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Regular Board Meeting
San Leandro USD
November 15, 2016 7:00PM
San Leandro City Council Chambers 835 E. 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Closed Session - 6:00 pm Open Session - 7:00 pm

A. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. PUBLIC TESTIMONY - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Minutes:
There was no public testimony on closed session items.
C. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
Minutes:
The Board recessed into closed session at 6:01 p.m.
C.1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Hiring; GC 54957Confidential agenda item.
C.2. Conference with Legal Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA. CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: John ThompsonConfidential agenda item.
C.3. Public Employee Appointment - Title: Interim Elementary Principal; Government Code 54957Confidential agenda item.
C.4. Liability Claims; (2 Claims) Government Code 54956Confidential agenda item.
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
Minutes:
The Board reconvened into open session at 7:06 p.m.
D.1. Report on Closed Session Action
Minutes:
To approve a settlement agreement with a certificated employee and accept the resignation of the employee as part of the agreement by a 6-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Gonzalez and seconded by Trustee Tate.

To approve payment of liability claim #527749 by a 6-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Prola and seconded by Trustee Tate.

To reject payment of liability claim #530613 by a 6-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Gonzalez and seconded by Trustee Sheridan.

To appoint Sally Lewis as interim principal at Wilson Elementary School by a 6-0 vote. The motion was moved by Trustee Gonzalez and seconded by Trustee Vo.





D.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
Vice President James led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
D.3. Approval of Agenda
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
E. LEGAL STATEMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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)).
F. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
Mr. Jerry Heverly, is a first year 11th grade English Teacher at the high school. He commented that his junior students will take nine tests with a variety of names throughout the school year and he has no input as to the timing and selection of these tests. These tests will occupy approximately 18 days, 10 percent of the school year. Each time he gives these tests he enters a moral dilemma. He could enter the scores into his grade book but since these tests are not part of his grading curriculum he cannot bring himself to enter these test scores. He informs his students that these tests have no bearing on passing his class and they are not part of his teaching curriculum. Most students attempt to do well on these tests but 10% do not participate. Mr. Heverly feels that these tests undermine his relationship with his students. Students ask why are they taking these tests and he is evasive in his answers. Jerry Heverly believes that there is a cost that the District pays for these tests. He also feels that by April when students are supposed to do well on these tests that they are so burnt out, so cynical and tired of testing that their performance will suffer. He stated that no one admires the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent more than him, they turned this district into one of the best in the state. Jerry Heverly feels that he finds himself in a perverse system that tends to ignore him, his colleagues and his students. He can testify that the 11th grade English teachers at SLHS want to do the right thing but they feel this is not it.
G. RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION REPORT
Minutes:
There was no Recreations & Parks Commission report.
H. PRESENTATIONS
H.1. California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) & Athletic Department Update
Speaker:
Jason Strickland, Athletic Director
Rationale:

Jason Strickland, Athletic Director for San Leandro Unified School District, will report on the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the current concussion prevention/treatment for the school district.

 
Minutes:
Jason Strickland, Athletic Director for San Leandro Unified School District, reported on the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the current concussion prevention/treatment for the school district. He summarized procedures that he is implementing at San Leandro High School, Bancroft and John Muir Middle schools.

Jason began his presentation reporting on the CIF education efforts that are in place to prepare our coaches and to keep our students safe on the athletic fields. All coaches must complete fundamentals of coaching, signs and symptoms of concussions, sudden cardiac arrest, first aid CPR and AED training prior to starting.

Jason annually attends the athletic director's conference in April. Approximately 500 to 600 athletic directors throughout the state of California attend this conference. He takes classes such as leadership, sexual harassment, gender equity and hazing at this conference.

Free courses are available on our website for parents from the National Federation of School Sports website. Some examples of these courses available are: information on concussions, sudden cardiac arrest and sportsmanship. This information is being promoted at all parent meetings.

Gender Equity and Title IX. Last year there were 356 females and 470 male athletes. 43% female to 57% male athletes, which includes 122 football players. Title IX requires that schools have a coordinator which is usually the athletic director and the administration. They verify if we are in compliance and currently we are in full compliance. There is a three prong test that states that whatever the overall population is you must be within five percent of the population. Our population for female students is at 48% and we are at 43% for female athletes, which makes us in compliance.

