SHOW OFF YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
Join us for some Friday fun! Girls Volleyball at 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Football Team at 7:00 p.m. San Gabriel Teachers Association would like to invite you to come and show your Teacher Spirit by supporting our wonderful Volleyball, Football and Cheerleading Teams! When: Friday, October 4, 2019 Where: Gabrielino High School In addition - Each SGTA Teacher wearing an SGTA shirt will receive dinner at the Gabrielino ASB snack bar!
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Board Meeting Highlights:
We ARE stronger together! Link to Full Agenda 2018-2019 CAASPP Presentation DLR Architecture Increase for GHS Music/Dance Wrestling Bldg LACOE PBIS Contract LACOE TEAL Contract LACOE Regional Transportation Contract Multiple Measures Data Contract Consultant Agreement- CA Science Center Board Policy Updates 14.a.2.Essential Training Report No. 4 P.O. Report No. 4 Classified PSR No. 4 Certificated PSR No. 4 14.b.2. Essential Training Report No. 4 OPENING PROCEDURE 1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 PM. 1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: All members present. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD: None. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:01 PM. (NOTE: If the Governing Board does not complete Closed Session, it will RECONVENE the meeting to open session and RECESS the meeting to closed session after all open session business has been conducted.) 3.a. STUDENT DISCIPLINE (Education Code §35146) Expulsion - Student No. 1527946 3.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code §54957 (b).) 3.c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code §54957.6) Employee Organizations: · San Gabriel Teachers Association · Teamsters Local 911 Agency Designated Representatives: James Symonds, Acting Superintendent Ross Perry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Employee Organization: Unrepresented/Management and Unrepresented/Confidential Agency Designated Representative: James Symonds, Acting Superintendent 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:00 p.m. 4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Board ratifies resignation of a classified employee 5-0 in closed session 4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to adopt the agenda as presented and/or rearrange agenda items to accommodate arrival of audience members.) Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the September 24, 2019 Governing Board meeting agenda. Agenda unanimously approved. 4.d. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD regarding Items on the agenda, as well as, not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the San Gabriel Unified School District Governing Board. A member of the public may choose to speak to an agenda item during public comment or at the time the Governing Board considers that item. Requests: None 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. 7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S) 7.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members (3 mins) Del Mar High School, Cecilia Venegas Updates for Del Mar, JMS, McKinley, and Wilson school sites. Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan Updates for GHS including trial block schedules, Coolidge, Roosevelt (passed unannounced Williams review), and Washington. 7.b. REPORT - Board President (3 mins) President Shellhart: Enjoyed DM Parent information night with best attendance seen in years. Excited about upcoming Catalina field trip. Visited Coolidge and McKinley with Mr. Ammon. Met with SGTA Rep meeting- valued open communication and conversations with inclusion and SPED. We need to follow through on some of those ideas and she will follow up with the Board at a later time. 7.c. REPORT - Acting Superintendent (3 mins) Mr. Symonds- Week 6 and things are moving smoothly. Attended Equity Conference in Indian Wells with ideas for equity and social/Emotional learning for our next staff development days. Came back with new ideas for November 1st. Packed Open House at DMHS. Enrollment continues to look good. Mandarin Immersion is at capacity of 28 students. Shout out to Ingrid Lin and Ed Services team. Exciting day last Thursday with the district lock-down. Fantastic response of staff and students. Surveyed principals for perspective and ideas for tweaks to our district response plan. Began classroom walk-throughs with Dr. Joan Perez at JMS last week. Fun to watch our teachers in action. Annual DEC BBQ with Mr. Symonds, Perry and Wong manning the grill. Looking forward to Washington bell dedication next week. 7.d. PRESENTATION - SGUSD 2018-2019 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Report A presentation on the 2018-2019 CAASPP will be given by Dr. Joan Perez, Director of Assessment and Professional Development. Presentation attached. Comments: Ms. Alvarado- asked about change (dip in scores) at JMS in ELA v. Math; What is the reason behind that? Dr. Perez- New ELA curriculum could be a reason for the dip in scores; can circle back to see if differences are also across the state; we can also come back with cohort data later. Scores are not following the same cohort of students in Grade 8 last year as this year. Dr. Scott- A trend to fewer numbers of below standard students; it’s still a good marker for us. Dr. Perez- that is the direction that we want to see. We need to look at the students who are on the cusp. Dr. Scott- this might not be fair, but what is the sample size? These are percentages but how many students are represented. Mr. Ammon- The hard counts are provided on the side. Ms. Navarro- Presented information on LTELs - Long term English Learners. Majority are not meeting standards: 181 at JMS and 153 at GHS, 11 at DMHS. JMS Data Dive with ELA dept to problem solve how to serve the population. GHS- LTELs have well-developed oral fluency, but need to develop strategies to improve