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Hi Union Family,
Wear your blue union t-shirts on Friday in honor of our negotiations team meeting all day to represent us. Your CTA card was put in your box this week. If you need an address change, or something needs fixing, give the updated info to any of the site reps. Look forward to emails updating you on what to expect at upcoming board meetings. Come to the next board meeting on Sept. 10th to see the thank you posters presented to the board with cake in the back to celebrate the service from the board. The board our site signed was in the work room all last week. If you still need to sign, do it soon. The general feelings currently are optimistic about the relationship between the union and district management and the union and the board. SGTA wants to know what union events you would like. Possibilities could include - attend a sports event at GHS together as a staff - go to a professional sports event together - Saturday bbq in the park - attend a San Gabriel event together - bowling event - more things you think of Email back with your ideas. As always, if you have any questions or need representation for any reason, don't hesitate to reach out. Best, Your Site Reps 2019 Gabrielino Reps: Chanda Strom, Terri Hopper, Kat Ross
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Highlights: Governing Board The Board proposed a 5% increase in salary for J. Symonds for the term of his service in performing both Acting Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent , Educational Services duties to be voted upon at next meeting. Human Resources: 10.a. Approve change in salary range for Director of Fiscal Services on Management Salary Schedule. See attachments. 14.c.1. Certificated CSR: Dr. Joan Perez, Director of Assessment and PD Stephen Feng, Coolidge Principal Matthew Arnold, Resignation Thank you, members, for your continued support! Link to Full Agenda Attachments: 8e Leadership Assoc. Contract 8d Blackboard Connect Contract 9d Document Tracking Services Invoice 9e Translation Services Agreement 9g Impact Canine Solutions 9h DMHS Catalina Field Trip 9k RO Health Inc Contract 9l WorkU Counseling Services 9o SpeechCom Inc Agreement 10a Current Management Salary Schedule 10a Proposed Increase for Fiscal Director Schedule 14a.3. LACOE Products Contract 14.a.4 Citadel Construction Mngt Contract 14.a.7 PO Report #2 14.a.8 Essential Travel #2 14.b.10. Essential Training Report #2 14.c.2. Classified Personnel Report #2 14.c.1 Certificated Personnel Report #2 SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS Board Meeting San Gabriel USD August 20, 2019 1. OPENING PROCEDURE 1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM 1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. Members present: Mr. Ammon, Ms. Alvarez, Ms. Haas , Dr. Scott, President Shellhart. Mr. Symonds, Mr. Perry, Mr. Wong. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD 2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Requests: None. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:01 PM. 3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9) 3.b. STUDENT DISCIPLINE (Education Code §35146) Summary:
3.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code § 54957(b)(1)) No Summary provided. 3.d. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Government Code § 54957(b)(1)) Summary:
3.e. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code §54957.6) Summary: Unrepresented Employee: o Acting Superintendent Negotiator: o James Baca, Legal Counsel; Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Employee Organizations: o San Gabriel Teachers Association o Teamsters Local 911 Agency Negotiator(s): · James Symonds, Acting Superintendent · Ross Perry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:04 PM. 4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Announcements: 5% increase in pay proposed for Acting Superintendent, J. Symonds, for taking positions of Acting Superintendent and Asst. Superintendent - Ed Services, for the period of time that he holds both positions. Background note to members: Salary for Dr. Pappalardo: $240, 969 Salary for Y. Mendoza: $175,000 Current Salary for J. Symonds: $149, 915 4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the August 20, 2019 Governing Board meeting agenda. Comments/Changes: Tables items 9a-c and move 14 c.1. approval of PSR Certificated to earlier in the agenda. Action taken: Approved unanimously. 4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Requests: None. 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the July 9, 2019 Special Governing Board Meeting Minutes Comments/Revisions: Dr. Scott- "drumline" editing. Action taken: Approved unanimously. 5.b. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the July 16, 2019 Governing Board Meeting Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the July 16, 2019 Governing Board Meeting Minutes Comments/Revisions: None. Action taken: Approved unanimously. 5.c. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the July 24, 2019 Special Governing Board Meeting Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the July 24, 2019 Special Governing Board Meeting Minutes Comments/Revisions: None. Action taken: Approved unanimously. Address Item 14 c. Move to approve Certificated Status Report # 5 Action taken: Approved unanimously. Mr. Perry: Introduces Dr. Joan Perez as new Director of Assessment and PD. Dr. Perez thanks the Board for the opportunity. "It is truly my pleasure and privilege to be part of the synergy here." Mr. Stephen Feng, new Principal of Coolidge. San Gabriel is a second home to him. He thanked the Board for this opportunity and thanked his wife, Amy Feng. 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. 