History and Continuing Practice. This year a freshman volleyball team was added for the first time. JV girl's tennis and golf have also been added. This spring Jason is trying to start a girls and boys lacrosse team. Girl's water polo has not been successful for the past two years and Jason will again attempt to start a team for next school year. The district continues to promote female sports.

A student interest survey is available on our website. This year Jason Strickland would like to add more information regarding equitable experience for students on the website.

Levels of Competition. Currently there are three boys basketball and soccer teams. If you have three boys teams you should also have three girls teams. Efforts have been made to have more girls basketball and soccer teams, unfortunately the numbers are not there. Recruiting efforts are in place to attract more girls to participate in sports.

Equivalence and Benefits. Athletic equipment, locker rooms, fields, fences, game and practice times and travel benefits are now the same for both boys and girls sports, including having the same bus transportation. Jason would also like to see more women coaches. All classified coaches, male or female who coach any sports are now paid the same except for SLTA members.

Publicity. Changes have been made in the sports schedules so that the athletic trainer can be at more sports events this school year. The pep squad now cheers at both boys and girls games and the band is also expected to play at both boys and girls sports.

Health and Safety. Concussion education has been an important topic these past few years. This year there have been many Senate and Assembly bills approved and the majority of the information has to do with contact sports. Concussions can occur in many different types of sports. This winter Jason plans to pilot a program called Sudden Impact Testing. This program will start with the basketball and soccer teams. Players will start with a cognitive test that scores them at a base level. If a player were to have a concussion they could only return when they reach their starting base level. Many schools currently use this baseline testing. The CIF is considering requiring this type of testing for all schools.

Jason Strickland is working with the district to develop an emergency action plan for after school programs. Currently there are no emergency plans for any after school activities and he is working on implementing a plan this school year.

Hazing, bullying and social media have been hot topics. All athletes were given information on hazing and bullying. At the coaches preseason meeting all coaches were required to watch a hazing video. Athletes were also given information on the negative impact that social media can have on them.








Attachments:
CIF Report
H.2. Presentation on the elementary Two Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) Program for the 2017-2018 school year
Speaker:
Sonal Patel
Rationale:

San Leandro Unified School district will be operationalizing the implementation of a Two Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) program in the 2017- 2018 academic year. In preparation, a feasibility study was conducted using research based factors in order to determine location, program model and student demographics. As outlined in our English Learner Master Plan, the program aims to produce bilingualism and biliteracy in Spanish and English, grade level academic achievement  and positive cross cultural competencies for English Learners and Native English speaker students. The presentation will highlight how the two way program model will supplant one of our current Spanish biliteracy pathways at one of the schools that currently host the Spanish biliteracy pathway model with a 2017-2018 kindergarten cohort.

The presentation will include an overview of the program components, design and 2017-2018 implementation plan for the board of education's review and input.

BP 6174




 
Minutes:
Dr. Zarina Zanipatin, Assistant Director, Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity department gave an overview on the implementation on the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) plan. She began her presentation providing information on the history of bilingual programs. With the passage of proposition 58 districts in California now have the opportunity to start implementing more dual language immersion programs. San Leandro School District has a strong commitment to bilingual education. We offered and still offer bilingual alternative programs at Washington, Jefferson and Wilson Elementary schools. In July CDE will come out with guidelines for proposition 58 and districts will be able to erect and start promoting the implementation of more dual programs.

Two years ago the district started an EL Design work group and a master plan was developed for a two way immersion program. Dr. Zanipatin gave an overview on the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program. She provided information on the 80/20 model Spanish/English program and the district is considering using this model. Students who are enrolled in a dual language program out performed students that are participating in an English only program. The Late Exit Bilingual program is the second program that yields high academic scores. These two programs are currently used at our elementary schools.

Washington Elementary School has been selected for this program since it meets the criteria. The criteria that was looked at was: location, parents educated on the program, an administrator that is committed and can support the program, teachers that are properly credentialed and are also committed to the program and students that are excited to learn two languages. Another reason that Washington Elementary was selected was back in 2005 a group calling themselves "Friends of Washington" formed a dual immersion study group. This group did extensive research on a program that they wanted to start and a feasibility study was also conducted. Some of the next steps are to develop a teacher planning committee, educating the community on the program, determining goals and expectations, looking at selecting curriculum resources, training existing staff regarding the program and working closely with the district's central enrollment department. The anticipated date to launch this program is next school year and it will begin with kindergarten.
Recommended Motion:




Financial Impact:

None. 

