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Board Meeting Highlights:
Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Attachments Attachments: District Grading Procedures: COVID 19 TABLED Cost of Bd Candidate Statements EideBailley Consulting for Business Services Contract Purchase Orders Report 14 Warrants for Payments Report 10 Classified PSR 15 School Psych Job Description Note: No report on Certificated Personnel (Certificated PSR) provided prior to the Board Meeting. 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 PM B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Quorum established. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD None. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:02 PM A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code §54957 (b).) Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Principal, Del Mar High School Director, Student Support Services 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:01 PM A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION The Board voted 5-0 appointing Dr. Joan Perez as Asst. Superintendent of Educational Services. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Alvarado C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Discussion: Ms. Haas Table Item B.1. due to LACOE offering new guidance today regarding district grading policies in DIstance Learning. Mr. Symonds on Grading Policy (Item B1) tabled. We developed a district grading policy with our teams to try to get out the information quickly. CDE stated that there could be no harm done to students though grading at this time. K-8 Credit for DIstance Learning. High schools were proposed for a credit/no credit policy.d Today, LACOE stated that LEAs could develop their own policies, but students may opt in for a grade option. We can give our students a chance to earn their grade, even though colleges are accepting the C/NC. We will be adding the grade opt in option for students who wish. We also want to make sure that special ed students are able to earn credit. We received input from teachers, parents, and staff. The LACOE guidance was unanticipated. Action Taken: Agenda approved with tabling of item B1 and direction to continue to evaluate what our grading guidelines will be. Requests to address Board: Donald Hoard: Appreciate willingness to read and respond to emails regarding concerns about the grading policy. We are pleased that you are revising the grading ideas. I want to support my daughter who was fuming about this (Credit/No Credit) when it was first announced. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2020 Discussion:None Action Taken: Approved unanimously 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S). 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORTS - Student Board Members Del Mar High School, Cecilia Venegas DMHS history team will compete virtually this year. VIrtual student of the week and 2nd trimester awards will continue virtually. JMS Distance Learning is in full swing. Working on making contact with students who are not participating. Also working on a virtual graduation celebration. McKinley doing well during the pandemic. Staff is collaborating and appreciates support from the district. Wilson: Making sure that the needs of students, teachers and staff are being met. Teachers are in daily communication with its families and students. Ms.Contreras met with PTA families and discussed possible plans for a virtual 5th grade celebrations. Also working through PBIS through DL. Interview process wrapping up for new Dual Immersion Mandarin class. Dr. Scott asked Cecilia how she is doing. "Bummed out, but doing my best. We are doing multiple zoom meetings a week." Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan GHS: Haley Mo'okini CIF Division 5 player of the year. ASB virtual activities to keep students engaged and united during Distance Learning. Graduation will be live streamed on June 12th. Everyone is adjusting to DL. Washington efforts to assist families in need. Dr. Scott asked Jocelyn how she is doing. We are sad about this happening in our senior year. B. REPORT - Governing Board President, Dr. Gary Scott So much going on. One of the issues is people who have trouble hearing and masks cover mouths making it difficult for them to understand. So many issues result from this. Thanks to Jim, WIll, Ross and Joan. Miss seeing teachers and classrooms the most. I cant' begin to thank you enough for the astonishing work the teachers are doing. Thanks to our support staff too. The cafeteria staff making and delivering food to our families. There are a thousand stories of people doing extraordinary things. We will get through it, we're doing great, and thanks to all for making it happen. C. REPORT – Superintendent, Mr. Jim Symonds I agree- this is a time to express thanks to all our employees, students and families and the efforts of the community, keeping everyone safe and healthy while providing continuity of learning. A huge thanks to our IT team and Eric Chau for their work to make sure our students have equitable access. You are heros in my book. Our food Services- Isabel and her team putting themselves in harms way feeding up to 450 students a day. Our teachers in making the transition to DL. SPED making sure our students have access. Our site administrators on the front lines making sure their schools go virtual. Kudos to everyone in our community and our Board. Sorrow and sadness for our seniors that their end of the year is ending this way. We are working to make a virtual celebration of high quality. Thank you to our team making the grading policies that will include the changes LACOE recommended today. All of you have inspired us. Congratulations, Joan. We're so happy to have you on board. I feel like we have the dream team. Thank you all. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve to Authorize Award of E-Rate Service Contract 2020-2021 The Administration recommends the approval to authorize of E-Rate Service Contract 2020-2021 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. The District’s three-year contract for internet services are up for renewal starting the new school year. Upon board approval, a three-year contract will be awarded to LACOE for approximately $70,000 and a three-year contract to Spectrum for approximately $150,000. Financial Impact: Total: $222,000 Other: 3 years Discussion: Mr. Wong- changing the contract to AT&T, not Spectrum. Financial impact is the same. Action Taken: Approved unanimously with change as stated. 