7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S) 7.a. REPORTS - Board President (3 mins) Pres. Shellhart: Thank you to the cabinet and Zulma for keeping us together during the summer . Welcome Back was amazing as well as the New Teacher Orientation. Visited washington and McKinley on the 1st day of school. 7.b. REPORT – Acting Superintendent (3 mins) Mr. Symonds: Thank you to the Board and its commitment through the summer as well. Thanked the other two of the "Three Amigos." A super smooth opening. The Cabinet visited every site for opening day. Mandarin Immersion program is up and running. The TK program at wilson was successfully launched and includes the Inclusion model; 18 students plus 5 SPED students. A complete K-5 Spanish Immersion program. District-wide, we are only 41 students down this year; not a huge decline as we had last year. Kate Correnti sang "Good Morning, San Gabriel" backed up by The Teachers Lounge. Focus on Social and Emotional Learning and EL. The Teachers Lounge opened the Friday session to a standing ovation and set the tone for our theme of the year, "New Beginnings." Welcomed Joan Perez and Stephen Feng to the Team. 8. BUSINESS SERVICES 8.a. (Roll Call) - Adopt Resolution No. 03/2019-20, Certification of Signatures 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. 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 when there is a change in administration. 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. In addition, Joyce Yeh shall be removed as Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and add William "Will" Wong as her replacement. The changes of authorized signers shall be effective immediately. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the adoption of Certification of Signatures, Resolution No. 03/2019-20, in order to allow for the processing of District warrants, contracts, checks and other legal documents and authorize the Administration or designee to execute the necessary documents. Comments/Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 8.b. (Roll Call) - Adopt Resolution No. 04/2019-20, Authorizing Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to Process Routine Budget Revisions, Adjustments, and Transfers Summary: The Resolution No. 4/2019-20 authorizes the Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to the administrative personnel to process the routine budget adjustments first and submit for ratification later as needed. Rationale: The District needs to make routine budget revisions, adjustments and transfers, as necessary, to meet the financial obligations as outlined in the Board-adopted budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Adoption of this resolution will help expedite the process of routine budget revisions, adjustments, and transfers between resources and major objects. The administration will provide summarized report for all the budget revisions, adjustments, and transfers to the Governing Board for review and ratification in a regular board meeting at a later date. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration adopt Resolution No.4/2019-20, Authorizing Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to Process Routine Budget Revisions, Adjustments, and Transfers and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Comments/Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 8.c. ACTION - ACTION - Appoint Two New Members to the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee, for a Two-Year Term to Fill Vacancies Summary: After fulfilling all the membership requirements, Ms. Diep & Ms. Simpson are now eligible for appointment as Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee members. Rationale: Membership on the Oversight Committee should be representative of the District/Community as a whole. The membership is established to be a maximum of 15, and pursuant to Proposition 39, with a term of two years and for no more than three consecutive terms. According to the bylaws, community member has to attend at least one committee meeting as a member of public prior to the consideration for membership appointment by the Governing Board. Ms. Linh Diep & Ms. Florence Simpson attended Oversight Committee meeting on May 16, 2019, and have fulfilled all the membership requirements. With the appointment of Ms. Diep & Ms. Simpson, the committee will now have eight members. Both will fill the category as a parent/guardian of child enrolled in District & active in a Parent-Teacher Organization. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration appoint two new members to the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Oversight Committee (Oversight Committee) for a two-year term. Comments/Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 8.d. ACTION – Approve Contract Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Blackboard Inc See attachment. Total Cost $12,963.39 Summary: Renewing and signing the contract with Blackboard Connect will allow each school site to continue sending mass communications to our families and staff for the next three years. Rationale: Mass communication to parents, students, and staff are delivered through various channels, including phone calls, emails, and SMS (text messaging). For the past seven years, Blackboard Connect allowed school sites to easily create and send messages on-demand, or schedule a time and date for delivery. Current usage of Blackboard Connect includes attendance calls, which are performed on a daily basis during the regular school year, and weekly community outreach messages to families. In the event of emergencies, the system is capable to quickly send messages in seconds. