banner

Regular Board Meeting
Ripon USD
June 17, 2019 5:00PM
301 N. Acacia Avenue Ripon, California 95366 Ripon High School Library 5:00 p.m. (Board Workshop Open Session) 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session) 7:00 p.m. (Open Session)

1. Trustee Christina Orlando will participate by phone from off-site location as follows: 355 Granite Way, Ripon CA 95366. Agenda posted at location.
Minutes:
Trustee Orlando notified Superintendent Robeson she is on her way to meeting to participate in person.
2. Call to Order
Minutes:
President Oase called meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
3. Roll Call
Minutes:
Roll call taken and Trustees Vande Pol, Huskey, Hutto, and Oase are present. Trustee Orlando has not arrived yet. Trustee Orlando arrived at 5:49 p.m. during the budget workshop.
4. Budget Workshop
Minutes:
Board liked information on slides, especially about STRS and PERS. Would like more details and some totals.
Attachments:
Working 2019 May Revision Board Workshop Presentation 6-17-19
5. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Minutes:
No Comments on Closed Session.
6. Adjourn to Closed Session
7. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Employment/Evaluation Confidential agenda item.
7.1. Superintendent Evaluation - Ongoing ProcessConfidential agenda item.
8. Meet With Superintendent to Discuss Negotiations Confidential agenda item.
9. Student Discipline Confidential agenda item.
10. Meet With Superintendent to Discuss Possible Litigation Items Confidential agenda item.
11. Reconvene in Open Session
12. Pledge of Allegiance
13. Action from Closed Session
Minutes:
Board had discussion with Superintendent Robeson regarding Items 7, 7.1, and 10. No action.
14. Communications
14.1. Superintendent Report
Speaker:
Dr. Ziggy Robeson
Minutes:
Dr. Robeson shared with the Board her excitement in honoring the softball team tonight, and the SJCOE Employee and Teacher of the Year at the county dinner earlier in June. She talked about the AG Fest and the great showing by Ripon students, next meeting we will recognize retiree Karin Gay. She also mentioned the full and fair funding that will be shared later tonight.
15. Recognitions
15.1. Ripon High School Softball Team and Coach Robert Vernon - 2019 Sac-Joaquin Section Champions - California Interscholastic Federation Division 4 State Champions
Speaker:
Dr. Ziggy Robeson
Minutes:
Mr. Rangel introduced the coach and each player. The team is ranked #1 by CIF and Coach Vernon was named CIF Coach of the Year.
16. Public Hearing
16.1. District 2019-2020 Proposed Budget and Excess General Fund Reserves including a review of reserves in compliance with EC 42127(a)(2)(B)
Speaker:
Frank Jerome
Rationale:
In accordance with Education Code 42127, school districts shall hold a public hearing on the budget to be adopted for the subsequent year.   
In addition, districts shall provide the following information for public review and discussion: 
(i)  The minimum recommended reserve for economic uncertainties for each fiscal year identified in the budget. 

(ii)  The combined assigned and unassigned ending fund balances that are in excess of the minimum recommended reserve for economic uncertainties for each fiscal year identified in the budget. 

(iii) A statement of reasons that substantiates the need for an assigned and unassigned ending fund balance that is in excess of the minimum recommended reserve for economic uncertainties for each fiscal year that the school district identifies an assigned and unassigned ending fund balance that is in excess of the minimum recommended reserve for economic uncertainties, as identified pursuant to clause (ii). 

The proposed budget was made available for public inspection beginning Wednesday June 12, 2019. 

The proposed budget summarizes the financial activity for Ripon Unified School District, which is built on the best available information the District has received to date.  Further, the proposed budget is only an initial blueprint for revenues and expenditures since the preparation of the proposed budget occurs before the State has enacted its budget, and before actual expenditures are known for the current year.  The proposed budget will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval on June 24, 2019.







 
Minutes:
Mr. Jerome gave overview. Public Hearing was opened and there were no public comments.
Attachments:
2019-20 Adopted Budget Assigned-Unassigned Economic Uncertainty Reserve
Preliminary Adopted Budget 2019-20
16.2. Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2019-2020
Speaker:
Kathy Coleman
Rationale:

Mrs. Coleman will present an overview of the LCAP and year three, of this three-year plan.  

 
Minutes:
Ms. Coleman shared the slide presentation. Public Hearing opened with no public comments.
Attachments:
LCAP Goals, Services and Actions 2019-2020
LCAP Public Hearing PPT 2019
Ripon LCAP 6-17-20 Board Agenda
17. Presentations
17.1. Colony Oak Elementary School
Speaker:
Deanna Shirlock
Minutes:
Ms. Shirlock shared attached as a video. Board appreciated the weekly meetings keeping everyone in the loop. Ms. Shirlock appreciated that Andy was at each meeting. Board shared August 12th is the grand re-opening at 5:30 pm. The Board publicly thanked Andy and Jerry Barton that when the water was turned off they worked it out to water the trees, saving the trees we would have otherwise lost.
Attachments:
CT Brayton & Sons Inc. CO June 2019 Board Report
17.2. Writing Rubrics and Benchmarks
Speaker:
Eva Matthews
Minutes:
Ms. Matthews advised all grade level teachers will be participating. Board asked is students still learn cursive and Ms. Matthews replied yes. Previously third grade standard.





