SGTA Board Meeting Bullets
Special Board Meeting:

• The Board appointed Jim Symonds as Acting Superintendent effective immediately.
• The Board has hired new legal representation.

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Be sure to check for continuing updates throughout the summer.

Link to Full Agenda
Attachments:
Agreement for Special Legal Services

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS

Special Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
July 24, 2019 6:00PM 
Board Room 408 Junipero Serra Drive San Gabriel, California 91776

1. OPENING PROCEDURE 
1. a. Call to Order at 6:00 PM.
1. b. Establishment of Quorum. Members Present: President Shellhart, Ms. Haas, Dr. Scott, Ms. Alvarez. Administrators: J. Symonds, W. Wong. Absent: Dr. Pappalardo, Mr. Ammon. Mr. Ammon to arrive soon. (Mr. Ammon arrived as Board recessed to closed session.)
1. c. Pledge of Allegiance
1. d. Approval of Agenda
No discussion.
Approved Unanimously.

2. ACTION - Approve Agreement for Special Services between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo (AALRR) 
Summary: The agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd and Romo will allow the San Gabriel Unified School District to retain and engage the Law Firm to perform legal services on the District's behalf. 
Recommended Motion: Administration recommends to approve agreement for Special Services between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo (AALRR).
Rationale: AALRR will provide legal services that the Governing Board and Administration determine to be beyond the scope of staff to conduct. AALRR specializes in different areas such as: Employment Law, Education Law, Construction-School/Facilities, Corporate, Business and Commercial Litigation, among other special areas. It is sound practice to have an agreement in place, so that in the event the services are needed, a timely response can be provided. The term for this agreement shall be for one year, commencing on July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020.
Discussion/Comments: None.
Approved unanimously.

3. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD 
Requests: None.

3a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD regarding Items on the CLOSED SESSION agenda 

4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:02 PM.

4. a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9) 

4. b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Government Code §54957 (b).) 
Acting Superintendent

4. c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code §54957 (b).) 
Employee No. EH5218280

5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:31 PM             

5. a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION 
Action taken:
Appointed J. Symonds as Acting Superintendent effective immediately.
Appointment was unanimous, 5-0.

6. ADJOURNMENT at  7:32 PM.

6. a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS 
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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

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Show we are unified!

July 16, 2019

Board Meeting Bullets
Check your district email for the following announcement from Ross Perry:
Superintendent Dr. John Pappalardo is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the district. In his absence please contact any of the Assistant Superintendents; William Wong for Business Services, Jim Symonds for Educational Services and or Ross Perry for Human Resources.

Board Meeting Highlights

• VAPA Strategic Plan Presentation
• Will Wong named Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
• Certificated PSR: 3 teachers for JMS in Music, Math, ELA; New Dual Immersion teacher at McKinley; 1 SPED teacher at Wilson; 1 SPED teacher at GHS

Be sure to check for continuing updates throughout the summer.

ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda
VAPA Strategic Plan
VAPA Presentation
Contract for W.Wong Asst. Supt. Business Services
2TeachLLC Consultant Agreement
Del Mar HS SPSA
Orton Gillingham Consultant Agreement
Orton Gillingham Refresher Agreement
GATE Proposal: 5th & 7th Grade
Frontline Contract
DirectEd Agreement
P.O. Report #1
Essential Training Report #1
Certificated PSR #1
Classified PSR #1

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
July 16, 2019

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM.
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. Members present: Pres. Shellhart, Dr. Scott, Mrs. Haas, Mr. Ammon, Mrs. Alvarado, Mr. Symonds, Mr. Perry. Absent: Dr. Pappalardo.

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Requests: None.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:00 PM.
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9)
3.b. Public Employee/Discipline/Dismissal/Release
3.c. Public Employee Appointment: Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
3.d. Conference with Labor Negotiators

• Agency Negotiator(s): Dr. John W. Pappalardo & Ross Perry 
• Employee Organizations: Teamsters Local 911

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:04 PM
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Announcements:
- Approval of William Wong as of July 17, 2019, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services
- Unanimous Board support to suspend Board Policies 4200, 4211 and 4312.1. (HR Policies)

4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommended Motion:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the July 16, 2019 Governing Board meeting agenda.
Comments/Changes: Move Item 14.a.1. to 9.a.1.
Motion Approved.

4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Requests: None.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the June 18, 2019 Governing Board Meeting.
5.b. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the June 25, 2019 Governing Board Meeting.
Comments/Revisions: Approved unanimously without changes.

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None.
7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Board President (3 mins)
Pres. Shellhart: July 4th parade was hot but fun. Looking forward to school starting soon. I will keep this short tonight.

7.b. REPORT - Superintendent (3 mins)
Dr. Pappalardo absent. No report.

7.c. Visual and Performing Arts Strategic Plan for 2019-2023 Presentation (Attached.)
Presented by Samantha Theisen. See attached. Plan is submitted for Board approval this evening. Phase 1 includes appointing a VAPA Coordinator and creating an Advisory Board, statement of purpose, Vision statement.
Budget implications: Grants of $20,000 and additional funding will cover 1st year/Phase 1 costs.
Comments:
Dr. Scott- Speak more about TEAL (Technology Enhanced Arts Learning.)
Ms. Theisen- TEAL is Arts integration with core subject areas. Resources provided to integrate (videos, songs, posters). Free to us and funding available to offset any costs we may incur.
Dr. Scott- 800-man hours of committee work. I couldn’t be more impressed with the input of our teachers and collaboration. I hope everyone gives it a chance. It is an exciting opportunity. Thanks to Ms. Theisen.
Mr. Ammon- I want to thank you and the whole team. I commend you for devoting time to develop funding sources.
Ms. Theisen- Partnering with LA Arts is powerful.
Dr. Scott- Arts at del Mar
Mrs. Alvarez- Amazing.
Mrs. Haas- Thank you for promoting equity and providing the arts to all our students.


8. BUSINESS SERVICES
8.a. ACTION (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 02/2019-20, Certification of Signatures for District Business Documents on Behalf of the Governing Board 
Summary: In order to conduct the daily business of the District, individual officers, as identified by Governing Board action, must be authorized to sign warrants, checks, contracts, notices or other legal documents. The changes of authorized signers shall be effective immediately.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 02 /2019-20, Certification of Signatures for District Business Documents on Behalf of the Governing Board in order to allow for the processing of District warrants, contracts, checks and other legal documents and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents
Rationale: Education Code Sections 35143, 42632 and 42633 provide for authorized officers of the San Gabriel Unified School district to sign notices of employment, contracts and orders drawn on funds of the District. In order to conduct the daily business of the District, individual officers, as identified by Governing Board action, must be authorized to sign warrants, checks, contracts, notices or other legal documents. This form is usually updated at the organizational meeting in December of each year. However, the roster of authorized officers must be updated periodically.
To keep the signatory current, Yolanda Mendoza shall be removed as Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services, and add James "Jim" Symonds as Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. The changes of authorized signers shall be effective immediately.
Discussion: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.


9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
9.a.1 Saturday Conservatory of Music addresses Board thanking JMS, custodians, Esther Minwary for assisting with the Conservatory.
635 students served with most from SGUSD who receive a 50% tuition discount.
We look forward to continuing this partnership.
Approve 14.a.1. MOU for Saturday Conservatory and SGUSD
Discussion: None
Approved unanimously.