H.3. Federal and State Accountability Update Presentation
Speaker:
Rabinder Mangewala and Ruben Aurelio
Rationale:

This presentation will focus on changes to the state and federal accountability system, including the new state and local indicators that are aligned to the state priorities highlighted in the district's Local Control Accountability Plan.



 
Minutes:
Rabinder Mangewala, Director, and Ruben Aurelio, Assistant Director, of the Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation Department presented the results of the administration of the 2015-2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium state accountability test for the San Leandro Unified School District. Director Rabinder Mangewala stated that No Child Left Behind has been replaced with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). He went over the new indicators regarding accountability. There are 10 indicators to measure performance. Six state indicators and four local indicators. The six state indicators are: College and Career, Academics, Chronic Absenteeism, Graduation, English Learner and Suspension. The four local indicators are: Basic Conditions, Parent Engagement, Implementation of Academic Standards and School Climate. These indicators are referred as the LCFF Evaluation Rubrics. The county office will be working directly with districts to help determine how well they are doing with their LCAP. Systemic alignment is now the same across the state. Four of the six state indicators have been defined and are in place, but the four local indicators are a work in progress. It will take approximately two years for these indicators to be in place. Changes are currently taking place with CalPads.

Ruben Aurelio, Assistant Director went over the graduation status. Two years of information was presented; a base line year and a growth year.

Mr. Mangewala commented on the Dashboard that will be released by the State. There is no date as to when this information will be released. His department will work on predicating where they will fall when the Dashboard is released.
Quick Summary / Abstract:


H.4. 2015-2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Results Presentation
Speaker:
Rabinder Mangewala and Ruben Aurelio
Rationale:

Rabinder Mangewala, Director, and Ruben Aurelio, Assistant Director, of the Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation Department will present the results of the administration of the 2015-2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium state accountability test for the San Leandro Unified School District.


 
Minutes:
Rabinder Mangewala, Director, and Ruben Aurelio, Assistant Director, of the Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation Department presented results of the administration of the 2015-2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium state accountability test for the San Leandro Unified School District. Director Rabinder Mangewala began his presentation going over the data highlights and the areas where there has been positive improvement and areas where we need to continue to show growth. This is the first year where growth results are available. He went over the English Language Arts results. 75% of our Elementary and Secondary schools demonstrated positive growth, 50% of our Elementary schools demonstrated double-digit growth and third grade demonstrated double-digit growth. He went over the growth charts for each school, for grades third through eleventh, for the entire district and for each ethnic group.

Ruben Aurelio, Assistant Director, presented information on Mathematics results. 75% of our elementary schools and secondary schools demonstrated positive growth, 50% of elementary schools exceeded state average for growth and third grade demonstrated double-digit growth. He also went over the growth charts for each school, for grades third through eleventh, for the entire district and for each ethnic group.


Quick Summary / Abstract:



H.5. Certification of Appreciation
Rationale:

The Board of Education and Superintendent will present a Certificate of Appreciation to Ashley Vo for her contributions as Board Trustee upon filling a Board vacancy in February 2016.



 
Minutes:
Vice President James presented Trustee Vo with a certificate of appreciation.
I. REPORTS
I.1. Correspondence
Minutes:
Trustee Sheridan read several correspondence documents sent to him through November 15, 2016.
I.2. Student Board Member Report
Minutes:
Student Board member Erica Dazo provided an update on activities and events that took place at the high school:

1. Several Interact volunteers helped run the Halloween carnivals at Jefferson, Madison and Washington Elementary schools.

2. Almost Maine, the fall production had their final performance this past weekend.

3. The marching band received a sizable donation at their last home game, Nov. 4, 2016.

4. The DECA club began hosting their annual Take a Can, collecting nonperishable cans to give to families for Thanksgiving.

5. The Business Academy student store is now opened before and after school.

6. Due to at the outcome of the presidential election three hundred students protested peacefully.

7. Latinos Unidos held their annual Dia De Los Muertos event.

8. Currently they are working on putting together a list of ways to recognize their fellow Pirates at their recognition assembly.

9. This week is their Thankfulness week. The BLC Health Education Action Team will be hosting lunch time activities focusing on mental health and stress relief.





I.3. Union Representative Reports
Minutes:
Jon Sherr, SLTA President, started his presentation stating that he wanted to highlight some of the successes that occurred throughout the district.

