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Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Complete Attachments March 23, 2021 NOTICE: MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (notes are abridged version) 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:04 p.m. B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 5 Members Present, Quorum Established 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:04 p.m. A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/COMPLAINTS B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Principal, Gabrielino High School C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S) (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6) Employee Organization(s):San Gabriel Teachers Association, Teamsters Local 911 Agency Designated Representatives:James Symonds, Superintendent, Ross Perry, Assistant Supt, H.R. 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:00 p.m. A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION ActionNo Action taken B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Nancy Tsai, Board Clerk C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Need to make one correction. The Amended Date of reopening is April 19th Agenda Unanimously approved D. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Public Comments: Chanda Strom: Good Evening. I just wanted to have a brief discussion regarding reopening at Gabrielino. I would like there to be a discussion /conversation surrounding GAB reopening. The current administration has been great in trying to solve the problems that we foresee. Thank you to Brian Murray for helping us finish the MOU. I appreciate all your help. I also want to say that the biggest concern at GAB is the HVAC system. Today we had a conversation with Joe from the Facilities Dept. and Will Wong. We went over the updates on the HVAC systems. After our discussions, I want to put people's minds at ease in that we feel confident that the issues will be taken care of before we return to school. I would also like to ask: How are we going to make this plan work so that it works for everybody? Hopefully we can get back onto campus to have a fantastic beginning for the health and wellness of our students. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2021 Recommended Motion : Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the meeting minutes as presented. Quick Summary / Abstract: This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to review and approve the meeting minutes as presented.Prepared By: James Symonds, Superintendent Discussion: None No additions or corrections. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved Motion to approve. Cheryl first and Scott second B. Approve the Special Governing Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2021all in favor. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the meeting minutes as presented. Quick Summary / Abstract : This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to review and approve the meeting minutes as presented. Prepared By: James Symonds, Superintendent Discussion: None No additions or corrections. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) Open at 7:06 and closed at 7:06pm Quick Summary / Abstract: The meeting will briefly recess to open up the public hearing(s). The meeting will resume at the closing of the presented public hearings. A. Options for Youth San Gabriel Quick Summary / Abstract Public hearing before the San Gabriel Unified School District conducted pursuant to Education Code Section 47605(b) to consider the level of support for the charter renewal petition for Options for Youth San Gabriel by teachers employed by the school district, other employees of the school district, and parents. The charter renewal petition was submitted on March 12, 2021. Prepared By: Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORTS - Student Board Members Yarelly Morales: Del Mar - a great time to be a dolphin. Would like to thank the district for providing an on campus teacher. History Day Excellence continues. Gia Gallo and Yarelly Morales, Katherine Kloster, Yvette Villasenor and Kimberly Cheng will advance to the State History Day Competition. Miscommunication in Education: Native Americans in Boarding Schools. Coolidge - A big thank you to all for all their hard work to prepare for our school reopening. Roosevelt - Excited to return to school. Town Hall was a success. ELPAC testing this week. Thank you to Anna Navarro. A big shout out to teachers, staff and Families. Washington Elementary - 5th grade room parents are planning fun activities for our students. Thank you to our students and parents. Thank you to parents and staff for preparing for Phase 3 Return to School. Hennassie Ramirez: GAB- Good evening. The Senior Parent committee met to prepare for activities for Senior class. Athletic competition has come back to GHS. This week girls soccer will have their first game. Two spectators are allowed per team member. The 8th grade webinar was held last night for JMS parents and they reviewed procedures for GAB registering. Wilson-Ms. Contresas and staff are preparing for reopening of school on April 6th. 150 families attended Town Hall Meeting last Wednesday. Final details are being addressed this month for April 6th and April 19th. McKinley- Second trimester awards assembly was held this week (Honor Roll and Principal's Honor Roll). Mck is Preparing for returning