NovusAGENDA

Mountain View Whisman School District

Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

1400 Montecito Avenue

December 12, 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 by Ms. Wilson at 6:02 p.m.


		A.	Pledge


		The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School.


		B.	Roll Call


		Present: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, 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 - Vargas School


		Principal Taylor of the Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School gave a presentation showcasing the success of their Read-a-Thon; "one person's success is everyone one's success."


	III.	OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD CONCERNING ITEMS ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA


		No members of the public wished to address the Board of Trustee concerning items on the Closed Session Agenda.


	IV.	CLOSED SESSION (6:15 p.m)


		The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 6:16 p.m.


		A.	Potential Litigation


			1.	Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of section 54956.9: one case
				Pending Litigation [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9] OAH case No. 2019090951


		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 (7:15 p.m.)


		The meeting was reconvened at 7:29 p.m.


		A.	Closed Session Report


		Ms. Wilson reported that the Board of Trustees approved a settlement agreement in OAH case No. 2019090951. This settlement resolves a student's claim regarding a Free and Appropriate Public Education.


	VI.	ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING


		The meeting was called to order by Dr. Rudolph at 7:30 p.m.


		A.	Roll Call


		Present: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson Absent:


		B.	Approval of Organizational Meeting Agenda


		A motion was made by Ellen Wheeler and seconded by Tamara Wilson to approve the organizational meeting agenda, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson


		C.	Election of Officers


		Ms. Wheeler nominated Ms. Wilson for President. The nomination was seconded by Ms. Blakely. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson Mr. Gutierrez nominated Ms. Conley for Vice President. The nomination was seconded by Ms. Wheeler. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson Ms. Conley nominated Mr. Gutierrez for Clerk. The nomination was seconded by Ms.Wheeler. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson


		D.	2020-21 Regular Board Meeting Calendar


		A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve the 2020-2021 Regular Board Meeting calendar, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson


		E.	Board Representative Assignments


		Board members expressed interest in various committees that require Board representation.


	VII.	CONSENT AGENDA


		All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be approved in one motion. If discussion is required, items may be removed for separate consideration.


		The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, "Team" can sometimes mean voting against staff "recommendation." Steven Nelson, If 2 abstain, is majority action 2 of the 3 remaining?


		A.	Personnel Report


			1.	Personnel Report to the Board of Trustees


		B.	Minutes


		C.	Contracts


			1.	Contract(s) for Ratification or Review


		D.	Huff School Book Discard


		E.	Mountain View Whisman School District Office New Construction Project Change Order No. 6 – Premier Builders, Inc.


		F.	Approval of Payroll Report and Accounts Payable Warrant List for the Month of November 2019


		G.	Board Bylaw No. 9321, Closed Session Purposes and Agendas


		H.	Board Bylaw No. 9323, Meeting Conduct


		I.	Board Policy No. 4216, Probationary/Permanent Status


		J.	Board Policy No. 5131, Conduct


		K.	Board Policy No. 4218, Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action


	VIII.	COMMUNICATIONS


		A.	Employee Organizations


		No member of the employee organizations was present to address the Board of Trustees.


		B.	District Committees


		On behalf of DELAC Jose Gutierrez asked why no meeting had been scheduled for the month of December.


		C.	Superintendent


		Dr. Rudolph wished everyone Happy Holidays and announced Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School would have power on Monday.


	IX.	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 of Trustees.


	X.	REVIEW AND ACTION


		A.	Crittenden Single Plan for Student Achievement (5 minutes)


		A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement for Crittenden Middle School, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, Please add "Chronic Absenteeism" to Goal 5 after Average Daily Attendance.


		B.	2019-2020 First Interim Budget Report (20 minutes)


		A motion was made by Jose Gutierrez and seconded by Devon Conley to approve the 2019-2020 First Interim Budget Report, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson


		C.	MVWSD Master Facilities Plan (10 minutes)


		A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve MVWSD Master Facilities Plan. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Patrick Neschleba, would like to see further study of shade structure and solar panel design of Crittenden before approving this part of the plan.


	XI.	REVIEW AND DISCUSSION


		A motion was made by Tamara Wilson and seconded by Devon Conley to change the order of the review and discussion items as follows:. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutierrez, Wheeler, Wilson A. Dress Code Policy B. 2018-19 State Preschool Annual Update C. Results for the California Dashboard Minutes are in agenda order.


		A.	MVWSD Results for the California Dashboard (30 minutes)


		The Board heard a presentation on the results of the California Dashboard.


		B.	2018-19 State Preschool Annual Update (20 minutes)


		A motion was made by Ms. Wheeler and seconded by Ms. Conley to extend the meeting until no later than 11:00 p.m. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Gutiérrez, Wheeler, Wilson Staff shared the findings and information on some current success, challenges, and goals of the district's preschool program. Ms. Wilson left the meeting at 9:49 p.m.


		C.	Dress Code Policy (30 minutes)


		Dr. Rudolph presented a report to the Board of Trustees on the Dress Code Policy. The following members of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Shannon Bengtson, we hope to address making changes to the dress code. Marlee Bengtson, we want to address making changes to the dress code. Adriana Eaton, we would like to change the dress code. Lucila Roehrs, dress code. Brian Eaton, please make the dress code fair and simpler. Jenifer Culver, I'd like to defer my time to Jasmine Teleki. Jasmine Teleki


	XII.	BOARD UPDATES


		Ms. Wheeler: 1. Attended an all-day conference at UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall by PACE/UC Berkeley titled “Toward a Vision in College Access: Re-evaluating College Admissions.” In brief: many of the expert panelists presented research describing how use of the SAT and ACT college admissions tests result in many under-represented minority students not being admitted to top colleges, and recommended that colleges utilize a student’s high school GPA instead. The GPA is a predictor of college success, whereas high SAT/ACT scores are not. I note that the Paul Tough book I recommended in one of my recent Board Update traces this same point. 2. Helped at this year’s Cops and Gobblers event. 3. Attended a Thanksgiving meal with MVWSD staff. 4. Attended the December meeting of SELPA/CAC 1. 5. Attended the PTA Council Annual Holiday Brunch. 6. Attended the annual California School Boards Association convention. 7. Attended the annual re-organization meeting of the Organization Committee of the Santa Clara County Office of Education as a member of this committee. 8. Attended the December meeting of Strong Start at the SCCOE. 9. Attended a forum on the new charter schools laws hosted by the SCCOE. 10. Attended the December meeting of Challenge Team. 11. Met with Trustee Conley.


	XIII.	ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS


	XIV.	FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES

A.

Future Board Meeting Dates

January 9, 2020 - STEM Update, iReady Results

January 23, 2020 - SARC approval, audit reports

February 6, 2020 - Governor's 2020-21 Budget

March 5, 2020 - 2nd Interim Report


	XV.	ADJOURNMENT


		The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 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.