1. SLTA and District negotiations re-opener were successfully concluded.

2. The passage of Proposition 55 and Measure J1.

3. Jon commented on the passage and the importance of Measure J1. He spoke regarding the infra structure problems in the classrooms. Unbearable heat during the summer and the cold temperature during the winter. He stated that this has been an ongoing problem over the years. There were opportunities to deal with these problems over the years, but there was no leadership to take the necessary steps. He thanked Superintendent Mike McLaughlin for his leadership and vision for having this happen; without Mike's leadership we would be waiting for another election.

4. SLTA is currently working on calendar survey's and the reopener for next years overall contract.

Again, he thanked Mike for his vision and leadership, the Board, the community, teachers and parents for making this happen.

There were no other union reports.

I.4. Cabinet Reports
Minutes:
All Cabinet members provided brief updates on recent events in their respective departments.
I.4.a. Superintendent
I.4.b. Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
I.4.c. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
I.4.d. Assistant Superintendent, Business & Operations
J. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes:
The Board of Trustees summarized various events taking place on their respective committees.
J.1. Communication/Advocacy
J.2. Curriculum/Policy
J.3. Facilities & Technology
J.4. Finance
J.5. Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education (DATE)
K. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Minutes:
The Board Representatives summarized various events and activities affiliated with their designated associations.
K.1. Alameda County School Boards Association
K.2. Eden Area Regional Occupational Program
K.3. Mid-Alameda County Sp. Ed. Local Plan Area
K.4. City Disaster Preparedness Council
K.5. California School Boards Association
L. CONSENT AGENDA
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Leo Sheridan.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.
L.1. General Services
L.1.a. Previously Approved Contracts for Amounts $10,000 or less for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Attachments:
2016-17 Contracts Under 10K Summary 11.15.16
L.1.b. Board Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2016
Attachments:
Board Meeting Minutes 10.11.16
L.1.c. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Recommended Motion:

Review list of gifts and donations for November

Attachments:
Donations November 2016
L.1.d. Resolution No. 16-48 to Declare Certain Equipment Surplus and/or Obsolete
Rationale:

When district-owned books, equipment and supplies become unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed, the Superintendent or designee shall identify these items to the Governing Board, together with their estimated value and a recommendation that they be sold or disposed of by one of the methods prescribe in law and administrative regulations.  With Board approval, the Superintendent or designee shall arrange for the sale or disposal of these items.  Please see attached. 

Board Policy 3270(a); Administrative  Regulations 3270 (a).

 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution No. 16-48 to Declare Certain Equipment Surplus and/or Obsolete due to the age and condition of the designated equipment. 

Quick Summary / Abstract:


Attachments:
Muir Electronics Discards
Resolution No. 16-48 Discard of Obsolete Equipment
L.2. Human Resources
L.2.a. Personnel Report
Rationale:


 
L.2.a.I. Certificated Personnel Report
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Report
L.2.a.II. Classified Personnel Report
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Report
L.2.b. Revised Teamster/Trades calendar for 2016-17 school year
Rationale:

The revised calendar moves one workday during the winter break in January to December, and one non-work day in December to January. 

 
Attachments:
Teamster/Trades revised calendar
L.2.c. Student Teaching agreement with California State University, East Bay
Rationale:

The District maintains student teaching agreements with college and universities throughout the Bay Area and State.  Many student teaching agreements are approved annually with each college/university. Staff is recommending the renewal of the existing agreement with Cal State University, East Bay. 


 
Recommended Motion:

Approval is requested to renew student teaching agreement with California State University, East Bay January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2022.


Financial Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the general fund.

Attachments:
California State University, East Bay Student Teaching agreement
M. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
M.1. General Services
M.1.a. 2017 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly Nominations
Rationale:

Each year, member boards elect representatives from 21 geographic regions to CSBA's Delegate Assembly.  CSBA's Delegate Assembly is a vital link in the association's governance structure. Working with local districts, county offices, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, Delegates ensure that the association promotes the interest of school districts and county offices of education throughout the state. There are two required Delegate Assembly meetings each year, one on May 20-21, 2017 in Sacramento and one on Novembe 29-30, 2017, preceding the CSBA Annual Education Conference and Trade show in San Diego.  

