The meeting was called to order by President Prola at 6:00 p.m., noting that all Board members were present, with Trustee Katz-Lacabe arriving at 6:01 p.m.

There were no public comments on Closed Session items.

The Board recessed into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.

Williams Properties, a California General Partnership, and Prudential Properties, a California Limited Partnership v. The San Leandro Unified School District, et al., County of Alameda Superior Court Case No. RG13662223.

The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 p.m. 

President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 

President Prola noted that the Facilities/Technology Committee meeting scheduled for July 3 was cancelled, so she asked that agenda item 8a, Facilities/Technology Committee report, be pulled from the agenda.  She also requested that the San Leandro City Council presentation follow the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report.  

With those changes, the Agenda was approved as amended. 

Approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting held on July 16, 2013.

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)).

There were no public comments on non-agenda items.

San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy and David Baum, City of San Leandro Finance Director, presented the Board of Education with a check in the amount of $1.25M which represents the loan given by the San Leandro City Council to the District for the purchase of the Girls. Inc. building.  This loan will allow the District to develop a school-based health center which is generously made possible through the work of County Supervisor Wilma Chan.  This low interest loan is yet another example of how the City Council implements its goal to support local schools. The District is grateful for the strong partnership that exists between the City of San Leandro and the school district. Mayor Cassidy expressed enthusiasm for this important project and how the loan will benefit the entire community. 

Goal #2: Ensure the Financial Stability and Efficiency of the District

David Baum, City of San Leandro Finance Director, will present the Board of Education with a check in the amount of $1.25M which represents the loan given by the San Leandro City Council to the District for the purchase of the Girls. Inc. building.  This loan will allow the District to develop a school-based health center which is generously made possible through the work of County Supervisor Wilma Chan.  This low interest loan is yet another example of how the City Council implements its goal to support local schools. The District is grateful for the strong partnership that exists between the City of San Leandro and the school district. 

Chair Deborah Cox and Steve Parker, of the Citizens? Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC), presented the CBOC?s Annual Report to the Board and the community. The report included an overview of the Committee?s responsibilities, which includes providing oversight to both Measure B and Measure M bond measures, updates on the Measure B and Measure M Bond projects, and a report on the 2011-2012 Measure B and M Performance Audit, conducted by Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP (VTD).  Ms. Cox reported that VTD confirmed that all expenditures were valid bond expenditures, properly assigned and coded and spent for purposes approved under the relevant California Education Code 15282, concluding that San Leandro Unified School District expended Measure B & Measure M bond funds for the year ending June 30, 2012 only for the purpose approved by the voters, in accordance with the law.  This marks the fifth year in a row that the District received a 100% rating!

The Board thanked the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee for all the work they do for the students and District, adding "Keep up the good work!" 

The Board and Superintendent also congratulated Ms. Cox for being selected by California State Assemblymember Rob Bonata as "Woman of the Year" for the 18th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro.

Goal #2: Ensure the Financial Stability and Efficiency of the District

Chair Deborah Cox and Steve Parker, of the Citizens? Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC), will present the CBOC?s Annual Report to the Board and the Community. The report will include an overview of the Committee?s responsibilities, which includes providing oversight to both Measure B and Measure M bond measures, updates on the Measure B and Measure M Bond projects, and a report on the 2011-2012 Measure B and M Performance Audit.

Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib; John Dominguez, Director of Bond Projects; Robin Michel, Communication Outreach Specialist, and Kurt Weidmann, Program Manager with Harris and Associates, provided a Facilities and Construction presentation to the Board that included an overview of the three District Bonds (Measure A, B, & M), and a more in-depth overview of Measure B and Measure M, including projects completed, and those currently underway, funding sources for each, and information on the final bond issuance, which will close August 1, 2013.  Highlights of the presentation included:

• Measure B
  • All original new construction projects have been completed
  • All original modernization projects have been completed
  • State Matching Funds made it possible for the District to
    • Purchase 9th grade campus land
    • Increase Arts Education Center (AEC) theater seats to 550 seats
    • Purchase PG&E parking lot land
    • Create the Career Technical Education Center
    • Create the Business Academy
  • Phase I Measure B Savings Projects
    • Voluntary seismic upgrades
    • Windows and skylights replacements
    • Washington Elementary School Modular Classrooms Project
    • Madison Elementary School/District Office modernization
    • Exterior doors
    • Lincoln High School large classroom (multi-purpose) building
    • School-Based Health and Wellness Center
      • Funding sources included the City of San Leandro loan to purchase the Girls Inc. building; Alameda County Health Care Services Agency grant; Measure B Savings (grant match) along with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services Agency; Center for Heath Schools and Communities, and others...
      • The District will take possession of the building by the end of July 2013
  • Phase II Measure B Savings
    • Projects are on schedule, on budget and include:
      • Seismic retrofits of District facilities
      • Adult School Modular building
      • Facility improvements that could improve safety and security
      • High priority deferred maintenance needs
      • Wireless technology needs to get all school up to a District standard

All Measure B Savings Projects, Phase I and Phase II, are expected to be completed by the end of 2014, noting that completion of the school-based health center may extend into 2015 due to planning, programing, and construction.

