Regular Board Meeting
San Leandro USD
June 02, 2015 7:00PM
San Leandro City Council Chambers
835 E. 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
| Inspiring every student to Think, to Learn, to Achieve and to Care
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| The meeting was called to order by President Prola at 6:00 p.m. It was noted that Trustee Gonzalez was not present. |
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| There was no Public Testimony on Closed Session Items. |
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| The Board recessed into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. Trustee Gonzalez arrived shortly after the meeting was called to order. |
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| The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:07 p.m. President Prola said that the Board had been in Closed Session where the following action was taken in accordance with Government Code 54956:
To appoint Eddie Scruggs Smith to the position of High School Assistant Principal by a 7-0 vote, on a motion made by Trustee Rosato and seconded by Trustees James.
Trustee Prola also noted that agenda item titles. "Pledge of Allegiance" and "Approve the Agenda" were missing. With that, at the consensus of the Board, she led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Board approved the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting held on June 2, 2015, as amended on a motion made by Trustee James, and seconded by Ron Carey, and by a 7-0 vote. |
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| PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Chennault asked the Board for clarification regarding the Legal Statement, specifically if the Board was in compliance with "State law prohibiting the Board from taking action or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda..."
Trustee James explained that the Board may briefly respond, adding that the public may request that a matter, within the jurisdiction of the Board, be placed on the agenda at the next meeting or on a future agenda, which then can be discussed in a timely manner. Trustee Rosato further explained that unlike a "Town Hall" meeting, where issues are discussed and debated, these are public business meetings of the Board of Education where the public is present and is given an opportunity to address the Board for three minutes on any item of interest on the agenda, or bring matters before the Board that are not listed on the agenda. However, the Board does not need to respond to items that are not on their agenda, adding that "We are not being disrespectful, it is just a matter of how business is conducted at Board of Education meetings." |
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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| Louise Shaw, District teacher and parent, addressed the Board regarding Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan, "Community and Public Relations." Her comments and concerns focused on parent facilitators, report cards and parent/teacher conferences. Ms. Shaw felt that the District needs to be more effective in communicating with parents, suggesting that the "Schools Smart Engagement Program," and "Ed100.org" are two great resources. Superintendent McLaughlin responded by saying that the District has already contracted with "Schools Smart" to work with every school in the District.
The Board heard from three San Leandro High School seniors who shared their experiences as students in the AVID Program: (1) Francisco Cortes said that he has been in AVID since 7th grade, and shared that two particular activities "Talking to the Text" and Tutorials, have really helped him take notes, study for tests, understand what he is reading, and prepare for college; (2) Daniela Gutierrez said that she was in AVID for four years and that AVID has been a great support system for her. With AVID's help she applied to ten collages and was accepted at four. She will be attending California State University East Bay; and (3) Leo Torres has been in AVID since his freshman year of high school, saying that his senior year has been the most successful, and under the direction of AVID, he set goals and is planning on attending Berkeley Community College then transferring to Fresno State University.
Catherine Eagan addressed the Board regarding the LCAP and appreciated all of the wonderful things that she saw in the draft. She posed questions on specific areas where she felt there wasn't enough specifics and encouraged staff to expand upon them. She thanked staff for all the work they have done so far and looked forward to hearing more. |
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| The Board of Education and Superintendent proudly recognized the following 2015-2016 Employees and Volunteer of the Year for their outstanding service to the students, staff, and families of the San Leandro Unified School District.
Teacher: Melissa M. Abadia, San Leandro High School & Maya J. Taylor, Bancroft Middle School
Administrator: Sonal Patel, District Office
Classified: Nadine S Lopes, Madison Elementary School
Volunteer: Melissa Lew, Madison Elementary School
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The Board of Education and Superintendent proudly recognize the following 2015-2016 Employees and Volunteer of the Year for their outstanding service to the students, staff, and families of the San Leandro Unified School District.
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Melissa M. Abadia, San Leandro High School & Maya J. Taylor, Bancroft Middle School |
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Sonal Patel, District Office |
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Nadine S Lopes, Madison Elementary School |
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Melissa Lew, Madison Elementary School |
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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| On an annual basis one of the responsibilities of the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) is to conduct a district-wide, survey needs assessment, distributed by site ELACs (English Learners Advisory Committees). The purpose of this survey is to assess the needs of parents of English Learners district wide as it pertains to the delivery of instructional programs and services to English Learners.
