Mountain View Whisman School District

Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting


1400 Montecito Avenue

September 5, 2019

5:30 PM

(Live streaming available at www.mvwsd.org)

 

As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone upon entering.

 

Under Approval of Agenda, item order may be changed. All times are approximate.

I.CALL TO ORDER (5:30 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
A.Pledge
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Wilson.
B.Roll Call

Present:  Blakely, Conley, Gutiérrez, Wheeler, Wilson

Absent:

C.Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Jose Gutierrez and seconded by Devon Conley to approve the agenda, as presented.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

II.OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD CONCERNING ITEMS ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
No member of the public wished to address the Board concerning the items on the Closed Session agenda. 
III.CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.
A.Potential/Existing Litigation
1.Potential Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation, 1 potential case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d):
Significant exposure to litigation, 1 potential case
2.Existing Litigation: 1 case

Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Existing litigation:  one case

Name of Case:  Jane Doe v. Mountain View Whisman School District

B.Public Employment: Director of Fiscal Services
IV.RECONVENE OPEN SESSION (6:30 p.m.)
The meeting was reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
A.Closed Session Report
Ms. Wilson reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
V.SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Dedication of New District Office and Gail Urban Moore Leadership Center
A motion was made by Devon Conley and seconded by Laura Blakely to approve Resolution No. 03-090519, Board of Trustees Room Dedicated as the Gail Urban Moore Leadership Center, as presented.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

VI.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be handled with one action; however, any item may be removed from consideration by individual Board Members or the Superintendent.  
A motion was made by Ellen Wheeler and seconded by Jose Gutierrez to approve all items on the Closed Session agenda, as presented.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

A.Personnel Report
1.Personnel Report to the Board of Trustees
B.Minutes
1.Minutes for August 22, 2019
C.Contracts
1.Contract(s) for Ratification or Review
D.Resolution No. 01-090519 Gann Appropriations Limit
E.Board Policy No. 6145, Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities
F.2018-2019 Fund 25 Developer Fee Report
VII.COMMUNICATIONS
A.Employee Organizations
No member of the employee organizations wished to address the Board. 
B.District Committees
No report at this time. 
C.Superintendent
Dr. Rudolph introduced Nadia Ruelas Pongo, the new Director of Fiscal Services.   He also congratulated all of the teachers who will be granted permanent status tonight.
VIII.COMMUNITY COMMENTS

This is the time reserved for community members to address the Board on items that are not on the agenda.  The Board and Administration welcome this opportunity to listen; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Board is not permitted to take action on non-agenda items. 

 

Speakers are requested to complete a speaker card and state their name for the record.

 

If there are additional comments after 10 minutes have elapsed, this item may be continued after all the action and discussion items are completed.

 

Notes on Community Comments on Agendized Items
The staff presentation to the Board will occur first for each item.  The Board will then ask clarifying questions.  Afterwards, the community will be invited to comment.  Any person wishing to speak will be granted up to three (3) minutes at the time the item appears on the agenda.  Comments will be taken for up to 10 minutes, with extra time allowed for translation, as needed.  Prior to addressing the Board, each speaker is requested to complete a speaker card (located on the counter near the door), give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant, and state his/her name for the record.  We ask that you speak from the podium so that we may better hear you.  At the conclusion of remarks or after 10 minutes has elapsed, the public comment portion is closed for that item and the Board will return to their own deliberations and comments.  Please see the Board's "Welcome" brochure for more specifics on how Board meetings are run.  The Board is grateful to have district personnel in the audience.  These personnel may be consulted during the Board's discussion on any item.

No member of the public wished to address the Board.  
IX.REVIEW AND ACTION
A.Newly Permanent Teachers for 2019-2020 (60 minutes)
A motion was made by Jose Gutierrez and seconded by Devon Conley to approve permanent status for the following employees:.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

