CLOSE Board of Education/District Administration Office September 9 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session: 5:45 pm / Regular Session: 6:30 pm A. Regular Session No public comment. 1. Call To Order Ms. Parker, board president, called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. 2. Public Comments On Closed Session Items Only B. Closed Session 1. Approval/Denial of Interdistrict Transfer Appeal for 2014/2015 School Year 2. Education Code 48918 Request for Petition for Readmission of Expelled Students 3. Negotiations 4. Negotiations C. Return to Regular Session 1. Opening of Meeting Ms. Parker, board president, called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Cash 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. Ms. Rubalcava and Mr. Santana were available for 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 Dr. Cash, superintendent, introduced Dos Pueblos High School students Ethan Brier and Alec Bartholomew who gave the student report. Dos Pueblos High School; Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior orientations went very well. The leadership class organized, set up, and cleaned up for all of the activities, and they will continue to be involved with activities around school. The first football game was on Friday, August 29th. Unfortunately, we lost 14-20 to Pacifica. The homecoming game is on October 10th, and the homecoming dance will be on October 11th at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Back to school night will be held on Wednesday, September 10th. The first EEE and PTSA meetings were held on Tuesday, September 2nd in the library. There was a large turnout
The first EEE and PTSA meetings were held on Tuesday, September 2nd in the library. There was a large turnout of students, teachers, and parents. San Marcos High School; Freshman Orientation was a great success this past Aug. 20th. San Marcos welcomed over 600 freshmen through their Link Crew program. The Link Leaders are very excited to continue their mentoring during the Royal Time period during Term 1. San Marcos welcomed 16 new teachers and counselors this year. A Memorial service and paddle out for Daniel Perez was held this past Sat. (Sept. 6). The annual Homecoming football game will take place Thurs. Oct. 2 at 7pm. The Homecoming Dance will take place Sat. Oct. 11th in the HUB at UCSB. Santa Barbara High School; Friday, Sept 5: A New Don back to school dance after the football game Friday, Sept 19: Club Rush for all students to learn about and join clubs Thursday, Sept. 25: Senior Sunrise to welcome seniors to the year, free senior class shirts and breakfast Oct. 6-10: Homecoming Spirit Week, Football Game, and Dance! 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. Dr. Cash, superintendent, reported that this year, nine of the schools will benefit from the United Way's Day of Caring. Community volunteers work together on hands-on projects that support the schools. This event will take place on September 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He also mentioned that the National Merit Scholarship program's 2015 semifinalists will be announced tomorrow. Also, back-to-school nights are underway and the schedule can be found on the District's web page at www.sbunified.org. Dr. Cash, concluded by saying that the Special Education Parent Resource Center's new Weekly Discussion Series has started. On September 4th, the topic was "Health and Wellness for Back to School", another open discussion will be on September 11th and then on September 18th. Fliers in English and Spanish, were available in the back of the room. 7. Board Comments and Correspondence Mr. Heron, vice president, attended the United Way's United Learning Center opening, where they have learning support for K-12. The event had a good public support. He also attended Adelante's Board meeting and was very happy to see that they had a very successful financial year. They had 256 student attendance. 8. Announcement of Closed Session Action No action was taken. 9. Public Comments, Non-agenda Matters within Jurisdiction of the Board of Education German Rios; Santa Barbara Community Academy parent and member of Padres Adelante, addressed the Board on need to improve the Academy's phone system as they cannot leave messages. Erica Peralta; Santa Barbara Community Academy parent, member of Padres Adelante, and ELAC officer, addressed the Board on the need to improve nutritional standards. Oswaldo Castrejon; Santa Barbara Community Academy parent, Vice President of ELAC, and member of Padres Adelante, asked the Board to consider using Local Control Accountability Plan funds for Physical Education class and to arrange sports tournaments after school. Mr. Heron, vice president, asked to learn more about the food that is being served at Santa Barbara Community Academy. Ms. Limon, board member, asked the district to invite Padres Unidos to Wellness Council meetings. D. Consent Agenda - 6:30 PM 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. General Consent Items Motion to approve all consent agenda items made by Monique Limon seconded by Edward Heron. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Dr. Paz, board member, asked the district to provide data analysis on item D.3 and D.7. Dr. Christensen, assistant superintendent, human resources, will provide that information. Mr. Heron, vice president, clarified that item D.13, purchase orders for Special Education are for the 2014-15
