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Urgent Request!

2/25/2021

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Attention SGTA Members,

We received a request from H.R to fill out the survey for vaccinations.
​In the near future H.R. will be sending out a link to schedule the appointments if you so choose!

 
Thank you,
SGTA Executive Board
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Don't miss this Amazing News!!

2/25/2021

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Attention SGTA Members,
 
With a 5-0 vote, our school board members approved a motion to move the Reopening of School date from March 8th to April 6th!
 
 
SGTA came in with a strong presence and members addressed the board with their heartfelt pleas to be vaccinated first. We offered solutions to reopening that would help support our most vulnerable families during this pandemic.
 
Thank you to all who addressed the board and attended the zoom. Please take a moment today to send a kind thank you email to our school board members. You can find their emails on the district website. They deserve to hear from us!

Our negotiations team is meeting with administration today to discuss the Reopening of Schools - Memorandum of Understanding. Stay tuned for an update!

Thank you,
SGTA Executive Board
Goooooooo TEAM!!!!
Check out this video! This is how we Organize!  Great Job S.G.T.A !!!!We did it!!!
There is still time to register for the Educators Guide to Finiancial Wellness. (See Below)

​Educators Guide to Financial Wellness


Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:30 - 4:30 PM

SGTA is joining with Alhambra Teachers Association and So Garvey Teachers Association for an Educators Guide to Financial Wellness and Retiremet Event.

The live event is beneficial for all CTA members providing current and helpful information.
Here is just a sample of some of the information covered:
  • How to plan for the retirement of your dreams
  • What to expect from your CalSTRS pension
  • Developing a framework for your financial life
  • How to select a great 403(b) to supplement your pension
  • How much to save in your 403(b)
  • Your Union-endorsed CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


Click below to register!
Educators Guide to Financial Wellness and Retirement
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School Board Meeting Preparation! Final SGTA Survey Results!

2/23/2021

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Attention SGTA Members,

See you at the board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Wear your SGTA Shirt to the Board Meeting and type
"Be Safe and Wait... First Vaccinate." in the name section.
There will be no board bullets sent out after the meeting, so if you want to hear what happens, show up!!

Thank you,
SGTA Executive Board

Attention SGTA Members,

Since the school board agenda was posted on Friday afternoon, our teachers have been in a state of disaray. Some are expereincing extreme anxiety, fearing the possiblity of returning to work without a vaccine. We need to support all SGTA teachers, counselors and speech and learning pathologists. So, in preparation for Tuesday Night's School Board Meeting, please do the following:

1) Stay Infomed. Check out a quick 2 min video about Senate Bill 86

2) Wear your SGTA Shirt to the Board Meeting and type "Be Safe and Wait... First Vaccinate." in the name section.

3) Review the surveys below to gain a better understanding of how your peers are feeling.

4) Address the school board members. Send an email to Zulma Ayala stating you want to address the school board members regarding Item E 1. Whether it be a letter written from you personally, your grade level or your school site collectively, let them know how you feel about Vaccinations First!

5) Attend the board meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Thank you and stay safe,
SGTA Executive Board
*Senate Bill 86*
-Offer in Person Classes by April 15th to most Vulnerable Students-
  • SGTA Survey Responses
  • SLP & Counselor Survey Responses​

February 23, 2021 School Board Meeting Zoom Link

Here is the actual Agenda Item and Rationale:

E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

1. Approve Elementary Phase III School Reopening for In-Person Learning, Preschool-2nd Grade on March 8, 2021
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Recommended Motion
Administration recommends approval to open preschool through 2nd grade Special Education and transitional kindergarten through 2nd grade General Education for in-person learning on March 8, 2021. Based on the Los Angeles County COVID-19 adjusted case rate being at or below 25 cases per 100,000 population per day for at least five consecutive days as described by the California Department of Health guidelines and as published on the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy website weekly on Tuesdays.
Quick Summary / Abstract
State guidelines outlined in the California Safe Schools for All guidance indicate that grades TK-6 can reopen in counties where the adjusted case rate has been below 25 per 100,000 residents for five days. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) announced that Los Angeles County met that threshold on Monday, February 15.