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that Administration authorize to approve the contract agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Blackboard Inc. and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Comments/Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 8.e. ACTION - Approve Agreement for Consultant Services Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Leadership Associates, LLC See attachment. Total costs not to exceed $18,500. Summary: Leadership Associates will provide coaching and advisement services to the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services during the 2019-2020 school year. Rationale: Leadership Associates will provide coaching and advisement services to the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. The coach has over 40 years of public education experience including as a Chief Business Official and also teaches school finance with the Association of California School Administrators. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Administration approve the agreement for consultant services between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Leadership Associates, LLC and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Comments/Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 9.a. ACTION - Reinstate Student No. 1502657 from Expulsion Summary: Reinstate from Expulsion Student No. 1502657 Comments/Discussion: Tabled Action: None. 9.b. ACTION - Reinstate Student No. 1602167 from Expulsion Summary: Reinstate from Expulsion Student No. 1602167 Comments/Discussion: Tabled Action: None. 9.c. ACTION -Reinstate Student No. 1403461 from Expulsion Summary: Reinstate from Expulsion Student No. 1403461 Comments/Discussion: Tabled Action: None. 9.d. ACTION - Approve Renewal of License Agreement with Document Tracking Services for Support with Single School Plans for Student Achievement and School Accountability Report Cards for 2019-2020. See attachment: Costs to be incurred $5,535 Summary: Document Tracking Services (DTS) is a web-based application that allows school districts to streamline how they complete and update a wide array of school and district-level reports. Rationale: Document Tracking Services (DTS) is a web-based application that allows school districts to streamline how they complete and update a wide array of school and district-level reports. DTS will also provide support in preparation and completion of the District's School Accountability Report Cards (SARC). The SARC reports must be completed annually. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the license agreement with Document Tracking Services for 2019-2020. Comments/Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 9.e. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with International Service Agency for Translation Services, School Year 2019-2020 See attachment. Total Costs: $106 per hour for oral interpreting and $58 per hour for written translations, upon completion of the services. Not to Exceed $20,000 Summary: International Service Agency has been most frequently utilized for the oral translation of meetings and written translation. International Service Agency provides for translations in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and other selected languages as needed. 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. International Service Agency has been most frequently utilized for the oral translation of meetings and written translation. International Service Agency provides for translations in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and other selected languages as needed. The International Service Agency has provided this service to the District for over 30 years. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement with International Service Agency for translation services, school year 2019-2020. Comments/Discussion: Group works with us during our parent conference weeks to provide translation services, particularly with languages we don't have. Mr. Ammon- does this supplement the work our Liaisons do so that it is provided on time? Mr. Symonds- No this is for special circumstances, such as provision of conference translation. Action: Unanimous approval. 9.f. ACTION - Approve Vision and Hearing Screening Contracts, School Year 2019-2020 Total cost $3.15/student. Summary: As the number of vision and hearing screenings required exceeds the professional nursing staff, the District has been contracting for these services. Following the screening, the school nurse with the assistance of the health aide, reviews the results and facilitates medical referrals if necessary. The District has been satisfied with the services provided by these consultants during previous school years. Rationale: The District is mandated to provide vision and hearing screening for each pupil enrolled. The Education Code specifies vision to be tested upon first enrollment in a California school district, and at least every third year thereafter until the child has completed grade twelve. In the 2018-19 school year San Gabriel Unified School District contracted with Vision Screening Services who tested the vision of all students in grades kindergarten, 1, 2, 5, 8, and 10 and Special Education and with Arcadia Audiometric Associates who tested the hearing of all students in grades 8, 10 and Special Education. Recommended Action Administration recommends the approval of the agreements with Vision Screening Services for vision screening and the agreement with Arcadia Audiometric Associates for hearing screening for the 2019-2020 school year. Comments/Discussion:None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 9.g. ACTION - Approve Agreement with AKA Enterprise, LLC DBA: Impact Canine Solutions to Provide Substance Awareness and Detection Services for School Year 2019-2020 See attachment. Total cost is $390/visit; 18 full day visits. Summary: The District has used canine detection services since 2007 to address potential contraband issues. This program has had a direct impact on the decrease in contraband items found on school grounds. Al Hradecky, the owner of Impact Canine Solutions, has worked in the canine detection field for years and is providing services to many school districts in our immediate area as well as in the Southern California region. Rationale: None. Recommended Action: Administration recommends the approval of agreement with AKA Enterprise, LLC DBA: Impact Canine Solutions to Provide Substance Awareness and Detection Services for School Year 2019-2020 Comments/Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimous approval. 