Public Comment – Members of the public may submit comments on items on the agenda, and any item within the jurisdiction of the school district in the following manner for meetings during the Shelter-in-Place Executive Order: Via a google form on this link: https://forms.gle/DnkdjWBXpuvoHGmo6 that will be opened to the public from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on the day of the meeting.

The Governing Board allows speakers to speak at regular meetings on agendized and non-agendized matters under public comment. Comments are limited to no more than three minutes per speaker. By law, no action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment periods and matters may be referred to staff for placement on a future agenda of the Governing Board.

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will provide an update on the plans for returning to school.  The purpose of the report is to provide updates and progress regarding the Virtual Learning Plan.  Presentation will include:

• Governor's requirements for Virtual Learning versus in-person instruction
• Technology and internet access
• Registration process and progress
• Updated scheduling information
• Safety protocols for staff working from campus
• Virtual Academy Option Update (for when school returns to some in-person learning)
• Lunch service

Presentation

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will provide a report on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) as required by Senate Bill (SB) 98. The purpose of the LCP is to:

• Seek to address funding stability for schools while (LCFF, Supplemental, One Time Learning Loss Mitigation Funds)

• Provide information at the District level for how student learning continuity will be addressed during the COVID-19 crisis in the 2020–21 school year 

• Takes the place of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2020-2021 school year

During this presentation, Dr. Beatson will report on the requirements for the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP), contents required for the LCP and the process for the development of the LCP.  

Presentation

The Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) and the Benicia Teachers Association (BTA) recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates significant modifications to the operation of schools to minimize the health risks associated with COVID-19 infection for all students, staff, and their families while also providing equitable access to education for students. BUSD and BTA jointly enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during 'Virtual Learning' regarding the issues related to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and the return to school during the 2020-2021 school year. 

Following any applicable public comment, staff recommends that the Board approve the Virtual Learning MOU for the 2020-21 school year as presented.

Approval of the Virtual Learning MOU for the 2020-21 school year as presented.

The District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Ch#1096, bargaining teams met at the bargaining table for 1 negotiating session. These negotiations have produced the attached tentative agreement, which has been ratified by the CSEA Ch#1096 members.

In accordance with AB 1200, the District will publicly disclose the costs of the tentative agreement with the CSEA. 

Following any applicable public comment, staff recommends that the Governing Board approve the tentative agreement for the school years as presented. 

Approval of the Tentative Agreement as Presented.

The Team submitted a proposal to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for consideration. After consideration, the Assistant Superintendent is bringing forth this tentative agreement for approval.

In accordance with AB 1200, the District will publicly disclose the costs of the tentative agreement with the Management Team. 

Following any applicable public comment, staff recommends that the Board approve the proposal for the school years as presented.

Approval of the proposal for the school years as presented.

The request is that the Board approves the attached contract renewal amendment between Dr. Charles Young and the Benicia Unified School District to reinstate Dr. Young’s step increase based on his positive evaluation approved at the regular board meeting on June 11, 2020, and provide him the same 2.5% salary increase for the 2020-21 school year that was received by BTA, CSEA and Management.

Approval of the Contract Amendment as Presented