Prior to opening the Board meeting, the Board and Superintendent hosted a farewell reception for District's chief business officer, Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib, who after seven years of outstanding service to San Leandro, accepted a position with the Piedmont Unified School District. The Board feted her with flowers and cake, gifts and commendations, including a cartoon and poem by Trustee Prola extolling the special powers Ms. Chin-Bendib possesses as a fiscal "Wonder Women."

Following the reception, President James called the August 26, 2014, Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  It was noted that all Board members were present, with the exception of Trustee Katz-Lacabe.

There was no Public Testimony on Closed Session Items.  The Board adjourned into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.

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

The Board reconvened at 7:01 p.m.

President James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Board approved the agenda for the August 26, 2014, Regular Board meeting.

Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on August 26, 2014.

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)).

Evelyn Gonzalez, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, invited the Board to attend San Leandro's 3rd Annual Family Bike Party on Sunday, September 7, 2014. The event begins and ends at Farrelly Pool: Activities include:

• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -  Pre-ride TLC from The Bike Mobile!  Minor repairs and tune-ups are free for participating families
  
• 1:00 p.m. - The official event starts where you will cruise over to McCartney Park for music and activities, decorate your wheels at Siempre Verde Park and parade back to Farrelly Pool
  
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Free Family Swimming at Farrelly Pool

Dona Allen, Board member of the Constitutional Champions Camp, as part of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, addressed the Board regarding an upcoming seminar they are sponsoring entitled, The Making of America, which will be held Saturday, September 6, 8-4:30 p.m. at St. Leanders School on Davis Street in San Leandro. The cost is $35 per person or $60 for two people, which includes lunch and a book. Students 16 years of age, parents, teachers & community members) can register by mail or online at cccampcalifornia.org.  

Superintendent McLaughlin invited Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib to the podium, following Public Comments saying, "This is your night, Song," who then began by saying "After seven years, three months and three days, thirteen Board members and three Superintendents - but who is counting, it is time for me to move on.  My tenure at San Leandro Unified School District has been a fantastic experience, filled with challenges and experiences that have helped me grow as a CBO and for that I am very grateful." 

She continued by expressing her appreciation for the time spent in the community and how thankful she was for the support of past and present board members, and the Superintendents that she has served.  She was especially thankful for her outstanding team of classified managers, and the many accomplishments achieved together by the District including, leveraging a combined  $159 million bond into $200 million worth of sterling projects, maintaining our schools in the best condition during the Great Recession, protecting the District's fiscal solvency in spite of a $12 million loss in state funding since 2007-08, serving millions of healthy and nutritious meals to our wonderful kids, installing wireless service throughout the school district, and marketing our state of the art theater to the community. 

Ms. Chin-Bendib noted that a highlight for her was when, the then City Manager John Jermanis, "out of the blue" revealed that the City had decided to chip in over two million dollars toward the construction of the 9th grade gymnasium.  She thanked San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy for his great support of our schools, and former School Board member and City Council Member Pauline Cutter for her support and inspiration all of these years, "You made my job so much easier."  She then thanked everyone and offered her best wishes for continued success.  "Adios, Sayonara and Chai Chien.  The past seven year has been one great journey." 

After giving her farewell, Mayor Cassidy and City Council member Cutter read a proclamation honoring her for her many accomplishments benefiting San Leandro students, schools and community, ending with an announcement declaring "August 27, 2014, as Song Chin-Bendib Day." 

San Leandro Unified School District is part of the Peralta Colleges led $15 Million East Bay Consortium Career Pathways Grant. Joanne Clark, Assistant Director, Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity Department, who oversees secondary programming, provided information regarding the vision of the career pathways grant the district has been awarded. 

Last month, a consortium of community colleges, K-12 school districts, and workforce investment boards in the Bay area of California, was awarded $15 million in funds from the California Career Pathways Trust. San Leandro Unified's allocation of the grant is $163,481 in year one; $114,436 in year two; and $49,044 in year three.  

