REGULAR MEETING
Piedmont City USD
November 08, 2017 7:00PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont
Closed Session: 6:00 p.m.
Regular Session:7:00 p.m.
| We are committed to cultivate a learning community where students are engaged in their learning, strive for excellence, and are supported to achieve to their potential. |
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| 6:00 PM |
| Meeting called to Order at 6:01 p.m. |
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| 6:01 PM |
A majority of the Governing Board must be present in order to establish a quorum, allowing the Board to conduct business.
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| Quorum established. |
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| 6:04 PM |
Members of the public may speak to any Closed Session item on the agenda. The Board President may limit speaker time.
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| Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. No members of the public present to make comments. |
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| 7:00 PM |
| Regular Session called to order at 7:06 p.m. |
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| 7:05 PM |
The comments are informational only, covering items of interest to the Board, staff and community.
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| Gabriel Kessler, APT President, gave the Board an update on social justice and human rights activities given by teachers. |
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| Heather Frank, PEF Executive Director, updated the Board on the Giving Campaign. |
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| Joshua Miller provided a Board with an update on the events/activities at MHS and PHS. |
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Board members or staff may not discuss or take action on any item that does not appear on the posted agenda. Board members and staff may briefly respond to statements or answer questions.
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Alexander Parisi, PHS Senior, gave his opinion on continued distribution of textbooks instead of using digital books.
Kai Zimmer, PHS Senior, gave his opinion of the school schedule. Likes finals before winter break.
Mini Cooper, PHS Senior, gave a suggestion on adding outside food vendors on campus.
Gigi Gleghorn, PHS Senior, thanked the English Department for allowing students to work of college applications/essays during class time.
E.J. Cheung, PHS Senior, encouraged the continued allowance of Eagle Scout projects on the new campus.
Dimitri Magganas, Community Member, encouraged the community to contact their representatives regarding the new tax reform plan.
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| The Board President announced the City/School Book Drive to take place before the Turkey Trot and gave a reflection on the October meeting which included the process on how complaints are handled. |
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| 7:15 PM |
Board Member Smegal attended the PMS Parents Club meeting, fall plays, LCAP meeting and Speaker Series.
Board Member Ireland had nothing to report.
Vice President Smith attended the MHS Site Council, Special Board meeting, and the PHS Boosters meeting.
President Pearson attended the Wellness Center celebration, PMS Site Council, Superintendent/PHS Principal Coffee and City Climate Action meeting. |
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(The Board President may limit speaker time)
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| 7:20 PM |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services |
Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services will provide information on whether to refinance Outstanding General Obligation Bonds.
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Motion for Administration to prepare documents for up-to the amount of the outstanding CABs for December Refunding to CIBs. Passed with a motion by Doug Ireland and a second by Amal Smith. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Cory Smegal.
Yes Amal Smith.
Absent Andrea Swenson.
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Blake Boehm, KNN, updated the Board on CAB refinancing.
Hari Titan encouraged the Board to wait for at least a year on CAB refinancing.
Bill Hosler encouraged the Board to wait to refinance CABs or pursue paying bonds quicker. |
Background - Refunding of Outstanding CAB's
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| 7:40 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
The Board is requested to review and approve the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.
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Motion to approve 2018-19 and 2019-20 Instructional Calendars. Passed with a motion by Doug Ireland and a second by Amal Smith. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Cory Smegal.
Yes Amal Smith.
Absent Andrea Swenson.
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| Superintendent Booker presented the 2018-19 and 2019-20 Instructional Calendars for Board approval. |
1. Background - Instructional Calendars
2018-19 Instructional Calendar
2019-20 Instructional Calendar
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| 7:50 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 06-2017-18 to eliminate/reduce classified positions, including transmittal of appropriate notices to affected employee(s), if any, pursuant to Education Code sections 45114, 45115, 45117, 45298 and 45308. The Resolution presented tonight provides the mandatory 60-day notice.
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Motion to approve Resolution 06-2017-18 - Intention to Eliminate/Reduce Classified Position for 2018-19 School Year. Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Cory Smegal. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Cory Smegal.
