Santa Barbara Unified School District http://www.sbsdk12.org Kate Parker, President H. Edward Heron, Vice President Gayle Eidelson, Member Monique Limon, Member Pedro Paz, Ph.D., Member Administration Center 720 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Board Meeting Minutes January 28, 2014 Regular Meeting Closed Session: : 5:30 pm Regular Session: 6:30 pm A. Regular Session 1. Call To Order Ms. Parker, board president, called the regular meeting to order at 5:30pm 2. Public Comments On Closed Session Items Only B. Closed Session 1. Student Discipline, Case Numbers: 2013/14-14, 2013/14-17 & 2013/14-18 2. Board Action on Petition for Readmission of an Expelled Student 3. Employee Discipline C. Return to Regular Session 1. Opening of Meeting The board reconvened at 6:30 2. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Cash, superintendent, led the pledge. 3. Spanish translation of today's meeting is available to the public. Please indicate if you wish translation. Para la reunión de esta noche hay intérprete disponible para traducción al español. Por favor, indique si desea los servicios de interpretación. Mr. Rafael Santana was present to provide Spanish interpretation. 4. Headsets for the hearing impaired are available. Please indicate
if you need a headset. Ms. Parker, board president, announced that headsets for the hearing impaired were available. 5. Introductions, Proclamations, Presentations, or Recognitions 6. Superintendent's Report - The superintendent and/or his designee may report about various matters involving the districts. There will be no board discussion except to ask questions, refer matters to staff, or make brief announcement or brief report. No action will be taken unless listed on the subsequent agenda. Dave Cash, superintendent announced that it is with great pleasure to have UCSB's Jim Ceasar, emergency manager of environmental health and safety, to tell us about work he is doing with two exceptional students in the San Marcos High School Health Academy: Austin Hudgens and Vianey Hernandez. I would like to say that Vianey is the president of the San Marcos Health Occupations Students of America Club as well as president of the Model United Nations Club. She hopes to attend college and study either ecology or kinesiology. Austin hopes to attend either UCLA or Boston University. His goal is to go to medical school and become an emergency room physician. Thank you Jim Caesar and congratulations Austin and Vianey. We join your parents in celebration your accomplishments. On February 10, from 6:30-7:30p.m., we will be doing a State of our Schools presentation for district parents. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Our secondary school open houses are underway. They continue into early February. The schedules are available at the back of the room and on the district s home page. Our transfer application window is currently open until February 18. The Honor Band performance will take place on February 12, 7:00p.m. at Santa Barbara Junior High s Marjorie Luke Theater. Finally, for several years, the Marjorie Luke Theater has partnered with Viva El Arte De Santa Barbara!, which brings outstanding Hispanic music, dance, and other performances to our community. If you have not been there, the Marjorie Luke Theater is an exquisite facility. To give you an idea of the caliber of the guest artists, Viva El Arte just hosted La
Santa Cecilla, an alternative Latin band. The up-and-coming group recently performed at Harding School and, later that night, gave an electrifying performance the Marjorie Luke. The following week, the group won its first Grammy for its album Treinta Dias. This partnership certainly supports our Strategic Plan-Action Goal 9 of making our schools an integral hub of community life. This partnership continues to provide an invaluable, Free, opportunity for the Hispanic community, and the community at large, to utilize our facilities and enjoy the richness of a high-quality cultural experience. As you can see on the flier at your spot and copies at the back of the room, Perla Batalla will perform songs of love at the Marjorie Luke Theater on Sunday, February 9, at 7:00p.m. We hope you will attend. 7. Board Comments and Correspondence Mr. Heron, attended the Wellness Committee meeting, Santa Barbara County Education Office Budget Workshop, California School Board Association webinar on the 2013-14 Budget Forecast, Special Education training regarding IEP's. He also visited Adams Elementary and saw the 5th graders using their ipads and the 3D Printer, Peabody Charter and had a tour of their new bathroom facility, which is scheduled to be operational soon. 8. Announcement of Closed Session Action Ms Parker stated that action for items B1 and B2 will be done in open session, action agenda items F1 and F2. No action was taken on item B3 9. Public Comments, Non-agenda Matters within Jurisdiction of the Board of Education Public Comments were made by Cecilia Herrera asking for more supervision to prevent access to drug's at our schools. Miguel Angel, asking that there be accurate interpretations and translations available at our schools. Martha Martinez, asking for more bilingual counselors in our district. Cheri Rae, update on "Dislecksia; The Movie" that was shown at Santa Barbara High School. D. Consent Agenda - 6:30 PM Motion to to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of E9, Ratification of Contracts Under 10k, which has been pulled by Monique Limon made by Pedro Paz seconded by Edward Heron. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 5, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. At this time the board will act on the items listed below. These items are considered to be routine and are normally approved by a single vote of the board without separate discussion in order to conserve time and permit focus on other matters on this agenda. Individual consent items may be removed and considered separately at the request of a board member or staff. The superintendent and staff recommend approval of
