SGTA,
Attached is a sheet that includes:

1.  Two ballots - ballot A and ballot B (please note that these will be cut into strips for the actual voting process)
2.  An example of the correct way to mark the ballot
3.  Examples of incorrect ballot markings

An SGTA elections committee member will be in the workroom Wednesday, April 17 from 7:30-3 pm for voting.  This is a CAASP testing day and it was noted that some teachers do not have a prep this day.  If this is you, please come before school or at lunch to vote.

There will be a meeting at Lunch TODAY, Thursday in Chanda's room (F202) to answer any questions.

Thank you for voting.

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Note to Members: Open Session began at 6:00 for a Showcase presentation on McKinley's Spanish Dual Immersion program followed by the Board Study on instituting a Mandarin Dual Immersion program at Wilson beginning in August of 2019.

Many stakeholders addressed the Board. Please keep in mind that comments are abridged and are not verbatim. Some comments to the Board are listed in an attachment below as provided by the speakers.
 
ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda

McKinley Spanish Dual Immersion Presentation
Mandarin Dual Immersion Presentation (Proposed program to begin in August 2019. Note: Changes were made to the posted presentation immediately prior to the Board meeting.)
Asst. Supt. Ed Services Contract (Contract for Mr. Symonds)
Behavior Analyst Job Description (New job description proposed)
RO Health Contract (Amount not to exceed $23,856.00)
Conference Report # 12
Conference Report #12a
Certificated PSR #12 (See extra 10 days at per diem rate for GHS Admin)
Classified PSR #12
Essential Training Report
P.O. Report #12
D. Dragoo Address to Board on Behalf of McKinley DI Teachers
Anna Navarro Comments on Dual Immersion Transition to JMS
Patti Kim School Board Comments (TOSAs, RIF, JMS PE)
Wilson PTA Request for Information on Mandarin DI Program

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
March 26, 2019 6:00PM

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:02 PM.
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. All members present.
Motion to approve agenda passed unanimously.

Requests to address the Governing Board.
3 minute maximum timed as requested by Board President Shellhart.

Edith Gonzalez: PE Teacher at GHS. I'm here to defend my colleagues and my own children. Concerned about the reduction of a JMS PE teacher and use of 6th grade teachers to teach PE. I value my profession. 6th Grade MS credential has only one class in elementary PE. We will have a PE specialist for 4/5 only, not one for 6th, then back to 7-12. We are going backward. Please reconsider your choice.
Patti Kim: JMS PE and TOSAs
I am one of the 6th grade teachers not qualified to teach PE. It's unreasonable to think that 6th grade MS teachers can teach PE.
Comments attached.
Dena Dragoo: Teacher SGUSD President
We submitted postcards with SGUSD teacher concerns and flyers; don't know if you received them, so we are scanning and sending them to you.
Board Study session for MIE was in a casual setting to allow everyone to speak their minds. We hope you will allow the same for Dual Immersion Mandarin.
Scott Facher: GHS English teacher.
Old Concern: I believe that tone and context matter. I was here on January 16th and was appreciative of the Board's striking of the pay increase for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents of 2.5% (tabled and stricken.) Tabled means to come back again. I hope we don't see deja vu all over again.
New concern: I understand that at a February 12th Exec Board meeting with Dr. Pappalardo. Dr. Pappalardo noted our district is shifting from support to compliance. Compliance means following the law; support means providing assistance to our students. We need both: compliance and support.
I think there is an administrative disconnect.

Agenda Item 2: McKinley Spanish Dual Immersion Program
Dena Dragoo: Presents document on behalf of McKinley Dual Immersion teachers.
Comments attached.

Kelly Padillo: McKinley Dual Immersion parent and administrator at LAUSD. I am for whatever they need. Please provide whatever funding and curriculum development materials. It's a wonderful program and we appreciate your support.

Anna Navarro: SGUSD Instructional Coach on successfully transitioning McKinley Spanish Dual Immersion elementary program to the middle school.
Comments attached.

Michelle and Lilly Braunhag: Parent at McKinley addressed the Board with her daughter, Lilly. Supportive of program and also supports establishing a transition plan for JMS Spanish DI program.

2. PRESENTATION - McKinley Spanish Dual Language Immersion Showcase.
Presentation attached.
Presentation offered by Mr. Jim Symonds, McKinley Principal.
Noted that there is some limited attrition each year.
About 25% of our DI students are from outside of our district.
Mr. Symonds noted preliminary conversations with JMS Interim Principal on transition plan.
Several McKinley DI students addressed the Board.
Marisol Ortiz spoke on behalf of herself and Consuelo Gomez thanking the Board for the program and the hope to work together to make it a superior program.

Comments
Student Member Talamantes: A plan should be put in place to guarantee success.
Student Member Tan: Agreed with Talamantes. Make sure a big picture is in place.
Mrs. Alvarado thanked the student speakers in Spanish. When a new program is started there is a lot of doubt. I only look forward to expanding the program to new communities.
Mr. Ammon: Questions for Mr. Symonds. I understand that scope and sequence will be completed this summer. I know you've already spoken about the transition to JMS. Dual Immersion is really the gold standard in education. Doesn't the data show that they will underperform in the early years, but out- perform their peers in later years? Thanked Mr. Symonds for his commitment to the program.
Mrs. Haas: To the McKinley students who spoke in support of the DI program: Very well done.
Dr. Scott: Addresses to the Board by DI students is nothing short of remarkable. Neighbors speak Mandarin in the home and made commitment to attend McKinley so that students are now trilingual. We need to identify skills to make our students successful. Kudos to McKinley.
President Shellhart: Sees that Mr. Symonds will be an asset as he knows the DI program as as a principal and will be Asst. Supt. of Ed Services.

President Shellhart requests moving Item 13b1 up for consideration at this time. Approved unanimously.

13.b.1. Approve Gabrielino High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America to Compete at the California State Leadership Conference in Sacramento, California, April 25-28, 2019
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)comment moved up in the agenda. Requested Board approval to attend conference in Sacramento (Item 13b.) Request approved unanimously.

Edith Gonzalez: Parent of Spanish DI student and GHS teacher. In hindsight, I would say we started the program unprepared without curriculum through 2nd grade. I'm concerned with starting the Mandarin program in the fall. Don't be hasty. Don't do to Mandarin DI what you did to Spanish DI.
They are starting at JMS in 1 1/2 years. We can't have these students go into Spanish 1. Please don't let us down. We took a risk. Please think about what you are going to do. If you're going to do it, do it right.

Diane Tom: JMS 7th Grade Science Teacher (Joined by other teachers from the elementary and middle school)
Concerned as a science teacher about the priorities and direction of the district. RE: NGSS science. We are operating under standards as of 2013, but we do not have the curriculum and materials to match the new curriculum whether it is at elementary or middle school. Now that we are thinking of supporting new programs, let's make sure we need to be sure we have materials to support our core curriculum.