to school on April 6. Mck will hold their Town meeting on March 24 at 6pm for parents. JMS- VAPA team is actively participating in Art Week. JMS was recognized as a Distinguished School for 2021. B. REPORT - Governing Board President - President Rochelle Haas - First I would like to congratulate Jefferson Middle School that they are a CA Distinguished school for 2021. Our Bulldogs are awesome! Shout out to families, staff and students. Looks like LA County is trending downward. Looks great to see posts from Gab families to see that we are starting sporting events. Things aren't quite like they were before, I am looking forward to normalcy as we progress. I am sure most of you have seen the letter that was sent from our Superintendent. It should go without saying that attacks on people are never acceptable. I learned early on that the attacks on race should never happen. We should talk to our children at a young age. There isn’t room for hate. We should celebrate diversity. There is no room for hatred or acts of violence based on gender, age, religion. In the end we are all part of the Human Race. and entitled to liberty and life. I wish you all a wonderful Spring Break. C. REPORT - Superintendent - Jim Symonds Thank you President Haas. I also wanted to extend a big congratulations to Jefferson MIddle School. They were 12 out of 80 schools to be selected. Go Bulldogs! Yesterday we kicked off our first ever SEF and ART’S Ceremony with our elementary students, Del Mar students, JMS Band, Visual and Performing Arts with a GAB webinar. How lucky we are to be a part of this district that celebrates the arts! Congratulations to Del Mar Dolphins and to Principal Abdul-Qawi for continuing the History Day tradition. We have our appointments for our second COVID-19 dose on Thursday March 30th. Thank you for making this happen for us. Our TK - 2 students will return on April 6th. I would like to commend our entire community that has helped us prepare. It has been all hands on deck. All have gone above and beyond and it has been a complete team effort. This will help maintain the continuity of learning and our Social Emotional Well Being. It has been exhausting but we will all be so excited to see our students. So proud of everyone! Enjoy your spring break! D. PRESENTATION - Options for Youth, San Gabriel Prepared By Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Jodi Moreno (Principal for Options for Youth) - See Presentation for Complete Information Mission State: Choice for all students Overview of Staff Has submitted a petition to allow Option for Youth and renew contract with SGUSD Program History- 1997 partnership with SGUSD Charter Highlights: GoGuarian for safe environment Provide weekly meals. Provide Catch up credits Overview of Demographic Provided students an opportunity to get back on track 15% are SPED students 9% ELL students (45 % Reclassification) Program Components Academic instruction A-G approved courses Common Core Curriculum Dual Enrollment Opportunities Social and emotional component for the whole student Provide other opportunities Shark Tank and competitions Career Fair Financial Literacy Post Secondary plans Career paths Career Cluster Plans for the coming year Stakeholder Engagement Parent meeting, surveys, DELAC, emails, parent nights Graduation and Outcomes 93% go to post secondary education Senior signing day Graduation Discussion: Cristina Alvarado: Thank you for a comprehensive presentation. Do you know how many of your students are actually from SGUSD? Principal Moreno: I dont have the actual % but I can look at the petition and send it to you. Dr. Gary Scott: I appreciated the level of detail in your presentation. It makes me feel more secure about the collaboration we have with our students. Principal Moreno- Thank you for your help and strong relationships. Jim Symonds- Thank you for hosting us yesterday. Cheryl Shellhart: What does CBEDS stand for? Principal Moreno: It is a date for enrollment in October. Its attendance date is “captured” to count the number of students moving forward. Similar to Census Day Joan Perez: It's your Census Day 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. (ROLLCALL) Adopt Resolution No. 9/2020-21 Provide Childcare Services to District Staff for Public Purpose Recommended Motion: The Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 9/2020-21 in order to allow for the District to use District funds to provide childcare for school aged children of District staff. Quick Summary / Abstract: The Resolution allows the District to use District funds to provide childcare for school aged children for school aged children of District staff. Rationale: In order to provide a continuity of services once in person instruction begins there is a need to provide childcare for school aged children of District staff during this continued COVID-19 pandemic. This resolution establishes a legitimate public purpose. Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Financial Impact Other: To Be Determined Discussion: Christine Alvardao- I think it's wonderful. Dr. Gary Scott- It is important for our teachers. Action Taken: Dr. Scott moves approval and Christina Alvarado seconds. Unanimously Approved 2. Accept the 2019-2020 Annual Audit Report Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board accept the 2019-2020 annual audit report. Quick Summary / Abstract: Pursuant to Education Code Section 41020.3, The Governing Board is required to review and take formal action to accept the annual audit report presented by the independent audit firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). Rationale: Public schools in California are required by Education Code 41020.3 to contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide a financial audit at least once per fiscal year. Senate Bill (SB) 820 and EC 41020.9 extended the previous filing date from December 15, 2020 to March 31, 2021. The District has contracted with the accounting firm of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to complete the 2019-2020 annual audit. The 2019-2020 audit was submitted on time and is now available for review by the Governing Board. Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Financial Impact Total: N/A Funding Source: Contracted Services Christina Avarado question: Significant deficiencies identified. Will wong can you clarify? Will Wong: There is one finding. It is the bond audit. Overall fund 2019-20 no findings. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 3. Accept the Audit Report for Measures ‘S’ and ‘A’ General Obligation Bond Building Fund for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020 Recommended Motion Administration recommends that the Governing Board accept the audit report for Measures “S” and “A” General Obligation Bond Building Fund for the Fiscal Year that Ended June 30, 2020, and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Quick Summary / Abstract The District is obligated to contract with an auditor for an annual performance and financial audit of the general obligation bond funds and programs. The audit report for Measures “S” and “A” General Obligation Bond Building Fund is for the Fiscal Year that Ended June 30, 2020. Rationale As the Board is aware, the community passed a Proposition 39 General Obligation Bond for facilities in February 2008. As part of the requirements of Proposition 39, an annual performance and financial audit is required. The District used CliftonLarsonAllen LLP as bond auditor. The OSC has reviewed the audit and recommends the Administration approve the audit report for Measures "S" and "A" General Obligation Bond Building Fund for the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, 2020. Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Financial Impact: Total: $0.00 Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved Cheryl Shellhart: Congratulations Will for going through these audits especially during these times. It is a lot of work. Congratulations. 4. Approve Delegation of Authority to District Superintendent or Designee to Enter Into a Contract for Daycare Services Substantially Similar to the Draft Contract with Asian Youth Center Recommended Motion Administration recommends the Governing Board approve delegation of authority to district Superintendent or designee to enter into a contract for daycare services substantially similar to the draft contract with Asian Youth Center and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Quick Summary / Abstract The draft contract with Asian Youth Center would provide childcare services to school aged children of District staff. Rationale At the time of board publishing the details of the contract with Asian Youth Center have not been finalized. Approval of this board item would delegate authority to the District Superintendent or designee to finalize contract arrangements with Asian Youth Center in a manner that is substantially similar to the draft contract.Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Financial Impact: Other: To Be Determined Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 5. Approve Revised Joint Use Agreement with the City of San Gabriel to Incorporate the Use of the Smith Park Pool for the Gabrielino High School Swim Team for the 2020-2021 School Year Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the revised Joint Use agreement with the City of San Gabriel which now incorporates the use of the Smith Park Pool for the 2020-2021 school year and authorize the Administration or designee to execute the necessary documents. Quick Summary / Abstract Agreement between the City of San Gabriel Parks and Recreation Department and the San Gabriel Unified School District to arrange use of Smith Park Pool for the Gabrielino High School swim team, incorporated into the Joint Use Agreement. Rationale In order to have a swim team at Gabrielino High School, the District has arranged with the City of San Gabriel Parks and Recreation Department to use Smith Park Pool for practice sessions. The Smith Park Pool agreement has now been incorporated into the revised Joint Use agreement. San Gabriel USD had legal counsel review the agreement and there are no major changes to the original Joint Use Agreement approved in 2017. Incorporating the Smith Park Pool agreement in the Joint Use Agreement will alleviate the need to do an annual agreement for the use of the pool. Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Financial Impact Total: $40.00 hourly for pool use Increase: $0.00 Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved Rochelle Haas: I just want to say that I am glad sports are up and running. 