Regular Board Meeting San Leandro USD August 10, 2021 7:00PM The Board of Education Meeting will be held online via Zoom according to prior Executive Orders. Executive Order N-08-21 recently issued on June 11, 2021, includes an allowance for the continuation of an online trustee attendance through September 30, 2021.
(INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT slusd.us)
Closed Session - 6:00 pm
Open Session - 7:00 pm
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| The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. |
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| There was no public testimony on closed session items. |
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| The Board recessed into closed session at 6:00pm. |
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The Board reconvened to open session at 7:00pm.
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| Roll call was taken and all board members were present. President Gonzalez, Trustee Aguilar, Trustee Oshinski, Trustee Prola and Trustee Tate attended the meeting in person. Trustee Rodriguez and Trustee Sheridan attended the meeting virtually. |
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Before President Gonzalez reported on Closed Session Action, she read the following statement:
"As a school board, we want to recognize that we start the new school year with lots of energy and the excitement of new beginnings, the current environment also challenges us with a number of uncertainties. We appreciate the suggestions offered by our teachers, staff, parents and students as we prepare for the opening of our schools. Thank you to our staff for your continuing commitment to the students of San Leandro! You serve so many essential functions, from educating, feeding, counseling, to providing emotional support and health care. We are not sure what this year will bring, but we already know that you are amazing and will face every challenge with professionalism, creativity and a “can do” attitude. So, let's get down to the business of doing great things this year!"
The Board of Education took the following actions in closed session in accordance with Government Code 54956.9(d) and Government Code Section 54957(b) and Education Code 35146 and 48912:
1. To approve a readmission for case E01-19/20 by a 7-0 vote. This item was moved by Trustee Oshinski and Seconded by Trustee Prola.
2. To appoint Robert Picciotto to the position of Principal of John Muir Middle School by a 7-0 vote. This item was moved by Trustee Prola and seconded by Trustee Sheridan.
3. To appoint Mahru Elahi to the position of Vice Principal at John Muir Middle School by a 7-0 vote. This item was moved by Trustee Tate and Seconded by Trustee Aguilar.
4. To appoint Sandra Hernandez to the position of Vice Principal at Bancroft Middle School by a 7-0 vote. This item was moved by Trustee Rodriguez and Seconded by Trustee Oshinski.
5. To approve a settlement agreement between the District and a student's educational rights by a 7-0 vote.
The Board has directed the superintendent and/or designee to deliver the proper notifications to the affected parties.
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| President Gonzalez asked Trustee Tate to lead members of the audience in the pledge of allegiance. |
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| The Mission Statement was read by Trustee Rodriguez. |
| The mission of the San Leandro Unified School District is to educate students to achieve academic excellence in order to become confident, collaborative, and engaged citizens in a community rich in heritage and diverse in culture, where we value our traditions and embrace innovation. |
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| The Equity Statement was read by Trustee Aguilar. |
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Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Monique Tate. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to “raise your hand” via zoom during the meeting when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony item and wait to start speaking when you are called upon. Comments sent prior to the Board meeting have been provided to members of the Board in advance of the meeting. Some that only recently came in will be read aloud now. Please note that the meeting is being recorded. State law prohibits the Board of Education from taking any action on or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda except to A) briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public in attendance; B) ask questions for clarification; C) provide a reference to a staff member or other resource for factual information in response to the inquiry; or D) ask a staff member to report back on the matter at the next meeting and/or put it on a future agenda. (Government Code 54954.2(a)). |
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| There was no public testimony on non-agenda items. |
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| There was no Recreations and Parks Commission Report. |
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| Dr. Reginald Richardson, Dr. Ronald Richardson and Matt Steinecke |
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| Aaron Kerrigan, Director of Facility & Operations |
| Aaron Kerrigan, Director of Bond, provided an update to the board members and the audience on current and completed bond projects at school sites and buildings throughout the school district. |
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Rocky Medeiros, Safety and Emergency Services Director, provided a COVID-19 Reopening Update for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Topics included: * Guidance Requirements ** Alameda County 2021-22 School Guidance * School Year Recommendations ** General Requirements - face masks: required only in an indoor setting in a K-12 environment; facemasks are optional in outdoor settings ** Screening Process- online self screening ** Reporting Processes Positive Cases ** Physical Distancing No Longer Required ** Arrival/Departure Student/Visitor Access ** Daily Activities - resume normal programs * Best Practices and Recommendations 1. Universal Masking (Requiring masks indoors/outdoors in K12 settings) 2. Staff Vaccination Status (Requiring staff to provide their vaccination status) 3. Mandatory Staff Testing (Requiring all unvaccinated staff to be tested twice weekly) *COVID-19 Fact Sheet is being finalized. The fact sheet will provide students, families and staff with answers to questions regarding what to expect upon their return to a full in-person learning environment
Upon ending the report, public comments were provided by two people:
Katie Eagan: inquired about mandating a vaccine for staff and students once it's approved by the FDA; if having a vaccination site at campuses would be easier for students (upon parent approval); and if safe practices will be applied for students using wind instruments while still using a mask.