9.a. ACTION -Approve Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Strategic Plan 2019-2023
Summary: A committee of 20 SGUSD educators, local experts, and community members, in partnership with the Los Angeles Arts Ed Collective, created a strategic vision for TK-12 Visual and Performing Arts education in San Gabriel Unified with the goal of increasing access and equity of comprehensive, quality arts education for ALL SGUSD students.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Visual and Performing Arts Strategic plan for 2019-2023.
Rationale: It is the mission of the Visual and Performing Arts Department to ensure that high quality arts is an integral and accessible part of a comprehensive SGUSD education. We believe that arts education enhances the district goal of developing artistically literate graduates who are excellent Communicators, Mindful and Lifelong Learners, Creative Thinkers, Collaborators, Innovators, and Compassionate Decision Makers.
In 2009, a goal to establish a comprehensive, integrated visual and performing arts program at every level, was written into the SGUSD Educational Master Plan and approved by the school board. Shortly thereafter, economic recession, along with a drastic shift in how California schools are funded (LCFF) resulted in the plan being shelved.
At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, SGUSD partnered with the LA County Arts Ed Collective to create a 5-year VAPA strategic plan. A committee of approximately 20 community members was brought together to collaborate. Like most of California, SGUSD is experiencing declining enrollment, among other competitive factors, that limit available funding. However, the district believes in the power of arts education, and is committed to support improvement and expansion to serve all SGUSD students equitably with high quality arts education.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.b. ACTION – Approve the 2019-2020 Single Plan for Student Achievement, Del Mar High School 
Summary: The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Del Mar High School implements best practices proven at similar schools to have significantly reduced or eliminated the achievement gap. The SPSA provides research-based intervention programs for low-performing students in English language arts and mathematics.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Single Plan for Student Achievement for Del Mar High School.
Rationale: To be compliant with Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), the Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) must be developed by the school site council for all local educational agencies (LEA) participating in programs funded through the Consolidated Application process. The SPSAs must also be reviewed and approved by the Board of Education annually and/or whenever there are any material changes that impact the academic programs for students.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.c. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with 2 TEACH LLC for Co-Teaching and Universal Design Learning Training - School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) 
Summary: The District needs to provide training to General Education and Special Education teachers on effective co-teaching and inclusion strategies.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with 2 TEACH LLC for co-teaching and Universal Design Learning in an amount not to exceed $10,419.65.
Rationale: The District needs to provide training to General Education and Special Education teachers on effective co-teaching and inclusion strategies. 2TEACH LLC provided training in the 2018-2019 school year and will provide additional training for District teachers for the 2019-2020 school year. 2TEACH LLC will provide training on co-teaching strategies and implementing the Universal Design for Learning methods.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.d. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement and Staff Refresher Training with the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) 
Summary: The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education provided Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training to Special Education staff over the past two school years. Participants need a refresher training to review the program in order to implement it effectively for the new school year. 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this agreement with the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education in the amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for staff training.
Rationale: The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education provided Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training to Special Education staff over the past two school years. Participants have been trained on how to teach fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension using the Orton-Gillingham philosophy of multi-sensory, sequential, direct instruction. This refresher training will provide a hands-on, personalized instruction that follows up on IMSE’s enhanced Orton-Gillingham method and the tools necessary to apply it in the classroom. Attendees will implement the strategies reviewed in the training in their classrooms and share their knowledge with Special Education and General Education teachers and support staff.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.e. ACTION - Approve Agreement with International Service Agency for Translation Services, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) 
Summary: It is incumbent of the District to provide oral and written translations in order to facilitate meaningful communication between the schools and the parents in the area of special education. International Service Agency can provide oral translation of IEP meetings and the written translation of IEP reports. Use of International Service Agency for special education translation services will assist the District in complying with existing legal requirements and continue to enhance communication between the schools and the parents.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this renewal of this agreement in the amount of $120,000.00 for special education translation services with International Service Agency.
Rationale: It is incumbent of the District to provide oral and written translations in order to facilitate meaningful communication between the schools and the parents in the area of special education. International Service Agency has been most frequently utilized for the oral translation of IEP meetings and the written translation of IEP reports. IDEA 2007 provides guidelines that correspondence must be in the parent’s native language, unless clearly not feasible. International Service Agency provides for translations in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Cambodian, Laotian, and other selected languages as needed. The International Service Agency has provided this service to the District for over 30 years.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.f. ACTION - Approve Agreement with Gomez & Associates for Translation Services, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) 
Summary: The District must provide oral and written translations in order to facilitate meaningful communication between the schools and the parents in the area of special education. IDEA 2007 provides guidelines that correspondence must be in the parent’s native language, unless clearly not feasible. Gomez & Associates can provide translation services in over 100 spoken languages. District agrees to pay the Consultant a sum of $50.00-$125.00 per hour for oral interpreter services (depending on language needed).
Recommended Action: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this contract with Gomez and Associates for special education translation services for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rationale: It is incumbent of the District to provide oral and written translations in order to facilitate meaningful communication between the schools and the parents in the area of special education. IDEA 2007 provides guidelines that correspondence must be in the parent’s native language, unless clearly not feasible. Gomez & Associates can provide translation services in over 100 spoken languages.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.g. ACTION - Approve GATE Consultant Agreement with Young Minds Academy LLC dba Engineering for Kids Program for the 2019 - 2020 school year 
Summary: The enrichment opportunities proposed align with the Governing Board approved State Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) plan and California Common Core State Standards
Recommended Action: The Superintendent recommends that the Governing Board approve the following consultant agreement for 5th and 7th Grade Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) services during the 2019 - 2020 school year: Gina Moc, Young Minds Academy LLC dba Engineering for Kids. Not to exceed $ 16,750.
Rationale: San Gabriel Unified School District operates a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program for students in grades K-12. In addition to serving student needs in the regular classroom through differentiation and other GATE strategies, the District also offers enrichment experiences for students in grades 4-8. SGUSD has partnered with Young Minds Academy LLC dba Engineering for Kids since 2016. The two courses are highly successful, and we recommend continuing the partnership.
The consultant service to be provided by Young Minds Academy LLC dba Engineering for Kids to the San Gabriel Unified School District GATE program will include accelerated pacing, depth, complexity and novelty to provide appropriate learning activities for identified students. Meeting on selected Saturdays, the programs will focus on different aspects of mechanical engineering (5th grade) and Biomedical (7th grade). The courses will include a combination of discussion, interactive activities, group projects, and experimentation.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.h. ACTION – Approve Consultant Agreement with Advanced Medical Personnel Service, Inc. for Speech and Language Services, School Year 2019-20 (Special Education) 
Summary: Special education students who attend school in the San Gabriel Unified School District may require speech and language services per their IEP. Currently, one speech and language pathologist are on a medical leave, and it is necessary to contract with an outside agency for 1 FTE speech and language pathologist.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the contract with Advanced Medical Personnel Service, Inc. in the amount of $67,200.00 to secure the services for 1 FTE Speech and Language Pathologist to provide mandated services to students. 
Rationale: Special education students who attend school in the San Gabriel Unified School District may require speech and language services per their IEP. Currently, one speech and language pathologist are on a medical leave, and it is necessary to contract with an outside agency for 1 FTE speech and language pathologist. Advanced Medical Personnel Service, Inc. can provide 1 FTE speech and language pathologist for these services. 
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.i. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Inclusive Education and Community Partnership for Special Education Staff Training for the School Year 2019-2020 
Summary: The Special Education department will contract with Inclusive Education and Community Partnership to provide inclusion training to District staff and to implement special education students’ inclusion plans.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Inclusive Education and Community Partnership for Special Education Staff Training for the School Year 2019-2020. District agrees to pay the Consultant $150.00 per hour for a total of 30 hours, for a total amount of $4,500.00 for services with Inclusive Education and Community Partnership.
Rationale: The Special Education department will contract with Inclusive Education and Community Partnership to provide inclusion training for the 2019-2020 school year for 30 hours to be used to train District staff and to implement special education students’ inclusion plans.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.
9.j. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Megan Stone for SGUSD Special Education Program's Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program 
Summary: The District participates in the Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program. This program reimburses the district based on the treatments and assessments done for students in the district. The District needs to contract with a physician to authorize these treatments as part of the LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement program. Dr. Megan Stone has experience with the program and can complete the required authorizations.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the contract with Dr. Megan Stone for the District's Special Education Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program. District agrees to pay the Consultant a sum not to exceed $ 2,000.00 upon completion of the services.
Rationale: The District participates in the Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program. This program reimburses the district based on the treatments and assessments done for students in the district. These services and treatments are completed by Special Education service providers such as psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, nurses, and others. One of the requirements of this program is to have a physician’s authorization for Occupational Therapy treatments which are established by the school district through the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). The other requirement of this program is to have a physician’s review and authorization for the protocol for speech services which is provided by our licensed speech pathologists. The District needs to contract with a physician to authorize these treatments as part of the LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement program. Dr. Megan Stone has experience with the program and can complete the required authorizations.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

9.k. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Elizabeth Gendy for SGUSD Special Education Program's Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program 
Summary: The District participates in the Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program. This program reimburses the district based on the treatments and assessments done for students in the district. The District needs to contract with a physician to authorize these treatments as part of the LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement program. Dr. Elizabeth Gendy has experience with the program and is able to complete the required authorizations.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the contract with Dr. Elizabeth Gendy for the District's Special Education Mediscaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program. e District agrees to pay the Consultant a sum not to exceed $ 10,000.00 upon completion of the services.
Rationale: The District participates in the Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program. This program reimburses the district based on the treatments and assessments done for students in the district. These services and treatments are completed by Special Education service providers such as psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, nurses, and others. One of the requirements of this program is to have a physician’s authorization for Occupational Therapy treatments which are established by the school district through the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). The other requirement of this program is to have a physician’s review and authorization for the protocol for speech services which is provided by our licensed speech pathologists. The District needs to contract with a physician to authorize these treatments as part of the LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement program. Dr. Elizabeth Gendy has experience with the program and is able to complete the required authorizations.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES
10.a. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 1/2019-20 Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher Requirements 
Summary: Education Code Section 48000(g) requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom after July 1, 2015, have, by August 1, 2020 meet established requirements.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends adopting resolution 1/2019-20, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher Requirements.
Rationale: Education Code 48000(g) allows the employer to determine the TK teaching experience and education requirements set forth in Education Code Section 48000(g), (2).
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

10.b. ACTION - Approve Employment Contract with William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Effective July 17, 2019 
Summary: Agreement for employment of Assistant Superintendent, Business Services between San Gabriel Unified School District and William Wong. Mr. Wong’s base annual salary shall be one-hundred and forty-nine thousand nine-hundred and fifteen dollars ($149,915).
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the employment contract with as Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.
Mr. Wong addressed Board and thanked them for the honor and privilege of serving our district and the fine teaching staff.