6.. Approve Renewed Agreement with Duff & Phelps for Fixed Asset Inventory and Reconciliation Report as of June 30, 2021 Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the renewed agreement with Duff & Phelps for services related to the Physical Inventory and the required Fixed Asset Report as of June 30, 2021 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Quick Summary / Abstract: To authorize Duff and Phelps perform a physical inventory and update the fixed asset listing as of June 30, 2021 for the San Gabriel Unified School District. Rationale: A report of all capital assets, including infrastructure assets, should be updated each year to include a fixed asset listing with current book value for all the asset after the depreciation expenses properly applied. District is also due for a physical inventory to meet the requirement of federal grant recipient. Duff &Phelps has completed this type of work for the District in the past several years. Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Financial Impact Total:$25,500 Increase: $0.00 Funding Source: Contracted Service Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Novak Educational Consulting Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Novak Educational Consulting. Quick Summary / Abstract: SGUSD is dedicated to seeking strategies to engage and meet the differentiated needs of all students. In accordance to Significant Disproportionality (Sig Dis Pro) and the focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, SGUSD is moving to deepen its understanding of MTSS and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for all. Mirko Chardin specializes in supporting educational systems as they begin work in culturally responsive teaching practices related to MTSS. Rationale: Mirko Chardin will provide four, 2-hour workshops for our administration, our school site leadership team, and also present a 90-min keynote to SGUSD staff on our August, 2021 Professional Development Day to help launch the district focus on equity and empathy throughout the upcoming school year. Mirko Chardin is the author of Equity by Design, an international trainer, and keynote speaker. He has helped train districts on using UDL to support all students. Prepared By: Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Financial Impact: Total: $10,750 Funding Source: Sig Dis Pro, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Increase: n/a Decrease: n/a Other: $1,750 to be paid from 2021-2022 budget 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 Alliant International University Recommended Motion It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Student Teaching Agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Alliant International University. Quick Summary / Abstract: An agreement with Alliant International University enables student teachers to engage in their practice teaching in the District. The term of this agreement is from March 8, 2021, to June 30, 2024. Rationale: An Agreement with Alliant International University enables Alliant International University student teachers to engage in their practices teaching in the District. The District will do their best to provide Master Teachers in those subject areas requested by the University for their student teachers. The formal written agreement has just been received from Alliant International University and Board approval is needed so that the District Master Teachers can be compensated.Prepared By: Ross Perry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Financial Impact: none Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 2. Approve Student Teaching Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Emerson College Recommended Motion : It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Student Teaching Agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Emerson College. Quick Summary / Abstract: An agreement with Emerson College enables student teachers to engage in their practice teaching in the District. The term of this agreement is from January 15, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Rationale: An agreement with Emerson College enables Emerson College student teachers to engage in their practice teaching in the District. The District will do their best to provide Master Teachers in those subject areas requested by the University for their student teachers. The formal written agreement has just been received from Emerson College and Board approval is needed so that the District Master Teachers can be compensated. Prepared by: Asst. Supt. Human Resources, Ross Perry Financial Impact: none Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Approve Secondary General Education Phase III School Reopening for In-Person Learning on April 19, 2021 Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of secondary general education phase III school reopening for in person learning on April 9, 2021. Quick Summary / Abstract: Approval to open Secondary General Education for in-person learning in Phase III for grade 12 high school students based on the Los Angeles County COVID-19 adjusted case rate being at or below 7 cases per 100,000 population per day (red tier) described by the California Department of Health guidelines and as published on the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy website weekly on Tuesdays. 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. Secondary schools may reopen, if a county is in the Red Tier, when the adjusted COVID-19 case rate for the county has been at or below 7 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. Under AB 86, Districts may bring back 1 full grade level 6-12th in order to qualify for incentive grants. 