9.h. ACTION - Approve Del Mar High School field trip to Catalina Classic Cruises in Long Beach CA on October 25th-October 27th, 2019 See attachment. Summary: The California Department of Education placed Del Mar High School in the Comprehensive Support and Improvement program because of our suspension rates in the 2017-2018 school year. This program includes funding to implement programs of support for students and staff that will help lower suspension rates. As a result of this placement, Del Mar has developed a comprehensive program to support staff with professional development, students with strategies to improve decision making and incentives for students to make appropriate choices both in and out of the school setting. Rationale: The Catalina program is a structured educational experience that encompasses instruction in environmental education and marine biology. Students are involved in classroom, outdoor and study opportunities that will enhance their understanding of the world around them and expose them to environments and experiences outside of the city of San Gabriel. This program is in alignment with our environmental and cultural awareness emphasis that we place on Del Mar field trips and experiences. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of 25 Del Mar High School students & staff to attend the Catalina Classic Cruises field trip on October 25th, 26th, 27th, 2019. Comments/Discussion: Mr. Ammon notes that this is another example of the excellent support provided by Del Mar. Action taken: Unanimous approval. 9.i. ACTION - Approve Paying Jorge's Get Around for transportation for Special Education Students during the 2018-2019 School Year No attachment or contract provided. Summary: The District provides transportation to Special Education students as determined by their Individualized Education Plan. The Special Education department utilized Jorge's Get Around to provide transportation services for special education students living in San Gabriel during the 2018-2019 school year. The district needs to pay Jorge's Get Around for the costs of these services from the 2018-2019 school year. Rationale: The District provides transportation to Special Education students as determined by their Individualized Education Plan. The Special Education department utilized Jorge's Get Around to provide transportation services for special education students living in San Gabriel during the 2018-2019 school year. The district needs to pay Jorge's Get Around for the costs of these services from the 2018-2019 school year. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of paying Jorge's Get Around for transportation for Special Education Students during the 2018-2019 school year. Comments/Discussion: None. Action taken:Unanimous approval. 9.k. ACTION - Approve Agreement with RO Health Inc. for Substitute Nurses and Substitute Support Personnel District-Wide for School Year 2019-2020 See attachment for open contract information. $28.00-$110.00 per hour, depending on the service type requested 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. RO Health Inc. can provide LVNs, RN, CRNs, and CNAs to provide coverage should the need arise. In addition, 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. 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. RO Health is one reliable source for providing said substitutes. 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. In addition, 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. 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. RO Health is one reliable source for providing said substitutes. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the contract with RO Health Inc. to provide medical and staff personnel to the District on an as needed basis for the 2019-2020 school year. Comments/Discussion: None. Action taken:Unanimous approval. 9.l. ACTION - Approve Agreement with WorkU Counseling Services for Marriage Family Therapy, School Year 2019-2020 See attachment. Not to exceed $40,000. Summary: The MFT program provides a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) who offers professional supervision for MFT Interns recruited from various graduate programs in support of mental health services delivered through the district and school sites. This Mental Health Specialist will also hold regular case management/case disposition meetings with interns, school counselors and representatives from counseling partners such as Pacific Clinics. Rationale: The MFT program run by SGUSD has supported community needs for the past twelve years. Last year, over 250 referrals were made and intern counselors provided direct services to over 150 students. In addition, the program was able to refer over 100 students to community agencies for help and support. The program helps students overcome barriers to learning by addressing issues such as substance use/abuse, bullying, gang involvement, depression, anxiety, divorce, suicidal ideation, peer pressure and financial stress. It provides critical support to both our students and families. Recommended motion: Administration recommends the approval of the Consultant agreement with WorkU Counseling Services for Marriage Family Therapy for School Year 2019-2020 Comments/Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimous approval. 