March 18th, 2026 CAC Meeting

The Bakersfield City School District held its Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on April 15, 2026, focusing primarily on special education programs and services. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and updates on special education initiatives such as autism awareness, after-school programs (ELOP), extended school year services, and upcoming events like the Special Yours conference. Discussions addressed inclusion, transparency, and communication challenges faced by parents and staff, with emphasis on improving consistency across schools, increasing parent access to classrooms and field trips, and enhancing training for aides and teachers. The district outlined plans to expand autism class continuums to reduce student transfers and improve family engagement through onboarding and orientation programs. While no specific procurement or contract awards were discussed, the meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to support special education students and their families through program development and community partnerships.