Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Claudia Landeen School Multi- use Room

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1 Board of Trustees Donald Ruhstaller, President Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Claudia Landeen School Multi- use Room CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Lincoln USD Board of Trustees was called to order in the Claudia Landeen School Multi- use Room, 4128 Feather River Drive on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 6:10PM. President Ruhstaller conducted roll call, established a quorum, and affirmed that the agenda had been posted according to law Public Comment on the Closed Session Agenda There were no comments from the public Adjourn to Closed Session The Board adjourned to closed session to discuss the following: a. Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release b. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Negotiator: Michele Tatum Employee Organizations: CSEA and LUTA c. Student Matters 1 case (1) Expulsion of students 1 case d. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section cases 1.04 Reconvene in Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (7:36pm) ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM Trustees Present Donald Ruhstaller, President Tony Yadon, Vice President/Clerk Jenny Van De Pol, Member Kathleen Solari, Member Norrie Palmer, Member Anya Bekhtel, Student Trustee Administrators Present Tom Uslan Kelly Dextraze Rebecca Hall Michele Tatum Debbie DeGanna Terry Asplund Others Present Terry Cumpian Ayanna Moppin Helena Rodriguet Justina Wahnee Latesha Turner Denrick Robertson Kelly Barnes Christy Johnson Alexis Ping/Keira Celeste Williams Jesus Perez Julie Whitehouse Jamie Vernon- Sanguinetti Sylvia Casillas Jennifer Daumer Bruce Roberson Shirley Sakai Paea Tasini Reina Kavanagh Christie Herriage Mary Louise Sonnenburg Kate Morales Nancy C Smith B Vasconcelos Debra Dunne Kate Hormann Noemi Arellano Frances Boco Patrick Boco Kristen Segale James Maea Sar Chhin Chris Steffanic Michele Dennert Jennifer Hayes Rena Damele Rebecca Decker N Ponte Carol Bullard Jamie Yamasaki Tiffany Shibata Toni Louie Tracey Tariska Andrea Tohlen Sandra Sanchez Valerie Maurice Tiffany Fuhrmeister Adriana Collins 1

2 2. COMMUNICATIONS 2.01 Trustee and Superintendent Reports Board members and Superintendent Uslan reported on sub- committee meetings, events or activities they have attended since the last regular Board meeting Lincoln Unified School District s Early Childhood Education Programs Information only; no action required. Lincoln Unified School District s Early Childhood Education programs have adopted California s Collaborative for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CA CSEFEL) Teaching Pyramid. A leadership team has been created (with one teacher from each site) and, along with administrators, have been participating in county- wide training and meetings to support full implementation. Additionally, most of our staff have attended five full days of training. They are in year two of this endeavor. The CA CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid is an evidence based, conceptual framework with an emphasis on strong relationships, support for social and emotional competence and the prevention of challenging behaviors. It is designed to be responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of California s children and to promote belonging for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children. The Teaching Pyramid is aligned with the California Department of Education s Preschool Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Educator Competencies. WestEd s Center for Child and Family Studies has chosen Lincoln Unified as a Partner Implementation Site and will be providing additional training for staff and parents, professional development opportunities, coaching, date analysis and support for full implementation of CA CSEFEL. They will participate in state level activities, support and educate other programs in the process of implementation and will serve as a partner site for at least two years. Board members and Superintendent Uslan recognized the Early Childhood Education team and honored the work of these dedicated professionals and their willingness to implement this Teaching Pyramid on behalf of our youngest learners. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.01 Consent Agenda By the following vote, the Board approved the consent agenda, as presented. Yadon Van De Pol 5 0 Yes 4. CONSENT ITEMS AGENDA 4.01 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, EDUCATION SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS 5.01 Extended Study Trip Requests 5.02 Consultant Requests 6. HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT 6.01 Employment, Resignations, Leaves, Releases, Assignments, and Other Personnel Matters Information only; no action required 7. BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT 7.01 Resolution 17-04: Copy Center Copier 7.02 Payment Report 8. PUBLIC COMMENT An assistant principal, several adults and a student addressed the Board to express their concerns regarding the district s handling of a personnel matter. 2