Lynn: inquired about accessing the elementary school campus prior to school hours with their students this school year.
Mr. Medeiros addressed all of the questions provided.
Superintendent Dr. Mike McLaughlin also commented about the precautions being utilized to have students return to school.
President Gonzalez addressed the board for consensus regarding moving the Best Practices and Recommendations forward. All board members provided consensus on the Best Practices and Recommendations provided earlier in the report. |
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| Dr. Sonal Patel |
| Dr. Sonal Patel, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, will provide a summary of AB 104 pupil instruction: retention, grades changes and exemptions and AB 130 changes to independent study. |
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Dr. Sonal Patel, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, provided a presentation regarding updates on AB 104 and AB 130.
The following topics were addressed in this presentation:
AB 104: * Was signed into law on July 1, 2021 * It makes changes to three areas that can affect our student: retention, grade and graduation. * Option to change letter grade to pass/no pass (for students who attended high school during the 2020-2021 school year * Affects graduation requirements * Request for Retention K-11th grades
AB 130 * Authorizes independent study for a student whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction, as determined by the parent or guardian * Independent Study (IS) is very different from distance learning * Students enrolled in IS will no longer be enrolled in their current school * Dual Language Immersion and Bilingual programs are currently not offered in IS * Students who participate do so on voluntary basis * Placement back to home school is not guaranteed upon completion of IS * Students with and IEP, placement into and out of independent study must be determined by the IEP team and be a part of the IEP
The Independent Study Board Regulation and Policy have been updated and are currently on the board agenda for adoption.
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| Trustee Aguilar read all correspondence received since the last board meeting. |
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| There were no union representative reports at this board meeting. |
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The Board of Trustees provided a report of recent committee meetings and summarized various events taking place on their respective committees.
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Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Monique Tate. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. 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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| Essential Education provides the student licenses and curriculum the Adult School utilizes for the GED and ABE programs. The license renewal is for 3 years, September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024. |
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| Approve the GED and ABE 3-year license for the Adult School |
| $20,803.27 - Federal Adult Education Funding |
GED Curriculum Quote
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Eden Area ROP has prepared the attached 2021-22 CTE Program Agreement for the district. The agreement specifies duties and responsibilities for both the district and ROP. It also specifies the funding that comes from ROP to the district. The funding includes the regular annual funding, as well as grant funding that ROP has applied for on behalf of its member district. Grant funding consists of Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) and Strong Workforce Program (SWP). |
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Recommend approval of CTE Program Agreement with ROP.
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The district will receive ROP funding totaling $282,100. The district will receive CTEIG funding of $249,308. The district will also receive SWP funding of $390,709. As part of ongoing ROP operations, the district will transfer approximately $1,303,256 to ROP in 2021-22.
