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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Emery USD
March 10, 2021 5:30PM
Via Zoom Conference Call

1. OPENING CEREMONY/ROLL CALL (approximately 5:30 p.m.) Directions for using Zoom To view the meeting by Zoom video conference with the Zoom application, please click on https://us04web.zoom.us/j/813796806 at the Noticed meeting time. Instructions on how to join a meeting by video conference is available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call at the Noticed meeting time (669) 900-6833, then enter Webinar ID 813 796 806, then press “#”. If asked for a participant id or code, press #. Instructions on how to join a meeting by phone are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone. There are three ways to make public comment within the 3 minute time allotted. • Items can be submitted by email to Lisa Taymuree at lisa.taymuree@emeryusd.org prior to the meeting. •To comment by Zoom video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the eligible Agenda item. You will be called on (by the name you logged in with), unmuted and allowed to make public comment. After 3 minutes, you will then be re-muted. Instructions on how to “Raise Your Hand” is available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129-RaiseHand-In-Webinar. •To comment by phone, press "*9" to “Raise Your Hand” to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the eligible Agenda Item. You will be called on (by the Area Code and the last three digits of your phone number), unmuted and allowed to make public comment. After 3 minutes, you will then be re-muted. Instructions of how to raise your hand by phone are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone.
2. CLOSED SESSION (approximately 5:31 p.m.)
2.1. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Board will meet in closed session to give direction to the Superintendent regarding negotiations with the Emery Teachers Association (ETA).
3. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (approximately 6:00 p.m.)
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT(approximately 6:05 p.m.) Visitors may comment on items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. See directions above.
6. REPORTS (approximately 6:15 p.m.) - ETA - CSEA - Student Representative's Report - Superintendent's Report - Board President's Report
7. CONSENT CALENDAR (approximately 6:25 p.m.)
7.1. Warrants
Recommended Motion:
Approve as presented.
Rationale:
The Emery Unified School District is a fiscally dependent District, each warrant must pass through two separate audits, first by the District’s fiscal services department, and second by the County Office of Education.
 Prior to warrants being processed accounts payable personnel verify that the payments are authorized by the use of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, expense reimbursements and other district approved forms.  Administrator signatures are required for reimbursement.
Note:  No warrant can be paid until such time as it is examined and approved by the County Office of Education.

 
Attachments:
Warrants
7.2. Personnel Actions
Recommended Motion:
Approve the Personnel Actions as presented.







Rationale:
The Board of Trustees will consider approval of the Personnel Actions.




 
Financial Impact:
n/a
Quick Summary / Abstract:
All personnel activities including new hires, changes in status, resignations, requests for leaves and retirement are routinely submitted to the Board for approval.
Attachments:
Personnel Actions
7.3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2021
Recommended Motion:
approve as presented

Rationale:




 
Attachments:
MN 2.24.2021
7.4. Approval of Resolution 13- 2020-21: Declaring March Women's History Month
Recommended Motion:
approve as presented
Rationale:
 Every year, the President issues a special Women’s History Month Proclamation. This resolution was passed by Congress in 1987 and successive years since then.
 
Attachments:
Res. 13_Women's History Month
7.5. Approval of the COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP)
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Trustees will consider approval of the COVID-19- Prevention Program.
Rationale:
With some exceptions, all employers and places of employment are required to establish and implement an effective written COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) pursuant to an Emergency Temporary Standard in place for COVID-19 (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, section 3205(c)). Cal/OSHA has developed this model program to assist employers with creating their own unique CPP tailored to their workplace.
 
Attachments:
COVID Prevention Plan
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS (approximately 6:30 p.m.)
8.1. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Teachers for 2021-2022
Recommended Motion:
approve as presented


Rationale:
The purpose of this item is to give an estimate of the number of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Permits that may be needed for current and new teachers or the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
 
Financial Impact:
n/a
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Existing law authorizes the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to issue or renew teaching permits when school districts make a diligent search for, but are unable to recruit, a sufficient number of certificated teachers.

EXAMPLES:
A Teacher who has a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and has enough coursework to teach a subject at the secondary level, may obtain a Limited Teaching Assignment Permit from the CTC, while they take and Pass the CTC approved examinations to add the Authorization.
A Teacher who has a Single Subject Teaching Credential, and wants to add another Single Subject Authorization to their credential, may obtain a Limited Teaching Assignment Permit from the CTC, while they take and Pass the CTC approved examinations to add the Authorization.
A Teacher who is enrolled in a California Teacher Credentialing Program, may be issued an Internship Teaching Credential, once they have secured a teaching position, and as long as they remain enrolled in the Credentialing Program.
A Teacher who is licensed/credentialed out the state, has a Preliminary California Credential, but must take courses and pass examinations to get their California Clear Credential, may be issued an Emergency CLAD if it is required to obtain their California Clear Credential.
A Teacher who is licensed/credentialed out of state, and has submitted the required paperwork to the CTC to obtain their California Preliminary Credential, may obtain an Emergency CLAD if needed.