Thoughtful reopening plans for subsequent phases including grades three through five will be addressed after students in preschool through second grades successfully return to in-person learning.
Rationale
State officials recently released information related to California’s Safe Schools for All Plan that includes a framework for reopening in-person instruction. Developed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the framework includes new directives that apply to all public and private schools operating in California. Schools must comply with these new orders. Elementary schools may reopen, if a county is in the Purple Tier, when the adjusted COVID-19 case rate for the county has been at or below 25 cases per 100,000 population per day for at least five consecutive days. Case rates are published every Tuesday and may be viewed on the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy website.
 
Our administrative staff and Reopening Task Force groups have developed very robust and thorough health and safety protocols enabling us to prepare for a safe return to the classroom. The schools also have the equipment and supplies necessary to safely reopen. Representatives from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health conducted a site visit to each elementary school campus. Each school received exemplary feedback regarding preparations and protocols for a safe reopening for in-person learning.
 
The State’s Reopening Framework for Schools also states that K-12 school sites should employ a phased-in model as a part of their reopening plan. Phased reopening plans for in-person instruction may include, but are not limited to:
  •  Shifting from a full distance learning model to hybrid
  • Gradually allowing for specified grades and/or a percentage of each grade to resume in-person learning, beginning with the youngest and most disproportionally impacted students
  • Allowing for a gradual number of students, at a specific capacity, per grade, or school site. If a school with a phased-in model has opened for in-person instruction, and the county changes to the Purple Tier or to a CR>25, the school may continue the phased reopening. 
For middle school and high school students (grades six through twelve) the guidance regarding a return to in-person instruction has not changed. The CDPH framework mandates that schools serving these grades may reopen only if they are located in counties in the Red, Orange or Yellow Tiers.
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Prepared By
James Symonds, Superintendent
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New Information from your SGTA Executive Board!

2/23/2021

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Attention SGTA Members,

This message is to update you on new information that has transpired in the last 2 days. Your Exec Board met with district administration and shared the survey results. Thank you to those who filled one out! We will send out the results soon!

Your site Reps will be meeting with our School Board President and our Superintendent, Jim Symonds on Tuesday, at 3:30 to share survey results, teacher concerns and asking for a slow rollout, starting with our most vulnerable students.

In addition, your Negotiations Team will be meeting on February 24th with district Admin to discuss and finalize our Return to Work Memorandum of Understanding.

We need you to do your part
Please send a short email after work hours inviting parents to the school board meeting on Tuesday. There is a draft email below that has been translated into Spanish and Mandarin. We just wanted to make sure our parents are aware that at the February 23 School Board meeting our School Board members will be discussing the Re-opening of schools.

Thank you and stay safe,

SGTA Executive Board
Click to Find Sample Parent Email
Los Angeles County Teacher Poll: Should LA County Schools Reopen?
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Upcoming Events!

2/23/2021

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Attention SGTA Members,

So much is happening! Please take note of the upcoming events and plan to attend.

Thank you and stay safe,
SGTA Executive Board
  • February 18, 2021, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County Townhall Meeting!   
TK-12 Teachers Regarding Reopening Schools 
Click to Join the Townhall Meeting

  • February 23, 2021 7:00 p.m.
San Gabriel Unified School District School Board Meeting to discuss re-opening of schools.
Go to the SGUSD District Web Page to find the Zoom Link
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  • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:30 - 4:30 PM
SGTA is joining with Alhambra Teachers Association and So Garvey Teachers Association for an Educators Guide to Financial Wellness and Retiremet Event.
The live event is beneficial for all CTA members providing current and helpful information.
Here is just a sample of some of the information covered:
  • How to plan for the retirement of your dreams
  • What to expect from your CalSTRS pension
  • Developing a framework for your financial life
  • How to select a great 403(b) to supplement your pension
  • How much to save in your 403(b)
  • Your Union-endorsed CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Click below to register!
Educators Guide to Financial Wellness and Retirement
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POUND class on Tuesday, March 23 @ 4pm

2/23/2021

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Hi Gabrielino SGTA,

SEF is offering another POUND class on Tuesday, March 23 @ 4pm for SGUSD teachers! Registration for the class is open now. Space is limited and spots will be filled first come, first serve. Detailed information about the class and how to register may be found in the attached flyer. The deadline to register is 3/16.

