Hi SGTA,

The Tentative Agreement for GHS was accepted (192 to 11) with the new Calendar Option A (119 to 81). 
Thanks for getting out there to vote. 

In solidarity,
Your Site Reps

You can vote today from 8am to 3pm in the GHS copy room.
Please go vote, during your prep period or at lunch.

SGTA has organized for you to have the option of an alternate life insurance policy than the ones Fidelity offered to you last week.

If you signed up for Life Insurance with Fidelity and want to consider a different option that might have better features. Speak with Josh Hayes from the Standard (Insurance Company). You can cancel with Fidelity if you decide to go with the Standard instead. 

Josh will be in the copy room December 11th to speak with anyone interested in no-medical question life insurance.

See more information below.
Best,
Site Reps

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The Standard  Disability (Income Protection) will be coming to your schools to share information regarding Income Protection Life Coverage and much more!    This is your opportunity to apply or switch to get the best Disability coverage.  (Bring a copy of your current disability rates to compare!) 
Coverage Includes:

• • Injury & Illness
  • Pregnancy & Child Birth
  • On & Off the Job Coverage (Most Plans only cover OFF the Job)
  • Replaces up to 75% of your Daily Income
  •  CTA Offered Student Loan Benefit – Included at no additional cost
  • CTA Offered Cancer Benefit – included at no additional cost
  • $50,000 of Life Insurance without answering medical questions.

 

Coolidge:  December 4th 11 - 1:15
Roosevelt:  December 4th  2:14  - 4:00 p.m

Washington:  December 5th 11 - 2:15 p.m.
Wilson:  December 6th 11 - 1:15 p.m.
Jefferson:  December 6th 11 - 1:15 p.m.
Del Mar:  December 7th 8 a.m. - 3 p.m 
McKinley:  December 10th 11 - 1:15

Gabrielino:  December 11th 8 - 3 pm 

Click on the link for more information:  http://www.standard.com/cta/sgta


San Gabriel Teachers AssociationDon't miss your limited-time offer to enroll in CTA-endorsed Disability and Life Insurance.

You may also email  Josh Hayes with any questions at josh.hayes@thestandard.com. 

Thank you, 

Dena Dragoo, 
SGTA President 

Link to Full Agenda
Certificated Personnel Report
Classified Personnel Report (Highlights: New Site Tech at Roosevelt, Retirement of C. Main at GHS)
Conference Report (Highlights: CUE, CABE, DBL, and GHS Invitation to White House Natl.Tree Lighting!)
iReady Contract Renewal
Purchase Order Report (Highlights: GHS Roofing Project, JMS Parking Lot Project)
Essential Training/Travel

Board Meeting
San Gabriel USD
November 13, 2018 6:00PM 
1. OPENING PROCEDURE .
Meeting opened at 6:01. Quorum established.

2.   Requests to Address Governing Board:
2.a. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD regarding Items on the CLOSED SESSION agenda: 

Iraise Garcia, JMS. Thanked Dr. Scott and Dr. Pappalardo for coming to JMS to hear their concerns. Dr. Pappalardo promised during the session to email the Admin salary schedule on a 5 step schedule. Dr. Pappalardo indicated he is at Step 4. Noted that a PDF file would be provided to show the schedule was in operation before Dr. Pappalardo was re-hired by the district, but the PDF has not been received. Ms. Garcia noted that she is sure Dr. Pappalardo is very busy, but JMS awaits the promised schedule. 

Ms. Garcia also took the opportunity to note appreciation for the superb Nov. 2nd staff development with teachers teaching teachers and thanked the Board for its continued support.

Board photograph taken by Dr. Scott before recessing to closed session.


3.   Recess to Closed Session at 6:05.

4.   Reconvene to Open Session at 7:02.
4.a. Announcement of actions taken in closed session. No action taken.
Agenda approved for November 13, 2018.
                                                                                                                                                        5. 5.Approval of Minutes for October 9th and 23rd, 2018. Moved , as amended for spelling, approved.
6.Public Hearing(s) None.
7.Board Reports

• Del Mar High School, Armando Talamantes: Covered updates and events for all district schools.
• Gabrielino High School, Thomas Chung: Absent for this meeting.
• Board President Alvardo: Our prayers and thoughts go out to victims of the fires. Meet and Greets completed at all school sites. People happy with our Nov. 2nd staff development.