Attachments:
Writing Rubrics & Benchmarks Presentation 6-17-19
18. Public Comment
Rationale:



 
19. Reports and Communications
19.1. Curriculum and Instruction
19.1.1. Federal Addendum 2019-2020
Speaker:
Kathy Coleman
Rationale:

The Federal Addendum is required in order to share plans for federal funds, including Titles I, II, III and IV. The strategy section provides an overview of how our LCAP aligns with plans for federal funds, and a brief summary of each title.  The alignment section demonstrates further blending of all plans with board goals, the MTSS umbrella, and stakeholder input and participation throughout the year.  Following are more specific details for each program.

 
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Ms. Caroline Hutto and a second by Mr. Chad Huskey.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
Attachments:
Federal Addendum 2019-2020
19.2. Business and Finance
19.2.1. BSK Associates Laboratory - Water Testing
Speaker:
Andy Strickland
Minutes:
Mr. Strickland advised Board that Nestle has suggested working with SSJID to use irrigation water as surface water for irrigation in place of well water.
Attachments:
BSK Associates - Water Testing Board Meeting 6-17-19
19.2.2. May Revise / Full and Fair Funding
Speaker:
Dr. Kit Oase/Dr. Ziggy Robeson
Attachments:
2019-20 May Revision PPT Board Report 6-17-19
Full & Fair Funding Board Presentation 6-17-19
19.3. Planning and Governance
19.3.1. Bond Proposal
Speaker:
Dr. Ziggy Robeson
Minutes:
Superintendent asking for direction from Board. Board would like to move forward with taking a survey. Superintendent Robeson will seek information from companies.
19.3.2. Naming of Colony Oak Elementary Library
Speaker:
Dr. Ziggy Robeson
Rationale:


 
Minutes:
Superintendent Robeson said some of Colony Oak Elementary staff brought up that they would like the name of the library to be on the exterior versus inside the library, therefore seeking direction from the Board. Board wishes to follow process.
20. New Business
20.1. Business and Finance
20.1.1. Consider Approval of Resolution #18-11 To Establish Temporary Interfund Transfers
Speaker:
Frank Jerome
Rationale:

Annual renewal of Resolution to allow interfund borrowing, and will provide SJCOE the supporting documentation needed to allow our district to incur negative balances in any fund without the requirement of completing interfund transfers until May 2020, as long as the district maintains a positive cash balance across all funds. 




 
Recommended Motion:
Recommend to approve as presented.  
Actions:
Motion
Recommend to approve as presented.  
Passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Huskey and a second by Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
Attachments:
Resolution 18-11 Establish Temp Interfund Transfers 2019-20
20.2. Planning and Governance
20.2.1. California School Board Association Golden Bell Award Application for Ripon High School Legacy Leadership
Speaker:
Dr. Ziggy Robeson
Recommended Motion:

Recommend to approve the submission of the Golden Bell Award application for Ripon High School Legacy Leadership.  

Actions:
Motion

Recommend to approve the submission of the Golden Bell Award application for Ripon High School Legacy Leadership.  

Passed with a motion by Ms. Christina Orlando and a second by Mr. Chad Huskey.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
Attachments:
Draft Application-RHS legacy Leadership for CSBA Golden Bell Award
20.3. Human Resources
20.3.1. Resignations, Retirements, and/or New Hires
Speaker:
Frank Jerome
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Ms. Caroline Hutto and a second by Ms. Christina Orlando.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
Attachments:
HR List Board Meeting 6-17-19
20.3.2. Updated Pay Schedules - Certificated Itinerant (2019-20) and Certificated Administrative (2018-19 and 2019-20)
Speaker:
Frank Jerome
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Ms. Caroline Hutto and a second by Ms. Christina Orlando.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
Attachments:
Cert Admin Pay Schedule 2019-20
Cert Admin Pay Schedules 2018-19 & 2019-20
20.3.3. Updated Job Description - Agriculture Teacher
Speaker:
Frank Jerome
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Huskey and a second by Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
Attachments:
JD Agriculture Teacher Update 6-17-19
21. Consent Agenda
Minutes:
Board had question on item 21.4 as to who was being nominated. Mr. Rangel will be nominated and listed on form by Superintendent Robeson.
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Ms. Caroline Hutto and a second by Mr. Chad Huskey.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Chad Huskey.
Yes Ms. Caroline Hutto.
Yes Dr. Christopher "Kit" Oase.
Yes Ms. Christina Orlando.
Yes Ms. Annette Vande Pol.
21.1. Jon Corippo Contract
Rationale:

Mr. Corippo will be providing professional development for high school staff on August 12th.

 
Attachments:
Jon Corippo contract
21.2. William Gissler Contract - Driver Education Class 2019
Attachments:
Contract W Gissler-Driver Ed Class 2019
21.3. Agreement Between Escalon Unified School District and Ripon Unified School District - Maintenance of Buses
Attachments:
Agreement Between EUSD & RUSD-Bus Maintenance
21.4. Designation of California Interscholastic Federation Representative to League 2019-2020
Attachments:
2019-20 Designation of CIF Rep to League RHS
22. Other Reports and Communication
22.1. Board Report
Minutes:
It was reported that we are looking to re-paint the district office possible in the colors that may be used to paint Ripon High School.
23. Closed Session
Minutes:
Board did not return to Closed Session. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Disability Information:
An individual who requires disability related accommodations or modification, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting should contact Kelly Gilbertson @ kgilbertson@riponusd.net or please call 209-599-2131. Agenda documents are available for inspection at the District Office, located at 304 N Acacia Ave, Ripon, California.

The resubmit was successful.