all Consent Agenda items. 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2013/14-31, Approval of General Child Care Contract No. CCTR-3271- Amendment 01 between the Santa Barbara Unified School District Child Development and After School Program and the California Department of Education for the 2013/14 School Year 2. Approval of ASES (After School Education and Safety) Renewal and 3 Year Program Plan between California Department of Education/After School Division and the Santa Barbara Unified School District 3. Approval of 2014 Fundraising Events for Santa Barbara Community Academy. 4. Approval of Fundraising for 2013-14 for Santa Barbara High School 5. Approval of Staff Travel: Out-of-State and/or in Excess of $3,000 6. Approval of Student Field Trips: Out-of-state, Out-of country, and/or Overnight E. General Consent Items Education and Instruction 1. Acceptance of Second Quarterly Williams Settlement Visits Report to Cleveland, Franklin, Harding, Monroe, and Open Alternative Schools for the Period of October-December 2013 Personnel 2. Adoption of Classified Job Descriptions 3. Human Resources Recommendations 4. Revised Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Business and Finance 5. Approval of Paid Commercial Warrants Register Dated January 08, 2013 through January 16, 2014 6. Approval of Alliant Employee Benefits Health and Wellness Consulting Services 7. Approval to Adopt Public Contract Code 20118.2 for the Procurement of Technology, Software and Services.
8. Approval of Purchase Order Report for January 15, 2014 through January 28, 2014 9. Ratification of Contracts under $10,000 for January 28, 2014 Facilities Motion to approve Ratification of Contracts made by Pedro Paz seconded by Gayle Eidelson. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 4, Nays - 0, Abstain - 1, Absent - 0. Ayes: Eidelson, Heron, Parker, Paz Abstain: Limon Item pulled by Monique Limon to abstain from the vote 10. Approval of Change Order Number 6, Santa Barbara High School Multimedia Arts and Design Academy Renovation Project 11. Approval of Preconstruction Services Agreement with Frank Schipper Construction Co. for Lease Lease-back Construction Delivery Method for the Renovation of Shower and Locker Room Project at Dos Pueblos High School F. Action Agenda 1. Board Action Student Discipline Case Numbers; 2013/14-14, 2013/14-17 & 2013/14-18 Motion to to approve 2013/14-14- Moved by Ed Heron in accordance with the hearing panel for a full expulsion for one year ending the school year of 2014, seconded by Pedro Paz 2013/14-17 - Moved by Ed Heron in accordance wih the hearing panel for a full expulsion for one year ending the school year of 2014, seconded by Gayle Eidelson. 2013/14-18 - Moved by Ed Heron in accordance with the hearing panel for a suspended expulsion for one year ending the school year of June 2014, seconded by Pedro Paz made by seconded by. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 5, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Ayes: Eidelson, Heron, Limon, Parker, Paz 2. Board Action on Petition for Readmission of an Expelled Student, Case No.: 2012/13-31 Motion to Approve 2012/31-31 to accept the petition to readmit of an expelled student, made by Edward Heron seconded by Gayle Eidelson. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 5, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0.
Ayes: Eidelson, Heron, Limon, Parker, Paz 3. CCSS Math Course Pathway Proposal and Communication Plan 30 minutes Motion to approve the Common Core State Standards Math Course Pathway Proposal and Communication Plan made by Pedro Paz seconded by Gayle Eidelson. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 5, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Ayes: Eidelson, Heron, Limon, Parker, Paz Dr. Cash, superintendent requested that the board adopt the CCSS Math Course Pathway and Communication Plan. Dr. Ben Drati, assistant superintendent was also available to answer any questions. Public Comment was made by Gina Perry on behalf of Parents for Excellence in Public Schools. She read a letter that was previously submitted to the board by PEPS. Gayle Eidelson, board member indicated that she is comfortable with most everything. One area of concern is with the section pertaining to additional Math Coursework, which does not have very much definition. Craig Schneider, indicated that this will evolve. Dr. Drati, indicated that first and foremost our goal is for every student to be successful and encourage students to enroll in the 12th grade upper math courses in order to be prepared for college by taking a fourth year math course. Ed Heron, board member commented, Thank you Ms. Perry for the letter from PEPS. This is a work in progress, per Craig Schneider and Janet Hollister. Meetings will be taking place immediately to address concerns and he is comfortable with moving forward. He is also thankful for the newsletter that was part of tonight's agenda. Also, thank you for eliminating the word "Honors" on the presentation. Monique Limon, board member, is comfortable moving forward with this and thanked the TOSA's for all of their hard work. She also wanted to know if the newsletter was available in Spanish and per Dr. Cash, it is. Pedro Paz is supportive with what we have now. We still have work to do on a few areas and are working with teachers who are working with students everyday and value their input. Kate Parker, board president wanted to first thank Craig Schneider and Janet Hollister for all of the hard work. She wanted to know who will be receiving the newsletter regarding the changes. Dr. Drati said that the letter will go home to parents of all 6th and 8th grade students via weekly folders, mail and also followed up with a call out to these parents as they are the first to be impacted by this