academic literacy and teacher data chats with students. Ms. Alvarado- Are they not feeling confident? Are most of these students on IEPs? Ms. Navarro- No, that is a common misconception. LTELs have unique needs that need to be addressed separate from an EL classroom. Ms. Alvarado- I'm really glad you are looking at different strategies. Ms. Haas- What are the reasons for non-progression? Ms. Navarro- there is stagnation without sufficient supports. Mr. Ammon- In close to 8 years on the Board, this is the best I've ever seen. Best to present in the aggregate rather than note specific sites. Are you noting differences in the younger grades? Dr. Perez- We look at the whole. Data is just data. We need to analyze and see how to use it and make predictions. Look at the trends over time, and use it as a tool to drive instruction. Mr. Ammon- Noted Monrovia concern about connection with the device usage at home. Dr. Perez- Different philosophies. Need to be able to use both- a balance between use of devices and books. Dr. Scott- How to get our students to language proficiency. If it was easy, we would already have figured it out. These are not dumb kids. Dr. Perez- Jim and I have had discussions about how to attack it from all angles and get these kids proficient earlier. 8. BUSINESS SERVICES 8.a. ACTION - Proposal Adjustment from DLR Group on the Gabrielino High School Music and Multi-Purpose Fitness Building Project Summary: The DLR Group has submitted a proposal for the adjustment to their architectural and engineering fee based on the approved bid for the Gabrielino High School Music and Multi-Purpose Fitness Building Project. Total fee increase &66,980. See attachment. Rationale: The fee associated with the building and site design is based on the contract dated January 6, 2016. The original fee was based on an estimated construction value of $6,000,000. The revised fee is based on the approved bid for the project and associated "schedule of values". Recommended Motion: The Administration recommends to approve the Proposal Adjustment from DLR Group on the Gabrielino High School Music and Multi-Purpose Fitness Building Project. Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 9.a. ACTION - Approve Expulsion of Student No. 1527946 Summary: Pursuant to Education Code 48918 and San Gabriel Unified School District Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5144.1, student number 1527946 has waived the right to an Expulsion Hearing, has stipulated to the facts of the case and admitted to violations of Education Code. The parent has agreed to the suspended expulsion that is being recommended to the Governing Board. This is a Student Support Services issue and will be discussed in closed session. Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 9.b. ACTION - Approve Contract with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to Provide Positive Behavioral Instruction and Support (PBIS) Training to Four SGUSD Schools See attachment. $15,600 per district for any of Strand A-e and G trainings selected by district and $3,900 for up to 4 district schools. Summary: LACOE provides in-depth PBIS training to interested districts. The training involves a three-tiered approach which generally takes three or more years to fully implement. Four San Gabriel USD schools; Roosevelt, Washington, Wilson, and Jefferson will continue their path of implementation of this program on the third year. PBIS is specifically named in the LCAP plan and will help schools create a safe and welcoming learning environment where students and families feel more connected to their schools. Rationale: PBIS provides Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) for school sites to organize evidence-based behavioral interventions that enhance academic and behavior outcomes for all students. The premise of PBIS is that continual teaching, modeling, recognizing, and rewarding of positive student behavior will reduce unnecessary discipline and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety, and learning. PBIS schools apply a multi-tiered approach to prevention, using disciplinary data and principles of behavior analysis to develop school-wide, targeted, and individualized interventions and supports to improve school climate. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the contract with LACOE to provide Positive Behavioral Instruction and Support (PBIS) training to four schools during the 2019-2020 school year. Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 9.c. ACTION - Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Multiple Measures, LLC for School Year 2019-2020 Summary: The San Gabriel Unified School District will use Multiple Measure data reports for the LCAP, professional development planning, and the reporting of State and local indicators for the California Dashboard. See attachment. Total Service Agreement will be $8,732.50, and includes group, subgroup, and pupil reporting for State Assessments administered during the 2018-19 academic school year, ELPAC initial assessments administered during the 2019-20 academic school year, and up to 4 years of prior year data. Rationale: Since the California Dashboard has been in place, there is a great need for SGUSD to have a data reporting tool to assist staff and stakeholders with creating data reports that examine the Districts local and State indicators. Multiple Measures, LLC allows the District, school sites, and teachers to develop a wide array of reports including CAASPP and ELPAC data, and student group data that empowers District and site stakeholders to make informed decisions for teaching and learning. Data from Multiple Measures is carried over from year to year, streamlining annual updates for all District users. Multiple Measures, LLC provides free unlimited customer support, remote training, and a Ready Reports inbox for all teachers. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Multiple Measures, LLC for School Year 2019-2020. