Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
San Leandro USD
March 31, 2015 6:00PM
City of San Leandro South Conference Room
999 E. 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
| Inspiring every student to Think, to Learn, to Achieve and to Care
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President Prola called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was noted that all trustees were present, with the exception of Trustee Sheridan, who would be unable to attend.
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There was no Public Testimony on Closed Session Items.
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The Board recessed into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
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The Board reconvened into Open Session at 6:30 p.m.
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President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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The Board approved the agenda for the Special Board meeting held on March 31, 2015. Trustee Sheridan absent.
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Approve the agenda for the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
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Approve the agenda for the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
- Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Lance James. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Monique Tate.
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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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There was no Public Testimony on Non-Agenda Items.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Jon Sherr, San Leandro Teachers' Association President, provided the the Board with background information on the process regarding the Grade Span Adjustment Agreement and Dental Benefits Agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (Action/Discussion Items 7a and 7b).
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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The Board approved the Grade Span Adjustment Agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. Trustee Sheridan was absent.
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| Approve the Grade Span Adjustment agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA). |
Approve the Grade Span Adjustment agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA). - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| The Local Control Funding Formula allows districts to receive K-3 Grade Span Adjustment funding intended to reduce class sizes in grades TK - 3. This legislation allows districts to collectively bargain an alternative to the K-3 Grade Span Equivalent requirements. The District and SLTA have met and negotiated an alternative to these requirements that results in TK-3 staffing to reaching a target goal of a 24 student to one teacher average by the year 2021. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources |
Grade Span Adjustment Agreement with SLTA
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| Implementing this agreement will cost approximately $106,500 from the District's general fund. |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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The Board approved the Dental Benefits Agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. Trustee Sheridan was absent.
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| Approve the Dental Benefits Agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA). |
Approve the Dental Benefits Agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA). - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| The District and the SLUSD have agreed that participation in dental coverage is mandatory for SLTA members. The District has agreed to pay for the base plan for dental coverage for SLTA employees. SLTA members may elect to have additional dental coverage but will pay for the additional cost of this coverage. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources |
Dental Benefits Agreement with SLTA
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Jon Sherr, as the San Leandro Teachers' Association President, a Special Ed parent, and member of the Special Education Task Force, commented on the recommendation around more inclusion of students with IEPs in the general education program. He spoke about how each child is unique, so trying to move the maximum number of students into general education should not be the goal, but rather moving students into the general ed program when it is appropriate and clearly beneficial to the student. He urged the Board to not rush implementation, stating that "Change is hard, but we have fantastic special ed teachers and specialists in our District who are committed to providing our kids with the best education possible, so as we move forward, please listen to our folks as we all work to improve the Special Education Program."
Following Public Comments, Deputy Superintendent Mucetti, led a special study session update regarding the work of the Special Education Task Force. Staff presented some of the current best practices and industry standards being promoted in the delivery of a high quality special education program and services. The study session provided the Board with information regarding our current programming model, structures and processes. The Board considered various components of the program for improvement as we aim to align with best practices in the field. Looking ahead, staff will:
- Complete the development of the SPED Strategic Plan via the Task Force
- Begin the implementation phase
- Continue to seek answers to questions posed during tonight's work session
- Bring forth a recommendation to action to the April 21 Board meeting that aligns with best practices
- Incorporate necessary changes to improve our 2015-2016 program and budget development
The Board thanked staff for the very informative update and acknowledged the Task Force for all of their work.
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The study session will provide the Board of Education with an update regarding the work of the Special Education Task Force. Staff will present some of the current best practices and industry standards being promoted in the delivery of a high quality special education program and services. The study session will provide the Board with information regarding our current programming model, structures and processes. The Board will consider various components of the program for improvement as we aim to align with best practices in the field.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent |
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Trustee Rosato commented that there will be a joint Alameda County & Contra Costa County School Boards Association meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2015.
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The Board meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Trustee Sheridan absent.
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- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Monique Tate.
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- Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015 Cancelled
- 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
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- Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015 Cancelled
- 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
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, persons requiring special assistance to access the Board meeting room, written documents being discussed at the Board meeting or to otherwise participate at Board meetings, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Board at (951) 696-1600 ext. 1002 for assistance. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting and to provide any required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services. |
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| Present | Linda Pollard |
| Present | John Thompson, Ed.D. |
| Present | Lance James |
| Present | Ron Carey |
| Present | Diana Prola |
| Present | Vince J. Rosato |
| Present | Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D. |
| Present | Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D. |
| Present | Evelyn Gonzalez |
| Present | Monique Tate |
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