The East Bay Consortium will use these funds to help students stay in school and move toward college and employment in high-demand fields. For youth who are at risk of dropping out of school, or who have already done so and are not engaged in work, the career pathways approach provides more accessible entry-ways back into education and the workforce. The career pathway approach connects progressive levels of education, training, support services, and credentials for specific occupations in a way that optimizes the progress and success of individuals with varying levels of abilities and needs. 

The East Bay Consortium is composed of the four community colleges in the Peralta District, as well as Chabot College and Contra Costa College, along with K-12 superintendents from 11 school districts. This consortium has successfully built pathways from high school to community colleges through educational enrichment, student support, parent programs, and teacher training. 

The funds from the Career Pathways Trust will allow community college faculty to expand their relationships with regional high schools to enhance students? academic preparedness. Furthermore, the funds will be used to facilitate more connections between businesses and educators to create work-based learning experiences. The East Bay Consortium has prioritized the high-demand fields of health and biosciences, engineering and advanced manufacturing, information communication technology and digital media, and public service and law. A number of employers have established relationships with the East Bay Consortium, including the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Oakland Chamber, the San Leandro Chamber, and Kaiser Permanente, Bayer Healthcare, Bio-Rad, Autodesk, Maxon Computer, Bay Ship and Yacht, and Turner Construction.

The Board thanked staff for the presentation, adding that they were grateful that the District became part of the Peralta consortium grant. Additional comments and questions raised by the Board included how Career Pathways will prevent students being placed in remedial classes in college, what the District is doing now to follow-up on how prepared/deficient our students attending college are, where the District needs to make improvements for our students to go on to be successful, current and future District academies, and internal collaboration with the District's Health and Wellness Center, which were addressed by staff. Ms. Clark noted that the Board will be receiving updates very soon.  

The Board conducted a Public Hearing regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for 2014-2015. 

Education Code Section 60119 as revised by Chapter 900, Statutes of 2004 and CCR, Title 5, Section 9531(c) as amended, requires the Board of Education to annually certify through a resolution as to whether each pupil in each school in the district has, or will have prior to the end of that fiscal year, sufficient textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in each subject including English learners, in mathematics, science, laboratory science equipment for science laboratory classes in grades 9-12, foreign language, health classes, history-social science, and English/language arts, including the English language development component of an adopted program, consistent with the content and cycles or the curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board. If the Board of Education determines that there are insufficient textbooks and/or instructional materials, the Board of Education shall provide information to classroom teachers and to the public, setting forth the reasons and take any action to ensure that each pupil has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials within two months of the beginning of the school year in which the determination is made. This required public hearing informs parents and community about the compliance and statement of assurance for the pupil textbook and instructional materials sufficiency or insufficiency of instructional materials for the 2014-2015 school year and offers them the opportunity to address the Board regarding this matter.

On a motion made by Trustee Carey and seconded by Trustee Rosato, the Board opened the Public Hearing regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for 2014-2015, by a 6-0 vote.

There was no public testimony.

On a motion made by Trustee Carey and seconded by Trustee Rosato, the Board closed the Public Hearing regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for 2014-2015, by a 6-0 vote.

Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from August 13, 2014 - August 26, 2014:  From Linda Pollard regarding "Staff Kick-Off, Monday, August 18"; from Fawnya Neff regarding "Analysis of FCMAT Errors"; from Sukhi Khaira regarding F & T Committee Agenda, Tuesday, August 19, 2014"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding Certificated Job Vacancy"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy Correction"; from Robin Michel regarding Board Meeting Highlights: August 12, 2014"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding  "Certificated Job Vacancy"; from Brian Feeley regarding "Important Information about New Content Filter" from Linda Pollard regarding "District Phone Directory"; from Mike McLaughlin regarding "First Week of School"; from Carol Denton regarding "Concerns Regarding Proposal by FCMAT Consultants"; from Robin Michel regarding "Heat Up Back to School with A STEM Event this Thursday"; and from Ana Apondaca regarding "September 27, "I Knee'd to Know" Community Event."

