REGULAR MEETING
Piedmont City USD
September 09, 2015 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 |
| Called to order at 6:00pm |
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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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| 6:05 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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| Open session called to order at 7:05pm |
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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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| No Representatives Present. |
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| No Representatives Present. |
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| No Representatives Present. |
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| Cerina Smit provided an update on student life at Millennium High School. |
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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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| No one in attendance. |
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Town Hall Meeting with Senator Loni Hancock and Assemblymember Tony Thurman- September 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. (time change)
Eileen Rohmer Memorial Garden Dedication, September 17, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. |
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| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Camp Augusta Retreat - Millennium High School Mr. Sati Shah, MHS Principal will provide an overview of the recent Camp Augusta Retreat for Millennium High School students.
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| Mr. Sati Shah, Principal at Millennium High School, presented on the Camp August Retreat. He was joined by Ms. Garber, MHS Science Teacher, and Cardell Mike, MHS Student. |
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| 7:35 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
The process and timeline for the development of the 2016-17 Instructional Calendar will be reviewed.
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| Superintendent Booker reviewed the process and timeline for the development of the 2016-17 Instructional Calendar. |
Background on 2016-17 Instructional Calendar
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| 7:50 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
The District will provide an overview of the Facilities Master Planning Process, including the goals and considerations for the plan.
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| Superintendent Booker provided an overview of the Facilities Master Planning Process, including the goals and considerations for the plan. |
Background on Facilities Master Planning Process
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| 8:05 PM |
(The Board President may limit speaker time)
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| 8:05 PM |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
The Board will be requested to approve the 2014-15 Unaudited Actual Financial Report. They will also be requested to approve the District’s Revised 2015-16 Budget based on the unaudited actuals for all Funds Operated by the District: General Fund, Adult Education, Cafeteria, Deferred Maintenance, Special Reserve/Noda, Special Reserve/Parcel Tax, Building, State School Facilities, Capital Facilities, and Self Insurance; and, Authorize Appropriate Budget Transfers. The Board will authorize the appropriate budget transfers.
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Move to approve the 2014-15 Unaudited Actual Financial Report and approve the District’s Revised 2015-16 Budget based on the unaudited actuals for all Funds Operated by the District: General Fund, Adult Education, Cafeteria, Deferred Maintenance, Special Reserve/Noda, Special Reserve/Parcel Tax, Building, State School Facilities, Capital Facilities, and Self Insurance; and, Authorize Appropriate Budget Transfers.rrc Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Rick Raushenbush. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| Assistant Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib gave a presentation on the 2014-15 unaudited actuals and the revised 2015-16 district budget. |
1. Background 2014-15 Unaudited Actuals and 2015-16 Revised Budget
2. 2014-15 Unaudited Actuals and 2015-16 Revised Budget
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| 8:45 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Education Code requires all administrators assigned to evaluate certificated employees to possess certain demonstrated competencies
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Move to certify Competence of Administrators in the Assessment of Certificated Employees. Passed with a motion by Sarah Pearson and a second by Amal Smith. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| Superintendent Booker Certified the Competence of Administrators in the Assessment of Certificated Employees. |
Certify Competence of Administrators in the Assessment of Certificated Emplyees
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| 8:50 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Move to approve Revised Contract for Song Chin-Bendib as Assistant Superintendent, Business Services for Piedmont Unified SD. Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Rick Raushenbush. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| Superintendent Booker presented on the amended 2015/16 contract for Song Chin-Bendib. |
Background - CBO Revised Contract
CBO Addendum
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| 8:55 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
SB 799 reserves the cap to allow school districts additional flexibility in the use of reserves to prepare for economic difficulties. |
Superintendent Booker administered a Roll Call vote to Move to adopt Resolution 03-2015-16 In Support of SB 799. Passed with a motion by Rick Raushenbush and a second by Amal Smith. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| President Swenson provided background information on SB799. |
Resolution 03-2015-16 Support of SB 799 REVISED
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| 9:00 PM |
| No additional announcements. |
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| 9:05 PM |
| Sarah Pearson reported on correspondence regarding the instructional calendar and the high school consent assembly. |
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| 9:10 PM |
Doug Ireland attended the Piedmont Middle School Site Council meeting.
Sarah Pearson attended the Piedmont Middle School Back to School Night, Piedmont High School Site Council and the PADC meeting.
Andrea Swenson attended the Piedmont High School Parent Board meeting and the Tri-School Site Council meeting. She also meet with Mayor Margaret Fujioka to discuss the Book Drive. |
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| 9:15 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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Move to approve the consent calendar as presented. Passed with a motion by Sarah Pearson and a second by Doug Ireland. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| 9:20 PM |
Instructional Calendar update to the September 30th Agenda.
Common Core Math Update (future agenda - TBD).
Evaluation Process Update (future agenda - TBD).
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| 9:25 PM |
| Next Regular Board of Education Meeting: September 30, 2015 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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| Adjourned at 9:03pm. |
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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 | Rick Raushenbush |
| Present | Amal Smith |
| Present | Andrea Swenson |
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