Special Meeting - SRCS Board of Education
San Rafael City Schools
March 02, 2015 4:00PM
District Office - Boardroom 310 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA 94903

I. OPEN SESSION/ROLL CALL 4:00 PM Quick Summary / Abstract: Natu Tuatagaloa, Board President Rachel Kertz, Vice President Linda M. Jackson, Trustee Greg Knell, Trustee Minutes: President Tuatagaloa convened the March 2, 2015 Special Board Meeting at 4:20 PM Trustees present: Natu Tuatagaloa Rachel Kertz Linda M. Jackson Greg Knell

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: Pam Franklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT - Agendized Items Minutes: None.

IV. INTERVIEWS OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT APPLICANTS Quick Summary / Abstract: The Board will interview 4 provisional appointment candidates. Straws will be drawn at the meeting to determine the order of interviews. The 4 candidates are: Kevin Healy Maika Llorens-Gulati Michelle Pommier Len Schultz Minutes: President Tuatagaloa reviewed the interview process that would be used. Candidates Kevin Healy, Maika Llorens-Gulati and Len Schultz drew lots to determine the order of the interviews. The 4th candidate, Michelle Pommier was not present at start of the meeting, but given her lot # was 1, President Tuatagaloa noted that upon Ms. Pommier's arrival she would be the next candidate to be interviewed. The order of interviews were: Kevin Healy Len Schultz Michelle Pommier (arrival at 4:45 PM) Maika Llorens-Gulati Each candidate answered the following 5 questions: 1) What is the role of the board members and the board have in the day to day operations of the District? 2) Board members are asked to recuse themselves from specific board actions if there exists a remote conflict of interest. Are there any scenarios you can imagine where you might have a remote conflict of interest? 3) Can you/should you support a board decision that you were not in favor of? 4) As a board member, you represent every student and the interests of the entire district. how do you not allow personal or special interests to affect your judgment? What might this be a difficult task? 5) What suggestions/ideas do you have to increase parent engagement across the District? Each candidate provided a brief closing statement. President Tuatagaloa called for a 5 minute break at 5:00 PM. The meeting was reconvened to Public Session at 5:05 PM. President Tuatagaloa recognized a question from Carmen Puga. Attachments: Healy application Llorens-Gulati application Llorens-Gulati statement Pommier application Schultz application

V. VOTING TO APPOINT PROVISIONAL TRUSTEE Quick Summary / Abstract: Trustees will vote in open session for the preferred candidate. The candidate that receives 3 or more votes will be appointed by the Board to fill the vacancy. Minutes: President Tuatagaloa asked the board to provide feedback for their top 2 candidates. Trustee Knell noted his pleasure with the field of candidates; each was well qualified and involved, with no single issue agenda. His top 2 candidates were Ms. Llorens-Gulati and Mr. Schultz. Trustee Jackson seconded Mr. Knell's comments about the pool of candidates, noting it was encouraging. The Board is looking for involved individuals who have experience with the needs of all students and can listen and hear what is happening in the district. She noted her top candidate was Ms. Llorens-Gulati. She expressed her appreciation of Ms. Llorens-Gulati's clarification of potential conflict of interest as Executive Director of HeadsUp. Ms. Jackson announced Mr. Schultz as her second top candidate. She thanked the others for their participation. President Tuatagaloa expressed thanks to all the candidates recommending that anyone who is passionate about this position run in the next election. In reference to Ms. Puga's question, he noted that that questions were developed prior to the Board meeting and trustees picked from them by process of elimination so as not to be redundant with questions on the application. He noted that Ms. Llorens-Gulati has the qualifications of a board member. He agreed with Trustee Knell's comments about Mr. Schultz, but stated his second top candidate was Kevin Healy; his sense of community is strong. Trustee Kertz congratulated all the candidates, noting their responses show passion for the district. She noted that aside from being a board member there are many more ways to be involved with the district. Her top 2 candidates were Ms. Llorens-Gulati and Mr. Schultz. President Tuatagaloa called for a nomination. M/S/C (Jackson, Knell) the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Maika Llorens-Gulati as provisional trustee, by the following vote: Natu Tuatagaloa - yes Rachel Kertz - yes Linda M. Jackson - yes Greg Knell - yes President Tuatagaloa stated staff will check with legal counsel on the question of any conflict of interest for Maika. Her Oath of Office will be agendized for the March 9th meeting.

VI. SUPERINTENDENT TO ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO PROVISIONAL APPOINTEE AND ANNOUNCE THE 30 DAY PERIOD DURING WHICH A CHALLENGE CAN BE MADE Quick Summary / Abstract: Per Education Code 5092, unless a petition calling for a special election, containing a sufficient number of signatures, is filed in the office of county superintendent of schools within 30 days of the date of the provisional appointment, it shall become an effective appointment. Rationale:   Minutes: Ms. Llorens Gulati will be administered the Oath of Office at the March 9, 2015 meeting.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS on Closed Session Minutes: None.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION Minutes: President Tuatagaloa called for a short recess at 5:14 PM and readjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:20 PM Trustees present for Closed Session were: Natu Tuatagaloa Rachel Kertz Linda M. Jackson Greg Knell

VIII.1. GOV. CODE. 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE - (certificated employees - 1 ESD; 1-HSD; 1-ESD/HSD)

IX. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION/CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT Minutes: President Tuatagaloa reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 5:41 PM. There was no reportable action.

X. ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 P.M. (approximate time) Minutes: There being no further business, President Tuatagaloa adjourned the meeting at 5:42 PM.