• Measure M Projects
  • 2013
    • SLUSD Pacific Sports Complex and Burrell Field
    • SLHS Swim Center, track and field
    • Electronic Billboard at Burrell Field
    • John Muir Middle School sports field with synthetic turf and track
    • Bancroft Middle School parcourse
    • Athletic exteriors, including new playground equipment and resilient surfacing at all elementary schools
  • 2014
    • District-wide fencing and security lights
    • Sustainability/Solar projects

The Board thanked staff for providing a thorough overview of the progress of the Bond projects, adding that this is "an exciting time for San Leandro," and "it is great to see the projects come to fruition in a timely manner and within budget." They acknowledged the construction crew and those who worked on preparing Burrell Field for the first graduating class this past June.

A concern was raised regarding construction debris and equipment at the school sites. Recognizing that although the facilities are closed and fenced off, people still manage to access the facilities after hours, adding that if excess debris is disposed of and equipment is in a secure place, it will be safer for the District, liability wise, and for the members of the community.

Superintendent McLaughlin thanked the team, for all of their work, and acknowledged former Superintendent Cindy Cathey and Assistant Superintendent Debbie Wong for their efforts in this process, adding that "Having gone through fours years of construction at my former district, I want to thank you for getting most of the work completed before my arrival."

PUBLIC COMMENT

San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy addressed the Board regarding the lack and/or non-existence of landscaping at the back side area near classrooms on the John Muir Middle School campus.  He urged the Board to consider allocating excess funds from Measure M, which fits within the scope to improve and modernize our schools, for this project. 

In response, Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib said that some landscaping had been completed on the eastern side of the campus with the western side (the area of concern raised by Mayor Cassidy) still needing to be addressed.  Trustee Prola suggested including the project in Beautification Day in the fall. In response to Trustee Prola, Trustee Toro said that Belen Magers, John Muir Middle School Principal, indicated to him that landscaping was a targeted area for Beautification.

Goals #2: Ensure the Financial Stability and Efficiency of the District

Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib; John Dominguez, Director of Bond Projects; Kurt Weidmann, Program Manager with Harris and Associates, will provide a Facilities and Construction presentation to the Board that will include an update on:

1. The Capital Improvement Program master schedule & financials, including Bond Measures B & M and other funding sources for 2013/2014 through 2014/2015
2. Bond Measures B & M currently under construction in 2013

Trustee Carey reported receipt of the following emails from June 18, 2013, to July 15, 2013.  From Sukhi Sidhu regarding "Finance Committee Meeting, June 20, 2013," Finance Committee - July 30 at 6:15 p.m.,"2013-2014 Adoption Budget Report," and "Facilities and Technology Committee Agenda - July 17, 2013"; from Robin Michel regarding "Press Release:  Come Walk With Us at the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 30"; "In the News:  Coach Ellison Named East Bay Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year!"; and "Board Meeting Highlights: June 25, 2013"; from Carol Delton regarding "ADA Projection"; from Song Chin-Bendib regarding "ADA Projection"; from Angela Foxall regarding "FW: Letter of Complaint"; from Debbie Wong regarding "SF Pride Parade Logistics"; from Chris Zapata regarding "Congratulations and Welcome to San Leandro"; from Josie Hamilton regarding "2012-13 Annual Report - Health Services"; from Thomas Combs regarding "Time-Critical Public Park/School Playground Issue"; from Keep Music Rockin' Foundation regarding "Lenny Williams Golf Classic - Last Call for Golfers"; from Senator Corbett regarding "You're Invited: Senator Corbett Mobile Office Hours"; from Mia Ousley regarding "The Broadmoor Beacon - July/August 2013"; and from Carol Alvarez regarding "CSEA Wants to MEET You"!

There were no union representative reports.

Superintendent McLaughlin acknowledged and thanked Superintendent Cindy Cathey for all of her help making the transition seamless.  He also thanked Assistant Superintendent Debbie Wong for agreeing to stay on a little longer to help with the transition for the new Assistant Superintendent position, stating, "they have truly made me feel welcome and I hope that they will continue to be involved in the School-Based Health and Wellness Center.