Casey Bauzon- Wilson parent, representing Wilson PTA. Asked to comment after the presentation, but Board directed her to comment now. Launching a new program requires planning and community feedback. Wilson parents were not informed. Presented questions and requested that Dr. Pappalardo respond to questions by April 8th.
Comments attached.

Connie Lam: Wilson PTA president. No information has been given to change our doubts. We want you to reach out to the Wilson community. Our voices do matter, and we hope you understand that.

Mr. Bill Brock : Wilson Parent- What happened to the study session?
Pres. Shellhart: We can't answer any of your questions at this session.
Mr. Brock: If I am on the DI Mandarin committee at Wilson, why haven't I seen this presentation yet?

Vicky Mireles: Here to advocate for our students. We have an amazing Spanish DI program at McKinley. I was embarrassed the 1st year because we weren't ready; we did not have the support or materials. My fear is the same thing will happen at Wilson. It takes longer than 1 month to review a program. Our students deserve excellence. I want to be proud of our Mandarin program. Who is in charge? I asked Dr. Pappalardo and he could not tell me. We need a Master Plan in place. Give it a year to do it well. Our kids deserve the best.

Dr. Pappalardo: Mr. Symonds will be in charge of all the Language programs and Gail Calhoun will be in charge of all English Learner programs.

3. DISCUSSION - Board Study on Mandarin Dual Language Immersion.
Presentation attached.
Presented by Mr. Symonds, Ms. Calhoun, and Ms. Contreras.
New slide information not included on posted presentation:

• Slide 7 adjusted: Program Location? Wilson Elementary. CUrrently has the capacity of 500 students. 2015-16 enrollment: 362, 2016-17 enrollment 340, 2017-18 enrollment 303, 2018-19 enrollment 278. 2019-20 projected enrollment 262.

Comments:
Jocelyn Tan, Student Board Member: Looks like a good plan. If we have a big picture, I think this can work well. How are the Wilson parents going to be involved?
Dr. Pappalardo: We don't have the criteria yet for enrolling, but we have the vision. We know that some students leave our district to attend Mandarin DI in other districts. We want to attract students from other districts to our district. We feel that the time has come and we want to give that option to our parents. Other schools around us have closed elementary schools with low enrollment.
Mr. Talamantes, Student Board Member: I heard you say that other districts have DI programs. What was their timeline?
Dr. Pappalardo: Other districts have been running the DI for 10 years. They are welcoming and willing to share their program.
Dr. Pappalardo: Currently we have 4 TK classes in the district ( Parent comment: But none at Wilson.) We have heard a lot of interest. If we have enough enrollment, we will place a TK class at Wilson.
Mrs. Alvarado: There is a fear factor and an opportunity factor. Fear of a new program: but we are staring with Kindergarten, not the whole program. The opportunity factor of keeping Wilson.
I saw the fear from SGTA with the MIE program and racism of SGTA leadership. I've seen this over and over that teachers do not want to reach out to other cultures. (Audience response.) Don't tell me ""Wow. " These are racist comments.

Audience: All we are asking is one year to develop the program. No one is saying anything is wrong with a Mandarin DI program.

Pres. Shellhart: We need to cut off the comments.

Audience: She called us racist.

Mr. Ammon: Enrollment is going down. There are just not as many students at Wilson as there used to be. The median price of a house in Wilson area is $850,000 and young families can't afford to move here. The enrollment at Wilson keeps me up at night.
Edith Gonzalez is right about the rough start to the Spanish DI program.
The concerns stated are valid.
There were Mandarin presentations to the Board in 2016. Board had the presentation come back year after year. Leadership in Ed Services did not support the DI program.

Mrs. Haas: I do wish my kids were young enough to have had the DI experience in SGUSD. The best time to learn is as children (Audience comments- that's not our concern. The concern is that you are rolling it out too fast.)
We are preparing for a global economy. New programs are always going to have a hiccup. We can't delay year after year. (Audience comments- unable to decipher.)

Dr. Scott: I love Wilson and have a personal connection. If I thought this was going to be negative or compromise the program, I would be screaming from the top of my lungs. How long is long enough? Six months?
(Audience comments: Where is the research? Would your Music program have been successful with a 5 month roll out?)
You act as if (the Board) is benefitting from this. If we brought data back next week, you would say it's still not enough. Do I want to see something rolled out that is a silly, frivolous, waste of time? No.
I'm trying with all my heart. The problem is you do not have good information. I will make sure I get it to you. I don't think any answer I give will be sufficient. (Audience calls out No.) I get that you need the information out. We are not on the fast train. What if we wait a year and we have no money next year? Our information indicates we have the money to do this.
(Audience: We can't hire in a hurry.)
Sometimes you don't have all the background information. There is nothing to hide.
(Audience: we understand. The question we have is the quality of the teacher, the quality of the curriculum. We understand you are trying to protect our schools. We want to implement good curriculum.)
Dr. Scott: If nothing else, your concerns have been duly heard and we need to answer them. We will work with Mr. Symonds and Ms. Contreras. We've been having this conversation about Mandarin DI for years.

Mr. Ammon: The questions brought up by Casey are good, We need to answer them and would like to meet with the Wilson PTA.

Dr. Pappalardo: Mr. Symonds is in charge. Ms. Calhoun is the support for all EL programs. We will continue to look at implementing a Mandarin DI program and and TK program at WIlson in August 2019. I would like to advertise for a Mandarin DI Kinder teacher. If we do not find a teacher, we will study for another year.

Shellhart: The April 16th date is arbitrary. Decision may not be fully addressed then.
Schools are closing: Azusa, Garvey, etc.
Alhambra, Garvey, Monrovia, Pasadena, So, Pasadena all have Mandarin DI Programs.
Successes for MIE and Spanish DI programs. We have 5 months. We have a lot of work to do, and we realize that as a Board. We are relying on our administrators to assist us.

More questions called out from audience about why other districts would share their DI information if we were going to take those students away from them. Dr. Pappalardo addressed the comments regarding sharing of information and resources between districts.

Dr. Scott: Will present MIE program development and successes at CA School Board conference. We want to share what we do with others.

Pres. Shellhart: While the DI program will be housed at Wilson, it is a district program. Wilson still has the opportunity to develop its own signature program.

Chanda Strom:
I'm glad you are allowing me to speak today. I'm a little emotional because I am remembering back in the day when we had a terrible Board member. But you are not. There seems to be a road-block between us and Dr. Pappalardo and you. Thank you (the Board)for making the commitment to SGUSD. I look forward to working with you.

Your comments about how salaries of the teachers do not reach the classroom (were hurtful). I did not address those because, surely, Dr. Scott did not mean that.

