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Board of Education Special Meeting
Palos Verdes Peninsula USD
July 09, 2018 9:00AM
Malaga Cove Administration Center 375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90275

A. 9:00 a.m. - Call to Order
Minutes:
The special session was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by the president, Dr. Collatos.
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:
President Collatos 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. Reconvene to Open Session
Minutes:
The open session was reconvened at 9:16 a.m.
D. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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 9, 2018
Quick Summary / Abstract:

That the Board approve the agenda for the Special Board of Education Meeting of July 9, 2018, as presented.

Actions:
Motion
That the Board approve the agenda for the Special Board of Education Meeting of July 9, 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:
President Collatos 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. Discussion and Vote on Approval of Consultant Contract to Conduct Superintendent Search
Rationale:

Background
On June 1, 2018, the Board of Education released a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Superintendent search firms to facilitate the selection and hiring process for a new Superintendent.

At the July 3, 2018 Special Board of Education meeting, the Board selected Ray and Associates to conduct the Superintendent search process.

Current Considerations
The Terms of Agreement for the the contract with Ray and Associates for Superintendent Search Services will be considered for approval by the Board of Education.

Financial Considerations
The base fee for the performance of the search by Ray and Associates is $20,000. The fee will be paid in three (3) installments; 1/2 of total fee is due upon signing of the contract; 1/4 of fee is due at the time of the stakeholder meetings; and the final 1/4 of fee is due when the Superintendent is officially hired by the District.

 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
That the Board approve the contract with Ray and Associates for Superintendent Search Services, as presented.
Actions:
Motion
That (1) the contract with Ray and Associates be amended so that item #12 reads as follows: Make available to the Board individual applications submitted by applicants for the Superintendent position as requested by the Board at the time of the semi meeting and (2) approve the contract with Ray and Associates for Superintendent Search Services, as amended. Passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Reid and a second by Ms. Barbara Lucky.
Vote:
Yes Dr. Anthony Collatos.
Yes Ms. Barbara Lucky.
Yes Mr. Richard Phillips.
Yes Ms. Linda Reid.
Yes Ms. Suzanne Seymour.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Consultant Contract with Ray and Associates
H.2. Board Study Session
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 has taken the following steps to hire a search firm to identify and select 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.
  • At the Special Board Meeting on July 3, 2018, the Board of Education selected Ray and Associates to conduct the Superintendent search process.

Current Considerations

The Board of Education will meet to discuss the Superintendent search process and implementation of the consultant agreement with Bob Mata and Ryan Ray of Ray and Associates.

Administrator

Interim Superintendent of Schools

 
Quick Summary / Abstract:

That the Board discuss, give direction, and possibly take action on the Superintendent search process and implementation of the consultant agreement with Ray and Associates. 




Minutes:
Bob Mata and Ryan Ray (Ray and Associates) discussed the Superintendent search process and implementation of the consultant agreement with the Board.
I. Adjournment
Minutes:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.



Trent Bahadursingh
Deputy Superintendent
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.