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Board of Education Special Meeting
Palos Verdes Peninsula USD
July 03, 2018 3:00PM
Malaga Cove Administration Center 375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90275 and Via Teleconference Location: Marriott Cancun Resort Lobby, Boulevard Kukulcan, Retorno Chad L-41, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO 77500

A. 3:00 p.m. - Call to Order
Minutes:
The special session was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by the vice-president, Ms. Reid.
A.1. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The public will be given the opportunity to address the Board on closed session agenda items. Remarks shall be limited to three minutes per person.  The Board reserves the right to limit public comment beyond a total of fifteen minutes per agenda item.
Minutes:
None
B. Recess to Closed Session
Minutes:
Vice-President Reid announced that the Board would recess to Closed Session to discuss the following items:
B.1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Agency Designated Representative:  Trent Bahadursingh and Matthew Horvath

Employee Organizations: PVFA and CSEA Chapter 123

Unrepresented Employees:

Superintendent of Schools
Deputy Superintendent
Associate Superintendent, Business Services
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Executive Director, Secondary Education
Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction
Director, Fiscal Services
Director, Food Services
Director, Information Systems
Director, Maintenance and Operations
Director, Purchasing
Director, Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services
Assistant Director, Fiscal Services
Coordinator, BTSA
Coordinator, Human Resources
Coordinator, Student Services
High School Principal
Intermediate Principal
Elementary Principal
Associate Principal
Assistant Principal
Operations Supervisor
Administrative Assistant
Human Resource Specialist
Secretary, Executive
Secretary, Administrative
Secretary, Financial/Accounting
Preschool Site Supervisor

B.2. Public Employee Appointment; Public Employment
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Title:  Superintendent of Schools
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. Reconvene to Open Session - Estimated Time 4:00 p.m.Was edited within 24 hours of the Meeting
Minutes:
The open session was reconvened at 4:09 p.m.
E. Report of Board Action Taken in Closed Session
Minutes:
None
F. Approval of Agenda
F.1. Approval of the Special Board of Education Meeting Agenda for July 3, 2018
Quick Summary / Abstract:
That the Board approve the agenda for the Special Board of Education Meeting of July 3, 2018, as presented.


Actions:
Motion
That the Board approve the agenda for the Special Board of Education Meeting of July 3, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Ms. Barbara Lucky and a second by Ms. Suzanne Seymour.
Vote:
Yes Dr. Anthony Collatos.
Yes Ms. Barbara Lucky.
Yes Mr. Richard Phillips.
Yes Ms. Linda Reid.
Yes Ms. Suzanne Seymour.
G. Public Communications
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The public will be given the opportunity to address the Board during each agenda item. Remarks shall be limited to three minutes per person and a total of fifteen minutes per agenda item.
Minutes:
Vice-President Reid announced that the public would be given the opportunity to address the Board during each agenda item and that remarks would be limited to three minutes per person.
H. Discussion/Action
H.1. Selection of Superintendent Search Firm
Rationale:
Background

In May 2018 the Superintendent notified the Board of Education that he planned to resign effective June 30, 2018. In preparation for that resignation, the Board of Education will begin the search process by selecting a search firm to lead the identification and selection of a successor.

  •  On May 31, 2018, the Board of Education directed staff to send out request for proposals (RFPs) to administrative search firms.

  • The Board of Education reviewed all proposals received from search firms at a special meeting on June 13, 2018, and selected three (3) to be interviewed at the Regular Meeting on June 20, 2013.

Current Considerations

The Board of Education will select a search firm to represent the District in a Superintendent search.

Administrators

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Presented for discussion/action.

Actions:
Motion
That the Board select Ray and Associates to represent the District in a Superintendent search pending contract negotiations between District legal counsel and Ray and Associates. Passed with a motion by Ms. Suzanne Seymour and a second by Dr. Anthony Collatos.
Vote:
Yes Dr. Anthony Collatos.
Yes Ms. Barbara Lucky.
Yes Mr. Richard Phillips.
Yes Ms. Linda Reid.
Yes Ms. Suzanne Seymour.
Minutes:
Board Members cast votes for preference of search firms and the following motion was made:
H.2. Board Workshop to Identify Desired Superintendent Attributes
Rationale:

Current Considerations

The Board will have a preliminary discussion regarding desired Superintendent attributes and implementation of the consultant agreement.



 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Presented for discussion/direction.
Minutes:
Dr. Toibin introduced the concept of an active classroom and explained that Trent Bahadursingh (Deputy Superintendent) and Kimberly Fricker (Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services) would facilitate an interactive process for developing a list of qualifications for Superintendent. After submitting feedback, the Board prioritized the list and directed staff to forward the Board input to Ray and Associates.
I. Adjournment
Minutes:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.



Ira J. Toibin, Ph.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools and
Secretary of the Board of Education

Disability Information:
Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications in order to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids and services, should submit requests via e-mail to: beck@pvpusd.net or by calling: (310) 896-3436 at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

The resubmit was successful.