Mountain View Whisman School District

Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting


1400 Montecito Avenue

October 24, 2019

6:00 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 (6:00 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A.Pledge
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from Landels School. 
B.Roll Call

Present:  Blakely, Conley, Gutiérrez, Wheeler, Wilson

Absent:  

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

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

II.SCHOOL SHOWCASE - Landels School
III.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 items on the Closed Session agenda. 
IV.CLOSED SESSION (6:15 p.m)
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 6:08 p.m
A.Potential Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Cod 54956.9, sub. (d)(2): 3 potential cases
B.Negotiations
1.Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code 54957.6)

Agency designated representatives:   Ayindé Rudolph, Carmen Ghysels, Swati Dagar, Acantha Ellard, Ryan Santiago, Jonathan Pearl

Employee Organization:  Mountain View Educators Association

C.Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
V.RECONVENE OPEN SESSION (7:45 p.m.)
The meeting was reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
A.Closed Session Report
Ms. Wilson reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
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 Jose Gutierrez and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve all items on the Consent 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 October 10, 2019
C.Contracts
1.Contract(s) for Ratification or Review
D.Bubb School Book Discard
E.Master Plan Strategies to Address Future Enrollment Growth (formerly North Bayshore Precise Plan School Site(s))
F.Mountain View Whisman School District Portable Refresh Project Change Order No. 2 - BRCO Contractors
VII.COMMUNICATIONS
A.Employee Organizations
No member of the employee organizations was present to address the Board. 
B.District Committees
No report at this time. 
C.Superintendent
Dr. Rudolph reported that Ms. Blakely has been awarded the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce's Athena Award.
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 community wished to address the Board. 
IX.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION - Seeking Input
A.Bonding Capacity and Options (45 minutes)
The Board heard a report on bonding capacity and different options available for a bond. 
B.Wellness Topic #1: Middle School Start Times (20 minutes)

The Board heard a report on upcoming changes to middle school start times as required by a new law that was approved recently.  

 

A motion was made by Mr. Gutiérrez and seconded by Ms. Wilson to extend the meeting until no later than 11:00 p.m.  

 

Ayes:  Blakely, Conley, Gutiérrez, Wheeler, Wilson

Noes: 

C.Challenges: Future Growth (60 minutes)
The Board heard options related to future growth in the district and discussed how to best address the growth. 
X.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION - Information
A.Local Control Accountability Plan Local Indicators (20 minutes)
The Board heard a report on the Local Control Accountability Plan Local Indicators. 
XI.BOARD UPDATES

Ms. Blakely:

1.  Attended 3 meetings at CHAC as MVWSD JPA rep
2.  Attended Board walk-through of Stevenson with Superintendent and Principal
3.  Attended City Council meeting
4.  Met with 5 City Council members
5.  1:1 Meeting with Superintendent
6.  Attended Bond Oversight Committee meeting
7.  Met with 1 MVLA High School District trustee

Ms. Wheeler:

1.     Attended a forum featuring the new Berkeley Unified School District Superintendent, Brent Stephens.

2.     Attended Bubb Elementary School’s October PTA meeting.

3.     Attended Mistral Elementary School’s October Principal’s Coffee.

4.     Attended MVWSD’s Parent U forum on mental health.

5.     Had my monthly 1:1 meeting with Superintendent Rudolph.

6.     Read and very strongly recommend Paul Tough’s new book: The Years That Matter Most – How College Makes or Breaks Us.

7.     Related to the Paul Tough book, I have been visiting colleges on my recent vacations. Colleges visited this time: Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA (a small private liberal arts college), Washington State University in Pullman, University of Idaho, CSU Fresno, and University of California at Merced. Ask me.

XII.ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Ms. Blakely asked if there could be a discussion item on an agenda prior to the CBSA conference to talk about officers for next year. 
XIII.FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES
A.Future Board Meeting Dates

November 7, 2019 - site plans, dashboard and goals update

November 21, 2019 - potential bond or parcel tax election

December 12, 2019 - First Interim Report

January 9, 2020 - Audit reports

January 23, 2020 - SARC approval

XIV.ADJOURNMENT (10:00 p.m.)
The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 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.