NovusAGENDA

Mountain View Whisman School District

Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

1400 Montecito Avenue

February 6, 2020

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 5:33 p.m.


		A.	Pledge


		The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students of Stevenson Elementary School. The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, "under God" should be designated voluntary


		B.	Roll Call


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


		C.	Approval of Agenda


		A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve the agenda, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, how to report out the Superintendent agreement


	II.	SCHOOL SHOWCASE - Stevenson School (10 minutes)


		Principal Ryan Santiago, staff and students of Stevenson Elementary School shared the Stevenson Core Values, which are the foundation for their Social-Emotional and Academic Learning.


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


		The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, teacher retention trends


	IV.	CLOSED SESSION (5:40 p.m)


		The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 5:53 p.m.


		A.	Potential Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation, 1 potential case


			1.	Potential Litigation: Gov. Code 54955.9 (d)


		B.	Public Employment: Superintendent


		C.	Negotiations

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

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code 54957.6)

Agency designated representatives: Ayindé Rudolph, Carmen Ghysels, Jonathan Pearl

Employee Organization: California School Employees Association

Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8)

Property: 333 Eunice Avenue, Mountain View

Agency negotiators: Dr. Ayindé Rudolph, Dr. Rebecca Westover

Negotiating parties: Action Day Primary Plus

Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease


		D.	Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release


	V.	RECONVENE OPEN SESSION (7:30 p.m.)


		The meeting was reconvened at 7:54 p.m.


		A.	Closed Session Report


		Ms. Wilson reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.


	VI.	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.


		A motion was made by Ellen Wheeler and seconded by Devon Conley to approve all items on the Consent Agenda, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez


		A.	Personnel Report


			1.	Personnel Report to the Board of Trustees


		B.	Minutes


			1.	Minutes for January 23, 2020


		C.	Contracts


		The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, C. Pull facilities rental/"discuss +12% for users"


			1.	Contract(s) for Ratification or Review


		D.	Theuerkauf Elementary School Multi-Use Room Increment 2 Project, Change Order No. 2– Coulter Construction, Inc


		The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson, Theuerkauf Change Order 2 "more over contingency"


		E.	Board Policy No. 6161.1, Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials


		F.	Board Policy No. 6174, Education for English Language Learners


		G.	Board Policy No. 3540, Transportation


		H.	Board Policy No. 3320, Claims and Actions Against the District


		I.	Board Policy No. 1330, Use of School Facilities


		J.	Board Policy No. 5123, Promotion/Acceleration/Retention


	VII.	COMMUNICATIONS


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		A.	Employee Organizations


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


		B.	District Committees


		No report at this time. The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson


		C.	Superintendent


		Dr. Rudolph reported to the Board of Trustees that a Plan of Action was put into place regarding the coronavirus and there has been diligent work with the school sites to monitor student illnesses.


	VIII.	COMMUNITY COMMENTS


		The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Mulissa Willetts


	IX.	REVIEW AND ACTION


		A.	Board Policy No 5132, Dress and Grooming (10 minutes)


		A motion was made by Devon Conley and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve Board Policy No 5132, Dress and Grooming, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Louis Roehrs, Appreciation for handling our concerns with the respect it deserved and with alacrity Rebecca Escober, The language in the proposed dress code does not indicate straps for shoes or tops. This is a safety concern for younger students at the elementary school.


		B.	Public Hearing: Initial Proposals for Mountain View Whisman School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 812 (CSEA) for Successor Agreement (10 minutes)


		A motion was made by Devon Conley and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve the Initial Proposals for Mountain View Whisman School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 812 (CSEA) for Successor Agreement. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez The Public Hearing was opened at 8:12 p.m. The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Steven Nelson The Public Hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m.


		C.	Title I Waiver - Theuerkauf Elementary School (20 minutes)


		A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Tamara Wilson to approve Title I Waiver for Theuerkauf Elementary School, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees. Steven Nelson


		D.	Theuerkauf Elementary School - Single Plan for Student Achievement (5 minutes)


		A motion was made by Devon Conley and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement for Theuerkauf Elementary School, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez


		E.	Resolution No. 01-020620, Support for Participation in 2020 Census (5 minutes)


		A motion was made by Laura Blakely and seconded by Ellen Wheeler to approve and adopt Resolution No. 01-020620, Mountain View Whisman School District Supporting Participation in Census 2020, as presented. Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez


	X.	REVIEW AND DISCUSSION


		A.	Split Roll Initiative Presentation by County Assessor Larry Stone (30 minutes)


		The Board of Trustees heard a Split Roll Initiative Presentation by County Assessor Larry Stone. The following members of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Brian Wheatley, I'm in favor of the board considering & hopefully passing a resolution in favor of schools & communities First Gloria Chun Too, Speak in support of the School & Community First Initiative Leanne Rzepiela, I am here to voice my support the School and Community First (Split Roll) Jessica Vollmer, Comment in support of School & Communities First Initiative (Split Roll) Charles DiFazio, Support School and Community First David Watson, Schools and community first will raise money for our schools, and it will do it in a way similar to other states.


		B.	2020 Census (20 minutes)


		A motion was made by Ellen Wheeler and seconded by Laura Blakely to move item X.B (REVIEW AND DISCUSSION) to IX (REVIEW AND ACTION). Ayes: Blakely, Conley, Wheeler, Wilson Absent: Gutierrez The Board of Trustees heard information from the Bureau of the Census regarding the 2020 Census.


		C.	2020-2021 Governor's Proposed State Budget (10 minutes)


		The Board of Trustees were presented information on the Governor's proposed state budget for 2020-2021.


		D.	Strategic Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan Update and Timeline (15 minutes)


		The Board of Trustees received an update on the development of the new Strategic Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan.


		E.	Feedback on Requirements for 2020-21 Calendar (10 minutes)


		The Board of Trustees heard feedback on requirements for the 2020-2021 calendar. The following member of the public addressed the Board of Trustees: Rebecca Escober, Feel it is important to align the internal vacation schedules with the high school but it seems there can be some flexibility with the start and end dates.


	XI.	BOARD UPDATES


		Ms. Wheeler: 1. Attended the Annual Economic Forecast offered by the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco. 2. Facilitated the regular bimonthly meeting of the education committee meeting of the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County. 3. Met with MVLA Trustee Fiona Walter. 4. Attended the January SSC meeting of Vargas Elementary School. 5. Attended a planning meeting of the committee helping to organize this year’s Champion for Youth breakfast. 6. Met with State Senator Jerry Hill with other League of Women Voters members. Senator Hill referenced issues related to education in the meeting. 7. Met with the Executive Director of the Santa Clara County School Boards Association.


	XII.	ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS - Special Education Update


	XIII.	FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES

Future Board Meeting Dates

February 29, 2020 - Retreat

March 5, 2020 - 2nd Interim Report

March 19, 2020 - Potential change in preschool fees

April 2, 2020 - Resolutions for staff appreciation, developer fee study


	XIV.	ADJOURNMENT


		The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 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.