We are not against the Mandarin DI program.

We call the new science bldg the "F-n : building. Teachers were not asked for input. We have only 12 outlets in the science lab. You will see extensions and cords all over the room. There is a water pipe problem. We have asked for it to be checked.Has there been a report? Consistently we are asking for support we are not getting. I am sorry to go off on a tangent. I understand you want to do what is best for our students. We want what is best. We can start over. We need to have trust. You have to contribute to that too.

Mrs. Alvarado: (Addressing prior comments.) I was sharing what I heard from SGTA leadership during the start of the MIE program. I did hear those comments. I don't want to see that crop up with the DI program.

4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)

6. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
 6.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members (3 mins)
· Del Mar High School, Armando Talamantes. School highlights for Del Mar, Coolidge, Washington, and Roosevelt.
· Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan. School highlights for GHS, JMS, McKinley, and Wilson.

6.b. REPORT - Board President (3 mins)
An immense amount of concern has been devoted to the misrepresentation of facts from SGTA. First we have not made any decision about Wilson DI program. Let's be constructive and not destructive. If teachers want to meet with Board members, we are open to that.
Congratulations to SGUSD music staff for prestigious award.
Attended playground project at Smith Park.
Recommend listening to Del Mar Podcast.

6.c. REPORT - Superintendent (3 mins)
Congratulations to 7 Del Mar students going on to State History day competition.
GHS Music building project underway. Dr. Pappalardo will make sure to include the GHS Music staff in the building planning session.
Thanked McKinley and JMS staffs for input on the McKinley and JMS principal positions.
Wishes all a pleasant spring break.

7. BUSINESS SERVICES

8. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
8.a. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with RO Health Inc. for 1:1 LVN support, School Year 2018-2019
Rationale: On August 21, 2018, the board approved the contract with RO Health to provide substitute LVNs for our district. At this time, the Special Education Department needs to contract with RO Health for one LVN who will work with a special education student daily to provide health care services per the student’s IEP. RO Health can provide licensed vocational nurses to provide care for the student per the IEP for the remainder of the school year. 
Amount not to exceed $23,856.00.
Contract attached.
No discussion.
Unanimously approved.

9. HUMAN RESOURCES
9.a. ACTION - Approve New Job Description, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Establish One Position
Rationale: The BCBA is an integral part of special education case management for SGUSD students across the District and SELPA with significant behavioral needs related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and certain behavioral disorders. Services implemented by the BCBA fulfill a legal requirement related to the Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for these students.
Job description attached.
Comments:
Mr. Ammon requested some background. Addressed by Mr. Perry.
Motion passes unanimously.

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
10.a. ACTION - Approve Employment Contract with Jim Symonds, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, Effective July 1, 2019 .
Contract attached.
Contracted Base Salary: $149,915 annually with benefits including
Annual longevity stipend calculated on Base Salary as follows:
2% after completion of 10th year of service
Additional 1% for each additional 5 years of completed service thereafter
The District shall provide a 50% match (District will provide $1 for every $2 made by Mr. Symonds) for any regular contributions made to an approved deferred (403(b)) program up to the allowable statutory limits.
Comments:
Mrs. Alvarado: Drumroll please.
Dr. Scott: Expressed words of appreciation.
Motion passes unanimously.

11. GOVERNING BOARD
11.a. DISCUSSION - Consider Rescheduling the May 14, 2019 and May 28, 2019 Governing Board Meetings to May 7, 2019 and May 21, 2019 Commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Closed Session.
Dr. Pappalardo addresses rationale.
Request to move May 14 to May 7 and keep May 28th.

12. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Scott: I love that you are all here advocating and pushing. It is not falling on deaf ears. We don't always hear these comments until we are here (at Board meetings.)
Congratulations to Del Mar History Day Competition. Wanted to acknowledge FBLA. You guys teach; we appreciate the hard job.

Mrs. Haas: I agree with Dr. Scott. We are happy to see that you are engaged with the issues and involved with the discussion.
Im super proud of Del Mar and History Day and FBLA. Looking forward to GHS Open House on Thursday. I am so grateful of the programs there for my children.

Mr. Ammon: Kudos to Del Mar History Day podcast. I only get a glimpse of what you do through my nephew. As a Board member I feel responsible for their safety. A sobering reminder of the attacks at schools and mosques. We bear a heavy burden. Looking forward to GHS Open House.

Mrs. Alvarado: Thanked Pres. Shellhart for her comments as timely and helpful. Commented about two camps at odds. I think we all want to have a positive program that the parents and community are happy with. We need to think through these things and keep the communication open. I know it goes on both sides. I will make a commitment to communicate more.

13. CONSENT AGENDA NOTE: (The Governing Board may take one (1) vote for all Consent items including: Business Services, Educational Services, Human Resources, and Superintendent's Office. Items may be removed from the Consent agenda and voted on separately.)
Comments:
Mr. Ammon commented on fine Leader in Me program at Coolidge.

Consent Agenda listed below was approved unanimously with exception of Item 13b1, approved earlier in the meeting.

13.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
13.a.1. Accept Donations to the San Gabriel Unified School District from Various Donors.
The voluntary donations in various amounts totaled $200.00 and were specifically made to the GATE Program to help with field trip costs.

13.a.2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 12 .
Attached.

13.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

13.b.1. Approve Gabrielino High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America to Compete at the California State Leadership Conference in Sacramento, California, April 25-28, 2019

13.b.2. Approve Amended Consultant Agreement with Sarah Reeves for Induction Professional Development from February 2019 through June 2019

13.b.3. Approve Consultant Agreement between Franklin Covey Client Sales Inc. and San Gabriel Unified School District - Coolidge Elementary, Leader in Me membership, materials and training 2019-2020 The Leader in Me is based on paradigms, content, and practices that, when implemented with excellence, transform how a school community approaches education and redefine what school greatness means for the 21st century. This agreement would provide Aligning Academics training for Coolidge Elementary, not to exceed $6,000,

13.b.4. Approve Agreement with Alexa Garcia For WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator, School Year 2018-2019 (Special Education – WorkAbility I Grant)
On August 21, 2018, the Board approved the contract with Ms. Garcia as the Workability Coordinator. Currently, the District needs to contract her for additional hours for the remainder of the 2018-2019 year. In consideration of service(s) rendered, the District agrees to pay the Consultant $30.00 per hour for 100 hours, for a total amount of $3,000.00. *
13.b.5. Approve Agreement with Dave Williams For WorkAbility I Transition Coordinator, School Year 2018-2019 (Special Education – WorkAbility I Grant)
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this agreement with Mr. Dave Williams in the amount of $3,000.00 for assisting and implementing the special education department in job coaching and job development in the area of post-secondary transition through the Workability I Grant.

