Regular Board Meeting

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The Board took the following action in Closed Session: To approve a resolution releasing temporary certificated employees by a 7-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Prola. To approve a settlement agreement from the office of Administrative Hearings, case #21060107002 by a 7-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Gonzalez and seconded by Trustee Prola. To non-reelect a probationary certificated employee by a 7-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Sheridan. To non-reelect a probationary certificated employee by a 7-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Gonzalez and seconded by Trustee Prola. (DS) To non-reelect a probationary certificated employee by a 6-1 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Sheridan and seconded by Trustee Vo; Trustee Prola voted no. (AA) To non-reelect a probationary certificated employee by a 7-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Tate. (RJ) The Board has directed the superintendent and/or designee to deliver the proper notifications to the affected employees.

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Preisdent Rosato led the audience in the pledge of allegiance

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Prior to the approval of the agenda, the staff requested the pulling of the following consent items: M.1.c, M.1.d., M.1.e., M.1.f., M.1.g., M.1.h., M.1.j., and M.1.i.

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Motion With the exception of the pulled items the Board voted as follows: Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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Speaker

Paul Disario

Rationale

Interim Assistant Superintendent Paul Disario will review the Second Interim Report

Minutes

Paul Disario, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, gave an update on the Second Interim Report. School districts are required to adopt a first and second interim, one in October and one in March. The budget is balanced this year and for the next two years. We're projecting an ADA decline of 60 per year for the next two years. Revenue growth is slowing. Retirement for classified and certificated are taking a larger share of our budget. Mr. Disario used a powerpoint display to aid in his presentation.

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Speaker

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D.

Rationale

The District recommends the implementation of the G.R.E.A.T. program in partnership with the San Leandro Police Department for SLUSD fifth grade students. The District is basing its decision to scale implementation of the program at all of its elementary sites on the results of the pilot implementation program conducted at both Garfield and McKinley elementary schools. After these two successful pilots, the District recommends the approval of the program throughout SLUSD. Two more elementary school sites will implement the program this spring. All elementary sites will implement the program in fifth grade starting next school year. This presentation will address the following four topics regarding the G.R.E.A.T program implementation pilot: Share about the process of the pilot programs in 5th grade at Garfield Elementary and McKinley Elementary Reflections from school site staff and student evaluation data Discuss implementation process and expectations moving forward Understand how G.R.E.A.T supplements the work of key initiatives in the district The G.R.E.A.T. Elementary School Component consists of a competency-based life skills curriculum for fifth grade elementary students. The design of the elementary component aims to establish the foundation for the development of a positive bond between law enforcement and youth. The goal of this component is to prevent youth violence while developing positive relationships between criminal justice professionals and youth during their early developmental years within their community. The curriculum consists of six 30- to 45-minute lessons designed to be taught in sequence. Each lesson is accompanied by a family letter that the student takes home explaining the lesson and encouraging parent/student interaction. The curriculum consists of the following lessons: G.R.E.A.T. Beginnings Lesson Goal: Students will identify facts about the G.R.E.A.T. Program and various aspects about violence and prevention. To Do or Not to Do Lesson Goal: Students will demonstrate decision-making skills and identify to whom they can talk if they need help making decisions. Loud and Clear Lesson Goal: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. Staying Cool When the Heat Is On Lesson Goal: Students will practice controlling anger and develop strategies to manage their anger. We're All in This Together Lesson Goal: Students will identify individual and group differences and discuss respecting others. G.R.E.A.T. Days Ahead Lesson Goal: Students will identify ways of being a G.R.E.A.T. citizen.

