Board Meeting Highlights

• Certificated Layoffs- Reduction of 5 FTEs.
• Classified Layoffs- OT position reduced to 4.8 hours/day.
• T-Mobile EmpoweredED Award of $260,000 - Expanding Digital Access; Narrowing the Homework Gap.
• Several items requesting contractor services for Special Education needs.

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ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda
Padilla Assoc. Proposal
Byerly Proposal for GHS Geotech Engineering, Testing, Inspection
TMobile EnpowerEd Award
JMS WEB Presentation
Resolution-Certificated Layoffs
Resolution- Classified Layoffs
Essential Training Report 14
Certificated PSR 14
Classified PSR 14

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
May 7, 2019 6:00PM

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
 
2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD. None

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:01 PM
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9)
 · Final Settlement Agreement - Special Education Student Case No. OAH 2019020963
 · Final Settlement Agreement - Special Education Student Case No. OAH 2019011055
3.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code §54957 (b).)
3.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Government Code §54957 (b).)
3.d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code §54957)

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:02 PM
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. None
 4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Approved unanimously.
4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD (Limited to 3 minutes, per President Shellhart.)

• Kim Booth and Patti Kim on JMS 6th Grade teachers to teach PE and requiring teachers to teach outside area of expertise. Students will not receive the PE experience they deserve. Submitted petition requesting that the current PE program be continued. Over 400 signatures have been collected thus far. The petition was presented to President Shellhart.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the April 16, 2017 Governing Board Meeting This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to adopt the unofficial draft of minutes as presented and/or discuss revisions. Approved unanimously.

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members (3 mins)
 · Del Mar High School, Armando Talamantes: Updates on Del Mar, Coolidge, Roosevelt, and Washington.
 · Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan: Updates on GHS, JMS, McKinley, and Wilson.

• Wilson updates included the selection of Traditional Chinese for the Mandarin Dual Immersion program and report that the committee will tour Marengo Elementary- SPUSD Mandarin Dual Immersion classrooms tomorrow.

7.b. REPORT - Board President (3 mins) Happy Staff Appreciation day. We are entering the busy season for Board members, and thanked Board members. Attended Coolidge Carnival. Special Ed Golf Tournament will take place this weekend. Condolences to the McKinley family on the passing of Jody Giordana-Ramirez.
7.c. REPORT - Superintendent (3 mins)
Attended C-AC Advocacy Day: HR and Financing for school districts. Focus: Governor's proposal to fund a portion of STRS and PRS next year- funding an additional 1%. Focus: Educational Funding Bill to take our base funding to the National Average; this is "aspirational"- no money attached to it. Focus: Exceptional Needs Bill for special education services for 4 year olds. Congratulations to Open House at JMS. Congratulations to GHS Chamber Choir at the Disney Concert Hall.
7.d. RECOGNITION - Ken K. Tcheng, Golden Apple Award Recipient 2019
Golden Apple Awards honor outstanding individuals who make an extraordinary impact on schools, students, and families.
7.e. RECOGNITION - T-Mobile EmpoweredED Award of $260,000 - Expanding Digital Access, Narrowing the Homework Gap, Presented to San Gabriel Unified Schools,
Mr. Symonds reported on exciting news of the award. Sharron Heinrich, Ruth Esseln, Venecia Lizarzaburu, and Eric Chau honored for efforts in obtaining the grant. We are the last district in the nation to receive this award. It focuses resources for our EL, Homeless and Foster students at each of our sites. (Award attached.)
7.f. PRESENTATION - Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) Mentoring Program at Jefferson Middle School
Principal Christopher Guyer presents program to provide a mentoring program to assist 6th graders in transitioning to middle school. (Presentation attached.)
Comments:
Ms. Alvarado- This is great. Can you expand upon how the mentors are chosen?
Mr. Guyer- We focus on students who wish to do the work and set a good example. There is an application and teacher recommendations.
Pres. Shellhart- Are any mentors SPED students and are SPED students receiving the service?
Mr. Guyer- I can't say off the top of my head, but no reason why they shouldn't. All 6th grade students participate as mentees.
Mrs. Hass- As a parent, I can see a positive difference. My daughter has been involved.