Jon Sherr, President, of the San Leandro Teachers' Association and Carol Alvarez, California Schools Employees Association (CSEA) President, remarked on the smooth opening of the 2014-2015 school year and wished Song Chin-Bendib the best of luck in her future endeavors. 

Mr. Sherr also mentioned that SLTA was looking forward to the new bargaining date on September 3 and acknowledged Anita Waldron for her work on August 16 with the new teachers.  He provided the Board with a complete calendar of events, highlighting two of them:

• September 24 - PAC Fundraiser at Drakes Brewery after school
• October 7 - Follow-up with new teachers after school at Then Englander

Ms. Alvarez also expressed appreciation for the eight new CSEA job descriptions the Board would be considering later in the Board meeting. 

Superintendent McLaughlin began his report by saying, "Song will leave a big hole in the District," adding that he appreciated all of her information and guidance these last few weeks during this transition.

The Superintendent spoke of the 2014-2015 District-wide kick-off that took place on August 18, saying that it was great to bring all the staff together in one room, and how exciting he found the collective enthusiasm, while sharing the District's vision, Strategic Plan and accomplishments.

The Superintendent echoed comments made by Jon Sherr and Carol Alvarez about the first week of school, where he felt a different kind of energy.  He also said how gratifying it was to see students and families happy to return and greeted by administrators and teachers.

The Superintendent presented some preliminary designs for a new District logo incorporating some of the ideas of students and Precision Graphics, a local company, who is providing design development services.  After a brief discussion he thanked the Board for their feedback and said that he would bring a more detailed presentation to a future Board meeting.

Superintendent McLaughlin announced that he would be holding a State of the District address on September 10, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center, in conjunction with the San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED).  He also asked the Board to save the date for the School Based Health and Wellness Center, tentatively scheduled for September 17.

The Superintendent reported that the nomination form for Assemblymember Rob Bonta as the District's choice for the 2014 CSBA Legislative Awards Program "Outstanding Legislator of the Year" has been sent off. He also asked that the Board sign a letter thanking Assemblymember Bonta for his help with BTSA this evening, so that he can send it to him.

He reported that he attended the San Leandro All Class Reunion on Saturday, August 23, where former alumni Pirates and Vikings players relived their glory days playing football, adding that the new co-principals, Ronald and Reginald Richardson, also played football and gave a fabulous speech that included a call and response that the crowd loved. 

Trustee Katz-Lacabe reported that the Facilities & Technology Committee met on August 19, 2014.  Three items: Amendment No. to the architectural services contract with SIMs Architects for Wilson Elementary School exterior athletic improvements projects, Change Order No. 1 to the Rodan Construction contract for the Madison Elementary School restroom project, and Chromebook carts are on the agenda tonight for Board consideration. The committee also discussed a Initial Projector order and Technology procurement procedures and protocols.

There were no Board Representative reports.

The following Consent Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar: 

• Approval of Board Minutes - July 22, 2014 (Prola)

With that the Board approved the Consent Items as amended. 

Approve the minutes from the Regular Board meeting held on June 24, 2014.

Trustee Prola asked that her comments regarding Contracts for Amounts $5,000 of Less for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 be included in the minutes. 

It was noted that the comments she was referring to were made at the August 12 Board meeting and would be reflected in those minutes. 

With that the Board approved the minutes of July 22, 2014, as presented. 

Approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held on July 22, 2014.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 14-43 Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for the 2014-2015 School year. 

The Board approved the Deputy Superintendent Salary Range, Job Description and Contract Amendment for Dr. Rosanna Mucetti.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe hoped that this would be a very temporary position, and would overlap with the current CBO to provide some continuity in the Business Department. Trustee Prola also reiterated her concern that she raised at the Facilities & Technology committee meeting, that when the new CBO is selected, the Interim person will share recommendations, so that the CBO can be brought up to speed as quickly as possible.