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Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Deputy Superintendent, discussed the results of the implementation of the G.R.E.A.T pilot program that took place at Garfield and McKinley Elementary Schools. Lynda Hornada, Principal of Garfield Elementary, and Grozelia Ward, Principal of McKinley Elementary, were also present and shared reflections of the implementation of this program and the impact at their respective sites. Virginia Quock, a teacher at Garfield Elementary, also shared a few reflections of the program. After the presentation, President Rosato announced there were three speaker cards regarding this item, which will be voted on as an action item later in the agenda to approve the program for implementation in the other schools. Mike Katz-Lacabe stated he is a parent of a students at Roosevelt Elementary and Bancroft Middle School. He was very disappointed at the recommendation to expand this program to all 5th grade students and happy to see the true purpose of the program has been acknowledged in the agenda. He felt it was more appropriate for police officers to volunteering in the community rather than be in the classrooms. He believes it is critical for our teachers to have the necessary time and proven curricula to do their jobs. The GREAT program was not developed by education professionals. Students Camila and Lilah, 5th graders from Roosevelt Elementary School, expressed their opinion on the GREAT program. They don't think the district should have the program because they will lose art and extra curricula activities. Instead, that time can be used to have more music and band time. Cynthia Chandler, a parent in the district, was really shocked at the positive evaluation of this program. She felt the literature was racist. In her opinion It is disempowering of females in the curriculum and has derogatory racial stereotypes. She will be opting out and encourages other parents to do so and hopes the Board will reconsider their position. Christine Scobee stated that before you expand this program to other schools, you should ask counselors and certificated teachers to develop a curriculum that meets the program goals rather than police officers who have no particular training in this area. You should be clear about asking the teachers what lessons will be displaced in order to implement this program. What alternative programs exist and why was this program better than any of the alternatives available?

Quick Summary / Abstract

The District recommends the implementation of the G.R.E.A.T. program with our fifth grade students in partnership with the San Leandro Police Department. The District is basing its decision to scale implementation of the program at all of its elementary sites on the results of the pilot implementation programs conducted at both Garfield and McKinley elementary schools. After these two successful pilots, the District recommends the approval of the program in SLUSD. Two more elementary school sites will implement the program this spring. All elementary sites will implement the programs in 5th grade programs starting next year. This presentation will address the following four topics regarding the G.R.E.A.T program implementation pilot: Share about the process of the pilot programs in 5th grade at Garfield Elementary and McKinley Elementary Reflections from school site staff and student evaluation data Discuss implementation process and expectations moving forward Understand how G.R.E.A.T supplements the work of key initiatives in the district The G.R.E.A.T. Elementary School Component consists of a competency-based life skills curriculum for fifth grade elementary students. The design of the elementary component aims to establish the foundation for the development of a positive bond between law enforcement and youth. The goal of this component is to prevent youth violence while developing positive relationships between criminal justice professionals and youth during their early developmental years within their community. The curriculum consists of six 30- to 45-minute lessons designed to be taught in sequence. Each lesson is accompanied by a family letter that the student takes home explaining the lesson and encouraging parent/student interaction. The curriculum consists of the following lessons: G.R.E.A.T. Beginnings Lesson Goal: Students will identify facts about the G.R.E.A.T. Program and various aspects about violence and prevention. To Do or Not to Do Lesson Goal: Students will demonstrate decision-making skills and identify to whom they can talk if they need help making decisions. Loud and Clear Lesson Goal: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. Staying Cool When the Heat Is On Lesson Goal: Students will practice controlling anger and develop strategies to manage their anger. We're All in This Together Lesson Goal: Students will identify individual and group differences and discuss respecting others. G.R.E.A.T. Days Ahead Lesson Goal: Students will identify ways of being a G.R.E.A.T. citizen.

Financial Impact

Not applicable

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• G.R.E.A.T Implementation Pilot Program Presentation PDF · 221.3 KB ViewOpen G.R.E.A.T Implementation Pilot Program PresentationDownload G.R.E.A.T Implementation Pilot Program Presentation

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Rationale

Government Code Section 3547 requires the Board of Education to present all initial bargaining proposals of exclusive representatives and of public school employers, which relate to matters within the scope of representation. The proposals shall be presented at a public meeting of the public school employer and thereafter shall be public records. This public hearing is for the San Leandro Unified School District to present its initial proposal for reopener contract negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers' Association.

Minutes

The Board opened the Public hearing on item I.1. at 7:53pm. There were no speakers on this hearing. The Public Hearing on item I.1. was closed at 7:53pm

Actions

Motion Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• SLUSD Initial Bargaining Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association PDF · 58.6 KB ViewOpen SLUSD Initial Bargaining Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' AssociationDownload SLUSD Initial Bargaining Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association

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Government Code Section 3547 requires the Board of Education to present all initial bargaining proposals of exclusive representatives and of public school employers, which relate to matters within the scope of representation. The proposals shall be presented at a public meeting of the public school employer and thereafter shall be public records. This public hearing is for the San Leandro Unified School District to present its initial proposal to reopen contract negotiations with the Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council.