9.m. ACTION - Approve Agreement with Alexa Garcia For WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education – WorkAbility I Grant) Contract not to exceed $17,000. Summary: The WorkAbility I (WAI) program provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement, and follow up for high school and transition age students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education or training. Alexa Garcia has been the Workability Coordinator and Job Coach for San Gabriel since the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Garcia will work with students, families, and other WAI members to support the needs of the students for post-secondary transition through the WorkAbility 1 grant. Rationale: In 2012, the District was awarded the WorkAbility 1 grant to support services to student’s Individual Transition Plan in post-secondary education and employment as part of their Individualized Education Plan. The WorkAbility I (WAI) program provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement, and follow up for high school and transition age students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education or training. Alexa Garcia has been the Workability Coordinator and Job Coach for San Gabriel since the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Garcia will work with students, families, and other WAI members to support the needs of the students for post-secondary transition through the WorkAbility 1 grant. She will be the WorkAbility 1 Coordinator and Job Coach. She will facilitate and monitor the budget, and ensure that all components of the grant are fulfilled. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the agreement with Alexa Garcia for WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year. Comments/Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimous approval. 9.n. ACTION - Approve Agreement with David Williams For WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education – WorkAbility I Grant) Contract not to exceed $16,000. Summary: The WorkAbility I (WAI) program provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement, and follow up for high school and transition age students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education or training. David Williams has been the Workability Coordinator and Job Coach for San Gabriel since the 2015. Mr. Williams will work with students, families, and other WAI members to support the needs of the students for post-secondary transition through the WorkAbility 1 grant. Rationale: Mr. Dave Williams has worked for over 20 years with the Los Angeles County Office of Education in the area of WorkAbility I. The WorkAbility I (WAI) program provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement and follow-up for high school and transition age students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education or training. Mr. Williams will work with students, families, and SELPA groups to facilitate the current needs of students for post-secondary transition through the WorkAbility I grant program. Mr. Williams has been the Workability Coordinator since 2015. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the agreement with David Williams for WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year. Comments/Discussion: Some questions about similar item in last Board meeting. Action taken: Unanimous approval. 9.o. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with SpeechCom Inc. for Speech and Language Services, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) See attachment. Associated Costs: $ 82.00 per hour for a Speech Pathologist, and $55.00 per hour for a Speech Language Pathology Assistant on an as needed basis. Summary: Special education students who attend school in the San Gabriel Unified School District may require speech and language services per their IEP. Students need to be assessed in any area of suspected disability, per the IEP team’s recommendation. SpeechCom, Inc. is able to provide a part time speech and language pathologist and speech and language pathology assistant to provide speech services and/or testing on an as-needed basis for the 2019-2020 school year. Rationale: Special education students who attend school in the San Gabriel Unified School District may require speech and language services per their IEP. Students need to be assessed in any area of suspected disability, per the IEP team’s recommendation. At this time, it is necessary to contract with an outside agency for one part time Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) and one Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide speech testing and/or speech services on an as-needed basis for students in the district. SpeechCom, Inc. is able to provide a part time speech and language pathologist and speech and language pathology assistant to provide these services. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the consultant agreement with SpeechCom Inc. for Speech and Language Services for the 2019-2020 school year. Comments/Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimous approval. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES 10.a. ACTION- Approve change in salary range for Director of Fiscal Services on Management Salary Schedule (D) See attachments. Current top of the pay scale for Fiscal Services Director: $115,512 Proposed top of the pay scale for fiscal Services Director: $131,666 Rationale: The fiscal director is responsible for the planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling of fiscal services operations for the school district, including payroll and accounting. The position requires a unique and challenging set of both technical and managerial skill. In the last 11 years, there have been at least 7 different fiscal directors who have filled this position. It has been difficult to retain qualified candidates. A more competitive salary may attract and retain more qualified candidates. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of change in salary range for Fiscal Director. Comments/Discussion: Mr. Ammon asked for additional information though he noted that he is in complete support of the motion. Mr. Wong explained that it is a unique position and we have not had stability in this position. We need to increase the salary to attract candidates. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 11. SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE 12. GOVERNING BOARD 13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Alvarado: We're off to another school year, and Kate Correnti= what a voice. The Teachers Lounge was good to see. Our Music program makes such a difference/. Mr. Ammon: I visited McKinley and Coolidge. Mr. Feng did a great job with first Coffee with the Principal. One of the reasons why people are so excited due to the tone set for opening day with New Beginnings. I commend you for your leadership, Mr. Symonds. we thank you for your leadership. Ms. Ayala- you have been keeping us together. Thank you to President Shellhart for all her work this summer. Mrs. Haas: Thursday morning was fantastic. The energy was electric- it was great to start the year with that shared synergy and shared goals. Thanked the Cabinet and Zulma for keeping things going this summer. I visited Washington on Monday. It was a full campus. Visited JMS at the end of the day; Mr. Guyer reported that it had been a smooth beginning. Check the Teachers Lounge on Twitter. Dr. Scott: Hot buzz- a fresh beginning with teachers who couldn't wait to get back to their rooms. Jim gave a great opening. I went to Wilson on Monday morning. There was a noodle tunnel for children to go through. Large gathering of TK-K parents. MIe has been selected to present at the CSBA conference. 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/Discussion: J. Vargas on behalf of SGTA inquiring about the projects to be addressed by item 14.d., Citadel Building Construction. Mr. Wong noted that they will be reviewing the items to be addressed. Contract includes payment of Building Construction Supervisor as approved each year. Action: Consent Agenda below approved without changes. 14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES 14.a.1. Approve Primeroedge Software Annual Subscription Licenses 2019-2020 Total costs: $15,270. Summary: To remit annual subscription license fee for the continuous use of the Primeroedge Software for the Food Services POS System. Rationale: This will be an on-going subscription as the San Gabriel Unified School District continues to use the Primeroedge Software. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration approve the Primeroedge Software Subscription Licenses for the 2019-2020 School Year. 14.a.2. Approve Renewal of Agreement with School Services of California, Inc. (SSC) 2019-2020 School Year Associated costs: $3,900. Summary: With contract fees, the SSC serves as an important resource for the District in the area of legislative updates and school finance Rationale: The services rendered by SSC will assist the District in making informed fiscal decisions and in staying current with legislative actions. As a member district, the fiscal reports are available to the District users on the company's website. The discounts are also given when the employees attend the SSC-sponsored workshops Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration approve the renewal contract with School Services of California, Inc. (SSC) for the services rendered from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020 for the amount of $3,900 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 14.a.3. Approve Renewal of License Contract (C-19356) with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for PC Products from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024 See attachment. Summary: None Rationale: The District currently has a contract with LACOE for use of various software personal computer products for District use of HRS and/or PSFS data. The district has received notification that there has been a slight increase in PC Product(s) monthly rates, from $959 to $989 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration approve the renewal license contract (C-19346) with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for PC Products from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 14.a.4. Approve Renewal Contract with Citadel CPM Inc. See attachment. Total costs $223,400. Summary: To renew the construction project management contract with Citadel CPM, Inc. to obtain the designated services of Ms. Marla Nadolney for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Rationale: Due to the ongoing Construction Project Management (CPM) needs for various District construction projects, it is necessary to renew the service contract with Citadel CPM, Inc. who will designate Ms. Marla Nadolney as its service provider. The renewal contract term is from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 with the option to extend. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration approve the contract with Citadel CPM, Inc. as the District’s Construction Manager to manage the various school projects and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 14.a.5. Approve Declaration of Surplus Materials and Obsolete Equipment for the 2019-2020 School Year Summary: The District has an assortment of items such as computers, printers, scanners, monitors, kitchen equipment, classroom furniture and obsolete materials to dispose of. Rationale: Board Policy 3270, "Sale and Disposal of Personal Property", authorizes the sale or disposal of obsolete equipment. When district-owned equipment becomes unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed, the equipment together with its estimated value and recommendation that they be sold or disposed of, by one of the methods prescribed as law, is presented to the board for approval. