HUSD board approves emotional-disability program and Title I staffing changes funded by carryforward grants
Summary
The Humboldt Unified School District board approved adding an emotional-disability program for 2026–27 and authorized Title I carryforward funding to add FTE at several campuses for second semester; trustees emphasized that some positions are temporary and tied to one-time funding.
The Humboldt Unified School District governing board approved two action items aimed at expanding student supports and using carryforward federal funds for additional staff.
Emotional-disability program: The board voted to add an emotional disability program for the 2026–27 school year as presented. Ms. Maison moved the motion and Mr. Sprague seconded; the motion carried.
Title I FTE adjustments: Staff (HR representative Carrie Derickson and site leaders) described planned Title I staffing changes using carryforward Title I funds. The package includes two part-time Title I aides at Coyote Springs, a full-time teaching position at Humbletel, and a part-time student accountability coach at Liberty, all funded for second semester. Mrs. Stratton described the accountability coach role as building relationships, doing interventions and encouraging student participation in reading and math. The board approved the FTE changes; presenters and trustees noted the positions are temporary and tied to available grant carryforward funds.
Why it matters: The program addition and staffing changes expand support for students with emotional needs and provide targeted instructional help funded with one-time grant dollars. The board asked staff to make clear to new hires that positions are temporary and contingent on funding.
Provenance: Motions and presentations on program addition and Title I FTE (transcript segments beginning SEG 2588 through SEG 2725).
Ending: Both items passed without recorded opposition; staff will implement the temporary positions and return any necessary updates to the board.