The DELAC Executive Board, Elena Lamas, DELAC Secretary; Ruben Gracia (DELAC Parliamentarian); Juan Martinez (DELAC President), and (DELAC Vice President Jody Li, who was unable to attend) provided the Superintendent and Board with a summary of the findings and identified next steps and suggestions for improving the services to students and families of English Language Learners in San Leandro Unified Highlights included:
In April 2015, 2,275 English Language Learner Parent Surveys were distributed to the parents of English Learners in TK-12. The questions asked focused on four categories: ELAC, English Learner Programs, Parent Engagement and Overall Educational Program.
Based on the responses received the following next steps & suggestions were shared:
1. ELAC
a. Increase parent participation
b. Increase translation servces for other languages
c. Emphasize reports on attendance and site reports at DELAC
2. English Learner Programs
a. More trainings to learn about the programs
b. More workshops for parents to know how to help their student with common core, ELD, math etc.
3. Parent Engagement
a. Monthly education workshops for parents
b. Professional development for all parent leadership groups
c. Trainings on social emotional learning
4. Overall Educational Program
a. More open-ended questions on survey about parent's satisfactions
b. More workshops for parents and parent leaders
The Board thanked the presenters for their efforts and for working together to improve the education for English Learners. Staff also noted that this year the survey was translated into Spanish, English & Chinese; however the top five languages in the District include Tagalog and Arabic, which they would like to include next time.
Superintendent McLaughlin thanked DELAC for all of their work, adding that together we are moving in the right path towards getting the information out to all of our parents.
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| The Superintendent and Board will consider the findings from the annual district wide needs assessment for English Learner parents conducted by the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). |
| On an annual basis one of the responsibilities of the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) is to conduct a district wide, survey needs assessment, distributed by site ELACs (English Learners Advisory Committees). The purpose of this survey is to assess the needs of parents of English Learners district wide as it pertains to the delivery of instructional programs and services to English Learners. The superintendent and board will hear a summary of the findings and identified next steps for the next academic year. |
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| On an annual basis one of the responsibilities of the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) is to conduct a district wide, survey needs assessment, distributed by site ELACs (English Learners Advisory Committees). The purpose of this survey is to assess the needs of parents of English Learners district wide as it pertains to the delivery of instructional programs and services to English Learners. The superintendent and board will hear a summary of the findings and identified next steps for the next academic year. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent |
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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| Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services, presented the highlights of the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) with a focus on the goals, actions and services articulated within the plan. The presentation also included information and data regarding the progress made with the implementation of the 2014-2015 plan. Information regarding the LCAP development process was also included in order to understand how stakeholder input played a key role in the development of this upcoming year's LCAP.
The Board thanked Dr. Mucetti for the clarity of the presentation.
Superintendent McLaughlin thanked Dr. Mucetti, her team, the committees, parents, students, teachers, and community for all of their work. He explained that the most difficult piece of this process for the public is to understand that we are still learning this process, the state keeps changing the process, and the rubric to actually score the LCAP will not be available until October 2015. "I know it is frustrating," the Superintendent said, however, "if we hang in there, smooth out those rough edges, and ride this out, this could be a really fantastic process, much better than what we used to do, because now we are getting the input." |
| The staff will recommend that the board of education adopt the final draft of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) at the upcoming scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. |
| Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services, will present the highlights of the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) with a focus on the goals, actions and services articulated within the plan. The presentation will also include information and data regarding the progress made with the implementation of the 2014-2015 plan. Information regarding the LCAP development process will also be included in order to understand how stakeholder input played a key role in the development of this upcoming year's LCAP. |
| Education Code sections 52060, 52066, 47605, 47605.5, and 47606.5 |
| Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services, will present the highlights of the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) with a focus on the goals, actions and services articulated within the plan. The presentation will also include information and data regarding the progress made with the implementation of the 2014-2015 plan. Information regarding the LCAP development process will also be included in order to understand how stakeholder input played a key role in the development of this upcoming year's LCAP. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Superintendent |
SLUSD 2015-2016 LCAP for Public Hearing
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Public Hearing comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Board President. Members of the audience who wish to address the Board regarding the Public Hearing are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board's Administrative Assistant.