Best,
Site Reps
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Reopening of Schools TK -2

2/23/2021

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Our phones have been blowing up. Your SGTA teams have been working hard. Thank you for all the survey responses. Here is what we know and what has been happening:  This all weighs heavily on our minds. 

LA County hits threshold to let elementary schools reopenAs COVID-19 cases decline and hospitals improve capacity, Los Angeles County has hit a state milestone for allow...


  • LACOE and LA County Health Dept said it is safe to open schools K -6 Read this: LA County hits threshold to let elementary schools reopen
  • SGTA Exec board met with School Board President Rochelle Hass last week. She is concerned with the mental health of our students. 
  • SGTA Exec Board also met with  SGUSD Administration yesterday. They have always put students/staff health and wellness first, but the recent news is a game changer. 
  • Strong possibility this item will be on our school board agenda for discussion, possible school board action, on Tuesday February 23. (I'm not 100%, just have a strong feeling about this)
  • The school board most likely will want to hear from our parents!! You can privately email your parents after work hours, text your PTA moms, etc., and ask them to reach out to school board members and voice their opinion, either side of the coin.  
  • You can also ask them to attend/speak up at Tuesday's school board meeting. My hope is that the school board members hear from parents from parents from all 8 schools. Not just a small representation. 
  • SGTA Negotiations team is still in discussion regarding our Return to Work Hybrid Memorandum of Understanding. It does not have to be voted on by the general membership, but does have to be approved by SGTA Exec Board and our Nego Team. This is a work in progress. 
  • Dr. Perez said the district will be contacting parents and asking them if they want to change their original response to the survey that was sent out months ago, but she does not know if this info will be ready to share with the board on Tuesday night. We asked for a new survey to be sent out, there will not be a new survey to parents.
  • Dr. Perez and our HS Prism team is working on a "hybrid video" to be send out to parents, the district does not have a date when it will be ready, honestly it didn't sound like they have even started. 
  • Is it equitable to ask TK-2 teachers to return without vaccinations and not 3-12. No. Can we do anything about this? I don't think so but our Nego team is strongly aware of this issue and hear your concerns. They can ask for prep days for TK-2 teachers. I don't know about a stipend for those who return to work. So please be patient with our Nego team. 
  • Is it equitable for a TK - 2 teacher to have to take an unpaid leave of absence while their 3-12 grade teacher continues to work from home? No. Can we do anything about this? We have asked Ross for an alternate work assignment but he really has no concrete answer for this situation. He is working on it. Our Nego team is aware of this issue as well. I am sorry these heavy decisions have been placed upon our TK-2 teachers. 
  • Will this roll out to happen for grades 3-6 soon? Quite Possibly. They are calling it a "Staggared Reopeing."  
  • Our district is partnered with City of Hope to offer vaccines. Hoping to prioritize TK -2 teachers/staff. No date when this will start. 
  • The County is hoping to roll out vaccines for essential workers beginning March 1st
  • The district has purchased air purifiers for all classrooms. Will show proof of maintenance, 
  • District is working on sinage for entrance/exits, and isolation tents for those students who return and are sick and need to be quaranteend.
  • District has purchased 1 portable teacher barrier for your classroom. and will supply PPE for classes.
  • SBAC is still a go, Hybrid or not, unless we get a waiver from the State Board of Ed. 
  • Ross Perry will be taking a leave soon. His replacement will be Brian Murray and Corey James from Azusa. If you have any concerns regarding leave of absences, I strongly suggest ALL TEACHERS reach out to him now before he goes on leave. 
  • Brian Murray will be reaching out to SPED about Hybrid Model, sanitizing your work stations in between services, continued work from home, SPED CoHorts. etc... 
  • Summer school will be offered at all sites. Stay tuned for more info.
  • If you contact our school board or speak at the board meeting remember to offer solutions and suggestions that best meet the needs of our students. This topic needs to be framed surrounding students and instruction.
Hope to see all SGTA on the school board zoom next tuesday night. The TK-2 teachers need everyone's support!!!!  

