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Hello SGTA Members,
We have some GREAT NEWS! We renewed our SGTA bylaws and changed the wording to allow 1 school site representative per 10 teachers. Here are the open seats available: Wilson: 1 Site Representative Opening McKinley: 2 Site Representative Opening Washington: 2 Site Representative Openings Coolidge: 2 Site Representative Openings Jefferson Middle School: 2 Site Representative Openings Gabrielino: 5 Site Representative Openings Please step up and volunteer! For a complete list of Site Rep. responsibilities and stipend, read the candidacy form below! Thank you! SGTA Elections Committee & SGTA Executive Board Click Here for the Declaration of Candidacy Form due to Edith Gonzalez at sgta[email protected] by Friday, October 8th, 4:00 P.m.(make a copy of the form to edit)
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Hi GHS SGTA, We are having a new round of elections for additional Site Reps. With the new bylaws, our site can have up to 8 reps. We currently have three: Terri, Daphne, and Kat. If you would like to be a rep also, please fill out the form below. The election dates will be announced shortly. Best, Site Reps Please share the link to the Site Rep Declaration form with your site members no later than Friday, October 1st. Also, please remind them it is a Google Doc, and they will need to make their own copy in order to fill it out. Only digital submissions will be accepted, and declarations sent via district mail or email will not be accepted.
Please forward this to a contact at Coolidge and Washington since they do not presently have Site Reps. Thank you. SGTA Elections https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jBCtkDzWvdLVMSgaYcSLy6jdNO1XwP8VTfIz2YDSAxg/edit?usp=sharing Hello SGTA Reps and SGTA Equity Team, (please forward)
I am just touching base to see if anyone is interested in being on the SGTA Equity Team for 2021-2022. Several teachers have reached out to us asking how to work on improving our outreach for social and racial justice within our community. So here we go: Please take a look at the links below from our CTA Human Rights Department. Human Rights Department Programming - California Teachers Association cta.org There are also trainings coming up in October, November and December. (See attached flier) Here is the registration form for the October Part 1 and 2 Trainigs: So You Want to be an Anti-Racist Union? October 2021 - California Teachers Association So You Want to be an Anti-Racist Union? October 2021 - California Teacher...There is a conference in March that teachers may be interested in attending. CTA Human Rights and Equity Conference March 4-6 2022 https://www.cta.org/event/equity-human-rights-conference-2022 The Equity and Human Rights Conference captures the essence in CTA’s Mission Statement: to ensure that the dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected, and to secure a more equitable and democratic society. The conference combines speakers and workshops to provide all CTA members with a greater understanding of the issues of diversity and equity. Please ask teachers to reach out to site reps or myself if they are interested in attending the Trainings, Conferences and being a part of our SGTA Equity Team! Thank you, SGTA Exec Board MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
September 28, 2021 (Notes are Abridged) 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01pm B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD None 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:02 . RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:07 P.M. A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION No action. B. SWEAR-IN Student Board Members Joseph Aguilar, Gabrielino High School and Jessie Lopez, Del Mar High School for the 2021-2022 School Year C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Gary Scott D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No discussion. Unanimously approved Should read Resolution 2021-2022 E. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD None 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Unanimously approved 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORTS - Student Board Members Del Mar High School, Jessie Lopez: No report. Gabrielino High School, Joseph Aguilar :No report. B. REPORT - Governing Board President, Rochelle Haas Thank you to the student board members. SGUSD takes student involvement very seriously. We truly value student input. Thank you Mr. Lopez and Mr. Aguilar for serving as student board members. It’s been a crazy time - many families are still struggling. Take the time to breathe and be cognizant of mental health. Go get Starbucks and go take that walk (take care of your mental health). We need to be of the best health to continue serving our families and children. Thank you everyone for your willingness to serve. C. REPORT - Superintendent, Jim Symonds Welcome everyone! Welcome Jessie and Joseph, we’re so happy to have you on board and you will enjoy this experience. I’d like to commend our entire school community, and it feels like we’re finally settling in. All staff and teachers welcomed students with open arms and open hearts. You can feel the love in the air at all the sites. Thank you everyone, you’re doing a great job. We’ve been lucky to have an extremely low case rate in SGUSD. Our safety and health protocols are working. Thank you principals. On Oct 4th we’ll start our weekly surveillance testing for students and staff. Thank you Mr. Perry for setting that up. We’ll also be starting the optional modified quarantine schedule. Those students that were masked and have no symptoms will be part of the modified quarantine schedule. Let’s focus on social emotional wellness in our district. Let’s focus on empathy from our portrait of a graduate. We’re learning more of the social emotional struggles our students are experiencing. We will add extra support for these needs. We can now make some adjustments to our game plan and put our resources to where they are needed so we can help our students navigate through these difficult times. Thank you to our SGUSD police department for their support and responsiveness. Thank you, Dane and Cecily. D. RECOGNITION - Michael Tang, Gabrielino High School, National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Recognition presented by Dr. Dave Rynkiewicz. The National Merit Scholarship is very prestigious. Recognition of Michael Tang, current Senior, on his PSAT from his Junior year. Congratulations! E. PRESENTATION - Piper Sandler & Co. C. RECOGNITION - Michael Bishop (CBO Interim) Financial advisors - Piper Sandler & Co. Would like to review 3 things tonight; Bond Measures. Refinance those outstanding bonds. Tap into unused funds under Measure A and combine that with the refinance. Overview of Measure S (Repair and modernize old middle/elementary schools such as heating, roofing, etc.) Passed in 2002 Measure A (provide quality education such as computer technology and quality school environment - repair facilities) was passed in 2008-65 million bond. 5.5 mil remaining which can be accessed by the district for projects. Bond Refinance : $5,005,000 of old measure S a $26,485,651 of Measure A bond 5.23% (old bonds) to estimated 2.77% (new bonds) Opportunity to access remaining funds from Measure A Access 5.5 million dollars. May include modernization of Wilson Elementary School. Taxpayers will overall pay less if we refinance. Net benefit: $110,018 (See fulll Presentation on School Board Agenda for Exact Numbers) Ferchew: Wilson-having these funds would help us move forward. This is a 2 for 1 option. We’re able to have a net positive for taxpayers through this process. We’re happy to move forward with this. Scott: Thank you for this. We’ve been able to revamp all of our schools except one. This is a great opportunity for our district and community to finish the work that we started. I think this makes sense. Tcheng: I think saving taxpayers money is always good, so thank you. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 8/2021-22 of the Governing Board of the San Gabriel Unified School District to Update the Statutory School Fees Imposed on New Residential and Commercial/Industrial Development Projects The administration recommends the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 8/2021-22 in order for the District's Level 1 Fees to become effective on November 29, 2021 60 days after the adoption date. Once the public hearing has been held, the designee is authorized to execute the necessary documents. The district needs to adopt a Resolution updating the statutory school fees imposed on new residential and commercial/industrial development projects pursuant to Education Code Section 17620. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. Roll Call Vote: Rochelle Haas: aye Cheryl Shellhart: aye Ken Tcheng: aye Gary Scott: aye Cristina Alvarado: aye 2. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 9/2021-22 Authorizing District Representatives to The State Allocation Board / Office of Public School Construction and the Filing of Applications For Funding Under The State School Facility Programs Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 9/2021-22 Authorizing District Representatives to The State Allocation Board / Office of Public School Construction and the Filing of Applications For Funding Under The State School Facility Programs. This resolution will authorize the designee to execute any necessary documents. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. Roll Call Vote: Rochelle Haas: aye Cheryl Shellhart: aye Ken Tcheng: aye Gary Scott: aye Cristina Alvarado: aye 3. Approve Authorization to Enter into the Master Memorandum of Agreement by and Between The County of Los Angeles and The San Gabriel Unified School District For School-Sponsored Recreation Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve authorization to enter into the Master Memorandum of Agreement by and Between The County of Los Angeles and The San Gabriel Unified School District For School-Sponsored Recreation and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. This MOA will allow the San Gabriel Unified School District to enter into an agreement to use county parks for school-sponsored recreation. This was specifically requested for athletic events for Gabrielino High School. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken:Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 4. Approve 3-Year License Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Liminex, Inc. dba GoGuardian Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the 3-year license agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Liminex, Inc. dba GoGuardian and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. A 3-year license agreement with Liminex, Inc. dba GoGuardian will provide content filtering and classroom management software. This benefits the District with the necessary protection for our students who access the internet during the school day at all our school sites. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 07/2021-22, Notice Of Public Hearing for Sufficiency of Textbooks or Instructional Materials, School Year 2021-2022 Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 5/2020-21 certifying sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for each student in the District pursuant to Williams Legislation and Education Codes Sections 1240 (i) and 60119. Resolution No. 07/2021-22 will allow the District to certify to the State that it has met the legal requirements as set out in the Williams Settlement Legislation. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. Roll Call Vote: Rochelle Haas: aye Cheryl Shellhart: aye Ken Tcheng: aye Gary Scott: aye Cristina Alvarado: aye 2. Approve Contract with Hop Skip Drive for Transportation Services, School Year 2021-2022 (Special Education) Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the contract with Hop Skip Drive for transportation services, school year 2021-2022 (Special Education). The District needs to provide transportation for Special Education students in the San Gabriel Unified School District per their IEP team recommendations. Transportation companies need to follow the LA County Department Public Health and California Department of Public Health guidelines for the reopening of schools during the COVID pandemic. Hop Skip Drive has incorporated these guidelines and protocols in order to safely provide transportation for students. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 3. Approve the Contract Renewal for Instructure Incorporated for Certify Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the contract renewal for Instructure Incorporated for Certify. SGUSD’s data is submitted to the state of California’s-California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) on a regular basis. Managing data as a strategic asset is key to funding, compliance, decision-making and student success. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 4. Approve Ellevation Inc. Renewal and Dual Language Immersion Resource Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Ellevation Inc. renewal and Dual Language Immersion resource. Ellevation will allow District staff, school site administrators, and teachers, to more closely monitor English learners, identify areas of strength and growth, and intervene purposefully to support English learners. Ellevation will sync with Aeries nightly to keep all student data up-to-date. The platform can also pull data from iReady providing a more comprehensive snapshot of individual English learner performance. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 5. Approve the License Agreement for SMS Tech Solutions Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the License Agreement for SMS Tech Solutions. Purchase of the “Adobe Creative Cloud” will afford Del Mar High School students in our Career Technical Education (CTE) Business Management and Entrepreneurial Pathway, opportunities to develop presentation and management skills requisite for business success. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 6. Approve Quote for Goodheart-Wilcox (G-W) Publisher Online Learning Suite The Governing Board recommends the approval of the Quote for Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher Online Learning Suite. Purchase of the “School to Career" Online Learning Suite will afford Del Mar High School students in our Career Technical Education (CTE) Business Management and Entrepreneurial Pathway, a foundation for creating career goals using the 16 career clusters as a guide. College and Career Readiness activities covering writing, speaking, and listening are included, as well as Career Ready Practices. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 7. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Novak Educational Consulting Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Novak Educational Consulting. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a key element in providing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for all students. It is a part of the Tier 1 support that is universally utilized within all general education classrooms. As the district continues to deepen their work with MTSS, it is building a team of teacher UDL leaders who can become trainers in future phases of the MTSS and UDL work throughout the district. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 8. Approve the Consultant Agreement With Just Us 4 Youth Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement with Just Us 4 Youth. Partnering with “Just Us 4 Youth” will strengthen Del Mar High School's multi-tiered system of social-emotional support for students in the 2021-22 school year. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 9. Approve the Consultant Agreement with The Best Alternative The Virtual Independent Study Program is a new element to San Gabriel Unified School District. As such, Edgenuity, the curricular platform, is also new to the district and to its teachers. Edgenuity provides challenges to new users and having instructional coaches who are agile with the program and who have experience in the virtual classrooms can help support the program’s current students and possible growth ahead. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 10. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Jennifer Vargas Administration recommends the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Jennifer Vargas. The Induction Program needs to contract with a consultant who is experienced in providing support to induction candidates throughout the course of the program. Jennifer Vargas is experienced in teacher training and mentoring candidates, and will be able to mentor new teachers enrolled in the induction program for the 2021-2022 school year Financial Impact: Discussion: Scott: quality mentoring is the best gift we can give to our new teachers. I’m so glad we can do this. Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION D. HUMAN RESOURCES E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 10/2021-22 Authorizing Electronic Meetings of the Governing Board During a State of Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(E) Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 10/2021-22 Authorizing Electronic Meetings of the Governing Board During a State of Emergency Pursuant to Education Code Section 54953(e). Approval of Resolution No. 10/2021-22 would allow the Governing Board to continue to conduct meetings electronically beyond September 30, 2021. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. Roll Call Vote: Rochelle Haas: aye Cheryl Shellhart: aye Ken Tcheng: aye Gary Scott: aye Cristina Alvarado:aye 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Scott: I’m so grateful for our district's commitment to social emotional learning. If our students and staff are not in an emotional place where we can benefit from all we have offer. Unless you’re in a classroom and you’re a teacher, to reach and support these students, you can’t understand how difficult it is. Things are changing and everyone is always willing to move ahead and keep some stability. We have a relative calm right now, so thank you. Welcome to Joseph and Jesse and please ask us questions if you have them. Alvarado: I agree with the wellness and mental health focus. It is vital. Welcome Joseph and Jessie (student board members). Don’t be afraid to ask questions - give us your student perspective because it is important to us. Shellhart: Welcome Joseph and Jesse and please don’t be shy. Please ask us questions and we’re very open, reach out to us. Michael Tang, thank you and congratulations, what a great accomplishment and we’re very proud of you. Scott: Thank you GHS folks for supporting your fellow colleagues and students (especially Michael Tang). 10. CONSENT AGENDA NOTE: The Governing Board may take one (1) vote for all Consent Items including; Business Services, Educational Services, Human Resources and the Superintendent's Office. Items also may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the discretion of the Governing Board and voted on separately. A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 5 (21-22) Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 report No. 5 (21-22). 2. Essential Conference Report No. 5 Administration recommends to approve the following District employees be authorized to attend the virtual events listed. The representative of the District indicated will attend with no loss of salaries for District personnel, and with actual and necessary expenses paid for all attending as authorized by Education Code Sections 35172, 35173 and 44032, and the District's Board policies. Authorization for an advance of funds to cover actual and necessary expenses is hereby granted. Such Advances shall be repaid or adjusted upon filing of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve Essential Training Report No. 5 Administration recommends that the following District employees be authorized to attend the events attached. The representative of the District indicated will attend with no loss of salaries for District personnel, and with actual and necessary expenses paid for all attending as authorized by Education Code Sections 35172, 35173 and 44032, and the District's Board policies. Authorization for an advance of funds to cover actual and necessary expenses is hereby granted. Such Advances shall be repaid or adjusted upon filling of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred. C. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 5 Administration recommends the approval of the Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 5. 2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 5 Administration recommends to approve the Classified Personnel Status Report No. 5 D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12. ADJOURNMENT at 7:58 P.M. 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Hi GHS SGTA,
Here are the union rep meeting notes. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXF3sm9sWr5UBm6H9Y_nczaYFeoyETw9uOlb5dinBFw/edit?usp=sharing Best, Site Reps Hello SGTA Members,
We hope your school year is off to a great start! Tonight's school board meeting was very informative. There were parents who addressed the school board requesting the district to mandate vaccines for students. There were also 2 Presentations:
Please go to the district website to read the complete presentations. They can be found attached to the school board agendas. Thank you to our SGTA teachers who have copiously taken school board notes. See below for a quick reference. Thank you, SGTA SGTA Board Meeting Bullets MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD September 14, 2021 (Notes are Abridged) 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:04pm B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Angela Acosta Anguli- Coolidge Parent - My family was the first documented Covid case at Coolidge. I say “privilege” because our case was mild. I say privilege because our friends came out to help. The one symptom was loss of taste. I am speaking to remove the short sighted stigma to being the first positive case. My family was safe and precautions were taken. Our bubble was strong but the delta variant still overcame. Privileged because we can turn this into a positive one. I urge the district to start mandatory testing. We had one symptom, no taste. Testing cannot be an option, it must be mandatory. We feel blessed to have a community that did not ostracize us. We had neighbors drop off many things for us and staff members offered to help or drop off food. . Mandatory testing is the only way forward. Board members please join other nearby school districts through testing mandates. Schools are the foundation of our society. This is a moral and ethical obligation. Mandatory testing is the least we can do to keep our kids safe. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 6:08 p.m. 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 7:01 P.M. A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Action With 5-0 Vote approved appointment of Erin Ortiz as Director of Special Education B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No discussion. Unanimously approve D. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Virginia Yee: In-person learning is critical to a child’s success. Keeping covid under control and weekly mandatory testing is crucial, not voluntary. The problem is that parents who send their kids to school are those who will not take initiative to test. Just like in an aircraft, testing passengers is crucial. Why are we waiting for an outbreak to happen when weekly testing can help. Mandate a weekly test could be so proactive. Ensure safety of teachers and students. Alison Pistohl- Thank you for keeping our community safe. Thank you for quick responses when presented with problems. The testing plan is voluntary, I understand 100% is encouraged, however if it isn’t 100%, I urge you to make it mandatory. Educating our community is important to living in a Covid world. Education starts in the schools. Many times in history, in response to outbreaks, schools mandated vaccines to make sure viruses don't spread. Many vaccines are required to attend school. School vaccine requirements follows CDC guidelines. This community has already recommended vaccines to 12 and older. I encourage the board to require that vaccines in all students in our district, just like LAUSD has done. Especially for students who attend in person learning. Melissa and Jason Kan: During the SGUSD town hall, it was prioritized that safety is number one. Mandate weekly testing of all students (12 and older) and staff. Regular testing according to CDC helps students stay in school. Testing will detect asymptomatic students. Mandatory school vaccination is nothing new. (i.e. Chicken Pox, Measles…) We hope that SGUSD will follow LAUSD for weekly testing to ensure health and safety for our community. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Discussion: None No additions or corrections. Action Taken: 4-0 Alvarado-Abstained 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) A. Hearing and public comment on the San Gabriel Teacher's Association Initial Re-opener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2021-2022 school year. Initial Re-opener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2021-2022 school year. No Public Comments B. Hearing and public comment on the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Re-opener Proposal to the San Gabriel Teacher's Association for the 2021-2022 school year Initial Re-opener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2021-2022 school year. No Public Comments 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORT - Governing Board President Rochelle Haas - Attended Back to School Night on Zooms at Washington, MckInley. Look at the best interests of our community and nearby school districts. As a parent of a student at SGUSD, I see that the students really care and want to partake in the decision making. The kids are listening and look to us as parents first. They learn from their teachers and parents and can sense our anxiety and fears. The collateral damage of the school year loss was detrimental. Honor parent voice and choice and show our kids that in hard times, tough choices are made. B. REPORT - Superintendent Jim Symonds- Appreciate your comment Rochelle. I have a lot of thank you’s tonight. We are in our 4th week and I have to commend all of our teachers, staff and administrators to get our school year off to a positive start. The smiles on the kids were fantastic. At GAB the teachers were smiling, they were so thankful that they could have the kids back in classes and how much better this is than last year. We are doing well in SGUSD with the return of students. Our safety protocols are being followed and we are using data to guide our decisions. Tonight we will give a presentation about our surveillance testing program. Thank you cabinet for the research for the different programs for the testing program and finding one that makes the most sense for us at this time. Thank you Ross for another round of vaccine events for the families at Jeff middle school. 100 students received the vaccine from our community. Shoutout to Joan and the Ed services team and VISP teachers who are quickly navigating the virtual independent study program up and running. Many different guides for this legislation, and great resilience in the face of adversity. We’re partnering with other districts and experienced independent study teachers from Monrovia. Teamed up with Garden Grove and Fontana for the elementary VISP level. Thanks to our Business services, Larry, who has hit the ground running and your team is the best. Thank you for quickly navigating the AB130 . The pending legislation will allow school districts to collect ADA who are in quarantine as long as they are on independent study. . This is a dynamic moment in public school education. We must quickly navigate these quick changes. I’m proud of this district and the work of our employees, and standing united as they serve all the students in the SGUSD. C. RECOGNITION - Michael Bishop (CBO Interim) Much appreciation from School Board Members and SGUSD Cabinet. D. RECOGNITION - Joe Dixon (Director of Facilities Interim) Much appreciation from School Board Members and SGUSD Cabinet. E. PRESENTATION - COVID-19 Weekly Surveillance Testing Jim Symonds: To reduce the spread of Covid we are adding surveillance testing at school. Handwashing and mask wearing are layers of safety. By testing students and faculty on a weekly basis, we can minimize the spread of asymptomatic students who can spread viruses to others. Purpose of the district dashboard is to provide transparent data and provide parents with what to do to keep students safe (resources for families). Please refer to Phase 4 plan. Layers of mitigation are key. Ferchaw: Gives number of positive covid cases in our district. Updated daily during the week. Vaccination rate is a factor we look at. 86% got at least one shot that resides in San Gabriel unified. This is higher than average. 5 students and 1 staff member in our district. All nonschool occurrences. Mr. Perry: Here is our plan for weekly surveillance testing. This is based on parent consent. All in person K-12 students and staff who have not been infected with COVID in the last 90 days are invited to participate. Living Fit Nation will come out to test. Families will register once and that’s the only time they’ll have to do it. Once they are registered, the student will be able to be tested at their site. If a student’s family has no insurance, the company will charge the CARES ACT or the district will pick up the cost if it is denied. It is a live saliva test instead of nasal swab. Students will be excused from class, the test will only take 5 minutes to complete. The test for the entire school can be completed in 1-2 hours, but GAB may take longer. Employees can test during prep times. Results in 24-48 hours. If allowed, results will be shared with DEC. Joan Perez: Our primary focus and guiding principle is to keep our staff and students safe. We are trying to mitigate risk and reconnect our students at school. We want to make sure to address their mental health needs. The surveillance testing will help keep our students safe in school. We are trying to minimize disruption in instruction. Jim Symonds: Questions? Scott: What is the goal? Perry: Surveillance testing is weekly, once a week. Haas: If during surveillance testing a student is found to be positive, will the entire class have to be quarantined? Joan Perez: It depends. If students are 12 and older and are vaccinated, they can return back to class. Those who are not vaccinated, they will have to quarantine but it will be based on their proximity (close contact) based on seating chart. It is a case by case basis. We will adhere to guidelines if they were in contact for more than 15 minutes. Alvarado: Can you talk about the length of the quarantine? Perez: Quarantine for 10 days, unless on the 5th day they take a test. If the test is negative, then they can return on the 8th day. If they don’t test after the 5th day, then they quarantine for the entire 10 days. Haas: Are there any further questions from the Board? Thank you cabinet for the presentation. F. PRESENTATION - Unaudited Actuals 2020-2021 Ferchaw-This is a brief overview of unaudited actuals. Thanks to Jasmine and her staff for all the work to make sure all the books were closed. This provides a picture of where we stand at the end of the 2021 fiscal year. One of 4 times we are required to present to the board. Expenditures across the year is 67.8 million. Increased spending had to do with preparing for summer school. Also the current school year that occurred in 2021. We ended the year with a balance of 8.5 million and increased our fund balance by 1 million. On the unrestricted side our fund decreased. On the restricted side our fund increased. We did have sufficient reserves to meet the 3% requirement. Our revenues were greater than our expenditures. The benefits have been tracking upwards, the percent of salary has doubled. Our ADA has decreased by about 450 students from 2014-2015. Decreasing revenues but increasing costs is what we’re keeping an eye on. ADA will be crucial for 2022-23 funding. Will be forming a Budget Advisory committee. Any Questions? Scott: I’m trying to follow the PERS and STRS contributions. That is a snowball that's running downhill. Any legislation or hope that districts won’t have to pick up that significant amount of contribution. Ferchaw: The performance of the stock market will inform the contribution rates and we will look at the legislature to identify specific funds for these kinds of contributions. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve the 2020-2021 Unaudited Actuals The Administration recommends the Governing Board certify the Unaudited Actuals for the 2020- 2021 fiscal year as presented and authorize the designee to submit the financial report to Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. The 2020-2021 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 by September 10, 2021. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 2. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 4/2021-22 Inter-Fund Cash Transfer for 2020-21 Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 4/2021-22 inter-fund cash transfer for 2020-21. A cash transfer may be needed to maintain fiscal solvency. Scott - Yes Alvarado - yes Shellhart - yes Tcheng - yes Haas - yes Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 3. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 5/2021-22 Inter-Fund Cash Transfer For 2021-22 Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 5/2021-22 Inter-Fund Cash Transfer For 2021-22 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. A cash transfer may be needed to maintain fiscal solvency. Scott - Yes Alvarado - yes Shellhart - yes Tcheng - yes Haas - yes Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 4. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 6/2021-22, Establish a revised Gann Limit Calculation for 2020- 2021 and a Projected Gann Limit Calculation for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Years Each year, 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 adopt Resolution No. 6/2021-22, Gann Limit Calculations for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. The formal adoption of the resolution establishes that the District is in compliance with the mandates of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. Scott - Yes Alvarado - yes Shellhart - yes Tcheng - yes Haas - yes Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 5. Authorization to Call for Bid No. 01-21/22 for Districtwide Asphalt Paving and Sealcoating Administration recommends that the Governing Board authorize the call for Bid No. 01-21/22 for getting preset unit prices for paving and sealcoating districtwide and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. When it is in the best interest of the district, such contracts shall be made using competitive bidding Scott - Yes Alvarado - yes Shellhart - yes Tcheng - yes Haas - yes. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 6. Approve the Facilities Consulting Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Hancock Park & DeLong, Inc. Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Facilities Consulting Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Hancock Park & DeLong, Inc. and authorizes the designee to execute the necessary documents. Hancock Park and DeLong, Inc. assists school districts identify their eligibility for facilities funding from the State of California and supports school districts through the funding application process. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 7. Approve the Budget and Fiscal Process Review and Budget Advisory Committee Facilitation Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and School Services of California Inc. Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Budget and Fiscal Process Review and Budget Advisory Committee Facilitation agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and School Services of California Inc. (SSC) and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Data will be collected and reviewed on SGUSD's budget and fiscal processes to formulate recommendations to the San Gabriel Unified School District to streamline or standardize procedures. SSC will also assist in facilitating SGUSD’s Budget Advisory Committee over the fall and winter to develop consensus among this stakeholder group on recommendations for a cost savings plan that would be presented to the Governing Board. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 8. Approve Contract Agreement Between LFN Corporate Wellness and the San Gabriel Unified School District for COVID-19 Weekly Surveillance Testing Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the contract agreement between LFN Corporate Wellness and the San Gabriel Unified School District for COVID-19 Weekly Surveillance Testing and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. LFN Corporate Wellness will provide COVID-19 Testing to the San Gabriel Unified School District. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 9. Approve the Comparative Organizational Structure and Staffing Review Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and School Services of California Inc. Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Comparative Organizational Structure and Staffing Review Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and School Services of California Inc. and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. The report provided by School Services of California Inc. will include findings and recommendations for adjusting the organizational structure or staffing as appropriate for the District Office and school sites. Discussion: Tcheng: What’s our plan at the completion of this report? With the next couple of years of budget restrictions. The timing of the study? Ferchaw: Within 6 to 8 weeks, there will be a draft report shared with us. There will be a budget review process. Then we will have a discussion with the budget review advisory to provide guidance to the district. Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve Consultant Agreement with Paul Luelmo for Consultant Services for the State Performance Technical Assistance Project, School Year 2021-2023 (Special Education) Administration recommends the approval of the consultant agreement with Paul Luelmo to provide services as a Technical Assistance Facilitator related to the State Performance Technical Assistance Project to address Significant Disproportionality for certain sub groups within San Gabriel Unified School District. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 2. Approve Consultant Agreement with SpeechCom Inc. for Speech and Language Services, School Year 2021-2022 (Special Education) Administration recommends the approval of the consultant agreement with SpeechCom Inc. for speech and language services for the 2021-2022 school year. 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 one full time speech and language pathologist to provide speech services and/or testing for the 2021-2022 school year since a District Speech Pathologist resigned. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 3. Approve Consultant Agreement with SpeechCom Inc. for Part Time Speech and Language Pathologist, School Year 2021-2022 (Special Education) Administration recommends the approval of the consultant agreement with SpeechCom Inc. for a part time speech and language services for the 2021-2022 school year. 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 one part time speech and language pathologist to provide speech services and/or testing for the 2021-2022 school year. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 4. Approve Amended Consultant Agreement with Darlene Messinger Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Amended Consultant Agreement with Darlene Messinger.On August 24th the Governing Board approved the consultant agreement with Darlene Messinger to provide ongoing coaching support for 8 site leaders. There is a need to support one additional SGUSD educational leader for the 2021-22 school year. It is recommended that the Governing Board ratify the consultant agreement. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 5. Approve the Increase to the Edgenuity License Subscription Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Increase to the Edgenuity License Subscription.Regulations are changing rapidly during this time, and as such San Gabriel Unified is rising to meet the requirements with each pivot. Districts have just learned of the new expectations regarding elementary offerings. Therefore, San Gabriel is seeking to upgrade their recent contract with Edgenuity to meet the goals of providing more options for K-5 students that are aligned with in person offerings. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 6. Approve the Ballard & Tighe Frames for Fluency Purchase Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Ballard & Tighe Frames for Fluency purchase. To better support our Elementary English learners, the District is seeking a program to specifically target oral language development for Newcomers. Frames for Fluency provides explicit language instruction Newcomers need. The daily practice of English language forms and functions provides a strong foundation for Newcomers. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 7. Approve the ESGI 12-Month License for TK - 1st grade Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the ESGI 12-Month License for TK - 1st grade. SGUSD recognizes one of the most significant impacts of the emergency distance learning initiated in March, 2020 due to COVID-19, will be the loss of learning, both in academic content and skills. To address this, SGUSD’s school programs are committed to offering enhanced assessments and interventions in the critical areas of Reading and Mathematics, which will support accelerated learning across all subject areas. Teachers will administer a range of assessments to determine student academic need, and these include ESGI an “Easy Progress Monitoring” tool designed to support transitional kindergarten through grade 1 teachers who administer One-on-One assessments and to collect common data to identify areas of need. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 8. Approve NCS Pearson, Inc. Quote for BESS and BASC-3 Platforms Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the NCS Pearson, Inc. Quote for BESS and BASC-3 Platform. SGUSD is implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) which includes strategies to identify where students need mental health support. The district will be using a universal mental health screening tool, the Behavior and Emotional Screening System (BESS) to complete this process. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 9. Approve the Consulting Agreement with Dr. Brinell Anderson Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consulting Agreement with Dr. Brinell Anderson. Dr. Brinell Anderson will provide professional development to Del Mar High School staff during the 2021-22 school year. Sessions will focus upon building a trauma-informed classroom, including understanding how trauma impacts students’ cognitive, emotional, and relational capacities; resilience-building tools and strategies to use in the classroom addressing the impact of the trauma associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; and self-care and well-being strategies to counter the impact of vicarious trauma. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 10. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Miki Evangelista Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreements with Miki Evangelista. Miki Evangelista is an educator-consultant who specializes in universal screeners in literacy for elementary students. With her partners, Elizabeth and Therapi, provide trainings in the Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessment and also help guide discussions in comprehensive intervention programs. It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement with [name] and her partners to provide support for the district Intervention teachers in identifying the growth areas of students, K-5. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 11. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Elisabeth Jones Administration Recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Elisabeth Jones. Elisabeth Jones is an educator-consultant who specializes in universal screeners in literacy for elementary students. With her partners, Miki and Therapi, provide trainings in the Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessment and also help guide discussions in comprehensive intervention programs. It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement with [name] and her partners to provide support for the district Intervention teachers in identifying the growth areas of students, K-5. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 12. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Therapi Kaplan Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreements with Miki Evangelista. Therapi Kaplan is an educator-consultant who specializes in universal screeners in literacy for elementary students. With her partners, Elizabeth and Miki, provide trainings in the Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessment and also help guide discussions in comprehensive intervention programs. It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement with [name] and her partners to provide support for the district Intervention teachers in identifying the growth areas of students, K-5. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 13. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Umar Hakim-Dey for Intellect Love Mercy Foundation (ILM) Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Umar Hakim-Dey for Intellect Love Mercy Foundation (ILM). The Intellect Love Mercy Foundation (ILM) mission is to help build capacity for purpose-driven organizations and individuals through program development, audience insights, and 1-to-1 professional coaching. Umar Hakim- Day from Intellect Love Mercy Foundation (ILM) will design and schedule with Del Mar’s leadership, six interactive sessions that will focus on tenets of leadership, restorative justice, and/or personal capacity building of core values (skills, interests, and values.) Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 14. Approve the Proposal for Theatre of Hearts Inc. Youth First Administration recommends that the Governing Board Approve the proposal for Theatre of Hearts Inc. Youth First. The Theatre of Hearts provides high quality, standards-based multi-disciplinary arts education workshops in Los Angeles County. The Del Mar High School proposal includes 12 two hour long in person visual arts workshops, and will culminate in a Mural Maquette to showcase Del Mar students’ learning, accomplishments and mural design. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 15. Approve the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Proposal Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Proposal. The Del Mar High School school site council approved the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory services proposal to enhance arts education and increase students' college and career readiness. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION D. HUMAN RESOURCES E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Renew Employment Contract with Ross Perry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources - May 13, 2020-June 30, 2023 It is recommended the Governing Board approve the renewal of employment contract with Ross Perry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources commencing May 13, 2020-June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: $152,913, working 225 days Excluding holidays and weekends. Hold 10 days of vacation. 50% contribution! Monthly $300 travel allowance. Can be terminated without cause, and can receive his current benefits. Stipend upon doctoral degree. May participate in health benefits like employees. Accrue sick leave. Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 2. Approve Second Amendment of Employment Contract with Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services - May 13, 2020-June 30, 2023 It is recommended the Governing Board approve the second amendment to employment contract with Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services commencing May 13, 2020- June 30, 2023. Discussion: None Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Gary Scott - I find myself being astounded by how many people it takes to look after our students. The amount of passion and dedication is tremendous. Welcome to Erin Ortiz. We embrace our goals. I find myself enjoying the actuals presentation...Dr. Joan is one of my favorite human beings, no one works harder. Thank you to everyone in this district, SGTA, cabinet, everyone who managed to make this happen. We are calm in an ocean of madness. I encourage everyone to listen to what our president (Haas) said earlier - we got to do better and set a good example. I am proud to be part of this district. Cheryl Shellhart - I just want to welcome Erin Ortiz to our family. I look forward to meeting you in person. We have some work ahead of us, but welcome. Thank you to Washington and Roosevelt for their Back to School Zoom and inviting us. Third, on a personal note, we welcomed our grandson Christopher. Cristina Alvarado- What Dr. Scott said! He spoke so eloquently. We were hoping Covid would be over, but the Delta variant came and threw us for a loop. But we’re doing the best we can and the staff is great. I couldn’t be prouder and wouldn't want to be in any other district. People are crazy and I was watching the news and in. We’re in a weird place, but this district has something to be proud of. Thank you San Gabriel. Ken Tcheng - Having rejoined the board recently, I want to give thanks to Jim and his leadership teams. The atmosphere is different than before. There is alot of communication and collaboration. This is much appreciated. I want to convey thank yous to Jim and his leadership. 10. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve Consent Agenda in Total. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Accept Donation(s) to the San Gabriel Unified School District The Administration recommends that the Governing Board accepts these donations to the San Gabriel Unified School District. 2. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments, Goods, And Services Received For August 2021 - Report No. 3 Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve Warrants Issued for Payments, Goods, and Services received for August 2021 - Report No. 3. 3. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 4 (21-22) Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 report No. 4 (21-22). B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 4 Administration recommends the approval of the Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 4. 2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 4 Administration recommends to approve the Classified Personnel Status Report No. 4 D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12. ADJOURNMENT at 8:20 P.M. Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Complete Attachments Join us at the next Board Meeting!