Nomination and Candidate Biographical Sketch forms for CSBA's Delegate Assembly are now being accepted until Wednesday, January 7, 2017. Nomination instructions are listed below: 

  • Any CSBA member board is eligible to nominate board members within their geographical region or subregion
  • Boards may nominate as many individuals as they chooses by submitting a nomination form for each nominee
  • All nominees must serve on CSBA member boards and give their approval prior to being nominated
  • All nominees must submit a required one-page, single-sided, candidate biographical sketch form. An optional one-page, one-side resume may also be submitted, but cannot be substituted for the candidate biographical sketch form
  • All nomination materials must be postmarked by the U.S.P.S. or faxed no later than Wednesday, January 7.  It is the nominee's responsibility to confirm that all nomination material have been received by the CSBA Leadership Services Department by this due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Ballots will be mailed by Wednesday, February 1, 2017, and are due Monday, March 15, 2017.
  • Elected Delegates serve a two-year term beginning April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2019.

 
Minutes:
Trustee Prola was nominated for the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly.
Recommended Motion:

To nominate a Board Trustee to the 2017 California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly.

Actions:
Motion

To nominate a Board Trustee to the 2017 California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly.

Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
CSBA 2017 Delegate Assembly Nominations
M.1.b. Approve Out-of-State Field Trips for San Leandro High School Basketball Tournament
Rationale:

The San Leandro High School Basketball team plans to travel to Nevada to participate in a basketball tournament at two schools during the winter break: Sparks High School & McQueen High school.  

 
Recommended Motion:

Approve the out of state field trips for the San Leandro High School Basketball Tournament.

Actions:
Motion

Approve the out of state field trips for the San Leandro High School Basketball Tournament.

Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Attachments:
Basketball Tournament - McQueen High School
Sparks HS field trip
M.1.c. Adopt Resolution No. 16-50 Red Ribbon Week
Rationale:

This year's theme for Red Ribbon Week is YOLO (You Only Live Once) - Be Drug Free.  

 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution No. 16-50 Red Ribbon Week

Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution No. 16-50 Red Ribbon Week

Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Leo Sheridan.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Attachments:
Res 16-50 Red Ribbon Week
M.1.d. Adopt Resolution 16-51 Diabetes Awareness Month
Rationale:

San Leandro Unified School Distict is joining Alameda County Office of Education in promoting awareness for Diabetes Awareness Month.

 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution 16-51 Diabetes Awareness Month

Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 16-51 Diabetes Awareness Month

Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Res 16-51 Diabetes Awareness
M.1.e. Adopt Resolution 16-52 Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Rationale:

San Leandro Unified School district is joining Alameda County Office of Education in promoting awareness for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution 16-52 Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 16-52 Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Res 16-52 Lung Cancer Awareness Month
M.1.f. Adopt Resolution 16-53 Native American Heritage Month
Rationale:

San Leandro Unified School District is joining Alameda County Office of Education is promoting Native American Heritage Month.

 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution 16-53 Native American Heritage Month

Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 16-53 Native American Heritage Month

Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Ashley Vo.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Res 16-53 Native American Heritage Month
M.1.g. Adopt Resolution 16-54 Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
Rationale:

San Leandro Unified School District is joining Alameda County Office of Education in promotion Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.

 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution 16-54 Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month

Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 16-54 Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month

Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Ashley Vo.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Res 16-54 Sikh American and Appreciation Month
M.1.h. Approve Proposal from Q Communications
Rationale:

Q Communications is submitting a proposal to contract for services with San Leandro Unified School District.  The scope includes key projects with specific responsibility for:

  • Communication strategy and evaluation
  • District/parent communications
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing & special projects
  • Website strategy and updates
 
Recommended Motion:

Approve proposal between Q Communications and San Leandro Unified School District

Actions:
Motion

Approve proposal between Q Communications and San Leandro Unified School District

Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

$48,000 ($4,800 a month for 10 months) from the General Fund



Attachments:
Proposal from Q Communications to San Leandro Unified School District
M.2. Business & Operations
M.2.a. Adopt Resolution No. 16-49 Accounting of Development Fees for 2015-16 Fiscal Year in the following fund or account: Fund 25
Rationale:

Government Code sections 66001 and 66006 imposed detailed requirements on public agencies that levy development fees. These sections require school districts collecting statutory school facilities fees to make an annual accounting of those fees available to the public at the end of the fiscal year.

The attached report provides additional detailed information of the developers’ fees which was already made public as part of the Unaudited Actuals report on September 13, 2016.