Mr. Heron, vice president, clarified that item D.13, purchase orders for Special Education are for the 2014-15 school year so invoices get paid as they come in. 1. Approval of 2014-15 Staff Travel: Out-of-State and/or in Excess of $3,000 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26th, 2014 Board of Education Meeting 3. Approval of the Agreement Between Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) through its Save A Valuable Employee (S.A.V.E.) Employee Assistance Program 4. Second Reading and Approval of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations in Series 5000 - Students 5. Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth 6. Approval of 2014-15 Santa Barbara Legal Consortium 7. Approval of Teacher Induction Memorandum of Understanding for 2014-15 8. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Future Leaders of America and Santa Barbara Unified School District 9. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Santa Barbara County Education Office's Center for Community Education and Santa Barbara Unified School District 10. Approval of Resolution No. 2014/2015-13, Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property during the 2014/2015 Fiscal Year Education and Instruction 11. Approval of Student Field Trips for Adams Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Personnel 12. Approval of Human Resources Recommendations Business and Finance 13. Approval of Purchase Order Report for August 22, 2014 through September 3, 2014 14. Ratification of Contracts under $10,000 for September 9, 2014 Facilities 15. Approval of Use of Master Fume for Termite Treatment at La Cuesta High School and the District Office 16. Approval of Proposal for Pre-Construction Services, Peabody Stadium Complex Project, Santa Barbara High School E. Public Hearing - 7:30 PM Motion to Motion made by seconded by. The Motion by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0.
Ms. Parker, board president closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. E.1 - Ms. Jette, assistant superintendent, business services, presented to the board, the annual report required by the State to constrain the gross of state and local government spending by linking year to year changes in expenditures to change inflation. Schools need to identify how much State aid counts towards LEA's Gann limit. E.2 - Mr. Handall, assistant superintendent, elementary education, explained that the district has to do an audit within the first eight (8) weeks of start of school and be able to demonstrate that they have enough materials for all school sites. Ms. Parker, board president, closed public hearing at 6:57 p.m. and re-opened the regular session. 1. Public Hearing of Resolution 2014/2015-12 Adopting the 2013-14 Gann Limit 10 Minutes 2. Public Hearing of Resolution 2014/15-14 Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Year-Round Elementary Schools. 10 Minutes F. Action Agenda 1. Adoption of Resolution 2014/2015-12 Adopting the 2013-14 Gann Limit Motion to approve the adoption of Resolution 2014/2015-12 adopting the 2013-14 Gann Limit made by Edward Heron seconded by Pedro Paz. The Motion by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. 2. Approval of Resolution 2014/15-14 Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Year- Round Elementary Schools. Motion to approve resolution 2014/15-14 regarding sufficiency of instructional materials for year-round elementary schools. made by Gayle Eidelson seconded by Pedro Paz. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. 3. Approval of the 2013/14 Fiscal Year Unaudited Actuals 10 Minutes Motion to approve the 2013/14 fiscal year unaudited actuals made by Monique Limon seconded by Pedro Paz. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Ms. Jette, assistant superintendent, business services, presented the 2013/14 fiscal year unaudited actuals. She explained that this is required by Ed Code and reflect both the amount of revenue received and the amounts expended by the district over the course of the fiscal year. 4. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Facilities Use Agreement Between the Santa Barbara Unified School District and the Santa Barbara Charter School. Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding and facilities use agreement between the Santa Barbara Unified School District and the Santa Barbara Charter School. made by Gayle Eidelson seconded by Pedro Paz. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0.