Superintendent McLaughlin reported that his first week began with a brief introduction with the District Office staff at the E. 14th St. office, and meeting with his Cabinet.  He plans on meeting with the staff at the Juniper Street office and other groups as well. 

The Superintendent will be participating in Keep the Music Rockin Foundation Lenny Williams Golf Classic this upcoming weekend, concluding "That it has been a great beginning, San Leandro Unified has a great staff, and I am excited to be here."

This was item was pulled, as the Facilities/Technology Committee scheduled to meet on July 3 was cancelled.

The Board approved the Consent Items.

Approve the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on June 25, 2013.

Approve Resolution #13-40 in support of and commitment to ongoing funding for the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program

The District participates in the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program as part of a four-district Joint Powers of Authority (JPA) which offers our students a wide array of courses and programs that lead to college and career. Approximately 1,000 high school students participate in the ROP by taking classes on the high school campus or by attending classes at the regional center located in Hayward. Under the governor's budget which has now been signed into law, ROP funds have been given a reprieve by not being incorporated into the Local Control Funding Formula for the next two years. 

Resolution #13-40 declares the Board of Education's continued support for the ROP program by committing to NOT sweeping the ROP funds and doing what is needed to ensure that the ROP program is protected and not incorporated into the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)before the end of the two year reprieve period. This resolution represents a formal commitment by the Board of Education to do all that is within its authority to protect and maintain the ROP program currently serving our students.

Adopt Resolution #13-41 Mid-Year Revision - Signature Card - Authorized Agents on Payroll Warrants and Disbursements.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 42632 for K-12 Education and Section 85232 for community Colleges, each order drawn on the funds of our school district shall be signed by at least a majority of the members of the governing board of the district or by a person(s) authorized by the governing board to sign  orders in its name. 

This resolution reflects changes in District Personnel and amends those designated to sign on the payroll warrants and disbursements to the Alameda County Superintendent of Schools:

• Remove:
  • Cindy M. Cathey, former Superintendent
• Add:
  • Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
• Change of Titles:
  • Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations
  • John Thompson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources      

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Adopt Resolution #13-42 Mid-Year Revision -  Signature Card - Authorized Agents on Official Documents and Reports.

The San Leandro Unified School District occasionally must provide signature approval on certain official documents and reports, including local, State and Federal reports, such as Transportation, Attendance, and Class Size Reduction; and this resolution supersedes all previous resolutions authorizing such signature(s) on certain official documents and reports, and declares said prior resolutions null and void.

The resolution reflects the following changes in District Personal and amends those designated to sign on Official Documents and Reports: 

• Remove:
  • Cindy M. Cathey, former Superintendent
• Add:
  • Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
• Change of Titles:
  • Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations
  • John Thompson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

The Special Education Local Plan Area (?SELPA?) planning process was established in California in 1974.  The construct splits the state into areas of responsibility for special education services and some oversight activities.  SLUSD belongs to the Mid-Alameda County (MAC) SELPA, which also includes Hayward USD, San Lorenzo USD, and Castro Valley USD.  Castro Valley is the MAC SELPA coordinating district.

SELPAs are required to update their local plans when needed. The last time the plan was updated was in 2006. The SELPA members decided last year to update the plan.  This work was carried out by a group of educators and parents from all participating districts, and has now been completed. Each district is required to get Board approval in order to take part in the plan's implementation.

Attached is the MAC SELPA Local Area Plan for your consideration.

First 5 Alameda County has approved a Strategic Plan for a comprehensive system of early intervention services for children and families in Alameda County.  One key component of the First 5 plan is to support the school readiness of children, their future success in school and family functioning.  For the last two years, the district entered into partnership with First 5 Alameda County to offer a highly successful summer pre-kindergarten program at our designated summer school site, Jefferson Elementary School. This program includes a 5-week summer program for 18 per class of incoming Kindergarten students who have not attended preschool.  There is also a parent education component once a week focused on providing information related to a successful transition into Kindergarten in the fall.  Due to our tremendous efforts in accomplishing a successful program the last two years, First 5 Alameda County has approved us for 3 pre-kindergarten classes for 54 incoming Kindergarten students this summer and 4 pre-kindergarten classes for 72 students in the summer of 2014, providing each student with a wonderful opportunity for Kindergarten readiness.

The enclosed  contract is for 3 summer classes for this summer 2013 and for 4 summer classes next summer 2014. First 5 Alameda County will provide funding not to exceed $47,856 for 2013 and $56,983 for summer 2014 for a total of $104,839 for the two summers.  This funding will provide salaries for the teachers and para-educators, instructional materials, and parent education.  For additional information, please see Exhibit A1 for program description and performance requirements. 

