Unapproved Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 17, 2015

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1 TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE BOARDROOM 9700 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA PRIVATE HOME 222 CONWAY COURT, SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY Unapproved Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of Mr. Bell called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Call to Order Mr. Pomeroy participated via video conferencing from a remote location in New Jersey; the public had access to public session portions of the meeting at both locations. All votes taken at tonight s meeting with the Board Member s remote participation are taken by roll call vote. 222 Conway Court, South Orange, New Jersey was accessible to the public for the Open Session portion of this Board of Education meeting, allowing a Board Member to participate telephonically. Board Members Present John Pomeroy, President (electronically) Vinson Bell, Vice President Kenneth Knollenberg, Member Robert S. Ridley, Member Bailee Weisz, Student Board Member Remote Location Roll Call Board Members Absent Kien C. Tiet, Clerk Administrators Present Kathy Perini, Superintendent Art Cunha, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services Kate Franceschini, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services Marianne Sarrail, Chief Business Official Administrators Absent None There were no public comments. 4-0 roll call vote, (Aye: Bell, Knollenberg, Pomeroy, Ridley; Absent: Tiet), the Board adjourned to Closed Session at 6:17 p.m. The Board held a Closed Session Meeting on the following topic(s): Personnel Matters (Government Code Section 54957) Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent Conference with Labor Negotiators (John Pomeroy and Kenneth Knollenberg)(Government Code ) Unrepresented Employee: Superintendent Public Adjourned to Closed Session Closed Session

2 Board reconvened to Open Session at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Bell announced tonight s meeting is being digitally recorded. Because Mr. Pomeroy is participating in tonight s meeting from a remote location, all Board actions will be taken by roll call vote. Mr. Pomeroy announced the agenda was posted 72 hours before tonight s meeting; there are no members of the public attending. Mr. Bell led the flag salute. Mr. Bell announced no action was taken in Closed Session. Leanne Baroldi of the Temple City Sister City Association thanked the Board and District for supporting the student ambassadors traveling to Australia this summer representing our Country, City, and District. Students introduced themselves: Cassandra Carmona, Jessica Huang, Agnes Mok, Ariana Pinedo, and Amber Wong. Tanner Celano wasn t able to attend tonight. On behalf of the Board and District, Mr. Bell wished them a wonderful trip and congratulated them on being selected. There were no public comments. Marianne Sarrail Is continuing to work on the facility use review; is focusing on the TCHS tennis courts. Kate Franceschini Summer School is underway at Longden, Oak, and TCHS. Summer professional development opportunities begin next week, with Google Classroom and All Things Google and Small. Art Cunha Nothing tonight. There were no bargaining unit comments. Bailee Weisz reported: Summer camps are starting for various student groups, i.e., band, cheer, and auxiliaries. TCHS seniors enjoyed a Senior Dance hosted by ASB, Commencement and Grad Nite; these are wonderful year-end events. Reconvened to Open Session Recording of Meeting Flag Salute Action Taken in Closed Session Special Introduction: TCHS Exchange Students Traveling to Australia Public Business Services Update Instructional Services Update Personnel Services Update Bargaining Unit Student Board Member 2

3 Mr. Knollenberg Attended TCUSD s retiree gathering. Attended TCHS Reflections at St. Luke Church. Attended all promotions and graduations. Board Member Mr. Ridley Enjoyed all promotion ceremonies; this is the fun part of being a Board Member; especially enjoyed TCHS Commencement; wished graduates bright and promising futures. Mr. Pomeroy Is video conferencing from New Jersey because his daughter performed with the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Oak s Jack Taylor) at Carnegie Hall last night. Out of 85 students performing, over one quarter of them come from TCUSD; this was a great evening for students and an outstanding testimony to TCUSD s music program. Thanked Kathy Perini, Michael Lin, and Lynne Burkardt for the opportunity to electronically participate in tonight s meeting. Welcomed new Student Board Member, Bailee Weisz; is looking forward to working together on the Board. Was able to attend all promotions, except Cloverly; was very impressed with all school ceremonies. Was also very impressed with Grad Nite; thanked Mr. Bell and the many individuals who volunteer countless hours. Mr. Bell Echoed all Board Members comments. The end of the school year is an exciting time; is very happy for all students promoting from elementary/middle school and graduating; they have an incredible future ahead; looks forward to this week every year. Grad Nite is a TCHS 25+ year tradition; thanked volunteers, parents, administrators, and staff. Wished everyone a wonderful, well-deserved summer vacation. Kathy Perini Warmly welcomed Bailee; is looking forward to scheduling time to frequently meet with TCHS ASB leadership students; is looking forward to working together. Last week was a wonderful week for all schools. Grad Nite was great; this is a wonderful, safe, fun senior celebration. There were no written communications. Superintendent s Written Communications 3