13.b.6. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 12 . Attached.

13.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
13.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 12. Attached.
13.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No.12 . Attached.
13.c.3. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 12 . Attached.

13.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
13.d.1. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 12 . Attached.

14. ADJOURNMENT at approximately 8:30 PM.
14.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS: April 16, 2019.

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, April 16, 2019
• Tuesday, May 14, 2019
• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 ​

6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes

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Thanks for attending the meeting!
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Hello Teachers,

Your SGTA Executive Board and Representative Council would like to say "THANK YOU" for taking time out of your day to attend ourSGTA meeting!

As stated at the meeting, the purpose was for our team to gain an understanding of which direction our members would like us to head in the future. Your site reps have copies of the concerns that teachers charted. They will be sharing them with you in an upcoming meeting. They will also be asking teachers to sign up to help reach out to the San Gabriel Community regarding increases in class sizes, combination classes, cuts to critical support services, student safety issues, etc...

Also, one of our important steps is to continue to express our concerns to our school board members. We would like to make an effort to resolve these issues so that we can focus on our professional teaching duties. If you haven't filled out a postcard with a message to a school board member, please do so and turn it in to your site representative. And remember, each school should have members present at every school board meeting!

Collectively, we as teachers have the years of experience and expertise that allow us to understand what resources are needed to help support the students of San Gabriel Unified.

Thank you for your time,

SGTA Executive Board and Representative Council

Hi SGTA members!

1.  Thanks for attending the all-union meeting yesterday. Attached [recap-sm2.pdf] is the sheet you received at the meeting (or for those of you who did not attend found in your box today). Also attached you will find the list of top concerns generated at the meeting. 

Next year we are looking to push back more on district practices that seem counter to good educational policy. Read over the two attached documents and ask any questions you might have about what you read there.

2.  There was a drop-in vote Thursday and Friday in the GHS work room for our NEA rep. The candidate statements are next to the ballots on the work room table. Drop off your ballot in the large envelope. DO NOT FOLD THE BALLOTS.

3. Please fill out the card with your message to the board about any of the topics featured on the attached documents you care about, or your own thoughts. You can share accomplishments you have had this year you want them to be aware of, or concerns you have about the direction of the district. Please hand these over to a site rep to be taken to the next board meeting - or bring it to the board meeting yourself! The next board meeting is on the 26th.

Cheers!
Site Reps

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NOTE TO MEMBERS: Attachments include proposed Reductions in Force for Certificated positions. 
ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda
LCAP Update Presentation (See slide 10 for increased services for Unduplicated Students)
Second Interim Report
Second Interim Report Presentation (Report specifies current budget and funding changes.)

Exhibits A & B: Eliminate Certificated Services (Specifies reduction of 3 elementary, 1 middle school , and 1 high school FTE - full time equivalent teaching position)

Resolution Eliminating Certificated Services

MOU Tie Breaker Criteria (Specifies tie breaker criteria used to determine RIF- reduction in force- when teachers have the same hire date.)

Certificated Personnel Report (Lists six Certificated resignations.)
Classified Personnel Report

P.O. Report (Includes Apex Learning for GHS at $14,475.)
Essential Training Travel Report
Essential Training Report

SGTA BOARD MEETING
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
March 12, 2019 6:00PM

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. All members present.

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD. None,

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
 (NOTE: If the Governing Board does not complete Closed Session, it will RECONVENE the meeting to open session and RECESS the meeting to closed session after all open session business has been conducted.) 
Recessed to Closed Session at 6:00 PM.  

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:03 p.m.
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Board unanimously moved for Jim Symonds to be approved as the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at the next Board meeting. The Board directs the Superintendent to begin contract negotiations with Mr. Symonds.

Note that comments listed in the Minutes are abridged and not verbatim.

Mr. Symonds: Thanked Dr. Pappalardo and the Board. He is humbled and honored to accept the position. The hardest part is leaving McKinley because he is in love with the school and the staff. He feels he has been called to serve and hopes to bring positive energy to the position.

4.b. SWEAR-IN Student Board Member Jocelyn Tan, Gabrielino High School for the 2018-2019 School Year
4.c. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.d. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.. Moved and approved unanimously.

4.e. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:
Mr. Bill Brock, Wilson parent, regarding proposed Dual Immersion Mandarin program at Wilson. I think you are going too fast. I believe we need to bring parents into the planning. I would like you to speak to this situation at the next Board Meeting.

Deena Dragoo
Congratulated Mr. Symonds.
Discussed well attended general meeting of SGTA members. Provided list of concerns with Isela Salazar to share with Board members. Also shared postcards from SGTA members with questions/concerns for Board to read at their leisure.
Also spoke regarding the Dual Immersion Program. Are we thinking about the program as we have been told, or are we beginning the program next year? We are told that one of the Mandarin teachers from GHS is already slated to go to Wilson to start the program next year. Concerned that we still need a master plan for the McKinley Dual Immersion Spanish program yet we are taking on a new Dual Immersion program at McKinley. What can we do to slow this down? Knows the value of a second language for our students. We just want it effectively planned out and not at the same time as when we are laying off teachers.

Patti Kim
6th Grade teacher at JMS
I truly believe we all have the same belief to give the best to our students. Sadly for all the teachers, we are told that Jennifer Vargas and Anna Navarro, our TOSAs, will be back in the classroom next year. We don't have words for how effective they are. We don't know what we will do without them. Would like the school board would like to think about the needs of our students and not the needs of Dr. Pappalardo.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the February 12, 2019 Governing Board Meeting. Approved unanimously.
5.b. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the February 26, 2019 Governing Board Meeting.Approved unanimously.
 
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None.

7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members
Del Mar High School, Armando Talamantes : Updates on Del Mar, Coolidge, Roosevelt, and Washington schools.
Gabrielino High School, Jocelyn Tan: Updates on GHS, JMS, McKinley and Wilson.

7.b. REPORT - Board President
Welcomed Jocelyn Tan to the Board. Feel free to ask questions and make comments.
Mentioned beautiful service of Dr. Scott for his father.
Discussed Board retreat last Friday to go over protocols with new Board member.
Attended History event at Del Mar. Del Mar students will be going to Sacramento in May.
Attended Leader in Me presentation at Coolidge. A good turnout.

7.c. REPORT - Superintendent
Happy to report that the CTC accreditation monitoring team of the Induction program gave unanimous approval of the program for SGV Induction of which SGUSD is the lead at 5:15 PM this evening. Congratulated Gail Calhoun, program director and mentors involved with the program.
Congratulated Coolidge and Mr. Wong on the Leader in Me program.