8. BUSINESS SERVICES
8.a. ACTION - Approve Proposal Agreement with Padilla & Associates, Inc. for Project Stabilization AgreementAdministration & Labor Compliance Consultant Services To contract with Padilla & Associates, Inc. for labor compliance, administrative, and consulting services with an approximate cost of $79,188.25 based on a 20-month project duration. (Attached)
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
 8.b. ACTION - Approve Proposal Agreement with John R. Byerly for Geotechnical Inspection & TestingLaboratory Services John R. Byerly submitted a proposal to provide inspection and testing services for the Gabrielino High School Music/PE project. The estimated cost is $29,825.00 based on 274 hours of inspection and 17 lab tests. (Attached)
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
9.a. ACTION - Approve T-Mobile EmpowerED Award Agreement For $260,000 To offer Professional Development, Strategic Consulting, Purchase Devices, And Provide Home Wi-Fi Access For Targeted Students of SGUSD On April 16th, 2019 the Board approved the implementation of the Long-term English learner (LTEL) Student 1:1 Device Evolution Plan for Gabrielino High School. This award facilitates and immediately expands the implementation of the 1:1 Device Evolution Plan at GAB and allows SGUSD to offer similar access to our other sites.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.b. ACTION - Approve Gabrielino High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team Participation in a Summer Basketball Tournament at Cal State San Marcos in San Marcos, California, July 21-23, 2019.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.c. ACTION – Approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student OAH Case No. 2019020963. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Final Settlement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $10,200.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.d. ACTION – Approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student OAH Case No. 2019011055. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Final Settlement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.e. ACTION - Approve the Relocation of two Options for Youth San Gabriel (OFYSG), Public Charter School Resource Centers Options for Youth - San Gabriel believes these new locations will be in the best interest of the students. Therefore, OFY-SG respectfully requests the approval of the SGUSD Board to approve the relocation of two OFY-SG Public Charter School Resource Centers. OFY-SG is seeking to relocate the first resource center located at 405 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776 to 215 South Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776. The second OFY-SG resource center is located at 5475B Philadelphia St, Chino, CA 91710 and requesting relocation to 12526 and 12536 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710.
Discussion:
Mrs. Alvarado- The new building is the old AAA building?
Dr. Pappalardo- Yes, we think this is a good move and a better site.
Approved unanimously.

9.f. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Robin Morris for a Functional Behavioral Assessment for a Special Education Student, School Year 2018-2019. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Dr. Robin Morris in an amount not to exceed $2,000.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.g. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Susanne Smith Roley for an Occupational TherapyIndependent Educational Evaluation for a Special Education Student, School Year 2018-2019. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Dr. Susanne Smith Roley in an amount not to exceed $1,800.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.h. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Jeanette Grzesik for a NeuroPsychoeducationalIndependent Educational Evaluation of a Student, School Year 2018-2019. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Dr. Jeannette Grzesik in an amount not to exceed $4,400.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
9.i. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Applied Behavioral Alternatives for a Functional Behavioral Assessment Independent Educational Evaluation of a Student, School Year 2018-2019. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Applied Behavioral Alternatives in an amount not to exceed $1,125.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.
 9.j. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Communication Connection for two Speech Independent Educational Evaluations of two Students, School Year 2018-2019. The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Communication Connection in an amount not to exceed $2,400.
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES
10.a. (ROLL CALL) – Adopt Resolution No. 8/2018-19, Implementing Certificated Layoff (Attached)
Approved unanimously.
10.b. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 9/2018-19 to Approve Classified Layoff Resolution for Lack of Work and/or Lack of Funds (Attached)
 Approved unanimously.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
None.
12. GOVERNING BOARD
12.a. DISCUSSION - Consider Rescheduling the June 25, 2019 Governing Board Meeting to June 27, 2019 Commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Closed Session .
Dr. Pappalardo- Removed the item.