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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| An Official and Public Hearing was conducted for the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) was conducted.
On a motion made by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Gonzalez, the Board opened the Public Hearing for the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP by a 7-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Board heard from the following speakers:
1. Louise Shaw would like to see a teacher advisory committee included as a stakeholder engagement group. She also commented on the instructional coaches and GATE programming.
2. Gerry Heaverly, teacher at the Fred T. Korematsu campus, addressed the Board regarding student acceleration, saying that students in CP classes are not getting the same acceleration as those students in Honors and that in an untracked environment students may have a better opportunity to learn.
3. Richard Chennate said that this has been a great opportunity for parents to be involved. He thanked staff for all of the hard work.
4. One speaker was concerned about getting the information out to the parents and is looking forwarding to hearing, in detail, what these goals mean for our campuses and hoped that they articulated in a clear and timely manner to our parents.
5. Catherine Egan encouraged everyone to invite parents into the classroom.
Mark Hamilton District Counselor, commented that LCAP and LCFF have brought transparency into the District, "something we thought we would never have."
On a motion made by Trustee James and seconded Trustee Rosato, the Board closed the Public Hearing for the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP by a 7-0 vote. |
| Education Code sections 52060, 52066, 47605, 47605.5, and 47606.5 |
The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget reflect the district?s commitment to the following five focus areas that serve as the road map for district transformation and continuous improvement practices: 1. Student Achievement, Access and Equity 2. Technology 3. Community and Public Relations 4. School Safety, Health and Wellness 5. Facilities Pursuant to California Education Code paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public on the accompanying local control accountability plan and budget. Further, and pursuant to the California Education Code paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education shall adopt a local control accountability plan and a budget on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 and subsequently file that LCAP and budget with the county superintendent of schools.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
Public Notice Regarding 23015-2016 LCAP
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D |
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| School districts are required to hold a public hearing on both the Adopted Budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) before the official adoption of both the LCAP and the adopted budget by the Board of Education, which will be officially adopted by the Board on June 23, 2015, and submitted to the County Office of Education for review and approval by July 1. Assistant Superintendent Mark Martinelli presented a draft of the 2015-16 Adopted Budget which includes fiscal years 2016-17 and 2017-18. Highlights included:
SLUSD Budget Development Assumptions:
1. Projected Total Student enrollment: 8,617 (Regular School: 8,351; Special Education: 266)
2. ADA based on 95.0% attendance
3. Prior Year 2014-15 P-2 ADA = 8,187.18 and is used for Lottery, Mandated Cost Reimbursement & LCFF Calculations
4. Unduplicated Count-District (English Learner students, low income students and foster youth) Three-Year Average for SLUSD is 67.32% and is used for LCFF Calculation
State Budget Development Assumptions
1. May Revise COLA/LCFF Gap Funding Percentage:
a. 2015-16 - 1.02% COLA with a 53.08% LCFF Gap Funding Percentage
b. 2016-17 - 1.60% COLA with a 37.40% LCFF Gap Funding Percentage
c. 2017-18 - 2.48% COLA with a 36.70% LCFF Gap Funding Percentage
2. Salary Expenditures
a. 2014-15 Bargaining Uni Salary Settlements Budgeted
b. Step & Column Increases Included each year
c. STRS rates go up to 10.73%, 12.58%, 14.43% for budget year and next two fiscal years
3. 3% District State required reserve balance is met
4. Contributions continue for Special Education & Transportation, & RRMA (Routine Restricted Maintenance)
2015-16 May Revise Changes Bright Spots:
1. LCFF Funding Gap Increase
a. From 32.19% up to 53.08% in 2015-16
-$7.76 million increase over 2014-15
-$2.82 million increase over 2015-16
-$2.43 million increase over 2016-17
-$1.86 million increase over 2017-18
-Less incremental funding per year as total gap closes
2. Funding gap may be completed before 2020-21
3. One-Time Discretionary State Funding
a. $4,900,000 increase for SLUSD ($601) per ADA
Budget Development Cautions include:
1. District proposed budged is based on May Revise estimates as of May 14, 2015; these will be updated when the State budget is signed by the Governor after June 15, 2015
2. Fully funded 2007-08 rates do not equal 2015-16 expenditure rates
3. LCFF Gap funding increases are only for four to five more years. Afterward, LCFF increases are only by COLA funding plus District enrollment/ADA growth, which is 90% now - back to 40% before 2020-21
4. One-Time 2015-16 Discretionary Funds go away in 2016-17
5. STRS Employee percentage rates will continue to increase by 1.85% until 2019-20; 25% of planned LCFF growth consumed by STRS increases at full implementation