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 9.d. ACTION - Approve Contract with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for Technology Enhanced Art Learning (TEAL) Project, Professional Development, Curriculum and Instructional Services (CIS) Costs not to exceed $1,500. See attachment. Summary: San Gabriel Unified School District will select four TEAL Coaches. Optimal participation will consist of an administrator, TK-6 teacher, MTSS/PBIS staff member, and a representative of the Expanded Learning Staff (ELS). These coaches will work together to embed SEL content and awareness into arts-based teaching practices. Participants will increase knowledge to promote student creativity and well-being, increase knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practices, and social and emotional competencies. Rationale: LACOE have partnered with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC) and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) to provide high quality professional development through a blended learning model, focused on Arts Integration, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and trauma-informed practices. Participants will cultivate a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) mindset and produce equitable outcomes with the TEAL Project, by aligning MTSS/PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) frameworks, and Local Accountability Plan (LCAP). Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of Contract with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for Technology Enhanced Art Learning (TEAL) Project, Professional Development, Curriculum and Instructional Services (CIS) Mr. Ammon requests additional information from Mr. Symonds. A great addition to our VAPA program. Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 9.e. ACTION - Approve Revised Contract for Regional Transportation Services with Los Angeles County Office of Education, School Year 2019-2020 (Special Education) Summary: The District provides transportation to Special Education students as determined by their Individualized Education Plan. LACOE has provided transportation for Special Education students living in the San Gabriel Unified District. This contract needs to be renewed with its updated costs for transportation. See attached contract for specific details. “It is estimated that the District shall pay LACOE Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars ($335,038.00) for a maximum of 210 days of home-to-school transportation service.” See attachment. Rationale: The District provides transportation to Special Education students as determined by their Individualized Education Plan. LACOE has provided transportation for Special Education students living in the San Gabriel Unified District. This contract needs to be renewed with its updated costs for transportation. See attached contract for specific details. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the contract with LACOE for regional school transportation services to provide transportation for Special Education students per their Individualized Education Plan for the 2019-2020 school year. Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 9.f. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement Between San Gabriel Unified and California Science Center Foundation for 2019-2020 District agrees to pay the Consultant a sum of $ 7,500.00 upon completion of the services. See attachment. Summary: The Foundation will facilitate up to two days of the CA NGSS TIME process. September 30, 2019 – District Lens and Prescreen, 6 hrs. One day in October 2019 – Paper screen Facilitation, 6 hrs. The Foundation will provide two Professional Development staff per day. Foundation staff will research the chosen instructional materials and plan appropriately for the Prescreen and Paper screen process. The Foundation will provide all the activity materials and supplies, handouts, and online support materials for participants. Foundation staff and SGUSD staff will communicate and work collaboratively to ensure the successful delivery of the instructional material adoption process. Rationale: The California Science Center Foundation will deliver training on CA NGSS TIME (California NGSS Toolkit for Instructional Material Evaluation), that will support the adoption process of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) instructional materials for 6th – 12th grade in the San Gabriel Unified School District during the fall of 2019. The process will enable the district adoption committee to make informed purchasing decisions, considering the alignment of available instructional materials to NGSS. It will also provide the district with information about future professional learning needs and possible supplements or augmentations needed for a selected program(s). Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Consultant Agreement between San Gabriel Unified and California Science Center Foundation for 2019-2020. Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES 11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11.a. DISCUSSION - Review California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy Revision Recommendations (First Reading) BP/AR 5141.21 Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions Rationale: Review amended policies as per California School Boards Association (CSBA) suggested revisions as per new mandates, laws, or regulations. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the Governing Board review the first reading for California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board Policy revisions. Mr. Symonds- I've worked with Mr. Perry on the administration of insulin. Mr. Ammon- Opening consequences of administering medical marijuana. Something to think about in terms of consequences. Z. Ayala- Clarification on bringing this back as a second reading and for Action. 