Board Meeting - 2/13/2025

The Humboldt Unified School District #22 held a regular board meeting on February 13, 2025. The meeting included presentations on school successes, student attendance data, and instructional programs such as the Hegerty phonemic awareness curriculum, which the board approved for adoption. Significant discussion focused on maintenance and capital improvement projects funded through the School Facilities Division (SFD) building renewal grants, with $16 million earmarked for HVAC and boiler replacements across multiple campuses. The director of maintenance detailed the grant application process, project prioritization, and the importance of preventive maintenance. The board also reviewed and discussed updates to district policies, including digital communications and dating abuse policies, with some policies slated for a second reading and vote at a future meeting. Additionally, the board approved updated Career and Technical Education (CTE) job descriptions and granted waivers of conflict of interest related to library network contracts. The meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, compliance with state regulations, and ongoing efforts to improve educational outcomes and facility conditions.