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Eden Area ROP CTE Agreement for 2021-22
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| SLUSD Food Service would be vending meals to Harbor House after school program. Meals would be prepared and picked up by a Harbor House employee. The contract would be for the 2021-22 school year. The agreement calls for the same terms and conditions as the 2020-21 agreement. |
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| Approve attached agreeement for meal vending to Harbor House Ministries. |
| The agreement would generate approximately $21,000 in revenue for the district's food service department. |
Harbor House Ministries Contract 2021-22
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The district signed a ten year lease agreement with American Digital Outdoor in 2013 to install an electronic billboard at Burrell Field. There were several subsequent lengthy delays with receiving approval to install the sign. The district and American Digital Outdoor agreed that lease revenue may be spread out over 25 years rather than 10 years due to potential limitations on sign operation. The sign finally began operation on August 1, 2016 without operational limitations. The district and American Digital Outdoor are requesting approval of the attached amendment which would confirm the lease has a ten year term and runs from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2026. All other terms of the original lease, including content restrictions, remain unchanged. |
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| Approve the First Amendment to Joint Occupancy Agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and American Digital Outdoor. |
| There are no direct financial impacts in approving the lease amendment. |
Amendment to American Digital Outdoor Lease
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The District maintains student teaching agreements with colleges and universities throughout the Bay Area and State. Many student teaching agreements are approved annually with each college/university. The attached agreement is a renewal of an agreement with the University of California, Berkeley.
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Approval is requested to renew student teaching agreement with the University of California, Berkeley, beginning July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024.
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| There is no fiscal impact to the general education fund. |
Renewal: Student Teaching Agreement Between SLUSD and U.C. Berkeley
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| The following personnel document reports details of Certificated, Classified and Coaches employment and terminations along with changes in assignments. | |
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| Our recommended motion is to approve the personnel report. |
Personnel Report
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| 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. |
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| Approve Resolution 21-26 to Declare certain Equipment Surplus and/or Obsolete. |
Discarded Electronics - McKinley Elementary School 8.10.2021
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| E-Rate is the commonly used name for the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, which is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The program provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States (and U.S. territories) to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. It is one of four support programs funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunications services. In order to maintain e-rate eligibility, consultants are commonly used due to the complexity of the program and the potential loss of large amounts of money. CSM is widely considered to be one of the Nation’s largest and most trusted E-Rate consulting firms. |
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Staff recommends the renewal of the contract between the San Leandro Unified School District and CSM, INC. (E-rate consultant) for the 2021-22 school year.
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| $30,000 from the General Fund |
Renewal Contracted Services between SLUSD and E-rate consultant for the 2021-22 School Year
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2021/2022 Non-Public School & Agency Contracts | Student # | DOB | Location | | # 1 | 11/26/2009 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 2 | 01/16/2003 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 3 | 02/14/2009 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 4 | 10/07/2003 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 5 | 08/27/2009 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 6 | 08/15/2006 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 7 | 10/10/2013 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 8 | 04/22/2010 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 9 | 11/02/2010 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | #10 | 08/06/2012 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | | | Addendum to Master Contract Seneca Family of Agencies | | #11 | 03/14/2008 | Victor Treatment Centers - North Valley School | | #12 | 03/23/2017 | Center for Early Intervention on Deafness | | #13 | 04/24/2003 | Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. | | #14 | 05/24/2004 | Ro Health, Inc. | | #15 | 05/05/2005 | Ro Health, Inc. | | #16 | 04/12/2014 | Ro Health, Inc. | | | | Master Contract - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health | | | | Master Contract - Spectrum Center, Inc. | | #17 | 12/07/2008 | Anova | | #18 | 10/11/2008 | Anova | | #19 | 09/10/2011 | Anova | | #20 | 06/17/2011 | Creative Learning Center |
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| Approve the Non-Public School & Agency contracts. |
$1,764.155.56 - Special Education funds.
