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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 January 20, 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 P.M.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Dr. Eduardo Reyes , President Mrs. Marissa A. Bejarano, Vice President (Arrived at 6:10 P.M.)

Ms. 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 Mrs. Yolanda Lopez, Communications Supervisor Mrs. Soreli M. Norton, Asst. to the Superintendent and Board of Education

C. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Greg Rogers Elementary School Students

Students Lola Cooke, Bryce De Jesus, Jefferson Peninoy, and Benjamin Vazquez led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jefferson spoke on school activities; presented a video of Joseph Casillas and Hilltop Drive students singing "One Nation;" and introduced students from Joseph Casillas, Hilltop Drive, Rogers, Salt Creek, Sunnyside,

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and Valle Lindo, who presented aT-shirt to each Board Member and to the Superintendent.

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 students from each of the six 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.

Before approving the agenda, President Reyes presented Clerk Tremper with a Certificate of Recognition for her service as Board President during the 2015 calendar year. He said Clerk Tremper did an excellent job that was evident in her leadership and her genuine care for students, teachers, administrators, and for the District as a whole. President Reyes added that Clerk Tremper's fellow Board Members appreciate her long hours, her dedication, and her work in guiding the Board and the Superintendent.

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

Approve Agenda

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

A. Report on District Cohort Schools: Joseph Casillas, Hilltop Drive, Greg Rogers, Salt Creek, Sunnyside, and Valle Lindo Elementary for the 2014-15 School Year

Mr. Tessier introduced Principal Lead Lisa Parker, who presented the members of her cohort by school-Principals Emiko Nakamura (Casillas), Principal Erika Taylor and Associate Principal Silvia Herrera-Flores (Rogers), Principal Lani Perez and Associate Principal Robert Cochran (Salt Creek), and Principal Theresa Corona (Valle Lindo). The group provided a report on the cohort's efforts to support Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals and on the results of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. They also answered questions from Board Members.

Board Members commended and congratulated the presenters and remarked on a variety of features of the presentation as well as the cohort model.

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

Oral Communications


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 .

Chula Vista Classified Employees Organization President Peter Zeitler thanked the Board for approving architectural services for air-conditioning systems in numerous school kitchens. He also asked Board Members to consider lifting the ban on serving flavored milk to students.

Chula Vista Educators President Manuel Yvellez wished the Board a Happy New Year and thanked them for their service. He also spoke on the certificated work hours grievance and urged a settlement.

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.

Motion: TREMPER, Second: TAMAYO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

A. Adopt Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Organizational Meeting December 9, 2015

B. Approve and/or Ratify Human Resources Items A Through J

Dr. Thiel introduced Lisa Brannen, who was promoted from School Secretary (Chula Vista Hills) to Business Services and Support Specialist (Education Service and Support Center).

C. Review Quarterly Report to the San Diego County Office of Education on Williams Complaints for the Period of October Through December 2015

D. Review Semester Report on Cal200 Physical Education Settlement for the Period of July Through December 2015

Consent Calendar

2015-16.54

E. Adopt Resolution Declaring February 5, 2016, as National Wear Red 2015-16.55 Day® in the Chula Vista Elementary School District

F. Ratify Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with the San Diego County Office of Education for Consulting Services to Address the Issue of Early Childhood Obesity in Support of the San Diego County Live Well San Diego Initiative for the Period of July 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2016


G. Approve Agreement with the California Family Resource Association and the Chula Vista Community Collaborative for the Immigration Education and Outreach Project for the Period of January 21, 2016, Through June 30, 2017

H. Ratify Agreement with the University of California, San Diego for the Gifted and Talented Education Certification Program for the Period of November 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2016

I. Approve Award of Bid No. 15/16-2 for Heating, Ventilating , and AirConditioning Equipment Replacement to Southcoast Heating & Air Conditioning LP in the Amount of $1,070,990 for the Period of January 21, 2016, Through Completion of the Project

J. Approve Award of Bid No. 15/16-4 to Presidio Networked Solutions Group for the Purchase of Network Hardware Equipment for the Period of March 1, 2016, Through February 28, 2017

K. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Election Under Public Contract Code 2015-16.56 Section 22030 for the District to Become Subject to California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act Procedures

L. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Utilization of the City of San Diego Bid 2015-16.57 No. 1 0015195-12Z for Furnishing Various Gasoline and Diesel Fuels from SoCo Group, Inc. , for the Period of January 23, 2016, Through January 22, 2017

M. Approve Overnight Study Trips for Fourth Grade Students from Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School to the Star of India on January 21-22 and January 25-26, 2016

N. Approve Overnight Study Trips for Fifth Grade Students from Clear View Elementary School to the Star of India on January 26-27 and January 27-28, 2016

0. Ratify Purchase Orders, Warrants, and Checks Written/Issued 2015-16.58 Through December 30, 2015

P. Approve and/or Ratify lnservice/Travel Requests 2015-16.59

Q. Approve and/or Ratify Requests for Use of District Facilities 2015-16.60

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings

A. Conduct Public Hearing on Howard Gardner Community Charter 2015-1 6.61 School Petition Renewal

Mr. Tessier said the District received a charter school petition renewal from Gardner Community Charter and that charter school staff would present a report. Director Shannon Richardson


presented members of her school community, who spoke in favor of renewing the charter petition: Students Janelle Corte, Robbie Foster, Gianna Keith, Santino Keith, Alan Lopez, Ziraili Martinez, Katelynn Nevarez, Begonia Perez-Aionso, and Eduardo Plummer; Teacher Linda Sennet; Parent and Instructional Aide Laura Gonzalez; Grandparent and Volunteer Luz Maria Gonzalez, Grandparent Patti McKelvey; and California Charter School Association Regional Manager Michelle Anderson .

Ms. Richardson presented a report on Gardner Community Charter that included a history of the school. She also introduced members of her staff and school community.

Board Members thanked Ms. Richardson for the report and thanked all the speakers. President Reyes presented Certificates of Appreciation to each of the students. Board Members also asked a variety of questions regarding the charter school, which were answered by Ms. Richardson .

President Reyes opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address this item. No one else spoke on this item. President Reyes closed the public hearing.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS

A. Accept Chula Vista Elementary School District 2014-15 Annual Audit Report

Mr. Esquivel said the District is requesting acceptance of its annual audit report. He introduced Mr. Brian Hadley, partner in Wilkinson Hadley King & Co., LLP, the company that conducted the audit for the year ending June 30, 2015. Mr. Hadley mentioned three elements of audit reports. First, the accountant's opinion, of which the District received the best-an "unmodified opinion"-that means the District's financial statements fairly present its financial position at year end . Second, the findings and recommendations page, saying there are two components to an audit-compliance and finances. The District only had one compliance finding on attendance at one of the schools, a common and easily-rectified finding. Third, the prior audit findings page that lists the prior year's findings and states if they were corrected. In closing, Mr. Hadley said the District passed "with flying colors" and mentioned there is a new change in governmental accounting standards the District never had to deal with before, which requires agencies to record a liability for pension costs. He also answered questions from Board Members.

Board Members thanked Mr. Hadley for his report and commended Mr. Esquivel and his staff for a great job.

Motion: TAMAYO, Second: TREMPER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

Administrative Action Items


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

None.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS/REPORTS

A. Report Calendar to Board of Education

Dr. Escobedo said the report requested by President Reyes regarding classified salaries had been added to the Report Calendar for April 2016.

B. Report on Governor's 2016-17 State Budget Proposal

Mr. Esquivel presented a brief overview of the Governor's proposed state budget for fiscal year 2016-17, which was released on January 7. He provided information on California's unemployment recovery, state revenues, major proposals as well as items not included in the budget, the reserve cap, the Governor's next steps, and specific elements the District is watching. Board Members thanked Mr. Esquivel for the report, commented on varied components of the Governor's budget, and asked questions which he answered.

Mr. Yvellez and Teacher Susan Skala (Chula Vista Hills) spoke on this item.

On a separate note, Ms. Skala also spoke in support of returning flavored milk to school menus.

10. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Bejarano: • Expressed her appreciation to the District for its handling of the tragic

accident that took place earlier in the month, which involved a Harborside student. Thanked staff members for notifying Board Members and keeping them informed and for assisting the students and families that were affected by the tragedy.

Mrs. Bunker: • Said it was very exciting having cohort and charter school presentations

during the same meeting and that it was a nice combination that showed how things are different. Added that it was wonderful to have so much parent and student participation.

• Thanked staff members, especially Mr. Esquivel and his department, for all their hard work involving the budget.

First and Second Readings

Information Items/Reports

Board Communications


Dr. Reyes: • Said the rest of the school year will be very exciting because the District

will have a very healthy budget. Commended Mr. Esquivel for the audit results and for everything he does to help the District maintain its finances in good shape.

• Remarked that he believes it is time now to start a conversation on next steps regarding the budget-how to wisely spend the money the District will receive in order to directly impact students.

• Commented that he really likes the fact that the school reports were changed to reflect the cohorts. Stated that he enjoyed hearing that principals meet and communicate frequently-even if they are far apart or come from very different schools. Said that it really adds value to the system when schools that have so many differences are able to learn from each other and grow together. Commended the principals for moving to and taking advantage of the cohort model, for talking to each other, and for working as a group to make their schools even better.

Mr. Tamayo: • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. Said he was able to spend time

with his family and that he hoped everyone also enjoyed their families and had time to reenergize in order to continue serving District students.

• Mentioned that he looks forward to the New Year, visiting more schools, and participating in multiple events. Added that, with the Visual and Performing Arts Program now in place, there are many more school and community events that involve student participation, which is great.

• Welcomed everyone back from the holiday break.

Ms. Tremper: • Thanked staff, parents, and students for the great presentations, adding

that the reports included a lot of good information. • Thanked her fellow Board Members for the certificate, saying that she

loves it. Commented that Christmas had not ended for her and that with the certificate and the T-shirt personalized with her name, she was a "happy camper."

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMUNICATION

Dr. Escobedo: • Said 2016 will be a great year. • Mentioned that he attended a meeting with superintendents and university

deans in San Diego. Added that one of the topics discussed was the teacher shortage and that even though it has not reached the District, just like "EI Nino, " it is coming-and will stay for several years. Commented that the District is making significant inroads and entering into a partnership with San Diego State University to explore novel ways of attracting future teachers and perhaps training them within the Districtespecially second-term student teachers-to see if the hiring and training processes can be accelerated. Remarked that special education is an

Superintendent's Communication


area of huge concern and that the District is considering working with out-of-state universities that focus on producing special education teachers to see how the credentialing process can fast-tracked , so these well-trained teachers can teach in California. Said the District wants to stay ahead of the teacher shortage and to attract "A" players, which is critical.

• Announced that the District has a new doctor-Myrtle S. Finney Elementary School Principal Olivia Amador-Valerie, who defended her dissertation earlier that day. Congratulated Mrs. Amador-Valerie on her achievement.

• Shared that it looks like the District may have three winners of the National Excellence in Urban Education Award. Said that he participated in Hilltop Drive's validation visit. Added that that J. Calvin Lauderbach and Finney were also identified as finalists.

12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

President Reyes adjourned to closed session at 8:33 P.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: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation in Joint Powers Authority Case No. 37-2013-00066055-CU-PO-CTL

Government Code Section 54956.9: Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation in Public Employment Relations Board Case No. ARB-13-0267 (Hours)

13. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

President Reyes reconvened to open session at 9:55P.M. Clerk Tremper announced that the Board of Education:

Gave authority to the [District's] attorney regarding Joint Powers Authority Case No. 37-201 3-00066055-CU-PO-CTL

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

Took no action on Public Employment Relations Board Case No. ARB-13-0267 (Hours), which will be revisited at the next meeting.

Closed Session

Open Session


14. ADJOURNMENT

President Reyes adjourned the meeting at 9:56 P.M.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016, AT 6 P.M.

Adjournment


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