Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees – Held via Live Webinar on Zoom
Fullerton Joint Union HSD
January 26, 2021 5:00PM
Meeting is held via Zoom

1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m. Minutes: President Marilyn Buchi called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

1.1. Flag Salute Minutes: The flag salute was led by President Marilyn Buchi.

1.2. Attendance Minutes: President Buchi took attendance.

1.3. Approval of Agenda Minutes: It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda as amended (Item 1.4 COVID Dashboard Presentation was added to the agenda). Student Board Member Jenna Beining cast a preferential vote in favor of the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

1.4. COVID Dashboard Presentation Minutes: Executive Director of Administrative Services Karl Zener and District COVID Administrator Manny Macias gave a PowerPoint presentation with information on the District COVID Dashboard, case investigation and contact tracing, and COVID protocols. Following the presentation, Dr. Zener and Mr. Macias answered Board Member's questions.

1.5. Public Comments on Items on the Agenda Minutes: Comment cards were received regarding agenda item 2.1 Hybrid Schedule/Distance Learning. Mr. Adam Nazaroff addressed the Board in support of returning to a Hybrid Schedule and in-classroom instruction. The following individuials addressed the Board in support of continuing the Distance Learning schedule: Amanda Geiser, Andraya Eisenman, Nolina Beauchamp, and Angie Cencak. Ms. Shannon Teague addressed the Board with concerns about support for special education students while staying at home.

2. Discussion Item

2.1. Hybrid Schedule/Distance Learning Minutes: President Buchi explained that the intent of this agenda item is to have a discussion to determine if the Distance Learning Model will be extended or return to the Hybrid Schedule. Mrs. Buchi asked each of the Board Members and the Student Board Member to share their thoughts regarding extending the Distance Learning Schedule or return to the Hybrid Schedule. During discussion it was suggested that the Board meet weekly to evaluate the current information. Following discussion, the Board of Trustees gave direction to the Superintendent to extend the Distance Learning Schedule through February 5, 2021. The Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on February 2, 2021 to discuss a date to return to the Hybrid Schedule.

2.2. Executive Search Firms Minutes: President Buchi reported that Superintendent Scambray has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021. Mrs. Buchi stated that a Request for Proposal for Executive Search Firms is being prepared by staff members. Mrs. Buchi requested a consensus from the Board Members to send the RFP to the following five Executive Search Firms: 1. CSBA 2. The Cosca Group 3. Education Support Services Group 4. Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates 5. Leadership Associates It was the consensus of the Board to send the RFP to the five Executive Search Firms.

3. Adjournment Minutes: President Buchi declared the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9 (a,b,c).