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Anova Center for Education Center for Early Intervention for Deafness Creative Learning Center Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. Ro Health, Inc. Seneca Family of Agencies Spectrum Center, Inc. Victor Treatment Center, Inc. - North Valley School
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| Contracted Services Agreement with The Burkard School for the annual tuition for one SPED student during the 2021/2022 school year. |
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| Approve Contracted Services Agreement with The Burkard School. |
| $43,500.00 - SPED funds. |
Burkard School
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| Transportation Amendment agreement between San Leandro USD and American Logistics Company (ALC). Effective August 1, 2021 ALC provides an annual increase of 3%. |
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| Approve Pricing Amendment with American Logistics Company. |
3% annual increase SPED funds Projected increase for the 2021-2022 school year is $82,500
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American Logistics Company
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| Wellness Together provides evidence based interventions for students facing social and emotional challenges impacting academic performance, attendance, and behavior in school settings. Wellness Together will provide San Leandro Unified four mental health specialists. Mental Health Specialists will provide individual and group sessions to support district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by providing important Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. |
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| Staff recommends approval of agreement is between San Leandro Unified School District and Wellness Together, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation for Mental Health Specialists for 2021-2022. |
$141,616.80 Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant and Youth Reinvestment Grant Funds |
SLUSD Wellness Together Agreement
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| This agreement is between San Leandro Unified School District and Wellness Together, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation. Wellness Together, Inc. provides evidence based interventions for students facing social and emotional challenges impacting academic performance, attendance, and behavior in school settings. Blue Shield of California is partnering with Wellness Together, Inc. and will provide San Leandro Unified four mental health specialists to support Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions at our secondary schools for 2021-2022. |
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| Staff recommends approval of agreement for Services of Counseling Consultant of School Based Counseling Services between Wellness Together, Inc. and San Leandro Unified School District for 2021-2022. |
SLUSD Wellness Together Agreement BSCA
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The purpose of this M.O.U. is to enable the ACOE and SLUSD to enter into a National Science Foundation funded professional development and research partnership reference as the Elementary Science Partnership (ESP). ESP is a collaboration between eight school districts, ACOE, and California State University East Bay (CSUEB) faculty in the departments of Education Leadership and College of Sciences. ESP supports elementary science teachers with high-quality, intensive professional development coupled with ongoing participating in reciprocal communities of practice. In alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ESP supports efforts to increase access to high-quality science instruction to all student and to create opportunities for students to engage in scientific inquiry and sense making of real-world phenomena. Additionally, ESP assist districts to develop a vision and implementation plan that increase equitable access to science learning and to build leadership capacity. |
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| Staff recommends approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and San Leandro Unified School District SLUSD for the Elementary Science Partnership (ESP) 2021-2022. |
| Grant funds of $5,000 |
MOU SLUSD and ACOE for ESP
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| This MOU is entered into between the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and the San Leandro Unified School District (San Leandro USD) to enable ACOE and San Leandro USD to establish a formal partnership as a part of the consortium for the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), otherwise known as the Alameda County Community Exemplary School Sites (ACCESS). The goal of the program is to improve the existing community school model at Jefferson Elementary School that is identified as receiving additional targeted support and improvement (ATSI). |
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| Staff recommends approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and the San Leandro Unified School District (San Leandro USD) to be a part of the consortium for the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). |
| Grant funds of $499,992 |
MOU SLUSD and ACOE for CCSPP
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Contract agreement is between Blaze Consulting Group and San Leandro Unified and outlines a scope of work to bring social, emotional and coaching support to three audiences-parents, teachers and staff-who will attend our Family Landing Pad, a virtual community representing a diverse cross section of SLUSD.. Blaze Consulting Group would provide monthly training and reflection space that meets the participants where they are and supports them to navigate the challenges and emotional stress of the present times. Each month will have a theme for training (e.g. returning to campus, connecting with teachers, connecting with parents, understanding race and equity). Each monthly session topic would be accompanied with skill development and time for group reflection. |