13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE:
Dr. Scott: Participated in a history program interview and discussion at Del Mar. Such an amazing place to be. JMS Open House amazing. Disney Concert Hall concert of 1000 student with a select Honor Choir of 100 students (3 from GHS); beautifully performed with only one soloist: GHS- Matthew Golbedo. Observed DBL activity at JMS with Esther Minway within the context of music today with Dr. Pappalardo and Mr. Guyer. I'm proud of the schools.
Mrs. Haas: Following the theme of innovation- we are providing a place to develop future talent. I am honored to be a part of this. I attended the Disney trip with the JMS bands and orchestra and Knotts Berry Farm trip with the JMS choirs. Washington Art Fest was fun- talented art on display. Congratulations to Del Mar on History Day in Sacramento.
Mr. Ammon: May we close the meeting in honor of Jody Giordana-Ramirez? A unique soul. She loved her job and it showed. A show of support from her SGUSD family. Want to give Gab a shout out about tackling social emotional issues. Wonderful to see our principals in action at all the end of year events. We've got a good bunch. Grateful for all you do.
Mrs. Alvarado: Little left to say. Ditto, ditto ditto. JMS Open House- you can feel the passion of the students, parents, and teachers. Each classroom has its own special touch. Congratulations to Ken on the Golden Apple and condolences to McKinley.

14. CONSENT AGENDA NOTE: (The Governing Board may take one (1) vote for all Consent items including: Business Services, Educational Services, Human Resources, and Superintendent's Office. Items may be removed from the Consent agenda and voted on separately.)
Moved to approve by Mr. Ammon.
Unanimously approved.

14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a.1. Approve Warrants for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for April 2019 - Report No. 11
14.a.2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 14 (Attached)
 
14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve Gabrielino High School Speech and Debate Team to Participate in the 2019 National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament in Dallas, Texas, June 15-23, 2019.
14.b.2. Approve Contract with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for Scale Up!
Student Success Through Technology and Arts Integration Project, Curriculum and Instruction (CIS) LACOE is hosting the Scale Up! Summer MTSS-Arts Integration 5 Day Professional Development Academy, in partnership with the California Department of Mental Health, and the Los Angeles Arts Commission, as part of the SSAE grant they received.
This is an opportunity for our district to not only customize our MTSS work using our district arts and technology strategies, but participate in a unique experience with multiple internal and external partners including LACOE’s MTSS and TEAL Leadership Teams, LACMA, Conga Kids, Colburn Conservatory, Disneyland, Universal Studios and TEAL Arts Specialists in building capacity in the areas of Social Emotional Learning, Arts Integration, and Culturally Relevant instruction.

14.b.3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 14 (Attached)

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 14 (Attached)
14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 14 (Attached)

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

15. ADJOURNMENT
A moment of silence to recognize Jody Giordana-Ramirez.
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Amended to  RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 7:54 PM
Reconvene to Open Session at 8:21.
No action taken in Closed Session.
Meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.
 
15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS
· Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 
• Tuesday July 16, 2019
• Tuesday, August 20, 2019

6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes

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Show we are unified!

Reminder: Union candidacy declarations due Tuesday, April 23rd.

Voting May 2nd all day in the work room 7:30-3pm.

 The San Gabriel Teachers Association will be holding its election for vacant seats in the offices of Site Representative.  Site Representatives, together with the already elected 4-member Executive Board, create the Representative Council, the policy-making body of the Association, which generally meets monthly.  Site representatives receive a stipend of $50 per meeting attended.

Representatives:

• Conduct constant and ongoing liaison between the Representative Council and the Active members of the faculty/site unit.
  
• Serve as the official channel through which written communications and publications can be easily and quickly transmitted between the Association and the members.
  
• Represent the views and input of the Active membership in votes taken in the Representative Council which conducts frequent and regular polls of such membership for this purpose.
  
• Perform such additional duties as prescribed by the Executive Board.
  

Vacancies: Site Representative(s)  “Each faculty, site or site unit shall be entitled to at least one representative and shall have one representative for each 25 Active members on the staff, or major fraction thereof.”  - SGTA Bylaws

Coolidge: 2 McKinley: 2  Roosevelt: 2 Washington: 2     Wilson: 2   Jefferson: 3
Del Mar: 1 Gabrielino: 3  Non-School Site Based Members: 1

Length of Term: July 1, 2019 until June 30, 2020

Declaration of Candidacy Form: Due to Edith Gonzalez at GHS by Tuesday, April 23rd, 4:00pm (must be received by then). Declarations can be sent via district mail, via email, or dropped off to GHS. Email declarations to
sgta.elections@gmail.com  
**DO NOT SUBMIT DECLARATIONS VIA DISTRICT EMAIL. THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**