Carmen Algieri                                           Huff

Lauren Ball                                                Theuerkauf

Vanessa Bui                                               Bubb

Guadalupe Carranza                                 Special Ed Preschool

Alicia Carter                                               Crittenden

Stephanie Chiao                                        Graham

Amanda Chung (0.2 FTE)                          Vargas

Scott Church                                              Crittenden

Amanda Clem                                            Stevenson

Azucena Corral-Pinela                               Graham

Jennifer deGraaff (0.7 FTE)                       Mistral

Catherine Flint                                            Graham

Nastassia Hamor                                        Bubb

Brenda Jarillo Rabling                                Mistral

Sarah Johnston                                          Theuerkauf

Danielle Kosiorek                                       Theuerkauf

Casey Kuhlow                                            Theuerkauf

Jane Kwon                                                 Monta Loma

Jessica Lee                                                Graham

Melissa Reavis                                           Huff

Deanna Mai                                                Monta Loma

Chelsea McDonald                                     Graham

Chris Mello                                                  Huff

Carolina Meraz Garcia                                Mistral

O Adelina Bonano                                       District Office

Kristin Montgomery                                     Huff

Iris Morales                                                 Mistral

Ryann Pollock                                             Mistral

Krista Berry                                                 Graham

Mikayla Richardson                                    Mistral

Christi Schwoob                                          District Office

Zoe Sharp                                                   Stevenson

Emmanuel Solorzano                                 Crittenden

Michelle Stevenson                                     Landels

Katie Stout                                                   Bubb

Ralph Kent Turner                                       Graham

Nicholas Van Damme                                  Graham

Danielle Villa (0.83 FTE)                              Crittenden

Claire Weber                                                Graham

Katie Yost                                                     Theuerkauf

B.Amendment to Education Enhancement Reserve Joint Powers Agreement (30 minutes)
A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Jose Gutierrez to approve the Education Enhancement Reserve Joint Powers Agreement, as presented.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

X.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
A.Seamless Summer 2019 Food Program (20 minutes)
The Board heard a report on the Seamless Summer feeding program that took place during the summer.  
B.2018-2019 Unaudited Actual Budget Report (20 minutes)
The Board heard a report on the 2018-19 Unaudited Actual Budget Report.  
XI.BOARD UPDATES

Ms. Wilson:

1. 1:1 with Dr. Rudolph
2. Back to School Night at Vargas on 9/4
3. Vargas PTA meeting on 9/5
4. Coordinate Board Retreat for 9/8

 

Ms. Wheeler:

1.     Attended the first PTA meeting of the year of Landels School.

2.     Attended the first-ever meeting of the new north county Dyslexia Parents Support Group. This group plans to meet monthly at the Mountain View Recreation Center.

3.     Met with Mountain View City Councilmember Lucas Ramirez.

4.     Facilitated the bimonthly meeting of the League of Women Voters Education Committee of Santa Clara County.

5.     Attended the first PTA Council meeting of this school year.

6.     Attended the first Challenge Team meeting of this school year.

7.     Attended a forum at Stanford titled “Does Artificial Intelligence Belong in the Classroom.”

 

 

XII.ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Ms. Wheeler asked for a presentation on services in the district for dyslexic children.   A majority of the trustees agreed with the request. 
XIII.FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES
A.Future Board Meeting Dates

September 19, 2019 - resolution regarding instructional materials

October 10, 2019 - enrollment update

October 24, 2019 - site plans

November 7, 2019 - dashboard and goals update

XIV.ADJOURNMENT (8:45 p.m.)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

NOTICES FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS

 

1. 

RECORDING OF MEETINGS:

The open session will be video recorded and live streamed on the District's website (www.mvwsd.org).

 

2.

CELL PHONES:

As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone upon entering. 

 

3. 

FRAGRANCE SENSITIVITY:

Persons attending Board meetings are requested to refrain from using perfumes, colognes or any other products that might produce a scent or chemical emission. 

 

4.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENGLISH TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION:

The Mountain View Whisman School District is dedicated to providing access and communication for all those who desire to attend Board meetings. Anyone planning to attend a Board meeting who requires special assistance or English translation or interpretation is asked to call the Superintendent's Office at (650) 526-3552 at least 48 hours in advance of the time and date of the meeting.

 

El Distrito Escolar de Mountain View Whisman esta dedicado a proveer acceso y comunicacion a todas las personas que deseen asistir a las reuniones de la Junta. Se pide que aquellas personas que planean asistir a esta reunion y requieren de asistencia especial llamen a la Oficina del Superintendente al (650) 526-3552 con por lo menos 48 horas de anticipacion del horario y fecha de esta reunion, para asi poder coordinar los arreglos especiales.

 

5.DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:
Documents provided to a majority of the Governing Board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the District Office, located at 1400 Montecito Avenue during normal business hours. 

Los documentos que se les proveen a la mayoria de los miembros de la Mesa Directiva sobre los temas en la sesion abierta de este orden del dia estaran disponibles para la inspeccion publica en la Oficina del Distrito, localizada en el 1400 Montecito Avenue durante las horas de oficinas regulares.