New non-public school placement and agency contracts for the school year 2013-2014.

The Board adopted  Resolution #13-44 Reducing and/or Eliminating Specially Funded and General Funded Classified Services. 

Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $23,147,897.99 have been deposited in the Treasury of Alameda County.

The Board received for information the final sale of Measure B and Measure M General Obligation Bonds.  The last series for Measure B is $11.67M and Measure M $20.1M.

The Board welcomed Superintendent McLaughlin to the District, adding that they are looking forward to working with him. 

Trustee James returned from vacation and is looking forward to gearing up for the new school year.

Trustee Carey commented that he will be attending the San Leandro City Council work session featuring a program entitled: "Today's Media Climate: An Overview of Mediums. Their Challenges and Opportunities" on Monday, July 22, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. He also commented that his son is now in graduate school and is "getting paid to get his masters degree."

Trustee Toro attended the San Francisco Pride Parade, commenting that it was an amazing event. He acknowledged Assistant Superintendent Wong for coordinating the logistics, noting that San Leandro Unified was the only public school district to be part of the celebration.

Trustee Rosato attended the 2013 National Education Association and Representative Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia, June 30-July 7.  He also commented that he is exploring foreign exchange student possibilities for the district. He distributed a flyer announcing the "United 4 Safety" - 2nd Annual San Leandro Police Department Open House on July 27, 9 a.m., as well as an invitation to National Night Out on August 6.  He also asked for consensus:

• To recognize the Adult School Principal Bradley Frazier and his staff for his excellent response during a police incident on the Adult School campus recently. (Consensus received) 
• To have the District look into a policy regarding disallowing the appearance of underwear as part of the dress code. There was a brief discussion regarding the process, ways to approach the matter, district and staff support and enforcement, as well as a consideration to have a broader discussion that includes an overall look at the current dress code.  A alternate request for consensus was made by Trustee James, directing the Superintendent to send the District's current dress code policy and administrative regulations to the Board for their information. (Consensus received)

Trustee L?pez commented on how excited and proud she is with the many wonderful things that are occurring in San Leandro and in the school district.  She acknowledged the City for helping to facilitate the purchase of the Girls Inc. building (the future home of the School-Based Health Center) and Assistant Superintendent Debbie Wong for all of her work towards its fruition, stating that "this will be your legacy."  Trustee Lopez reported that she will be attending the School and Finance Management Conference on Thursday, July 17, along with Trustee James, Superintendent McLaughlin, and Associate Superintendent Chin-Bendib. She also noted that she spoke with the City Manager regarding the August upgrades being done to the City Council Chambers, reporting that there is a planned "practice period" on the new equipment, and she hopes that the Board and District staff can be included in the training.

Trustee Prola thanked Assistant Superintendents Debbie Wong and John Thompson and Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib for their help during the transition. Trustee Prola attended the San Leandro Art Association Awards ceremony where there was a lot of student artwork on display. The event is held at Casa Peralta every year.  

• Regular Board Meeting - August 6, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - August 20, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 4, 2013
• Special Board Meeting - September 10, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - September 17, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - October 1, 2013
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - October 8, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - November 5, 2013
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - November 12, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - November 19, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - December 3, 2013
• Special Board Meeting - December 10, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - January 14, 2014
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session  - January 21, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - January 28, 2014 - District Office
• Regular Board Meeting - February 4, 2014
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - February 11, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - February 25, 2014 - District Office
• Regular Board Meeting - March 4, 2014
• Special Board Meeting - March 11, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - March 18, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - April 1, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - April 22, 2014 - District Office
• Regular Board Meeting - May 6, 2014
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - May 13, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - May 20, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - June 3, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - June 17, 2014
• Special Board Meeting - June 24, 2014

• Regular Board Meeting - August 6, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - August 20, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 4, 2013
• Special Board Meeting - September 10, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - September 17, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - October 1, 2013
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - October 8, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - November 5, 2013
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - November 12, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - November 19, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - December 3, 2013
• Special Board Meeting - December 10, 2013
• Regular Board Meeting - January 14, 2014
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session  - January 21, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - January 28, 2014 - District Office
• Regular Board Meeting - February 4, 2014
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - February 11, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - February 25, 2014 - District Office
• Regular Board Meeting - March 4, 2014
• Special Board Meeting - March 11, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - March 18, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - April 1, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - April 22, 2014 - District Office
• Regular Board Meeting - May 6, 2014
• Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - May 13, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - May 20, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - June 3, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - June 17, 2014
• Special Board Meeting - June 24, 2014

The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.