6. Proposition 30 - Temporary Taxes Expiring: Sale taxes in year 2016; higher personal income taxes in year 2018; and $7 to $9 billion inflow into State Revenues per year
7. Uncertain about when the next recession will occur
Next Steps:
1. June 23, 2015: 2015-16 LCAP & Adopted Budget to the Board for approval
2. June 30, 2015: 2015-16 LCAP & Adopted Budget to the County Office of Education
3. June 15, 2015: State Proposed Budget to the Governor
4. Sept. 8, 2015: 2014-15 Unaudited Actuals to the Board |
| School districts are required to produce the Adopted Budget to the board for public hearing along with the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)as part of the requirements that districts are mandated to hold a public hearing of the LCAP before the official adoption of both the LCAP and the adopted budget by the Board of Education. Included in the LCAP public hearing, there is also a public hearing for the 2015-16 Budget Adoption which will be officially adopted by the Board on June 23, 2015. The Assistant Superintendent will present a draft of the 2015-16 Adopted Budget which includes fiscal years 2016-17 and 2017-18.
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AdoptedBudgetHearing
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| Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adoption Budget reflects a projected positive gross fund balance with designations for all reserves in the Unrestricted General Fund, Form 01. |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| An Official and Public Hearing was conducted on the 2015-2016 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
On a motion made by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Rosato, the Board opened the Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, by a 7-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Chennault reminded the staff and Board that the budget is "not written in stone", changes occur particularly in the area of technology/ training, so please keep the public informed during the summer.
On a motion made by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Gonzalez, the Board closed the Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, by a 7-0 vote. |
| Education Code Sections 33129, 42127, 52060, 52061, and 52062 require a Local Educational Agency to file and adopt a budget subsequent to a public hearing by the governing board of the school district. Once the district files its adopted budget with the County Office of Education (COE), the COE is required to verify that the budget complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the State Board of Education, per E.C. 33127, to determine whether the district will be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years and notify the district by August 15 whether the COE has approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved the budget.
The staff has developed the budget using the state-adopted Criteria and Standards. It includes the expenditures necessary to implement the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) or annual updates to LCAP that will be effective for the budget year. Business Services staff has prepared the Adoption Budget based on assumptions from the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), California Department of Finance (DOF/FCMAT), and the School Services of California (SSC), Inc. dartboard which provides the school districts critical economic indicators for budget projections. Multi-Year projections along with other analytical reports are provided under separate cover.
Assembly Bills (AB) 1200 and 2756 state that a district of the size of the San Leandro USD must maintain a minimum of 3% Reserve for Economic Uncertainties. The District now maintains the 3% minimum reserve requirement in Fund 01, the General Fund.
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| California Education Code Sections 33129, 42127, 52060, 52061, and 52062. |
| Education Code Sections 33129, 42127, 52060, 52061, and 52062 require a Local Educational Agency to file and adopt a budget subsequent to a public hearing by the governing board of the school district. Once the district files its adopted budget with the County Office of Education (COE), the COE is required to verify that the budget complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the State Board of Education, per E.C. 33127, to determine whether the district will be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years and notify the district by August 15 whether the COE has approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved the budget.
The staff has developed the budget using the state-adopted Criteria and Standards. It includes the expenditures necessary to implement the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) or annual updates to LCAP that will be effective for the budget year. Business Services staff has prepared the Adoption Budget based on assumptions from the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), California Department of Finance (DOF/FCMAT), and the School Services of California (SSC), Inc. dartboard which provides the school districts critical economic indicators for budget projections. Multi-Year projections along with other analytical reports are provided under separate cover.
Assembly Bills (AB) 1200 and 2756 state that a district of the size of the San Leandro USD must maintain a minimum of 3% Reserve for Economic Uncertainties. The District now maintains the 3% minimum reserve requirement in Fund 01, the General Fund.