Acknowledgement of Candidates’ Declaration of Candidacy: by Tuesday, April 23rd, 5pm via e-mail

Receipt of e-mail from member  regarding Acknowledgement of Candidates’ Declaration of Candidacy  not received: Tuesday, April 23rd, 11:59pm

Voting:  At school sites April 29th - May 2nd  

Return of Ballots to Elections Committee: by Thursday, May 2nd, 3:30 pm , Edith Gonzalez @ GHS

Counting of Ballots by Elections Committee: Thursday, May 2nd, 3:45 pm, DEC
Announcement of Results: Friday, May 3rd   
Run-off Election (if necessary): May 7th         
Deadline to File Challenges: May 17th  (initial w/ no run-off) & May 23rd (run-off) by 5:00pm
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Due this Tuesday, April 23rd, 4:00 P.M.
SGTA is looking for Site Representatives!
It's time again to hold elections for your school site!
Jefferson and Gabrielino can have 3 site representatives
Elementary Sites can have 2 representatives per site.
Del Mar High & the DEC can have 1 representative each.
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Click Here for Declaration of Candidacy 


Form due to Edith Gonzalez  - Gabrielino

Due by April 23, 2019 4:00 P.m.

Attention Members:
In response to derogatory comments made toward SGTA Teachers at the March 12, 2019 Board meeting, your SGTA Executive Board asked School Board Member Cristina Alvarado, for a written apology to all members. Click below to read her response...
 
Written Apology from School Board Member, Cristina Alvarado
Written Apology to SGTA by Board Member Alvarado

ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda
Roosevelt Music Immersion Presentation
GHS- Device Plan for Long Term English Learners (LCAP funding)
GHS Music and PE Bldg Proposal (for Inspection Services Not-to-Exceed cost $255,840.00)
Certificated Layoffs Resolution (RIF for 5 Certificated positions)
Certificated RIF MOU
Certificated Layoffs Tie Breaker Criteria
Resolution- Classified Layoffs (Discontinues 3 positions; reduces hours for 2 positions)
3rd Quarter Williams Complaint Report
Certificated PSR (Includes C. Guyer as JMS Principal; late addition of T. Nguyen named McKinley Principal)
Classified PSR
Essential Training Report
Conference Report
P.O. Report

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
April 16, 2019 6:00PM

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:02.
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM.

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD

2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD before moving to closed session. None.

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:02.
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9)
3.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code §54957 (b).)
· Discussion and possible action on Superintendent or designee’s recommendation that Notice of Expiration of Temporary Employment be given to one or more temporary certificated employees. (Ed. Code section 44954.)

3.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Government Code §54957 (b).)

3.d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code §54957)
Not presented.

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:03 p.m.
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Non-renewal of temporary teachers with unanimous Board approval 5-0.
4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Request to remove out of consent agenda 14c1, 10b, and 9c.

4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Board member Alvarado presented a formal apology to SGTA on comments made at the last Board meeting." I allowed my anger to get the best of me at the last meeting. Equity is a pilar on which I will continue to stand, but I know I cannot stand on that alone." (See above for full

3.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Government Code §54957 (b).)
JMS Principal
McKinley Principal
Dr. Pappalardo introduces C. Guyer as new principal for JMs and T. Nguyen as new principal for McKinley Elementary. Mr. Guyer and Mr. Nguyen made statements to the Board.

10.b. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 7/2018-2019, Proclaiming May 7, 2019, as Staff Appreciation Day
Dr. Scott: We should appreciate our teachers every day. We are grateful every day for our teachers.

9.c. ACTION - Authorize District Staff to Implement a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program at Wilson Elementary School Starting with one Kindergarten Class; Advertise for One (1 FTE) Multiple-Subject Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Teacher. 

Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends authorization to District staff to implement a Mandarin dual language immersion program at Wilson Elementary School starting with one Kindergarten class and advertise for one (1 FTE) multiple-subject Mandarin dual language immersion teacher.

