Newark Unified School District 5715 Musick Avenue Newark, CA 94560

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1 Newark Unified School District 5715 Musick Avenue Newark, CA Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education I. Call to Order President Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. III. IV. Roll Call Present were President Thomas, Member Crocker and Member Rodriguez. Vice President Mensinger was absent. Student Board Member McLoy arrived at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment on Closed Agenda Items Community Member Liz Brazil addressed the Board of Education on Litigation Case #RG and the Public Records Request. Closed Session President Thomas recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:05 p.m. V. Regular Session President Thomas reconvened the meeting to regular session at 7:02 p.m. VI. VII. VIII. IX. Pledge of Allegiance President Thomas led the Pledge of Allegiance. Report of Closed Session Actions President Thomas reported the Board discussed items of negotiations and employment. Member Crocker moved, Member Rodriguez seconded to rescind Dr. Marken s resignation. The motion passed, 3 AYES. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez). Member Mensinger was absent. Approval of Agenda Member Rodriguez moved, Member Crocker seconded approval of the revised agenda as presented. The motion passed, 4 AYES, including the student member s preferential vote. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez, student Board Member Bryanna McLoy). Member Mensinger was absent. Student Council Reports / School Spotlight Presentation A. Newark Memorial High school Student Board Member Bryanna McLoy reported on the events happening at Newark Memorial High School, including the Back to School night on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. X. Announcements and Upcoming Events Assistant Superintendent Erwin announced: On Friday, September 19 th a meeting regarding adult education will be held for stakeholders at the Ohlone Newark campus.

2 Page 2 of 5 The applications for the vacancy for the Board of Education opening will close on Friday, September 19 th at noon. Mr. Erwin stated he is looking forward to returning to his seat at the dais and his responsibilities in Human Resources. President Thomas thanked Mr. Erwin for stepping in and leading the multiple Board meetings and providing leadership throughout the district. XI. Staff Reports A. Unaudited Actuals Bryan Richards, Chief Business Official, presented an update to the Board of Education on the Unaudited Actuals. Mr. Richards answered questions from Board members, including Member Crocker s inquiry about the Special Education encroachment on the General Fund and if there was any relief in sight. Member Rodriguez asked Mr. Richards if there was a plan in place for bringing more students to Newark. Mr. Richards stated new growth is generated with new housing. President Thomas inquired about unrestricted expenditures and employee benefits piece growing. Mr. Richards stated both STRS and PERS were underfunded and increases up to 19% over seven years are needed to fund the liability. XII. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items Megan McMillen, staff member, addressed the Board of Education regarding her concerns about Whiteford and keeping stakeholders involved in decisions. Julia Martinez, community member, requested the expenditures for Leadership Associates. Francisco Preciado, community member, read a letter in support of Dr. Marken and thanked the Board for moving Newark forward. XIII. Consent Agenda A. Personnel Items A1. Personnel Report Member Rodriguez moved, Member Crocker seconded approval of the Personnel Agenda as presented. The motion passed, 3 AYES. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez). Member Mensinger was absent.

3 Page 3 of 5 A2. Employment Contract with Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Member Crocker moved, Member Rodriguez seconded approval of the Personnel Agenda as presented. The motion passed, 3 AYES. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez). Member Mensinger was absent. Dr. Hilberg thanked the Board of Education stating she is thrilled to be here and has spent 7 awesome years with the community and teaching staff. B. Non-Personnel Items B1. Minutes: August 19, 2014 B2. Warrant Register for August 2014 B3. Rejection of Claim per Keenan and Associates B4. Resolution for Adopting the Gann Limit B5. Approval of Resolution No. 1960, Declaring Surplus Equipment Member Crocker moved, Member Rodriguez seconded approval of the Non-Personnel as presented. The motion passed, 4 AYES, including the student member s preferential vote. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez, student Board Member Bryanna McLoy). Member Mensinger was absent. Community member Jody Montgomery addressed the Board and asked for clarification on warrants issued to individuals trained in the Parent Project. Dr. Hilberg explained to Ms. Montgomery that Newark Unified had staff that spent a week in Southern California with a Parent Project Instructor. XIV. XV. Board Member Comments on Consent Calendar Items There being no comments, the meeting continued. Employee Organizations Employee Organization representative Jacob Goldsmith, NTA, stated the executive board had taken a full membership vote on publishing a vote of no confidence of the Board of Education. He read the Newark Teacher s Association Vote of No Confidence, asking for transparent communication, publishing and implementing a plan for stable, effective and transparent leadership. There was no representation from CSEA. Employee Organization representatives Jamie Valenzuela-Mauma and Christine Herrera introduced themselves as co-presidents of NEWMA, and updated the Board on plans for the school year. Mr. Valenzuela-Mauma also stated that NEWMA stands with NTA and desires an environment where leaders, educators and staff feel valued and supported.

4 Page 4 of 5 XVI. New Business A. Summary of Donations Member Rodriguez moved, Member Crocker seconded approval of New Business Item A. as presented. The motion passed, 4 AYES, including the student member s preferential vote. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez and student Board Member Bryanna McLoy). Member Mensinger was absent. Lifetouch National School Studies donated $ to Newark Junior High School. Save Mart donated $28.47 to Newark Junior High School as part of their S.H.A.R.E.S. card program William and Joan Davis donated $ to Graham Elementary for library books. Your Cause, LLC Trustee for PG&E donated $ to Newark Junior High School. United Way Silicon Valley donated $2, to the Newark Junior High Science Club. Newark Rotary Club donated six (6) Eden I&R Big Blue Books to Newark Unified School District. Target Corporation donated $1, to Newark Memorial High School as part of the Take Charge of Education program LOV Newark donated 65 backpacks with school supplies to Newark Unified School District. Wells Fargo donated $ to Newark Unified School District from their Community Support Campaign. B. Acceptance of the Unaudited Actuals Member Crocker moved, Member Rodriguez seconded approval of New Business Item B. as presented. The motion passed, 4 AYES, including the student member s preferential vote. (Nancy Thomas, Jan Crocker, Ray J. Rodriguez and student Board Member Bryanna McLoy). Member Mensinger was absent. XVII. Committee Reports, Announcements and Requests Board of Education Member Rodriguez stated he would be attending Open House at the high school tomorrow. He also stated he is looking forward to Dr. Marken s leadership as the District moves forward.

5 Page 5 of 5 Member Crocker announced the First Annual Booster s Luau fundraiser being held on Saturday at Swiss Park. President Thomas requested assistance cutting the cake for the Newark Days event. President Thomas acknowledged the Vote of No Confidence from NTA and thanked them for brining issues to light. XVIII. Adjournment There being no further business of the Board of Education, President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. LW Charlie Mensinger, Vice-President