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The Board opened the Public hearing on item I.2. at 7:54pm. There were no speakers on this hearing. The Public Hearing on item I.2. was closed at 7:54pm

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Motion A motion was made to close Public Hearing on item I.2 Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council PDF · 55.4 KB ViewOpen SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades CouncilDownload SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council

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Government Code Section 3547 requires the Board of Education to present all initial bargaining proposals of exclusive representatives and of public school employers, which relate to matters within the scope of representation. The proposals shall be presented at a public meeting of the public school employer and thereafter shall be public records. This public hearing is for the San Leandro Unified School District to present its initial proposal for reopener contract negotiations with the California School Employees' Association Local Chapter #94.

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The Board opened the Public hearing on item I.3. at 7:55pm. There were no speakers on this hearing. The Public Hearing on item I.1. was closed at 7:55pm

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Motion A motion was made to close Public Hearing on item I.3 Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Leo Sheridan. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the California School Employees' Association PDF · 57.2 KB ViewOpen SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the California School Employees' AssociationDownload SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the California School Employees' Association

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Trustee Sheridan read several correspondence documents sent to him after the February Board meeting.

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Student Board Member Mason Medeiros shared the following events with the Board: The talent show went very well; students at the school are planning a multi cultural event during lunch and after school. Student can represent their cultures in various ways during this event. Spring sports teams are in full swing. March is college acceptance month for the senior class.

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Jon Sherr had a brief report. He announced a new teacher celebration meeting taking place March 22. The Who award is going to Jacob Clark this year. Mr. Sherr acknowledged the training for the new TEC program.

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All Cabinet members gave brief updates of recent events in their respective departments.

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• February 2016 Donations PDF · 36.5 KB ViewOpen February 2016 DonationsDownload February 2016 Donations
• March 2016 Donations PDF · 38.6 KB ViewOpen March 2016 DonationsDownload March 2016 Donations

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Rationale

This resolution reflects the addition of Ashley Vo, who was appointed by the Board of Education at their February 22, 2016 Board meeting to fulfill the short term Area 6 vacancy for 2016 school year.

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• Resolution 16-13 Annual Signature Card PDF · 194.1 KB ViewOpen Resolution 16-13 Annual Signature CardDownload Resolution 16-13 Annual Signature Card

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Rationale

Approve minutes from November 10, 2015 Board Meeting

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• 11-10-15 Board Meeting Minutes PDF · 131.1 KB ViewOpen 11-10-15 Board Meeting MinutesDownload 11-10-15 Board Meeting Minutes

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Approve the minutes from the December 8, 2015 Board Meeting.

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• 12-8-15 Board Mtg Minutes PDF · 66.3 KB ViewOpen 12-8-15 Board Mtg MinutesDownload 12-8-15 Board Mtg Minutes

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Approve minutes from Board Meeting Work Study Session on Secondary Redesign and First Interim Status December 15, 2015.

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• 12-15-15 Board Mtg Minutes PDF · 37.7 KB ViewOpen 12-15-15 Board Mtg MinutesDownload 12-15-15 Board Mtg Minutes

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Approve minutes from January 12, 2016 board meeting.

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• 1-12-16 Board Mtg Minutres PDF · 48.1 KB ViewOpen 1-12-16 Board Mtg MinutresDownload 1-12-16 Board Mtg Minutres

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Approve the minutes from the January 26, 2016 Board Meeting

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• 1-26-16 Board Mtg Miutes PDF · 42.7 KB ViewOpen 1-26-16 Board Mtg MiutesDownload 1-26-16 Board Mtg Miutes

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Approve minutes from February 9, 2016 Board Meeting.

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• 2-9-16 Board Mtg Minutes PDF · 61.2 KB ViewOpen 2-9-16 Board Mtg MinutesDownload 2-9-16 Board Mtg Minutes

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Approve minutes from the February 22, 2016 Special Board Meeting

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• 2-22-16 Board Mtg Minutes PDF · 42.4 KB ViewOpen 2-22-16 Board Mtg MinutesDownload 2-22-16 Board Mtg Minutes

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• Classified Personnel Report 3-8-16 PDF · 79.8 KB ViewOpen Classified Personnel Report 3-8-16Download Classified Personnel Report 3-8-16

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• Certificated Personnel Report PDF · 83.4 KB ViewOpen Certificated Personnel ReportDownload Certificated Personnel Report

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• Contracts 5K and Under Board Mtg 3-8-16 PDF · 62.9 KB ViewOpen Contracts 5K and Under Board Mtg 3-8-16Download Contracts 5K and Under Board Mtg 3-8-16