different pathway. The newsletter will also be available on the district website under the Common Core section. She is comfortable moving forward with this bare bones framework and she appreciates that content of these classes. We specifically be working with teachers on who will be placed in each class. She asked if more specific course descriptions will be brought to the board. Dr. Drati confirmed that this would happen and that an application will also need to be submitted for the 9th grade a-g courses. Dr. Cash hopes that this will be presented at the upcoming February board meeting as we are close to having this done. She feels that the naming of Math 7 Plus Support of Math 8 Plus Enrichment may not be appropriate for a transcript for example and hopes that titles are still to be finalized. With that she has not other comments or questions and is welcome to a motion. G. Conference Agenda 1. Presentation and Discussion of Inclusion Plan 20 minutes Presentation and discussion of Inclusion Plan made by Ms. Rodriguez, assistant superintendent of special educaiton and Dr. Drati, assistant superintendent of secondary education. Dr. Drati also introduced an important consultant in our district, Dr. Wendy Murawski. Dr. Murawski is extremely please with the Santa Barbara Unified School District and is excited about working with our district regarding our Inclusion Plan. 2. Discussion, at the request of Open Alternative School, of Board Policy 5117 Interdistrict Attendance 25 minutes Discussion, at the request of Open Alternative School, of Board Policy 5117 Interdistrict Attendance. Mr. Mark Chytilo, president of the Open Alternative Education Foundation introduced the item and was welcome to open dialogue. He also wanted to acknowledge Dr. Cash for his support and efforts. Public Comments made by: Sadie Stern, Diane Fugina, Ann Silva, Louise DeVoto, Kendra Johnson, Nancy Weiss, 3. Presentation of the Santa Barbara Unified School Districts Proposition 39 Bond Building Fund Audit Report for the Period Ended June 30, 2013 20 minutes Presentation of the Santa Barbara Unified School Districts' Proposition 39 Bond Building Fund Audit Report for the Period Ended June 30, 2013. Ms. Jette, assistant superintendent of business services, introduced our auditor, Royce Townsend from VTD who will present the financial audit for 2012-13 and our two bonds for Measures Q and R, prop 39 audit.
4. Presentation of the Santa Barbara Unified School District s Independent Audit Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2013 30 minutes Presentation of the Santa Barbara Unified School Districts' Independent Audit Report for the Period Ended June 30, 2013. Ms. Jette, assistant superintendent of business services, introduced our auditor, Royce Townsend from VTD who will present the financial audit report for the period ending June 30, 2013. 5. Dos Pueblos High School New Course Approval Service Learning 5 minutes Dos Pueblos High School New Course Approval for Service Learning. Dr. Cash introduced Assistant Principal Bill Woodard who will discuss and answer any question pertaining to this first reading. 6. Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval C Programming for Robotics 5 Minutes Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval - C Programming for Robotics. Dr. Cash introduced Assistant Principal Elise Simmons and two teachers who are here to discuss and answer any question pertaining to this first reading. 7. Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval Computational Art 5 Minutes Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval - Computational Art. Dr. Cash introduced Assistant Principal Elise Simmons and two teachers who are here to discuss and answer any question pertaining to this first reading. 8. Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval Mexican- American/Latin-American Literature 5 Minutes Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval - Mexican-American/Latin- American Literature. Dr. Cash introduced Assistant Principal Elise Simmons and two teachers who are here to discuss and answer any question pertaining to this first reading. 9. Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval Mobile Programming with Linear Algebra 5 Minutes Santa Barbara High School New Course Approval - Mobile Programming with Linear Algebra. Dr. Cash introduced Assistant Principal Elise Simmons and two teachers who are here to discuss and answer any question pertaining to this first reading.
10. Strategic Plan Update 20 minutes Strategic Plan Update - This item has been postponed for a later meeting. 11. Update on Local Control Funding Formula and Local Control Accountability Plan 15 minutes Update on Local Control Funding and Local Control Accountability Plan. Dr. Cash discussed the emergency regulations that the State Board of Education approved on January 16, 2014. H. (If Needed) return to consent items designated for Discussion I. Coming Events Future Board Meetings February 11, 2014 Regular Meeting - 6:30 pm February 25, 2014 Regular Meeting - 6:30 pm J Future Agenda items K. Adjournment