Honoring Mr. Tcheng at his last Board Meeting

• President Alvarado speaks to history of Mr. Tcheng as member of the Board and his value to the district.
• Dr. Scott speaks to Mr. Tcheng's service, strength, civility, professionalism and thoughtfulness.
• Ms. Shellhart speaks to her appreciation of his mentorship.
• Mr. Ammon addresses Mr. Tcheng's friendship, insight, and advice when he first came on board.
• Dr, Pappalardo: Mr. Tcheng is probably one of the top 5 board members he has worked with. (Board laughter.) Expressed his appreciation for Mr. Tcheng's business advice and dedication to San Gabriel .
• President Alvarado presents a clock to Mr. Tcheng in appreciation for his service.
• Mr. Tcheng thanks everyone for the opportunity to serve. Thanks everyone serving our community and students.

Recess to Recognition reception for outgoing Board member, Ken K. Tcheng at 7:24.
Resume Open Session at 7:36.

• Superintendent Report: Happy Thanksgiving. We are off next week.

• MIE Presentation:Samantha Theisen. NOTE: See attachment for full presentation. Evaluation Data Report presented by Samantha Theisen. Began thanking the Board and Mr. Tcheng for his service. Thanks all Roosevelt as a community of open minded individuals. It's a whole school data report that happens to coincide with the MIE program.

Highpoints: Without TK and SDC, enrollment is stable. Only 3 students have opted out of the program this year. Attendance is generally stable. Assertive discipline reduced from 398 three years ago to 96 last year. See behavior incidents per Aeries data. CAASPP results consistently rising each year. SED had a 10 point increase in CAASPP scores since last year. SPED CAASPP "Not Met" dropped 20 points last year.

Board Comments:

• President Alvarado- in awe of the progress toward closing the achievement gap.
• Ms. Shellhart: positive comments from the community. Congratulations.
• Mr. Tcheng: recalled he was Board President when the MIE decision was made. Believed it was a game changer for us. Breaking news: tell how successful the program is.
• Dr. Scott: yields to Mr. Ammon
• Mr. Ammon: Current 3rd grade will have the program since Kindergarten. Thank you.
• Dr. Scott: Presentation on a report of an entire school population is benefitting, not on performance. Compliments Samantha on her commitment and willingness to start the program with focus on student motivation and climate. I am in awe of this district. Dr. Pappalardo inherited this program and I have to give props to Dr. Yoshihara for his commitment (even though he was crazy about some things.) I'm indebted to him for his support of the program which wouldn't have happened without him.
• Mr. Talamantes: addressed the parent report on student confidence. We are setting up the students to be successful. 91% of parents said students maintain a positive attitude about school. That's an incredible statement.
• Dr. Pappalardo thanks the Roosevelt community for the support of the program.
• Samantha Theisen thank Cheryl Wilson's support. It's a remarkable school.

8.Business Services

• 8.a. ACTION - Approve Notice of Completion for Bid No. 01-18/19 with Janus Corporation for Building Demolition - Asbestos and Lead Removal: On August 21, 2018 the Governing Board awarded a contract to Janus Corporation in the amount of $134,000.00. There was one change order for $9,747.03, bringing the new total contract amount to $143,747.03. Approving the notice of completion will complete the contract with Janus Corporation and allow the District to make final payment. Moved for approval . Unanimously approved.

• 8.b. Authorization to Award Bid No. 02-18/19 Building Demolition - Asbestos & Lead Removal - Gabrielino High School Music Building: It is recommended that the Governing Board authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents to award Bid No. 02-18/19 Building Demolition - Asbestos & Lead Removal to Beckco Incorporated in the amount of $39,900.00
• Moved for approval .Comment/Question by Mr. Tcheng- can low bid adequately serve us? Joyce Yeh reported that they were vetted.Unanimously approved.

9. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 
9.a. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Cydney Fox for a Central Auditory Processing Evaluation of a Student, School Year 2018-2019: The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Consultant Agreement with Dr. Cydney Fox in an amount not to exceed $1,450.00 in order for the District to stay in compliance. Moved and approved unanimously.
9.b. ACTION – Approve The Consultant Agreement Between San Gabriel USD and Gina Koency for School Year 2018-2019: Gina Koency will offer Professional Development on December 4, 2018, as well as up to three more sessions, for our secondary math teachers on the CAASPP Interim Assessments and Digital Library. $500/day, not to exceed 5 days. Moved and approved unanimously.
9.c. ACTION - Approve Consultant Agreement with Dr. Megan Stone for SGUSD Special Education Program's Medicaid LEA/MAA Federal Reimbursement Program: Not to exceed $2,000. Moved and approved unanimously.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES. None.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE  None.

