Regular Board Meeting
San Leandro USD
January 11, 2022 7:00PM
Consistent with Assembly Bill 361, effective October 1, 2021, and the continued state of emergency, (COVID), the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education will continue to hold meetings via teleconferencing until further notice. The public is invited to participate via teleconference per the Zoom link on the school district website Board of Education page
Closed Session - 6:00 pm
Open Session - 7:00 pm
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The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
Vice President Aguilar asked for a moment of silence in honor of Board President Christian Rodriguez, who passed away on December 20, 2021. |
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| There was no public testimony on closed session items. |
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| The Board recessed into closed session at 6:00 pm. |
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| The Board reconvened to open session at 7:00 pm. |
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| Roll call was taken and all board members were present for this meeting. |
Approve the expulsion for Case E03-21/22 to include an additional 20 hours of counseling Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Absent Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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The Board of Education, in Closed Session reviewed expulsion case E03-21/22 under Education Code 35146 and 48912. A motion was made to approve the expulsion. Based on a brief discussion an amended motion was made to include an additional requirement of 20 hours or more of counseling.
Upon voting on the motion the Board directed the superintendent and/or designee to deliver the proper notifications to the affected parties.
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Passed with a motion by Diana Prola and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Absent Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Trustee Oshinski led the board and members of the audience in the pledge of allegiance. |
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| Trustee Prola read the Mission Statement. |
| 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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| Trustee Gonzalez read the Equity Statement. |
| The Board of Trustees believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. |
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Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Monique Tate. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
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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Vice President Aguilar read a public comment email from Miranda Crowell regarding COVID protocols in the district.
He then stated that the public could ask questions via chat as needed.
The following people spoke during public testimony:
Sarah Cruz
Louise Shaw
Josefina Parra
Trevor Hacker
Fawnya Neff
Mrs. Emerson
Natanya Power
Rob
Lori Sasaki
Shawn Stanley
Kaarl Wieser
Kristin Giordano
Maraam Fakira
Jaylin Brown
Amy
Lauren Fierro
Shonette Steiger
Veronica Turner
K. Sarkeny
Andrea Guskin |
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| Dr. Reginald Richardson, Dr. Ronald Richardson and Matt Steinecke |
San Leandro High School Co-Principals Dr. Reginald Richardson and Dr. Ronald Richardson, and Lincoln High School Principal Matthew Steinecke provided an update of activities taking place at their respective sites. |
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| Aaron Kerrigan, Director of Facility & Operations |
| Bond Director Aaron Kerrigan provided a bond report of current projects taking place at school sites within the district. |
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Rocky Medeiros, Director of Safety & Emergency Services, provided a COVID-19 update which highlighted the following topics:
* Version 27 of the 2021-2022 Alameda County Guidance manual has been released
* Major revisions Local Guidance include
** Alameda county health order
** Confirmed case process
** Reporting Positive Cases
** Testing FAQs
Major revisions around isolation, quarantine and testing handout/infographics will be modified.
Approximately 10,000 COVID-19 antigen self-test kits have been distributed to staff and students. We are currently awaiting an order of KN95 masks for staff distribution. Additional self-test kits have also been ordered.