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| Staff recommends approval of Contract Proposal with Blaze Consulting Group for 2021-2022. |
Up to $58,775 Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant and/or Supplemental and Concentration Fund |
SLUSD and Blaze Consulting Scope
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| Student performance—and academic needs—change through the school year. FastBridge offers brief, evidence-based Curriculum-Based Measures (CBM) and Computer-Adaptive Tests (CAT) for reading, math, and social-emotional behavioral (SEB) screening to help you quickly pinpoint those shifts and react with the right support the moment it’s needed. Receive valid, reliable data at the end of each screening period (fall, winter, and spring) to identify students who are on track and those who require supplemental or intensive instruction |
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| Staff recommend approval of the 1-Year Contract with FastBridge (Illuminate) |
| $15,615.00 General Funds |
1 Year Contract FastBridge
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The Regional Occupational Joint Powers Agency is a separate legal entity, created by the four member districts for the purpose of providing a regional occupational program which extends, supports, and enhances the fours districts’ current career and technical training programs. This agreement became effective by all parties on July 1, 1997 and is continued until rescinded or terminated. At least every two years the Agreement is reviewed by members of the Coordinating Council. If the Coordinating Council deems it necessary to make changes to this Agreement, the changes will be presented to the respective district boards for approval.
The current JPA Agreement expires in June of 2017. The proposed JPA has been reviewed by all four school districts’ superintendents, the Director of the ROP and an attorney. This document is being presented to all four school districts for approval. Upon approval it will be presented to the Governing Council of the ROP which includes one representative from each of the four school districts.
To operate as a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) collaboration and communication are of the utmost importance. Along with these two key elements, guidelines need to be established to ensure that everyone who is responsible for the success of the JPA is clear on why they exist and their respective roles and responsibilities. The details of the Agreement are attached and include:
1. Purpose of the Programs 2. Terms of Agreement 3. R.O.P. Governing Board 4. Coordinating Council 5. Superintendent 6. Fiscal Matters 7. Insurance 8. Admission of Students 9. Indemnifications 10. Disputes 11. Withdrawal and/or termination 12. Disposition of Property and Funds 13. Amendments 14. Severability 15. Location 16. County Superintendent
If approved, the Joint Powers Agreement shall remain in force and continue for a term ending June 30, 2028. |
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| Review and approve the Joint Powers Agreement. |
Review and approve the Joint Powers Agreement. Passed with a motion by James Aguilar and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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Eden Area ROP Joint Powers Agreement 2022-2028
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A service provided by the California School Boards Association (CSBA) is to provide school districts with recommended updates to school board policies. Board Policy 6158 - Independent Study and Administrative Regulation 6158 - Independent Study has been updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 130, 2021) which requires all districts, for the 2021-22 school year, to offer independent study to meet the educational needs of students unless a waiver is obtained and to adopt policy with specified components in order to generate apportionment for independent study. NEW LAW (AB 130, 2021) updates includes, adding definitions for "live interaction," "student-parent-educator conference" and "synchronous instruction," the requirement for all districts for the 2021-22 school year to offer independent study to meet the educational needs of students unless the district has obtained a waiver, that independent study may be offered to students whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction as determined by the parent/guardian, the assurance of access to Internet connectivity and devices adequate to participate in the educational program and complete assigned work, and the documentation of each student’s participation in live interaction and synchronous instruction pursuant to Education Code 51747 on each school day, as applicable. Board Policy 6157 - Distance Learning has been deleted due to expiration of emergency legislation that temporarily waived apportionment requirements to permit distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year. The board policy listed for adoption are provided below and a summary of the policies is provided as an attachment item. BP 6158 - Independent Study
AR 6158 - Independent Study DELETE - BP 6157 - Distance Learning |
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| Staff recommends approval of Adopt CSBA Board Policy Updates for Independent Study (BP 6158 and AR 6158) and Delete Board Policy Distance Learning (BP 6157). |