12. GOVERNING BOARD 

13. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS 

• Ms. Shellhart: Congratulations on GHS participation in Natl. Tree Lighting.
• Mr. Tcheng: Thanks Board for support of AYC; "Kind of fun going through the meet and greets. (Board laughter.)
• Dr. Scott: Meet and Greets were interesting. School site concerns are very different. "Stroking" the Supt. for his support of going on the Meet and Greets. Sometimes we forget the realities on the ground, even though they are not necessarily informed, but your perception is your reality." We have so much to be proud of.
• Mr. Ammon: Happy Thanksgiving everybody.

14. CONSENT AGENDA 
Approved in full.

14.a. CONSENT - BUSINESS SERVICES 
14.a.1. Accept Donations to the San Gabriel Unified GATE Program: $225 to defray field trip bus costs.
14.a.2. Renew Annual Services Between the San Gabriel Unified School District and Super Co-Op A California USDA Foods Cooperative 
14.a.3. Approve Warrants Issued for Payments of Payroll, Goods and Services Received For Oct. 2018 - Report No. 5
14.a.4. Approve Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $5,000 Report No. 6: see attachment above.
14.a.5. Approve Essential Travel Report No. 6: see attachment above. 

14.CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda accepted and approved without discussion.

14.b. CONSENT - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 
Consent agenda accepted and approved without discussion.
14.b.1. Approve Continuation of 1-Year License Agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction Math and Reading K-8 Site License and Teacher Toolbox: Quote for$191,652.50. See attachment above.
14.b.2. Approve Appointment of Representatives to the Community Advisory Council of the West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) 
14.b.3. Approve Agreement with Direct Ed to Utilize Paraprofessionals, Special Education Department 2018-2019 School Year 
14.b.4. Approve Essential Training Travel Report No.6; see attachment above.

14.c. CONSENT - HUMAN RESOURCES 
14.c.1. Approve Certificated Personnel Status Report No. 6; see attachment above.
14.c.2. Approve Classified Personnel Status Report No.6; see attachment above.

14.d. CONSENT - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 

15. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Tcheng wishes everyone good luck. Rochelle- the seat is hot. I warmed it up for you. I'd like to see the district focus on the student. We may have differences despite fragmentation between Board, Admin, teachers. But we should work as one to achieve our goals for the students. Adjourned at 8:20

15.a. NEXT MEETING REMINDERS 

 NEXT MEETING REMINDERS

• Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Join us at the next Board Meeting!

• Tuesday, December 11, 2018

6:00 Open Session, Closed Session, 7:00 Open Session Reconvenes
San Gabriel Unifed School Board Agenda October 23, 2018

Keep wearing those shirts!!
Show we are unified!

Hi SGTA Friends,

Please sign up to enroll in medical insurance. Your coverage will be dropped if you do not meet with American Fidelity in person. They will be at the district until 11/28 (11/26-11/28).

If you plan to cover a spouse, domestic partner, or child, be sure to bring in the documentation needed.
As a reminder, American Fidelity should not be trying to sell you anything. They plan to go through many products they offer, but if at the outset you say you aren't interested, they will skip those for you.

I had my meeting last Tuesday during their visit at GHS and it took less than ten minutes.
Cheers!

Your Site Rep

Hi SGTA Friends,
​
Attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ask the hard questions.
Stickers will be available for you to write "SETTLE OUR CONTRACT".

See you tomorrow.

In solidarity,
Your Site Reps

Let's Celebrate our New Teachers!
After a long day of meetings, please come on over for an
appetizer and mingle with teachers across the district!
Where: The Galley
When: Friday, Nov. 2nd
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Del Mar: N/A

Gabrielino:
Joseph Salcedio
Cynthia Duran
Krista Wray
Ashley Pech

Jefferson:
Stephen Parise
Christopher Carranza
Laura Bayne
Deborah Autrey
Sarah Jones
Cynthia Martinez
Dianne Wampler
Karina Lopez
Jonnie Luong
Cynthia Wee

DEC: N/A

​Wilson:
Alison O'Daniel
Sarah Guzman
McKinley:
Lisbeth Medrano
Yunuen Jimenex

Roosevelt:
David Tranchina
Patrick Wu
Lydia Soto
Lorenzo Ulises
Kevin Cizmar
Andres Salazar

Washington:
Stephanie Kirchoff
Florence Lai
Jennefer Pinela

Coolidge:
Gabriela Ceja -Garcia
Susan Nguyen