Attachments:
Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
8.2. Resolution 14-2020-2021 Certificated Probationary Non-Reelection
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Trustees will consider approval of Resolution 14: 2020-2021 Certificated Probationary Non-Reelection.




Rationale:
The purpose of this item is to give Notice of Certificated Probationary Non-Reelection.



 
Financial Impact:
n/a
Quick Summary / Abstract:
California Education Code section 44929.21(b) requires that certificated employees be notified, on or before March 15, of the decision to non-reelect the employee for the next school year.
Attachments:
Resolution 14-2020-2021 - PROB NON-REELECTION RELEASE
8.3. Auditor's Annual Report
Recommended Motion:
Accept the 2020 Audit Report as presented.





Rationale:
The purpose of this item is to secure the Board’s acceptance of the 2020 Independent Audit Report.



 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Education Code (41020) requires every school district governing board to annually contract for an independent audit of the district’s financial records from a state-approved auditor.

A representative with the District's auditing firm, Cossolias,Wilson, Dominguez and Leavitt (CWDL), will be in attendance to present highlights of the report.



Attachments:
FY1920 Audit Report
8.4. Approval of Second Interim Report on the 2020-21 Budget
Recommended Motion:
Staff is recommending approval of the Second Interim Report and Qualified Certification as presented. This report is due to the Alameda County Office of Education by March 15, 2021.










Rationale:

Goal #1: All students in EUSD will be provided with equitable access to educational opportunities and programs for economic, political and social empowerment

Per AB 1200, the Second Interim Projection indicates that the District is able to meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and in the subsequent two years. Each LEA is required to report regularly to the Board of Trustees as to the financial status of the entity.  These required reporting deadlines are Adopted Budget by June 30, First Interim as of October 31, Second Interim as of January 31, and a Third Certification, if the District is Qualified or Negative, as of April 30.




 
Attachments:
20-21 2nd Interim Presentation
Analysis
Multi Year Projection
SACS Report
8.5. Approval of Triennial Plan
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Trustees will consider approval of the Triennial Plan.
Rationale:

With the enactment of AB 922, Statutes of 1995, Chapter 974, California Education Code Section 48926 requires each county superintendent who operates community schools, in conjunction with the superintendents of the school districts within the county, develop a countywide plan for providing education services for all expelled pupils in the county. The plan is to be adopted by the governing board of each school district within the county and by the county board of education; the plan is to be submitted to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  The 2021-2024 County Wide Educational Services Plan for Serving Expelled and High Risk Students was collaboratively developed by Alameda County school districts and the Alameda County Office of Education. The plan will be submitted to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction no later than June 30, 2021.

Emery USD's plan is on pages 48-50.

 
Attachments:
Triennial Plan-DRAFT, 2021-2024
8.6. Updated Reopening PlanWas edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Trustees will review the survey data and give direction regarding reopening of school.
Rationale:

The Director of Curriculum & Instruction , Dr. Mila Kell, will present the data derived from the parent surveys regarding the reopening of schools for in-person instruction.

The presentation is attached.

 
Attachments:
Updated Reopening Schools Data
8.7. Summer School Update
Recommended Motion:
Informational only. The District's Special Education Director, Dr. Karen Steele, and Dr. Mila Kell, the Director of Curriculum & Instruction will present.
Attachments:
2021 Summer School Presentation
8.8. Approval of Resolution 15- 2020-21: The Equity and Inclusion Committee
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Trustees will consider approval of Resolution 15.

Rationale:
The Board of Trustees created an Equity Committee on December 14, 2020. This resolution seeks to address a past wrong by the District in firing a teacher after the individual underwent gender reassignment surgery in 1975.


 
Attachments:
Res. 15_.Equity Committee
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (approximately 7:55 p.m.)
Recommended Motion:
Board Committee updates (Donaldson 1.27.2021)





























10. BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS (approximately 8:00 p.m.)
11. CALENDAR REVIEW (approximately 8:05 p.m.) - Next Board of Trustees meeting March 24, 2021 - Town Hall meeting March 9, 2021 at 5 p.m.
12. CLOSED SESSION (approximately 8:10 p.m.)
12.1. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Board will meet in closed session to give direction to the Superintendent regarding negotiations with the Emery Teachers Association (ETA).
13. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (approximately 8:29 p.m.)
14. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT (approximately 8:30 p.m.)
Disability Information:
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation related to Board meetings, may request assistance by contacting the Office of the Superintendent

Published: March 5, 2021, 3:28 PM

The resubmit was successful.