10.c. ACTION - Approve Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, 2019-2020 
Summary: The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators is an annual requirement of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as a prerequisite to the issuance of limited assignment teaching permits, emergency permits and internship certificates that may be needed in the District for the 2019-2020 school year.
Recommended Motion: There may be an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the District’s specified employment criteria for various positions each school year. Therefore, it is recommended the Governing Board approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2019-2020 School Year. Contracted amount $16, 587.09.
Rationale: The submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by the employing agency is a prerequisite to the issuance of any emergency permit for English Language Learner Authorization (CLAD) and RSP Certificate. Education Code Section 443000(a)(3)(A), requires that districts applying for an emergency permit verify a diligent search has been made for certificated teachers, but that the district has been unable to recruit an enough fully credentialed teachers to meet all staffing requirements. This Declaration is valid for up to twelve months and shall expire on June 30 following its submission to the Commission.
Comments: None.
Action: Unanimously approved.

10.d. ACTION- Approve Contract with Frontline Education, 2019-2020 School Year 
Summary: Currently the San Gabriel Unified School District is using the Frontline absence and substitute management system. This is the renewal of the contract for the 2019-2020 school year.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approving the Frontline Education Contract for 2019-2020.
Rationale: This is the renewal of the Frontline absence and substitute management system.
Comments:
Mr. Ammon- can we get some background on this?
Mr. Perry- Some slight modifications to the previous contract.
Action: Unanimously approved.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
None.

12. GOVERNING BOARD
13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE:
Dr. Scott: Happy Summer.
Mrs. Alvarado: Ditto- Glad we were able to participate in the parade. The Drum Line was great.
Mr. Ammon: The same.
Mrs. Haas: Ditto- have a great summer everybody.

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.)
Comments: None
Action: Consent Agenda below unanimously approved.

14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a.1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Saturday Conservatory of Music and the San Gabriel Unified School District for the 2019-20, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 Music Seasons 
Summary: The Saturday Conservatory is hereby requesting for the facilities use on Saturdays at Jefferson Middle School for 2019-20, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 music seasons. The cost for utilizing the SGUSD site is $5 per term. The SGUSD students and the children of the employees will receive discounts for the classes. The District will be reimbursed for the custodial costs at a predetermined term. 
Recommended Motion: It is recommended that Governing Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Saturday Conservatory of Music and the San Gabriel Unified School District for the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 music seasons and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Rationale: The Saturday Conservatory of Music provides a tuition-based music classes for students from age five (5) to twenty (20). This agreement provides an opportunity to the SGUSD students and children of SGUSD employees to take music lessons at a lower cost on Saturdays.  Based on the experience from the previous agreement term of 2017-2019, the District and the Saturday Conservatory worked well together in maintaining cordial relationship and effectively resolved problems as they arose.  


14.a.2. Approve Authorization to Use State Bids and Piggybackable Bids for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends that the Governing Board authorize the use of State, City and other School District bids to purchase technology, office and classroom supplies and classroom and office furniture for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rationale: In order to take advantage of joint buying power, State, City and School District bids are made available to State agencies. These bids allow School Districts to purchase school supplies exceeding the bid limit, eliminating for the District to go out to bid for the same types of purchases individually.
The request to authorize the use of State and Piggybackable bids for fiscal year 2019-2020 are including, but not limited to:
- Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
- California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS)
-CalSave Technology Contract #527683
-Colton Joint USD Piggybackable Bid #15-04 Playground Equipment and DSA Shelter Shades (Dave Bang & Associates)
-County of Los Angeles (COLA) Peripherals MA-IS-1140234-5 (CDW-Government, Inc.)
-County of Los Angeles (COLA) Contract MA-IS-1640249-1 (Xerox)
-Glendale USD Piggybackable Bid No. P-13-18/19 (Apple Inc.)
-Glendale USD Piggybackable Bid No. P-13-18/19 (P&R Paper Supply)

14.a.3. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for June 2019 - Report No. 1 
Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for June 2019 – Report No. 1 and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

14.a.4. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 1 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Purchase Orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 1.   
 
14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve Fourth Quarter Report on Williams Uniform Complaints, School Year 2018-2019 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this agreement with Ms. Alexa Garcia in the amount not to exceed $2,300.00 for assisting the special education department as the Coordinator and Job Coach of the program to support post-secondary transitions through the WorkAbility I grant.

14.b.2. Approve 14.b.2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between San Gabriel Unified School District, McKinley Elementary School and MindQuest Learning for 2019-2020 SY 
Summary: In partnership with MindQuest Learning, McKinley Elementary will provide students with an after school second language acquisition program. The second language is Mandarin.
By the end of the school year, students should be able to:

1. Read and write Chinese phonetic symbols (pinyin) with correct tones.
2. Understand the basic principles of the formation of Chinese characters.
3. Master about forty basic Chinese radicals and write Chinese characters in the correct stroke order.
4. Understand short dialogues and passages spoken by native Chinese speakers at a slow speed.
5. Comprehend short written texts and passages with the words learned.

Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between SGUSD - McKinley Elementary School and MindQuest Learning for Chinese Language Development Program, An After-School Program for term September 2019 - June 31, 2020.
Rationale: McKinley would like to continue its after school Mandarin Dual Immersion program. The program is designed to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Mandarin Chinese.
School Goal:
           1. Increase student academic achievement in the area of reading.
           2. Increase student achievement on standardized tests.
           3. Provide students a safe after school environment.
Research has shown that language learning correlates with higher academic achievement on standardized test measures. As of April 1, 2019, through June 30, 2019 there were no complaints filed against the District under the Williams Legislation procedures.

14.b.3. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Charitable Ventures of Orange County and SGUSD for Coolidge, McKinley, Roosevelt, Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools' 5th Grade Students Attendance at the San Gorgonio Outdoor Science School 2019-2020 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between SGUSD - Coolidge, McKinley, Roosevelt, Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools' 5th Grade Students Attendance at the San Gorgonio Outdoor Science School 2019-2020.
Rationale: This program is offered by San Gorgonio Outdoor Science School as a four day, three-night residential program held to Camp Arbolado in the San Bernardino Mountains. SGOSS is a unique outdoor science school providing an exciting outdoor educational experience. They use hands-on experiential science to increase science literacy for students.  

14.b.4. Approve Agreement with Direct Ed to Utilize Paraprofessionals, Special Education Department 2019-2020 School Year 
Summary: The Special Education Department along with the Human Resources Department will continue to recruit Special Education paraprofessionals with the intent of maintaining a viable pool of substitutes that will be used as the primary source of replacement personnel for classroom aide coverage. However, due to the limited number of substitute paraprofessionals that are part of our current sub pool, there is a need for the special education department to utilize paraprofessionals provided by Nonpublic Agencies. The Direct Ed nonpublic agency is one reliable source for providing said substitutes.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the agreement with Direct Ed to provide substitute coverage with paraprofessionals district wide on an as-needed basis.
Rationale: It is the intent of the Special Education Department to maintain a viable Special Education paraprofessional sub-pool to cover vacancies and provide additional support to students and programs as needed throughout the school year. Over the past few years, SGUSD has had an increasingly difficult time maintaining a consistent pool of substitute classroom aides, especially those with training in specialized medical procedures and intensive behavioral supports. The Special Education Department along with the Human Resources Department will continue to recruit Special Education paraprofessionals with the intent of maintaining a viable pool of substitutes that will be used as the primary source of replacement personnel for classroom aide coverage. However, due to the limited number of substitute paraprofessionals that are part of our current sub pool, there is a need for the special education department to utilize paraprofessionals provided by Nonpublic Agencies. The Direct Ed nonpublic agency is one reliable source for providing said substitutes.