7.d. PRESENTATION - Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2018-2020 Update
Presentation provided by Dr. Pappalardo. Full Presentation attached.
Presentation highlights:
New 3-year LCAP plan will be needed next year for 2021.
We use the LACOE established template for the LCAP plan.
SGUSD Greatest Need identified: Math and Suspension Rate.
SGUSD Performance Gaps identified: English Learners and Students with Disabilities.
Next EAC meeting scheduled for March 27, 2019.
LCAP public hearing scheduled for June 18, 2019 Board meeting.
Board Member Comments: None.

7.e. PRESENTATION - Second Interim Report 2018-2019: A presentation on the 2018-2019 Second Interim Report given by Joyce Yeh, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services. Presentation attached.
Presentation highlights:
Must submit report of current standing/situation by law and outlook for the following years.
LACOE required a Board approved resolution to go with the second Interim Report to address solvency plans.
COLA increase by the State in June and STRS assistance will help us with an extra $225,000.
We received some new grants from the state to help us with Classified PD. This can help us backfill monies already spent.
Also received an additional small grant to help low performing students.
Updated demographic study indicates some optimism for 'out years" regarding declining enrollment. We may level off next year. Decline in enrollment may not be as steep next year.
3rd Interim report due on June 1st. Will use as our base for the 2020 budget. Report will be presented to the Board on May 14, 2019.
Presenting our Layoff resolution today. Will approve the final layoff resolution on May 14, 2019.

Board Member Comments:
Mrs. Alvarado: When we do a self qualified declaration, does it put us in a negative light with LACOE?
Ms. Yeh: No. It puts us in a more cautious light. It is perceived as a positive step.
Mrs. Alvarado: It's all about the revenue. We will need to make cuts somewhere.
Mr. Ammon: Thanked Ms. Yeh for the presentation. Asked question about projected enrollment.
Mrs. Yeh: We projected 80 down this year, but declined enrollment was double our expected projection.
Dr. Scott: Multi-year financial projection. $3,000,000 of costs imposed that are not in the classroom (salaries, health and welfare, and retirement fund.) Every school in the state is suffering from declining enrollment. There has to be a better way of doing this. Will take a fundamental change.
Mrs. Haas: Thank you for putting this together,. Question on proposed STRS. We need to monitor this at the state level.
Mrs. Yeh: It is not our decision. We are told to pay this rate.
 
8. BUSINESS SERVICES
 8.a. ACTION - Approve 2018-2019 Second Interim Report Based on the assumptions available for the District at the time of the Second Interim reporting period, it is appropriate for the District to certify the qualified status due to the financial uncertainties for the out years in the multi-year projections.
The Superintendent recommends the Governing Board approve the Qualified Certification of District Solvency on the Second Interim Report for fiscal year 2018-2019 and the subsequent two fiscal years - 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.
Unanimously approved.

8.b. ACTION - Approve to Authorize Award of E-Rate Project 2019-2020. Eight school sites will receive updated network equipment and services under the upcoming e-rate funding application. Upon board approval, a contract will be awarded to Data Impressions in the amount of $39,517.41, NIC Partners in the amount of $31,085.78, Federal Technology Solutions Inc. in the amount of $19,059.16, and a five-year contract to Foothills Education and Technology Partnership in the yearly amount of $54,276.
Rationale: The District continues to participate in the federally funded E-Rate program, allowing us to provide our students and teachers with modern-day internet access, including maintenance to keep our internal network connections reliable. Funding is available based on our NSLP (Nation School Lunch Program) percentages, at which we qualify for an 80% discount. The program reimburses 80% on qualified internet access and equipment purchases, while the District covers the remaining 20%. This allows the District to upgrade our network and wireless infrastructure to provide greater bandwidth and security.
For the upcoming e-rate year, we solicited competitive proposals for the following categories: network hardware, cabling services, and internet service. After an extensive evaluation process, we would like to bring forward the following four partners for our upcoming e-rate projects: Data Impressions, NIC Partners, Federal Technology Solutions Inc., and Foothills Education and Technology Partnership, respective to the categories mentioned above.
Unanimously approved.

9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (None.)

10. HUMAN RESOURCES
10.a. (ROLL CALL) – Adopt Resolution No. 6/2018-2019, Reduction or Discontinuance of Particular Kinds of Certificated Services for the 2019-2020 School Year
Rationale: The Superintendent has indicated that the reduction in particular kinds of services is related to the loss or potential loss of revenue limit funding, certain categorical funding, and/or special programs.
(Attached.)
No discussion or comment.
Unanimously approved.

10.b. ACTION - Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between San Gabriel Unified School District and San Gabriel Teachers Association, Tie-Breaker Criteria
Rationale: The Superintendent has indicated that the reduction in particular kinds of services is related to the loss or potential loss of revenue limit funding, certain categorical funding, and/or special programs, therefore tie-breaking criteria must be established for those who first rendered paid service to the District on the same date.
(Attached.)
No discussion or comment.
Unanimously approved.

NOTE TO MEMBERS: SGTA members left meeting when RIF resolution was passed without comment or discussion.
No further Minutes provided by SGTA.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

12. GOVERNING BOARD
Mrs. Alvarado:
Mr. Ammon:
Mrs. Haas:
Dr. Scott:
Mrs. Shellhart

13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE: (This section provides an opportunity for the Governing Board to share information with other Board Members and members of the public.)

14. CONSENT AGENDA NOTE: (The Governing Board may take one (1) vote for all Consent items including: Business Services, Educational Services, Human Resources, and Superintendent's Office. Items may be removed from the Consent agenda and voted on separately.)

14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a.1. Accept All Donations to the San Gabriel Unified School District from Various Donors
Voluntary donations in various amounts totaled $200.00 and were specifically made to the GATE Program to help with field trip costs.
Voluntary donation of $20.00 was made specifically to the SGVC Induction Social Committee. 

14.a.2. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received for Feb. 2019 - Report No. 11
14.a.3. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 11 (Attached.)
14.a.4. Approve Essential Travel Report No. 11 (Attached.)

14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No. 11 (Attached.)

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 11 (Attached.)
14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 11 (Attached.)

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE (None.)

15. ADJOURNMENT

15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDER: March 12, 2019

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• Tuesday, March 26, 2019
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019
• Tuesday, May 14, 2019
• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 

6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes

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Tuesday, March 12th, 3:45 - 5:00
San Gabriel Elks Lodge
1373 East Las Tunas Drive
(Across the street from
Jefferson Middle School)

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!


Quick Reminders to All SGTA Members:

1) Tuesday, March 12th. 3:45 - 5:00. Be There. It's Important!


2) Did You Know... On Tuesday evening at our upcoming school board meeting, 5 Certificated Teachers position will be eliminated?

