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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 February 17, 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 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 Students from Arroyo Vista Charter, Hazel Goes Cook Elementary, Discovery Charter, John J. Montgomery Elementary, Robert L. Mueller Charter, and Burton C. Tiffany Elementary Schools

Student Makenna Luffborough (Arroyo Vista) led the Pledge of Allegiance and joined Students Alexandria Ayala (Montgomery),

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Kayla Davis (Cook), Bryce Garrod (Discovery), Vanessa Ledezma (Mueller) , and Noah Rosenberg (Tiffany) 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 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.

2. APPROVE AGENDA (Action)

Motion: TREMPER, Second: BEJARANO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

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

A. Report on District Cohort Schools: Arroyo Vista Charter, Hazel Goes Cook Elementary, Discovery Charter, John J. Montgomery Elementary, Robert L. Mueller Charter, and Burton C. Tiffany Elementary for the 2014-15 School Year

Mr. Tessier introduced Principal Lead Patricia Roth (Arroyo Vista), who presented the members of her cohort by school-Associate Principal Mary-Margaret Landers (Arroyo Vista), Principal Gabriela Llamas (Cook) , Principal Sandy Du-Song and Associate Principal Neil MacGaffey (Discovery) , Principal Monica Ruiz (Montgomery), Principal Dr. Maureen Deluca and Associate Principals Andrew Estrada and Marisol Robledo (Mueller) , and Principal Christopher Carroll (Tiffany). The group presented a video to 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 (CAASPP). They also answered questions from Board Members.

Board Members commended and congratulated the presenters and remarked on a variety of topics related to the cohort's report, e.g., collaboration that includes teachers and parents.

B. Report on Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School for the 2014-15 School Year

Mr. Tessier introduced Director Amber Goslee, who presented Assistant Director David Trautman and provided a report on da Vinci's efforts towards achieving the school's LCAP goals and on the results of the CAASPP.

Approve Agenda

Presentations/ Awards


Ms. Goslee also introduced Students Jamie Armstrong, Leah Armstrong, Alyna Michelle Colon, Mario Egan, Bella Gonzalez, Denise Gonzalez, Cosette Hammans, Michelle Leyva-Villareal, Omar Lizarraga, Ruben Rincon, Jose-Luis Rodriguez, Esmeralda TagleBarrera, and Noor Zaidan and Advisor Veronica Vazquez. The students presented a video they created featuring the charter school. They also shared their experiences in making the video.

Board Members thanked the students and Ms. Goslee for the presentation and asked a variety of questions related to truancy and English Learners, which were answered by Ms. Goslee and Mr. Trautman.

President Reyes commended the students for their work on the video and presented each of them with a Certificate of Appreciation

C. Report on Technology Integration in Instruction

Mr. Tessier gave an overview regarding efforts to integrate technology in instruction and to ensure the District's network infrastructure will continue to support the use of technology for instructional purposes. He also introduced Teachers Brad Bielawski (Allen) and April Chapman (Hedenkamp), who provided information on how they take advantage of technology in their respective classrooms and presented video clips of students sharing how they use Microsoft OneNote.

Board Members thanked the presenters for the report and commended them. They also commented on their report and about the use of technology in instruction. Board Members asked questions that were answered by Mr. Tessier.

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.

Teacher Susan Skala spoke regarding the English-Language Arts curriculum recently approved by the state and asked when the District would embark in the adoption process.

Chula Vista Educators (CVE) President Manuel Yvellez spoke to encourage the District to accept the settlement offer from CVE related to the Contract Hours Grievance.

Oral Communications


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 approving the Consent Calendar, Dr. Reyes pulled Items 5.B., 5.F., and 5.G. to be discussed and voted on separately.

Motion: TAMAYO, Second: BUNKER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

A. Adopt Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting January 20, 2016

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

President Reyes asked a question related to a consultant for a private school, which was answered by Dr. Escobedo.

Motion: BUNKER, Second: BEJARANO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

C. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Chula Vista Educators for Change in the Teacher Selection Process for Extended-Day Programs

D. Ratify Agreement with San Diego County Superintendent of Schools for Project Cal-Well for the Period of October 1, 2015, Through September 30, 2016

Consent Calendar

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E. Adopt Resolution Declaring March 2, 2016, as Read Across America 2015-16.63 Day in the Chula Vista Elementary School District

F. Approve Single Plans for Student Achievement for the 2015-16 School Year

Mr. Yvellez addressed the goals as identified in the Single Plans for Student Achievement Plans.