Staff recommends approval of Adopt CSBA Board Policy Updates for Independent Study (BP 6158 and AR 6158) and Delete Board Policy Distance Learning (BP 6157). Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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AR 6158 BP 6157 BP 6158 Summary Guide Sheet
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Nominations for CSBA Directors-at-Large for African American, American Indian, and County are currently being accepted until Friday, October 1. Director-at-Large candidates must be nominated by a CSBA member board and nominees must be a member of a member board. |
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| Trustee Aguilar nominated Trustee Tate. Trustee Tate opted not to move forward with the nomination since she is currently apart of the CSBA Delegate Assembly. No action was taken on this agenda item. |
| Nominate a Director-at-Large for CSBA. |
Director-at-Large Nomination Packet 2021
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| National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination at all ages. It raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they are current on the necessary vaccinations for potentially harmful diseases. |
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| Review and approve Resolution 21-27 declaring the month of August as Immunizations Awareness Month. |
Review and approve Resolution 21-27 declaring the month of August as Immunizations Awareness Month. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by James Aguilar. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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Res. 21-27 August is Immunization Awareness Month
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| Per Education code 46600, the governing boards of two or more school districts may enter into an agreement for a term not to exceed five school years, for the interdistrict attendance of students who are residents of the districts. The agreement may provide for the admission to a district other than the district of residence of a student who requests a permit to attend a school district that is a party to the agreement. It provides that the governing boards of two school districts may enter into an agreement that stipulates the terms and conditions under which interdistrict attendance may be permitted or denied, which may include standards for reapplication and revocation of interdistrict transfer permits. In other words, this agreement allows students who meet our attendance and behavior criteria to be enrolled in our district depending on space availability. It will permit our students to enroll in their district if they meet the said criteria. The permits are approved on an annual basis. It also allows for revocation anytime during the school year if programs are impacted or falsification is determined. |
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Staff recommends to approve MOU for Interdistrict Attendance between the school districts in Alameda County for the 2021-2022 through 2026-2027 school year. |
Staff recommends to approve MOU for Interdistrict Attendance between the school districts in Alameda County for the 2021-2022 through 2026-2027 school year. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by James Aguilar. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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ACOE MOU Interdistrict Attendance Permits
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| Staff is recommending that the SLUSD Board of Education increase daily rates for our substitute employees. This proposal would increase the certificated substitute daily rates to address the national substitute teacher shortage by providing incentives to work more days in our district and be competitive with rates in neighboring districts. It also increases the rate for long-term assignments and "high impact" days. Staff affirms that the new rate will attract more and better qualified candidates during a time, post pandemic, which will secure a certificated sub in our schools to prevent any unfilled substitute assignments. |
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| Staff recommends to approve the new daily rates for substitute employees. |
Staff recommends to approve the new daily rates for substitute employees. Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| $ 130,000 General Fund |
Substitute Salary Schedule Revised August 2021
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| SLUSD approved wireless and battery upgrade projects in February and April of 2020 primarily funded via E-Rate. Federal approval did not come through until May of 2021. Since project approval the local sales tax rate has increased by 1%. This request is to approve the additional amounts and move forward with the project. |
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| Approve sales tax increase for project. |
Approve sales tax increase for project. Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| $6,145.72 from Measure J1 Technology |
2021 Category 2 Sales Tax Increase
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| E-Rate is the commonly used name for the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, which is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The federal government has approved additional emergency funding to provide internet connectivity and connected to off-campus locations for students via the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). This proposal is to provide additional compliance and application services to assist the district in applying for this funding. |
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| Staff recommends approval of the contract between the San Leandro Unified School District and CSM, INC. (E-rate consultant) for the 2021-22 school year. |
| $15,000 from the General Fund |
Additional Compliance Services - SLUSD And CSM, Inc. (E-rate)