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| Dr. Collins will present three district financial audits (overall district financial statement, Measure J1, and Measure N). |
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Dr. Kevin Collins, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, provided a presentation on the 2020-21 Annual Audit Reports, District Audit, Measure J1 Audit and Measure N Audit. The following topics were highlighted in this presentation:
2020-21 Audit Overview
* Review 2020-21 District Audit - All Funds
* Review 2020-21 Measure J1 Bond Audit - Financial and Performance
* Review 2020-21 Measure N Bond Audit-Financial and Performance
2020-21 Budget Cycle
2020-21 Audit: Net Position and Bond Audits
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2020-21 Audit Report Presentation
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| Trustee Oshinski read correspondence received since the last board meeting. |
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Student Board Member Jonathan Martin provided an update as follows:
* Students have mixed viewpoints regarding the Omicron variant as far as what the school should do to handle the situation
* Suggestions include more sanitation stations and testing sites
* While he feels the district is doing its best to handle the new variant but there is always room for improvement. |
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Thomas Morse, San Leandro Teachers Association (SLTA) President, provided a report as follows:
* Mr. Morse expressed concern about the health and safety of students and staff in the Omicron surge
* Emphasized the need for additional staff
SLTA is making the following recommendations
* Strengthen the masking policies
*Expand access to COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, including booster shots for staff and students
* A timely contact tracing and increased communication around contact tracing
* A clear statement from the district about the criteria that would be necessary to trigger a temporary return to virtual learning when a new variant comes up, whether its returned to virtual learning for a classroom, a school or the district, and by whom such a decision would be made
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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 Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
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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| 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 the list of electronic discards and equipment from Muir Middle School |
Res. 22-03 Electronic Discards Muir
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| he following personnel document reports details of Certificated, Classified and Coaches employment and terminations along with changes in assignments. |
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| Our recommendation is to approve the Personnel Report. |
Personnel Report January 11, 2022
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2021/2022 Non-Public School & Agency contracts | Student # | DOB | Location | | # 1 | Various Students | Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. (Para) | | # 2 | Various Students | Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. (LVN) | | # 3 | 11/11/2008 | Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. (Para) | | # 4 | 02/28/2006 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 5 | 05/14/2015 | Seneca Family of Agencies | | # 6 | 09/17/2013 | Oak Hill School | | # 7 | 08/14/2015 | Anova Center for Education | | # 8 | 03/23/2017 | SPG Therapy & Education |
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| 2021/2022 Non-Public School & Agency contracts. |
$178,787.40 - Special Ed Funds $62,640.00 - Special Ed Learning Loss Funds |
Anova Center for Education
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc.
Oak Hill School
Seneca Family of Agencies
SPG Therapy & Education
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| Approve Contracted Services Agreement between Madison Elementary School and Camp Arroyo Science Camp. This camp will consist of a 3 day excursion for 5th grade students from March 16-March 18, 2022. |
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| Approve Contracted Services Agreement between Madison Elementary School and Camp Arroyo Science Camp. |
| $15,300 - COVID-19 Funding |
Madison Outdoor Education via Camp Arroyo 1.11.2022
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This contract is between Jefferson Elementary School and Sylvan Learning to provide after school tutoring. The Sylvan Learning Center in Castro Valley, CA is licensed to offer all Sylvan programs and curricula. Sylvan staff are certified, highly qualified and meets the standards set forth by Sylvan Corporate and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Sylvan programs are based on current research on remedial, supplemental instruction, and academic intervention. |
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| Approved the contract service agreement between Jefferson Elementary School and Sylvan Learning. |
| $39,744 CCSPP (California Community Schools Partnership Program) Grant |
Sylvan Contracted Services Agreement
Sylvan Contract - Jefferson 1.11.2022
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| Vista Environmental cost proposal is for the provision of a pre-demolition material removal, sampling, testing and report of a demolition plan for six portables, and the existing gym at SLHS. The proposal does not include the cost for monitoring the material removal during construction, the cost for monitoring will be tracked on time and materials when work begins. Work is expected to start once the new gym is complete which will be approximately late 2024 or early 2025. |
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| Recommend approval of the Vista Environmental cost proposal for demolition plan of material removal on the six portables and existing gym at SLHS. |
| Fiscal impact $20,060 + 10% Contingency ($2,006) = Total Fiscal impact $22,066 from Measure N Funds (New Gym). |
Vista environmental proposal - SLHS portables and gym material removal
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| The California Geological Survey proposal are for required reports on the elementary school site shade structure project and Bancroft MS and SLHS courtyard improvement projects |
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| Recommend approval of the California Geological Survey reports proposal for the elementary school sites shade structures project and the Bancroft MS and SLHS courtyard improvement projects. |
| Total Fiscal impact $32,400 from Measure N Funds (Landscaping/Shade Structure) at $3,600 each. |
CGS Survey Reports for Shade Structure and Courtyard Improvement
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| Trugreen Commercial annual lawn service, including aeration and seeding. This service keeps the playing fields at SLHS in safe condition. |
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| Recommend approval of Trugreen Commercial annual proposal to service playing fields at SLHS. Lawn service to include aeration and seeding. Annual service will keep fields in safe condition. |
| $10,526.25 Maintenance Funds |
Trugreen Commercial
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| Amazing Hardwood Floor will refinish stage floor in the Multi-use Room at Jefferson Elementary. Stage floor is worn and needs refinishing. |
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| Recommend approval for Amazing Hardwood Floor to refinish stage floor in the Multi-use Room at Jefferson Elementary. |
| $3,800.00 J1 Deferred Maintenance / Site Improvement Funds |
Amazing Hardwood Floor, Inc.