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 virtual learning model to hybrid Gradually allowing for specified grades and/or a percentage of each grade to resume in-person learning 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. Prepared By James Symonds, Superintendent Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Nancy Tsai- I don't have much to announce. Everyone has been really busy, hands on deck. I check in with the principal at Coolidge. Everyone is spearheading and getting ready to return after Spring Break. Good Luck you guys. Cristina Alvarado-Also, not a whole lot I want to Echo Haas for not tolerating any hate or discrimination. I was very sad to hear about the mass shooting in colorado. There are no words. It is very sad. We need to reflect. We all need a little bit of rest and I hope we all get some rest and peace during our break. Cheryl Shellhart- Lost going on EAC went very well. Great feedback on LCAP goals. I attended several Town Halls (Roosevelt and District Wide). A good understanding of what a day would be like. I had the opportunity to go onto the VAPA website. If you get a chance go on VAPA performance go to YouTube if you have 10-15 minutes. Excited for sports being back. Congratulations to JMS Distinguished school for 2021. Dr. Gary Scott - I’ll follow up with acknowledging our Arts Week! JC has been so supportive in getting this going. I saw the presentation about The Games of Thrones. Part of this idea is to be creative, we were listening to music that was created by students from 2 districts, SGUSD and Alhambra. Then, there were art samples that students created from France. It was great! And it’s only Tuesday, much more to come! Go onto the website, log in, and take a look at what’s going on with Art’s Week! HEPA Filters will be provided and our staff and students will be protected. Mr. Wong and all the staff that worked with you I commend. I feel confident that everyone is looking out for our children. I couldn’t be more proud of Del Mar. Congratulations. Kady Kloster one of my favorite teachers of all time and Muhammad thank you for your support and encouragement. Yarelly let us know how you do. Everyone at Gab good luck with WASC. Go Jefferson! Go Bulldogs. We are blessed to have a middle school that prepares our students to be so successful. Everybody gets a pat on their back. 10. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve Consent Agenda in Total. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 11 (20-21) Recommended Motion The Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 11 (20-21). Prepared By: William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 13 2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 13 D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) 12. ADJOURNMENT: 8:01 pm Teachers - Are you interested in taking notes at our school board meetings? SGTA is looking for 2 Credentialed Teachers to be in charge of the producing the Board Bullets! $$ This would be a monthly stipend position! $$ Let your Site Rep know if you are interested! Join us at the next Board Meeting!
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SAVE THE DATE! PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR SGTA Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 17th, 3:00 P.M Hello SGTA Members, Your Executive Board and Negotiations Team would like to invite you to an ALL Member SGTA Meeting. We want to discuss our contract/MOU Language for Reopening Schools. Zoom link and reminder will be sent out closer to the date. Thank you! We appreciate your time and look forward to seeing everyone in attendance. Join by meeting number or Webex Link Below: Meeting number (access code): 145 669 9674 Meeting password: Pimy8gmQv23 See you soon! -Executive Board SGTA Membership Meeting Webex Link SAVE THE DATE!
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR SGTA Membership Meeting Wednesday March 17, 3:00 P.M Hello SGTA Members, Your Executive Board and Negotiations Team would like to invite you to an ALL Member SGTA Meeting. We want to discuss our contract/MOU Language for Reopening Schools. Zoom link and reminder will be sent out closer to the date. Thank you! We appreciate your time and look forward to seeing everyone in attendance. -Executive Board SGTA Membership Meeting Link We Need Your Help! Please sign the CTA action committee letter to urge the suspension of standardized state testing for the 2020 -2021 school year. All you need to do is put your name, address and the form letter will be sent to your local representative! Sign to Suspend Standarized Testing This Year! Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Complete Attachments
