Regular Board Meeting - Celebrating Our Schools
San Leandro USD
September 22, 2015 6:00PM
Marina Community Center
Thunderbolt Room
15301 Wicks Boulevard
San Leandro, CA 94579
Open Session - 7:00 pm
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| The minutes were called to order by Diane Prola at 6:05 pm |
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| President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
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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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| Anne Love, PTO member, expressed concern over lack of air conditioning and air conditioning systems that don't work in our schools |
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| Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. |
| Deputy Superintendent Mucetti announced new legislation which addresses Grade 12 students who completed the CAHSEE requirements for the 2014-15 school year but did not pass one or more portions. These students are no longer required to pass the CAHSEE to obtain their diploma. Principals Richardson & Richardson, from San Leandro High School and Principal Redmond from Lincoln Alternative High School announced that the recipients were unable to attend and congratulated all students who were eligible to receive their diploma under the new legislation. |
SLUSD will be honoring the students who met the graduation requirements, but were unable to take the CAHSEE in 2014-2015 because the CAHSEE was cancelled as part of the transition to new standards and assessment. Per Senate Bill 725, these students are now eligible for graduation and will be honored at this meeting.
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| Morgan Mack-Rose |
| SLED - Morgan Mack-Rose discussed the purpose of SLED and how it benefits our district. Introduced the Board of Directors, staff members and interns. A powerpoint presentation and video was shown on how they work diligently to provide grants and resources to San Leandro schools. |
The San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED) is a community-based nonprofit organization that works to bring additional resources to schools throughout the San Leandro USD.
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| Principal Lynda Hornada |
Principal Lynda Hornada - Garfield Elementary - discussed the Positive Behavior Intervention & Support program (PBIS) and how they are implementing this program at their school. Also working to gather information to implement TOOLBOX, a social & emotional learning program, which will complement PBIS.
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| During the 2014-15 School year, Garfield Elementary began the work of planning for our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program (PBIS). A team of teachers and the principal worked to establish the foundations of an expected behaviors matrix and lessons for each area. The teachers began introducing the matrix and lessons to students in August. One of the next steps is to include the social-emotional learning program, Toolbox to our PBIS program. Garfield was chosen to pilot the Toolbox program and we will be working closely with the department of Special Services, Student Services, and Community Wellness as we move forward this year.
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Garfield - Celebration of Schools
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| Principal Garry Grotke |
| Garry Grotke, Principal, Madison Elementary, commented that we are a district on the move at an amazing pace. Madison Elementary pride themselves on going the extra mile. Showed power point presentation reflecting their school's climate and community. |
We are James Madison and we go the extra mile and our slide show will demonstrate how the James Madison learning community goes the extra mile each day for our students. The presentation will highlight our inclusion model, our technology integration, the implementation of our guiding principles, our special events that connect our students to the real world, and many other strengths of our programming here at Madison.
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We are Madison
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| Principal Jeannette McNeil |
| Principal Jeanette McNeil introduced the Student Council of their school, who each read something about their position and their school. The principal discussed current and future events taking place at their school |
Students will discuss how Student Council works at James Monroe, and the various projects and activities that are sponsored by student council. Students will discuss how participating in student council helps them achieve their academic goals as well as their social responsibility.
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| Principal Glendaly Gascot |
Principal Glendaly Gascot described the Wilson WAVE, a program that was created from the PBIS via a committee formed of certificated and classified staff. WAVE is an acronym reflecting Wilson's expectations from the students, and Dolphin splash - their reward system. Students were involved in creating the WAVE presentation via IPAD/video to encourage safe, responsible and positive behavior practices throughout the school.
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Wilson Dolphins are riding the W-A-V-E to success with our newly launched PBIS program. In addition, we have a group of innovators leading the charge in project based learning, science through SPFII, and art implementation. This presentation will highlight some of our initiatives that are bringing improvements and success to Wilson's programming.
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| Principal Vernon Walton |
Principal Vernon Walton, accompanied by Assistant Principals Doreen Bracamontes and Jorge Gonzalez shared a video reflecting the "We are Family" environment created at their school. The Administration is working together to create a social vision: Stand strong; Stand together.
AVID national status. The Administration discussed how they are implementing PBIS at their site, the importance of athletics via academics. They working to include special needs students in their general education classes. The school and community have responded positively to support the students in this endeavor. |
Principal Vernon Walton and vice principals Jorge Gonzalez and Doreen Bracamontes will celebrate John Muir Middle School through video and power point presentation. The John Muir presentation will introduce the new social vision for John Muir. "Falcons Stand Up, Stand Strong and Stand Together". The presentation will also highlight programs at John Muir such as AVID, No Bully, PBIS, athletics, student clubs, and student leadership.
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John Muir Board Presentation
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*Regular Board Meetings shall be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Board. The meeting shall be extended no more than once and may be adjourned to a later date. (Board Bylaw 9323).
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| The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. |
Passed with a motion by Lance James and a second by Ron Carey. |
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince Rosato.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in a Regular Board meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (510) 667-3522 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. |
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