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| Replace stage curtains in the Multi-use Room at Jefferson Elementary. Curtains will be furnished and installed by Fred E. Turner Company. The company will also repair existing tracks and hardware as needed. |
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| Recommend approval for Fred E. Turner Company to provide and install new stage curtains in the Multi-use Room at Jefferson Elementary. Repair and existing track and hardware. |
| $13,219.00 J1 Deferred Maintenance / Site Improvement Funds |
Fred E. Turner Co.
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The Board of Trustees will select Chairpersons, members and alternates for each of the following committees: Communication/Advocacy Committee Curriculum & Policy Committee DATE (Drug Alcohol Tobacco Education) Committee Facilities and Technology (F&T) Committee Finance Committee |
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| Discuss and approve selection of chairpersons, members and alternates for each board committee. |
Discuss and approve selection of chairpersons, members and alternates for each board committee. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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Board Committees 2022
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The Board of Trustees will select representatives and alternate representatives for the following organizations: Alameda County School Boards Association
Eden Area Regional Occupational Program Mid-Alameda County Special Education Local Plan Area City Disaster Preparedness Council |
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| Approve selections of board representatives for the various organizations listed in the Rationale. |
Approve selections of board representatives for the various organizations listed in the Rationale. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Diana Prola. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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Board Representatives 2022
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The board will discuss the following options pertaining to the board vacancy: 1. Decide not to fill the vacancy until November 2. Choose a replacement without the CSBA (California School Board Association) process 3. Choose a replacement via the CSBA process per Board Bylaw 9223
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The Board engaged in discussion regarding the vacancy based on the following options:
1. Utilize the CSBA sample to fill the vacancy
2. Choose candidates based on suggestions
3. Leave the seat unfilled until November 2022 when the term is up for election
Board members discussed the options and decided to go with option 1. |
| Engage in discussion and determine the next steps in this process. |
Engage in discussion and determine the next steps in this process. The Board decided to go with Option 1: utilize the CSBA model to fill the board vacancy. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Leo Sheridan. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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BB 9223 Filling Vacancies
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Our auditor, Eide Bailly, has completed its annual district audit and Measure J1 and Measure N bond audits. At this Board meeting, staff is recommending the acceptance of the following: - 2020-21 District Audit Report
Also attached to this item is a Governance Letter provided by the auditor that give additional detail and context for the audits. |
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Accept the district audit dated June 30, 2021. |
Accept the district audit dated June 30, 2021. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Evelyn Gonzalez. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| There is no direct financial impact in approving the audit reports. |
District Financial Statement - June 30, 2021
Governance Letter 6-30-2021
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| On December 15, 2021, the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers Association entered into a tentative agreement. The agreement provides for a 3.5% compensation increase retroactive to July 1, 2021 and after the 3.5% compensation has been applied, $1,600 shall be added to each cell of the SLTA salary schedule. This includes adjusting any cell that is less than $70,000 to equal $70,000. The agreement also provides changes in language in several articles. Approval of this item will approve the tentative agreement and the supporting AB 1200 public disclosure documents. |
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| Approve the tentative agreement and supporting AB1200 public disclosure documents with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. |
