1 Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM: Present: Mr. Joey Acuna, Jr. Mrs. Meagan Caress Mr. Lowell Kamper Ms. Maria Machuca Mr. Manuel Martinez Mr. Joe Murillo Absent: Ms. Blanca Hall I. PRELIMINARY I.a. Call to Order Coachella Valley Unified School District Minutes Regular Board Meeting February 23, 2016, 5:30 PM District Office 87-225 Church Street Thermal, CA Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. Open Session: 7:00 p.m. President Maria Machuca called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I.b. Pledge of Allegiance Board Member Murillo led the Pledge of Allegiance. I.c. Roll Call Board Member Hall was absent. II. CLOSED SESSION II.a. Closed Session Public Comments Richard Razo, CVTA President, addressed the Board in reference to the teachers that are being nonreelected. Doreen Vicario - Morales, addressed the Board in reference to updating the Special Educations Contract language and training teachers on Common Core Curriculum. Paula Marvin, Special Education teacher, addressed the Board in reference to recruiting Special Education teachers and retaining them, IEP development and new teachers needing support. Susan Simpson, Special Education teacher, addressed the Board and asked for the Board's support in Special Education. She expressed partnering with the District and Board to achieve CVUSD's Vision.
2 II.b. Motion to Enter into Closed Session 5:44 p.m. Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Lowell Kamper. II.c. David Gibbons: Stipulated Expulsion Recommendation for Case#15/16-007HD Motion Passed: Approval of Stipulated Expulsion Recommendation for Case #15/16-007HD Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. II.d. Conference with Labor Negotiator II.e. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Government Code section 54957) II.f. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Resignation/Release [Government Code Section 54957; 44929.21 (b)] II.g. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code Section 54956.8) II.h. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Sections 54956.9 (a); 54956.9 (b); and/or 54957) III. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION III.a. Motion to Return to Open Session 7:45 p.m. Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo.
3 III.b. Announce Action(s) Taken in Closed Session The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Saul Mendez as Interim Assistant Principal at Coachella valley High School, effective February 8, 2016. The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Sergio Torres as Interim Principal at La Familia Continuation High School, effective February 8, 2016. The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Felipe Zaratain as Interim Assistant Principal at Desert Mirage High School effective February 8, 2016 until reassigned. The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Rommel Guerrero as Interim Principal at Toro Canyon Middle School, effective February 8, 2016 until reassigned. During Closed Session the Board considered a Request for an Unpaid Leave of Absence from August 2016 to June 2017 and took action to deny the request. Motion the Deny Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joey Acuna, Jr.
4 The Board took action during Closed Session to consider a Request for an Unpaid Leave of Absence from April 4, 2016 to June 10, 2016 for Employee No. 2016-08/419, effective February 23, 2016. The Board took action during Closed Session to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation pursuant to Education Code section 44951 wherein the following certificated management employee may be released from an administrative position and reassigned to a teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year, and that the Superintendent or the designee is directed to give written notice thereof as required by law. Employee No.: 2016/08-410 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Yes Mr. Joey Acuna, Jr. The Board took action during Closed Session to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation pursuant to the Education Code section 44929.21 wherein the following probationary certificated employee shall not be reemployed for the 2016-2017 school year, and the Superintendent or designee is directed to give written notice thereof as required by law. Employee No.: 2016/08-414 The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Justin Berzon as Assistant Principal, Coachella Valley High. Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo.
