Education Code Section 35143 requires the Governing Board of each school district to hold an annual organizational meeting.  In an election year, a school district organizational meeting must be held on a day within the fifteen (15) day period that commences with the date upon which a governing board member elected at the election take office (the second Friday in December).  This year, the date on which elected trustees will take office is on or after December 11, 2020.

Board Bylaw 9100, Organization states that at the Organizational meeting the Board shall:

1. Elect a president and a clerk and/or vice president from its members                                             

2. Appoint the Chief Assistant to the Superintendent as secretary to the Board

3. Authorize signatures

4. Approve a schedule of regular meetings for the year and a Board governance calendar stating the time when the Board will address important governance matter

5. Designate Board representatives to serve on committees or commissions of the district, other public agencies, or organizations with which the district partners or collaborates

6. Review and/or consider resources that define and clarify the Board's governance and leadership roles and responsibilities including, but not limited to, governance standards, meeting protocols, Board rules and bylaws, and other Board development materials

Election of Officers:
The Board shall each year elect one of its members to be (clerk). This member shall be one who previously has not served in office, unless all the Board's members have previously served in office. After serving one year as (clerk) the elected member shall serve two years as president of the Board.  No Board member shall serve more than 2 consecutive year(s) in the same office.

The election of Board officers shall be conducted during an open session of the annual organizational meeting.

The Trustees will review and approve the Schedule of Board Meetings for 2021.

Approve the Schedule of Board Meetings for 2021 as Presented.

Approval of the Following Appointments: 
1. Representative to the Solano County School Boards Association
2. District/City Liaison
3. Benicia Youth Action Committee
4. Valero Community Advisory
5. Board Policy Committee
6. District Curriculum Council
7. Facilities Steering Committee
8. City/School Liaison Committee
9. BEF Committee

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.

Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Beatson, will present five courses for consideration and approval as part of the BUSD Adult Education program. 

BUSD's Adult Education Program, under the direction of Ms. June Regis, is the recipient of a Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant.  A requirement of that grant is to have robust classes that are approved by the Governing Board. These classes have already been approved by CDE and presented and supported by the District Curriculum Council.  Tonight we are presenting three courses for your consideration and approval.

Introduction to Computers I: This program is designed for students 18 years and older who are interested in acquiring computer skills.

Introduction to Computers  II: This program is designed for students 18 years and older who are interested in acquiring computer skills. This is a basic  class and will prepare the students with knowledge and skills required for higher level computer skills.

Office Technician Certification: This program is designed for students 18 years and older who are interested in acquiring office skills. This program will prepare the students with knowledge and skills required to compete in the business world. Students will learn office administration, accounting, business communications, management, customer service, human resources and Microsoft office suite programs. The students will need to complete all of the classes listed in order to qualify for certification. This certification will allow the students to choose one of three career certification pathways-Accounting Technician, Business and Marketing and Tax preparer certifications.

Construction Blueprint Reading- Part I: This program is designed for students 18 years and older who are interested in acquiring Blueprint reading skills. The course is an introduction to blueprint reading and construction graphics for residential and commercial buildings. Includes scale use and sketching techniques.

Construction Blueprint Reading- Part II: This program is designed for students 18 years and older who are interested in acquiring Blueprint reading skills. The course is Part II for students who have completed part I of Intro to Construction Blueprints. The students will learn more about industry specific blueprint plans for plumbing, HVAC, etc.

Recommendation: Approve the courses as presented. 

Approval of New Course Outline as Presented.

In the auditor’s opinion, the financial statements for the Benicia Unified School District present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Benicia USD, as of June 30, 2020, and the respective changes in financial position thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

In the auditor’s opinion, the financial statements for the BUSD 2014 Measure S General Obligation Bonds Building Fund present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the BUSD 2014 Measure S General Obligation Bonds Building Fund as of June 30, 2020, and the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.