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| The federal government has approved funding to provide internet connectivity and connected to off-campus locations for students. Through this program SLUSD IT has determined that the district has an unmet need for roughly 2,000 student devices. The purpose of this request is to obtain Board approval for the purchase of 2,000 chromebooks to fill this need and apply for reimbursement for the devices via the ECF program. Purchase will be made via a piggyback to a NASPO contract. |
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| Staff recommends approval of the agreement to purchase Chromebooks from School Tech Supply. |
Staff recommends approval of the agreement to purchase Chromebooks from School Tech Supply. Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| $783,725 from Measure J1 Technology, expected $705,725 to be reimbursed by ECF funding. |
Chromebooks for Off-Campus Learning Opportunities
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| The federal government has approved funding to provide internet connectivity and connected to off-campus locations for students. Based on distributions from the prior school year SLUSD IT has determined that the district has an unmet need of up to 1,400 hotspots. The purpose of this request is to obtain Board approval to procure these devices as needed throughout the school year. Purchase will be made via a piggyback to a NASPO contract. T-Mobile will bill USAC directly for services provided. |
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| Staff recommends approval of the agreement with T-Mobile USA. |
Staff recommends approval of the agreement with T-Mobile USA. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Diana Prola. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| Up to $252,000 to be billed directly to federal Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. |
Hotspots to Support Off-Campus Remote Learning Opportunities
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| Contract between San Leandro Unified School District and Fusion Learning, Inc. to fund annual tuition for the purposes of earning the remaining credits required for obtaining a high school diploma for SPED student. |
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| Approve Contract Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Fusion Learning, Inc. |
Approve Contract Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Fusion Learning, Inc. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Leo Sheridan. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| $23,475.00 - Special Ed funds. |
Fusion Learning, Inc.
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The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a document that represents a school's cycle of continuous improvement of student achievement. The annual process of developing, reviewing, and updating the SPSA includes a comprehensive review of data and the development of actions necessary to achieve school goals. EC Section 64001 specifies that schools and districts that receive state and federal or other applicable funding through the district’s Consolidated Application (ConApp) process prepare a SPSA for any recipient school. SPSA specifics are also included in the Federal Program Monitoring process. The SPSA is used to meet planning requirements for Title I School wide Programs (SWP), Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI). California Education Code (EC) Section 64001 requires that a School Site Council (SSC) develop the SPSA. The SSC’s responsibilities include approving the plan, recommending it to the local governing board for approval, monitoring its implementation, and evaluating the effectiveness of the planned activities at least annually. The SPSA is a one-year plan that is intended to be developed and approved before or during the school year for which the plan is being implemented. Attached are San Leandro Unified School District’s Title I Schools: Garfield, Madison, McKinley, Monroe, Washington, Wilson, and Bancroft; and Non Title I Schools: Roosevelt Elementary, San Leandro High and Lincoln High School SPSA’s for the 2021-2022 school year. School site principals have conducted work with their School Site Councils in order to create expenditure plans for the school year that are aligned to the goals, initiatives, and tactics in the district's strategic action plan and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln High School are identified as ATSI (Additional Targeted Support and Improvement). |
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| Staff recommends approval of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) 2020-2021 for Garfield, ,Madison, McKinley, Monroe, Washington, Wilson, Roosevelt, Bancroft, San Leandro High School and Lincoln High School. |
Staff recommends approval of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) 2020-2021 for Garfield, ,Madison, McKinley, Monroe, Washington, Wilson, Roosevelt, Bancroft, San Leandro High School and Lincoln High School. Passed with a motion by James Aguilar and a second by Monique Tate. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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Bancroft Middle School 2021-22 SPSA Garfield 2021-22 SPSA Lincoln 2021-22 SPSA Madison 2021-22 SPSA McKinley 2021-22 SPSA Monroe 2021-22 SPSA Roosevelt 2021-22 SPSA San Leandro High School 2021-22 SPSA Washington SPSA 2021-22 Wilson SPSA 2021-22
