CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

84 EAST "J" STREET • CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910 • (619) 425-9600 EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GREAT WORTH

MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting September 7, 2016

6 P.M.

Dr. Lowell J. Billings Board Room Education Service and Support Center

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. OPENING PROCEDURES

A. Call to Order

President Reyes called the meeting to order at 6:06 P.M.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Dr. Eduardo Reyes, President Mrs. Marissa A. Bejarano, Vice President Dr. Glendora M. Tremper, Clerk Mrs. Leslie Ray Bunker, Member Mr. Francisco Tamayo, Member

Members Absent: None.

Others Present: Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent Mr. Oscar Esquivel , Asst. Supt., Business Services Dr. Jeffrey Thiel, Asst. Supt., Human Resources

Opening Procedures

Mr. Matthew R. Tessier, Executive Director, Technology and Instruction Ms. Laura Casas, Secretary, Myrtle S. Finney Elementary School Mrs. Yolanda Lopez, Communications Supervisor Mrs. Soreli M. Norton, Asst. to the Superintendent and Board of Education

C. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Students from Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences and Howard Gardner Community Charter Schools

Student Jazmin Cadena (Gardner) led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jazmin joined Students Deandre Ibrahim (Gardner) and Mario Egan

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and Sadie Pacheco-Legaspi (da Vinci) in speaking on activities at their respective schools.

Administrators from each of the schools accompanied the students to the meeting . The artwork displayed in the Dr. Lowell J. Billings Board Room was prepared by the schools.

President Reyes thanked the students and presented each of them with a Certificate of Appreciation and a stylus pen engraved with the District's name.

2. APPROVE AGENDA (Action) Motion: BUNKER, Second: TREMPER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

Approve Agenda

3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION, ORAL PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN Presentations! REPORTS, AWARDS, AND HONORS Awards

A. Report on Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School for the 2015-16 School Year

Mr. Tessier introduced new Director Josh Stepner, who reported on da Vinci Charter's results of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the California English Language Development Test. Mr. Stepner also recognized da Vinci staff members and parents who were in the audience and answered questions from Board Members.

Board Members thanked Mr. Stepner for the report and for acknowledging that the school has a lot of work to do to improve student achievement.

B. Report on Howard Gardner Community Charter School for the 2015-16 School Year

Mr. Tessier introduced Director Beverly Bautista, who reported on Gardner Charter's results of the CAASPP. Ms. Bautista recognized Gardner staff members and parents who were in the audience and answered questions from Board Members.

Board Members thanked Ms. Bautista for the report and congratulated her on the improvements the school made.

C. Report on Results of 2016 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and Local Measures Assessments

Mr. Tessier introduced Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction Services and Support Gloria Ciriza. Mrs. Ciriza presented

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information regarding results of the recently administered CAASPP testing as well as Local Measures assessments results. She also answered questions from Board Members.

Chula Vista Educators President Manuel Yvellez spoke on this item.

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Oral Communications provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board on non-agenda items. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks to five minutes. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the President may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. No Board action can be taken.

Michelle Anderson was called to the podium but did not speak. Mr. Yvellez spoke regarding other ways to report testing data.

5. APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR (Action)

The following items listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the Board in one action. There will be no discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff, or public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.

Before approval of the Consent Calendar, President Reyes pulled Items 5.B. , 5.1., and 5.N.

Motion: TREMPER, Second: BUNKER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

A. Adopt Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting August 10, 2016

Oral Communications

Consent Calendar

B. Adopt Resolution Regarding Absence of Board Vice President 2016-17.14 Marissa A. Bejarano, from the August 10, 2016, Regular Board Meeting Due to an Unexpected Commitment

Vice President Bejarano said she would abstain from voting on this item.

Motion: TAMAYO, Second: REYES, Abstain: BEJARANO Vote: FOUR A YES

C. Approve and/or Ratify Human Resources Items A Through M

Dr. Thiel introduced new employees: Teachers Daniela Rosselli and Matt Hunter (Juarez-Lincoln).

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He also introduced J. Hunter Grambrell, who was promoted from Computer Support Technician I to Transportation Manager.

D. Adopt Resolution Endorsing the 2016 RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN 2016-17-16

E. Adopt Resolution Proclaiming October 9-15, 2016, as Week of the 2016-17-17 School Administrator in the Chula Vista Elementary School District

F. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the District to Accept TransNet Active 2016-17-18 Transportation Program Grant Funds and Execute a Grant Agreement with San Diego Association of Governments

G. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Center for Compassionate Care of The Elizabeth Hospice for the Period of September 16, 2016, Through June 30, 2019

H. Approve Agreement with The Children's Partnership and the Chula Vista Community Collaborative for the Period of September 8, 2016, Through June 30, 2017

I. Approve Agreement with Illuminate Education, Inc., for the Period of September 8, 2016, Through June 30, 2020

Mr. Yvellez spoke on this item.

