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Closed Session Discussion Items: Discussion of Employment/Appointment
Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Attachments Attachments Asst Supt Ed Services Contract (J. Perez) Resolution to Reduce/Eliminate Certificated Services EdTech Team PD Contract Peoplesoft Financial Systems Contract SGUSD Grading Policy Job Description-GHS Wellness Center Coord. District-Negotiations ReOpener SGTA Negotiations ReOpener BP- Distance Learning BP- Working Remotely Classified Personnel Report 16 Certificated Personnel Report 15 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:02 PM B. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM Quorum established. All members present. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding Closed Session items may do so at this time. All proceedings are reported to the public in open session where action is taken or staff is given direction. Requests: None. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION If the Governing Board is not able to complete the Closed Session agenda, it will reconvene the meeting to open session and recess the meeting to a second Closed Session after all Open Session business has been concluded. Recessed to closed session at 6:02 PM. A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code §54957 (b).) Principal, Del Mar High School Director, Student Support Services and Assessment English Learner Coordinator 21st Century Learning and Professional Development Coordinator 4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 7:00 p.m. A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Action taken:None. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by A. Ammon C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the May 12, 2020 Governing Board meeting 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. Discussion: None. Action taken: Approved. 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 the item. Requests to address the Board: None. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020 The Board is asked to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Discussion: None. Action taken: Approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) The meeting will briefly recess to open up the public hearing(s). The meeting will resume at the closing of the presented public hearings. A. Public Notice of the San Gabriel Teachers Association Initial Re-Opener Proposal to the San Gabriel Unified School District for the 2020-2021 school year pursuant to Government Code section 3547. A public hearing regarding the proposal will be brought forth by the Board of Education at the next Board meeting, May 26, 2020. B. Public Notice of the San Gabriel Unified School District’s Initial Re-Opener Proposal to the San Gabriel Teachers Association for the 2020-2021 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 on May 26, 2020. 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORTS – Student Board Members Del Mar High School, Cecilia Venegas: Del Mar: History Day in top 9 in the state. Waiting to hear if they move to top 3 in state on to the Nationals. Virtual Graduation on June 17th. JMS working on virtual graduation through a virtual town hall. Working on transition from JMS to GHS. McKinley donated gift cards to families in need. Looking at a virtual science summer school. Wilson: Teachers are meeting with students virtually every week. Collaborating with other elem principals for virtual 5th grade celebrations. Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan. GHS: Cap and Gown distribution with teachers and staff celebrating the students. Thanks to SGTA for the decorations. Sr. Awards will be recorded. Coolidge: Students working on a virtual talent show and virtual 5th grade ceremony. Roosevelt: May 16-17 Jackson Low will be participating in an online Speech and Debate tournament. WA: Taking care of their families in need. 5th Grade Promotion being planned. B. REPORT - Governing Board President, Dr. Gary Scott: Congratulated Del Mar and Cecilia Venegas on the History Day Team. Statewide effort for emergency measure to offset the structural deficit that CA education is facing. Virtual graduation planning for GHS and DMHS under way. Promises to be quite an event. Unofficially declaring this as Staff Appreciation Year. I am astounded by your love and commitment as crazy and as impossible as the task is. C. REPORT - Superintendent, Mr. James Symonds. Its great to see your faces, I miss all of you. Congratulations to Del Mar History Day. Staff Appreciation Week- agree with Gary- it's Staff Appreciation Year faced with the challenges. Appreciate your dedication and commitment to the kids. I can't thank you enough. We truly do appreciate you. Possibility of re-opening in the fall. CLoudy skies ahead. It's hard to see where we are going, I am serving on a LACOE group planning for multiple scenarios. We had our first SGUSD Task Force for reopening last week , and we will continuing. Maybe staggering the kids; second model of Blended learning in school and virtually, and third model is all distance learning We will keep you informed and work with our stake holders. We have to keep our staff and kids safe. We will work closely with the districts around us and the County. More will be coming on that. Very concerned about the budget shortfall and we ask you to support us re: -22%COLA. This could be devastating to every district in the state. Hoping for some sort of state and federal assistance. Our graduation ceremonies: Commend Lon Sellars and Sharron Heinrich and her team to get this ready. We will celebrate our seniors- banners and lawn signs. Cap and Gown distribution with teachers celebrating. JMS graduation as a DBL project. We have staff members with COVID 19, with family members who have died, family members in the hospital. We will make it to the other side on this together. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Renewal of the Peoplesoft Financial System Contract for the 2020-2021 School Year Administration recommends to approve renewal of the Peoplesoft Financial System Contract for the 2020-2021 school year. (Attached.) Financial Impact Total: $20,300.00 Funding: General Fund Discussion: None Action taken: Approved unanimously. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Adopt San Gabriel USD’s Grading, ELD Instruction and Credit Guidelines During Covid-19 School Closures (Attached.) It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the San Gabriel USD’s grading, ELD instruction and credit guidelines during the Covid-19 school closures. Discussion: None. Action: Approved unanimously. 