5 The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Dr. Jessica Mendoza as Assistant Principal, Coachella Valley High School. The Board took action during Closed Session to appoint Gary J. White as Interim Director of Transportation. III.c. Approval of Agenda as Submitted The following items were Pulled from the Agenda: IX.e.5. and VII.a.2. IV. RECOGNITIONS OF THE BOARD IV.a. David Gibbons: Exceptional Leader Award Presentation for Five Coachella Valley Unified School District Students IV.b. Michelle Murphy: SAMRai Graduate Recognition IV.c. Individuals of Coachella Valley Unified School District Acknowledged and Recognized for Excellence -icare, Classified
6 IV.d. Individuals of Coachella Valley Unified School District Acknowledged and Recognized for Excellence -icare, Certificated IV.e. Individuals of Coachella Valley Unified School District Acknowledged and Recognized for Excellence -icare, Parents V. PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN SESSION V.a. Board Notification, Requests to Address the Board John Gonzalez, Desert Mirage Teacher, addressed the Board in reference to the Ethnic Studies Course. VI. COMMUNICATIONS VI.a. Written Communications VI.b. Board Member Reports VI.c. Superintendent's Report VII. INFORMATION/PRESENTATIONS VIII. ACTION VII.a. Dr. Darryl S. Adams: Presentation of Major initiative Updates VII.b. Palm View Digital Learning Day Student Presentation VII.c. Dr. Darryl S. Adams: First Reading Revised Board Bylaw 9270 VII.d. Dr. Darryl S. Adams: First Reading Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6153 VIII.a. Administration VIII.a.1. Dr. Darryl S. Adams: Approval to Attend Out of State- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference in Denver, Colorado, June 26-29 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. VIII.a.2. Darryl S. Adams: Request to Move Board Meeting Date from March 8, 2016 to March 15, 2016 Item Pulled. VIII.b. Business Services
7 VIII.b.1. Gregory J. Fromm: Authorization for Out-of-State Travel to Attend 30th Annual National CACFP Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 21-23, 2016 VIII.b.2. Elsa F. Esqueda: Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to Mobile Modular, Mira Loma, California, for a Temporary Office Trailer Lease at the District Office Temporary Housing Motion Passed: Staff recommends approval to issue a purchase order to Mobile Modular for a temporary office trailer at the District Temporary Housing. Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. No Mr. Joey Acuna, Jr. VIII.b.3. Elsa F. Esqueda: Authorization to File Notice of Completion for the Painting and Improvements at Various Portable Buildings Project, District-wide Motion Passed: Staff recommends approval to file notice of completion Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo. VIII.b.4. Elsa F. Esqueda: Authorization to Proceed With the New Green House Project at Coachella Valley High School, and to Solicit Bids for the Project
8 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo. VIII.b.5. Elsa F. Esqueda: Authorization to Enter Into a Joint Use Agreement Between Coachella Valley USD and Desert Recreation District for Use of the North Field at Mecca Elementary School Item Tabled. VIII.c. Educational Services VIII.c.1. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Desert Mirage High School to Temecula, CA on February 18-20, 2016 - CIF Individual Wrestling Finals VIII.c.2. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Coachella Valley High School to Colton, CA on February 19-20, 2016 for CIF Individual Match VIII.c.3. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Coachella Valley High School to Bakersfield, CA on February 26-27, 2016 for CIF State Wrestling
9 VIII.c.4. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Coachella Valley High School to San Diego, CA on March 31-April 3, 2016 for Skills USA State Leadership Competition VIII.c.5. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Desert Mirage High School and Coachella Valley High School to Crestline, CA on April 8-10, 2016 - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) VIII.c.6. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Coachella Valley High School to Fresno, CA on April 23-26, 2016 - State FFA Leadership Conference VIII.c.7. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Overnight Field Trip - Cahuilla Desert Academy to Crestline, CA on May 21-22, 2016 for the PRYDE Rotary Leadership Conference
10 VIII.c.8. David Gibbons: Approval to Attend Out of State - ACSA Annual Conference Motion Passed: Approval for Director of CWA and K12 Counselor to attend Out of State Conference in New Orleans Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo. VIII.c.9. David Gibbons: Approval to Attend Out of State - 10th Annual Girl Bullying & Empowerment National Conference, June, 28 - July 1, 2016 Motion Passed: Approval for Director of CWA to attend Out of State Conference in Las Vegas Nevada. Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Manuel VIII.c.10. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Out of State Conference - International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) in Denver, Colorado on June 25-29, 2016 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Lowell Kamper. VIII.c.11. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Out of State Conference - 2016 National Council of La Raza in Orlando Florida on July 23-26, 2016
11 VIII.c.12. David Gibbons: Child Welfare and Attendance is Requesting to Make a Purchase from Positive Promotions Totaling More Than $10,000 Motion Passed: Approval of purchase from Positive Promotions for Title I Foster Grant Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. VIII.c.13. David Gibbons: Approve Amendment 1, Contract No. 16-008 for County of Riverside of Public Health Injury Prevention Services VIII.c.14. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Agreement between Riverside County Superintendent of Schools and Cesar Chavez School for Common Core Implementation Support Services - IN-10278 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Lowell Kamper. VIII.c.15. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Purchase of ipad Pros with Keyboard and Writing Stylus and Secured ipad Carts for Toro Canyon Middle School - Apple Quote 2202849857/Indoff Quote CVUSD 1-13
12 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. VIII.c.16. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools - California Master Plan for Migrant Education Program - Contract C1005222 VIII.c.17. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Approval to Purchase VEX-IQ Robotics Equipment for 2016 "STEAM" Summer School Program - idesign Solutions Quote 019652 VIII.c.18. Dr. Jason Angle: Approval of Consolidated Application Winter Release 2015-2016 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo.
13 VIII.c.19. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Agreement Between Riverside County Superintendent of Schools and Palm View Elementary for Common Core Implementation Support - Agreement IN-10275 VIII.c.20. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Approval of Agreement Between Coachella Valley Unified School District and Thinking Maps Inc. - Contract #8814 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo. VIII.c.21. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Purchase of Tablet Keyboards for Saul Martinez School - CDW-G Quote No. GNCP894 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Lowell Kamper. VIII.c.22. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Approval of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) 2016 Summer Institute on June 21-23, 2016 in San Diego, CA Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo.