March 9, 2021 NOTICE: MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (notes are abridged version) 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:02 p.m. B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 5 Members Present, Quorum Established 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/COMPLAINTS B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code §54957 (b).) Principal, Gabrielino High School C. 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 Supt give notice of non renewal to one or more temporary teachers. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Dr. Brian Murray C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No discussion. Unanimously approved D. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Public Comments: Dena Dragoo: Teachers panicked when we first thought we were going back to work in March without vaccines. We scrambled to make our own appointments, it felt like the Hunger Games. The board decision to return TK - 2 in April helped ease our worries. We want to thank the board for making the decision to return in April after we had the time to be vaccinated. We are so grateful that SGUSD worked their magic wonders and got vaccinations for everybody in our district. Thank you to Ross, Jim, Jason Pu, the Mayor of San Gabriel, and Mark Lazarretto, City Manager. I'm not hearing that that's happening anywhere around us. I know Duarte is working with the City of Hope to do several districts, but the fact that San Gabriel and the City of San Gabriel got our employees vaccinated, is amazing! I just can't thank you all enough. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2021 Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the meeting minutes as presented. This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to review and approve the meeting minutes as presented. Discussion: None No additions or corrections. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) The meeting will briefly recess to open up the public hearing(s). The meeting will resume at the closing of the presented public hearings. 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORTS - Student Board Members Del Mar High School, Yarelly Morales: Del Mar High School, our School site council meeting and open house were among the great happenings at Del Mar High School, but the most noteworthy were the two of Del Mar finest. They fulfilled graduation requirements early. Coolidge - Thank you to teachers for their vision and energy and to all for planning for Read Across America. It featured friends and families as guest readers. There was an assembly with Baba the Storyteller. We would especially like to give a big thank you to Ms. Gabby Garcia and Ms. Truong. We will also be celebrating the life of our dearly departed office manager, Kristen Follen tomorrow, March 10th. at 2 pm. Thank you to Ms. Tiffany for taking the lead on the creation of the memorial and thank you to the district for their love and support. We will also be having our supply pick up this week. Roosevelt: Third-quarter elementary speech and debate tournament happened. Our coach George Singleton is proud of their perseverance and hard work during such a difficult time. The tournament was virtual and they competed against students from Southern California, North California, and some from around the nation. Many of our students received awards! Roosevelt's next material pick up will be held on March 17-18. Washington - Washington had a great time with Read Across America Week. Students read 9000 minutes! Thank you to the PTA for organizing the event and to teachers, students, and parents for participating. Today, students participated in a virtual field trip with the Dairy Council. Students enjoyed the information they received about farming and cows. On Friday March 12th, there will be coffee with the principal. Gabrielino High School, Hennassie Ramirez Mckinley - Recognizing many students for their awards in Lang Arts, Math, Citizenship and other areas. Students participated in Read Across America. They are exploring ideas for Art Lessons. Wilson - Finished report cards and are getting ready for Return to Learn. Students participated in Read Across America. Jefferson - Classes participated in an interactive webinar about climate change. Students are writing scripts, participating in argumentative language writing practice, and students are working on rhetorical skills. Students are participating in Read Across America. GHS - Seniors finished their senior survey. Parent seminars are coming! Pre registration for incoming 8th graders will happen soon. Preparations are beginning for Open House. ASB - Hosting contests. Blood Drive on March 25th. Dr. Gary Tomas Scott: Thank you Cheryl for continuing to support Del Mar and Roosevelt. An extraordinary accomplishment for the students at Roosevelt. Cheryl Wilson: Competing online has not been easy. Thanks to the IT Department. B. REPORT - Governing Board -President Rochelle Haas - I would like to say that we have the most wonderful and dedicated principals in our district. Thank you for the collaboration! The district is a wonderful place to be. I would like to thank Mr. Symonds, Mr. Perry, SG City and Herald City for the vaccines for the whole district. It was wonderful to see people in person, with our masks on. Would like to thank our sites at our Elem schools and all the preparation for Return to Learn. It's the spirit of Collaboration for the sake of our students. Parents - Please attend the Town Hall meeting tomorrow night. C. REPORT - Superintendent - Jim Symonds - I echo the congratulations to Roosevelt Speech and Debate students. Cheryl and Georgia Singleton persevered. Congratulations to Mr. Ross Perry and his wife Kimberly for their new baby boy Emerson! We wish them the best with their growing family. We were excited about the vaccinations that took place on Monday, March 1st. It was great to see people live and have real conversations with people not on Zoom. We were one of the first districts to offer vaccinations to our staff. We were able to vaccinate 300 staff members, and we are working with the City of Hope for staff that couldn’t make it. Thanked everyone responsible for