Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Beverly Holt Boardroom

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1 Kathleen Solari, President Board of Trustees Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Beverly Holt Boardroom 1. CALL TO ORDER OF OPEN SESSION The regular meeting of the Lincoln USD Board of Trustees was called to order in the Beverly Holt Boardroom, 2010 W Swain Road, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 6:04 PM Public Comment on the Closed Session Agenda (6:04 PM) No comments were offered 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 14 cases (1) Expulsion of Students - 5 cases (2) Readmission/Admission of Students 9 cases d. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section cases; Jennifer Heck and Mario Albert e. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: Superintendent f. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Negotiator: Don Ruhstaller Employee: Superintendent g. Public Employment Title: Superintendent 1.04 Reconvene in Open Session At 7:32 the Board reconvened in open session, conducted roll call, established a quorum, affirmed that the agenda had been posted according to law, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM Trustees Present Donald Ruhstaller, President Kathleen Solari, Vice President/Clerk Ted Bestolarides, Member Van Ha To- Cowell, Member Susan Lenz, Member Student Trustee Kenton Shimozaki Tony Yadon, Member Jenny Van De Pol, Member Administrators Present Tom Uslan, Superintendent Kelly Dextraze Michele Tatum Rebecca Hall Bonnie King 1

2 Logan Williams Joan Calonico Terry Asplund Kat Bender Phyllis Kahl Nancy Martin Shane Conklin Kelly Sandstrom Others Signing In Tony Yadon Jenny Van De Pol Mason Smith Aurora Rodriguez Karla Lopez Janeth Diaz Ahmad Tristin Phomsavan Antwan Busby Jerod Buenaventura Cipriana Cooper Tristan Anderson Victor Avalos Stephen Smith Monica Miller Ryan King Bryan Serrana Leonardo Garcia Mikhila Gill Payton Oliver Bryce Denuit hailey Pueblo Madison Huese Emily Williams Tom Van De Pol Peter Van De Pol Jack Van De Pol John Sadler Leslie Pineda Don Lenz Tori A Frances Ordez Rober Imutan Juan Peredes Anthony Chavez Thomas Kauihy Davina Yadon Serenna Baker Austin Ensy Kay Ruhstaller Erick Gonzalez Kelly Thana Daquin Gomez Izaac Ochoa Sam Schroeder Hannah White- Dobbs Patti McBride Jay Tsui Alyssa Moncevais Annelina Arruda Angela Say Ashlee Gore Andy Morn Simon McKenzie Samantha Hastings Brock Slaybaugh Christopher Saiki David Renison Marjorie Renison Larae Robinson Hannah Bryco Ravy Im Abraham DeCamp Savannah Potter Alex Decuir- Albin Kayla Holdaway Kylani Evans Nate Soliz Jarissa Roots Javauyhni Harrison Jade Hines Angeline Lori Thomas Diamond Hayes 2. PRESIDENT S REPORT 2.01 President s Report President Ruhstaller announced that by a 5 0 vote, the Governing Board approved an unpaid leave for a classified employee. President Ruhstaller announced that by a 5 0 vote, the Governing Board accepted the resignation of a certificated employee. President Ruhstaller announced that a contract for the Superintendent was discussed and that the written contract would be voted upon under agenda item Approval of the Employment Agreement for the Position of Superintendent Approved as presented. By the following vote, the Board approved an employment agreement for Superintendent Uslan. To- Cowell Solari 3 0 Lenz, Ruhstaller 2.03 Gift Report Approved as presented By the following vote, the Board approved the gift report as presented Solari To- Cowell 5 0 Yes 3. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD 3.01 Installation of Trustees Procedural Trustee Bestolarides has concluded 8 years as a Trustee of the Lincoln Board of Trustees, and Susan Lenz has concluded 10 years as a Trustee of the Lincoln Board of Trustees. Trustees and Superintendent Uslan offered thanks for their service to Lincoln Unified School District and the community. President Ruhstaller and Tony Yadon ran unopposed to serve as members of the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees. Jenny Van De Pol was appointed by the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees to serve as a member of the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees. Tonight Superintendent Uslan administered the Oath of Office to President Ruhstaller, Tony Yadon and Jenny Van De Pol Annual Organization of the Governing Board Education Code requires the Governing Board of each school district to hold an