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Lead by Learning puts learning at the heart of teaching and leading so educators can continuously deliver on the promise of a quality education for all students. By partnering with a widening community of educators and serving as trusted advisors, Lead by Learning helps educators design and create vibrant locally-driven learning cultures so they evolve as learners who lead systemic improvement and most importantly give all students opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. This contract service agreement is partnership focuses on three key areas: (1) development of instructional leadership capacity of site leaders, teachers, and coaches, (2) alignment of site-based adult learning and collaborative inquiry to drive equity-seeking continuous improvement, and (3) deepened partnership across the system. |
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| Staff recommends approval of Contract Agreement between Lead by Learning, a Program by Mills College School of Education and San Leandro Unified School District for 2021-2022. |
Staff recommends approval of Contract Agreement between Lead by Learning, a Program by Mills College School of Education and San Leandro Unified School District for 2021-2022. Passed with a motion by Monique Tate and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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Up to $52,500 Supplemental Concentration |
Lead by Learning and SLUSD Contract
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The purchase of the Silk Screen 3D Printer will benefit San Leandro High School (SLHS) scholars in multiple ways. SLHS educators have a responsibility to model and teach their scholars technical and collaborative skills that will meet the challenges of our technological workforce. Additionally, students utilize technology to support the Common Core “Four C’s of 21st Century Learning: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. Projected activities include: Supplement course work in Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Business and Finance Courses (sequence of courses in the California Partnership Academy Program) Provide Internship Opportunities for students in the program (CA Ed Code 54692((e)) Provide opportunities for student led enterprises and work based learning Create Class T-Shirts (Scholar Swag) Create Staff T-Shirts (Staff Swag) Produce products/apparel for SLHS Student Store Produce Sport Team Swag
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| Approve purchase of Silk Screen Printer Purchase for San Leandro High School for the California Partnership Business Academy |
Approve purchase of Silk Screen Printer Purchase for San Leandro High School for the California Partnership Business Academy Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Leo Sheridan. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| $21,273.03 funded by the California Partnership Academy (CPA) Grant |
SLHS Silk Screen Printer Purchase 8.10.2021
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| Integrated Design will provide consulting services for all DSA related jobs during the campus upgrade and drop off project at McKinley ES. They have also provided a price for an ad alternate if the kitchen portion of the project will require any DSA approval. |
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| Recommend approval of the Integrated Design Consulting Agreement for the services provided on the McKinley Elementary School Campus Upgrade and Drop Off projects. |
Recommend approval of the Integrated Design Consulting Agreement for the services provided on the McKinley Elementary School Campus Upgrade and Drop Off projects. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by James Aguilar. |
Yes James Aguilar. Yes Evelyn Gonzalez. Yes Peter Oshinski. Yes Diana Prola. Yes Christian Rodriguez. Yes Leo Sheridan. Yes Monique Tate.
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| Fiscal impact $459,000 + ad alternate of $90,000 for kitchen totaling $549,000 from Measure N Funds (Campus Upgrade and Drop Off) |
IDS Consulting Agreement - McKinley ES Campus Upgrade and Drop Off
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| The regulations of the Williams lawsuit settlement require school districts to complete “Quarterly Complaint” reports that document the number of complaints for textbooks and instructional materials, teacher vacancies and mis-assignments, and facilities conditions. Additionally, effective January 2008, as a result of settlement with the California State Department of Education, districts are required to implement the Valenzuela Settlement Legislation (Assembly Bill 347). Notification regarding the complaint process is integrated into the Williams Complaint form which is posted in every secondary classroom as required. For the period of April - June, 2021, the school district did not have any complaints. |
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UC Quarterly Report 8.10.2021
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All Cabinet members provided brief updates of recent events within their respective departments.
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Board representatives summarized various meetings and events affiliated with their designated associations.
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| President Gonzalez stated that she was approached by staff at the Communications and Advocacy committee to place the Mission and Equity statements, respectively, at the beginning of our board meetings. President Gonzalez requested input from non committee board members on this topic. All board trustees were in consensus with this request. |
Consensus 8.10.2021
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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 in honor of the town of Greenville, which was devastated by the Dixie Fire.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32pm. |
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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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