2. Approve Renewed Consultant Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and EideBailly The Administration recommends the approval of the renewed consultant agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Eide Bailly and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. Entering agreement with Eide Bailly (formally Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co.) to receive consulting services in the business operation in 2020-2021. Financial Impact: The hourly rates are as follows (we are billed monthly for services): Partner/Principal/Senior Manager/Director is $250/hour Consultant/Manager is $225/hour Senior Associate is $175/hour Associate is $150/hour Paraprofessional is $100/hour Increase: $25.00/hour Other: This has increased for all staff categories except the paraprofessional. Discussion: None Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 3. Approve the Revised Renewal Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and the West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area for Reimbursement of Employee OnLoan The Administration recommends to approve the revised renewal Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and the West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area for Reimbursement of Employee On-Loan. An employee-on-loan agreement between WSGV/SELPA and SGUSD is proposed for approval to meet the financial and employment policy and regulations of both parties for the service rendered by a program specialist employed by SGUSD to the entire membership of the WSGV/SELPA. Financial Impact Other: The employment cost is fully reimbursed by WSGV/SELPA to SGUSD. Discussion: None Action Taken: Approved unanimously. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Adopt San Gabriel Unified's Grading, ELD Instruction and Credit Guidelines During Covid-19 School Closures (Attached) It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the San Gabriel Unified's grading, ELD instruction and credit guidelines during the Covid-19 school closures. Discussion: None. Action Taken: Tabled as stated above. C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 14/2019-20, Proclaiming May 5, 2020, as Staff Appreciation Day It is most important to recognize the employees of the San Gabriel Unified School District for their contributions to the students of our community. Therefore, the Administration recommends that Resolution No. 14/2019-20 be adopted. May is the month in which certificated and classified staff throughout California and the nation are formally recognized for their contributions to the students with whom they work. Attached is Resolution No. 14/2019-20 which proclaims May 5, 2020, as Staff Appreciation Day in the San Gabriel Unified School District. Discussion: Dr. Scott- Cinco de Mayo. I think we should buy tequila for all the staff. To all the teachers, it goes without saying. We'll figure out a way (to celebrate the teachers.) Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 2. ACTION - Approve Revised Job Description, School Psychologist Administration recommends the approval of revised job description, School Psychologist. (Attached) Discussion: Discussed previously per Dr. Scott, Action Taken: Approved unanimously. E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Appointment of Labor Negotiator(s) (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6) It is recommended that the Governing Board take action to appoint a labor negotiator to represent the Board in discussing salary and benefits with candidates for unrepresented employee position. The Board will consider and possibly take action to appoint one or more labor negotiator(s) to represent the Board in discussing salary and benefits with candidates for unrepresented employee position: Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Discussion: This is to appoint Superintendent Symonds for subsequent contract resolutions. Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 2. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 13/2019-20, In the Matter of Cost of Candidate Statement for the November 3, 2020 Governing Board Consolidated Election It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt resolution No. 13/2019-20, in the matter of cost of candidate statement for the November 3, 2020 consolidated election for Governing Board members. A signed resolution needs to be submitted to Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. The 4/17/2020 adoption of resolution No. 13/2019-20 would require candidates to pay the estimated cost in advance and limits the candidate statement to a maximum of 200 words, and that the District will bill the candidate after the election for costs which exceed the estimate by the Registrar-Recorder. (Attached) Discussion: None. Action Taken: Approved unanimously. 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ammon: Echo congratulations to Del Mar History team. We are very proud of your accomplishments. Express gratitude. We are trying to help clients stay afloat with small business falling on hard times. We see acts of human kindness. Thank you to Mr. Symonds and his team. This district is stepping up in many ways beyond the education. Ms. Alvarado: I echo what everyone said. These are hard times. I don't have to worry about the school district. You have it covered. We're sorry about graduation; we need to make many adjustments. We need to take one month at a time, one week at a time. My job now is to focus on finding child care for emergency/essential workers. We hang in there and take it one week at a time. Ms. Haas:Congratulations to Del Mar and sad you are unable to go up to Sacramento again. I am seeing DL at home and trying to get everyone on and having issues with broadband. Encourage students to log on to connect with one another for their mental health. DL can't replicate the classroom. But the emotional component is so important. We're working from home and trying to manage kids. But let's stay connected and make sure our students are well. Stay well and stay healthy. Take time to engage and focus on what is important; Ms. Shellhart: Congratulations to Del Mar on History Day. We are so proud of our district. Today I saw Kathee Eckstrom giving materials to a student using safe distancing. So heartening to see our staff caring for their students. My heart is truly warmed with Washington supporting their families, going the extra mile. Also- You can submit Senior pictures and KTLA will celebrate them on on air during the day. Convey that information to help honor our seniors. Dr. Scott: Thank you to Mr. Sellars. We are grateful for all you do for the students in our district. 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. Discussion:None. Action Taken: Approved unanimously. A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments, Goods, And Services Received for March 2020 - Report No. 10 (Attached) 2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 14 (Attached) B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 15 (Attached) SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) · Tuesday, May 12, 2020 · Tuesday, May 26, 2020 · Tuesday, June 23, 2020 · Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12. ADJOURNMENT at 7:50 PM We ARE stronger together! Join us at the next Board Meeting! 6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes Keep wearing those shirts!! Show we are unified!
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