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Kingsburg High board accepts resignations and sets retirements for June
Summary
The board approved retirements for three long-serving teachers—Arturo Velarde (Art), Doug Davis (Civics/Economics) and Kathryn Olson (Kingsburg Alternative Education)—effective June 5, 2026.
The Kingsburg Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees approved retirement notices for three district teachers at its Feb. 12 meeting.
Trustee Mike Serpa moved to approve the retirements of Kingsburg High School Art teacher Arturo Velarde and Civics/Economics teacher Doug Davis, each effective June 5, 2026; Trustee Rick Jackson seconded and the measures passed 4–0 with Trustee Johnie Thomsen absent (M139-2526, M140-2526). In a separate motion the board approved the retirement of Kingsburg Alternative Education Center Teacher Kathryn Olson effective June 5, 2026 (M146-2526).
The superintendent listed the retirees during his report; the actions took place as part of the board's personnel consent items. No additional replacements or hiring details were provided in the meeting transcript; the district will follow normal staffing and posting procedures.