Rationale: The District started planning its first dual language immersion program about six years ago. The decision at the time was to start a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program at McKinley Elementary School in August 2014. Since that time the District has added one grade level at a time as the students matriculate. At this time, McKinley has one Spanish Dual Language Immersion classroom in each of grades Kindergarten through 4th grade.  
The California Department of Education last year launched the Global California 2030 initiative. The mission of Global California 2030 is “To equip students with world language skills to better appreciate and more fully engage with the rich and diverse mixture of cultures, heritages, and languages found in California and the world, while also preparing them to succeed in the global economy.” In order to stay competitive with surrounding districts, and to stem the loss of potential students to surrounding Mandarin Dual Language Immersion programs, the District is in need of a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program. 

Districts in our immediate area that are offering Mandarin Dual Language Immersion programs include: Alhambra USD, Garvey SD, Monrovia USD, Pasadena USD and South Pasadena USD. Currently the District has 1,330 students that have a primary language at home of Chinese and 869 students with Spanish as the primary home language.  
District staff is asking the Board of Education to authorize the implementation of a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program at Wilson Elementary School starting with one Kindergarten class and advertise for one full time multiple-subject Mandarin Dual Language Immersion teacher. 

Staff will complete and present the systematic research and plan for curriculum, staffing, facilities, and advertising strategies and selection of students including opportunities for parent and stakeholder input into the planning to effectively implement a Mandarin Immersion Program starting with one Kindergarten class at Wilson Elementary School. 

The Superintendent has appointed a nine member Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Committee consisting of -- Co-chairs: Mr. Jim Symonds and Ms. Ivonne Contreras, two Wilson parents, parent of English only student, Mrs. Jodie Brock, a Mandarin and English-speaking parent, Mrs. Lucy Young, Coordinator of Induction, Ms. Gail Calhoun, Fiscal Services, Mr. Matt Arnold, SGTA President, Ms. Dena Dragoo, Two teachers, one Spanish Dual Immersion McKinley teacher and one Mandarin elective Gabrielino teacher. The Committee met on February 27, 2019 at Wilson Elementary for an overview of Mandarin Dual Language Immersion. The Committee duties include visits to Mandarin Dual Immersion programs in neighboring districts, evaluate and help in choosing curriculum, and assisting in recruitment and advertising to parents. A presentation and discussion of Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program occurred at the March 28, 2019 Board of Education meeting. A parent informational meeting with question and answers occurred on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Wilson Elementary. It is clear that there is an interest in our community for a Mandarin Dual Immersion program. 

Public comments before call for vote Item 9c: Authorize District Staff to Implement a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program at Wilson
Dena Dragoo: San Gabriel Teachers Association President acknowledged all San Gabriel Unified Teachers and in light of Teacher Appreciation Month she thanked them for their passion to the SG students. She also highlighted the excellent school climate and the wonderful programs that already exist at Wilson Elementary. She urged school board members not to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to move forward with the Dual Immersion Mandarin program because the committee has only met one time and there has not been sufficient planning.
" I have no problem in supporting this program next year. I urge you to slow down and do the necessary work to support a superior program."

Mr. Symonds: I appreciate the information Dena gave. It is true we have had only one meeting. We have scheduled our next meeting. We hoped to visit South Pasadena's program at that time, but South Pasadena cancelled due to CAASPP testing. We will meet with Patty Cheadle of South Pasadena and LA County Schools is committing to support us. We have contacted Hacienda La Puente School District to visit its Dual Immersion Mandarin program.

Dr. Scott: I hope you don't think the Board has been buffaloed into this. We have not been forced by the Superintendent. We work collaboratively, we discuss, and arrive at our own decisions. I don't want to be dismissive of Dena, but it's a flat lie.

Mr. Ammon- The Board empowers this committee with the committee's consensus decision regarding the design and implementation of the Mandarin Dual Immersion program. (Members of audience verbally thanked Mr. Ammon.)

Mrs. Haas- Today's vote gives the district the ability to move forward, and we will stand by the committee recommendations. But this motion is needed to move forward.

Dr. Scott- This action tonight authorizes the district to move forward with the planning. There are a lot of people interested in enrolling in this program. It is not a Wilson program per se, it is a district program housed at Wilson because Wilson has the space. During this period of declining enrollment, we are competing for students. We have to be proactive. We are the last district in the area to not have the program. I am fine with taking a chance and rolling this program out.

President Shellhart: Called for roll call vote.
Unanimously approved.