Motion: TAMAYO, Second: BEJARANO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

G. Approve Submission of the Academic Criterion in English-Language Arts for Reclassification of English Learners to Fluent English Proficient

Mr. Yvellez spoke on this item and expressed support.

Motion: TREMPER, Second: TAMAYO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

H. Approve Upgrade of Services and Extension of Contract for Proposal No. 13/14-6-WAN with AT&T for Ethernet Services for the Period of July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2018


I. Approve Award of Bid No. 15/16-3 For Student Charter Transportation Services to Goldfield Stage Company; Royal Lines Charters, LLC; San Diego Scenic Tours, Inc.; Sun Diego Charter Company; Sundance Stage Lines, Inc.; and Wess Transportation Services, Inc., for the Period of February 18, 2016, Through February 17, 2017

J. (1) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Utilization of the National 2015-16.64 Association of State Procurement Officials Value Point Contract No. 1907, Through the State of California Department of General Services Participating Addendum No. 7-1 0-70-16; and

(2) Approve Award of Proposal No. 15/16-5 to Verizon Wireless for Cellular Phone Services for the Period of July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2017

K. Approve Award of Bid No. 15/16-7 to GEM Industrial Electric, Inc., for Site Work and Preparation for One Relocatable Building and Relocation and Renovation of Existing Relocatable Classrooms for Mae L. Feaster Charter School in the Amount of $174,600 for the Period of February 18, 2016, Through Completion of the Project

L. Approve Overnight Study Trips for Fourth Grade Students from Liberty Elementary School to the Star of India on March 11-12 and March 18-19, 2016

M. Approve Overnight Study Trips for Fourth Grade Students from Lilian J. Rice Elementary School to the Star of India on May 3-4 and May 1 0-11, 20 16

N. Ratify Purchase Orders, Warrants, and Checks Written/Issued 2015-16.65 Through January 29, 2016

0. Approve and/or Ratify lnservice/Travel Requests 2015-16.66

P. Approve and/or Ratify Requests for Use of District Facilities 2015-16.67

President Reyes recessed the meeting at 8:21 P.M.


President Reyes reconvened the meeting at 8:36 P.M.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings

A Conduct Public Hearing on Discovery Charter School Petition 2015-16.68 Renewal for the Period of July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2021

Mr. Tessier said the District had received a charter school petition renewal from Discovery. He introduced Ms. Du-Song, who


provided a presentation that included historical facts , academic data, and financial information for Discovery. Ms. Du-Song also introduced members of her staff and school community.

Board Members thanked Ms. Du-Song; commended her, the staff, parents, and students; and remarked on the level of collaboration that is evident.

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

Fifth Grade Student Brooke Watson, Former Student Miguel Aldrete, Parent Natalie Gibson, Discovery Teacher Association CoPresidents Maureen Arnold and Christina Thielemann, Parent Delfin Elgincolin , and Charter Board Member Matthew Herbst spoke about Discovery and expressed support for renewal of the charter.

President Reyes closed the public hearing.

B. (1) Conduct Public Hearing; and

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

Mr. Yvellez spoke to express support for submission of the Waiver Request.

President Reyes closed the public hearing.

(2) Authorize Submission of General Waiver Request to Allow Transitional Kindergarten Students to Attend School Fewer Minutes than Kindergarten Students


7. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS

None.

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

A. First Reading: Proposed Revisions to Administrative Regulation 3311, Business and Noninstructional Operations, Bids

Mr. Esquivel remarked that proposed revisions to the Administrative Regulation will incorporate language included in the California Uniform Public Construction Act that was approved in January 2016.

Administrative Action Items

First and Second Readings


B. First Reading: Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 4112.41, 4212.41, and 4312.41, All Personnel, Health Examinations

Dr. Thiel said the proposed revisions to the Board Policies reflect Education Code 49406 as amended by Assembly Bill 1667, which allows the use of a tuberculosis risk assessment questionnaire developed by the California Department of Public Health instead of the intradermal tuberculin test now required.

