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Special Meeting of the Governing Board
Lemon Grove SD
October 31, 2019 4:00PM
Lemon Grove Library, Community Room - 3001 School Lane - Lemon Grove, California, 91945 Open Session 4:00 p.m. Closed Session - To follow conclusion of Open Session

1. OPENING FUNCTIONS (Procedural Item)
1.a. Call to Order (Procedural Item)
1.b. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum (Procedural Item)
1.c. Announcement Regarding Public Comment (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

All requests to make public comment should be submitted at this time.  If you have not already given your speaker slip to the meeting recorder, please do so at this time.  This includes only comments on items on the agenda.  Once the meeting agenda has been approved, no further speaker slips will be accepted.  As a reminder, public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.



1.d. Pledge of Allegiance (Procedural Item)
1.e. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)
Recommended Motion:
Approve the agenda as presented.
2. INFORMATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS (Procedural Item)
2.a. Williams Settlement Audit Findings Report 2019-2020: Vista La Mesa (Information Item)
Speaker:
Caballero
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Williams Settlement legislation requires that findings be presented at a public meeting.  The report indicates our audited site met all requirements.





Attachments:
SDCOE Williams Audit Site Visit VLMA 2019-09
3. ACTION AGENDA (Procedural Item)
3.a. Job Descriptions (Procedural Item)
3.a.1. Science Teacher K-8th Job Description (Information Item)
Speaker:
Moudry/Caballero
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Revised Job Description for review. 


Rationale:

The purpose of the revision is to encompass the elementary grade levels.


 
Recommended Motion:

Approve revised Job Description for Science Teacher K-8th



Attachments:
Job Description Science Teacher K-8th rev
3.a.2. Confidential Human Resources Specialist Job Description (Action Item)
Speaker:
Teresa Moudry
Quick Summary / Abstract:

New job description for Human Resources Department support and district operations. If approved, the District will eliminate the Confidential Human Resources Administrative Assistant position.

Recommended Motion:

Approve the Confidential Human Resources Specialist Job Description.


Attachments:
Confidential HR Specialist - Oct 29 2019.pdf
3.b. Dave Bang / Colton Joint Piggyback Bid (Action Item)
Speaker:
Sheree Stopper
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Piggyback Bid for Playground Equipment, Pour in Place Rubberized Playground, Lunch Tables, & Shade Structures.

Attachments:
DAVE BANG COLTON Piggyback 18-02 - Expires 12 7 2022
3.c. BID #CUPCCAA 2019-20-03 Window Units at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary (Action Item)
Speaker:
Sheree Stopper
Quick Summary / Abstract:
RECOMMEND REJECTION OF INCOMPLETE BID SUBMITTED BY GLASS & SCREENS. DOES NOT CONTAIN REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (BID BOND, EXPIRED DIR #)
Recommended Motion:

Approve the rejection of BID #CUPCCAA 2019-20-03 Window Units at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary

Financial Impact:

$0.00

Attachments:
Glass & Screens Bid
3.d. AKA Head Start Service Agreement for Full Day Preschool Program (Action Item)
Speaker:
Edward Caballero
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Agreement for collaboration between Lemon Grove School District and AKA Head Start to provide full day preschool to Lemon Grove families, at VLMA, SM and adding MV this year.
Recommended Motion:

Approve contract as presented.

Financial Impact:

$92,880.00

Attachments:
All Kids Academy Head Start, Inc. $92,880.00
3.e. NPS Contract - Excelsior Academy (Action Item)
Speaker:
Caballero
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A nonpublic nonsectarian school (NPS) certified by the California Department of Education (CDE) and designated for the purpose of providing special education and related services to identified individuals with exceptional needs under the authorization of Education Code sections 56157 and 56365-56366.5. Anticipate one student placement for 2019-20, full time placement, Monday – Friday and extended school year. Nonpublic nonsectarian schools are part of a district’s continuum of program options. The placements are considered more restrictive than district provided placements and are designed to meet the unique needs of students with more severe and/or chronic disabilities.
Recommended Motion:

Approve Contract

Financial Impact:
$36,762.53
Attachments:
Excelsior Academy NPS ($36,762.53) 08-26-19^06-30-20
3.f. Appointment of Governing Board Member to Board of Education (Procedural Item)
3.f.1. Selection of Potential Governing Board Candidates for Interview (Action Item)
Speaker:
Balakian
Quick Summary / Abstract:

All applications shall be reviewed and assessed by the Board. Appropriate discussion shall take place regarding candidates' qualifications, and each of the four board members may select up to two candidates for final interview at the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board scheduled for November 12, 2019.