14.b.5. Approve Agreement with Maxim Staffing Solutions for Substitute LVNs for Special Education Students for the School Year 2019-2020 
Summary: There is a need to provide daily nursing services for Special Education students at multiple school sites. These services cannot be provided by health aides. The District needs the services of an outside nursing agency to provide these nursing services in the event the LVNs are absent and need coverage. Maxim Healthcare can provide LVNs, RN, CRNs, and CNAs to provide coverage should the need arise.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the agreement with Maxim Staffing Solutions for a Substitute LVNs for Special Education students on an as-needed basis for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rationale: Two special education students currently have a 1:1 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) aide, as agreed upon by the IEP team. In addition, one special education class in the district has a full time LVN in the class to provide medical care for the students in the class. Throughout the course of the school year, there is a need to provide daily nursing services, which cannot be provided by health aides, to students at multiple school sites. The District needs the services of an outside nursing agency to provide these nursing services in the event the LVNs are absent and need coverage. Maxim Healthcare can provide LVNs, RN, CRNs, and CNAs to provide coverage should the need arise.
14.b.6. Approve Continuation of 1-Year License Agreement with Certica Solutions for Certify Application Edition 
Summary: Data is the foundation of organizational and student success. With Certify, an enterprise data governance program can be more than plans and documentation – it becomes actionable. Certify enables a business process change, empowering both leadership and school sites to take proactive, immediate action and responsibility for the data that they create and utilize.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 1-Year License Agreement with Certica Solutions for Certify Application Edition.
Rationale: Data powers the programs, decisions and initiatives which are fundamental to San Gabriel Unified.
Managing data as a strategic asset is key to funding, compliance, decision-making and student success. Many K-12 organizations are implementing enterprise data quality and data governance initiatives to ensure the integrity, relevance, timeliness and privacy of district data. A cornerstone of K-12 data governance initiatives is Certify, the web-based enterprise data quality application that continually validates databases for business rule integrity, data quality requirements and potential compliance issues. Centralized, automated and designed to validate hundreds of millions of records each day, certify enables organizations to detect data problems quickly and allows data owners to take immediate action in resolving or correcting errors.

14.b.7. Approve Amendment to the Merge Risk Management JPA Agreement for Increase in cost for Transportation Services, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education)
Summary: The District provides transportation to Special Education students as determined by their Individualized Education Plan. Merge Risk Management JPA has provided transportation for special Education students since 2015. This amendment is to renew the contract with its updated costs for transportation. 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Amendment to the Merge Risk Management JPA Agreement to provide transportation for Special Education students per their Individualized Education Plan for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rationale: The District provides transportation to Special Education students as determined by their Individualized Education Plan. The District entered this agreement in 2015, and Merge Risk Management JPA has provided transportation for special Education students living in our district. Some students attend SELPA classes and are transported by Merge Risk Management. This amendment is to renew the contract with its updated costs for transportation. See attached amendment for specific details. 

14.b.8. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 1 (Attached)

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES 

14.c.1. Approve Renewal of Membership with the Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures (CODESP) 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends renewing the membership with the Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures (CODESP).
Rationale: Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures (CODESP) is a joint powers agency consisting of over 140 public school districts. They have a bank of over 14,000 items covering most job classes found in public school districts. Sample interview questions and written and performance examinations are available for most of our job classifications. Customized tests can be updated, or different versions of the same tests can be developed. There is no limit to the number of requests a district may obtain during the life of its membership. CODESP also offers training meetings, newsletters, and a telephone help line to assist the District in employee selection. 

14.c.2. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 1 (Attached)
14.c.3. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No.1 (Attached.)

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
None.
15.a. Recess to closed session at 7:36 PM

15.b RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 8:48 PM.
15.b. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
No action taken. Meeting closed at 8:48 PM.

15.c. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS

• Tuesday, August 20, 2019
• Tuesday, September 10, 2019
• Tuesday, September 24, 2019
• Tuesday, October 8, 2019
• Tuesday, October 22, 2019
• Tuesday, November 19, 2019

June 25, 2019

Board Meeting Bullets
Board Meeting Highlights

• Superintendent Evaluation- No action taken.
• Approval of 2019-2020 Budget. Includes enrollment and staffing for 2019-2020. Note: Full document is too large to download. Abbreviated version attached below. Check Link to full agenda for entire document.
• Mandarin Dual Immersion Adoption
• LCFF Budget Overview for Parents

Be sure to check for continuing updates throughout the summer.

ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda
LCFF Budget Overview for Parents
LCAP 2017-2020
Original Budget- Synopsis
Mandarin Dual Immersion Adoption Quote
Consolidated Application for Federal funds
New Board Policy- Institutional Bias
Classified PSR
Certificated PSR
Essential Training & Travel Report
CIF Reps- GAB

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
June 25, 2019

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM.
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. All members present.

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Requests: None.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:00 PM.
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9)
3.b. Public Employee/Discipline/Dismissal/Release
3.c. Public Employee Appointment
3.d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Summary: Superintendent evaluation. (No announcement; action taken.)
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:02
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Announcements: No action taken.

4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mr. Arnold.
4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommended Motion:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the June 25, 2019 Governing Board meeting agenda.
Comments/Changes: None.
Motion Approved.

4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Requests: None.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the 
Comments/Revisions: No minutes to review this evening.

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None.
7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Board President (3 mins)
Pres. Shellhart: Nothing to report.

7.b. REPORT - Superintendent (3 mins)
·      Summer school has started. Options for Youth submitted their budget and-we have questions that we’ve forwarded to LACOE for more information.
·      National Speech & Debate. Felicia Tang placed 4th.
·      Thanked Mr. Arnold and staff for work on the budget and LCAP.
7.c. Mandarin Immersion Chinese Language Arts Curriculum Adoption 
Presented by Asst. Superintendent Jim Symonds (Presentation attached.)
Mr. Symonds: We are at 24 students and have closed additional enrollment. Curriculum is available for review. The 90-10 model and traditional Chinese curriculum will be used. The “Better Chinese” program has received national accolades and is presented as the committee’s recommendation. President Shellhart and Mr. Ammon are members of the committee.
Comments:
Mr. Ammon- a bit of a bumpy road to get here, but you jumped right in. Thank you for your efficiency, Mr. Symonds. The materials were ordered and already available.
Mr. Symonds- we wanted to get the materials in Ingrid’s hands as soon as possible.
Pres. Shellhart- parents showed some apprehension, but with talking points, all has moved smoothly.
Joyce Yeh- it looks interesting and colorful. Suggested workbooks for printing characters in correct proportions. (When asked about Traditional v. Simplified) If you know traditional, you can easily pick up Simplified, but not the other way around.
Mr. Symonds- we were able to recapture students because we now have the Mandarin program here.

8. BUSINESS SERVICES
8.a. ACTION (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 10/2018-19 Inter-Fund Cash Transfer 
Summary: To adopt a cash borrowing resolution allowing the District to borrow cash between funds or from the County Treasury for operating needs in a cash shortage situation.  (Attached)
Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 10/2018-19 to authorize Inter-fund cash transfers for the 2019-2020 school year and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents. 
Rationale: During the normal course of business operation, there are certain routine inter-fund accounting activities that need to take place which necessitate the need for a cash transfer. It is recommended that the Governing Board delegate the authority to process the routine inter-fund cash transfer needed, in order to maintain adequate cash and fiscal solvency. The amount of any single inter-fund transfer shall not exceed $2,000,000.00. 
Discussion:
Mrs. Haas- what is this for? Ms. Yeh- it is required by LACOE as an operating measure to make sure none of our operating funds will be short. Mrs. Haas- this authorizes, just in case? Ms. Yeh- Yes.
Pres. Shellhart- Are there any caps? Ms. Yeh: $2,000,000.
Action: Approved unanimously.

8.b. ACTION - Approve the San Gabriel Unified School District's 2019-2020 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the San Gabriel Unified School District's 2019-2020, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum.
Rationale: Pursuant to Ed Code 52060 on or before July 1, 2019, The Governing Board of each school district shall adopt a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) using the template adopted by the State Board of Education. The LCAP is effective for three years with annual updates and must align to the eight specified state priorities and metrics. The LCAP must include both district-wide actions/services and actions/services for these targeted student groups: English learners, low income, foster youth, and reclassified fluent English proficient students.
Budget Overview attached.
Comments:
Dr. Pappalardo- you saw the presentation/public hearing at the last meeting. There are no further questions.
Action: Approved unanimously.