Hi GHS SGTA, Here are the rep council notes from the meeting this week. Let us know if you have any questions or if you need any help. You should have also gotten an email with the board meeting bullet points from San Gabriel Teachers Association. Let us know if you did not receive it. Best, Site Reps Kat, Terri, Daphne MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
August 24, 2021 (notes are abridged version) 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:02 p.m. B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 4 Members Present, Quorum Established, Cristina Alvarado Absent 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Dana Smith, Coolidge Parent: Disappointed in outdoor learning spaces and guidelines. ⅘ not eligible for vaccines yet. Son in 4th grade class, 35 students, tables, no individual desks. Disappointed to return to those classrooms. We are aware of medical grade filters. We know there is Virtual Learning. The district should have planned this summer for additional spaces. We were told ⅔ grade students would be eating inside. District has received extra $$$$ for these issues. We can do better. There should be zero barriers. Need action to be taken. Angela Acosta Angiuli, Coolidge Parent: Made the decision to send our child back to school in-person. Play structure use will need to be addressed. We chose In-person learning for play time. Glad school is being updated. Castle structure on the playground was packed. We ask that playtime schedule is staggered, additions play time be allowed, play area zoning be enforced, more cleaning of equipment. Mr. Angiuli, Coolidge Parent: Questions Regarding Covid cases with child who tests positive. Rochelle Haas stated that his question may be addressed during Open Session. Luis Origel: School district has invited Covid into our rooms by not establishing Covid testing. Failure to meet this criteria is another reason to establish a baseline testing. This is a request to have baseline testing, increase student to teacher ratios, rainy day schedule plan, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/COMPLAINTS (Pursuant to Government Code §54957, subd. (b)(1)) 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:00 p.m. A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Gary Scott C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No discussion. Unanimously approve D. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Liliane Idylle: Parent 4th grade at Coolidge; Friday evening parent teacher meeting we found out that students would be sitting with no distancing. Lots more issues than seating arrangements, students are eating inside and classrooms with 32 students. A group of parents emailed the principal. We began an online petition asking for improved physical distancing and class reduction; 20 students, individual desks, and weekly covid tests. Believes her school was not as prepared as others. Asking for stricter rules. Please enforce the measures and want to see changes now. Please let the parents help you. Allison Grinsdal: The LA County recommends that class sizes be kept smaller and 3 feet social distancing. Believes that the district is not following recommendations. School has tables and not individual desks for all classrooms. Believes that the district chose combo classes to maximize class size. There are plenty of outdoor spaces but kids are still sitting inside with insufficient seating. Would like us to follow San Marino guidelines. Tom Pistohl : Our district should be going above and beyond and student safety should be top priority. We should have baseline testing, more outside lunch tables and social distancing. Only one table outside, but instead they are eating inside next to other kids. Some are sitting on the ground or in the hot sun. What else is the district planning to add, this is only a starting point. Dena Dragoo: Good evening Board, teachers, and parents. I am a Kinder teacher at Wilson and the Union President. Thank you for two successful work days before we had students on campus. We also had a great day for New Teacher Orientation. We welcomed 25 new teachers this year (ELD, ELA , Math, Nurse and Counselor). We started with social and emotional wellness the first week of school. We had our first Union meeting today. Admin Ross Perry and Nurse Kathy Leon attended the first rep council meeting. They went over protocol for the Covid Exposure Management Plan. We want this to be clear for teachers and parents. We started off safely and thank you to Wilson principal for a great start. I would also like to address that we have four combo classes in the district and it is a concern. Board members if we cannot lower class sizes we hope to add aids in those combo classes. Thank you parents for speaking up and thank you board members for listening. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2021 Discussion: None No additions or corrections. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved All in favor: Aye 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORT - Governing Board President Rochelle Haas: Welcome everyone back. It was great to see students on campus again and delighted to do the morning drop off for my children. It says alot when you actually miss the morning traffic for drop off. I feel confident this will be a good year and I know there are alot of concerns. I appreciate people who are sharing those concerns and speaking up. The staff at SG are aware of the needs of the students. I was able to visit all 8 sites and at many sites it looked like a party. At Gab, I was able to watch the morning entry procedures and it was smooth, Great job GAB. At Jefferson, teachers were helping students get to their classes. Morning assembly at Roos was super cute and the principal used a bear to show social distancing. Peeked at STEM activities for the year at Del Mar. At MCK, WASH, and COOL I saw recess and lunch. At WIL I saw the end of the day dismissal. Always a joy to see people on campus. I observed 3 things: 1. staff and site admin were looking for ways to be more efficient. 2. High level of mask compliance, even outside students wearing them. 3. Students were really happy to be back on campus and excited to be in a classroom again and hanging outside with their friends. At GAB, students were heading to class with joy. Starting the school year, I’d like to share that last week I was in Europe with my daughter. It was a tearful goodbye but we’ve learned as parents to let our kids go and explore the world, the time goes by very quickly and all too soon they will grow up. Life is an adventure, meant to be shared. B. REPORT - Superintendent Jim Symonds: Welcome everyone to the 2021 -2022 school year. Traffic was back in the city. Happy to be back and visit all the schools. Our Virtual Independent Schools took off and a big shout out to the teachers, principals who made a great return to school happened. I attended an outdoor assembly at Wilson Elementary. Great Welcome Back Speech at our back to school. The Guest Speaker spoke on diversity and equity and we will continue to put into place our multiple tiered systems of support. I would like to thank our parents for bringing the attention to our board. Today we visited Coolidge campus to look at playground concerns and staffing configurations. We will continue to remain flexible and stick together as a team to help address any academic setbacks. We hope for a good year this year. C. PUBLIC NOTICE - D. PUBLIC NOTICE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 3547, San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Re-opener Proposal to the San Gabriel Teachers Association for the 2021-2022 School Year Public Notice of the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Re-opener Proposal to the San Gabriel Teachers Association for the 2021-2022 school year pursuant to Government Code section 3547. A public hearing regarding the proposal will be scheduled by the Board of Education for the next Board meeting. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. (Roll Call) Adopt Resolution No. 03/21-22 Authorizing Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to Process Routine Budget Revisions, Adjustments and Transfers Administration recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 03/21-22 Authorizing Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to Process Routine Budget Revisions, Adjustments and Transfers and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. The Resolution No. 03/2021-22 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. Financial Impact: Discussion: none or sometimes there is a discussion Action Taken: 5-0 Roll Call Vote: Rochelle Haas Aye Cheryl Shellhart Aye Ken Tcheng Aye Gary Scott Aye Cristina Alvarado Aye 2. Approve Additional Architect Services with DLR Group Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve additional architect services with DRL Group and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Additional services rendered for the Wilson Elementary School Modernization project. 