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration declare materials and obsolete equipment as surplus for the 2019-2020 school year. 14.a.6. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for July 2019 - Report No. 2 Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration approve the Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for July 2019 – Report No. 2 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 14.a.7. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 2 See attachment. Total of all issues ordered $1,555,461.52. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Administration approve the Purchase Orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 2. 14.a.8. Approve Essential Travel Report No. 2 See attachment. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that Administration approve 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 filing of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred. 14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 14.b.1. Approve the Memorandums of Understanding Between San Gabriel Unified School District, Lead Local Educational Agency (LEA) for San Gabriel Valley Consortium (SGVC) Induction Program, and Clairborn School, Monrovia Unified School District, Rosemead School District, San Marino Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District and Temple City Unified School District Summary: San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD) is the Lead LEA for the San Gabriel Valley Consortium (SGVC) Induction Program. The consortium, which began in 1998, is comprised of eligible beginning teachers from Monrovia Unified School District, Rosemead School District, San Gabriel Unified School District, San Marino Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District, Temple City Unified School District and Clairbourn School. Rationale: The SGVC Induction program projects sixty-five (65) Induction Candidates (ICs) for the 2019-2020 school year. These ICs will be matched with an experienced teacher known as a Mentor who will guide them through the development of an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and assist them in meeting the requirements described in the SGVC Induction Standards. Partnering Districts/Schools assume all fiscal responsibility for these Mentors. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD), Lead Local Educational Agency (LEA) for San Gabriel Valley Consortium (SGVC) Induction Program, and Clairbourn School, Monrovia Unified School District, Rosemead School District, San Marino Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District and Temple City Unified School District. 14.b.2. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Karen Reid for Induction Professional Development from August 2019 through June 2020 Contract not to exceed $1,600. Summary: 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. Rationale: The SGVC Liaison Team is comprised of a Mentor from each district. The Liaison Team members assist with coordinating communication in their districts, evaluating the requirements of the Induction program, completing state program reviews, collecting evidence for Induction Candidates completion, assisting the Program Administrator with late hires, and providing formative feedback to Mentors. Karen Reid is a Mentor from Rosemead School District (RSD) and was selected to serve by RSD as the district's liaison. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement Renewal with Karen Reid for Induction from August 2019 through June 2020. 14.b.3. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Amy Gerling for Induction Professional Development from August 2019 through June 2020. Contract not to exceed $1,600. Summary: 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. Rationale: The SGVC Liaison Team which is comprised of a Mentor from each district. The Liaison Team members assist with coordinating communication in their districts, evaluating the requirements of the Induction program, completing state program reviews, collecting evidence for Induction Candidates completion, assisting the Program Administrator with late hires, and providing formative feedback to Mentors. Amy Gerling is a Mentor from Temple City Unified School District (TCUSD) and was selected to serve by TCUSD as the district's liaison. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement with Amy Gerling for Induction from August 2019 through June 2020. 14.b.4. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Stacy Wilkins for Induction Professional Development from August 2019 through June 2020 Contract not to exceed $1,600. Summary: 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. Rationale: The SGVC Liaison Team which is comprised of a Mentor from each district. The Liaison Team members assist with coordinating communication in their districts, evaluating the requirements of the Induction program, completing state program reviews, collecting evidence for Induction Candidates completion, assisting the Program Administrator with late hires, and providing formative feedback to Mentors. Stacy Wilkins is a Mentor from Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) and was selected to serve by MUSD as the district's liaison. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement Renewal with Stacy Wilkins for Induction Professional Development from August 2019 through June 2020. 14.b.5. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Gail Denham for Induction Professional Development from August 2019 through June 2020 Contract not to exceed $1,600. Summary: 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. Rationale: The SGVC Liaison Team which is comprised of a Mentor from each district. The Liaison Team members assist with coordinating communication in their districts, evaluating the requirements of the Induction program, completing state program reviews, collecting evidence for Induction Candidates completion, assisting the Program Administrator with late hires, and providing formative feedback to Mentors. Gail Denham is a Mentor from San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) and was selected to serve by SMUSD as the district's liaison. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement with Gail Denham for Induction from August 2019 through June 2020. 14.b.6. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Emily Williams for Induction Professional Development from August 2019 through June 2020 Contract not to exceed $1,600. Summary: 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. Rationale: The SGVC Liaison Team which is comprised of a Mentor from each district. The Liaison Team members assist with coordinating communication in their districts, evaluating the requirements of the Induction program, completing state program reviews, collecting evidence for Induction Candidates completion, assisting the Program Administrator with late hires, and providing formative feedback to Mentors. Emily Williams is a Mentor from South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) and was selected to serve by SPUSD as the district's liaison. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement with Emily Williams for Induction from August 2019 through June 2020. 14.b.7. Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Unified School District, Gabrielino High School for 2019-2020 Summary: None. Rationale: Gabrielino High School would like to continue its partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters to provide additional services to at-risk students with a caring and positive role model. These students who are identified as low self-esteem, low social interaction skill, or low academic motivation would benefit from a weekly mentor to build self-confidence, self-worth and ultimately improve socially and academically. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of greater Los Angeles and Gabrielino High School for the 2019-2020 school year. 14.b.8. Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Unified School District, McKinley Elementary School for 2019-2020 Summary: None. Rationale: McKinley would like to continue its partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters for another year. In partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, McKinley would like to provide a one-to-one mentoring service to at-risk students. The mentors will be at McKinley every Friday for about an hour provide reading, working on schoolwork, relationship building, activities, playing games, sports, etc. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of greater Los Angeles and McKinley Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year. 14.b.9. Approve the Contract with East Los Angeles College (Escalante Math Program) and San Gabriel Unified School District, June 2019 - July 2019 Associated costs: $0. Summary: The Escalante Program through East Los Angeles College offers an integrated sequence of intermediate and advanced mathematics summer coursework at no cost to Gabrielino students. The courses will be offered on the GHS campus and taught by Gabrielino and Escalante hired teachers. The program is rigorous and designed to cover one year of course work (two semesters) in six weeks. Participants meet for four hours a day, five days a week for a total of 120 hours. Rationale: One of SGUSD’s and Gabrielino High School’s goals is to reduce the achievement gap. The Jaime Escalante program at East Los Angeles College was created to engage disadvantaged youth in a demanding academic regimen of pre-college and college level mathematics to prepare them to succeed in Advanced Placement and college level math courses. A partnership between Gabrielino High School and the ELAC Escalante program would enable underrepresented students’ access to the program at no cost on their home campus. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Contract with East Los Angeles College (Escalante Program) and San Gabriel Unified as part of the 2019 Summer School offerings at Gabrielino High School. 14.b.10. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 2 Attached. 14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES 14. c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 2 Attached. 14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No.2 Attached. The Board went to a second closed session at 7:39 PM. The Board returned to Open Session at 8:38 PM Action Taken in Closed Session:
9.a. ACTION - Reinstate Student No. 1502657 from Expulsion Summary: Reinstate from Expulsion Student No. 1502657 Comments/Discussion: Re-Opened Action: Approved. 9.b. ACTION - Reinstate Student No. 1602167 from Expulsion Summary: Reinstate from Expulsion Student No. 1602167 Comments/Discussion: Re-opened Action: Approved, 9.c. ACTION -Reinstate Student No. 1403461 from Expulsion Summary: Reinstate from Expulsion Student No. 1403461 Comments/Discussion: Re-opened Action: Approved. 14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE None. 15. ADJOURNMENT at 8: 40 PM. 15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS
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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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Join us at the next Board Meeting!
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