8.c. ACTION - Approval of the 2019-2020 Original Budget 
Recommended Motion: The District is required to adopt a budget by July 1 of each fiscal year. The Original 2019-2020 Budget is balanced with appropriate reserve amounts and based on the attached budget assumptions. Therefore, it is recommended that the Governing Board adopt this 2019-2020 Original Budget, approve all interfund transfers of cash as budgeted in each fund for 2019-2020 and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Rationale: The District is required to adopt a budget by July 1 of each fiscal year. The Original 2019-2020 Budget is balanced with appropriate reserve amounts and based on the attached budget assumptions. Therefore, it is recommended that the Governing Board adopt this 2019-2020 Original Budget, approve all interfund transfers of cash as budgeted in each fund for 2019-2020 and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
9.a. ACTION - Approve Curriculum for Mandarin Dual Immersion Program at Wilson Elementary School (Quote Attached)
Summary: The Mandarin Immersion Committee approved Better Chinese following a review of the materials by Ivonne Contreras, Principal at Wilson Elementary and Jim Symonds, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Consultation with other local school districts on the effectiveness of Better Chinese in their Mandarin Immersion Programs was a chief consideration. After researching the materials and conducting a thorough review, the Mandarin Immersion Committee recommended Better Chinese as the curriculum for the Mandarin Immersion Program at Wilson Elementary.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Better Chinese Curriculum for the Mandarin Immersion Program at Wilson Elementary School
Rationale: The San Gabriel Unified School District approved a Mandarin Dual Immersion Program for Wilson Elementary School starting in the Fall of 2019-2020. The program will utilize the 90/10 instructional model. The students in Kindergarten will receive 90% of their instruction in Mandarin and 10% in English. A curriculum is required to deliver the Mandarin Language Arts portion of the instructional day.
A Mandarin Immersion Committee was established in the Spring of 2019 consisting of Wilson parents, District and Site Administration, School Board Members, and community members. The charge of the committee was to determine the program model, approve curriculum, and decide if instruction would be delivered using traditional or simplified characters. The committee decided to use traditional characters based on the rationale that students would be able to read simplified characters after learning to read traditional characters. The committee visited other school Districts, including South Pasadena, who currently delivers instruction using traditional characters. South Pasadena Unified School District has experienced success implementing the Better Chinese curriculum and recommended the curriculum as a means of delivering the California State Content Standards in Mandarin.
After investigating the program, it was determined that Better Chinese has been working with schools teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language since 1997 and understands the importance of engaging students with context-rich materials, facilitating teachers’ lesson planning process, and getting parents’ involvement to extend learning beyond the classroom. 
Nine U.S. states have conducted formal reviews for Chinese language materials that must align and correlate to the Common Core State Standards. Better Chinese's curricular materials have been adopted and approved by all nine states: Georgia, Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia. 
The Mandarin Immersion Committee made the decision to adopt Better Chinese as the Mandarin Language Arts curriculum.
The materials were reviewed based on the following criteria:

1. The materials have a user-friendly format for both teachers and students.
2. The materials were available in traditional Chinese characters.
3. The materials provided a rich selection of Chinese literature, stories and selections.
4. The materials would facilitate the delivery of the CCSS in Mandarin.
5. Differentiated support for leveled learning is provided and is appropriate for students with special needs.
6. The program must offer ancillary materials including e-text, technology supplements, differentiated practice materials, and assessments.
7. The materials must include a staff development component.

Comments:
Mrs. Alvarado- the materials are in the back. It’s very exciting.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9.b. ACTION – Approve the Consultant Agreement Between San Gabriel USD and Joe Dombrowski for School Year 2019-2020
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement with Joe Dombrowski for the 2019-2020 school year. Not to exceed $9,500.
Rationale: Joe Dombrowski will offer Professional Development on November 1, 2019, in the role of Keynote speaker and facilitator of the breakout session, Study Hall with Mr. D! Inspiring the world to laugh, have fun and live life to the fullest. Mr. D will provide an engaging keynote that inspires teachers to make school a place where people want to be versus where they must be. Both his keynote and breakout session align with San Gabriel’s vision for Portrait of a Graduate, specifically two of its key ideals: communicators and mindful learner.
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9.c. ACTION - Approve Consolidated Application, Spring Data Collection 2019-2020 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the submission of the 2019-2020 Consolidated Application (Con App) for funding.
Rationale: The Consolidated Application must be submitted to the California Department of Education (CDE) for the district to receive funds for federal categorical programs. The information submitted indicates that the San Gabriel Unified School District requests participation in federal programs including:
Title I, Part A (Basic Grant): Low Income/Low achieving students
Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting
Title III, Part A: Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Students (LEP)
Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants
State programs, including Economic Impact Aid, previously part of the Consolidated Application, have been integrated into the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Federal Guidelines also allow non-profit private schools to participate with the public-school district in federal programs.

By approving this request, the District will continue to receive Federal Funds to support the district's core program.  
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9.d. ACTION - Approve West San Gabriel Valley SELPA and San Gabriel Unified School District’s Master Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Services, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) 
Summary: Education Code Section 56300-56381 allow school districts to enter into contracts with nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies for the purpose of providing special education, related services, or residential services to individuals with exceptional needs. The West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developed an agreement for districts to use when contracting for nonpublic school and/or agency services. Goals and objectives are included in each student’s Individualized Education Plan and the specialized services provided by a non-public school/agency Placement cannot be provided by district special education staff.  Whenever a school district provides such special education services, it is necessary to enter into a contract with the designated agency.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Master Agreement of Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for the 2019-2020 School Year. 
Rationale: Education Code Section 56300-56381 allow school districts to enter into contracts with nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies for the purpose of providing special education, related services, or residential services to individuals with exceptional needs. The West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developed an agreement for districts to use when contracting for nonpublic school and/or agency services. Goals and objectives are included in each student’s Individualized Education Plan and the specialized services provided by a non-public school/agency Placement cannot be provided by district special education staff. Whenever a school district provides such special education services, it is necessary to enter into a contract with the designated agency.
The following is a list but not limited to the following providers of nonpublic schools and agencies for the 2019-2020 school year: The Academy for the Advancement of Children with Autism; The Almansor Center; Applied Behavior Consultants; Augmentative Communication Therapies; Beach Cities; Canyon View School; Cinnamon Hills; Center for Autism & Related Disorders; Center for Developing Kids, Inc; Communication Connection; Devereux School; Dynamic Therapy; Dynamic Therapy Solutions; DC Physical Therapy; Elliott Institute; Excelsior Youth Centers; Five Acres School; Frostig School; Foundation for the Junior Blind; Helping Hands Physical Therapy; The Help Group; The Heritage Center; Hillside School and Learning Center; Hillsides Education Center; Innovative Behavior Therapies; Joan Macy School; Leeway School; Leroy Haynes School; Pasadena Child Development Associates; Professional Tutors; Rosemary Johnson and Associates; Speech and Language Development Center; Speech and Language Therapy Services; SEEK Education, Inc.; The Sycamores; Sorenson’s Ranch; Tobinworld; Total Education Solutions; Villa Esperanza Services; Village Glen; Vista Ridge School; Westmoreland Academy.
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9.e. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Susanne Smith Roley for an Occupational Therapy Independent Educational Evaluation for a Special Education Student, School Year 2018-2019 
Summary: A Special Education parent disagrees with the District's occupational therapy evaluation and has requested an Independent Education Evaluation for their student. Per the West San Gabriel Valley SELPA's Independent Educational Evaluation Policy, the District is obligated to contract with a specialist who can fulfill this request and provide an impartial evaluation.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Dr. Susanne Smith Roley in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 for the District to stay in compliance.
Rationale: The San Gabriel Unified School District needs to provide an independent educational evaluation 
in the area of Occupational Therapy for a third-grade student. The parent disagrees with the District’s occupational therapy evaluation. In accordance with the West San Gabriel Valley SELPA’s Independent Educational Evaluation Policy, the parent may seek an Independent Educational Evaluation when they disagree with an evaluation completed by the District. The District is obligated to contract with a specialist who can provide an impartial evaluation.
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9.f. ACTION - Approve *RATIFICATION of Agreement with RO Health Inc. for Substitute LVN's District-Wide for School Year 2018-2019 
Recommended Action: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the contract with RO Health Inc. to provide medical personnel to the District on an as needed basis for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year.
Rationale: Two special education students currently have a 1:1 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) aide, as agreed upon by the IEP team. In addition, one special education class in the district has a full time LVN in the class to provide medical care for the students in the class. Throughout the course of the school year, there is a need to provide daily nursing services, which cannot be provided by health aides, to students at multiple school sites. The District needs the services of an outside nursing agency to provide these nursing services in the event the LVNs are absent and need coverage. RO Health Inc. can provide LVNs, RN, CRNs, and CNAs to provide coverage should the need arise. On August 21, 2018, the Board approved the contract with RO Health to provide these services. The District needs to contract with RO Health for additional hours to cover the nursing needs for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. 
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

