San Leandro Unified School DistrictTradition and Innovation

Special

Regular Board Meeting - Celebrate Schools

· 6:00 PM

San Leandro Performing Arts Center · 2250 Bancroft Avenue · San Leandro, CA 94577 · · Open Session: 6:00pm

Agenda 28 items

  1. A CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
    Minutes
    Meeting was called to order at 6:02pm

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  2. B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Minutes
    President Sheridan led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

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  3. C LEGAL STATEMENT
    Quick Summary / Abstract
    Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board's Administrative Assistant. Speakers who have completed the card will be called when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony. Cards are to be turned in before the item is reached on the agenda. Please note that the meeting is being recorded. State law prohibits the Board of Education from taking any action on or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda except to A) briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public in attendance; B) ask questions for clarification; C) provide a reference to a staff member or other resource for factual information in response to the inquiry; or D) ask a staff member to report back on the matter at the next meeting and/or put it on a future agenda. (Government Code 54954.2(a)).

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  4. D PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
    Minutes
    There was not public testimony on non-agenda items.

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  5. E ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
  6. E.1 Business & Operations
  7. E.1.a Approve Second Interim Report Passed 📎 1

    Recommended motion

    Recommend to approve Second Interim report with positive certification.

    Rationale
    The Second Interim report reflects all budget updates through January 31, 2019 and must be presented to the Governing Board in March annually for approval. The Second Interim report provides information regarding the current year budget. Increased enrollment and state funding increases have resulted in increased fiscal stability from last year.
    Minutes
    Upon the motion and seconding this agenda item, voting took place by a show of hands.
    Actions
    Motion Recommend to approve Second Interim report with positive certification. Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Peter Oshinski. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Christian Rodriguez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .

    Outcome

    Motion Passed

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  8. F PRESENTATIONS
  9. F.1 Muir Middle School 📎 1
    Speaker
    Dr. Vernon Walton, Principal
    Rationale
    John Muir Middle School will be sharing their successes with implementation of the 2017-2020 SLUSD Strategic Plan for the 2018-19 school year and honoring their volunteers of the year.
    Minutes
    Dr. Vernon Walton, Principal, shared the middle school's successes with implementation of the 2017-2020 SLUSD Strategic Plan for the 2018-19 school year. Successes include: Falcons Stand Strong Stand Up Stand together • Focus on ensuring access to systematic language • Development opportunities throughout the instructional day for our English learners • Promote prevention and intervention programs that focus on health, wellness and positive personal, social development • Effectively collaborate and remain fully engaged around our goals of student learning in order to provide outstanding educational experiences • To build reciprocal relationships that promote and support the positive social, emotional, and academic development of our students • Maintain and improve infrastructure in order to provide an optimal learning environments for all students Student Leadership Two Leadership teachers were introduced: Mycel Jacob & Arcy Dever. They co-teach the class. They invited some of the students to speak on how they've improved the community. Students told members of the audience and board members how they have participated in School Site Council and Youth Leadership Council. They’ve hosted dances and donated the proceeds to families in need, such as those who were recently impacted by the fires in Paradise. Students have participated in Season of Service, Period of Peace. John Muir Middle School Falcon Theatre Productions: Mohammed Mangrio was introduced as the Drama teacher. Several students participated in a mini theatre production of The Addams Family Musical. Volunteers honored at John Muir Middle School: • Regina Seng-Choo Chennault • Jennifer Herzner • Wendy Hung

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  10. F.2 Garfield Elementary School 📎 1
    Speaker
    Lynda Hornada, Principal
    Rationale
    Garfield Elementary School will be sharing their successes with implementation of the 2017-2020 SLUSD Strategic Plan for the 2018-19 school year and honoring their volunteers of the year.
    Minutes
    Lynda Hornada, Principal of Garfield Elementary School, provided a presentation highlighting events, modernization via the strategic plan as follows: • Measure J1 has enabled modernization of the school site including a new library, heating and air conditioning and new modules coming to the school site • Gatorville PTO – The principal acknowledged members of this organization for transforming the work and for creating several community and fundraising events at the site • Mindfulness includes "I wish my teacher (or principal or librarian) knew”; Students can anonymously place a topic that is difficult to address in public anonymously about what is going on in their life; RISE Series - an empathy circle which was open to all Garfield Staff who wanted to hone their ability to listen to their feelings and the needs behind them. Takes place monthly and is voluntary to participate • Staff is raising awareness to students about college prep students/staff wear college gear to encourage elementary students to consider college after graduation • The opening of the new STEAM work at Garfield; Students were invited to speak about why STEAM is important at their school site • Technology – students are enjoying the 3D printer they are able to utilize in their recently renovated library Volunteers being honored at Garfield Elementary School: • Linda Bowden • Maureen Forney • Bibiana Sandoval