Why is this happening? Here are some key factors why:

• The School Board Approved to increase in 4/5, 6/7/8, 9/10/11/12 Staffing Ratios. (Yes, some class sizes will increase and combination classes will be formed.)
• The School Board Approved to return 2 Elem/Mid/HS Site Coaches back to the classroom (which means little/no support next year for teachers.)
• Declining Enrollment

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"Special" Board Meeting Bullets
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Link to Full Agenda
 
Special Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
March 08, 2019 1:30PM 
Board Room 408 Junipero Serra Drive San Gabriel, California 91776

1. OPENING PROCEDURE 
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 1:49 PM
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. All members present. Meeting attended only by Board members and Superintendent, Dr. Pappalardo.

1.c. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
1.d. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
Recommended Motion:The Superintendent recommends approval of the March 8, 2019 Special Governing Board meeting agenda. Approved unanimously.

Quick Summary / Abstract:(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.) 
2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD 

2.a. 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. 
Quick Summary / Abstract:A member of the public may choose to speak to an agenda item during public comment or at the time the Governing Board considers that item.

Dena Dragoo, SGTA President (Comments are abridged.)
Dr. Pappalardo spoke with me about (my) comment number one: the Special Board meeting alert during school hours. Teachers asked about what was going on and why there was a need for a special meeting. It created concern. Dr. Pappalardo and I spoke, and he helped me understand that it was going to cover Board procedures and protocols because there was a new Board member.

I am super happy that Jim Symonds has been named as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. We hear his teachers speak his praises.

You do realize that the last 4 appointments have been white male employees. Consider women on staff as future appointments.

President Shelhart asked if she could respond to Ms. Dragoo's comments. Board members noted that, as a policy, the Board does not respond to public comments. There was brief discussion that the comments may be addressed at a future Board meeting.

3. DISCUSSION - Board Governance 
Quick Summary / Abstract:The Superintendent brings forth the discussion of governance to have input and understanding of the collective thoughts on the Board’s role in governance including a discussion of protocols for the Board and Superintendent.

Dr. Pappalardo: The purpose of the meeting is to review protocols with new members. We want to increase our cohesiveness. If time allows, we want to look at our mission timeline.

NOTE: Written copies of Board Protocol information reviewed was not available to the public to track during the discussion.

The following comments are abridged and are not verbatim.

Mr. Ammon: Closed session the only time we communicate re: personnel or student issue due to Brown Act. 
Mr. Ammon: Is Executive session when four Board members meet without the Superintendent? (Answer not heard.)
General discussion of review areas such as if a Board member asks a question about a school administrator or confidential discussion with the superintendent between Board members and principals, staff or parents.

Mrs. Shelhart: Is it appropriate to ask questions of principals or teachers w/out going through the Superintendent? (General discussion regarding the informal nature of our district in this regard. Some general questions such as the number of students in the school or the number of English Language Learners are fine to ask without going through the Superintendent.)

Mr. Ammon-Questioning the practice with Principals at the sites notification of Board members on site emergencies. I think it is under-reported it because they get busy. Response from Dr. Pappalardo: The Principals sharing out of emergency situations has specific protocol. Administrator first takes care of the situation, then reports out. 
Mrs. Alvarado: What about follow-up after the fact? Behaviorally we have more issues- something we need to figure out to help the sites. There is strain on the teachers and site administrators.

Mr. Ammon: Are we missing something with sample protocol (1 and 3); individual staff. (Unable to follow this discussion as I did not have access to the document.)

Dr. Pappalardo: Noted the detailed content in Brown Act and Ed Code.

The sample documents discussed included protocols regarding:
1.     Individual staff to Board member; Board refers to follow chain of command.
2.     Individual member of the public randomly emails board not Superintendent; Board Member sends to all members and passes off to the Superintendent to respond.
3.     Board member to Staff member.

Dr. Pappalardo: Mandated reporting must go directly to the Superintendent. Must pass it on. These are staff members’ concern about abuse. (Difficult to understand since I do not have the documents they are reviewing.) Dr. Pappalardo says if it comes to one of the Board members, that they must report it to him. Mrs. Haas noted that she is still a mandated reporter and has to report herself.

Mr. Ammon askes about Whistleblower Bucket
Dr. Pappalardo: Bucket is technically about money if they suspect any fraud or theft. Anyone who identifies fraud through money, property. Mr. Ammon: What about harassment? Dr. Pappalardo: Harassment issues go to HR.
Mr. Ammon: broadly thinking of an HR complaint. Dr. Pappalardo: send it right back to the principal for investigation. Follow Chain of Command.
Dr. Scott further addresses Whistleblowing as being more a broad definition and not just financial: It is anything that is illegal, unethical or not correct. Dr. Pappalardo replied to bring it to the Superintendent or HR.

Requests for information: Should Board members direct requests to the Superintendent and not to Principal or teachers? Dr. Pappalardo: There are formal and informal protocols. It’s a very structured process in some districts, but we have not operated in that manner here. Ex: How many Kinder classes do you have? How many did you have last year? What have been the ELA scores over the last 10 years? If you have questions, You can refer them to me (Superintendent) or Cheryl (Board President.)

President Shellhart: Regarding Personnel questions. Should it go to Ross (Perry) or Dr. Pappalardo? On occasion, I will hear about a certain individual. Do we have the ability to go to Ross (Perry) directly? 
Dr. Pappalardo: We have agreed in the past that it is OK for Board to go directly to the Assistant Superintendents. It’s just information. (For example :) Assistant Superintendent of Business Services questions about building maintenance goes directly to that Assistant Superintendent. My preference is to come to me or any of the Assistant Superintendents. Dr. Scott: We all trust each other. But in the past, the motives of others were not honorable, but vindictive. Now I think we are in a different place where we all trust each other.
Dr. Pappalardo: - We will re-write #7. Request for information from Board member goes to Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent as appropriate.

Regarding Board Emails from School Sites to attend School Events                                 
Board Member Discussion: We are fine with that. We can respond all to let everyone know who is attending. It is difficult to keep track with all calendar changes made to events. Dr. Scott: Request to offer specificity to music performances. History Day, Founders Day, PBIS Roll-out. Campus-wide Community event vs. a regular campus event. We want to be present, but it needs to be at the discretion of the Board member. Let’s look at key events and one or two others. 

With our Liaison Schools: May we publish it out to our other Board members as FYI? Let us know if it is special or important. Or “My Liaison School is doing--- and I can’t be there; can you cover?”
Board Members will prioritize Open Houses, Spring Events, Promotions/Graduations, End-of-Year events.

Board Members represent voice of the whole board; should not represent individual voice/opinion. Mr. Ammon: “You can never take the Board hat off, even if you are a parent.” Not meant to restrict sharing our individual opinion. We are entitled to our individual opinion and must ensure that we do not represent our individual opinion as Board opinion/policy.

#9- Dr. Scott: add “or Board President”. Board agenda goes out on Friday; questions about the agenda should be directed to the Superintendent or Board President. 