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| Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
Public Hearing on 2015-2016 Adoption Budget
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| Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from May 18, 2015, through June 1, 2015: From Elena Ball regarding "May 20 Latino Achievement Night"; from Robin Michel regarding "SLUSD School Board Meeting Highlights of May 5, 2015"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Certificated Administrator Vacancy & Vacancy postings," and School Calendars 15-16 and 16-17 and 15-16 revision"; from Brian Feeley regarding "Notice: Scheduled Network Downtime and Update"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding "Certificated Job Vacancy"; from Ebado Ismail regarding "June 2015 Bancroft Banner Newsletter"; from Brian Feeley regarding "Network Maintenance Scheduled for Friday, June 5"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Retirement/Recognition Flyer"; from Matt Maloon regarding "June 19 Technology Training Center Ribbon Cutter." |
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| Anita Waldron, San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA) Vice President and Bargaining Chair, thanked the members of the Board, and Superintendent for attending the SLTA Scholarship Tea.
She also said that SLTA will be sending Roosevelt Elementary School teacher Cynthia Epps to the NEA Convention as a delegate, along with Mark Hamilton and Linda Campfield, who will be CTA delegates. The convention will be in Orlando, Florida this year.
The SLTA membership committee is currently planning many events for the next school year, giving members an opportunity to recognize the benefits and value of being a member of an organized union.
Ms. Waldron was pleased to announced that they have reached a tentative agreement that will be brought to their members on Monday, June 8 for the ratification vote. |
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| Superintendent McLaughlin echoed Ms. Waldron's comments and was glad an agreement was arrived before the summer, applauding the San Leandro Teachers' Association and District team.
The Superintendent attended the San Leandro Adult School graduation highlighting an inspiring story from a forty-five year old student who said that he always put off graduating from high school until it finally caught up to him, and he turned it around. The Superintendent would like to invite him to speak to our incoming freshmen.
The Superintendent commended the budget and LCAP committees for "bridging the language barrier" as we move ahead in this process.
He reported that the District is currently going through the process of selecting the type of fencing for the school sites, noting that details have not been finalized. The team is collecting input from the sites, community groups,and District and City staff and once that is completed, we will have our final implementation, noting that "the goal is two-fold; to beautify our school sites and safety."
June 25 will be a "Fiber to Schools Celebration." The City and Dr. Kennedy, Chief Executive of OSIsoft LLC will be there for the ribbon cutting and to celebrate the District's connection to the loop, and bringing technology to our students.
Dr. McLaughlin reminded the Board of the upcoming promotions and graduations and hoped that everyone could attend.
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| Trustee Gonzalez reported that the Committee met on May 28, 2015, and wrapped up the State of the District, and discussed the logo rollout, the Cherry Festival booth details, and late summer/early fall Communication Plan. The next meeting of the Committee will be June 22. |
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| Trustee Prola reported that the Facilities and Technology Committee met on May 27 and discussed a Change Order for seismic upgrade to the Adult School Administrative Office, noting that Change Order is a deductive change order for ($27,420) and a credit back to the District. She reported that the Committee spent time discussing the modernization of the District phone system, saying that the Maintenance Department is using technology to track repairs. |
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| Trustee Rosato reported that the San Leandro Disaster Council met on May 27, 2015, and received three presentations: from Jason Toro regarding the San Leandro Unified School District Emergency Operations Plan; from the East Bay Municipal Unified Water District on water restrictions and water-saving tips; and from Heidi DeRespini on the Local Hazard Mitigation Process, reporting that on July 16, a copy of the report will be sent out. Heidi DeRespini also provided an update on the Emergency Operations Center and City Equipment, reporting that the City Council is looking into a specific location site to house the Emergency Response Center. |
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| The Board approved the Consent Items. |
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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These items are considered routine and may be enacted by a single motion. At the request of any member of the Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item.
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Approve the Designation of School Representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation League (CIF) for 2015-2016 School Year. |
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| Ed. Code 33353 (a)(1)
CIF Constitution, Article 2, Section 25, pg. 16 |
Representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) League must be designated and approved by the Board each year to be able to vote on matters concerning their league and section. If the CIF Section Office does not receive this form by the deadline of June 24, 2015, our voting privileges will be suspended for the 2015-2016 school year. In the past, the representatives designated representatives have been the principal, and the two athletic directors; however, the school does not have a athletic director currently, so the San Leandro High School Representatives to the CIF League for 2015-2016 will be:
- Reginald Richardson, Principal
- Ronald Richardson, Principal
- Keziah Moss, Assistant Principal
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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. |
2015-2016 Designation of CIF Representatives to League
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| None, but each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested. |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| Staff Recommends approval of contracts on the attached spreadsheet which are for amounts $5,000 or less for fiscal year 2014-2015 |
| Finance Committee on June 20, 2011 |
| Attached is the "summary spreadsheet for all contracts $5,000 or less for fiscal year".