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Requesting consent to discard old and damaged textbooks at Bancroft Middle School

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• Bancroft library textbook discard PDF · 1.8 MB ViewOpen Bancroft library textbook discardDownload Bancroft library textbook discard
• Bancroft Textbook Discards 2016 PDF · 123.0 KB ViewOpen Bancroft Textbook Discards 2016Download Bancroft Textbook Discards 2016

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San Leandro Unified School District honors the contributions of Cesar Chavez and recognizes his selfless dedication for economic justice, civil rights, environmental justice, peace, nonviolence, and empowerment of the poor and disenfranchised through Resolution 16-11. Our schools promote these ideals through such efforts as our “Season of Service, Period of Peace” service projects and activities that culminate on Cesar Chavez Day, March 31st.

Actions

Motion Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Monique Tate. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• Resolution 16-11 Cesar E. Chavez Day PDF · 110.2 KB ViewOpen Resolution 16-11 Cesar E. Chavez DayDownload Resolution 16-11 Cesar E. Chavez Day

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The League of Women Voters Eden Area (LWVEA), in partnership with the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, is scheduling presentations to high school government and civics classes on the history and importance of voting, and hold a mock election. In 2014, the LWVEA made presentations at several neighboring district high schools, and this election cycle LWVEA wants to include classes at San Leandro High School too. This group will be making as many presentations as possible before the end of the school year.

Actions

Motion Adopt Resolution 16-12 to enable the League of Women Voters Eden Area (LWVEA) to make presentations in the high school to encourage youth voters. Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• Resolution 16-12 HS Voter Resolution PDF · 100.4 KB ViewOpen Resolution 16-12 HS Voter ResolutionDownload Resolution 16-12 HS Voter Resolution

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Speaker

Paul Disario

Rationale

The Board is required to adopt interim financial reports twice each year. The interim reports must include a certification of whether or not the district is able to meet its financial obligations. The certifications are classified as positive, qualified, or negative. A positive certification is assigned when the district will meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years. Since the enclosed report shows the the district can meet its financial obligations for this year and the next two years, it is recommended that the board adopt a positive certification. Key points in the report are: Budget balanced for this year and next two years ADA is projected to decline at 60 per year for next two years. (This may be revised.) Revenue Growth is slowing STRS and PERS are taking a larger share of budget See attached supporting information and the detailed report

Actions

Motion Adopt a positive certification of the 2nd Interim Financial Report Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• 2nd Interim SACS Report PDF · 7.2 MB ViewOpen 2nd Interim SACS ReportDownload 2nd Interim SACS Report

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Rationale

HKIT Architects was approved as our Bond Planning Architect at January's Board Meeting. This is a proposal from HKIT Architects, which will provide services to San Leandro Unified School District to plan for the upcoming bond measure. The proposal details the scope of work provided. Acceptance of proposed architectural services related to facilities assessments, master planning, conceptual design and cost estimating to help in the final creation of a complete assessment of district projects which will most likely be included in a District Bond

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Motion Approve this proposal for master planning for bond program. Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Monique Tate. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

Summary from attachment: Architectural Services $98,000 Consultant team - $99,495 Total = $198,295 Consultant team comprised of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Landscape Design and Cost Estimating

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• HKIT Proposal PDF · 404.0 KB ViewOpen HKIT ProposalDownload HKIT Proposal

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Rationale

California Financial services was appointed by the District's Financial Advisor at the last board meeting. The firm's contract was not available at the time of the last meeting.

Actions

Motion Approve the contract for California Financial Services. Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• CFS Contract PDF · 988.0 KB ViewOpen CFS ContractDownload CFS Contract

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Rationale

The San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education presented it's initial proposal and held a public hearing to reopen negotiations with the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council (T/T). Now that the public has had the opportunity to express itself consistent with Government Code 3547, the Board shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to T/T.

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Motion Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Diana Prola. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council PDF · 55.4 KB ViewOpen SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades CouncilDownload SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council

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Rationale

The San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education presented it's initial proposal and held a public hearing for reopener contract negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA). Now that the public has had the opportunity to express itself consistent with Government Code 3547, the Board shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to SLTA.

Actions

Motion Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• SLUSD Initial Bargaining Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association PDF · 58.6 KB ViewOpen SLUSD Initial Bargaining Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' AssociationDownload SLUSD Initial Bargaining Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association

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Rationale

The SLUSD presented its initial proposal and held a public hearing to reopen contract negotiations with the California School Employees' Association Local Chapter #94 (CSEA). Now that the public has had the opportunity to express itself consistent with Government Code 3547, the Board shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to CSEA.