making vaccinations a possibility. A positive step for opening campuses for in person learning. All hands are on deck for Phase III. Our approach as a district has been to keep students and staff safe, provide SEL for students. Our plan is a sensible, safe and feasible plan. The plan aligns with Assembly Bill 86. Tk-2 will have the option to return to in person learning or remain virtual. Next phase is for students to return April 19th. It’s been a team effort. Confident in plan, focus is keeping students and staff safe. The Town Hall meeting will be tomorrow at 7:00pm. Safety protocols, questions, etc. will be discussed. Register on the district website. Thanked students and parents. Thanked teachers, classified, and confidential employees. Thanked administrators and governing board for the most challenging year in the history of our district. Looks forward to all students returning in person for 2021. D. PRESENTATION - Second Interim 2020-2021 Will Wong, Asst. Supt of Business - Good evening. (Please refer to the Second Interim Presentation uploaded on the board agenda) There are four major budget reports and we are in the second. Then we will look at audited actuals. We update budgets based on data. We will meet our obligation until 2023. Our budget is based on certain assumptions and enrollment. Few children in general. All districts are dealing with 71 million in general fund and substantial one time COVID funds 65 million overall reserve will increase but COVID fund will be used for COVID. Unrestricted is flat, needs 3% minimum. Next year, we will see the reserve. We will use COVID funds to help prevent reduction and COVID increased outcome cost. We got a lot of COVID funds that will be spent this year and next year. COVID funds have deadlines and rules. Year after is concerning, 2023. Stabilization plan for 2 years from now for reduction and it is concerning. A lot can change though, but we have to go off information now. Major bullet points. Washington DC is considering a COVID 3 one time fee. We can use it to maintain personnel. A California assembly bill is also in the works (passed and signed). One time financial support from California. One time funds will dry up. State is funding a COLA which is only a few percent. We are in the process of borrowing funds. SGUSD was getting 65% and the state is sending the money (short about a million) so SGUSD is borrowing to pay the bills. Finally want to thank Ms. Ortega. Questions: Scott: I admire Will for knowing how to deal with all these complicated numbers and time in history. It is so complicated and it has so many conditions for the one time fund. I don’t envy your task. Haas: Thank you Mr. Wong, for keeping track of everything at the state level. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve 2020-2021 Second Interim Report Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the 2020-2021 Second Interim Report and the subsequent two fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Based on the assumptions available for the District at the time of the Second Interim reporting period, it is appropriate for the District to certify a positive status with a stabilization plan for the second out year 2022-23. Financial Impact: As outlined in the second Interim Report Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 2. Approve Agreement with DLR Group, Inc. for the Wilson Elementary Building Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the agreement with DLR Group, Inc. for the Wilson Elementary Building Project and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. DLR Group will provide the basic architectural and related services for the Wilson construction project, which includes programming and planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, approvals, bidding, construction administration and close out. Financial Impact: $440,325 architectural services for an estimated overall total construction cost of $4.0 million Funding Source: Measure S bonds Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 3. Approve to Authorize Award of E-Rate Project 2021-2022 Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve to authorize award of E-Rate Project 2021-2022 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Five elementary school sites will receive updated outdoor Wi-Fi hardware and services under the upcoming e-rate funding application. Upon board approval, a contract will be awarded to NIC Partners, Inc. in the combined amount of $117,061.36 and AAA Network Solutions in the amount of $71,222.71. Financial Impact: Approximately $188,284.07 (or $37,656.82 after discounts) Funding Source: IT Contracted Services Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve the Adoption of the Los Angeles County Plan for Expelled Pupils (triennial update) Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the adoption of the Los Angeles County Plan for Expelled Pupils (triennial update). To address the needs of expelled pupils, a number of alternative education programs have been developed by local school districts and the Los Angeles County Office of Education to provide continuing educational opportunities. At the time an expulsion of a pupil is ordered, the governing board of the school district shall ensure that an educational program is provided to the pupil who is subject to the expulsion order for the period of the expulsion. Any education program provided may be operated by the school district, the