With that, The Board approved Contract for Professional Services between San Leandro Unified and Disario and Associates to Develop Recommendations to Reorganize and Realign the Business Services Department.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe was very pleased that this item and the following job descriptions were coming forward for consideration. 

With that, the Board approved the Restoration of Classified Positions.

In repose to Trustee Prola's question regarding "no fiscal impact," Dr. John Thompson, Assistant Director of Human Resources, explained that at the June 24, 2014, Board meeting, the Board approved this job classification, designation of funds recommended by the LCAP, and authorizing staff to fill four of these positions.  Subsequently staff worked with CSEA to finalize the job description for this job classification.

The Board approved the Job Description for the Library, Instructional Material & Multimedia Specialist Job Classification. 

The Board approved the Job Descriptions for the Nutrition Assistant I, Nutrition Assistant II, and Accounting Technician - Food Services Job Classifications.

The Board approved the Job Descriptions, Job Titles, and Salary Ranges for Assessment, Instructional Materials and Multimedia Specialist I & II Job Classifications.

The Board approved the Revised Job Description, Salary Range for the Parent Educator - Moderate to Severe Job Classification.

The Board approved Architectural Services Amendment with SIM Architects to Provide Extended Construction Administration Phase Services at Wilson Elementary School.

In November 2006, San Leandro voters passed Measure B, a $109 million school facilities bond to address aging and deteriorating health and safety issues through modernization and new construction throughout the District. By leveraging state matching funds, seeking out grants, and building strong partnerships, as well as a positive bid climate and the careful management of resources resulting in Measure B savings, the District has greatly enhanced the original scope of work and continues to identify new projects to fund through Measure B.

In November 2010, San Leandro voters passed Measure M, a $50.1 million school facilities bond that is addressing aging and deteriorating health and safety issues through modernization and new construction throughout the District, including the athletic exteriors at all elementary Schools, including Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.

On March 1, 2011, the Board of Education approved SIM Architects, through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, to be placed in an Architectural Pool for use on selected projects as identified through the local Measure M Bond.

On December 6, 2011, the Board of Education approved the Architectural Services Agreement with SIM Architects, in the amount of $84,000 for athletic oriented site improvements at Wilson Elementary School. The design fee of $84,000 represents 12% of the $700,000 construction budget.

The agreement in the amount of $84,000 covers athletic oriented site improvements at Wilson Elementary School.  Scope includes:

• Asphalt repair, slurry sealing, and restriping
• Repair and ADA upgrade of existing play structures
• Provide new play structure fall-zone material within exiting play boxes
• Provide an outdoor classroom overhead metal shade structures
• Provide new site ?furniture?, play court equipment (basketball, volleyball, etc.) or improvements as needed
• Provide par course including associated pathway
• Planting and irrigation work where disturbed by site improvements

This Amendment No. 1, in the fixed amount of $9,000, is for additional architectural services requested for the Wilson Elementary School Playground project to provide extended Construction Administration (CA) Phase services for the extended construction work at Wilson ES.  The Contractor?s original project schedule included a Completion Date of August 19, 2013.  Due to delays by the Contractor, the project Completion Date was extended by 3 months.  Extended CA Phase services include additional site visits, meetings, and project document reviews by Sim Architects and their subconsultant, Vallier Design Associates, Inc.

The new Lump Sum Fixed Fee will be in the amount of $93,000.

Contract and Fee Summary

The Board approved Change Order #1 with the Construction Contract with Rodan Builders, Inc. for Project #14-03 for the Madison Elementary School Classroom Restroom Addition and Exterior Access Project. 

On February 4, 2014, the Board of Education received a presentation from Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, on the Lease-Leaseback (LLB) Construction Project Delivery Method Available per Education Code Section 17406, which the District will use to deliver some of the bond construction projects in 2014.