Actions

Motion Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the California School Employees' Association PDF · 57.2 KB ViewOpen SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the California School Employees' AssociationDownload SLUSD Initial Bargining Proposal to the California School Employees' Association

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• Eureka Math Quote San Leandro Multi Year Pricing PDF · 54.5 KB ViewOpen Eureka Math Quote San Leandro Multi Year PricingDownload Eureka Math Quote San Leandro Multi Year Pricing
• Math Manipulatives Quote K-8 PDF · 13.8 KB ViewOpen Math Manipulatives Quote K-8Download Math Manipulatives Quote K-8

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Motion Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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Motion Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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Rationale

The District recommends the implementation of the G.R.E.A.T. program in partnership with the San Leandro Police Department for SLUSD fifth grade students. The District is basing its decision to scale implementation of the program at all of its elementary sites on the results of the pilot implementation program conducted at both Garfield and McKinley elementary schools. After these two successful pilots, the District recommends the approval of the program throughout SLUSD. Two more elementary school sites will implement the program this spring. All elementary sites will implement the program in fifth grade starting next school year. The G.R.E.A.T. Elementary School Component consists of a competency-based life skills curriculum for fifth grade elementary students. The design of the elementary component aims to establish the foundation for the development of a positive bond between law enforcement and youth. The goal of this component is to prevent youth violence while developing positive relationships between criminal justice professionals and youth during their early developmental years within their community. The curriculum consists of six 30- to 45-minute lessons designed to be taught in sequence. Each lesson is accompanied by a family letter that the student takes home explaining the lesson and encouraging parent/student interaction. The curriculum consists of the following lessons: G.R.E.A.T. Beginnings Lesson Goal: Students will identify facts about the G.R.E.A.T. Program and various aspects about violence and prevention. To Do or Not to Do Lesson Goal: Students will demonstrate decision-making skills and identify to whom they can talk if they need help making decisions. Loud and Clear Lesson Goal: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. Staying Cool When the Heat Is On Lesson Goal: Students will practice controlling anger and develop strategies to manage their anger. We're All in This Together Lesson Goal: Students will identify individual and group differences and discuss respecting others. G.R.E.A.T. Days Ahead Lesson Goal: Students will identify ways of being a G.R.E.A.T. citizen.

Actions

Motion Staff recommends the approval of the implementation of the Gang Resistance and Education Training program in the San Leandro Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Abstain Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

Not applicable.

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Pearson will provide professional development on Words Their Way: Word Study in Action on the districtwide March 25th professional learning day. Participants will learn to use a variety of word sorts to be implemented into their phonics, spelling, and vocabulary instruction to support the implementation of Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts. The professional development will provide teachers an assortment of activities and instructional practices to incorporate into their daily reading program. Pearson will provide two trainers for these sessions.

Actions

Motion Staff recommends approval of the contract of services between Pearson and San Leandro Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Monique Tate. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$6,300 Title I Program Improvement Professional Development Funds

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• Words Their Way PD PDF · 453.9 KB ViewOpen Words Their Way PDDownload Words Their Way PD

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Rationale

In 2015-16, Crescendo Education Group and San Leandro Unified School District partnered to improve grading and assessment practices at San Leandro High School in order to better inform instruction and demonstrate student learning. A cohort of teachers have been testing improved practices. Improved grading and assessment practices can yield a positive effect on teaching and learning in the classroom. Our first cohort of participants have deepened their practice through this focused professional learning series. Based on the initial professional development pilot, SLUSD seeks to continue to provide support to the 2015-16 cohort in addition to expanding the partnership in 2016-17 to three cohorts of teachers, one cohort of participants from San Leandro High School and two cohorts of participants from the middle schools.

Actions

Motion Staff recommends approval of the contract of services between Crescendo Education Group and San Leandro Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$164,700 Educator Effectiveness Grant

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• Contract Crescendo Agreement PDF · 188.7 KB ViewOpen Contract Crescendo AgreementDownload Contract Crescendo Agreement

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Rationale

The UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project will lead a workshop (2 sessions) for secondary History-Social Science teachers for the districtwide March 25th Professional Learning Day. The workshop will introduce teachers to the proposed framework for History-Social Science which is still pending formal adoption. The workshop will provide teachers time to revisit a current unit in light of the anticipated framework. The goals of the professional learning session will be to identify the key changes in the History-Social Science Framework and evaluate current units based on the new framework.