In addition, Section 66001 requires each district collecting development fees to make additional findings every five years about any fund in which those fees remained un-expended at the end of a fiscal year. The District has expended the fees that are collected annually.

The District's governing board will review this annual accounting and adopt the board resolution for the annual accounting of school facilities fees for the Fiscal Year 2015-16.

Attached are the following:

  • Resolution regarding accounting of development fees for 2015-2016 Fiscal Year
  • Exhibit A
  • Exhibit B
  • San Leandro USD Fund 25 Capital Facilities 2015-2016 Revenues and Expenditures

By disclosing these reports, the District will have met the requirements of Government Code sections 66001 and 66006.




 
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution No. 16-49 Accounting of Development Fees for 2015-16 Fiscal Year in the following fund or account: Fund 25

 


Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution No. 16-49 Accounting of Development Fees for 2015-16 Fiscal Year in the following fund or account: Fund 25

 


Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 16-49 Developer Fee Accounting
M.2.b. Purchase of Two Food and Nutrition Services Department Vehicles
Rationale:

These delivery vehicles will be used 100% by our Food and Nutrition Services Department. These will be new purchases and used to support our Food  and Nutrition Services department to make deliveries in place of using staff private vehicles.




 







 
Recommended Motion:
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of two Food Service vehicles
Actions:
Motion
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of two Food Service vehicles
Passed with a motion by Ashley Vo and a second by Leo Sheridan.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

Total cost $62,634.79 - All cost is paid by Food and Nutrition Services Fund

 $34,189.54 - 2017 Transit Connect XLT 121" Wheelbase Van

 $28,445.25 - 2016 Transit Connect XLT 121" Wheelbase Wagon

Attachments:
Quotes for Transit Connect Vehicles - Food Service Dept.
M.3. Human Resources
M.3.a. Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements
Rationale:

Recently the San Leandro Unified School District reached agreements with employee groups including the San Leandro Teachers' Association, the California School Employees' Association, certificated and classified management groups, confidential employees, assistant superintendents, and the deputy superintendent. These agreements include an increase in compensation for these groups by 2.5% retroactive to July 1, 2016. The county requires the district to disclose the fiscal impact of these agreements, and to demonstrate that it has the ability to afford increases in compensation for the current year and the next two years. The attached "AB1200" documents are the documents that were sent to the county that disclose the impact of these agreements on the district's budget and to provide verification that the district can afford these compensation increases. 


 
Recommended Motion:

Approve the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements. 

Actions:
Motion

Approve the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements. 

Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

See attached Certification of of the District's Ability to Afford the Cost of Collective Bargaining Agreements. 

Attachments:
Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements
M.3.b. Tentative Agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association
Rationale:

On September 30, 2016, the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers Association' entered into a tentative agreement to conclude reopener contract negotiations for the 2016-17 school year. The agreement amends contract language in various articles of the collective bargaining agreement. It also provides for a 2.5% compensation increase retroactive to July 1, 2016. 

 
Recommended Motion:

Approve the tentative agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. 


Actions:
Motion

Approve the tentative agreement with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. 


Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

See the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements attached to Item M.3.a on the agenda. 


Attachments:
Tentative Agreement Between the San Leandro Teachers' Association and the San Leandro Unified School District
M.3.c. Tentative Agreement with the California School Employees' Association
Rationale:

On October 12, 2016, the San Leandro Unified School District and the California School Employees' Association entered into a tentative agreement to conclude reopener contract negotiations for the 2016-17 school year. The agreement amends contract language in various articles of the collective bargaining agreement. It also provides for a 2.5% compensation increase retroactive to July 1, 2016.


 
Recommended Motion:

Approve the tentative agreement with the California School Employees' Association. 

Actions:
Motion

Approve the tentative agreement with the California School Employees' Association. 

Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

See the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements attached to Item M.3.a on the agenda.



Attachments:
Tentative Agreement Between the California School Employees' Association and the San Leandro Unified School District
M.3.d. Compensation Increase for Classified Managers, Certificated Managers, and Confidential Employees
Rationale:

Consistent with agreements reached with the San Leandro Teachers' Association and the California School Employees' Association, a compensation increase is being recommended for classified managers, certificated managers, and confidential employees. Approval of this item will increase the salary schedules for these employee groups by 2.5% retroactive to July 1, 2016. 

