KHSD Board Candidates

Candidates items.[0].image.alt The Kern High School District Board of Trustees voted Monday to postpone the naming of the new high school that will be built in southeast Bakersfield. By: Alex BellPosted at 8:39 PM, Sep 30, 2020 and last updated 8:39 PM, Sep 30, 2020 School board members are the largest elected body of representatives in the nation. They govern local school districts, decide curriculums, and adopt new policies like deciding whether students learn virtually or in the classroom. In Kern County there are 47 school districts and more than 190,000 students are enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade. This election there are multiple school board seats across the county that are up for grabs. Recent Stories from turnto23.com The Kern High School District is the largest high school district in California. KHSD is made up of 18 high schools, serves over 40,000 students, and has an annual budget that tops over 4 million. One of the main issues the district is facing is deciding whether to return to in-person learning.