San Leandro Unified School DistrictTradition and Innovation

Special

Special (Virtual) Board Meeting

· 6:30 PM

ONLINE ONLY DUE TO COVID-19 SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER VIA ZOOM (INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT slusd.us) · Closed Session - 6:00 pm · Open Session - 6:30 pm

Agenda 25 items

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

    Link to this item

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

    Link to this item

  3. C RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
    Minutes
    The Board recessed into closed session at 6:00pm.

    Link to this item

  4. C.1 Student Expulsions; EC 35146 and 48918(c) - None
  5. C.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: xxxx; GC 54957 - None
  6. C.3 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Hiring; GC 54957 - None
  7. C.4 Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA, CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: Zarina Zanipatin
  8. C.5 Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9: (specify number of potential cases) - None
  9. C.6 Public Employee Appointment - Title: xxx; Government Code 54957 - None
  10. C.7 Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property(ies); xxx; Government Code 54956.8 - None
  11. C.8 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - (Specify number of potential cases); Government Code 54956.9 - None
  12. C.9 Liability Claims; Government Code 54956 - None
  13. C.10 Matters Related to Students EC 35146 and 48912 - None
  14. D RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 6:30 PM
    Minutes
    The Board reconvened to open session at 6:30pm. There were no reportable items from closed session.

    Link to this item

  15. D.1 Roll Call
    Minutes
    Roll call was taken and all board members and the student board member were present at this board meeting.

    Link to this item

  16. D.2 Pledge of Allegiance
    Minutes
    President Gonzalez asked Trustee Oshinski to lead board members and members of the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

    Link to this item

  17. D.3 Approval of Agenda Passed
    Actions
    Motion Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Peter Oshinski. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Yes Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Christian Rodriguez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .

    Outcome

    Motion Passed

    Link to this item

  18. E PRESENTATION
  19. E.1 Reopening Readiness and Family Survey Results Presentation
    Rationale
    The Superintendent and all Assistant Superintendents will provide a presentation regarding reopening school readiness and the results of the recent family survey.
    Minutes
    Dr. Mike McLaughlin, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Collins, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dr. Zarina Zanipatin, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Dr. Sonal Patel, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services They collectively provided the results from the family survey and steps being taken to reopen schools. Topics of discussion included: *SLUSD Values *Reopening Considerations *Why Now (why reopen with a little more than two months left of school?) *California's School Reopening Plan AB/SB 86 *Alameda County School District's Reopening Plan *Hybrid Timeline *Family Learning Preference *Family Preference ** Survey results indicated 3,655 families wanted to remain in distance learning and 2,944 families wanted to return to in-person learning *Small Group CoHorts *Hybrid Teaching and Learning **Concurrent Teaching *Superintendent's Recommendation: pass Resolution 21-16, School Reopening in Accordance with AB/SB 86

    Link to this item

  20. F LEGAL STATEMENT
    Quick Summary / Abstract
    Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to “raise your hand” via zoom during the meeting when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony item and wait to start speaking when you are called upon. Comments sent prior to the Board meeting have been provided to members of the Board in advance of the meeting. Some that only recently came in will be read aloud now. 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)).

    Link to this item

  21. G PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS
    Minutes
    Public comment emails were shared with the audience. The email sender, the title of the email and if the email response was for or against reopening schools. Emailed public comments came from: Jessie Dorin Angela Carlos De Silin Louise Shaw Lynda Campfield Katy Felsinger Lesley Feikert Safia Doumani Amy Teichman Julie Pearson The following audience members provided public testimony when prompted by President Gonzalez: Tom Morse Caroline Patty Fishbaugh Ann D'Antonio Mrs. Contreras David D'Antonio Louise Shaw Gavi Gelbart Rochelle Lokting Rachel Arcadio James Zahradka Jasmine (Jaz) Amy Teichman Tynisia Katy Felsinger Sergio Renee Purdy Mia Ousley Ms. Grant

    Link to this item

  22. H ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
  23. H.1 General Services
  24. H.1.a Resolution 21-16 School Reopening in Accordance With AB/SB 86 Action recorded 📎 1

    Recommended motion

    The Governing Board will consider the adoption of Resolution 21-16 in order to provide direction to staff to reopen to in-person instruction on or after April 1, 2021 or to continue with distance learning through the current school year.

    Rationale
    The Governing Board will consider Resolution 21-16 regarding reopening of schools.
    Actions
    Motion The Governing Board will consider the adoption of Resolution 21-16 in order to provide direction to staff to reopen in-person instruction on or after April 1, 2021, or to continue with distance learning through the current school year. Upon this agenda item being moved and seconded, Board Trustees engaged in discussion and questions pertaining to the resolution, reopening schools, and public comments. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Christian Rodriguez. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Yes Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; No Christian Rodriguez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .
    Financial Impact
    With additional funding from AB/SB 86, reopening of schools would have a minimal impact on district finances.

    Outcome

    Motion The Governing Board will consider the adoption of Resolution 21-16 in order to provide direction to staff to reopen in-person instruction on or after April 1, 2021, or to continue with distance

    Attachments

    Link to this item

  25. I ADJOURNMENT Passed
    Minutes
    The meeting adjourned at 9:16pm.
    Actions
    Motion Passed with a motion by James Aguilar and a second by Peter Oshinski. | Vote: Yes James Aguilar .; Yes Student Board Member .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Peter Oshinski .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Christian Rodriguez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .; Yes Monique Tate .
    Quick Summary / Abstract
    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)

    Outcome

    Motion Passed

    Link to this item

Document

Open in new tab