President Natu Tuatagaloa, Vice President Rachel Kertz, Trustee Linda M. Jackson, Trustee Greg Knell, Trustee Maika Llorens-Gulati

Esther Beirne, San Rafael City Clerk, will be present to administer the Oath of Office to Linda M. Jackson, Greg Knell and Maika Llorens Gulati, who were elected on November 3, 2015 to serve the 4 year term of 2015 - 2019. 

Trustees and superintendent will hold a Governance Team Workshop. 

Consultant Gloria Johnston will lead a Governance Team Workshop with trustees and superintendent to:
 

• Review/Revise Meeting Norms
• Conduct Board Self-Evaluation
• Review/Revise Practices and Procedures
• Determine Board Goals

Per Education Code, the Board is presented with Resolution No. 1666 (ESD) and Resolution No. 1667 (HSD) Canvassing and Certifying the Election Results of the November 3, 2015 General Obligation Bond and Governing Board Election Results.

BACKGROUND: On November 3, 2015, a Bond Election for the San Rafael City Elementary School District (Measure A) and San Rafael City High School District (Measure B) were held and conducted for the purpose of voting on the propositions of issuing bonds of the San Rafael City Elementary School District in the amount of $108,225,000, and issuing bonds of the San Rafael High School District in the amount of $160,500,000.

As required by Education Code 14274, the Certificate of Election Results shows more than 55% of the votes cast on both measures were in favor of issuing the aforementioned bonds.

GOVERNING BOARD ELECTION:

The 4  year seats of Board of Education members Linda M. Jackson, Greg Knell, and Maika Llorens Gulati were up for election in November 2015. All 3 incumbents filed to continue in office and were uncontested in the November 3, 2015 election. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATION: Staff recommends the Board of Trustees approve Resolution No. 1666 (ESD) and Resolution No. 1667 (HSD) Canvassing and Certifying the General Bond Election and Governing Board Election Results of November 3, 2015. 

A copy of resolutions will be delivered to the County Superintendent of Schools with a request that, pursuant to Education Code Section 15274, the County Superintendent deliver copies of the Resolutions and Certificate of Election Results  to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Marin County. 

Approval of Resolution No. 1666 (ESD) and Resolution No. 1667 (HSD) Canvassing and Certifying the General Obligation Bond Election Results and Governing Board Election Results of November 3, 2015. 

BACKGROUND:  
Education Code 35143.  Annual organization meetings states:
"At the annual meeting each City Board of Education shall organize by electing a president from its members."

San Rafael Board Bylaws 9100 Annual Organization Meeting states:
"The Board of Education shall hold an annual organizational meeting within the time limits prescribed by law.  At this meeting the Board shall:
1.   Elect a president and vice president from its members
2.   Designate Board representatives to district and community committees or organizations.

The Superintendent acts as secretary to the Board."

San Rafael Board Bylaws 9140 Board Representatives states:
"At its annual organization meeting, the Board shall designate one Board member as its representative to the Board of Directors of the Marin County School Boards Association who elect members to the county committee on school district organization. (Education Code 35023)"

The following is a list of committees for which Board representatives can be selected, and the current trustees serving on the committees:

Election of a Board President for 2016. Election of a Board Vice President for 2016. Appointment of Board representatives to various other organizations and committees for 2016.