county superintendent of schools, or a consortium of districts or in joint agreement with the county superintendent of schools. Financial Impact: None Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 2. Approve the License Renewal for Kami for School Year 2021-2022 Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the license renewal for Kami for school year 2021-2022. More K-12 schools are shifting to Chromebooks and digital devices as part of the 1:1 initiative. Kami provides users with the essential tools to create an engaging and collaborative learning environment. Kami is a program that allows students to annotate pdfs and other static, text-based documents. Financial Impact: $10,000 Funding Source: COVID Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION D. HUMAN RESOURCES E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. 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: none Discussion: none Action Taken: Unanimously Approved 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Rochelle Haas - Board President Cheryl Shellhart - Congratulations to Yarely for your early graduation, we wish you luck for your continued learning and on life in general. I also attended the PTSA meeting at Gab. Was excited to hear that athletic groups are coming back to campus. Congratulations to Cheryl and her team for the great speech and debate results. I would like to see a recording of the presentations. That would be great! Lastly, congratulations to Jim and the team for getting our staff that wanted to get vaccinated, vaccinated. It was exciting to see. Great things are happening in our district. Cristina Alvarado - Thank you Presidten Haas. Thankful for the vaccination. Waiting longer was the right decision. Thank you Dena for your heartfelt comments. We work well together. Congratulations to Cheryl. We are 8th in the nation for GAB. We have had an excellent speech and debate for years. Congratulations Yurelly for graduation and Del Mar is an excellent school. Nancy Tsai - Hello everybody. We are very glad being at this meeting because there is a lot to celebrate. Thank you for all involved in the logistics of the vaccination. We are pumping gallons of Gorilla Glue. I have learned a lot in my first year. It has been an honor and it has been humbling. Great job Yurelly and congratulations. We are living out synergy, lots of conversation and late nights. Thank you for everything. Dr. Gary Scott - AB 86. Our district is incredibly organized in addressing these issues that are constantly changing. There is confusion, recalls, distrust, etc. There have been so many changes. Even the issues of credibility and communication. Through hard work and caring people we were able to manage this in our community. We’re going to be able to soar. People don’t know us probably get tired of us complimenting each other. Kudos to Roosevelt and Cheryl. Amazing! I want to call out the grounds folks in our district. Our facilities look really nice and clean. Sometimes, we forget about the support pieces. If we don’t have facilities, air handlers with special filters, and staff that’s willing to cycle and monitor we can do what we’re doing without them. Thank you to our classified folks. Thanks Zulma! She’s always there! She’s like a gigantic bottle of Gorilla Glue that keeps everything stuck together. She is great with communicating with the board. Finally, congratulations to Ross Perry and his wife. 10. CONSENT AGENDA: NOTE: 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 February 2021 - Report No. 9. The Administration recommends the Governing Board approve warrants issued for payments, goods, and services received for February 2021 - Report No. 9. 2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 10 (20-21) The Administration recommends the Governing Board to approve purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 10 (20-21). B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve Essential Training Report No. 12 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. 12 Administration recommends the approval of the Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 12. 2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 12 Administration recommends to approve the Classified Personnel Status Report No. 12 D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) 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: 48 pm Join us at the next Board Meeting!
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If you are interested, here are the notes from the Rep Council meeting today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16S-zJVWd2NiEfP8KqxBO-I8x81K2Vgg2UTikknV_C0w/edit?usp=sharing Best, Site Reps SAVE THE DATE!
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR SGTA Membership Meeting Wednesday March 17, 3:00 P.M Hello SGTA Members, Your Executive Board and Negotiations Team would like to invite you to an ALL Member SGTA Meeting. We want to discuss our contract/MOU Language for Reopening Schools. Zoom link and reminder will be sent out closer to the date. Thank you! We appreciate your time and look forward to seeing everyone in attendance. -Executive Board Hi GHS SGTA,
Are you interested in being on the hiring committee for the new principal? Please email back with your name and your areas of expertise. Names will be drawn out of a hat with attention paid to a diverse range of expertise. Best, Site Reps |
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