Board Prep: Protocols
How do items get on the agenda? Tell Superintendent or Board President. If you see the agenda on Friday and have a question, give Dr. Pappalardo a call. You may still ask questions at the meeting if they come up.
Dr. Scott: The point is, don’t bring a " hand grenade” or surprises to the Board meeting.

Board Members must support the majority decision.

The Board will always be the last stop; not the first stop.

Assignment of Board Members to School Sites (Liaisons): Established at the beginning of the academic year. You are the primary contact for public contact. Each Board Member is assigned to one elementary school, then may double up for secondary.
Board President will assign Board Member site liaison roles by July 1. The primary purpose is outreach to stake holders. No unannounced site visits in our role as a Board member. (Professional courtesy.) Dr. Scott re-frames: “As a professional courtesy, Board member visits are to be pre-arranged.”
Board Members are encouraged to attend PTA meetings, Founders Day or other Site activity meetings as time permits.
Mrs. Haas: Discussion of challenge of being a Board member vs. parent vs. Jefferson PTA rep. and concerns as to inappropriate blurring of roles. Serving in several capacities as a parent and volunteer at JMS. Discussion as to being clear about when she represents herself (as a parent and member of the school community that her children attend) and when she represents the Board.

General Note: As the Board discussed policies, they endeavored to frame them in a positive manner.

SGTA President and Vice President excused themselves from the meeting at 3:30 PM.


4. ADJOURNMENT (Unknown)
4.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS 

• Quick Summary / Abstract:Tuesday, March 12, 2019
• Tuesday, March 26, 2019
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019
• Tuesday, May 14, 2019
• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, March 12, 2019
• Tuesday, March 26, 2019
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019
• Tuesday, May 14, 2019
• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019

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March 12th, 3:45 - 5:00
San Gabriel Elks Lodge
1373 East Las Tunas Drive
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Board Meeting Bullets
Note to Members: The Fiscal Stabilization Plan and Resolution were presented at this Board meeting. Highlights are presented below. Please see attachment for full resolution.
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Resolution adopted for the purpose of demonstrating the Board resolve to make budget reductions and/or adjustments, ongoing and one-time, for the fiscal year 2019-20 as evidenced by itemized Fiscal Stabilization Plan (Plan) pursuant to the Second Interim Reporting requirements brought upon by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) . The Plan is a living document subject to review, update, and edit as appropriate.
 WHEREAS, the 2019-20 budget reduction items and the corresponding savings in parenthesis are as follows:
1. Reduction of Contracted Services – brokering, consulting, and leadership development ($400,000);
2. Reduction of Central Clerical Support – 3 classified employees ($180,000);
3. Reduction of Special Project Administration and Centralized Support Services ($250,000);
4. Refunding Non-Core Programs in Schools - 4th and 5th grade release time and wellness program ($350,000);
5. Refunding Non-Essential Services in Student Support Programs – behavioral aides ($450,000); and 
6. Reduction of Site and Program Allocation ($300,000);
7. Reduction of Instructional Staff due to declining enrollment – 6 certificated employees ( $480,000);
8. Realignment of Baseline Program/Services - increase of staffing ratio ($150,000); 
 WHEREAS, the above reductions may be implemented through layoff, attrition, and budget and expenses transfers with support documents that are legal and appropriate; and  
  WHEREAS, the 2020-21 budget reduction plan is still in the early stage of planning, nothing will be ruled out as long as District complies with federal and state laws and regulations;  any collective bargaining agreement provisions will also be considered and followed prior to implementation;  
 WHEREAS, the following one-time budget reduction items may be considered for implementation to provide temporary relief during financial duress:
1. Reschedule Textbook Adoption ($500,000);
2. Re-designation of JPA fund equity ($500,000);
3. Recapture of 18-19 Budget Allocation and Carry-over ($500,000); 
 
ATTACHMENTS
Link to Full Agenda
Fiscal Stabilization Plan Resolution
Fiscal Stabilization Plan Presentation
P.O. Report 10
NIC Proposal
Essential Training Report 10
Classified Personnel Report 10
Certificated Personnel Report 10

SGTA BOARD MEETING BULLETS
Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
February 26, 2019 6:00 PM

1. OPENING PROCEDURE
1.a. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM.
1.b. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM. All members present.

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD
2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD.
Parent Request on Class Size Reduction: Dinh Quach (Full statement provided.)
Dear San Gabriel Unified School District Board Members:
As parents of the current second grade students at Washington School, we urge you to reduce the class sizes. Washington School is one of only two schools in San Gabriel with 27 or more students per classroom. For the past two years, this group of students were in much smaller classes of approximately 19-20 students each. We request that the classes return to three smaller classes.
Studies have shown that students in smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, score higher on tests, receive better grades, and have better attendance. Additionally, students behave better and pay more attention in smaller classes because the teacher is able to have more one-on-one time with all the students and ensures everyone participates. The teacher has more time to get to know the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of each student so that she can make changes to the curriculum to better help those that are struggling or to push those who are a bit more advanced in their learning.
Therefore, we strongly urge you to reduce the class size at Washington so that each of our second graders will have an equal chance to excel in school. Thank you.
(Note: There were two petitions. One was for the second grade families and it received 35 signatures. The second petition was for the first grade families and it received 15 signatures. Total 50 signatures.)


Parent Request on Class Size Reduction:Vincent Moi
Parent of 2nd grade student at Washington. Now at approx 30 students. I am a product of an overcrowded classroom and know what it can do to the classroom. Detriment to learning of others; students with specialized needs. Maintain quality of teachers.


3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
 (NOTE: If the Governing Board does not complete Closed Session, it will RECONVENE the meeting to open session and RECESS the meeting to closed session after all open session business has been conducted.) 
Recessed to Closed Session at 6:05 PM.  

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION approx. 7:04
4.a. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. None.
4.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Matt Arnold
4.c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Approved unanimously.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
 5.a. ACTION - Approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Governing Board Meeting
 
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Dena Dragoo, SGTA President
Thank you to the School Board for support of the PBIS roll out.
Thank you for your SEF support as it comes right back to our classrooms. Appreciate your presence at upcoming March Open Houses at Del Mar and- Gabrielino High Schools.
We met with Ross Perry and Dr. Pappalardo on Fiscal Stabilization Plan.I urge Board members to consider keeping our current programs such as MIE before taking on new programs. Consider keeping our teachers and aides.