Dena Dragoo
President, SGTA
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Board Meeting Bullets- February 9, 2021

2/10/2021

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Please Fill out the LCAP Survey!
Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Complete Attachments

MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD 
February 9, 2021
           (comments/discussions  are abridged versions)
 
1. OPENING PROCEDURE
A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 p.m.
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 5 Members Present, Quorum Established

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding Closed Session items may do so at this time. All proceedings are reported to the public in open session where action is taken or staff is given direction.  No requests to address the Governing Board. 

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
If the Governing Board is not able to complete the Closed Session agenda, it will reconvene the meeting to open session and recess the meeting to a second Closed Session after all Open Session business has been concluded. 

A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/COMPLAINTS (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S) (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
 
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:00 p.m.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION No action taken 
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Dr. Joan Perez
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
                     Discussion: None  No  additions or corrections.  Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
D. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
Public Comments:  No requests.
 
5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2021
 Discussion: None  No  additions or corrections.  Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
B. Approve the Special Governing Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2021
 Discussion: None  No  additions or corrections.  Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
 Discussion: No public hearing
 
 
7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. REPORTS - Student Board Members
Del Mar High School, Yarelly Morales  - Del Mar - Off to a great start. Preparing for History day. Met with Mr. Black Fox from the Cherokee Nation. 
Coolidge - School Material Pick up was held
Roosevelt - School Material Pick up was held. Students received a Valentine Gram.  The Speech and Debate have a tournament in February. 
Washington - PBIS Family Information Night. Good Turnout with family and staff
 Lunch with the Principal, Material Distribution soon. 

Gabrielino High School, Hennassie Ramirez- 
GAB- Athletic directors looking into sports team; pre-registration night for 2021-2022 school year,  will discuss classes being offered for the next school year; improving communication at GAB with students-families-staff, Feb. 3 GAB hosted Good morning GAB meeting students shared their thought, student-teacher committee created (1st meeting Feb. 11), preparing for graduation and creating a committee to make the end of the year memorable; ASB is hosting kindness week and Valentine events     

 Jefferson- District wide meeting in Jan, DLI excited to enter YEarbook team working to make sure to include all students, last friday first report cards, CA healthy kid survey this Thursday, Paw students recognition      

Mckinley-  recognized 12 students during caught being good drawing for being responsible, 4th material distribution, partnership with Parker Anderson after school session after school, Celebrating lunar Year with a Dragon dance Virtual assembly
 
Wilson: Trimester 2 window I- ready diagnostic test has begun; teachers are administering one to one tests this week.  Ms. Contreras  is hosting many reward assemblies and rewards for students who finished assessments. Students continue to be recognized for their academic success during virtual spirit assemblies. MDL teachers committee met.
 
 
B. REPORT - Governing Board President  Rochelle Haas -  2020 seems like it's the year that keeps on giving. Challenging time. Like to thank the staff, teachers for pressing on and making a great environment for our students to learn. Parents- I encourage you to take the LCAP survey that has gone out. Your input is very important in developing our LCAP. And parents please take some time for self care, teachers too. 
 
 
C. REPORT - Superintendent Jim Symonds -   Good Evening, 
Newsom getting close to a deal. Waiting for the public health department on opening public schools.  Preserve student and staff safety.  State announced updated case rate: 31.7, still in the purple tier.
 
Working with community partnership to get staff vaccinated when we get to the tier.
We are strengthening our small group cohort in our district. We have a small cohort at Gabrielino, and developing small group cohorts at sites for students who suffer from absenteeism and connectivity.      I’ve seen a heroic effort from teachers, principals and staff. Never knew what zoom is, and now I practically live on Zoom, we’re so lucky to have people working with our students everyday.  As we wait for guidance from the state and the department of health, we’ll see what happens and take it day by day.  We’ll get our plans ready and work with our bargaining units. We’ll make sure   our teachers are safe and we’re vaccinated.    
 