Actions

Motion Staff recommends approval of the contract of services between the Regents of the University of California and San Leandro Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$2,200 Title I Program Improvement Professional Development Funds

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• MOU Regents of the University of California PDF · 165.1 KB ViewOpen MOU Regents of the University of CaliforniaDownload MOU Regents of the University of California

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Rationale

EdventureMore will continue to provide after school activities at McKinley Elementary School. The contract originated in January. They will provide activities from March 16 - April 20, 2016. The activities include circuit station, science mashup and city builders.

Actions

Motion Approve the contract so that McKinley can continue with the after school activities provided by this vendor. Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$6,000 Funding Source - LCAP - concentration and supplemental

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• EdventureMore Contract 3816 PDF · 117.0 KB ViewOpen EdventureMore Contract 3816Download EdventureMore Contract 3816

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Data Sharing Agreement This data sharing agreement expresses the mutual intent of: San Leandro Unified School district (SLUSD) And Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) This agreement details the process and purposes for sharing data between the SLUSD and Alameda County SSA related to school-based support services. The intent is to maximize student enrollment and SSA programs that promote education, health and well-being while maintaining the confidentiality of individual records. SLUSD will share "directory information" as allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and its implementing regulations, California laws governing pupil records policies, regulations, and parental notices about pupil information. SSA will share eligibility data as allowed under California Welfare and Institutions Code section 10850.

Actions

Motion Staff recommends approval of this data sharing agreement. Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

Not applicable

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• Data Sharing Agreement between SLUSD and SSA PDF · 91.4 KB ViewOpen Data Sharing Agreement between SLUSD and SSADownload Data Sharing Agreement between SLUSD and SSA

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Rationale

Provide teachers in K-3 classrooms with replacement and refresh of Chromebooks in order to continue to maximize access to technology and technology integrated instruction with the aim of eliminating the digital divide. This is item 2.1 in our LCAP.

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Motion We recommend the approval of the purchase of Dell Chromeboxes to support K-3 classrooms. Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$111,545 from One-Time Discretionary Fund

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• Sterling - Chromebooks Quote PDF · 233.5 KB ViewOpen Sterling - Chromebooks QuoteDownload Sterling - Chromebooks Quote

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Rationale

The purchase of increased memory cards and solid-state drive (SSD) will refresh all teachers' macbook pros distributed district-wide. The refresh of teacher devices allow district staff to continue to maximize access to technology and technology integrated instruction with the aim of eliminating the digital divide. This is in LCAP Item 2.1

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Motion Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$98,529.75 multi-funded (Supplemental & Concentration, One-Time Discretionary, and General Fund)

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• CDW-G Quote - Memory & SSD PDF · 44.6 KB ViewOpen CDW-G Quote - Memory & SSDDownload CDW-G Quote - Memory & SSD

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Rationale

SLUSD will be working in collaboration with the Buck Institute for Education (BIE), to provide professional development workshops for teachers and administrators that will support the districtwide implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL) across all grade levels and subject areas.

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Motion Staff recommends the approval of the contract for services between the Buck Institute of Education (BIE) and the San Leandro Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

Financial Impact

$332,835 Educator Effectiveness Block Grant and Supplemental and Concentration Grant Funds

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• BIE Contract PDF · 139.0 KB ViewOpen BIE ContractDownload BIE Contract

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Rationale

Government Code 3547 requires school districts to “sunshine” collective bargaining proposals at a meeting of the board of education. The Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council submitted an initial proposal to reopen contract negotiations with the San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD). This proposal is presented for public review and comment consistent with the requirements of Government Code 3547.

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• Initial Bargaining Proposal from the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council PDF · 43.3 KB ViewOpen Initial Bargaining Proposal from the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades CouncilDownload Initial Bargaining Proposal from the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council

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Rationale

Updated enrollment AS OF 2/29/16

Financial Impact

None

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• 15/16 Enrollment Totals PDF · 27.3 KB ViewOpen 15/16 Enrollment TotalsDownload 15/16 Enrollment Totals

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Minutes

There were no consensus items provided during this meeting.

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Motion Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Monique Tate. | Vote: Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Lance James .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince Rosato .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .; Yes Ashley Vo .

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• Consensus Requests 2916 PDF · 802.2 KB ViewOpen Consensus Requests 2916Download Consensus Requests 2916

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