Ms. Jette and Mr. Handall, assistant superintendents, found some discrepancies in insurance coverage. They compared them to the other Charters to make sure all the language was the same. They explained that Santa Barbara Charter is an independent school as the Santa Barbara Unified School District does not sit on their Governing Board and do not have any say in their daily operations. The District consulted with legal and notified the school and are now both in agreement of this changes. 5. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association. 5 minutes Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding with the California School Employees Association. made by Gayle Eidelson seconded by Edward Heron. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Dr. Cash, superintendent, notified the board that this item was negotiated and ratified by California School Employees Association. He let the board know Mr. Tanguay was present for any questions. 6. Approval of Resolution 2014/2015-11, Acknowledgements Related to the Applications Received by the State Allocation Board that are Beyond the Bonding Authority Motion to approve resolution 2014/15-11, acknowledgements related to the applications received by the State Allocation Board that are beyond the bonding authority. made by Edward Heron seconded by Gayle Eidelson. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Mr. Hetyonk, director of facilities and operations, asked the board to approve the resolution as he is preparing to get in line for State matching funds. He presented two projects that contain earthquake structure safety and based on that, they can go to the top of the line to get the funding. He also said that the San Marcos High School project is underway and the Santa Barbara High School, Peabody Stadium renovation project is in design. 7. Approval of the Amended 2014-17 Strategic Plan 1 Motion to approve the amended 2014-17 Strategic Plan, with changes. made by Monique Limon seconded by Gayle Eidelson. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. The board approved the Strategic Plan with the following changes. Aim 1, Action Step 1D, last sentence to read "These could also include measures such as Fair Act compliance indicators and other makers to be developed within the next two years." Aim 1, Action Step 2A, change "completed" to "addressed" and move 2A under "By 2017" Aim 1, Action Step 2C, add "and adaptive" technology. Aim 1, Action Step 3C, add "and adaptive" technology. Aim 1, Action Step 3E, change "partnership" to "partnering" 8. Board Action, Approval/Denial of Interdistrict Transfer Appeals (Education Code 46600-46611) 3 Minutes Motion to to deny the appeal of the interdistrict transfer appeals (Education Code 46600-46611) made by Edward Heron seconded by Monique Limon. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0.
Mr. Heron, vice president, moved to deny the appeal. 9. Board Action, Education Code 48918, Request for Petition for Readmission of Expelled Students 3 Minutes Motion to move approve, Education Code 48918, request for petition fro readmission of expelled students. made by Edward Heron seconded by Monique Limon. The Motion Passed by a vote of Ayes - 0, Nays - 0, Abstain - 0, Absent - 0. Mr. Heron, vice president, moved to accept the re-entry from expulsion of Education Code 48918. G. Conference Agenda 1. Discussion of Certificated Management Job Description for Coordinator II, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Dr. Christensen, assistant superintendent, human resources, made the board aware of two corrections she will be making to the job description. Page 1, bullet 4, instead of "I" should be "in" and page 2, under additional duties, instead of "pusd" should be "sbusd" The district's plan for this position will be included in the memorandum of understanding. 2. Discussion of Current Student Enrollment for 2014-2015 School Year 10 Minutes Mr. Torina, assistant superintendent, student services, went over the actual counts updated today. The board had a discussion. 3. Report on Summer 2014 Professional Learning Activities 10 Minutes Dr. Drati and Mr. Handall, assistant superintendents of elementary and secondary, presented a description of all the professional learning activities that took place during the summer time. Also, an extensive evaluation and presented an analysis of that evaluation. Mr. Handall let the board know that they will be providing teacher support in conjunction with Dr. Ramirez and Natalie Ireland, teacher on special assignment. The board had a discussion. 4. Update on Two-year Professional Learning Plan 1 Dr. Drati, assistant superintendent, secondary education, presented a summary of what has been accomplished in the past two years. He let the public and the board know that copies of the plan were available in the back table. The board had a discussion. H. (If Needed) return to consent items designated for Discussion I. Coming Events September 13th, Health Fair September 20th is United Way Day of Caring September 27th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Date J Future Agenda items K. Adjournment Dr. Paz, board member, would like to see a dedicated conference agenda to develop a data schedule, a data team. Dr. Cash said that the district will be presenting to the board, a proposed matrix for the Local Control Accountability Plan in October.
L. Next Meeting September 23, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 pm District Administration Office 720 Santa Barbara Street October 14, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 pm District Administration Office 720 Santa Barbara Street