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.

The district provides the 2019/20 Unaudited Actuals with the 2020/21 Budget using the information from the State Adopted Budget.

For the governing board of the BUSD to approve the 2019/20 Unaudited Actuals with 2020/21 Budget for the BUSD.

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will present an NGSS Chemistry Textbook, Savvas :Experience Chemistry in The Earth’s System, for consideration and adoption.  

Using rigorous, standards-based materials is integral to providing 21st Century learning opportunities and preparing students for college and career.

Departments/classes wishing to adopt new material engage in a thorough process of reviewing, piloting, and evaluating available materials. Materials for consideration are on display at the District office and parents are notified of the opportunity to come view and provide feedback. 

Each piloted material is evaluated for standards alignment, program overview, assessment, universal access, and inclusivity. 

Tonight I am bringing forth a curriculum for your consideration and approval.

Recommendation: Approve the adoption of the Savvas :Experience Chemistry in The Earth’s System as the NGSS Chemistry textbook.

Approval of the Savvas: Experience Chemistry in The Earth’s System texbook for NGSS Chemistry.

Each District is required to write a Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP)  EC Section 43509 for the 2020-2021 school year.  The purpose of the plan 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 

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

BUSD staff has consulted with teachers, principals, school personnel, students, parents and local bargaining units to gather input regarding the update of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP).  

Staff presented the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) for Public Hearing on September 3, 2020 at a meeting of the Governing Board.  The LCP is being presented for final approval at the September 17, 2020 meeting of the Governing Board.

Recommendation: Approve the Learning Continuity Plan as presented.

Approval of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) as presented.

Ed Code Section 60119 requires the Governing Board to approve an annual resolution stating that each student is provided the materials needed to support this year's course instruction.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Disclosure

To ensure that each student is provided the necessary textbooks and instructional materials to support this year’s course instruction, the following has occurred:

1. New and replacement textbooks were ordered, and received, to support course outlines.

2. New and replacement books were ordered, and received, to accommodate increased student enrollment.

3. Curriculum and Instruction has solicited communication from sites relative to any potential textbook or instructional materials deficiency.

4. District administration have not been able to conduct classroom walkthroughs to ensure compliance with this resolution due to COVID-19 at this time, however, appropriate instructional materials are being provided to all students.

Public Comments

Close the Public Hearing

Approval of  Resolution No. 20-21-03 with a roll call vote.