REGULAR MEETING
Piedmont City USD
March 09, 2016 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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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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| No action taken. |
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| Regular session was called to order at 7:00pm |
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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 Hossler provided the Board of Education with an update regarding student activities at Piedmont and Millennium High Schools. |
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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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Rachel Fong and Ashley Gerrity, 12th grade PHS Students, spoke to suggestions they had on communicating the importance of the SAT subject tests for students at PHS.
Meredith Aebi, 12th grade PHS Student, spoke to the heating system in the 10's Building at PHS. It is not working properly where it is often too cold or too warm. She suggests that the District hires an HVAC engineer to provide a quote for repair.
Maggie White, 12th grade PHS Student, spoke to the idea of perimeter fencing at PHS. She believes that a fence around her school would make her feel less safe. It also sets a tone for an unsafe school environment. The concept of a perimeter fence needs to be re-evaluated.
Allie Frankel, 12th grade PHS Student, spoke to the need to retain small class sizes (especially in English and World Language classes). This would then allow the District to continue to host smaller classrooms.
Lizzie Bjork, 12th grade PHS Student, also spoke to the need to retain small class sizes. This would then allow the District to continue to host smaller classrooms.
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Free screening of "Mask You Live IN", March 17th and 26th.
Piedmont Park Commission Arbor Day Logo Contest |
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(The Board President may limit speaker time)
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| 7:10 PM |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
Following a review of the Second Interim Financial Report, the Board will be requested to approve a Positive Certification of the District's ability to meet financial obligations for 2015-16 and the subsequent two fiscal years. |
Move to approve the 2015-16 Second Interim Financial Report of the District; Determine a Positive Certification of the District's Ability to Meet Financial Obligations for Current Year and Subsequent Two Fiscal Years; and Authorize Budget Transfers of Funds. Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Doug Ireland. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Absent Sarah Pearson.
Absent Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| Assistant Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib presented the Second Interim Financial Report. |
Background 2015-16 Second Interim
Second Interim 2015-16 Budget
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| 7:50 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Move to approve the revised 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule. Passed with a motion by Doug Ireland and a second by Amal Smith. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Absent Sarah Pearson.
Absent Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| Superintendent Booker presented the revised 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule. |
2016-17 Revised Meeting Schedule
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| 7:52 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
| Superintendent Booker provided a verbal update on the District's Facility Master Plan process. District staff hope to bring a recommended implementation plan to the Board for review at the April 27 Board of Education Meeting. |
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| 7:58 PM |
| Randall Booker, Superintendent |
Nominations for the Annual Arthur Hecht Volunteer of the Year Award are open through Monday, March 14. Information, as well as the Nomination form can be found on the District website. |
| Superintendent Booker provided a verbal update on the Arthur Hecht Volunteer of the Year Award nomination process. |
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| 8:00 PM |
| Principals Michael Corritone, Carol Cramer and Anne Dolid |
| Elementary Principals Carol Cramer, Michael Corritone, and Anne Dolid provided an update on the Elementary Instructional Program Design Process. |
Background on Elementary Program Design
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| 8:25 PM |
Board Member Smith reported receiving correspondence regarding:
1.the Facilities Master Plan.
2.from CHIME and PAINT regarding the Elementary Program Design.
3. Defining A Successful Student
4. Duct tape on gym floor |
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| 8:27 PM |
Board Member Ireland took a tour of Marin Academy's STEAM building, attended the Steering Committee meeting, CHIME meeting and PMS COurage Day.
Board Member Smith attended three Boys Basketball games, Parent Education Speaker Series on Raising Resilient Girls and MHS Parent Club meeting.
President Swenson attended a Board Workshop, hosted League of Women Voters Consensus Study on higher education and the LCAP community engagement night. |
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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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Move to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Passed with a motion by Amal Smith and a second by Doug Ireland. |
Yes Doug Ireland.
Absent Sarah Pearson.
Absent Rick Raushenbush.
Yes Amal Smith.
Yes Andrea Swenson.
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| 8:40 PM |
| Next Regular Board of Education Meeting: March 23, 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 9:22pm. |
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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 |
| Absent | Sarah Pearson |
| Absent | Rick Raushenbush |
| Present | Amal Smith |
| Present | Andrea Swenson |
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