At the May 28, 2014, Board meeting, the Board of Education approved the construction contract, with Rodan Builders, Inc. for Project #14-03 for the Madison Elementary School Classroom Restroom Addition and Exterior Access Project.

During construction, owner requests or unforeseen conditions resulted in either a credit, or changes at an additional cost, for a total amount of $7,295.  Please see attached Change Order for details of the credits and additional costs.

Responding to Trustee Prola, Superintendent McLaughlin said that he would report back to the Board regarding if this was McKinley Elementary School's first time sending students, the progress of their fundraising goal of $18,990 for this science camp, and the number of District schools who have participated in Outdoor Education. Trustee Katz-Lacabe noted that last year Washington Elementary School made an appeal for their outdoor education trip, and that Supervisor Wilma Chan's office made a $1,000 donation, adding that these outdoor education experiences are extremely valuable and he hoped that all of our elementary schools have the opportunity to participate. 

Superintendent McLaughlin explained that this program offered through the YMCA is new to the District this year and we are hoping that all elementary students, at certain age, will be able to participate in this program, which would eliminate some of the fees incurred through similar programs.

The Board approved the Purchase of Forty-Six (46 Chromebook Carts and Ten (10) Projectors.

The Board approved the AMS.net (Smartnet Contract).

The the total estimated cost is $122,500 from the General Fund, and is broken down into the following departments: Adult Education ($30,000); Adult Education (MicroFiche Cards ($31,000); Payroll ($21,000); Human Resources ($28,000); and Business Services ($12,500). 

Board of Education

Trustee Katz-Lacabe thought that the contract approved at the August 12 Board meeting for document management services with the Ray Morgan Company encompassed scanning services. He asked for staff to explain how this is different and why it was not included with the contract that was approved at the previous meeting.

The District's Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Choate briefly explained that as the District moves towards going completely "green" with our paperless solution, the original contract only included replacement of copy machines, printers at the sites, document management software, fax server, and service and supplies for these devices.  The scanning services being offered by Ray Morgan, through this contract, will automate the scanning process which will allow the District to sustain all future scanning projects as we move forward.  He also further detailed the specific scanning process and how the information will be protected.

Trustee Lopez raised concern regarding storage of the data, suggesting that the District explore storing the data/materials in an outside area where it is less likely to have a natural disaster i.e. earthquake. Mr. Choate noted that the District is currently looking into a disaster recovery system, which can be funded by part of the QZAB bond. 

Approve the Scanning Contract with Ray Morgan Company for Human Resources, Payroll, Adult School and Business Services Department.

Non Applicable

Non Applicable

With the transition to the new facility Back File Scanning is needed to replace the need for file cabinets.  Scanning all hard copy documents into Ray Morgan Company's new Document Management Solution will reduce the need for these cabinets. 

Laserfiche Document Management Solution new on-line forms will replace the hard copy format currently used.  This will reduce the paper consumption of our district as well.  All hard copy documents will be scanned into this new solution as well.  Retrieval of these documents will take minutes instead of hours. 

Adult School currently has approximately 187,000 documents to be scanned.  These documents consist of the following: Employee Records (Active/Non-Active), Student Records, Even Start, CAN/HHA, independent Study, Payroll, Sick Leave and Student Records (Micro Fiche Cards).  All documents will be assigned retention dates for later purging. 

Payroll currently has approximately 135,000 documents to be scanned.  The documents consist of Payroll Files, Timesheets, Attendance, Voluntary Deductions and Retirement Files.  All documents will be assigned retention dates for later purging. 

Human Resources currently have 179,000 documents from the past two years that will need to be scanned.  There are many more documents that need to be sorted through in storage and prepped for future scanning.  The files are made up from Employee/HR Files, Binders, Medical, TB and I-9 Documents.  This department will need future funds available for additional scanning for the documents in storage that will be needed in the future.  This initial scope only included those documents inside of the HR Department file cabinets today.     