2. Approve Ratified Contract Between San Gabriel Unified School District and EdTechTeam for professional development for Distance Learning (Attached.) The Superintendent recommends the approval of the ratified contract with EdTechTeam for Distance Learning Google Suite training for teachers and administrators. EdTechTeam, Inc (EdTechTeam) will provide San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD) with the following high-quality professional development: Title: G Suite for Distance Learning Design Workshops Date: May 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 2020 Times: TBD, 60-minute sessions (probably 1:00-2:00 p.m. PDT) Audience: All teaching staff Format: BYOL Sessions held via Google Meet Registration: SGUSD will provide EdTechTeam with a list of registrants Capacity: 40 Participants Financial Impact Total: $3000.00 Funding Source: SB 117 COVID-19 LEA Response Funds Discussion: Mr. Ammon. Looks great. Could we get a quick background on this? Dr. Joan Perez: We attended a training at Google in OC using Google Suite tools and apply content to pedagogy. Mr. Ammon: This is really great. Action: Approved unanimously. 3. Approve Agreement Between Gabrielino HS and Del Mar HS and Herff Jones LLC. for 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony Administration recommends the approval of the agreement for live streaming of the Gabrielino High School and Del Mar High School 2020 graduation ceremony. Financial Impact Total: $5000 Funding Source: Site Allocation Discussion: None. Action: Approved unanimously. C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. (ROLL CALL) – Adopt Resolution No. 15/2019-20, Implementing Certificated Layoff Adopt Resolution No. 15/2019-2020, of the Governing Board of the San Gabriel Unified School District approving dismissal of certain certificated employees in accordance with the Superintendent's recommendation made prior to March 15, 2020, and instruct the Superintendent to notify each such certificated employees prior to May 15, 2020, that the employee’s services will not be required for the 2020-2021 school year. (Attached.) Discussion: Dr. Scott -No one wants this but mandated by Ed Code. Action: Approved unanimously. 2. Approve Declaration that all Management, Confidential and Other Unrepresented Employees’ Salaries are Declared Indefinite for the 2020 - 2021 School Year It is recommended by the Administration that the Governing Board take the following action: *As a result of financial uncertainties, negotiations with represented employee groups, legislation, and other factors, the Governing Board hereby declares that all management, confidential and other unrepresented employee salaries are declared indefinite for 2020-2021. Each year the board takes action prior to June 30th to declare the salary of unrepresented employees indefinite. Article 11, Section 10 of the California Constitution prohibits officers or employees from receiving additional compensation for services already rendered. However, if the Governing Board takes action to declare in advance of the new school year that salaries for management, confidential or unrepresented employees are indefinite, retroactive payments for cost of living adjustments are proper. Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 3. Approve New Job Description, Gabrielino High School Wellness Center Coordinator, and Establish One Position (Attached.) Administration recommends to approve New Job Description, Gabrielino High School Wellness Center Coordinator, and Establish One Position. Financial Impact The approximate cost will be $150,000 (Majority of funding from restricted funds) Discussion: Dr. Scott- Something we've needed for a long time. Action: Unanimous approval. E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Governing Board Review of California School Boards Association (CSBA) Policy Revision Recommendations Administration recommends the Governing Board review the first reading of California School Boards Association (CSBA) policy revision recommendations. This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to review and discuss the first reading of California School Boards Association (CSBA) policy revision recommendations. (Attached.) New Board Policies: Working Remotely and Distance Learning 2. Approve Employment Contract with Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Effective May 13, 2020 Administration recommends the approval of employment contract with Dr. Joan Perez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, effective May 13, 2020. (Attached.) Contract: May 13, 2020, and continuing through June 30, 2022. Salary: Base annual salary of $152,913. Assistant Superintendent shall also be entitled to a degree stipend in the amount of five percent of base annual salary (excluding stipends and longevity) upon completion of a Doctoral Degree from an accredited university. Discussion: None. Action: Unanimous approval. 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ammon: Stay safe everyone. We lost my grandmother this week not from COVID, but unable to receive care due to COVID. Thanked Dr. Scott for arranging for sacrament of the sick and thanked Mr. Symonds for his support. Ms. Shellhart: Condolences to Andrew's family. Congratulations to Del Mar. Attended PTSA meeting at Gab. A great meeting with good communication. Will cancel the SPED Golf Tournament until next year, but able to give out scholarships at GHS and DMHS. Thanks to WA for assisting families. Ms. Haas: Thanks to the Team for listening to families and member sof the graduating class. Lost of positive feedback. Thanks to the teachers and staff. Congratulations to Del Mar. Ms. Alvarado: Thanks to Cheryl for putting the banner together. COngratulations to Del Mar and Cecilia we are really proud of you and the work you are doing. Andrew- condolences for your grandmother. Listen to Alicia Keyes song "Matters" for essential workers on Youtube. 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: Approved Unanilously in total. A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments, Goods, And Services Received for April 2020 - Report No. 11 Administration recommends the approval of Warrants issued for payments of payroll, goods, and services received for April 2020 - Report No. 11 and authorize the designee to execute the necessary documents. 2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 15 Administration recommends the approval of Purchase Orders issued in excess of $5,000 Report No. 15. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 15 Administration recommends the approval of the Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 15. (Attached.) 1 SPED Prob 1- GHS 1 Math Prob 1- GHS 1 Dual Immersion Mandarin- Wilson 2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 16 Administration recommends to approve the Classified Personnel Status Report No. 16 (Attached.) 1 termination D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12. ADJOURNMENT at 7:39 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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