14 VIII.d. Human Resources VIII.d.1. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Extra Services Submittal - Desert Mirage High School Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo. VIII.d.2. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Extra Services Submittal - Coachella Valley High School VIII.d.3. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Extra Services Submittal - ELS/Migrant VIII.d.4. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Extra Services Submittal - West Shores High School Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo. VIII.d.5. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Extra Services Submittal - Coachella Valley Adult School Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mr. Joe Murillo.
15 VIII.d.6. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Job Description - Agricultural and Natural Resources Program Manager Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Lowell Kamper. VIII.d.7. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Job Description - Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) English Language/Special Education K12 VIII.d.8. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Job Description - PE Teacher, Secondary (Aquatics Instructor) Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. VIII.d.9. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Job Description - PE Teacher, Elementary
16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr. Lowell Kamper Ms. Maria Machuca Mr. Manuel Martinez Mr. Joe Murillo VIII.e. Technology Services VIII.e.1. Michelle Murphy: Approval of Contract Award for RFP #60 15/16 E-Rate Category 2 Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections Amended amount: total bid $503,540.45(85-87%) and District to pay $185.989.(13-15 %). VIII.e.2. Michelle Murphy: Authorization to Award Contract for Bid No. 130-2016FB, Structured Cabling Upgrades Additional information provided - the District is responsible for $13,107.75 of the cost. IX. CONSENT IX.a. Approval of Consent Calendar Items as Submitted Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Lowell Kamper and a second by Mrs. Meagan Caress. IX.b. Administration
17 IX.b.1. Approval of Minutes for the February 2, 2016 Regular Board Meeting as Submitted IX.c. Business Services IX.c.1. Gregory J. Fromm: Business Services Report No. 2015-16 8B, for the Month of January 2016 IX.c.2. Gregory J. Fromm: Acceptance of Donations Totaling $556.00 (Each $500.00 or Less) From Various Donors for ASB Activities IX.c.3. Gregory J. Fromm: Acceptance of Donation of $965.00 From Desert Concorso, Inc., Edmonds, Washington, to Desert Mirage High School ASB IX.c.4. Gregory J. Fromm: Approve Agreement No. IN-10149 Information Systems Support for FY 2015-16, With Riverside County Superintendent of Schools IX.c.5. Elsa F. Esqueda: Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to Paradise Construction & Contract Management, Inc., Perris, California, to Provide Crane Services for the Relocation of Four Portable Classrooms at Coral Mountain Academy Elementary IX.c.6. Elsa F. Esqueda: Ratification of Purchase Order to Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for Emergency Water Main Repair at Oasis Elementary School IX.c.7. Elsa F. Esqueda: Board Approval of Change Order No.1, as Submitted by Dalke & Sons Construction, Inc., Riverside, California, for the Cahuilla Desert Academy Kitchen and Gym Locker Rooms HVAC Renovations IX.c.8. Elsa F. Esqueda: Board Approval of Change Order No.1 Final, as Submitted by Design Construction, Palm Desert, California, for the Oasis Elementary School Shade Structure Additions, CDBG Project 4.126-12 IX.c.9. Elsa F. Esqueda: Board Approval of Change Order No. 1, as Submitted by RDP/SCI Inc., Indio, California, for the New Modular Kindergarten Building and Shade Structures at Coral Mountain Academy Elementary IX.d. Educational Services IX.d.1. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Out of State - 2016 National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference - Revision IX.d.2. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Approval of Contract Modification 1 Between Coral Mountain Academy and Riverside County Superintendent of Schools - Contract IN- 10194 IX.d.3. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Approval of Increase to Southwest Custodial Purchase Order for John Kelley School - PO B0009381 IX.d.4. Dr. Jason B. Angle: Approval of Increase to Open Purchase Order for HiSET Test Scoring Services for Adult Education - PO B0009235
18 IX.e. Human Resources X. ADJOURNMENT IX.e.1. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Human Resources Personnel Report, 2 Classified - 8B IX.e.2. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Human Resources Personnel Report, 1 Certificated - 8B IX.e.3. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Williams Uniform Complaints Quarterly Reports IX.e.4. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: Supervised Fieldwork Agreement with Brandman University and Coachella Valley Unified School District IX.e.5. Dr. Chona M. Killeen: 2016-2017 Coachella Valley Unified School District School Calendar Item Pulled. X.a. Closed Session - if necessary X.b. Motion to Adjourn 9:58 p.m. Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Mr. Manuel Martinez and a second by Mr. Lowell Kamper. Board President Board Clerk