9.g. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Paradigm Healthcare Services for LEA Medi-Cal Reimbursement Services – July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, Special Education 
Recommended Action: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the consultant agreement with Paradigm Healthcare Services for July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022 for LEA Billing Services.
Rationale: In 2004, the District entered into a contract with Paradigm HealthCare Services for LEA Medi-Cal direct billing and reimbursement services. Paradigm works directly with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to submit reimbursement requests for school districts. Following regulations developed by DHCS, districts are eligible for reimbursement for providing health and mental health services and evaluations offered in the school setting to Medi-Cal enrolled students. Services provided by psychologists, speech and language pathologists, school nurses, and occupational therapists to students who have direct services as indicated on their IEP are eligible for reimbursement. The services provided are submitted for the time the therapist spent with eligible students through Paradigm Healthcare Services who then uses proprietary algorithms and know-how to determine Medi-Cal eligibility, and then submits our data with DHCS for reimbursement through the Medi-Cal Program. Payment for these eligible services is then directly received by DHCS. In addition, Paradigm provides the district’s coordinator and health care provider staff with ongoing training to implement and maintain an optimized, audit-ready program. The LEA Medi-Cal reimbursement program requires the constant monitoring of local, state, and federal agencies and their policies. LEA is administratively involved with rules that have gone through significant changes in the past three years. As a result, we need a vendor who will assume responsibility for the program; ensuring every dollar is maximized and every administrator is relived of the administrative burden of this program.
Comments: None.
Action: Approved unanimously.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES
None.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
11.a. ACTION - Approve California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy Recommendation 0415 (NEW) (Attachment)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy 0415, new.
Rationale: Review amended policies as per California School Board's Association (CSBA) suggested revisions as per new mandates, laws, or regulations.
Comments:
Dr. Scott- a lot of good work here.
Action: Approved unanimously.

12. GOVERNING BOARD
None.

13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE:
Mrs. Alvarado: Go Screaming Eagles.
Mr. Ammon: A very nice summer.
Mrs. Haas: The kids had a great time at the Speech & Debate Tournament.
Dr. Scott: It was a very nice week.

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.)
Comments: None.
Action: Consent Agenda below approved without changes:
14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a.1. Approve Consultant Agreement with Kristin Fyfe for Specialized Food Service Support, 2019-2020 Fiscal Year 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement with Kristin Fyfe for specialized food service support in an amount not to exceed $39,600 for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Rationale: By obtaining the specialized consulting services provided by Ms. Fyfe, the Food Service Department would meet regulations and establish a connection between students and staff through dialogue to promote wellness in our nutrition programs. The consultant would work closely with all school sites in its Nutrition Advisory Council and actively participate in the District’s Wellness Council to educate the importance of wellness and help staff and students to reach their goals.
The consultant will provide services in the following areas:

1. Work with all eight school sites to establish a Nutrition Advisory Council.
2. Work with each Nutrition Advisory Council to assess student meal preferences.
3. Conduct taste testing at each school site to determine new items that can be added to the menu.
4. Work with each Nutrition Advisory Council to market new items that are added to the menu. Forms of marketing will include creating posters, announcement in the school newsletter, etc.
5. Present to parent groups, as needed, to promote the health benefits of school meals (not to exceed one presentation per school site).
6. Actively participate in the District’s Wellness Council by preparing presentations, conducting assessments of the progress of the Wellness Council and preparing the annual assessment report.
7. Conduct professional development training at all eight school sites for food service staff and school site staff on Smart Snacks, Wellness Policy, and Nutrition.

14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve *RATIFICATION of Agreement with Alexa Garcia For WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator, School Year 2018-2019 (Special Education – WorkAbility I Grant).
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this agreement with Ms. Alexa Garcia in the amount not to exceed $2,300.00 for assisting the special education department as the Coordinator and Job Coach of the program to support post-secondary transitions through the WorkAbility I grant.

14.b.2. Approve *RATIFICATION of Agreement with Dave Williams For WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator, School Year 2018-2019 (Special Education – WorkAbility I Grant) 
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this agreement with Mr. Dave Williams in the amount of $1,000.00 for assisting and implementing the special education department in job coaching and job development in the area of post-secondary transition through the Workability I Grant.

14.b.3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 17 (Attached)

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES 
14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 17 (Attached)

14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No.17 (Attached.)

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
14.d.1. Approve Designation of 2019-2020 CIF Representatives to League (Attached)

*NOTE: Governing Board went to Closed Session at 7:25 PM.*
Board returned at 8:08 PM. No action taken. 

15. ADJOURNMENT at 8:08 PM.

15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS
July 16, 2019

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday July 16, 2019
• Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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

Keep wearing those shirts!!
Show we are unified!

June 18, 2019

Board Meeting Bullets
Board Meeting Highlights
Evaluations: Superintendent
New Positions:
Director of Induction & Special Projects, Gail Calhoun
Coordinator of VAPA: Samantha Theisen
Asst. Principal, McKinley: Alex Herreria
Resignations: Include Shannon James, Director of Assessment & PD
Presentations: LCAP and Budget Presentations
Board Policy Changes: Marginalized Learners and English Language Learners
Be sure to check for continuing updates throughout the summer.

ATTACHMENTS
LCAP Presentation
Draft LCAP
LCAP Addendum
Adopted Budget Presentation
Studies Weekly Quote
Director Induction & Special Projects Job Description
VAPA Coordinator Job Description
Board Policy Checklist
New Board Policy
Board Policy: Marginalized Learners
Revised Board Policy: English Learners
UCLA Center X Contract
Year End Appropriation Transfer
Essential Training Report
iReady Renewal Quote
Certificated Personnel Report
Management Schedule
Classified Personnel Report
Board Conference Report


SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
June 18, 2019

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
June 18, 2019
1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m.   

1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. Members present: President Cheryl Shellhart, Vice President Dr. Gary Scott, Clerk Rochelle Kate Haas, Member Andrew Ammon, Member Cristina Alvarado,
2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD -

2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD -  
No requests to address the governing board.

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9)
3.b. Public Employee/Discipline/Dismissal/Release
3.c. Public Employee Appointment
3.d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Summary: Superintendent

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:03 p.m.
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Announcements: No action taken in closed session.

4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  - Will Wong
4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommended Motion:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the June 18, 2019 Governing Board meeting agenda.
Comments/Changes: None
President Cheryl Shellhart - Motion Passed.  5-0

14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 16 (Attached.)
Highlights:  (Item moved to beginning of agenda)
·Gail Calhoun: Director of Induction and Special Projects
·Samantha Theisen: Program Administrator, District Visual And Performing Arts
·Alex Herreria: Asst. Principal, McKinley
·Resignations: Shannon James, Jo Laurista, and Anthony Humbert
·Management Schedule (Attached)
Comments:   Alex Herreria -  20 years of service to SG, Thankful for the opportunity to be McKinley Assistant Principal.  Looks forward to new chapter in his career.

President Cheryl Shellhart -  Action: Motion Passed. 5-0
4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Requests: Dena Dragoo, President San Gabriel Teachers Association - Congratulations to Alex Herreria for his new assignment as Vice Principal at McKinley Elementary.
Would like to have more stakeholder involvement (teachers, students, parents) on the next LCAPprocess. Thanked the board for approval of UCLA NGSS Professional Development for teachers.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2019 Governing Board Meeting
Recommended Action: The Superintendent recommends approval of the May 7, 2019 Governing Board meeting minutes.
Comments/Revisions: None
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Motion Passed. 5-0

5.b. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the May 28, 2019 Governing Board Meeting
Recommended Action: The Superintendent recommends approval of the May 28, 2019 Governing Board meeting minutes.
Comments/Revisions: None
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Motion Passed. 5-0

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.a. PUBLIC HEARING - Notice of Public Hearing, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2017-20, Year 3. (Attached)
Comments:  None
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Opened at 7:11 No Public comments Closed at 7:11

6.b.  PUBLIC HEARING - Notice of Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Original Budget
Rationale: Public school district's in California are required to adopt their budget by June 30 for the following fiscal year. Additionally, a public hearing is required prior to the adoption of the budget. At this time, a public hearing is recommended for the community to offer any input prior to the adoption of the budget.
Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Opened at 7:11 No Public Comments Closed at 7:11

6.c. PUBLIC HEARING- Hearing and public comment on the San Gabriel Teachers Association Initial Reopener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2019-2020 school year
Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Opened at 7:11 No Comments Closed at 7:11

6.d. PUBLIC HEARING- Hearing and public comment on the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Reopener Proposal to the SGTA’s re-opener proposal for the 2019-2020 school year
Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Opened at 7:12 No Public Comments Closed 7:12

6.e. PUBLIC HEARING- Hearing and public comment on the Teamsters Local 911 Initial Reopener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2019-2020 school year
Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Opened at 7:12 No Public Comments  Closed 7:12

6.f. PUBLIC HEARING- Hearing and public comment on the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Reopener Proposal to the Teamsters Local 911 for the 2019-2020 school year

Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Opened at 7:12 No Public Comments  Closed 7:13

7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Board President (3 mins)
President Cheryl Shellhart - It was a pleasure to attend Gabrielino Graduation. Proud and Honored to be at the event.
7.b. REPORT - Superintendent (3 mins)
Currently, the kindergarten for Mandarein Dual Immersion program is at 24 Students
The district has received the “Better Chinese” curriculum.
Summer school is off to a great start.
Met with Sharon Heinrich, Vince  Lopez and members from Rio Hondo. Looked at expanding CTE offerings, theater, computer labs, sound rooms. Rio Hondo is looking for places to hold classes, possibly GAB.
Transitional Kindergarten - 80 students enrolled. We will have 4  TK clases - Roosevelt, Washington, Mckinley and Wilson.

