REGULAR MEETING
Piedmont City USD
December 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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| 6:01 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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| 6:02 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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| 7:05 PM |
The comments are informational only, covering items of interest to the Board, staff and community.
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| Jenny Hosler reported on the activities at 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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Philip Kim - Spoke about the Wellness Center and how to its use by students.
Chloe Lee Rowlands - Spoke about allowing Seniors the opportunity to work on college applications during school time by implementing a "Senior Study Hall Day."
Meghan Wilensky - Spoke about class sizes.
Anna Morris - Spoke about PE Classes and PE requirements |
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| Superintendent Booker reminded the community about the Facilities Master Plan and Community Outreach Meeting. |
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| President Swenson reminded the community about the City School Book Drive. |
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| Princpals Carol Cramer, Anne Dolid and Michael Corritone |
| The Elementary Administrative Team (Michael Corritone, Carol Cramer, Anne Dolid) provided the Board with an update on the Elementary Instructional Design Process. |
Background on Elementary Program Design
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| 7:40 PM |
(The Board President may limit speaker time)
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| 7:40 PM |
| Principals Brent Daniels, Sati Shah and Ryan Fletcher |
California Education Code sections 41507, 41572 and 64001 and the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the School and Library Improvement Block Grant, the Pupil Retention Block Grant, the Consolidated Application and the ESEA Program Improvement into the Single Plan for Student Achievement. The Board will be requested to approve the plans for the secondary schools: Piedmont Middle School, Piedmont High School and Millennium High School. |
Move to approve the 2015-2016 Secondary (PMS, PHS, MHS) Single Plans for Student Achievement as presented. 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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| The secondary principals (Ryan Fletcher, Brent Daniels and Sati Shah) presented their respective 2015-2016 Single Plan for Student Achievement Plans for approval by the Board of Education. |
1. Background - Secondary Single Plan for Student Achievement
2. PHS Single Plan for Student Achievement
3. MHS Single Plan for Student Achievement
4. PMS Single Plan for Student Achievement
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| 8:25 PM |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
Following review of the First Interim Financial Report, the Board will be requested to approve a Positive Certification of the District's ability to meet financial obligations for the 2015-16 and subsequent two fiscal years; and authorize appropriate transfers of funds. |
Move to approve the 2015-16 First Interim Financial Report: Approve Positive Certification of the District's Ability to Meet Financial Obligations for the current and subsequent two fiscal years; and authorize appropriate budget transfers of funds. 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 presented the 2015-16 First Interim Financial Report. |
1. Background - First Interim Financial Report
2. 2015-16 Interim Report
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| 8:50 PM |
Move to appoint Randall Booker as secretary to the Board. Passed with a motion by Rick Raushenbush 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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Move to appoint Andrea Swenson as Board President 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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Move to appoint Sarah Pearson as Vice President. 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 the background on the Board Reorganization. Nominees were made and votes were cast. |
Background on Board Reorganization
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| 9:00 PM |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
Review actuarial report from Total Compensation Systems, Inc. for compliance with the GASB as they relate to the reporting of active and retired District employee health benefits and the unfunded accrued liability of those benefits. The report covers active and retired employees through June 30, 2015 with the retirement benefits program in place as of September 1, 2015.
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| Assistant Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib presented the actuarial report from Total Compensation Systems, Inc. |
1. Background - Actuarial Study of Retiree Health Liabilities
2. Actuarial Study on Retiree Health Liabilities
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| 9:20 PM |
Update received by Ms. Gulassa regarding the PMS Library.
Email regarding proper taxation of parcel taxes.
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| 9:25 PM |
Board Member Raushenbush attended the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir Concert
Board Member Ireland attended the PMS Site Council Meeting and met with Special Education Parents.
Board Member Smith - attended the high school play, Beach Facilities Master Plan Meeting, listened to a CSEA presentation on Good Teaching Practices.
Board Member Pearson attended the Education Speaker Series, City School Meetings, Sexual Assault Prevention Meetings, PHS Site Council Meeting, Challenge Success Meeting, assisted Ms. Gulassa in a PMS class and participated in the Turkey Trot as a runner.
Board Member Swenson attended the City School Meeting, collected books at the Turkey Trot, attended the PHS parent Meetings, Budget Advisory Meeting, DTAC and a meeting of the Piedmont League of Women Voters. |
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| 9:35 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 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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Superintended Booker highlighted the updated Administrative Regulations:
AR 5111.1 - District Residency
AR 5145.3 - Non- Discrimination/Harassment
Both AR's have updated language in response to new legislation.
Ms. Maidenberg, parent of a Beach student, spoke about AR 5145.3. |
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| 9:45 PM |
| Next Regular Board of Education Meeting: January 13, 2016 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 10:13pm. |
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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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