D. PRESENTATION - The Portrait of a Graduate: SGUSD's North Star  By 
 
Dr. Perez- Thank you to all the board. EAC team. Co-presentation with EAC team members. PoG revealing our goals. Providing voice choice and agency for our students. PoG visual created. The Purpose of the Portrait is to ensure this north star lights the pathway so that ALL students thrive during their SGUSD journey and are prepared to thrive in their futures. 
Throughout these past few years, and in particular in 2019, we asked key questions to help us develop our Portrait of a Grad vision. These questions helped to guide in its development and will continue to help us develop the future of learning in our district.

Heather- It will help us move forward, uniting us all in developing a shared vision. A vision that is locally developed, but globally positioned, and one that will help guide us towards deeper learning. There were many steps in the process in designing our Portrait of a Graduate. From collaborative researching to designing multiple prototypes, we went through months and months of iterations in our decision-making process.
 
Chris  Guyer, Principal- We all spent time working together to share our ideas for 21st Century Learning. 
Student - The POG Can be found on our district website. Students designed the initial graphic. 
Gail Calhoun.  The POG helps us guide the LCAP. It serves as the North Star to give us direction on our decision making. 
 
Dr. Perez - As we embark on the next 3 years of creating a new LCAP, the POG will help guide us in our decision making. We are encouraging our community to join us and to help us draft our new vision and mission statement.  We will ask how we will develop PD as we move forward and develop these competencies. 
 
Wolpert - Where is this north star taking us? Posters, advertisements, flyers and brochures that have our POG are in the works. Competencies are listed on the district website as well as our enrollment video that show our POG in action. 
 
 
Iraise Garcia- The PoG will be helping us, as a District, to continue to explore ways that will deepen or reimagine 21st Century instruction and the implementation of the PoG competencies for all students in all classrooms. 
We will be creating working groups that examine strategies for implementation of the PoG competencies in all levels of our educational system.  These groups will help in reimagining Designing, in  Facilitating, and Reflecting on learning. And this summer, these groups will begin to develop a PoG Toolkit to help all teachers, TK-12, to envision what PoG-influenced teaching and learning might look like.
It will be helping us to begin to think differently about assessments of the competencies, about Who assesses, What is assessed, and How we Assess PoG infused learning and skill development. We want to start rethinking and reimaging assessments to reflect a process of deeper learning, and we’ll be working with our EAC to plan how we want our students to provide evidence of the competencies at every level.
 
Heather- It will be helping to guide more intentional professional development that focuses on competency building and deepening what we already have in place for 21st Century Learning. We will be building working closely with all teachers at all levels to develop a Professional Development plan that reflects personalization, choice, deeper learning experiences, and transference of strategies. 
 
 
Dr. Perez-  We will always continue to reflect on our data and this will continually be a cycle of improvement. We will build ourselves into a 21st Century district. The final step I want to mention today is Step 6. Our work is, frankly, never done. The Portrait of a Graduate is a dynamic document, not a static one. While we have decided on our competencies and our graphics, and while we look ahead at how these decisions will influence our vision building, our lesson planning, and our assessments, the fact is that we will always continue to reflect on data. What’s working? What needs to be looked at again? Reflection and revision will be built into our district as we look forward so that we’re constantly improving and working on the assumption that there is always room for growth.
 
March 10th PoG party!! Launch PoG. More information tto come at 7:00pm. We look forward to hearing tons of voices. 
 
Discussion/Comments: 
Haas - I really enjoyed participating in the process last year. It was fun and you all did a great job. It was fun to hear from the students and that is what it is all about. 
Scott - I find myself overwhelmed with joy and respect. This is a project that could have been put aside due to all that is going on.  There are 1000’s of stakeholders who have had input on this.  It has been designed and refined and our students have created. I find myself being very excited about what has been accomplished!  I feel that the inclusion of the assessment piece is very thoughtful. This is a continuous process.  It is dynamic. 
 
 
8. ACTION ITEMS       
 
A. BUSINESS SERVICES     
1. Approve Agreement for Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Services with Joe Dixon
Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the agreement for Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Services with Joe Dixon and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents.   Due to a current employee being on leave, there is a need for a temporary Director to lead and manage the Facilities, Maintenance and Operations department.
 