C. First Reading: Proposed Revisions to Administrative Regulation 5117, Students, Transfer Between Schools and Between School Districts

Mr. Esquivel commented that last year, District staff had provided an overview of the student transfer process to the Board and that the Administrative Regulation was updated based on feedback received from Board Members. He added that revisions include reorganization of the Administrative Regulation in an easier-to-read format that includes the major categories and components of the process.

D. First Reading: Proposed Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5141.4, Students, Child Abuse Prevention

Dr. Thiel said that the Board Policy and Administrative Regulations are being updated to ensure the District is in accordance with state and federal guidelines in regards to child abuse prevention and now reporting. He added that new wording includes the newly required mandated reporter training, which is currently done on an annual basis.

E. Second Reading/Approve: Howard Gardner Community Charter 2015-16.69 School Petition Renewal for the Period of July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2021

Mr. Tessier said that last month, Howard Gardner provided a presentation on the charter petition renewal and that the District is requesting its approval. He explained that some of the highlights of the current renewal petition include significant improvement of the academic goals, rigorous professional development, and integration ofthe LCAP.

California Charter School Association Michelle Anderson spoke in support of renewal of the charter. Mr. Yvellez addressed the Boardstating that he was speaking as an individual and not as President of CVE-to raise some concerns with the charter petition renewal.

Board Members also expressed concerns-focused mainly on the academic performance of Gardner students, specifically English Learners and Students with Disabilities and how to increase it. They also asked questions that Mr. Tessier and Gardner Director Shannon Richardson answered. Mr. Tessier explained that because this is a


baseline year for the CAASPP, it is very difficult to compare and contrast how achievement has been documented. He added that the charter renewal petition specifies that the school will make "significant improvement" (an increase of 10 percent) in CAASPP and that if Gardner does not meet this goal, the District has the discretion to start charter revocation proceedings the second year. He said that as the liaison for charters, he would be ensure Gardner presents a progress report to the Board next year.

Ms. Richardson answered questions from Board Members, detailed some of the steps the charter school has taken in order to improve student achievement, and emphasized that Gardner's goal is to be as good as District schools while serving a specific student population. She thanked the Board and Gardner students, parents, and staff who were in attendance.


9. GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS/REPORTS

A. Report Calendar to Board of Education

Board Member Tamayo requested two reports be added to the Report Calendar-one on the English-Language Arts curriculum adoption process and the second one on the Special Education Department, highlighting services and the process. President Reyes asked that the Special Education Department presentation also include data regarding the annual California Special Education Management Information System report. Vice President Bejarano requested a report on the District's crisis management plan and procedures.

10. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Bejarano: • Detailed what she wanted to see in the crisis management procedures

report, including but not limited to, preparation for an active shooter situation and training to prepare staff to help students during crises.

• Said that at the last California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly meeting, a presenter was introduced who is available to train staff to recognize individuals with mental illnesses and to be able to assist them in cases of mental breakdowns. Remarked that she is interested in having a large training for District staff and for the community at large.

Mrs. Bunker: • Commented that "collaboration" was one of the terms used throughout

the reports and that it is great that collaboration is changing the climate of the District-that everyone is working together and getting more involved.

Information Items/Reports

Board Communications


Dr. Reyes: • Thanked site and District administrators for staying late.

Ms. Tremper: • Thanked everyone who stayed late to support the different schools who

presented reports. • Thanked and commended all the presenters. • Said she served as a judge for the Spelling Bee and encouraged

everyone to ask schools to participate. Commented that she wants the Spelling Bee to be as big as the Speech Contest.

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMUNICATION

Dr. Escobedo: • Announced that Student Placement Manager Lisa Butler will also be

recognized as Administrator of the Year in the Central Office category.

12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

President Reyes adjourned to closed session at 10:09 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 54957: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/ Release

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 10:54 P.M.

Clerk Tremper announced that the Board :

Approved a settlement agreement with Employee No. 1012016044. Motion: BUNKER, Second: TAMAYO Vote: BEJARANO, BUNKER, REYES, TAMAYO, TREMPER

Authorized settlement negotiations with Chula Vista Educators through the District's attorney.

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

Superintendent's Communication

Closed Session

Open Session


14. ADJOURNMENT

President Reyes adjourned the meeting at 10:55 P.M.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016, AT 6 P.M.

Adjournment


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