3 9. PRESIDENT S REPORT 9.01 President s Report President Ruhstaller announced that there was no reportable action taken in closed session Gift Report By the following vote, the Board approved the gift report, as presented. Yadon Palmer 5 0 Yes 10. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Student Matters 1 case By the following vote, the Board approved to expel, approve, deny, or otherwise take action on student matters as recommended by the Administrative Hearing Panels and/or as amended by the Board. Van De Pol Yadon 5 0 No 11. EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT Consolidated Application Part II The Consolidated Application, the fiscal companion to the Local Education Agency (LEA) Plan, is comprised of two parts. The Spring Part (previously known as Part I), approved by the Board on June 22, 2016, was the application for funds. The Winter Part (previously known as Part II) describes the allocation of those funds. The Consolidated Application declares Lincoln Unified s intent to apply for funding of consolidated categorical aid programs. All applicable state and federal rules and regulations will be observed and the use of all funds will be subject to review and/or audit. This application guides the district in allocation of categorical program funds. By the following vote, the Board approved the winter Consolidated Application, as presented. Van De Pol Palmer 5 0 Yes 12. BUSINESS SERVICES REPORT Request to Purchase Equipment with Student Body Funds Lincoln High School Current Board Policy 3452 does not allow the purchase of school equipment with student body funds. Board Policy 3452 has been waived for the purchase of special types of equipment used for student activities. Tonight, Student Trustee Anya Bekhtel, presented Lincoln High School students request to purchase two new POS Sam4s SPS Touch Terminals, along with the accessories and software for the Student Store. They also requested a new PC and an all- in- one printer/copier for student use. By the following vote, the Board approved waiving Board Policy 3452 allowing the purchase of two new POS Sam4s SPS Touch Terminals along with the accessories and software, as well as a new PC and an all- in- one printer/copier for the student store, as presented. Palmer Solari 5 0 Yes Flood Insurance for District Schools Information only; no action required The District recently received notification from the Department of Water Resources that 11 of our 3

4 schools/sites are at flood risk. Consequently, the District requested flood insurance quotes for our school sites. The premium cost is $90,000 per $5,000,000 of coverage annually. The District has not historically carried flood insurance. The Board discussed the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing flood insurance Request for Allowance of Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions Lincoln High School On January 19, 2017 the District closed Lincoln High School due to a power outage. The Governing Board must request an attendance waiver obtaining approval of attendance and instructional time credit. If approved by the Governing Board and the California Board of Education, the District will receive the average daily attendance without making up this school day. Yadon Solari 5 0 Yes Architectural Nexus Contract Amendment During the December 18, 2013 regular Board meeting, Trustees approved a contract with Architectural Nexus as the District s architect for the renovation of the performing arts building. District staff requested to revise the architect agreement with Architectural Nexus to include achitectural services for the modernization of the Education Center. The agreement has been revised several times in past years. Van De Pol Solari 5 0 Yes McCandless Charter (Swain) Change Order No. 1: Phase 2 Remodel of the Education Center On June 22, 2016, the Board approved a development agreement for John McCandless Charter School (Swain) moderization. The District requested approval of Change Order number 1 for the remodel of the former boardroom and special education office at the Education Center. By the following vote, the Board approved McCandless Charter (Swain) Change Order No. 1: Phase 2 Remodel of the Eduction Center, as presented. Palmer Yadon 5 Yes 11. INFORMATION President Ruhstaller announced that the next regular Board meeting would be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in the Beverly Holt Boardroom, 6225 Harrisburg Place, Stockton, CA. At 8:53 the Board returned to closed session. At 11:10pm, President Ruhstaller reconvened the meeting in open session and announced that there was not reportable action taken in closed session. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, President Ruhstaller adjourned the meeting at 11:11pm. 4

5 Respectfully Submitted, Approved and entered into the proceedings of the Board this 8th day of March, Tom Uslan, Superintendent & Secretary to the Board Donald Ruhstaller President of the Governing Board 5