 
Recommended Motion:

Approve this agenda item authorizing a 2.5% salary schedule increase for classified managers, certificated managers, and confidential employees retroactive to July 1, 2016. 

Actions:
Motion

Approve this agenda item authorizing a 2.5% salary schedule increase for classified managers, certificated managers, and confidential employees retroactive to July 1, 2016. 

Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Leo Sheridan.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

See the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements attached to Item M.3.a on the agenda.


M.3.e. Amendment to the Employment Agreement of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Rationale:

Consistent with agreements reached with the San Leandro Teachers' Association, the California School Employees' Association, unrepresented managers, and confidential employees, a compensation increase is being recommended for the assistant superintendent of business services. Approval of the attached employment agreement amendment will amend the agreement between the SLUSD and Dr. Kevin Collins to increase the salary for his position by 2.5% retroactive to July 1, 2016. 



 
Recommended Motion:

Approve the employment agreement amendment between the SLUSD and Dr. Kevin Collins, assistant superintendent of business services.



Actions:
Motion

Approve the employment agreement amendment between the SLUSD and Dr. Kevin Collins, assistant superintendent of business services.



Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Ashley Vo.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

See the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements attached to Item N.3.a on the agenda.



Attachments:
Employment Agreement Addendum, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
M.3.f. Amendment to the Employment Agreement of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Rationale:

Consistent with agreements reached with the San Leandro Teachers' Association, the California School Employees' Association, unrepresented managers, and confidential employees, a compensation increase is being recommended for the assistant superintendent of human resources. Approval of the attached employment agreement amendment will amend the agreement between the SLUSD and Dr. John Thompson to increase the salary for his position by 2.5% retroactive to July 1, 2016.



 
Recommended Motion:

Approve the employment agreement amendment between the SLUSD and Dr. John Thompson, assistant superintendent of human resources. 

Actions:
Motion

Approve the employment agreement amendment between the SLUSD and Dr. John Thompson, assistant superintendent of human resources. 

Passed with a motion by Ashley Vo and a second by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

See the Certification of the District's Ability to Afford the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements attached to Item N.3.a on the agenda.



Attachments:
Employment Agreement Addendum, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
M.4. Educational Services
M.4.a. Contracted Services Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Go Green Transportation, Inc. for the 2015-16 ESY school year
Rationale:

Go Green Transportation Inc. provided transportation services for Special Education students at various school sites for the 2015-16 ESY school year. Due to a necessary increase of transportation services, the original amount of this contract needed to be amended. The amended amount involved approximately a $29,000 increase above the original approved expenditure. 



 
Recommended Motion:

Approve Contracted Services Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Go Green Transportation Inc. for the increased amount.

Actions:
Motion

Approve Contracted Services Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Go Green Transportation Inc. for the increased amount.

Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:
$29,180 - Special Education Funds
Attachments:
Go Green Transporttion, Inc.
M.4.b. Data Sharing Agreements between San Leandro Unified School District and Behavioral Health Provider Agencies
Rationale:

Review and approve Data Sharing Agreements between San Leandro Unified School District and the following agencies that provide behavioral health services in SLUSD: Aspire, East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC), Family Services Counseling Center (FSCC), Girls, Inc., Project Eden and Center for Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC).





 
Recommended Motion:

Approve Data Sharing Agreements between San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) and behavioral health provider agencies.


Actions:
Motion

Approve Data Sharing Agreements between San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) and behavioral health provider agencies.


Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Data Sharing Agreement Aspire
Data Sharing Agreement EBAC
Data Sharing Agreement FSCC
Data Sharing Agreement Girls Inc.
Data Sharing Agreement Project Eden
M.4.c. 2016-2017 Non-Public School/Agency Contracts
Rationale:

2016-2017 Non-Public School/Agency Contract Agreements

Student   DOB   COST   LOCATION
# 1   09/17/08     $    8,726.00   Edgewood Center for Children & Families
# 2    04/17/00   $  13,774.00        STARS HS
# 3   04/23/04   $  28,998.00   Seneca Family of Agencies
# 4   04/07/04   $  28,819.00   Seneca Family of Agencies
# 5   08/01/04   $  28,640.00    Seneca Family of Agencies
# 6   09/17/08   $  36,399.00   Seneca Family of Agencies
# 7      Deborah McCloskey 
    Total   $145,356.00 


 
Recommended Motion:

