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Click here for Link to Full Agenda and Attachments Attachments 1. OPENING PROCEDURE A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 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 6:01 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 PM A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Action taken:None. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Heather Wolpert. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the May 26, 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 unanimously. 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: None. 5. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES A. Approve the Governing Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2020 The Board is asked to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Discussion: None. Action taken: Approved unanimously. 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 HEARING - 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 2020-2021 school year Initial Re-opener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2020-2021 school year. Recessed to Public Hearing at 7:03 Requests to Address the Board:None B. PUBLIC HEARING - Hearing and public comment on the San Gabriel Teacher's Association Initial Re-opener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2020-2021 school year Initial Re-opener Proposal regarding collective bargaining negotiations for the 2020-2021 school year. Requests to Address the Board:Dena Dragoo. Thank you to our two retirees to SGTA. Thank you to Jennifer Vargas and Kathee Eckstrom with each 25 years plus. Close Public Hearing at 7:05 PM Reconvene to Open Session at 7:05 PM. 7. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. REPORTS - Student Board Members Del Mar High School, Cecilia Venegas DM History Day team finished 3rd in State and are the alternate for the National tournament. Graduation online ceremony on Wednesday on June 14th. JMS Promotion at 10 AM next week. McKinley round of gift cards for struggling families before spring break. Virtual promotion planned. Wilson: Milestone promotion to be celebrated next week in virtual ceremonies. Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan GHS Commencement ceremony footage completed and submitted to the preparation of the virtual ceremony. Graduation signs delivered to 400+ students. GHS car parade planned to augment the virtual ceremony. Coolidge staff working to wrap up the end of the year. Promotion event for 5th grade and year end variety show planned. Roosevelt: Jackson Low Speech & Debate winner. Intervention Distance Learning Summer programming planned. Working on virtual promotion ceremony. Washington: Staff working had on virtual lessons. Washington Warriors survived and thrived.Virtual promotion via Zoom. B. REPORT - Governing Board President, Dr. Scott: Thanked Cheryl Shellhart for loving contribution to the graduation banner for the seniors. Board members helped pass out senior yard signs. Delivered a sign to his grandparents' house. Amazing to walk up and offer congratulations. Thanked Dr. Joan;s daughter Michaela for her artwork and signs contributed to the district. Thanked Superintendent, cabinet and administration to negotiate this ever-changing environment. Leadership and creativity is nothing short of amazing. Recording speeches for JMS and GHS ceremonies. Thanked student representatives to the Board. C. REPORT - Superintendent , Mr. Symonds: Welcome everyone, glad to see everyone's faces. Congratulations to the DOlphin History team. Lon- we are coming down to the finish line. We had a big bash planned for you celebrating your amazing career to someone who above all cares about kids. You are an inspiration to me, Jennifer Vargas and Kathee Eckstrom. Great job on your work, Congratulations to the retirees. Department of Health is lifting regulations on the drive through ceremonies. Daily changing circumstances. We are already making changes- still celebrating virtually as well as the drive by celebration. News not good financially for schools in the state. Hoping for an additional stimulus package. Current funding is not adequate to open our schools safely. We need all to call their representatives to urge additional funding. Thanked classified, certificated, mamagnement, parents. The work you have done during this time is heroic. D. REPORT - Public Notice of the Teamsters Local 911 Initial Re-opener Proposal to the San Gabriel Unified School District for the 2020-2021 School Year Public Notice of the Teamsters Local 911 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 Governing Board of Education at the next Board meeting June 23, 2020. Discussion: Public hearing at the next Board meeting. E. REPORT - Public Notice of the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Re-Opener Proposal to the Teamsters Local 911 for the 2020-2021 School Year Public Notice of the San Gabriel Unified School District's Initial Re-Opener Proposal to the Teamsters Local 911 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 June 23, 2020. Discussion: Public hearing at the next Board meeting. F. RECOGNITION - Student Board Members Service for the 2019-2020 School Year The purpose of the agenda is to recognize graduate Cecilia Venegas, Del Mar High School student and Jocelyn Tan, Gabrielino High School student for their service as 2019-20 Student Board Members. Formally recognized Cecilia Venegas and Jocelyn Tan for their service as Student Board members. Plaques will be presented when the district re-opens. All Board offered thanks and congratulations to the student Board members. Jocelyn Tan offered her thanks to the Board and her parents. Will be attending UC Riverside Honors college in the fall. Cecilia Vengas- A great year to be a Dolphin and a great year to be a graduate of SGUSD. Grateful for the opportunity this year. Thank you to the Board members for their kindness and thank you to Jocelyn for her friendliness. Thank you to Mr. Sellars for being the strongest support and trusting me with this job. G. REPORT - Task Force to Re-Open San Gabriel Unified Report presented by Mr. J. Symonds and Dr. Joan Perez. Follows the tenants of the LACOE Task Force of which Mr. Symonds is a member and L.A. Department of Public Health. CDC Guidelines also considered.Planning for 3 different scenarios: Face-to-Face Instruction, Blended Learning, and Full Distance Learning. We will build our framework around the LACOE planning framework (LACOE templates will be released tomorrow) while still engaging in local control with all our stakeholders. Presentation attached. Comments: Dr. Scott- my apologies for skipping over that in the agenda. Ms. Alvarado- thank you. It's a lot to take in. Dr. Scott- a huge task in resolving these complex issues. Thank you Jim and Joan. H. PRESENTATION - SGUSD Visual and Performing Arts – Year in Review Presented by Samantha Theisen. Presentation attached. Heartfelt thanks offered by Ms. Theisen for the district's support of Arts Education in our community. Discussion: Mr. Ammon- Thank you for the presentation. Love what this says about our district and our supportive team. Dr. Scott- started this journey with MIE then the arts for K-12. Samantha understands us as visual and performing artists. She gave shape to the dream for our district. Speaks to her unbelievably commitment to learning, students, and student success. Thank you for all you have brought to this district. 