12. GOVERNING BOARD 12.a. DISCUSSION - Superintendent Search, Next Steps Summary: This agenda item provides an opportunity for the Governing Board to discuss the status of the Superintendent search. Pres. Shellhart has requested Mr. Perry to begin with an RFP with firms to begin the timeline and search. Mr. Perry- SMUSD just did this last year, so I have consulted with them on the process. It can be done through an RFP. We would like firms to present a proposal. Dr. Scott- most people I've spoken with about this is the process takes 4-6 months. Who is out there? We need to see presentations. Want to be in a good position. President Shellhart- We want to bring this into open session so that we are transparent in the process Dr. Scott- We will be involving all stakeholders. Whatever we do, it’s going to involve everybody. 12.b. DISCUSSION - Consider Rescheduling the October 22, 2019 Governing Board Meeting to October 29, 2019 Commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Closed Session Recommended Motion Action Taken: Motion passed unanimously. 13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE: (This section provides an opportunity for the Governing Board to share information with other Board Members and members of the public.) Ms. Alvarez: October 10th La Casa dinner. Mary Camarado being honored this year. Saturday October 12th, at 2:00 Joey Claro- Ramona Parlor dedication of the Washington school bell. Plaque to be presented. School Board members and City Council members invited. Thanked Ms. Dunville for her partnership on this. Mr. Ammon: Shout out to the Teamsters. DMHS Parent Info Night was truly special. Best attended ever. Every campus for parent info night has an energy and collaborative spirit and attributed it to the new administration. Ms. Haas: Thank you for taking the initiative on the sound system at JMS. Classroom visitation in D. Tom's classroom. Also visited Ms. Mayer's class on fan-fiction crossover. Every student in the class was completely engaged. Exciting to see kids engaged in their own learning. Visited Mandarin Dual Immersion and DBL. Looking forward to Eagle band competition. Dr. Scott: Not a whole lot since I saw you last. JMS sound system up and running with a proposal for a permanent repair. Worked on Wilson sound system as well. Selected to be a validation judge for Golden Bell. We've been selected to do a presentation on Music Immersion at CSBA. Expecting a Golden Bell for Music Immersion. 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: P.O. Report change from Mr. Wong. Dr. Scott: Recognized Georgia Singleton for taking on Speech and Debate at Roosevelt. Mr. Ammon: Noted PSR and number of staff taking on additional assignments. Recommended Motion: Consent Agenda approved unanimously. 14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES 14.a.1 Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 4 (Attached) P.O. Report change from Mr. Wong. Recommended Motion: The Administration recommends the approval of the Purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 4. 14.a.2. Essential Travel Report No. 4 (Attached) Recommended Motion: The 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 filing of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred. 14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 14.b.1. Approve Declaration of Surplus Materials and Obsolete Equipment in the San Gabriel Unified School District for the 2019-2020 School Year Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board declare materials and obsolete equipment as surplus and of insufficient value to conduct a public sale and authorize its disposal. 14.b.2. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 4 (Attached) 14.b.3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 4 (Attached) 14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES 14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 4 (Attached) 14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 4 (Attached) 14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 15. ADJOURNMENT 15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS · Tuesday, October 8, 2019 · Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Note change in date. · Tuesday, November 19, 2019 · Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Join us at the next Board Meeting! October 8, 2019 6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes Keep wearing those shirts!! Show we are unified! Board Meeting Highlights:
We ARE stronger together! Link to Full Agenda Unaudited Actuals Presentation Gann Limit 10b. DBL-UCLA Center X Proposal 10b. DBL-UCLA Center X Contract 10c. Budding Consultant Agreement 10d. McKinley Contract Lift Enrichment 11a. Loma Linda University Contract 13a. Symonds Contract Addendum 15.a.2. P.O. Report No.3 15.b.2. Consultant Agreement- Watanabe 15.c.1. Certificated PSR No.3 15.c.2. Classified PSR No. 3 15.d.1. Conference Report No. 3 1.RECEPTION (5:45-6:00 P.M.) San Gabriel Teachers Association Recognition of the San Gabriel Unified School District Governing Board 2. OPENING PROCEDURE 2.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:04 PM 2.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM all members present. 3. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD None. 3.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:04 PM (NOTE: If the Governing Board does not complete Closed Session, it will RECONVENE the meeting to open session and RECESS the meeting to closed session after all open session business has been conducted.) 4.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9) Potential exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Section 54956.9 One (1) Potential Case 4.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code §54957 (b).) 4.c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code §54957.6) Unrepresented Employee: Acting Superintendent Negotiator: James Baca, Legal Counsel; Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Employee Organizations: · San Gabriel Teachers Association · Teamsters Local 911 Negotiators: James Symonds, Acting Superintendent Ross Perry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Employee Organization: Unrepresented/Confidential Agency Designated Representative: James Symonds, Acting Superintendent 5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:04 PM 5.