Approve the tentative agreement and supporting AB1200 public disclosure documents with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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Estimated cost of salary agreement as presented in AB 1200 documentation (attached) 2021-22: $2,979,435 2022-23: $3,035,342 2023-24: $3,080,872 No budget adjustments are required for the SLTA salary adjustment. |
SLTA and SLUSD Tentative Agreement 2021 2022
AB1200 Public Disclosure for SLUSD and SLTA 2021-22
SLTA Ratification Confirmation
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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 an agreement with Umass Global for student teaching in school counseling. |
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| Approval is requested for the student teaching agreement with Umass Global affiliate of the University of Massachusetts. |
Approval is requested for the student teaching agreement with Umass Global affiliate of the University of Massachusetts. Passed with a motion by Evelyn Gonzalez and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| There is no fiscal impact to the general fund. |
UMASS Global University Student Teacher MOU 2022
UMASS Global University Student Teacher MOU Partnership Letter
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All about Play cost proposal is for the purchase of seven shade structure units for the San Leandro Unified School Districts elementary school sites. A shade structure was installed at Jefferson Elementary School under the previous bond measure. Shade shelters for both middle schools will be installed under Measure N. |
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| Recommend approval of the cost proposal from All About Play to purchase seven shade structures for SLUSD elementary school sites. |
Recommend approval of the cost proposal from All About Play to purchase seven shade structures for SLUSD elementary school sites. Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Diana Prola. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Fiscal impact $956,568.48 + 10% Contingency ($95,656.85) = Total Fiscal impact $1,052,225.33 from Measure N Funds (Landscaping/Shade Structures) |
All About Play Shade Structure purchase proposal
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| C. Overaa & Co. Agreement for Preliminary Services is for specifically to provide preliminary services to evaluate the new San Leandro High School Gym project. Once that is completed, we will come back with a full Gross Maximum Price at a future meeting. |
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| Recommend approval of C. Overaa & Co. Agreement for Preliminary Services on the San Leandro High School New Gym project. |
Recommend approval of C. Overaa & Co. Agreement for Preliminary Services on the San Leandro High School New Gym project. Passed with a motion by Leo Sheridan and a second by Peter Oshinski. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| Fiscal impact $76,347 from Measure N Funds (New Gym) |
C. Overaa & CO. Agreement-Prelim Services for SLHS New Gym
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| The California School Employees Association has submitted an initial proposal to the SLUSD identifying the articles of the collective bargaining agreement that will be opened for the 2021-22 successor contract negotiations. This proposal is being presented or "sunshined" at tonight's board meeting for public review. |
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CSEA Initial proposal to SLUSD Contract Negotiations 2021 2022
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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 October - December, 2021, the school district did not have any complaints. | |
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Williams Quarterly Report 1.11.2022
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All Cabinet members provided brief updates of recent events in their respective departments.
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Trustee Oshinski
1. Suggested a report on how the COVID funds were spent and communicate it to the families
2. Suggested something be designed in the quad of San Leandro High School in memory of Christian Rodriguez, Vince Rosato and Wilma Chan.
Consensus was made on both items.
Trustee Prola
Suggested a scholarship be set up in Christian Rodriguez' name. Consensus was met and Trustee Prola will work with the Scholarship Foundation to determine how to make this happen.
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Consensus 1.11.2022
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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 adjourned at 9:19 pm. |
Passed with a motion by Peter Oshinski and a second by Leo Sheridan. |
Yes James Aguilar.
Yes Student Board Member.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Peter Oshinski.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in a Regular Board meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (510) 667-3522 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. |
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