Public Comments:
Vicky Mireles on behalf of SGTA aknowledged apology by Member Alvarado. Asked for a written copy of Ms. Alvarado's apology. Acknowledged Ms. Alvarado's years of service and noted that one incident should not negate this.

Chanda Strom: Spoke on breakdown of communication. As teachers, our job is to create a spirit of belonging and community in and outside of the classroom. SGUSD deserves leadership that inspires us. Leadership is not being in charge. Leadership is taking care of those who are in their charge.

Eric Chen: I was a student in this district and knew only one word in English walking into my classroom at Madison. Over 20 years later and I speaking before you and coaching Speech and Debate. Only possible because of teachers like you. These teachers taught me to read, write, speak. It takes a village. It takes a Board- it takes everybody. Wants to offer myself and family to help.

I want to speak on declining enrollment. I feel that we can do more to publicize SGUSD. The PR group district employs reports well on what is going on to people within the district, but not outside the district. We need to have more numbers on who we are reaching.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the March 8, 2019 Special Governing Board Meeting
5.b. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the March 12, 2019 Governing Board Meeting
5.c. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the March 26, 2019 Governing Board Meeting
Unanimously approved.

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None.

7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members (3 mins)
· Del Mar High School, Armando Talamantes: Reports updates for Del Mar, Coolidge, Roosevelt, and Washington.
· Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan : reports updates for GHS, JMS, McKinley, and Wilson.

7.b. REPORT - Board President (3 mins)
Nothing to report.
Presentation: Proud to present two certificates of recognition to Brenden Kim and Nicholas Correnti on attainment of Eagle Scout. Nicholas Correnti built 9 garden beds for Roosevelt Elementary. Brenden Kim supported El Monte Our Savior Church Center - Food Bank. Instituted a G0- Fund Me Account to weed and replace garden for the center.

7.c. REPORT - Superintendent (3 mins)
Last Tuesday, the ATT fiber optic cable went down at Roosevelt. Thanked the Roosevelt staff for working without internet. Had reschedule CAASPP. Thanked staff for flexibility.

7.d. PRESENTATION - Music Immersion Experience (MIE) Program Annual Year End Review 2019 (Presentation attached.) Student Mariachi Band performed for the Board.
A spirited performance was met with enthusiastic applause by the Board and audience.
Comments:
Dr. Scott commented that every good student needs a good teacher. What they students were playing was very difficult.Let's thank them one more time.
Mrs. Alvarado: Parents-Thank you for hanging in there and supporting your kids.
Mr. Ammon: The program was started to address the achievement gap, which the data shows. In addition- the improvement in the climate and morale. Thank you Ms. Thiesen for everything you and your staff do every day.

7.e. PRESENTATION - Certificate for NAMM Foundation Award “Best Communities for Music Education”
Certificate presented by Ms. Theisen. SGUSD is one of 18 districts in state of California and 623 nationwide to receive this certificate.
Dr. Scott- It is important not to minimize this recognition. It ia an elite group of schools. Kudos to Ms. Theisen.

7.f. PRESENTATION - Long-term English learner (LTEL) Student 1:1 Device Evolution Plan for Gabrielino High School (Presentation attached.)
Rationale: With the implementation of the SGUSD 1:1 Device initiative, technology has become an integral component in lesson delivery.  Students in poverty may not have access to Wi-Fi or an electronic device at home. Summary: Gabrielino High School plans to pilot a five-year plan to assign a targeted group of students a Chromebook, plus a Wi-Fi “hotspot” to take home in order to provide these students the ability to complete their homework and to access any online instructional resources off-campus.
Comments:
Dr. Scott- Is it reasonable to expect we will get 4 more years from these Chromebooks. Will they be satisfactory?
Eric Chau- yes- it will be compatible for the next 2 years, but we will continue to refresh the devices every 2 years.
Ms.Alvarado- I really like this proposal. I see know downside. I'd like some reports as we move along.
S. Heinrich- we will be collecting data
Mr. Ammon- agreed with comments. Asked what kind of data will be collected.
S. Heinrich- observational and testing data will be collected.
Dr. Pappalardo- This comes back as item 9b.
Mrs. Haas- I see no downside to this proposal. Specific question on WiFi access at home. WHo will pay?
Ms. Heinrich- It will be checked out to families, but paid by the district.
Eric Chau- we will collect data to analyze the need.
Ms. Heinrich- the only cost to families might be loss or damage
Pres. Shellhart- how often will we analyze appropriate website use?
Dr. Pappalardo- will the filtering be the same as we do at the school sites?
Eric Chau-It will be filtered as we would at school.