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION No items taken in closed session. 5.b. SWEAR-IN Student Board Members Jocelyn Tan, Gabrielino High School and Cecilia Venegas, Del Mar High School for the 2019-2020 School Year 5.c. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Manny Quezada, new Assistant Principal, Jefferson Middle School 5.d. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to adopt the agenda as presented and/or rearrange agenda items to accommodate arrival of audience members.) Agenda approved with 15c moved to Item 6. Approved unanimously. 5.e. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD regarding Items on the agenda, as well as, not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the San Gabriel Unified School District Governing Board. A member of the public may choose to speak to an agenda item during public comment or at the time the Governing Board considers that item. 6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) Move approval of Certificated PSR to welcome Manny Quezada, new Assistant Principal of Jefferson Middle School. Moved and approved unanimously by the Board. Mr. Quezada participated in Back-to-School Night and felt" the family love." Noted he is very happy to be here. 6.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2019 Governing Board Meeting Comments/Revisions: None. Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 6.b. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the September 3, 2019 Special Governing Board Meeting Comments/Revisions: None. Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7.a. PUBLIC HEARING - Notice of Public Hearing on Sufficiency of Textbooks or Instructional Materials, California Education Code 60119, School Year 2019-2020, to Comply with Williams Legislation, Effective January 1, 2005 Comments: None. 8. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S) 8.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members (3 mins) Del Mar High School, Cecilia Venegas: Report for Del Mar HS on upcoming Open House and upcoming field trip Report for JMS and Jacob Haas walkway for Eagle scout project. Choir will be performing at the Angels game; Karaoke night to support the music program Report for McKinley: Open House; new Lift After-school cooking program Report for Wilson: Open House, PBIS Opening presentation for parents at Open House; celebrated new Dual Immersion Mandarin Kinder program Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan 8.b. REPORT - Board President (3 mins) GHS: Parent Night; ASB Club sign ups Coolidge: Parent Night, Book Fair; Leader in Me continues Roosevelt: Parent Night; PBIS Kick-off; Promethean Summit sponsored by staff Washington: Successful Parent Night; Family movie night 8b. Board President Report: President Shellhart welcomed both student school board reps and encouraged them to participate. Annual Assignment of Board Members to School Sites: Coolidge- Mr. Ammon McKinley- Pres. Shellhart Roosevelt- Dr. Scott Washington- Ms. Alvarado Wilson- Ms. Haas JMS- Ms. Haas and Dr. Scott DMHS- Ms. Alvarado GHS- President Shellhart and Mr. Ammon September 11th remembrance provided by President Shellhart. 8c. Mr Symonds- Acting Supt report
8.d. PRESENTATION - 2018-2019 Unaudited Actuals A presentation on the 2018-2019 Unaudited Actuals will be given by William Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services. The revenues were up by about $2,000,000 with about $2,000,000 less in expenses. Resulted in an increase to the fund balance. Note that these are un-audited calculations. We are currently in an audit that will look at the un-audited actuals and the revenues. They will audit for proof the monies were spent in the correct way. We'd rather have a fund balance increase that a fund balance decrease as we did int he 2017-2018. There has been a lot of transition in the Accounting office, so we are getting extra help with this. We are also being audited on procedures and Title 1 procedures. We have reached the LCAP gap funding. There will not be a jump in revenue, only COLA increases. Movement in Sacramento to increase school funding. SGUSD Board adopted to support CSBA proposal of Full and Fair Funding bill (NOTE: CTA recommends a different measure which is also supported by groups such as the League of Women Voters.) QUESTIONS/Comments: Dr. Scott- Thank you. You've accomplished a big task with little help. Mr. Wong- I've have had a lot of help from the people upstairs. Mr. Ammon: We got the right person for the right job. 9. BUSINESS SERVICES 9.a. ACTION - 2018-2019 Unaudited Actuals The 2018-2019 books are officially closed with all operating funds carrying positive fund balances and meeting reserve requirements, if applicable. The Unaudited Actuals packet will be available online and at the District Office by September 6, 2019. Rationale: In compliance with Education Code (EC) Section 42100, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (County Office) requests that districts file their Board approved 2018-2019 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report with the County Office by September 15, 2019. The report is required in State SACS software format with original signed governing board certification form. Recommended Motion: The Administration recommends the Governing Board certify the Unaudited Actuals for the 2018-2019 fiscal year as presented and authorize the Administration or designee to submit the financial report to Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 9.b. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No.6/2019-20, Establish a revised Gann Limit Calculation for 2018-2019 and a Projected Gann Limit Calculation for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Years The formal adoption of the resolution establishes that the District is in compliance with the mandates of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. Rationale: In November 1979, the citizens of California approved Proposition 4, commonly known as the Gann Limit. This ballot initiative established a maximum appropriation limit for public agencies. Under this constitutional amendment, districts are required to calculate a maximum appropriation each year. The San Gabriel Unified School District's final 2018-2019 appropriation amount subject to the GANN Limit is $37,996,541.83. The GANN Limit maximum for the 2019-2020 fiscal year is estimated at $39,341,030.46. Recommended Motion: The Administration recommends that District staff calculates the Gann Limit appropriations each year in compliance with Article XIII B of the California Constitution. The attached resolution identifies that the District is within the amount subject to appropriations limit. Therefore, it is recommended the Governing Board approve Resolution No. 6/2019-20, Gann Limit Calculations for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 and authorize the Administration or designee to execute the necessary documents. Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 10. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 10.a. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No.5/2019-20, Notice of Public Hearing for Sufficiency of Textbooks or Instructional Materials, School Year 2019-2020 Resolution No. 5/2019-20 will allow the District to certify to the State that it has met the legal requirements as set out in the Williams Settlement Legislation. Rationale: The Williams Legislation, effective January 1, 2005, altered the previous requirements for district compliance and certification of adequate instructional materials. Beginning in 2005-06, a school district's Governing Board is required to hold a public hearing to determine whether sufficient instructional materials or textbooks are available for each student, including English Language Learners, within the first eight weeks of the school year. To comply with the Williams Legislation, Resolution No. 5 is being submitted, wherein the Acting Superintendent has determined and certifies that each pupil in the district has, in the 2019-2020 school year, sufficient textbooks or instructional materials or both, in each of the following subjects, consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum framework adopted by the state board: reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and history/social science, elective courses in foreign language. The Acting Superintendent has also determined the availability of laboratory science equipment as applicable to science laboratory courses offered in grades 9-12, inclusive. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 5/2019-20 certifying sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for each student in the District pursuant to Williams Legislation and Education Codes Sections 1240 (i) and 60119. Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 10.b. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement Between San Gabriel Unified School District and The Regents of the University of California on Behalf of UCLA GSE and IS CENTER X for Professional Development-Design Based Learning 2019-2021 This partnership will support ongoing efforts in San Gabriel Unified School District to improve student achievement by strengthening the knowledge and skills of our classroom teachers. Teachers will receive ongoing professional development in the area of Design-Based Learning. *This agreement is based on a 2-year, 120–hour minimum commitment for a total of $55,200. Rationale: Partnership Goals: - Teachers will explore the field of Design-Based Learning and explore student-centered methods for teaching higher level thinking skills associated with self-advocacy and social consciousness to support student mastery of the K-12 standards. - Teachers will collaborate in high functioning professional learning communities to develop a year-long Design-Based Learning Curriculum, including a sequence of Design Challenges and high quality, standards-aligned Guided Lessons. - Teachers will increase student accessibility to core curriculum through deeper, interdisciplinary learning that addresses the needs of diverse learners. - Teachers will develop and refine civics connections to promote equity in the existing Design-Based Learning program by analyzing standards and themes in the curriculum. - San Gabriel Unified School District will become self-sustaining in the Design-Based Learning methodology, utilizing the expertise of the teacher coaches who have completed 120 or more hours of Design-Based Learning professional development. Ongoing partnership goals: *Selected teachers may be eligible to become Design-Based Learning trainers through UCLA Center X. Recommended Motion: Comments: Mr. Ammon asked Mr. Symonds for more information. Mr. Symonds: Special to see the commitment from teachers in the district to DBL. SGUSD has the biggest cohort in the area. We are leading the charge, Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 10.c. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Deborah Budding for an Independent Educational Evaluation of a Special Education Student, School Year 2019-2020 The San Gabriel Unified School District needs to provide an independent educational evaluation for a ninth-grade student. The District is obligated to contract with a specialist who can provide an impartial evaluation since the parent is in disagreement with the District's psychoeducational evaluation. District agrees to pay the Consultant a sum of $ 5,800.00 upon completion of the services. Rationale: The parent is in disagreement with the District’s psychoeducational evaluation. In accordance with the West San Gabriel Valley SELPA’s Independent Educational Evaluation Policy, the parent may seek an Independent Educational Evaluation when they are in disagreement with an evaluation completed by the District. Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the Lift Enrichment, Inc. Contract Between McKinley Elementary and San Gabriel Unified School District for After School Fee-based Cooking Lessons. Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 10.d. ACTION – Approve the Lift Enrichment, Inc. Contract Between McKinley Elementary and San Gabriel Unified School District for After School Fee-based Cooking Lessons Lift Enrichment will provide after school fee-based cooking lessons appropriate for students in grades K-5. There will be 6 sessions every Wednesday from 1:35-2:35 pm from September 25th – October 30th. Recommended Motion: Comments: Mrs. Alvarado- May we have more information. How does this come about? Concerned about using a fee based program when students cannot afford to participate. Mr. Symonds- It is a fee based session, however there is an opportunity for scholarships. It is a separate issue than the situation with the SEF program suit. It is an- after school program. We have several programs that are fee based and others that are not fee based, but we make sure to work with the after-school programs to offer scholarships to those students who wish to participate. Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 10.e. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Brian McDonald for Special Education Psychological Services, School Year 2019-2020 Special education students who attend school in the San Gabriel Unified School District may require counseling services per their IEP. Students need to be assessed in any area of suspected disability, per the IEP team’s recommendation. The District agrees to pay the Consultant an amount not to exceed $ 20,000.00 upon completion of the services. Rationale: Special education students who attend school in the San Gabriel Unified School District may require counseling services per their IEP. In addition, 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 psychologist to provide psychoeducational testing and/or counseling services on an as-needed basis for students in the district. Dr. Brian McDonald is able to provide part time support to provide these services Recommended Motion: Administration recommends the approval of the consultant agreement with Dr. Brian McDonald for Special Education Psychological Services for the 2019-2020 school year. Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 11. HUMAN RESOURCES 11.a. ACTION - Approve Student Teaching Agreement Between San Gabriel Unified School District and Loma Linda University An agreement with Loma Linda University enables student teachers to engage in their practice teaching in the District. The term of this agreement is from July 16, 2019 to July 15, 2024. The District will provide Master Teachers for their student teachers. Note: Compensation rate for District Master Teachers is not listed in the documentation. Rationale: An Agreement with Loma Linda University enables Loma Linda University 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. Recommended Motion: The formal written agreement has just been received from Loma Linda University and Board approval is needed so that the District master Teachers can be compensated. Therefore, It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Student Teaching Agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Loma Linda University. Comments: Dr. Scott: Glad we got them. Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 12. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE None. 13. GOVERNING BOARD 13.a. ACTION - Approve Addendum to Contract of Employment for James G. Symonds, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, to Serve as Acting Superintendent Rationale: At a special Board meeting of July 24, 2019, the Board took action to appoint James "Jim" Symonds as Acting Superintendent during the period of District Superintendent John Pappalardo’s leave of absence. At a special Board meeting on September 3, 2019, the Board took action to accept the resignation of District Superintendent John Pappalardo. The Board desires to formalize Mr. Symonds’ service as Acting Superintendent with an Addendum to his current Contract of Employment for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, which shall set forth the additional duties Mr. Symonds has been and will continue to perform for the term of the Addendum as Acting Superintendent, and provide additional compensation therefore during the term of his service in that position. (Emphasis added.) See additional information regarding additional benefits including health benefits and 403(b). Reference Note to Members: Current contract for Mr. Symonds: $149,915 Proposed contract addendum for Mr. Symonds: $157,410.75 Contract for Dr. Pappalardo: $240,969 Contract for Y. Mendoza: $175,000 Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the Addendum to the Contract of Employment for James "Jim" Symonds to serve as Acting Superintendent be approved, which term shall be retroactive and effective July 24, 2019, and shall continue until a permanent Superintendent is selected and reports to duty, or as otherwise determined by the Governing Board. Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 14. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE: (This section provides an opportunity for the Governing Board to share information with other Board Members and members of the public.) Ms. Alvarez: Put Oct 12 at 2 PM to dedicate the 150th anniversary of the bell at Washington. The Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West to commemorate 150 years of education here in San Gabriel. Working with Ms. Dunville and Mr. Perry on this. Thank you to the teachers for the recognition and cards. Mr. Ammon: Thanked the new student members. Thanked SGTA for the positivity in the air. Ms. Haas: Busy start to the year, Thank you to the teachers and want to continue to support you in what you do best. Attended Wilson and Gabrielino. Thank you Ms. Heinrich. Impressed to see the student samples in the Mandarin Dual Immersion Kinder Program. FOrmally thanked the JMS custodial staff and admin for support of her son's Eagle project, Dr. Scott: Wonderful energy at Jefferson. SO much to be proud of. Attended PBIS at Wilson. Great energy and spirit with the GHS band. Ivonne Contreras is the right person for the job. Thank you to Jenna Dizon for the beautiful cards. Pres. Shellhart: Dates for AYC and La Casa dinners to be provided by Zulma. 