Business Services Department has approximately 80,000 documents to be scanned.  These will be all the random files of Contracts, Litigations and various other documents.    

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

The Board approved the Consolidated Application, Part I, for Funding Categorical Aid Programs for 2013-2014. 

Each year, districts wishing to receive specific federal/state categorical program funds must submit the annual Consolidated Application (ConApp) for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. Attached is the 2013-2014 application. The District will continue to participate in the following programs: Title I, Title II, and Title III (LEP). The following schools are identified as Title I: Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, Washington, Wilson, Bancroft, and Muir. The ConApp collects information related to the various programs and affirms agreement with all legal assurances as required by state and federal statutes. The ConApp, Part I has been revised by the state and is now completed electronically on the Consolidated Application and Reporting System.

The Board approved the 2014-2015 Non-Public School/Agency Contracts.

New non-public school placement and agency contracts for the school year 2014-2015.

This item was pulled from the Action/Discussion Calendar by staff.

This item was pulled from the Action/Discussion Calendar by staff.

This item was pulled from the Action/Discussion Calendar by staff.

Approve the student teaching agreement with Mills College and Saint Mary's College of California.

The Board aproved the Contract with Dunbar Armored, Inc. for Money Pick-Up throughout the District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Trustee Prola noted that this contract was coming to the Board retroactively, adding that she doesn't remember seeing this contract, which is renewed annually, on previous agendas, which raised another concern with regards to the number of contracts are renewed annually without coming to the Board.  She would like to see on-going contracts, etc. brought the Board prior to the start of services.

Superintendent McLaughlin said that in the past annual/routine contracts such as this were included in the Consent Calendar, adding that as we move ahead with refining the format of the agenda, contracts such as these will be coming to the Board in June for the next fiscal year. 

With that, the Board approved the Contract with Jim's Commercial Pressure, Inc. for the  Extensive Cleaning of the Kitchens throughout the District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Jim?s Commercial Pressure, Inc:

Annually, the Food Service department contracts with a company to provide extensive services for the following areas:

• Cleaning, waxing and sealing the kitchen floors
• Cleaning of walk-in floors
• Cleaning, waxing and sealing the concrete storeroom floors
• Cleaning all hood systems per Health Department regulations

Our Department has contracted with Jim?s Commercial Pressure, Inc for many years.  Most of the work will be completed before the start of school. 

The Board received of information the San Leandro Adult School Course Offerings for 2014-2015. 

Non Applicable

Board of Education

Trustee Katz-Lacabe commented that yesterday, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a report called, "Let Them Sleep" in which they support and recommend delaying start times to 8:30 a.m. or later for middle and high schools to combat teen sleep deprivation, citing examples studies have shown regarding the importance of sleep to the health, safety, performance and well-being of our nation's youth. Acknowledging that this may be difficult to do because of after-school sports, Trustee Katz-Lacabe asked for and received consensus to have staff research with other Districts who are part of the same athletic group to see if we can agree to begin moving forward together regarding adjusting the school schedule to meet the scientific bases for a later start time for the benefit of our students. 

Trustee Prola reminded the Board of her request to forming a committee to consider naming the new Health & Wellness Center after a person, as was done for the FTK Ninth Grade Campus. She passed along a sample of a proposal to the Superintendent as a guideline to begin the process.  

Trustee Rosato asked for and received consensus to direct staff to revisit the District's fundraising policy and state guidelines regarding healthier activities and choices for school groups such as PTAs. 

Trustee Lopez asked for and received consensus to have staff agendize, at a future Board meeting, information regarding the District's safety plan, in light of the earthquake that recently occurred in Napa.  The Superintendent said that he would like to bring a presentation on the District's Emergency Preparedness Plan back to the Board in October.  In addition, Trustee Prola would like this item brought to the Facilities & Technology Committee agenda.

Trustee James received consensus to bring back the overnight field trip policy back to the Policy Committee for further discussion and review.

