the district’s new wrestling head coach, described equipment and facility shortfalls and asked the board for help securing a safer practice space.
"Our mats are almost 10 years…
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