15. 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.) Recommended Motion: Comments: None Action Taken: Unanimously approved. 15.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES 15.a.1. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for August 2019 - Report No. 3 15.a.2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 3 (Attached) 15.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 15.b.1. Approve the Gabrielino High School Football Team to Compete in a Football Game with Southwest High School in San Diego, California, September 6-7, 2019 The game will provide the team with the “real world” experience in the areas of service, respect and character. 15.b.2. Approve Renewal of Consultant Agreement with Carole Watanabe-Lee for Induction Professional Development from July 2019 through June 2020 (Attached) District agrees to pay the Consultant the rate of $32 an hour, not to exceed $825 15.b.3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 3 (Attached) 15.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES 15.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 3 (Attached) 15.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 3 (Attached) 15.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 15.d.1. Approve Essential Travel Report No. 3(Attached) 16. ADJOURNMENT at 8:00 PM 16.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS · Tuesday, September 24, 2019 · Tuesday, October 8, 2019 · Tuesday, October 22, 2019 · Tuesday, November 19, 2019 · Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Join us at the next Board Meeting! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Come early at 5:30 for a brief presentation from SGTALeadership! 6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes Keep wearing those shirts!! Show we are unified! September 6, 2019 Attention SGTA Members, Your SGTA Executive Board and Rep Council would like to thank our school board members for their continued efforts to move this district forward. So please join us prior to the Tuesday, September 10th School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and help us celebrate "New Beginnings!" There will be brief presentation and reception at 5:45 p.m. We look forward to seeing you in attendance. There will be cake! Thank you, SGTA Executive Board & SGTA Representative Council Hi GHS SGTA team,
Prior to board meetings, you will receive an email about notable items. This will serve to keep you informed and give you time to prepare to attend, if interested. The next board meeting is on Tuesday. SGTA will be presenting the Board with thank you signs and a cake to thank them for their service. In addition to their dedicated years of service, this past year, they listened to SGTA concerns about our previous Superintendent and removed him from the position. SGTA is looking forward to a stronger working relationship with the Board in the future and want this reception to set that tone. If you are interested in this item, arrive at 5:45. Items of note on the Board Agenda include: * New Student board members: Jocelyn Tan (GHS) and Cecilia Venegas (Del Mar). * Presentation of the Unaudited Actuals by Asst. Sup. Will Wong * Approval of Jim Symond's contract addendum, in which he will receive additional compensation while serving in two roles (Acting Superintendent and Asst. Superintendent) * Approval for the football team to compete with Southwest High School in San Diego. If you are interested in the later items, arrive by 7pm. As always, if you have any needs or concerns, please reach out. We would like to help you. As a union, we are stronger together. Best, Site Reps Special Board Meeting: Resignation and General Release of Dr. John W. Pappalardo We ARE stronger together! Link to Full Agenda SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS Special Board Meeting San Gabriel USD September 3, 2019 1. OPENING PROCEDURE 1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM 1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. All Board Members present:Ms. Alvarez, Mr. Ammon, Ms. Haas, Dr. Scott, Ms. Shellhart. Cabinet: Mr. Symonds, Mr. Wong. 1.c. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.d. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Recommended Motion: Administration recommends approval of the September 3, 2019 Special Governing Board meeting agenda. Comments/Revisions: None. Action taken: Approved unanimously. 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) Summary: One (1) case: Resignation Agreement and General Release with Dr. John W. Pappalardo. 3.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code §54957.1 (a)(3).) 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at:7:42 PM 4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Announcements: Resignation Agreement and General Release with Dr. John W. Pappalardo approved. Resignation accepted as of September 4, 2019. Under the terms of the agreement and exchange for release of claims, Dr. Pappalardo shall receive his base salary and doctoral stipend for the term of his contract of employment through June 30, 2020 for a total of $202,476.70 and health and welfare benefits he currently receives through June 2020 or until he secures other employment, whichever is sooner. Action taken: Unanimously approved in roll call vote. 15. ADJOURNMENT at:7:44 PM 15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS
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