7.c.  PRESENTATION - The DRAFT, San Gabriel Unified School District's 2017-20 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Year 3 (Attached)
Summary: The San Gabriel Unified School District's Vision for its Local Control Accountability Plan is to close the achievement gap and to make sure all students graduate from SGUSD college and/or career ready.
Highlights:
·        LCFF reached 100% of the targeted funding levels in 2018-2019; No more Gap funding.
·        There are currently no One-Time Discretionary Funds projected for the next three years.
·    Enrollment § 2019-2020 – 4,990 § 2020-2021 – 4,950 § 2021-2022 – 4,885
·    The budgeted LCAP expenditure is expected to be fully expended and no carryover is projected for any year
·    See multi-year funding projections on Slide 9
Comments:

Asst. Superintendent of Educational Services Jim Symonds -  In final stages of process Gave credit to Shannon James, Venetia, Lon Sellars, Gail Calhoun, and Dr. Murray for Team Meetings. This is a complex document.
We are ending a 3 year cycle, building a new LCAP for 2021n- 2024
Loves suggestion from SGTA to bring in additional stakeholders.


Questions about the plan:   
President Cheryl Shellhart -  (Clarified confusion of next board meeting date on the 25th)
Vice President Dr. Gary Scott -  Privilege of being involved the 1st year of LCAP.  It had 27 goals… many action plans… it was just too much…   1000’s of hours spent on one page. Kuddos to Joyce and Matt. Thank you, we are seeing the benefits of this plan. We can focus our research on what benefits our students. We are light years ahead of prior years.

7.d. PRESENTATION - 2019-2020 Original Budget (Attached) presented by Matthew Arnold.
Rationale: The 2019-2020 Original Budget submission packet includes overview, assumptions, staffing ratio, fund summary with multiple-year data and SACS forms. Based on the Governor's January Proposal and May Revision, the District is presenting the analyses on the Multi-Year Projection for the fiscal years of 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22.  

Presentation from Mr. Matt Arnold -
Pointed out that all of our funds are 79.6  million.
Building fund is budgeted for Gabrielino special project.
Special Reserve fund is there to use if needed.
Deferred maintenance fund is used as a last resort for unforeseen maintenance.

General Fund:
Revenue projections for the next 3 years hovers around 3%.
LCFF targeted reached 100%, no more gap funding to help increase our revenue.
This year and foreseeable future there will be no more one time discretionary funds.
Enrollment is declining.  Our revenue will be COLA.

Expenditures:
Step and Column - 1.5% increase this year and 2 subsequent years.
Cal PERS and Cal STRS is increasing overall in 2 years combined.
Health and Welfare benefit rate has 4% increase.
2021 -2022  - 5% increase due to joining SICS.

LCFF:
Projected income for targeted students are listed in the presentation.
Do our best to spend all funds, no carryover.

Revenues:
There is a decrease in revenue due to declining enrollment and no more 1 time gap funding.

Expenses:
Decreasing - No more carryover that was budgeted
Have a fiscal stabilization plan in place.

2018 - 2019 General Fund balance 5.5 million   
2019 - 2020  General Fund balance  3.3 million - There is some deficit spending.

Expenditures are increasing. We do have a 2020 -2021 school year plan budget reduction need to do this to maintain a positive ending balance so that we will meet our 3% reserve.

Going forward we plan to review our budget assumptions to capture any savings.


Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -
Vice President Dr. Gary Scott -  Sucks to hear this news. Doom and Gloom. Hope the legislature comes up with additional funding. I imagine other district are coming up with similar projections. Great presentation Mr. Arnold.

 
8. BUSINESS SERVICES
8.a. ACTION - ACTION - Approve Authorization to Award RFP No. 1008 Passenger Vehicle Special Education Pupil Transportation Services (Attached)
Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Governing Board authorizes the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents to award RFP 1008 Passenger Vehicle Special Education Pupil Transportation Services to the following three companies in the priority order of (1) Zum Services (2) Hop Skip Drive and (3) Jorge’s Get Around Transportation.
Rationale: Advertising to request for proposal on the Special Education transportation services occurred within the appropriate time frame.  A total of five (5) proposals were received as follows: Adroit, ALC Schools, Hop Skip Drive, Jorge's Get Around Transportation and Zum Services. The District reviewed Proposals in the areas of price, safety, drivers training program, effectiveness, service, technical support and references.  Based on this criterion and Pursuant to Education Code 39802, the administration recommends not to award contract solely to the company with lowest proposal. Instead, Zum Services, Hop Skip Drive and Jorge’s Get Around Transportation will be given the right of first refusal to serve the routes in that same order.  In other words, Zum Services will be the primary transportation company assigned to all routes. If there are any routes that they cannot cover then those routes will be assigned to the secondary selection transportation company; Hop Skip Drive. If Hop Skip Drive cannot cover these routes then the third selection company; Jorge’s Get Around Transportation will be assigned those routes.
Comments: No Comments
President Cheryl Shellhart -    Action: Motion Passed. 5-0


9.a. ACTION - Approve the San Gabriel Unified School District's 2019-2020 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the San Gabriel Unified School District's 2019-2020, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum.
Rationale: The Superintendent recommends approval of the San Gabriel Unified School District's 2019-2020, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum.
Rationale: A Board approved Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum must be submitted to the California Department of Education on or before July 1, 2019 as a condition to receive Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funds. It is anticipated that LEAs will be required to update and submit their Addendum every three years, consistent with the three-year LCAP cycle.
Comments: No Comments
President Cheryl Shellhart -    Action: Motion Passed. 5-0

9.b. ACTION - Approve 1-year Interim History-Social Science Adoption of CA Studies Weekly for K-5 for 2019-2020 (Quote attached)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the adoption of a 1-year Interim History-Social Science Adoption of CA Studies Weekly for K-5 for 2019-2020. Total: $17,415.26
Rationale: Studies Weekly is a cross-curricular tool that provides a balanced literacy approach in your Language Arts block to hit many of the ELA standards through non-fiction reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and technology use.
Every student has access to our robust online platform, where they delve deeper into history through thousands of primary source images and videos. Students also love our audio reader, highlighting tools and rewards system.
Comments:
Member Andrew Ammon -    Question - Why is this interim?

Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources Ross Perry -
Asst. Superintendent of Educational Services Jim Symonds -   We are in the middle of cycles of adoptions so this is just for this year. It is approved by the CA Board of Ed, 1 year interim piece.  Teachers can use their old curriculum until new adoption as well.
President Cheryl Shellhart - Action: Motion Passed. 5-0

10. HUMAN RESOURCES
10.a. ACTION - Approve New Job Description, Director, Induction and Special Projects and Establish One Position. (Job description attached)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends to approve New Job Description, Program Administrator, District Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program, and Establish One Position.
Rationale: The district has reduced central office administrative positions due to its budget deficit. The Director of Induction and Special Projects position will combine two previous administrative positions allowing one position to oversee the induction program and categorical programs.
Comments:
Member Andrew Ammon -  Need to clarify the title Changed. District is not flying a new position?
Superintendent Dr. John Pappalardo -  Correct. District is reorganizing Ed Services and have expanded a particular position.

President Cheryl Shellhart - Action: Motion Passed 5-0
10.b. ACTION- Approve New Job Description, Program Administrator, District Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program, and Establish One Position (Job description attached)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends to approve New Job Description, Program Administrator, District Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program, and Establish One Position.
Comments:
Superintendent Dr. John Pappalardo -    Looking at MIE Coordinator and Expanding that position to a TK - 12 so we can have a robust program district wide.