3. Approve Contract Agreement Between Fulgent Therapeutics, LLC and the San Gabriel Unified School District Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the contract agreement between Fulgent Therapeutics, LLC and the San Gabriel Unified School District and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Fulgent Therapeutics will provide COVID-19 Testing to the San Gabriel Unified School District. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve Consolidated Application, Spring Data Collection 2021-2022 Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consolidated Application, Spring Data Collection 2021-2022. The Consolidated Application is used by the California Department of Education to distribute funds from various Federal programs to county offices, school districts, and charter schools throughout California. Every local educational agency (LEA) certifies the Spring Release data collections to document participation in Federal programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and provides assurances that the LEA will comply with the legal requirements of each program. The Spring Release of the application documents participation in various federal categorical programs and includes assurances that the LEA will comply with the legal requirements of each program. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 2. Approve the Increase to the Consultant Agreement with Dr. Kezia Gopaul-Knights Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the increase to the Consultant Agreement with Dr. Kezia Gopaul Knights. On May 11, 2021, the Governing Board approved the agreement with Dr. Kezia Gopaul-Knights for $2,800.00. The amount listed on the board agenda’s financial impact is insufficient to pay for appropriate services to be rendered. It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the increase from $2,800 to $4,400 and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 3. Approve the Renewal License Agreement with Document Tracking Services Administration recommends the approval of the Renewal license agreement with Document Tracking Services. 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. 4. Approve the Consultant Agreement Renewal with Amy Gerling Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement renewal with Amy Gerling. 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. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 5. Approve the Consultant Agreement Renewal with Emily Williams Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement renewal with Emily Williams. 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. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 6. Approve the Consultant Agreement Renewal with Karen Reid Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement renewal with Karen Reid. 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. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken:Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor 7. Approve the Consultant Agreement Renewal with Stacy King Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement renewal with Stacy King. 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. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 8. Approve the Consulting Agreement with Darlene Messinger Administration recommends the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Darlene Messinger. To provide ongoing coaching support to SGUSD educational leaders and build on established relationships in improving instructional leadership practices in the 2021-22 school year. 9. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales. The Leader in Me is based on paradigms, content, and practices that, when implemented with excellence, transforms how a school community approaches education and redefines what school greatness means for the 21st century. This agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales would provide Aligning Academics training for Coolidge Elementary. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken:Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 10. Approve the Consultant Agreement with International Service Agency Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the Consultant Agreement with International Service Agency. The International Service Agency has provided the San Gabriel School District with over 30 years of oral and written translations in order to facilitate meaningful communication between the schools and the parents. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. 11. Approve Consultant Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Jean Hicks Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the consultant agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Jean Hicks. Due to the resignation of the Director of Special Education and Special Education Program Administrator, there is a need for an interim Director to co-manage the Special Education Department. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: 12. Approve the Contract with Los Angeles Arts Group Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the contract with Los Angeles Arts Group. As delineated in the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Model Program vision, presented at the August 10, 2021, board meeting, and in line with the VAPA Strategic Plan, SGUSD will partner with the LA Arts Group to provide dance and theater instruction to our 4th and 5th grade students. Funding for this venture will come from the LA County Arts Ed Collective grant and fundraising. Financial Impact: Discussion: none Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Increase the Substitute Teacher Daily Rate of Pay Due to the pandemic we are experiencing difficulty in attracting and hiring qualified substitute teachers in the San Gabriel Unified School District. The substitute rate of pay of $130 per day is not competitive enough to retain quality substitutes. Financial Impact: Discussion: Scott: This is long overdue and I am glad we are doing it. Action Taken: Moved and Seconded for Approval. All in favor. E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Scott: Our kids need a sense of security and safety. All of us are committed to doing that. Thank you to everybody and to parents who raised concerns. Some of the issues in other school districts are chaotic and I'm thankful we are here. We care about the people that provide our children the love and support that we can’t provide. Virtual back to school was pretty cool. With less than 24hour notice, the district pivoted and it was smooth and seamless.. Kudos to parents and colleagues here we go! We will make it work. VP Shellhart: First, new teacher orientation was wonderful. Wonderful to be in person again. So many new teachers, 25. Great to see new faces and excitement to join the SGUSD family. Second, the welcome back breakfast was great. Speaker was intense and great. Lots of good stuff in the chat box. Glad it was virtual so I could attend, I was sick. Went on behalf of Haas. I plan on being on campus and addressing concerns. Will be communicating with principals when to visit. Thank you and see ya later. Ken Tcheng: Congratulations for the school district opening. Excited to help the district and the schools this year. Thank you for all your help making this school year a success. 10. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve Consent Agenda in Total. Action Taken: Unanimously Approved A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 3 (21-22) Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve purchase orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 3 (21-22). B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve Essential Training Report No. 3 Administration recommends that the following District employees be authorized to attend the events attached. The representative of the District indicated will attend with no loss of salaries for District personnel, and with actual and necessary expenses paid for all attending as authorized by Education Code Sections 35172, 35173 and 44032, and the District's Board policies. Authorization for an advance of funds to cover actual and necessary expenses is hereby granted. Such Advances shall be repaid or adjusted upon filling of a regular claim for the actual and necessary expenses incurred. C. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 3 Administration recommends the approval of the Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 3. 2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 3 Administration recommends to approve the Classified Personnel Status Report No. 3 3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 3 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. D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 3 Administration recommends approval of the essential training travel report No. 3. 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12. ADJOURNMENT at 7:43pm Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Complete Attachments Thank you to our SGTA Teachers who stepped up to take our Board Bullets Notes! Team Work! Join us at the next Board Meeting!
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