REGULAR MEETING - September 30, 2015
Piedmont City USD
September 30, 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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| 6:01 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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All Board Members in attendance.
Namita Brown of Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost also in attendance. |
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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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| Namita Brown, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost conferenced with the Board regarding certificated evaluation. |
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| 7:00 PM |
| Regular Session convened at 7:08pm |
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1. Review and Action Item C will be heard in the Item B slot and Item B will be moved to Item C slot.
2. Review and Action Item D, Resolution 08-2015-16, "Authorizing Budget Transfers of Funds" is being changed to read "Authorizing Cash Transfers of Funds" per Alameda County Office of Education advice. |
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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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| Jennifer Hosler presented on Associated Student Body events and upcoming PHS events. |
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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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| Aidan Frasier - PHS Student spoke to the Board regarding teacher tenure. |
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| Superintendent Booker reminded the school community that the next issue of the Spotlight on Student Learning would be out within a day. |
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| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
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| 7:31 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Superintendent Booker provided participation data for the Instructional Calendar Survey.
Megan Hong, PHS Student provided comments on the Instructional Calendar.
Ming-Wei Samuel, PHS Student provided comments on the Instructional Calendar. |
Background on Instructional Calendar
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| 7:46 PM |
(The Board President may limit speaker time)
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| 7:47 PM |
| Christine Von Metzsch |
| Christine Wente Von Metzsch, Piedmont Education Foundation President, presented the Piedmont Unified School District with the PEF Tier I & II Grants check in the amount of $2,687,354. |
Background on PEF Grants
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| 7:57 PM |
| Cheryl Wozniak, Director, Curriculum and Instruction |
Education Code Section 60119 requires a school district to conduct a public hearing determining whether text books and instructional materials, including lab equipment for science lab classes, were provided to all students, including English learners. The Board will be requested to adopt the resolution. |
Conduct a public hearing and move to adopt Resolution 05-2015-16, "Resolution on Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials". Roll Call Vote administered by Superintendent Booker. Passed with a motion by Sarah Pearson 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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| Dr. Cheryl Wozniak, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented on the "Resolution on Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials". |
Resolution 05-2015-16 Sufficiency of Textbooks & Instructional Materials
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| 8:02 PM |
| Michael Brady, Director, Adult and Alternative Education |
Adopt Resolution 07-2015-16 Awarding High School Diplomas to All Piedmont Unified School District Adult Education Students Who Have Satisfactorily Met All Subject Requirements, Consistent With Sb 725 and SB 172.
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Adopt Resolution 07-2015-16 Awarding High School Diplomas Consistent with SB 725 and SB 172. Roll Call Vote administered by Superintendent Booker. 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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| Mr. Michael Brady, Director of Alternative/Adult Education presented on the Resolution awarding high school diplomas to all PUSD Adult School Students who have satisfactorily met all subject requirements, consistent with SB 725 and SB 172. |
Background Awarding High School Diplomas
Resolution 07-2015-16 Award High School Diplomas
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| 8:12 PM |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
The Board will be requested to adopt Resolution 08-2015-16 authorizing appropriate budget transfers between funds of the District in accordance with Education Code Section 42603.
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Adopt Resolution 08-2015-16, “Authorizing Cash Transfers of Funds”. Roll Call Vote administered by Superintendent Booker. Passed with a motion by Doug Ireland 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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Agenda Adjustment: Re-title the Agenda Item and Resolution to read: "Adopt Resolution 08-2015-16, “Authorizing Cash Transfers of Funds."
Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent presented on the Cash Transfer of Funds. |
Resolution 08-2015-16 - Authorizing Budget Transfers of Funds
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| 8:17 PM |
| Board Member Pearson announced the PADC Happy Hour on Friday, October 2nd. |
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| 8:22 PM |
President Swenson announced the receipt of correspondence pertaining to proper taxing of parcels and correspondence on Alan Harvey Theater rental.
Board Member Pearson received feedback on the PHS web profile. |
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| 8:27 PM |
Board Member Raushenbush attended the Facilities Steering Committee meeting and the Challenge Success Talk.
Board Member Ireland attended the CHIME meeting and the Facilities Steering Committee meeting.
Board Member Smith attended the Town Hall meeting, College Prep/Math Parent Education Night, Wellness Center Fall Fest Walk and was an Edibles Judge at the Harvest Festival.
Board Member Pearson attended the Town Hall meeting, Math Night, PEF Kick-Off party, PHS Site Council and Challenge Success Parent Education Talk.
President Swenson attended the BAC meeting, Town Hall meeting, Eileen Rohmer Garden Memorial, Public Safety Committee, District Technology Advisory meeting and School Liaison meeting. |
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| 8:32 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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Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Sarah Pearson. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Yes Sarah Pearson.
Yes Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| 8:40 PM |
| Next Regular Board of Education Meeting: October 14, 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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| Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm |
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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 |
| Absent | Song Chin-Bendib |
| Present | Doug Ireland |
| Present | Sarah Pearson |
| Present | Rick Raushenbush |
| Present | Amal Smith |
| Present | Andrea Swenson |
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