Recommended Motion:

Approve the nominated candidates.

Attachments:
1. Giorgio Paul - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
2. Robert Robinson - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
3. Nhu Tran - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
4. Melanie Lucero - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
5. April Leon - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
6. Gregory Shibley - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
7. Yajaira Preciado - Board Vacancy Application - 2019
3.f.2. Procedure for Provisional Board Member Appointment to the Board of Education (Action Item)Was edited within 24 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Balakian
Quick Summary / Abstract:

At the October 31, 2019 Special Board Meeting, the Board selected candidates to be interviewed for the Board vacancy. The candidates will be notified and will be prepared to address the Board at the November 12, 2019 meeting regarding their interests and qualifications for becoming a member of the Board.

The candidates will be prepared to address the Board individually, in the Boardroom, using the following format:

The candidate will have three minutes to make opening statement to the Board, followed by questions from the Board. The candidate will have two minutes to respond to each Board question. Following the question and answer period, the candidate will have two minutes to summarize his/her qualifications. The same questions, in the same order, will be asked of each candidate.

At the conclusion of the question and answer period, all candidates will convene in the Boardroom, and the Board will select the new Board Member according to Robert's Rules of Order, with a motion and a second, followed by a vote of at least three members.

The new Board Member will be sworn in following the provisional appointment at the November 12, 2019 meeting, and will immediately assume his/her seat as a member of the Board of Education.




Recommended Motion:

It is recommended the Board approve the procedure for selecting and appointing a new Board Member.


4. CONSENT AGENDA (Procedural Item)
4.a. Mini-CABE Workshop Parent Registration (Consent Agenda)
Speaker:
Caballero
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Approval is requested for up to two parents per school site and two District staff members to attend the local California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Mini Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, November 9, 2019.  Title I funds will be used to pay the $100 per person cost.




Financial Impact:

Not to Exceed $1,600 Title 1 Parent Involvement budget


Attachments:
bd agenda 2019-1031 mini cabe 2019-1109
4.b. Board Policies (Procedural Item)
4.b.1. AR 3311.1 (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Regulation updated to include a developed list of contractors and procedures for: competitive bids, bid instructions, bids not required, prequalification, appeal, and protests by bidders.
Attachments:
AR 3311.1 - BIDS 10-27-19
5. CLOSED SESSION (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Board members will meet and discuss bargaining-unit negotiations with Jon Pearl, the District Chief Labor Negotiator. Also in attendance will be Erica Balakian, Teresa Moudry, and Sheree Stopper.

5.a. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code 54957.6) (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will meet in closed session with its labor negotiators Ms. Erica Balakian, Mr. Eddie Caballero, Mrs. Sheree Stopper, and Mrs. Teresa Moudry to discuss negotiations regarding the Lemon Grove Teachers Association, the California School Employees Association, Confidential Employees, and Management Employees.



5.b. Potential Settlement Agreement (Government Code 54956.9) (Discussion Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
On Wednesday October 23rd, the district reached a settlement agreement with ##### regarding OAH Case No. 2019080607.  District agrees to reimburse Parent compensatory educational services from Mathnasium Learning Center that Student has received during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years in an amount not to exceed $4,674.  District agrees to fund attorneys’ fees in an amount not to exceed $5,300.

5.c. Personnel Actions (Government Code 54957) (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Discussion of evaluation criteria for Public School Employee, Superintendent.


6. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)
Disability Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of the District’s Governing Board, please contact the office of the District Superintendent at (619) 825-5600. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting for Spanish translation services at the Board meeting may also be requested by contacting (619) 825-5600. This meeting may be audio recorded solely to facilitate preparation of official minutes, and any recording will be destroyed after 30 days. (Si requiere servicio de traducción a español para la junta de la mesa directiva, necesita solicitar estos servicios 72 horas antes de la junta. Favor de llamar 619-825-5600.)

Published: October 29, 2019, 4:49 PM

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