Yes Amal Smith.
Absent Andrea Swenson.
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| Superintendent Booker presented Resolution 06-2017-18 Intention to Eliminate/Reduce Classified Position for 2018-19 school year for Board approval. |
Background - PE Aide Layoff
Resolution 06-2017-18 Classified Layoff
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| 8:00 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Tonight will be the second public hearing. Contract openers between the District and APT were "sunshined" for public inspection and comment over the past two weeks. After approval this evening negotiations will begin: the negotiation meetings are confidential.
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Motion to approve 2018-19 openers between the District and APT. Passed with a motion by Cory Smegal and a second by Doug Ireland. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Cory Smegal.
Yes Amal Smith.
Absent Andrea Swenson.
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| Superintendent Booker introduced the contract openers between PUSD and APT. |
Background on APT Sunshine
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| 8:10 PM |
| Michael Brady, H1 Program Coordinator |
Motion to approve and adopt Board Policy 7310 - Naming of Buildings and Facilities. Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Doug Ireland. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Cory Smegal.
Yes Amal Smith.
Absent Andrea Swenson.
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| Michael Brady, H1 Coordinator, presented the 2nd reading of Board Policy 7310 - Naming of Buildings and Facilities for Board approval. |
Background - Naming Rights
BP 7310 - Naming of Buildings and Facilities
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| 8:20 PM |
| Michael Brady, H1 Program Coordinator |
| Michael Brady, H1 Coordinator, provided the Board an update. |
Background - H1 Update
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| 8:35 PM |
As part of the new accountability model in California, Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to measure their progress on the local performance indicators based on locally available information. The Local Indicators and results pertaining to the CA School Dashboard will be shared with the Board.
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| Stephanie Griffin, Director of Instructional Technology and Dr. Cheryl Wozniak, Director of Curriculum and Instruction provided the Board an update on the Local Indicators and Results pertaining to the CA School Dashboard. |
Background - Local Indicators
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| 8:45 PM |
| Cheryl Wozniak and Stephanie Griffin |
Dr. Cheryl Wozniak, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Stephanie Griffin, Director of Instructional Technology, will present data related to the Secondary Math Pathways.
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| Dr. Cheryl Wozniak, Director or Curriculum and Instruction provided information on the Secondary Math Program Evaluation Process. |
Background - Secondary Math Program Evaluation
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| 9:05 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Reorganization of the Board takes place every December. The Board will review the process to elect the Board President, Vice President and Secretary.
Election of President: December 2017 through December 2018 (Superintendent to preside) Election of Vice President: December 2017 through December 2018 (elected Board President to preside unless absent) Election of Secretary to the Board: December 2017 through December 2018 (elected Board President to preside unless absent)
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| Superintendent Booker provided the Board on the Board Reorganization which will occur at the December Board meeting per Education Code. |
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| 9:10 PM |
| President Pearson encouraged parents to read Police Chief Jeremy Bower's newspaper piece on teen drinking and parties in the community. |
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| 9:15 PM |
| The Board received several pieces of correspondence regarding complaint process and next steps. They are received correspondence regarding refinancing from CABs to CIBs and a letter from Mountain View Cemetery requesting that students respect the space. |
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| 9:20 PM |
| The following items are considered routine and can be handled with one action since it is recommended that all items be approved unanimously. Board members may request any item(s) be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
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| The Consent Calendar was considered for approval. |
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| 9:25 PM |
| Board Members are encouraged to reach out to the Superintendent to propose new agenda items to include. |
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| 9:30 PM |
| Next Regular Board of Education Meeting: December 12, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont Please be advised that any communication sent to the Board of Education is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and can be viewed by the public, unless is is of a confidential issue covered under the Brown Act.
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| Meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m. |
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (510) 594-2614. Notification by Monday noon preceding the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. |
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| Present | Randall Booker |
| Present | Song Chin-Bendib |
| Present | Doug Ireland |
| Present | Sarah Pearson |
| Present | Cory Smegal |
| Present | Amal Smith |
| Absent | Andrea Swenson |
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