Financial Impact: Hourly rate of $125, plus mileage
Funding Source: 
Discussion:  Question: Alvarado -  Can we have more context about why this, now?
Wong - Current facilities director is on leave. 
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved 

2. Approve the Participant Agreement for a Water Filling Station Pilot Program with the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the participant agreement for a Water Filling Station Pilot Program with the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents.
The Participant Agreement will provide San Gabriel Unified School District with two water filling stations to be installed at Coolidge Elementary and Del Mar High School, which are locations that fall within the jurisdiction of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.   
Financial Impact: $0.00
Total: 
Funding Source: 
Discussion: Shelhart - What is a water filling station?   
Will-fancy way of saying water bottle filler station 
Scott- Filteration? For the community?
Will- Yes, it is filtered. For on campus and those who attend those campuses. Coolidge and Del Mar so far. Hoping for at least one per location and this is free from the water company. 
Scott- is this a new future for water spigots?
Will- Yes, we are going to encourage students to bring their own water bottles. 

Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
3. Approve Agreement for Special Services with School Services for Charter School Petition Renewal Review
Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Agreement for Special Services with School Services for Charter School Petition Renewal Review and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents.
The Agreement for Special Services will assist the District in their review of the Charter School Petition Renewal review.  School Services will review the financial and facilities components of the charter school petition renewal, and their expert services are needed due to changes in the law.
Financial Impact: Not to exceed $20,000
Funding Source: 
Discussion: none
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved


4. Approve Contract Extension No. 1 for Bid No. 03-18/19 with Padilla & Associates for Gabrielino High School Music PE Building 
The Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve Contract Extension No. 1 for Bid No. 03-18/19 with Padilla & Associates for Gabrielino High School Music PE Building and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 
Contract Extension No. 1 represents a net increase of $7,918.82 of the total contract amount with Padilla and Associates.


Total: $87,107.07
Funding Source: G.O. Bond Fund
Increase: $7,918.82
Decrease: $0.00
Other: The original contract amount of this project was $79,188.25.  
Discussion: Scott -  Mr. Wong, is this within our budget?
Wong: I believe so
Scott: How soon do we expect it is available to students?
Wong: Yes
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
5. Approve Consultant Agreement Increase No. 2 for Bid No. 03-18/19 with MTGL for Gabrielino High School Music PE Building
Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement Increase No. 2 for Bid No. 03-18/19 with MTGL for Gabrielino High School Music PE Building and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 
Consultant Agreement Increase No. 2 represents a net increase of $5,000.00 of the total contract amount with MTGL.
Total: $173,650.00
Funding Source: G.O. Bond Fund
Increase: Not to exceed $5,000 (No.2) (No.1 for $15,000 approved 8/20/20)
Other: The original contract amount of this project was $153,650.00
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved 
6. Appoint Two New Members to the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee for a Two-Year Term
Administration recommends that the Governing Board appoint two new members to the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee for a two-year term.
After fulfilling all the membership requirements, Mr. Norton Ong & Mr. William Brock are now eligible for appointment as Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee members
Financial Impact: None
Funding Source: 
Discussion: Dr. Gary Scott - I would like to say thank you for these parents who are willing to serve. 
Shellhart- agree with that thank you. 
Haas- also thank you
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
1. Approve MOU's with Alhambra Unified School District for Five San Gabriel USD Special Education Students Attending Non-SELPA Alhambra Classes During 2020-2021 School Year (Special Education)
Administration recommends the approval of the MOU's with Alhambra Unified School District for five Special Education students attending non-SELPA classes to meet their educational needs for the 2020-2021 school year.
Total:  Not to exceed $118,354.00
Funding Source: Special Education
Increase: N/A
Decrease: N/A
Other: N/A
Discussion: None
2. Approve Second Consultant Agreement with Advanced Medical Personnel Service, Inc. for Speech and Language Services, School Year 2020-2021 (Special Education)
Administration recommends the approval of the second contract with Advanced Medical Personnel Service, Inc. in the amount of $73,780.00 to secure the services for 1 FTE Speech and Language Pathologist to provide mandated services to students. 
Special education students who attend school in San Gabriel Unified School District may require speech and language services per their IEP.  At this time, it is necessary to contract with an outside agency for 1 FTE speech and language pathologist to provide speech testing and/or speech services for students in the district.  It is necessary to contract with an outside agency for 1 FTE speech and language pathologist.
Total: $73,780.00
Funding Source: Special Education General Fund
Increase: $73,780.00
Decrease: N/A
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved

3. Approve Publication of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for School Year 2019-2020
To be in compliance with California Education Code (EC Section 35256) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) laws, the Governing board of each school district shall approve the publication of the public school's School Accountability Report Card (SARC).  The Governing board shall issue a School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for each school in the school district annually, publicize those reports, and notify parents or guardians of pupils that a hard copy will be provided upon request.
Financial Impact:
Total: $0.00
Funding Source: 
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
4. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Insight LA Inc. (ILA)
In order to support the students of San Gabriel Unified, the teachers also need support in their own wellness. San Gabriel Unified School District wishes to provide a healthy and thriving environment both physically and emotionally for our students and staff. Partnering with Insight LA Inc., will help provide training on mindfulness and meditation practices with the goal of incorporating skills to de-stress in everyday situations and bring a deliberate calmness and sense of well-being into every task and interaction with students and colleagues.
Financial Impact:
Total: $0.00
Funding Source: 
Discussion: Zero is our favorite price. All members like the 0 price.  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
5. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with WestEd
In order to gather baseline health, wellness, and safety data for the new 3-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) SGUSD will administer the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) to all enrolled 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students.
Financial Impact:
Total: $73,780.00
Funding Source: Special Education General Fund
Increase: $73,780.00
Decrease: N/A
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
6. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Kristine Mraz, LLC
As San Gabriel Unified begins moving towards Phase III instruction, SGUSD is seeking to provide training specific to the challenges facing the teaching of writing online to TK-5 students. Specific strategies in virtual learning are needed to engage elementary students. This training will help Grades 3-5 teachers by providing evidence-based strategies in teaching writing in a virtual setting.
Total:  $600
Funding Source: Covid 
Increase: N/A
Decrease: N/A
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION 

D. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Approve Student Teaching Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Pacific Oaks College
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Student Teaching Agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Pacific Oaks College.
An agreement with Pacific Oaks College enables student teachers to engage in their practice teaching in the District. The term of this agreement is from February 9, 2021, to  June 30, 2024. The District will provide Master Teachers for their student teachers.
Financial Impact:
Total: 
Funding Source: 
Discussion: Scot- Is this going to be virtual?
Ross- No, we wanted to get in for next school year  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE  Jim Symonds - 
 
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with California Charter Authorizing Professionals (CCAP)
Administration recommends approval of the professional services agreement with California Charter Authorizing Professionals (CCAP). 
The district's charter school, Options for Youth is up for renewal. Based on the requirements of law, the needs of the district, and after consultation with the charter school, CCAP will assist the district to create a process and timeline for the upcoming renewal.
 
Total: Not to exceed $7,000.00
Funding Source: General Funds
Increase: N/A
Decrease: N/A
Other: N/A
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
2. Approve California School Boards Association (CSBA) Policy Revision Recommendation
Administration recommends the Governing Board approve the California School Boards Association (CSBA) policy revision recommendation.
This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to approve the California School Boards Association (CSBA) policy revision recommendation.
 
Financial Impact:
Total: 
Funding Source: none
Discussion: none  
Action Taken:  Unanimously Approved
 
9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Rochelle Haas - Board President

Cheryl Shellhart -  Board Vice President  - Don’t have a lot. I was at a PTSA meeting last week and they announced our very own board representative and their pet won an award and it was something fun for the week.
Cristina Alvarado - was part of the homeless task force and a lot of community members in the little squares. Everyone wants to make sure we have housing security for our kids. We have community members who are having trouble with housing. She was interviewed by NPR regarding vaccinations. 

Nancy Tsai - I do not have an announcement. I just wanted to express my gratitude for participating and making San Gabriel great. Stay safe and stay well. 

