Regular Board Meeting 5/21/2026

The Sierra Sands Unified School District held its Regular Board Meeting on May 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a three-year renewal contract with Daybreak Medical, a virtual counseling platform supporting student mental health, valued at $251,370 and funded through a one-time source. The board also approved the adoption of new instructional materials funded by Proposition 20 lottery funds and updated a job description for a Title One computer paraprofessional position. Additionally, the board authorized a memorandum of understanding to compensate the China Lake Junior High School athletic director for the 2025-26 school year. A resolution was passed to consolidate the November 2026 trustee area election with the statewide general election, aiming to save costs. The board also approved the 2025-26 Proposition 28 arts and music in schools plan. Public comments included concerns about classified staff wages and training, as well as a request for the district to consider environmental impacts of a nearby energy project. The board agreed to place this environmental concern on a future agenda for staff research and recommendations.