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Board adopts updated governance bylaws recommended by CSBA

Sulphur Springs Union School District Governing Board · October 22, 2025
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Summary

Trustees adopted Bylaw 9005 (Governance Standards), Bylaw 9000 (Role of the Board) and Bylaw 9010 (Public Statements) with language from the California School Boards Association; each passed by unanimous voice votes.

Superintendent Dr. Catherine Kawaguchi recommended the Board adopt updated governance bylaws with language from the California School Boards Association (CSBA). The Board approved Bylaw 9005 (Governance Standards), Bylaw 9000 (Role of the Board) and Bylaw 9010 (Public Statements) by voice vote, each motion passing 5-0.

Kawaguchi presented the bylaws as aligning district governance with state Education Code requirements and CSBA best practices. The minutes report the changes are intended to clarify roles and responsibilities, expectations for board communications and governance standards. Ken Chase moved for adoption of Bylaw 9005, Paola Jellings seconded; subsequent motions to adopt Bylaws 9000 and 9010 were likewise moved and seconded and approved by the full board.

The adopted bylaws will be reflected in district policy documents; the minutes do not include the full text changes but note that CSBA language was used.

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