President Cheryl Shellhart - Action:  Motion Passed 5-0
10.c. ACTION- Adoption of the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Reopener Proposal to the San Gabriel Teachers Association regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2019-2020 school year
Comments:
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Action: Motion Passed. 5-0

10.d. ACTION: Adoption of the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Reopener Proposal to the Teamsters Local 911 regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2019-2020 school year
Comments: No comments
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Action: Motion Passed. 5-0

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
11.a.  DISCUSSION - Review California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy 0415 Recommendation, Second Reading (See attachments)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends review of the second reading for California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy 0415 recommendation.
Rationale: Review amended policies as per California School Board Association (CSBA) suggested revisions as per new mandates, laws, or regulations.
New policy addresses the district's recognition and response to the unique barriers facing historically underserved and underrepresented student populations.
Comments: No comments
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Action: Motion Passed. 5-0
11.b. ACTION - Approve California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy Revisions Recommendation (Attached)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy revisions.
Rationale: Review amended policies as per California School Board Association (CSBA) suggested revisions as per new mandates, laws, or regulations.
Comments:  No comments
President Cheryl Shellhart -  Action: Motion Passed. 5-0

12. GOVERNING BOARD
13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE:
President Cheryl Shellhart -
Vice President Dr. Gary Scott -  Graduations are a celebration, especially when we think about all of the hours inputted by teachers, students and staff.  GAB graduation was remarkable. Would like to see Del Mar Graduation on Public Access. 100% of Del Mar students reached graduation status and are transferable to college.
Clerk Rochelle Kate Haas -  The graduations were fantastic and a celebration of success.  Pride was felt in the room by all. Speech and Debate team arrived safely in Dallas at the competition. They are having a great time. We will hear about their success in a couple weeks.
Member Andrew Ammon -  So proud of teachers, students.  Del Mar makes us a true believer of the impact that Lon Sellars has on the students lives. GAB awards night was a celebration of the whole district as we heard the background of the students and the adversity that they face every day.
Member Cristina Alvarado -  GAB graduation was beautiful to see the mountains in the background., Del Mar was very touching. Enjoyed hearing a student say thanks to his mom. Other students spoke of the wonderful reception she received when she went to Del Mar.

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 below approved without changes:  Motion Passed. 5-0


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 $50.00 and were specifically made to the GATE Program to help with field trip costs.
14.a.2. Approve Appropriation Transfers at School Year End 2018-2019 (See attachment)
Summary: To authorize the County Office of Education at the close of the books making appropriation transfers on behalf of District in accordance with the applicable Education Code Section 42601.
Recommended Motion: Approve the appropriation transfers at 2018-2019 school year end and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Rationale: Education Code Section 42601 states: “At the close of any school year a school district may, with the approval of the Governing Board, identify and request the County Superintendent of Schools to make the transfers between the designated fund balance or the unassigned fund balance and any expenditure classification or classifications, or balance any expenditure classifications of the budget of the district for that school year as necessary to permit the payment of obligations of the district incurred during that school year.” In order to assure that all District payments are processed on a timely basis, the Governing Board has given authorization each year to the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools to make internal budget transfers. All transactions actually made under this provision are reported back to the District. The attached form authorizes transfers for the 2018-2019 budget.



14.a.3. Approve Agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP (VTD) for Non-Audit Services
Summary: Entering agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. (VTD) to receive consulting services in the business operation in 2019-2020 not to exceed $22,500.
Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP for non-audit services as required by the District and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Rationale: The Business Services office would like to enter an agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP (VTD) in 2019-2020 to obtain consulting services as needed to meet crucial financial reporting and budget development deadlines as well as receive advice on best business practices.
14.a.4 Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for May 2019 - Report No. 12
14.a.5. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 16 (Attached)
14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve the Consultant Agreement Between San Gabriel USD and UCLA Center X for NGSS Professional Development for School Year 2019-2020
Summary: This agreement is effective August 2019 and shall continue in effect until terminated on March 2020 and shall not exceed the sum of $67,620 for Cognitively Guided Instruction professional development.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval the Consultant Agreement with UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rationale: This partnership will support ongoing efforts in San Gabriel Unified School District to improve student achievement by strengthening the knowledge and skills of our classroom teachers. Teachers will receive ongoing professional development in the area of Next Generation Science Standards’ STEM subjects.
Teachers will meet for three grade level meetings with a team of trainers who will provide professional development in the area of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The UCLA Professional Development Center X Science Project includes strategies and processes lessons embedded around different genres.
Partnership Outcomes:
·Develop shared understanding and language of the Next Generation Science Standards through common experiences, dialogue, and reflective practice.
·Increase content knowledge and strategies to deliver high quality science instruction that promote student agency, as aligned to the vision of the Next Generation Science Standards.
· Develop teachers’ understanding of how NGSS supports English Language Development (ELD) and how ELD supports NGSS.
14.b.2. Approve Renewal of 1-Year License Agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction Math and Reading K-8 Site License and Teacher Toolbox (Attached)
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 1-Year License Agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction Math and Reading K-8 Site License and Teacher Toolbox.
Total = $184,168.50
14.b.3. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Carole Watanabe-Lee for Induction Professional Development from June 18th, 2019 through December 20th, 2019 at a rate of $32 an hour, not to exceed $825.
Recommended Motion: The Superintendent recommends the renewal of the Consultant Agreement with Carole Watanabe-Lee for Induction Professional Development from June 18th, 2019 through December 20th, 2019.
Rationale: The San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD) is the Lead Educational Agency (LEA) for the San Gabriel Valley Consortium (SGVC). SGVC provides Induction to six districts and a private school: Clairbourn School, Monrovia Unified School District, Rosemead School District, San Gabriel Unified School District, San Marino Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District, and Temple City Unified School District.
Carole Watanabe-Lee is a retired teacher and was selected to serve by San Gabriel Unified School District as a Support Provider for the San Gabriel Valley Induction Program due to her Adapted Physical Education (APE) credential.
14.b.4. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 16 (Attached)
14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES

14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No.16 (Attached.)
14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
14.d.1 Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 16
15. ADJOURNMENT at 7:47
15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS
· Tuesday, June 25, 2019



NEXT MEETING REMINDERS
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 
• Tuesday July 16, 2019
• Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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

Keep wearing those shirts!!
Show we are unified!

A Message from your SGTA Executive Board:
As we approach the end of the year, we would like you to keep in mind the following:

• Please make an effort to attend a school board meeting during the summer! We are continually working on building a stonger and more positive relationship with our school board members!
• June 18th & 25th, July 16th, August 20th
• (Open Sesison begins at 7:00 p.m.)

• Changes are happening with staff configurations at school sites! Our Elementary TOSA is back to the district office, and we are crossing our fingers that there will be more changes soon!

• The district has posted our updated Collective Bargaining Agreement online. Click below!

• Our SGTA Website has been updated with new pictures from our Classified and Support Staff Appreciation Day and #Wear Red for Ed Day! Click below to take a look!

View our Collective Bargaining AgreementView our updated SGTA Website!
We would also like to extend our thanks and gratitude to our SGTA Team:

• Our site reps spent their own time to attend monthly meetings, and represent our members throughout the year!
• Washington: Amy Feng & Jessica Bialon
• McKinley: Lynn Fisher & Jenna Dizon
• Coolidge: Carol Thompson
• Roosevelt: Lisa Durandette & Christie Esparza
• Wilson: Matt Neuenburg
• Jefferson: Diane Tom, Patti Kim & Iraise Garcia
• Del Mar: Yvette Villasenor
• Gabrielino: Chanda Strom, Daphne Traegar & Kat Ross
• DEC: Anna Navarro

• Our Negotiations team has attended trainings, done fact finding and reviewed the hundreds of comments that were sent in to our SGTA survey! Thank you Chanda Strom, Tony Phong, Alex Edwards, Terri Hopper, JoAnn Slater and Carol Thompson!

• Our Elections Committe ran clean and efficent elections at each site. Thank you Edith Gonzales, Lynn Fisher, and Yvette Villasenor!

• Our Web designer, Maria Cruz, has kept our web page current and looking slick!

• Our Political Action Committe is gearing up for a future school board election. Thank you Secretary Diane Tom!

• In addition, we would like to thank each and every SGTA member who took the time to work on committees, have open discussions with their administrators and who supported our causes by emailing board members and attending school board meetings.

Thank you for your dedtication! Have a great summer!

Dena Dragoo - President
Jennifer Vargas - Vice President
Iraise Garcia - Secretary
Vicky Mireles - Treasurer

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.

We appreciate that you are keeping up to date with Board meeting reports.             
​Thank you, members!

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

Keep wearing those shirts!!
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!
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SGTA Executive Board