Approve Non-Public School/Agency Contract Agreements

Actions:
Motion

Approve Non-Public School/Agency Contract Agreements

Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

$ 145,356.00 - Special Ed Funds

Attachments:
Deborah McCloskey
Edgewood Center for Children & Families
Invo Healthcare
Seneca Family of Agencies
STARS HS
M.4.d. Professional Services Agreement between The Regents of the University of California and San Leandro Unified School District for Professional Development on History-Social Science Framework for secondary teachers
Rationale:

The Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity Department will contract with UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project to provide professional development on the new California History Framework for secondary teachers. The new California History-Social Science Framework was approved by California Department of Education July, 2016.  The goals of this professional development is to increase knowledge among all San Leandro Unified History-Social Science teachers of the literacy and inquiry skills called for in the new framework.  

 
Recommended Motion:

Staff recommends approval of the professional services agreement with UC Berkeley History- Social Science Project.




Actions:
Motion

Staff recommends approval of the professional services agreement with UC Berkeley History- Social Science Project.




Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Diana Prola.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

$11,550 One time discretionary funds 


Attachments:
UC Berkeley HSS Professional Services Contract
M.4.e. Addendum #1 To Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU) Between San Leandro Unified School District(SLUSD) and San Leandro Boys and Girls Club (CLUB) for the 2016-2017 School Year only
Rationale:

Addendum #1 To Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU) Between San Leandro Unified School District(SLUSD) and San Leandro Boys and Girls Club (CLUB) for the 2016-2017 School Year only. 

The MOU is amended as follows:

  • The CLUB shall employ and administratively supervise two additional After School Program Staff members to support enrollment of students currently waitlisted to enroll in the ASES After School Program at John Muir Middle School and Wilson Elementary.
  • The CLUB expressly acknowledges that ASES students enrollment at John Muir Middle School and Wilson Elementary shall be increased to a minimum of 117 students per month.
  •  The CLUB will require an additional annual compensation of $15,000.00 per site (John Muir and Wilson) in order to perform the duties as described in sections 3.2 and 3.3 of original MOU. Total compensation for the 2016-2017 school year shall not exceed $30,000.00
  • The DISTRICT shall compensate the CLUB in four payments as described in section 5.1.1 and 5.1.2
  • DISTRICT may deduct amount for any reductions in funding levels by the State for any reason, including but not limited to: reduced funding levels per student/hour, insufficient allowable expenditures or failure to keep enrollment of a minimum of 117 students at John Muir Middle School and Wilson Elementary.

 
Recommended Motion:

Staff recommends approval of Addendum #1 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Leandro Unified School District (District) and San Leandro Boys and Girls Club (Club) for the 2016-17 school year only

 

 

Actions:
Motion

Staff recommends approval of Addendum #1 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Leandro Unified School District (District) and San Leandro Boys and Girls Club (Club) for the 2016-17 school year only

 

 

Passed with a motion by Ashley Vo and a second by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

The CLUB will require an additional annual compensation of $15,000.00 per site (John Muir and Wilson) in order to perform the duties as described in sections 3.2 and 3.3 of original MOU. Total compensation for the 2016-2017 school year shall not exceed $30,000.00 from the ASES grant.





Attachments:
Addendum #1 To MOU Between SLUSD and San Leandro Boys and Girls Club
M.4.f. Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC)
Rationale:

Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) to provide supportive services to one (1) SLUSD student. Support Counselor will provide 4 hours daily, 3 days a week during the 2016/2017 school year.


 
Recommended Motion:

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC).

Actions:
Motion

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC).

Passed with a motion by Ashley Vo and a second by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Financial Impact:

$ 11,340.00 - Special Ed Funds

Attachments:
EBAC Supportive Services
N. INFORMATION ITEMS
N.1. Educational Services
N.1.a. 2016-17 Enrollment Totals as of November 3, 2016
Rationale:

2016-17 Enrollment Totals as of November 3, 2016


 
Financial Impact:




Attachments:
16-17 Enrollment Totals as of November 3
O. FUTURE BUSINESS
O.1. Consensus Items
Attachments:
Consensus items 11.15.16
P. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Q. BOARD OF EDUCATION FUTURE MEETINGS
Q.1. Regular Board Meeting - December 6, 2016
R. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale:
*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).
 
Minutes:
At the conclusion of open session the Board reconvened into closed session and no action was taken.

The Board Meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Lance James.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Yes Ashley Vo.
Disability Information:
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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