Mountain View Whisman School District

Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting


1400 Montecito Ave. & 4700 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO

November 7, 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 Mistral School.
B.Roll Call

Present:  Blakely, Conley (via teleconference), 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 - Mistral School
Students from Gabriela Mistral School sang a song and recited a poem. 
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.
IV.CLOSED SESSION (6:15 p.m)
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.
A.Potential Litigation
1.Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of section 54956.9: one case
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 8:08 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 Ellen Wheeler and seconded by Laura Blakely to approve all items on the Consent Agenda, as presented.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson

Absent: Gutierrez

 

 

Mr.Gutierrez left the room and returned at 8:10 pm.

A.Personnel Report
1.Personnel Report to the Board of Trustees
B.Minutes
1.Minutes for October 24, 2019
C.Contracts
1.Contract(s) for Ratification or Review
D.Landels School Book Discard
E.Castro and Mistral School Book Discard
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
No report at this time. 
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.

The following member of the public addressed the Board:

  • Adam Jones, regarding Crittenden Middle Schools School Site Plan.  
IX.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
A.Dashboard Update (20 minutes)
The Board heard an update on progress toward goals in the Strategic Plan as well as Board goals. 
B.Questions for Mountain View City Council Regarding School Strategy (30 minutes)
The Board discussed questions regarding school strategy they would like presented to the City when the joint meeting is held on November 26. 
C.I-Ready Update (30 minutes)
The Board heard an update on iReady assessments and how results guide student instruction.
X.REVIEW AND ACTION
A.Single Plans for Student Achievement (30 minutes)
A motion was made by Ellen Wheeler and seconded by Devon Conley to approve the approve the Single Plans for Student Achievement for Bubb Elementary School, Castro Elementary School, Graham Middle School, Huff Elementary School, Landels Elementary School, Mistral Elementary School, Monta Loma Elementary School, Stevenson Elementary School, Theuerkauf Elementary School and Vargas Elementary School, as presented.

Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson

XI.ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
XII.FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES
XIII.BOARD UPDATES

Ms. Wheeler:

1. Attended a webcast of the PPIC forum featuring Linda Darling Hammond, new president of the State Board of Education, and Eloy Oakley, chancellor of California’s Community Colleges. The forum was titled “Improving Educational Opportunities in California” and both speakers spoke approvingly of the improved relations between the pre-K – 12 system and our community colleges system. They also reported favorably on the work that Governor Newsome is doing for all levels of education in California.

2. Attended the 23rd Anniversary Celebration for Mountain View’s Day Worker Center.

3. Attended the Key Donor Appreciation reception hosted by MVEF.

4. Attended a meeting of the Committee on District Organization of the Santa Clara Office of Education.

5. Facilitated a meeting of the education committee of the League of Women Voters of Santa Clara County held at the Santa Clara County Office of Education where County Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan described the work her office is doing to help school districts in our county help parents participate in the 2020 census.

6. Attended the annual Fall Dinner of the Santa Clara County School Boards Association.

7. Met with MVWSD Trustee Laura Blakely.

8. Attended the informal monthly lunch of the Santa Clara County School Boards Association.

9. Attended the annual brunch of Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian featuring panelists analyzing local, state, and national interests. This year the three panelists were U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, Joan E. Williams, author of White Working Class, and a polling researcher of America’s political moods.

10. Attended the November PTA Council meeting and gave the “trustee report” there.

11. Met with Assistant Superintendent Cathy Baur.

12. Attended the November Principals Coffee at Monta Loma Elementary School and also participated in classroom walkthroughs led by Principal Higgins and Superintendent Rudolph.

13. Attended the November 5th Mountain View City Council meeting to show support for MVWSD as the Council discussed and approved the East Whisman building plan that had been three years in the making. Councilmembers made a point to let the many parents and staff members who attended this meeting know that they will be having a meeting in January 2020 to discuss more fully a robust City/Schools plan.

 

XIV.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 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.