7. REPORT(S)/PRESENTATION(S)
7.a. REPORTS - Student Board Members
Del Mar High School, Armando Talamantes: Updates provided on Coolidge Leader in Me; Roosevelt celebration of Lunar New Year, Read Across America on March 1st; Washington to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day and 3rd PBIS assembly
Gabrielino High School, Thomas Chung: Not present
7.b. REPORT - Board President : Attended TK-Kinder Open House. All 70 chairs taken. Asked to advertise better to people outside our community. Attended Washington Founders Day and San Gabriel Lunar New Year celebration. Offered condolences to Dr. Scott on loss of his father last week.
7.c. REPORT - Superintendent: Congratulations to Ken Tcheng for Golden Apple recipient; congratulations to SEF for successful fundraising event. San Gabriel SELPA partnered with El Dorado and Riverside proposal awarded 5 year $30 million grant (San Gabriel SELPA $10 million over next 5 years.) Our district will be the beneficiary of the SELPA's grant award.
7.d. REPORT - School Safety Plans for School Year 2018-2019 presented by Lon Sellars.
See Full Agenda for PDFs plans for each school site. No questions from the Board.

Public Comment by Anna Navarro, Secondary Instructional Coach
(Position removed in the Fiscal Stabilization Plan. Full statement provided.)
My name is Anna Navarro, and I am the Secondary Instructional Coach. I am here to speak about the Fiscal Stabilization Plan which eliminated my position. I am here to advocate for English Learner students. Teaching these students is my passion and I have faithfully advocated for SGUSD English Learners for the past 17 years.

This year I spent a lot of time supporting GHS English teachers who are dealing with English Learner inclusion for the first time. Next year, EL inclusion moves forward to History/Social Studies and other courses. If teachers are not supported and helped with EL scaffolds and lesson prep, how can we expect that EL students will be successful?

This year I led multiple grade level English meetings, developed EL supports for lessons, paragraph frames, and numerous strategies such as color coding, use of visuals, and vocabulary strategies to better support EL students in English classes.

With all of that, EL students have more support to participate in class and complete the required tasks, These teachers better understand CA ELD standards and Integrated ELD, but it is a baseline understanding. Therefore, we still have much more work to do. How can we expect this same work of other teachers who have not received training on ELD standards or Integrated ELD AND offered consistent support throughout the school year? Without training and instructional adjustments, English Learner students will flounder. This student population will not have their needs met. ELs will likely fail and not make progress without guided, accessible support throughout the school year. In 2017-18, SGUSD did not meet the EL reclassification rate.

Because of high numbers of English Learner students and Special Education students in classes, limited to no support in not the answer a successful district would give when initiating full inclusion.

7.e. PRESENTATION - Implementation of Fiscal Stabilization Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
Presentation by Matt Arnold on behalf of Joyce Yeh.
Presentation attached. Highlights of Resolution provided above.
Comments:
Mr. Ammon- Thank you for including the positive - programs being kept
Dr. Scott- Forces us to make impossible decisions. Arkansas spends more on students than California. It's unconscionable. Forced to looked at staffing. I hope none needs us to say that we don't want to diminish.
Mrs. Alvarado- Governor's support for schools is one time money; reality is that we don't have enough money and we won't with declining enrollment. We'll do the best we can to keep the cuts away from the classrooms. I applaud our willingness to go at it the best we can.
Mrs. Haas: There will be difficult cuts; point out the good things that we will still have such as K-12 music, VAPA, PBIS. Still putting students first.

8. BUSINESS SERVICES
 8.a. (ROLL CALL) - Adopt Resolution 5/2018-2019 Implementation of Fiscal Stabilization Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
Rationale: A detailed fiscal stabilization plan (FSP) is required by LACOE to identify the potential budget allocations necessary to restore and maintain the required reserve for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. The plan is outlined in the attached resolution. (Attached.)
Approved unanimously.
9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
9.a. ACTION - Approve School Safety Plans For School Year 2018-2019 (Note: School Safety Plans are too large to attach. Go to full agenda link for PDFs.)
Discussion:
Dr. Scott- astonishing amount of work in the plans. Focused and thoughtful plans.
Mr. Ammon- Unsung heroes Principals and Office Staff dealing with angry parents and variety of problems every day.
Approved unanimously.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES None.
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE None.
12. GOVERNING BOARD
12.a. ACTION - Elect Region 23-A Representative for the 2019 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly with a Two-Year Term Beginning April 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2021 (due 3/15/19)
The Superintendent recommends the Governing Board cast their ballot to elect three (3) candidates for three (3) vacancies to the 2019 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly.                                                                                                                                
Rationale: Nominations and Biographical Sketch forms for California School Boards Association’s (CSBA) Delegate Assembly were due on January 7, 2019. The ballot consists of four (3) candidates as follows: (*denotes incumbent)

• Suzie Abajian (South Pasadena USD)*
• Jennifer Freemon (Glendale USD)
• Robert "Bob" Gin (Alhambra USD)

Discussion:
Mr. Ammon defers to Dr. Scott for recommendation. Dr. Scott highly recommends all three.
Unanimously approved.

13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS NOTE: (This section provides an opportunity for the Governing Board to share information with other Board Members and members of the public.)

Mrs. Alvarado: Offered condolences to Dr. Scott. Can we get the Open House dates?
Mr. Ammon: Tribute to Dr. Scott's father and value of education as a lifelong learner.
Mrs. Haas: Thanked Dr. Scott for tribute to his father. Attended Washington Founders Day. SEF event was fun and well-attended. GATE Field Trip with simulation she did in college and they did it as 7th graders. Thanked Ms. Tom and Ms. Vargas for their work the opportunity.
Dr. Scott: Washington Founders Day celebrated for over 90 years. District was well represented at San Gabriel Lunar New Year. Appreciates condolences on death of his father and tribute to his father and life of service.

14. CONSENT AGENDA NOTE: (The Governing Board may take one (1) vote for all Consent items including: Business Services, Educational Services, Human Resources, and Superintendent's Office. Items may be removed from the Consent agenda and voted on separately.)

NOTE: Consent Agenda below unanimously approved in its entirety.

14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES
14.a.1. Accept Service Agreement Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and NIC Partners
The Superintendent recommends the Governing Board approve the Service Agreement between the San Gabriel Unified School District and NIC Partners and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Rationale: NIC Partners will troubleshoot our network by looking at the settings/configurations of our equipment throughout the District. They will review error logs, test to see if the phone quality issues are fixed, and make any additional recommendations. Total Expenditure $5,000 (attached.)

14.a.2. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 10 (attached.)

14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
14.b.1. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No.10 (attached.)

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 10 (attached.)
14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No. 10 (attached.)

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

Moment of silence for Rob Scott offered by Mrs. Shellhart
Mr. Talamantes offered condolences eloquently.

15. ADJOURNMENT at 7:44

15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS

15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS · March 12, 2019

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, March 12, 2019
• Tuesday, March 26, 2019
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019
• Tuesday, May 14, 2019
• Tuesday, May 28, 2019
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 ​

6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes

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