8. BUSINESS SERVICES
8.a. ACTION - Authorization to Call for Bids for Gabrielino High School Music & Fitness Center
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Proposal with BPI Inspection Service for Gabrielino High School Music/PE Building and authorize designee to execute the necessary documents. Rationale: It is a DSA requirement for the District to employ a full time DSA inspector to provide Professional Inspection services during any Construction project. The estimated not to exceed cost of $255,840.00 will be based upon the completion on or about December 31, 2020.  
Dr. Scott- Asked that Music teacher may review final plans and bids.
Dr. Pappalardo agreed.
Ms. Heinrich noted that Bill Gile and she met with instrumental music and PE directors to ensure appropriate planning.
Unanimously approved.

8.b. ACTION - Appoint One New Member to the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee, for a Two-Year Term to Fill Vacancy After fulfilling all the membership requirements, Mr. Lok is now eligible for appointment as at-large Oversight Committee member. After appointment by the Governing Board, Mr. Lok will become the newest member on the six-member committee.
 8.c. ACTION - Approve Proposal with BPI for Professional Inspection Services
Comments: Mr. Ammon appreciates seeing Mr. Lok back.
Unanimously approved.

9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
9.a. ACTION - Approve Del Mar High School Students to Compete at the 2019 State Level National History Day Competition in Sacramento California on May 10th-12th, 2019. Request the approval by the Governing Board for the seven students from Del Mar High School to compete at the State Level National History Day Competition in Sacramento, California, May 10 - May 12, 2019.
Dr. Scott: This is great for Del Mar.
Unanimously approved.

9.b. ACTION - Long-term English learner (LTEL) Student 1:1 Device Evolution Plan for Gabrielino High School Gabrielino High School plans to pilot a five year plan to assign a targeted group of students a Chromebook, plus a Wi-Fi “hotspot” to take home in order to provide these students the ability to complete their homework and to access any online instructional resources off-campus
Dr. Scott- This is a great plan.
Unanimously approved.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES
10.a. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 6/2018-19 to Approve Classified Layoff Resolution for Lack of Work and/or Lack of Funds (Resolution attached.)
Rationale: Due to a lack of work and/or lack of funds, this Board hereby finds it is in the best interest of this school district that as of June 30, 2019, certain services now being provided by the District be discontinued. (3) classified positions be discontinued to the extent set forth above. One (1) position will be reduced by 4 hours and one (1) position will be reduced by 2 hours.
Public Comment by Desiree Mieure- Only OT for the district for 12 years. Spoke in opposition of cutting her position to 50%. Can assure the Board that there is no lack of work to warrant reduction of 50%. In fact, there are more needs now than ever before. Appealed to Pres. Shellhart and her shared passion for special education students. I urge you to re-evaluate this decision.
Ms. Alvarado- Is it possible to pull this decision and learn more about this issue?
Mr. Ammon- I tend to agree with Board member Alvarado.
Dr. Scott- Revise resolution to remove the OT consideration until further study. Other items remain.
Unanimously approved.

10.c. ACTION - Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between San Gabriel Unified School District and San Gabriel Teachers Association Regarding 2019 Certificated Lay Offs (MOU and Tie Breaking Criteria attached.)
Dr Scott- it's too bad we have to do this every year, but it is required by Ed Code.
Unanimously approved.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
None.

12. GOVERNING BOARD
12.a. ACTION - Elect Region 23-A Representative for the 2019 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly, RUN-OFF Election with a Two-Year Term Beginning May 6, 2019 Through March 31, 2021 (due 4/30/19)
Dr. Scott suggests approving Bob Jim.
Unanimously approved.

12.b. ACTION - Approve Rescheduling the May 14, 2019 Governing Board Meeting to May 7, 2019 Commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Closed Session.
Dr. Scott- the genesis of the change. The rationale?
Dr. Pappalardo- we just need to meet a little earlier in the month to make a May 15th deadline.
Unanimously approved.