The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every board meeting if there are any contracts falling under this category. Detailed contract information will not be part of the Board packet but will be available for questions or inspection upon request. For accounting purposes, each contract still requires submission of a requisition for approval by site administrator. All contracts require two signatures - Initiating Administrator and the Chief Business Officer or a Cabinet member. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
Contracts $5,000 and less 6-2-15
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| Fiscal Impact: Deposit will be paid from site discretional funds. Funds will be replenished as money from grants, fundraising, and donations come in. Net fiscal impact: $0.
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| Staff recommends approval of Contracted Services Agreement Between San Leandro Unified School District and The YMCA at Camp Arroyo for McKinley Elementary School for Outdoor Education, January 20-22, 2016 |
| McKinley Elementary School is proposing to send its 5th graders to Outdoor Education at YMCA Camp Arroyo. McKinley Elementary School, along with several other schools throughout the District, will send their students to Outdoor Education to enrich their education, expose them to new and different experiences, and enhance their social and emotional well-being. McKinley has selected Camp Arroyo for our Outdoor Education due to its reputation with other elementary schools in the District, its cost relative to similar programs, and the alignment of their program to site and District goals. Outdoor Education is funded entirely through grants, fundraising, and donations.
The required ratio of chaperones will accompany the estimated 75 students attending this trip.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
YMCA Camp Arroyo-McKinley
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| Staff recommends approval of Contract Renewal Between the San Leandro Unified School District and ScreenConnect for the 2015-16 School Year |
| ScreenConnect is a reliable and secure remote support and access solution. This allows IT Department to use remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. This is an annual renewal of our contract for 2015-16. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
ScreenConnect - Contract for 15-16
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| $29,144.40 from general funds |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| Staff recommends the renewal of the Schoolwires contract to continue providing the District and our schools with the means to maintain and update our websites. |
| Schoolwires is a leading website hosting and design company that is geared towards educational institutions. Their primary focus is to provide schools and school districts with tools to enable those without website authoring experience to create and maintain web pages that would foster accurate communication and positive interaction with our stakeholders.
This is the annual renewal of our contract for 2015-16. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
Schoolwires Renewal Agreement 2015-16
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| $24,160 from general funds |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| Staff recommends approval of Renewal Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Eagle Software for use of Aeries Student Information System for the 2015-2016 School Year.
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| The District established a contract with Eagle Software in 2001 for use of the Aeries Student Information System to maintain all student data. Through Aeries, the District is able to maintain students and staff information required by the CALPADS system, which is required by the State of California. This is the annual renewal of our contract for 2015-2016.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
Aeries 2015-16
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| $952.00 from general funds |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| Staff recommends Contract Renewal Between the San Leandro Unified School District and SolarWinds for the use of Tech Help Desk for the 2015-2016 School Year. |
| SolarWind's Web Help Desk simplifies and streamlines IT service management from request to resolution. ?The online system automates help desk ticketing ?with real-time tracking and reporting on any technical issues within the district. This is an annual renewal of our contract for 2015-16. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
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| None. The San Leandro Education Foundation will be covering the cost. |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Education Foundation and San Leandro Unified School District for C-STEM Robotics Leadership Camp. |
| Staff recommends approval of Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Education Foundation and San Leandro Unified School District for a MOU for C-STEM Girls in Robotics Leadership Camp for middle school students for summer 2015. |
Staff recommends approval of Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Education Foundation and San Leandro Unified School District for a MOU for C-STEM Girls in Robotics Leadership Camp for middle school students for summer 2015. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Monique Tate. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| This MOU is to support the partnership with San Leandro Education Foundation to bring a UC-Davis C-STEM Robotics Leadership Camp to SLUSD middle school students for summer 2015. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
Robotics Camp MOU
Robotics Budget
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| Funded from Measure B, the November 2006 School Facilities General Obligation Bond. |
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| The Board approved Change Order No. 2 to the Lease-Leaseback Contract with BRCO Constructors Inc. for Project #14-14 the Voluntary Seismic Upgrades at the San Leandro Adult School Administration Building. |
| Approve final Change Order No. 2 in the amount of a credit for ($27,420), to the BRCO Constructors Contract for Project #14-14, to amend and decrease the current base contract of $505,905 for a new project total cost of $478,485, for voluntary seismic upgrades at the Adult School Administration Office. |
Approve final Change Order No. 2 in the amount of a credit for ($27,420), to the BRCO Constructors Contract for Project #14-14, to amend and decrease the current base contract of $505,905 for a new project total cost of $478,485, for voluntary seismic upgrades at the Adult School Administration Office. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Facilities & Technology Committee: May 27, 2015 |
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| 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.