8. ACTION ITEMS A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. (ROLL CALL) Adopt Resolution No. 17/2019-2020 Authorizing the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Fiscal Services to Execute and File an Application on Behalf of the District for the Purpose of Obtaining Certain Federal Financial Assistance and/or State Financial Assistance The Administration recommends the approval of adopting Resolution No. 17/2019-2020 Authorizing the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Fiscal Services to Execute and File an Application on Behalf of the District for the Purpose of Obtaining Certain Federal Financial Assistance and/or State Financial Assistance School districts (or other agencies) need to submit a Request for Public Assistance (PRA) through a Board-approved resolution to possibly receive funding from FEMA due to COVID-19. Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the San Gabriel Unified School District for Participation in Census Outreach The Administration recommends the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the San Gabriel Unified School District for participation in census outreach. The Los Angeles County Office of Education will provide funding to the San Gabriel Unified School District to promote participation in the 2020 Census. Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution No. 16/2019-20 Declaration of The Rights of All Students to Equity in Arts Learning, School Year 2019-2020, Right to Have Access to High-Quality Public Arts Education, Regardless of Their Background, Culture, Language or Geographic Location. Administration recommends that the Governing Board Adopt Resolution No. 16/2019-20 Declaration of The Rights of All Students to Equity in Arts Learning, School Year 2019-2020, Right to Have Access to High-Quality Public Arts Education, Regardless of Their Background, Culture, Language or Geographic Location. Resolution No. 16/2019-2020, “To Adopt the Declaration of the Rights of All Students to Equity and Access in Arts Learning” calls for the San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD) to continue its commitment to Visual and Performing Arts as an essential part of a comprehensive education to prepare all students for college, career, and life. Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. C. GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION None. D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Approve Local Agency Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and The California Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings The District’s Local Agency Agreement with the Office of Administrative Hearings will be expiring on June 17, 2020 and is in need of renewal. State and local agencies throughout California are able to retain Administrative Law Judge services through the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). The services include administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution processes conducted by experienced Administrative Law Judges Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 2. Approve New Job Description, Director Student Support and Assessment, and Establish One Position Administration recommends to approve New Job Description, Director Student Support and Assessment, and Establish One Position. Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 3. Approve New Job Description, 21st Century Learning and Professional Development Coordinator, and Establish One Position Administration recommends to approve New Job Description, 21st Century Learning and Professional Development Coordinator, and Establish One Position Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 4. Approve New Job Description, EL Coordinator, and Establish One Position Administration recommends to approve New Job Description, EL Coordinator, and Establish One Position. Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. E. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Approve California School Boards Association (CSBA) Policy Revision Recommendations Administration recommends the Governing Board approve the California School Boards Association (CSBA) policy revision recommendations. This is an opportunity for the Governing Board to approve the California School Boards Association (CSBA) policy revision recommendations. Policy Recommendations for Distance Learning and Working from Home. Discussion: None. Action taken: Unanimously approved. 9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Shellhart: Thank you for opportunity to distribute yard signs to our Seniors. Thank you to Kathee Eckstrom, Jennifer Vargas, and Lon Sellars on your retirement. Good luck to GHS Speech and Debate at Nationals. Looking forward to upcoming virtual events. Ms. Alvarado: I want to say everything that Cheryl said. Today's presentation showed the huge dichotomy in this district. VAPA and planning on how we are going to re-open schools, and I know that comes with a heavy heart. We will find a way to get through it. Best to the retirees. Congratulations to the Seniors. Mr. Ammon: Ditto Christina;s ditto of Cheryl's ditto.. Jennifer, Kathee and Lon, I am sure we are going to see you in a voluntary. You bring a level of commitment that we value. Powerful to take part in distribution of signs to the Seniors. Call your elected officials to urge for funding of our schools. Education needs to be adequately funded. Ms. Haas: Triple what my colleagues have said. Advocate for our schools and funding. Thank you and will miss you in your retirement. Thank you to Ms. Shellhart for contributing the banners. Thank you to S.Theisen. A lot of great stuff coming out of a difficult time. Thank you for the creativity and compassion. Dr. Scott: I am proud to be on the Board and serving the district. Thanked the retirees and special congratulations to Lon Sellars. 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 Approved unanimously in total. A. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 16 The Administration recommends the approval of Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 16. B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 14 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 D. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1. Approve Designation of 2020-2021 CIF Representatives to League Administration recommends approval of the 2020-2021 CIF representative designations to the league. 11. NEXT MEETING REMINDER(S) Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12. ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 PM. We ARE stronger together!
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