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  11. F.3 Madison Elementary School 📎 1
    Speaker
    Garry Grotke, Principal
    Rationale
    Madison Elementary School will be sharing their successes with implementation of the 2017-2020 SLUSD Strategic Plan for the 2018-19 school year and honoring their volunteers of the year.
    Minutes
    Garry Grotke, Principal of Madison Elementary School provided a presentation utilizing the school district's strategic plan as follows: • Mr. Grotke brought several staff and students from Madison to share how they're utilizing the strategic plan at James Madison • Students came and spoke about Outdoor Education (thanks to SLED and community funding) Project based learning experiences Science participation in the classrooms Enjoying the FOSS science kits provided by the school district • Teachers enjoy the positive partnership and encouraging leadership who understands the importance of collaboration • School site looks forward to the upgrades coming to the sites and adding the Juniper Wing to the Madison Campus Volunteers being honored at Madison Elementary School: • Darlene Stevenson • Joyce Wagner

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  12. F.4 Monroe Elementary School 📎 1
    Speaker
    Jeannette McNeil, Principal
    Rationale
    Monroe Elementary School will share their successes with implementation of the 2017-2020 SLUSD Strategic Plan for the 2018-19 school year and honoring their volunteers of the year.
    Minutes
    Jeannette McNeil, Principal of Monroe Elementary School, provided her school sites presentation as outlined with the strategic plan: Utilizing the Strategic Plan, the Graduate Profile and the school's mission and vision, Mrs. McNeil discussed the path to becoming a PBL (project based learning) school. Various slides were displayed reflecting the work taking place around project based learning. Monroe recently opened the entire school to a sharing morning of PBL projects where the School Board, several administrators and many parents were able to view projects from all classrooms, including the kindergarten class - who shared their work with 5th graders. PBL has been an amazing journey at the school. The overwhelming feedback from the staff has been positive; the excitement of the students is contagious. Technology integration is important to high level PBL implementation. Students provided feedback to the school board and audience regarding their experiences with PBL: • PBL makes the students feel happy to learning something new • Studying real world problems • You work with other people to get outstanding ideas • We spend a lot of time studying and researching our projects • Can show people what they are learning through the PBL process Volunteers being honored at Monroe Elementary School: • Jacqueline Chun • Nancy Morris • Mark Piccolo

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  13. F.5 Wilson Elementary School 📎 1
    Speaker
    Virginia Quock, Principal
    Rationale
    Wilson Elementary School will be sharing their successes with implementation of the 2017-2020 SLUSD Strategic Plan for the 2018-19 school year and honoring their volunteers of the year.
    Minutes
    Virginia Quock, Principal of Wilson Elementary School, provided a presentation in alignment with our strategic goals: Highlights included: • Engaging, responsive and personalized learning experiences • Real-world learning: classroom re-design • Responsive, engaging pedagogy • Social emotional development • Equitable outcomes • Employee Relations and staff wellness • Role Model Day • Coffee chats • Time management a goal setting workshops • Digital citizenship workshops • Barbara Lee Center partnerships • Family and community engagement • Book and blanket night • Bite sized parent education about Clever and blending learning platforms • Modernization taking place at the school site Volunteers being honored at Wilson Elementary School: • Huy Nguyen • Mercy Sotelo • Edith Alvarado

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  14. G ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
    Minutes
    Upon hearing all presentations all board members and student board member provided positive feedback to all who staff, students and volunteers who participated in this meeting.

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  15. H PUBLIC TESTIMONY - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
    Minutes
    There was no public testimony on closed session items.

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  16. I RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 7:30 P.M.
    Minutes
    The Board recessed into closed session at 7:48pm.

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  17. I.1 Student Expulsions; EC 35146 and 48918(c) - None
  18. I.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: xxxx; GC 54957 - None
  19. I.3 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Hiring; GC 54957
  20. I.4 Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA, CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: John Thompson - None
  21. I.5 Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9: (specify number of potential cases) - None
  22. I.6 Public Employee Appointment - Title: xxx; Government Code 54957 - None
  23. I.7 Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property(ies); xxx; Government Code 54956.8 - None
  24. I.8 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - (Specify number of potential cases); Government Code 54956.9 - None
  25. I.9 Liability Claims; Government Code 54956 - None
  26. I.10 Matters Related to Students EC 35146 and 48912 - None
  27. J RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 8:00 P.M.
    Minutes
    The Board reconvened to open session at 8:18pm. The board took no action during closed session.

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  28. K ADJOURNMENT Passed
    Rationale
    *Regular Board Meetings shall be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Board. The meeting shall be extended no more than once and may be adjourned to a later date. (Board Bylaw 9323).
    Minutes
    Upon the motion to adjourn, a vote was made by a show of hands. The meeting adjourned at 8:19pm.
    Actions
    Motion Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Peter Oshinski. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Christian Rodriguez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .

    Outcome

    Motion Passed

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