3 annual organizational meeting on a day within a 15- day period that commences on the first Friday in December. School districts can comply with the requirements by placing the organizational meeting on a regular meeting agenda if such meeting falls within the 15- day period, as did this regularly scheduled meeting of the Lincoln USD Board of Trustees. The Board elected its officers and subcommittee chairs, and set the time and place for its regularly scheduled meetings for the 2015 calendar year. a. By the following vote, the Board elected Kathleen Solari as President of the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees effective immediately through December To- Cowell Yadon 4 0 Solari Yes At this time, Trustee Ruhstaller passed the gavel to incoming President Solari. b. By the following vote, the Board elected Van Ha To- Cowell as Vice President/Clerk of the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees effective immediately through December Ruhstaller Van De Pol 4 0 To- Cowell Yes c. By the following vote, the Board elected Tom Uslan as Secretary of the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees effective immediately through December Ruhstaller Solari 5 0 Yes d. By the following vote, the Board appointed Trustee Van Ha To- Cowell as the Board's representative to the San Joaquin County School Boards Association. Ruhstaller Yadon 4 0 To- Cowell Yes e. By the following vote, the Board nominated Trustee Van Ha To- Cowell to continue to serve as a member of the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, Region 8. Ruhstaller Van De Pol 4 0 To- Cowell Yes f. By the following vote, the Board established that the regular meetings of the Board would be held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in January, March, May, June, September, and October. One meeting per month will be held in the months February, April, July, August, November and December. Meetings shall begin at 6:00 PM with a closed session of the Board of Trustees directly following Call to Order. The Board will resume in open session at 7:30 PM (unless otherwise posted). Ruhstaller Yadon 5 0 Yes g. By the following vote, the Board appointed Trustees Don Ruhstaller and Kathleen Solari to serve as the Board s representatives on the City of Stockton/ Lincoln USD Board 2x2 Committee effective immediately through December To- Cowell Yadon 3 0 Ruhstaller Yes To- Cowell

4 h. By the following vote, the Board appointed Trustee Van De Pol as Board Liaison to the Lincoln Council PTA effective immediately through December To- Cowell Yadon 4 0 Van De Pol Yes i. By the following vote, the Board appointed Trustee Don Ruhstaller as the Board s representative to the City of Stockton Parks & Recreation Commission. Solari To- Cowell 4 0 Ruhstaller Yes Board Governance Calendar Information only; no action required. 4. COMMUNICATIONS 4.01 Trustee and Superintendent Reports Board members reported on sub- committee meetings, events, or activities they have attended since the last regular Board meeting. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.01 Consent Agenda Approval Approved as presented. By the following vote, the Board approved the consent agenda as presented. Ruhstaller To- Cowell 5 0 Yes 6. SUPERINTENDENTS CONSENT ITEMS 6.01 Minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 2014 and Minutes of the special closed session meeting of December 3, 2014 Approved as presented. 7. EDUCATION SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS 7.01 Extended Study Trip Requests Approved as presented Consultant Requests Approved as presented Amendment 01 to Child Development Contract CSPP for , Resolution Approved as presented. 8. HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS 8.01 Employment, Resignations, Leaves, Releases, Assignments, and Other Personnel Matters Approved as presented. 9. BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS 9.01 Claim Against the District Approved as presented Claim Against the District Approved as presented Payment Report Approved as presented Developer Fees, Resolution Adopted as presented Village Oaks School Networking, Cabling and Fire System Authorized as presented New Bond Oversight Committee Member Approved as presented Waiver of Board Policy 1330, Use of Facilities Waived as presented.

5 10. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments from the public. 11. PRESIDENT S REPORT The President s report was given under item SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Student Matters 14 cases Approved as presented. By the following vote, the Board expelled, approved, denied, or otherwise took action on student matters as recommended by the Administrative Hearing Panels and/or as amended by the Board. Motion Second Ayes Noes Abstain Absent Yadon To- Cowell Review Student Placement and Transfer Priorities; Board Policy Information only; no action required. Board Policy calls for an annual Board review of the student placement and transfer priorities. This policy, as written, has served the District well from a procedural standpoint; however, this policy occasionally draws disagreement from community members. 13. HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT Geography Waivers for Graduation Requirement Approved as presented. By the following vote, the Board approved waiving the Geography requirement for graduation for three Lincoln Unified students. Van De Pol Ruhstaller 5 0 Yes Presentation on Gender Diversity Information only; no action required. Doreen Webber, a practicing school psychologist, gave a presentation on Gender Diversity. Doreen has done extensive research, consulted with international gender experts, gender civil rights attorneys, and has attended national gender conferences. Her presentation focuses on recet statistics, research, new state and federal laws, and best practices. Doreen has previously presented this information to our school psychologists, school counselors and our administrators and directors. 14. BUSINESS SERVICES REPORT First Period Interim Report Approved as presented. Associate Superintendent Rebecca Hall reviewed the First Interim Report, which covers the District s financial and operational status, including revenues, expenditures and all necessary disclosures as of October 31, The report represents a comparison between the adopted budget revenues for all governmental funds and the revised budget revenues on October 31, By the following vote, the Board approved the First Period Interim Report as presented. Motion Second Ayes Noes Abstain Absent Ruhstaller Solari 5 0

6 14.02 Purchase Approval and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption for the 6115 Harrisburg Place Property Approved as presented. 15. INFORMATION By the following vote, the Board approved Resolution approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Lincoln Unified and Jagtar Otal and Pramjit Otal and authorizing Issuance of Notice of Exemption. Van De Pol Ruhstaller 5 0 Yes President Solari announced that the next regular meeting would be held on January 14, 2015, at John R Williams School, 6450 Meadow Ave, Stockton, CA. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, President Solari adjourned the meeting at 10:58pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved and entered into the proceedings of the Board this 14 th day of January, Tom Uslan Superintendent & Secretary to the Board Kathleen Solari Board President KS:TU:bk