On October 21, 2014, the Board of Education approved the construction contract in the amount of $375,000, with BRCO Constructors, Inc., for Project #14-14, covering the PDC building at Madison Elementary School and the San Leandro Adult School Administration Building at 2255 Bancroft Avenue in San Leandro, funded through Measure B.
On December 9, 2014, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 1, to the Lease-Leaseback Contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $130,905, to address unforeseen conditions and for additional Scope of Work requested by the District: removal of the dilapidated and unsafe storage shed building adjacent to the Adult School administration building; and for interior painting and carpeting of the office space.
This final Change Order No. 2, is a deductive change order for ($27,420) and a credit back to the District. |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
CO No. 2 to BRCO Contract for Project #14-14 the Voluntary Seismic Upgrades SL Adult School
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. |
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| The Board adopted Resolution No. 15-26 Request to Close Fund 14 and Transfer Remaining Interest to Fund 01. |
| The San Leandro Unified School District no longer needs to track separately funds for deferred maintenance in a special fund from the General Fund 01. |
The San Leandro Unified School District no longer needs to track separately funds for deferred maintenance in a special fund from the General Fund 01. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Monique Tate. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Mark Martinelli |
Fund 14 Closure
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. |
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| The Board adopted Resolution No. 15-27 Request to Closed Fund 17 and Transfer Remaining Interest to Fund 01. |
| The San Leandro Unified School District no longer needs to track separately reserves for economic uncertainty in a special fund from the General Fund 01. |
The San Leandro Unified School District no longer needs to track separately reserves for economic uncertainty in a special fund from the General Fund 01. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Monique Tate. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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Resolution No. 15-27
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed. D. Superintendent |
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| The Board approved the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion Case #E13-14/15. |
| Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the Stipulated Expulsion of Student case # E13 - 14/15. |
Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the Stipulated Expulsion of Student case # E13 - 14/15. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed. D. Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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| The Board approved the Proposed Termination of Expulsion for Case #E 20-13/24. |
| Approve Termination of Expulsion for case # E20-13/14. Students where about is unknown and is at least eighteen years of age and has had four or more years to complete his/her high school education. |
Approve Termination of Expulsion for case # E20-13/14. Students where about is unknown and is at least eighteen years of age and has had four or more years to complete his/her high school education. - 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 Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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| The Board approve the Proposed Termination of Expulsion for Case #E24-13/14. |
| Approve Termination of Expulsion for case #E24-13/14. Students where about is unknown and is at least eighteen years of age and has had four or more years to complete his/her high school education. |
Approve Termination of Expulsion for case #E24-13/14. Students where about is unknown and is at least eighteen years of age and has had four or more years to complete his/her high school education. - 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 Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent |
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| $65,835.00 from Common Core One Time Monies |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent |
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| The Board approved the Contract with WestEd to provide English Language Development (ELD)/English Language Arts (ELA) Professional Learning. |
| Staff recommends approval of the contract with West Ed to provide professional learning ,planning and coaching that will support San Leandro teachers and administrators with implementation of the new California ELD standards and ELA /ELD framework. |
Staff recommends approval of the contract with West Ed to provide professional learning ,planning and coaching that will support San Leandro teachers and administrators with implementation of the new California ELD standards and ELA /ELD framework. - Motion made by Monique Tate and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| The recently adopted CA ELA/ELD Framework along with the implementation of the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy and the English Language Development Standards will call for supporting teachers with their delivery of instruction that they provide across all content areas. The professional development services will provide an in depth introduction to the ELA/ELD framework and the ELD standards and the opportunity for lesson development with a cohort of experts and teacher leaders. Teachers and administrators will be provided with a wealth of resources and guidance to support them in meeting the diverse needs of English learners through the delivery of instructional models across all content areas in grades Tk-12. |
| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
West Ed ELA/ELD Professional Learning Service Contract
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| $457.50 - Special Education funds. |
| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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| The Board approved the Non-Public School Contract. |
| Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed for the 2014-2015 school year.
