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   "date": "2025-03-25",
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   "headline": "Board to discuss student cell phone policy and AI use",
   "summary": "The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education will discuss student technology use, including a presentation on the district's cell phone policy in light of new state law and a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The board will also vote on recommendations from an Administrative Hearing Panel regarding student expulsions and discuss the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) mid-year review.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2025-02-25",
   "body": "BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025",
   "headline": "Board to vote on property sale, expulsion, and CSBA delegate election",
   "summary": "The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education will discuss and vote on several items, including the potential sale of property (APN #167-060-29) in closed session, approval of Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations for student expulsions, and an election for representation to the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly. The board will also receive a mid-year review of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and hear a community member's request regarding a mentoring contract.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2025-01-28",
   "body": "BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025",
   "headline": "Board approves safe haven resolution for all students amid immigration concerns",
   "summary": "The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education approved a resolution reaffirming district facilities as safe havens for all students regardless of immigration status, prohibiting ICE/CBP entry without exigent circumstances. The board also voted to change McKinley Elementary to a TK-5 campus starting 2025-2026 and approved administrative hearing panel recommendations on student expulsions. Closed session items included labor negotiations with employee organizations and two liability claims against the district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4567/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=51"
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  {
   "date": "2024-12-23",
   "body": "BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025",
   "headline": "Board approves special education staffing and MOU for aides",
   "summary": "The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education met to approve a memorandum of understanding regarding Special Education Aide work hours. The Board also approved a $1,850,000 agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. to provide paraprofessionals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4048/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=52"
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  {
   "date": "2024-12-17",
   "body": "BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025",
   "headline": "Board elects new officers, approves Safe Routes to School resolution",
   "summary": "The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, including swearing in newly elected members and electing board officers. The board will also vote on a resolution supporting Safe Routes to School and select a trustee representative to the Kern County Committee on School District Organization.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4565/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=53"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-12",
   "body": "BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025",
   "headline": "Board approves revised workplace violence prevention plan",
   "summary": "The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is meeting to act on several items, including approving revisions to the district's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and adding a crossing guard position at A Street and Bank Street for Roosevelt Elementary School. The board will also hear presentations on the 2025 Summer Learning Camp and recognize Lillian Tafoya for 28 years of service. The agenda includes closed session items on employee discipline, labor negotiations, a liability claim, and student matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4766/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=54"
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