13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Scott: I don't want to make any cranky, but anytime there is something new like with MIE or 1:1 device, there is push back. Give your input and support to those who are put in charge. Let's all work on it (Mandarin Dual Immersion) and see if we can make it happen.
Mrs. Haas: I am so proud of what is going on with Music in this district. I am thankful we put the emphasis on it in this district.
Mrs. Alvarado: Ditto to everything my colleagues have said. I am working with WA and Sons and Daughters of the Native West. Want to do some ceremonial presentation for the WA bell that is over 100 years old.
Mr. Ammon: My colleagues. Thanked Kat Lydon - I owe her for my love of language. Eternally grateful to her in light of staff appreciation.

14. CONSENT AGENDA NOTE: (The Governing Board may take one (1) vote for all Consent items including: Business Services, Educational Services, Human Resources, and Superintendent's Office. Items may be removed from the Consent agenda and voted on separately.)

Consent agenda approved in its entirety. See below.

CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a.1. Accept Donations to the San Gabriel Unified School District from Various Donors. The voluntary donations in various amounts totaled $200.00 and were specifically made to the GATE Program to help with field trip costs.
14.a.2. Approve Annual Services Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Super Co-Op a California USDA Foods Cooperative To continue the membership with Super Co-op for 2019-20 and authorize San Mateo-Foster City School District Food Services to be the lead agency in the negotiations
14.a.3. Approve Annual Membership Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Food Services Co-Operative Purchasing Group- School Year 2019-2020 To approve the District's continuous membership in the San Gabriel Valley Co-Operative Purchasing Group (Co-op) for 2019-2020.
14.a.4. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for Mar. 2019 - Report No. 10 .
14.a.5. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 13
14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve Third Quarter Report on Williams Uniform Complaints, School Year 2018-2019 (Attached.) Rationale: Education Code Section 35186(d) specifically states: “A school district shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints on a quarterly basis to the county superintendent of schools and the governing board of the school district. The summaries shall be publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Governing Board of the school district.” As of January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019 there were no complaints filed against the District under the Williams Legislation procedures.
14.b.2. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 13 (Attached.)

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 13 (Attached.) Note late addition of T. Nguyen appointed as Principal for McKinley.
14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 13 (Attached.)
14.c.3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 13 (Attached.)

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

15. ADJOURNMENT
15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDER:Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, May 7, 2019
• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 

6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes

Keep wearing those shirts!!
Show we are unified!

Hi GHS SGTA family,

The new schedule vote happens today, Wednesday, April 17th.
An SGTA elections representative will be in the work room from 7:30-3pm.
You can vote prior to first period, during your prep (if you have one 1st, 2nd, or 3rd), during nutrition break, during lunch, or promptly after school before the faculty meeting.

Best,
Site Reps

Attention Gabrielino High School Members,

Your SGTA Executive Board is aware that there will be an upcoming vote regarding GAB schedules.

We wanted to reiterate some key points:

• SGTA has no stake in this vote. You are at liberty to vote as you see fit.
• SGTA is not recommending/endorsing any particular schedule.
• The SGTA election committee was asked to administer this vote because we have teachers who are on the committee and work at other sites. They are completely neutral. They will be present and assist in tallying the results.
• We would like to thank ALL teachers who have worked to bring this issue to a vote, for the best interest of the Gabrielino students.
• We would also like to thank your Gabrielino site reps and department chair's for helping to facilitate discussions.
• Elections for Site Representative will be held soon! Please consider being the 2020-2021 site representative.

Thank you all for your dedication to your students!
​
SGTA Executive Board

SGTA,
Attached is a sheet that includes:

1.  Two ballots - ballot A and ballot B (please note that these will be cut into strips for the actual voting process)
2.  An example of the correct way to mark the ballot
3.  Examples of incorrect ballot markings

An SGTA elections committee member will be in the workroom Wednesday, April 17 from 7:30-3 pm for voting.  This is a CAASP testing day and it was noted that some teachers do not have a prep this day.  If this is you, please come before school or at lunch to vote.

There will be a meeting at Lunch TODAY, Thursday in Chanda's room (F202) to answer any questions.

Thank you for voting.