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Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed for the 2014-2015 school year.
- 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 Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Education Code: 56365(a)
Education Code: 56361(3)
Education Code: 56366
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| New non-public school placement and agency contracts for the school year 2014-2015.
Student # DOB Cost Location
# 1 6/5/96 $457.50 Spectrum Center - Addendum for OT & Speech Services
Total
$457.50
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| Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services |
Spectrum Center
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| Trustee Carey would like to begin using the District's new logo on the screen in the City Council Chambers. It was explained that the company that installed and maintains the system with the City needs to come back to make that change.
Trustee Gonzalez would like to look at the number of D's and F's, by ethnicity, there were at the end of the year at the high school level and bring the information back to the Board for discussion.
Trustee Rosata would like to see the Board attend next year's five sessions of the CSBA Master of Governance Training which are being held at the Alameda County Office of Education. The Superintendent said that he would get the list of dates for those trainings, as well as the dates of the CSBA Annual Conference, adding that it would be great to have the majority of the Board in attendance.
The Superintendent noted that while reviewing the consensus request list, there were many items that have been completed. He will bring an update list of items still needing attention to the June 23 Board meeting, adding that at all future meetings, an updated list will be attached to the agenda for review during this time slot.
Trustee Prola would like to have the schedule for 2015-2016 Board meetings on the June 23 agenda for Board consideration. |
The Board will discuss, review, and consider the items on the San Leandro Board Consensus Report. |
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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 |
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| Trustee Gonzalez reported that the Board was given VIP passes this evening for the Cherry Festival which gives them access to the VIP room and restrooms in the back of the museum. For the parade, they can catch the shuttle at the Tri-Net building that will take them to the starting point of the parade route. She reported that she has attended may year-end events, and that it has been great to be part of all the positive energy.
Trustee James said that he will not be able to make the parade for the Cherry Festival; however, he will be manning the booth. He will be attending the Drowning Daryl's swim team competition. Trustee James is looking forward to the graduations, noting that this will be the last year he will have a student in the District.
Trustee Rosato commented on the very well-planned ceremony and inspirational speakers at the Adult School graduation. He also announced that he has been working with the Alameda County Office of Education to schedule the next meeting of the Alameda County School Boards Association.
Trustee Carey attended the African American Achievement Night and the Adult School graduation. He mentioned that, in April, SLED partnered with Ghirardelli to offer a summer work program for San Leandro High School graduates who will be entering their junior or senior year of college. He proudly announced that his daughter was one of those selected and will be working for Ghirardelli. Trustee Carey is also looking forward to attending the Cherry Festival and parade and upcoming promotions and graduations.
Trustee Tate attended the Latino Achievement Night and acknowledged Elena Ball for coordinating the event, noting that the second Latino night will be June 10. She also attended the Season of Service program, the African American Achievement Night and Adult School graduation. She is looking forward to the remaining promotions and graduations.
Trustee Sheridan has attend many District events, commenting that it has been nice to part of the upbeat atmosphere and positive feelings from the teachers and administration. Trustee Sheridan will not be available for the Cherry Festival parade, but will be manning the booth.
Trustee Prola report that she was a judge for for senior portfolio presentations for the Business Academy.
Superintendent McLaughlin announced that his Administrative Assistant, Linda Pollard, will be retiring at the end of August, after 34 years with the District. He said she will be missed and wished her well. |
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| The Board recessed into Closed Session at 9:45 p.m. |
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| The Board reconvened into Open Session at 10:00 p.m. |
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| Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015 |
| Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015
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| The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m. |
- 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 Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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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 | Mark Martinelli |
| Present | Evelyn Gonzalez |
| Present | Leo Sheridan |
| Present | Monique Tate |
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