The Board will discuss, review, and consider the items on the San Leandro Board Consensus Report. 

Board Bylaws 

At the February 25, 2014, at the request of Trustee Rosato, it was the consensus of the Board to include an on-going list of items that the needed additional information or action on the agenda so that follow-up would be completed in a timely manner.  The Consensus Request Summary spreadsheet is attached for your information. The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every Board meeting for continued review and consideration.  Detailed information regarding items on the spreadsheet will be attached as it becomes available.   

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Trustee Carey reported that Kaiser Hospital and UCSF is hosting a health faire, benefiting Children's Hospital, at Burrell Field on Saturday, September 7. He will be attending the San Leandro Education Foundation Gala and encouraged those who have not already done so, purchase a ticket.  Trustee Carey wished Assistant Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib "Good Luck," adding that he has enjoyed working with her for the last four years on the Finance Committee. 

Trustee Lopez thanked all those who worked to get the facilities in order for the first day of school, commenting that the "Tennis courts look fantastic."  She attended the Summer Teaching and Innovation Conference at the FTK campus, and thanked Dr. Mucetti for all of her work. She attended the "All Class Reunion" and enjoyed the student band.  Trustee Lopez is looking forward to Superintendent McLaughlin's State of District Address on September 10.  She also thanked Assistant Superintendent Bendib for her patience, guidance, and for bringing her "up the learning curve as a new Trustee."

Trustee Katz-Lacabe commented that he was happy that the District seismic assessment and work has been done on our facilities, because in the event of an earthquake on the Hayward Fault, the community is going to rely on the school facilities. He recognized the great start to the school year and thanked Assistant Superintendent Bendib for all the work she has done, spending most of your time dealing with budget cuts.  "We will miss you."

Trustee Rosato was happy to see many of those who are running for office in the audience tonight.  He was delighted to attend the Professional Development Day for the teachers at the FTK campus, along with President James and Trustee Lopez.   He also described the District-wide Kick-Off as "terrific." Trustee Rosato shared that on August 23, he attended the 7th Annual Attend-and-Achieve Back to School Rally at the Oakland Unified School District, where the day was devoted to family-friendly offerings such as financial, and literacy opportunities.  That same evening, San Leandro Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Heidi DeRespini hosted a Neighborhood Watch meeting at his home (which coincidentally was the night before the Napa earthquake), Trustee Rosato said that Officer DeRespini also handed out tote bags with items that will help you be prepared, as September is Emergency Preparedness Month, adding that Ms. DeRespini would be delighted to meet with the elementary schools, so that the parents can be prepared and get involved. 

Trustee Prola reported on a recent article in the paper regarding a study on brain changes in elementary students when they learn math. She thanked Dr. Mucetti and her team for the wonderful teacher Professional Development Day.  She expressed her appreciation to Associate Chin-Bendib for all of her work she has done for the District and  for "taking her in hand and showing her when things were not right and why." Trustee Prola concluded her remarks by sharing the enthusiasm of her granddaughters first day of Kindergarten, adding that it is really nice to have that enthusiasm when they start out, "Let's keep it that way, so they are still enthusiastic when they leave us."  On that note, Superintendent McLaughlin acknowledged Sonal Patel for giving every TK and Kindergartner a tote bag, with "A Future San Leandro High School Pirate" printed on it. 

Trustee James attended the Professional Development Day Institute.  He attended the opening day of school at San Leandro High School, Bancroft Middle School and Roosevelt Elementary School. His school district, Hayward Unified began last Thursday and he announced that his son is a senior this year at San Leandro High and his daughter is back at college. 

• Regular Board Meeting - September 9, 2014
• Special Closed Session Board Meeting - September 14, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 4, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 18, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 2, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 9, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015

• Regular Board Meeting - September 9, 2014
• Special Closed Session Board Meeting - September 14, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - October 7, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - October 21, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 4, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 18, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 2, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 9, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015

The Board meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.