In answer to questions by Clerk Tremper and Board Member Bunker, Dr. Escobedo explained that for any software purchase, the District does its due diligence in looking at what the market has to offer and in negotiating the cost before recommending entering into a contract. He explained that this specific software is used in the District for a variety of purposes (such as report cards). Board Member Tamayo said there are multiple options that need to be considered before moving to new software platforms. He also said that software can be very costly.

Motion: BEJARANO, Second: TREMPER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

J. Ratify Agreement with San Diego Unified Port District for Transportation Services for the Coastal Education Program at Living Coast Discovery Center for the Period of August 5, 2016, Through June 30, 2017

K. Ratify Submission of Application for Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant on Behalf of the Chula Vista Community Collaborative for the 2016-17 School Year

L. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with South Bay Community Services for School-Based Prevention and Early Intervention Services for the Period of September 8, 2016, Through June 20, 2017

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M. Ratify Subagreement with San Diego State University Research Foundation to Develop and Implement a Leader Tracking System for the Period of July 1, 2016, Through December 31, 2017

N. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District on Behalf of Arroyo Vista and Mae L. Feaster Charter Schools for Participation in Middle School Sports League for the 2016-17 School Year

President Reyes and Board Member Tamayo abstained from voting on this item.

Motion: TREMPER, Second: BUNKER, Abstain: REYES, TAMAYO Vote: THREE A YES

0. Ratify Renewal of Agreement with Fluence Learning, LLC, for Formative Assessment Services for the 2016-17 School Year

P. Ratify Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Master Contract with The Institute for Effective Education for Special Education and Related Services for Individuals with Exceptional Needs for the 2016-17 School Year

Q. Ratify Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Individual Services Agreements with The Institute for Effective Education for Students No. 302648, No. 303617, and No. 304182 for the 2016-17 School Year

R. Approve Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District for Compressed Natural Gas

S. Approve Agreement with H.M. Pitt Laboratories, Inc., for Environmental Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing on an As-Needed Basis for the Period of September 8, 2016, Through June 30, 2017

T. Adopt Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limits for Fiscal Years 2016-17-19 2015-16 and 2016-17 Pursuant to Article XI liB (Gann Amendment) of the California State Constitution

U. Adopt Resolution Declaring September 2016 as Attendance 2016-17-20 Awareness Month in the Chula Vista Elementary School District

V. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Utilization of the National 2016-17-21 Association of State Procurement Officials Value Point Contract No. MNWNC-1 08, Through the State of California, Department of General Services, Participating Addendum No. 7-15-70-34-003 Awarded to Dell Marketing, L.P. , Through March 31, 2017, for the Purchase of a Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Solution

W. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Utilization of the lnterlocal Purchasing 2016-17-22 System Board of Directors of Region VIII Education Service Center,

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Contract No. 11042816 Awarded to Mac to School for the Period of September 8, 2016, Through April 27, 2017

X. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Utilization of Alhambra Unified School 2016-17-23 District Request for Proposal No. 1173-15/16 Frozen and Refrigerated Food Distribution with Gold Star Foods for the Period of September 8, 2016, Through July 31, 2017

Y. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 32' x 30' 2016-17-24 Relocatable Classroom Building for Arroyo Vista Charter School in the Amount of $147,676 from Silver Creek Industries, Inc., Pursuant to Bid No. 14/15-3

Z. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 120' x 32' 2016-17-25 Relocatable Classroom Buildings for Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School in the Amount of $437,377.28 from Silver Creek Industries, Inc., Pursuant to Bid No. 14/15-3

AA. Approve Overnight Study Trips for Fourth Grade Students from Corky McMillin Elementary School to the Star of India on January 19-20 and January 26-27, 2017

BB. Accept Donations 2016-17-26

CC. Ratify Purchase Orders, Warrants, and Checks Written/Issued 2016-17-27 Through August 31, 2016

DO. Approve and/or Ratify lnservice/Travel Requests 2016-17-28

EE. Approve and/or Ratify Requests for Use of District Facilities 2016-17-29

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings

A. (1) Conduct Public Hearing; and

Mr. Tessier said the District is asking the Board to conduct a public hearing, make a determination, and adopt a resolution that every District student has access to core textbooks and instructional materials.

President Reyes opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address this item.

Mr. Yvellez spoke on this item.

President Reyes closed the public hearing.

Board Members asked questions that were answered by Mr. Tessier and Dr. Escobedo.

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(2) Adopt Resolution for the 2016-17 School Year Regarding 2016-17.30 Sufficiency of Instructional Materials and the Williams Class Action Settlement with the State of California

Motion: BEJARANO, Second: TREMPER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

7. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS Administrative

A. Approve Submittal of 2015-16 Year-End Summary of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances

Mr. Esquivel gave an overview of the District's unaudited actuals financial report and answered questions from Board Members.

President Reyes expressed that while it is good that our ending balance is healthy, the amount reserved for economic uncertainties is huge and that there are student needs that can be met with those monies.