Dr. Gary Scott - I want to highlight the work of the VAPA committee of Samantha Theisin.  You should check out their quarterly newsletter, it's a joy to see. Between last fall and January, our district musical and Visual arts students presented 13 virtual shows online.  There was a string quartet, a finale with 80 players, playing full symphony online.  Every student learned every note of every part and they were able to produce the music.  Thank you to our astonishing teaching staff and support from site administration.  It's so easy to say that’s too hard or we don’t know how, but everyday everyone keeps showing and figures out how to make it go. I was in tears watching the Jefferson concert.  
Check out the Arts week, March 22-27.  Video and promotion on website. We’re not just doing interesting things, we’re doing incredible things. 
I was thrilled to be involved in the Parent Info night and proud of staff for their presentation.  Dual immersion night we had 90 families who participated.  Our program is thriving and surviving.  
I wish the superbowl would have consulted the Vapa program for their halftime show, because their program sucked.
 
10. CONSENT AGENDA  Motion to Approve Consent Agenda in Total.
           Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 
 
A. BUSINESS SERVICES
1. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments, Goods, And Services Received For January 2021 - Report No. 8
Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve warrants issued for payments, goods, and services received for January 2021 - Report No. 8.
2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 9 (20-21)
The Administration recommends the Governing Board approve purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 9 (20-21).
3. Approve Essential Conference Report No. 7 (20-21)
Administration recommends  The Governing Board approve the following District employees be authorized to attend the virtual events listed. The representative of the District indicated will attend with no loss of salaries for District personnel, and with actual and necessary expenses paid for all attending as authorized by Education Code Sections 35172, 35173 and 44032, and the District's Board policies. Authorization for an advance of funds to cover actual and necessary expenses is hereby granted. Such Advances shall be repaid or adjusted upon filing of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred.
 B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
1. Approve Essential Training Report No. 10
Administration recommends that the following District employees be authorized to attend the events attached. The representative of the District indicated will attend with no loss of salaries for District personnel, and with actual and necessary expenses paid for all attending as authorized by Education Code Sections 35172, 35173 and 44032, and the District's Board policies. Authorization for an advance of funds to cover actual and necessary expenses is hereby granted. Such Advances shall be repaid or adjusted upon filling of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred.
 
C. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 10
Administration recommends the approval of the Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 10.
2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 10
Administration recommends to approve the Classified Personnel Status Report No. 10
 
D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
1. Approve Ratified Essential Training Report No. 10
Administration recommends that the following District employees be authorized to attend the training attached.
 
11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S)    
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
 
 
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:57 pm


Join us at the next Board Meeting!
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2021
  • Tuesday, March 9, 2021
  • Tuesday, March 23, 2021
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
  • Tuesday, May 11, 2021
  • Tuesday, May 25, 2021
  • Tuesday, June 15, 2021
  • Tuesday, June 29, 2021


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

2/10/2021

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Hi GHS SGTA,

Here is a link to the LCAP Survey.
Super important! We are looking for 100% participation here.

Also, we heard back from IT about teacher computers. They say they will be ready to have distribution in mid March.

Best,
Site Reps
__________________________________________
Teachers - It is extremely important that our voice be heard and we have a tremendous response to this survey.  By filling out this survey, teachers will help inform our Educational Advisory Council how to spend valuable DOLLARS $$$$$$ at their school sites. This is a prime example of having LOCAL CONTROL. So please voice your opinion.  In addition, by filling out this survey, the administration will be aware that teachers' opinions matter!  


In the past, we have seen wonderful responses by filling out surveys (i.e., the electronic stipend) so please speak up!  

Thank you, 

Dena Dragoo
President, SGTA



Certificated and Management Staff Survey Link: SGUSD LCAP Staff Survey 2021         
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SEF POUNDING class on Tuesday 2/2

2/10/2021

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https://tinyurl.com/SEFPound

You're invited to join SEF for a full body workout! Pound with AJ King is taking place on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 for an energizing rockstar workout. Designed for all fitness levels the Pound workout is perfect for letting loose, toning up and rockin' out providing you with a whole lot of fun all from the comfort of your own home! 

Register today for this experience brought especially for you where you will engage with the instructor in this very special drumming class. Registration details are provided on the attached flier below. Space is limited and the class will be filled first come, first serve. 
Deadline to register is 1/28 so don't delay, register today!

Kindest regards, 
Adela 


Additionally, the SEF gifts were placed in your mailbox at school. So sweet! 

Best,
Site Reps
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