4 On motion of Member Pomeroy, seconded by Member Ridley, and on a 4-0 roll call vote (Aye: Bell, Knollenberg, Pomeroy, Ridley; Absent: Tiet), the Board approved the Employment Contract with Superintendent Kathryn Perini for July 1, 2015 Through June 30, Superintendent s Contract (7/1/15-6/30/18) Board Members individually shared how extremely fortunate TCUSD is to have Ms. Perini as its Superintendent. Board accepted CSEA 105 s Interest Statements for Negotiations with the District. Board approved the District s Interest Statements for Negotiations with CSEA 105. Board approved the Local Control Accountability Plan. Accepted CSEA 105 s Interest Statements District s Interest Statements LCAP Dr. Franceschini reviewed changes in Deferred Maintenance (due to the Governor s May Revise Budget). Board approved the District Budget as presented at the June 10, 2015 Special Board Meeting/Budget Study Session District Budget The District will receive projected one-time State funding of $601 per ADA totaling $3,496,618 for Proposed spending uses of $1,915,000 are: support technology infrastructure and devices, $750,000; support facilities needs not addressed by the bond, $500,000; support elementary pilot language program, $215,000; expand/extend professional development for all staff, $125,000; provide additional materials and supplies to sites, $325,000 remaining funds, $1,581,618. This one-time money is included in the budget, will be reserved for future discussion/use, and doesn t have to be spent within a specific time. Ms. Sarrail reviewed historical enrollment and cohort projections. As of today, enrollment is 5,730. The District is required to maintain 24:1 in Kindergarten through Grade 3 and 32:1 in grades 4-6. Ms. Perini explained that interdistrict permits are approved based upon grade level space availability. Board Members thanked Ms. Sarrail for the comprehensive budget information provided to the Board and public. 4

5 Board approved the Authorization to Make Year-End Budgetary Appropriation Transfers to the County Superintendent of Schools. Transfer priorities are: 1) between major objects of expenditure, 2) from unassigned fund balances if any, 3) from assigned fund balances, and 4) from committed fund balances. Board approved opening the Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan public hearing. Conducted Public Hearing from 8:07 p.m. to 8:11 p.m. Ms. Sarrail explained that the Education Protection Account (EPA) is funded by the 2012 voter-approved temporary increase in sales tax and personal income tax rate for upper-income taxpayers (Proposition 30). School districts, county offices, and charter schools receive funds based on their proportionate share of the Statewide Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) amount. A corresponding reduction is made to an LEA s LCFF revenue for the EPA entitlement. EPA funds must be spent for specific uses. In , the District expects to receive an estimated $6,824,012. Board approved closing the Education Protection Account Spending Plan public hearing. Board approved the Education Protection Account Spending Plan. Board received for second reading and approved revised Board Policies and Board Bylaw Authorization to Make Year-End Budgetary Appropriation Transfers Opening Public Hearing (EAP Spending Plan) Conducted Public Hearing (EPA Spending Plan) Closing Public Hearing (EAP Spending Plan) EAP Spending Plan Received for Second Reading and Revised BP s/bb BP 1250 Visitors/Outsiders BP 4030, Non-Discrimination in Employment BP 5144, Discipline BP 6158, Independent Study BB 9321, Closed Session Purposes and Agendas 5

6 4-0 vote (Aye: Bell, Knollenberg, Pomeroy, Ridley; Absent: Tiet), the Board ratified, adopted, or approved the following Consent Agenda items: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of May 27, 2015 Minutes of the Special Meeting/Budget Study Session of the Board of Education of June 10, 2015 Accept Donations Payroll Documents, Warrants, Contracts, and Purchase Orders Disposal of Obsolete Equipment Temple City High School Student Trip: the Beach, August 1-5, 2015 Certificated Personnel Order Consent Agenda Mr. Bell thanked individuals/organizations for making donations to support the District and its programs. Because his wife is named in Classified Personnel Order , Mr. Ridley recused himself and left the meeting room. On motion of Member Bell, seconded by Member Knollenberg, and on a 3-0 roll call vote (Aye: Bell, Knollenberg, Pomeroy; Absent: Ridley, Tiet), the Board approved Classified Personnel Order Classified Personnel Order Mr. Ridley returned to the meeting. Mr. Cunha welcomed new Director of Student Services, Paul Marietti. Mr. Marietti thanked the Board for this new opportunity and shared that his wife is a TCHS graduate. Special Introductions/ Announcements Next, Mr. Cunha introduced Kevin Herington, new Director of School to Career Enrichment Programs. Mr. Herington comes to the District Office after serving as Assistant Principal at Temple City High School. Mr. Herington is eager to learn and grow in this new position; he will be greatly missed at TCHS. Michael Lin is moving from the District Office to TCHS as an Assistant Principal. Mr. Lin is looking forward to expanding his secondary education experience and thanked the Board for this opportunity. Mr. Knollenberg: Discuss/consider other options for using one-time money (future agenda item) Board Member / Requests 6

7 meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Adjournment Kien C. Tiet, Clerk of the Board of Education Future Board of Education Meetings July 29, 2015 August 19, 2015 September 16, 2015 October 14 and 28, 2015 November 18, 2015 December 9, 2015 (Annual Organizational and Regular Meetings) January 13 and 27, 2016 February 10 and 24, 2016 March 9 and 23, 2016 April 20, 2016 May 11 and 25, 2016 June 15, 2016 Future Board Meetings 7