Mr. Yvellez and Teacher Susan Skala also addressed the reserve for economic uncertainties.

Motion: TREMPER, Second: BEJARANO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

8. FIRST AND SECOND READINGS, BOARD POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND BOARD BYLAWS

A. First Reading: Proposed Revisions to Exhibit (B) 9270, Conflict of Interest

Dr. Escobedo explained that every two years, the District must review its Conflict of Interest code to ensure it is up to date. After Board Bylaw and Exhibits (A) and (B) 9270, Conflict of Interest, were reviewed, it was determined that only Exhibit B required revisions to reflect changes to titles of current positions and to add new positions.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS/REPORTS

A. Report Calendar to Board of Education

B. Report on the Fiscal Impact of Increasing Classified Employee Hourly Rates by One Dollar Per Year Until $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage is Reached

Mr. Esquivel presented information on all District classified salary ranges- below and at or above $15 per hour-and the number of employees in each range. He reviewed the impact the increases would have on the District's finances and stated the District will also

Action Items

First and Second Readings

Information Items/Reports

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need to consider the impact of the $15 m1n1mum hourly rate on employees who earn more than $15 per hour. Mr. Esquivel stated that any changes to classified salaries, which affect Chula Vista Classified Employees Organization members, must be negotiated.

Board Members thanked Mr. Esquivel for the report, made comments regarding the information, and asked clarification questions that were answered by Mr. Esquivel and Dr. Escobedo.

Mr. Yvellez spoke on this item.

10. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Bejarano: • Congratulated the new Assistant Superintendent and Executive Director.

Mrs. Bunker: • Welcomed the new employees. • Thanked staff members who make preparations for Board meetings,

commenting that at every meeting, Board Members ask for a number of reports on a variety of subjects, and staff members prepare the reports, which help make the topics clear for Board Members.

• Commented that she is very excited that the swimming program [Operation Splash] has expanded again. Thanked Heather Cruz for her work and Kaiser Permanente for funding the effort.

Dr. Reyes: • Requested a report that compares east side vs. west side [District

schools] regarding the number of special education students; number of students tested for each special education disability category; services provided for each disability category; and number of requests for special education testing received . Said he is also very interested in knowing how many requests for testing are actually completed.

Mr. Tamayo: • Thanked everyone who remained at the Board meeting . • Said the Board heard great news during the meeting-regarding test

score results and about the two District schools that moved out of Program Improvement. Remarked that at every meeting, Board Members learn about positive things.

• Commented that it is good to be part of Chula Vista Elementary [School District] .

Dr. Tremper: • Shared that one of the Mexican dignitaries who visited the District [in

October] contacted her. The person's wife is a special educator and she is very interested in visiting District schools.

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• Regarding the report requested by President Reyes, recommended using the numbers that were sent to the state [California Department of Education] in June. Said the numbers are cumulative.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMUNICATION

Dr. Escobedo: • Said that, regarding the swimming program, it is great to note there have

been no drowning deaths [in Chula Vista in the last five years] and that part of the reason is that the Board has placed emphasis on water safety and this makes a big difference in children's lives.

• Shared that he would join a District team at an equity conference the following week, adding that the Board is very interested in addressing cultural proficiency. Added the team will provide presentations and also learn from Pedro Noguera, who is one of the foremost speakers and intellectuals in the process of cultural proficiency.

• Welcomed some of his students who were in attendance. Commented that they are in the process of getting their administrative credentials and were present to learn about board meetings. Addressed them to say he hoped they learned a lot.

12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

President Reyes adjourned to closed session at 9:07P.M. in accordance with the following:

Government Code Sections 3549.1 (d) and 54957.6: Collective Bargaining/Employee Negotiations; Agency Negotiator: Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP; Employee Organizations: Chula Vista Classified Employees Organization (CVCEO); Chula Vista Educators (CVE); Nonrepresented Employees

Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Conference with Legal Counsel ­Existing Litigation: Settlement Agreement with Chula Vista Educators Regarding the Matter of Certificated Employee No. 1092016557

Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Conference with Legal Counsel­Anticipated Litigation: Settlement with Certificated Employee No. 1082016805

13. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

President Reyes reconvened to open session at 9:25P.M. with all Board Members present and said that Clerk Tremper would make an announcement.

Superintendent's Communication

Closed Session

Open Session

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Clerk Tremper announced that the Board:

Approved a settlement agreement with Chula Vista Educators regarding the matter of Certificated Employee No. 1092016557.

Motion: BUNKER, Second: BEJARANO Vote: BEJARANO, BUNKER, REYES, TAMAYO, TREMPER

Approved the settlement with Certificated Employee No. 1082016805.

Motion: BEJARANO, Second: TAMAYO Vote: BEJARANO, BUNKER, REYES, TAMAYO, TREMPER

14. ADJOURNMENT

President Reyes adjourned the meeting at 9:27P.M.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016, AT 6 P.M.

Adjournment

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