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Notice of Special Meeting
Benicia USD
December 10, 2020 6:00PM
In Compliance with Executive Order N-29-20 and N-35-20 issued by Governor Newsom on March 12th and 21st, 2020 respectively, this meeting will be Livestreamed and recorded via the BUSD YouTube channel linked here: https://www.youtube.com/c/beniciaunifiedschooldistrict Meeting will be conducted via Zoom from the Benicia Unified District Board Room 350 East K Street Benicia, CA 94510

1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. (Procedural Item)
2. ROLL CALL (Procedural Item)
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
For this meeting public comments may be submitted via a google form on this link that will be opened from 5:00pm to  6:00pm and must be submitted using the following link: https://forms.gle/DnkdjWBXpuvoHGmo6
4. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. (Procedural Item)
4.1. Public Employment (Action Item)
4.2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Action Item)
5. Reconvene to Open Session - 7:00 P.M. (Procedural Item)
5.1. Report on Closed Session Items (Action Item)
5.2. Announcement (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
This meeting is recorded for live-streaming and archiving on the District YouTube channel linked here for your convenience. Also, for tonight's public hearing, public comments may be submitted via the google form linked in item 12. Thank you!
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Action Item)
Actions:
Motion
Approval of the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by Sheri Zada.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Procedural Item)
8. REPORTS - (NO ACTION REQUIRED) (Procedural Item)
8.1. Superintendent Report (Procedural Item)
8.2. Board Reports (Procedural Item)
9. COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR - ACTION ITEMS (Consent Agenda)
Actions:
Motion
Approval of the Consent Calendar as presented Passed with a motion by Sheri Zada and a second by Mark Maselli.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board to be routine and will be approved by the Board in one motion. There will be no discussion on these items unless members of the Board, staff or public request specific items to be pulled and discussed.
10.1. Minutes for the Meetings of: November 19, 2020 Regular (Virtual) Meeting Minutes (Consent Item)
Attachments:
November 19, 2020 Regular (Virtual) Meeting Minutes
10.2. Approval of Personnel Action List (Consent Item)
Attachments:
PAL Summary
10.3. Consideration to Review and Award the Bid for Special Education Transportation Services (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Julie Corona, Director of Student Services
Rationale:
Authorize the Superintendent or his Designee to enter into a contract for special education transportation services with HopSkipDrive for a term of 1 year, in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000, which was procured in accordance with Education Code 39802 and Public Contract Code 20111 and 20112.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval to award the bid to HopSkipDrive for special education transportation services
Attachments:
1-HopKipDrive Brochure
2-HopSkipDirve References
3-HopSkipDrive COVID Safe Ride Standards
Hope Skip Drive Contract
Special Education Transportation Ad
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Procedural Item)
11.1. Social and Emotional Well-Being, Support Systems and Suicide Awareness and Prevention. (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Jessica Garcia, Mental Health Coordinator
Rationale:

Ms. Jessica Garcia, Mental Health Coordinator, will provide a report on mental health supports and suicide prevention.  She will discuss the current data, supports in both the District and within our community and warning signs.

Presentation
 
11.2. Update on Processes and Timelines for In-Person Small Group Learning (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent Education Services
Rationale:

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will provide an update on the timelines and processes for returning to in-person small group learning.  The report will include a review of the November 19, 2020 Board Action, eligibility criteria for in-person instruction for small group and support structures, steps in process for implementation and discussion. 

Presentation
 
12. NON-CONSENT ACTION ITEMS (Action Item)
12.1. Consideration and Approval of the Appointment of a Bond Oversight Committee Member (Action Item)
Speaker:
Tim Rahill, Chief Business Official
Rationale:

As recommended by the Superintendent, the board is being asked to appoint Mark Hughes to the BUSD Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee as an at-large member in the District, with a two-year term from 12/10/2020 to 10/1/2022.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of the Appointment of Mark Hughes to the Bond Oversight Committee
Actions:
Motion
Approval of the Appointment of Mark Hughes to the Bond Oversight Committee Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by Sheri Zada.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
12.2. Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-10 To Meet Legal Requirements of Mitigation Fee Act, Government Code 66000 et seq. (Action Item)
Speaker:
Tim Rahill, Chief Business Official
Rationale:
For the 2019/20 fiscal year, in compliance with the Government Code regarding school facility mitigation fees, the district provides this Resolution with Exhibits A & B reporting the School Facility Developer Fee accounting and fund balance which are restricted for the purpose of adding facilities needed by students generated from development.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-10 as presented on a roll call vote
Actions:
Motion
Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-10 as presented on a roll call vote of 5 - 0. Passed with a motion by Sheri Zada and a second by Mark Maselli.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
Attachments:
Res. 20-21-10
12.3. Consideration, Approval and Adoption of the 2020-21 Budget Overview for Parents (Action Item)
Speaker:
Tim Rahill, Chief Business Official and Dr. Beatson, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:
For 2020 21, local governing boards or governing bodies are required to adopt and submit the Budget Overview for Parents on or before December 15, 2020, in conjunction with the LEA s first interim budget report.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval and Adoption of the 2020-21 Budget Overview for Parents as presented
Actions:
Motion
Approval and Adoption of the 2020-21 Budget Overview for Parents as presented Passed with a motion by Stacy Heldman-Holguin and a second by Mark Maselli.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
Attachments:
BUSD 2020-2021 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents
12.4. Governing Board review and approval of the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report for the Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) (Action Item)
Speaker:
Tim Rahill, Chief Business Official
Rationale:
The district provides the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report using the information from the State-approved 2020/21 Budget. Based upon this 2020/21 report, and the current information available from the State Budget, the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report provides for the State s 3% Reserve for Economic Uncertainties and the additional Board Policy Reserve (which amounts to an additional 4% reserve). Thus, the district is able to provide a positive certification for the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report. The governing board of the BUSD is asked to approve the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report for the BUSD.
 
Recommended Motion:
For the Governing Board of the BUSD to review and approve the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report for the BUSD.
Actions:
Motion
For the Governing Board of the BUSD to review and approve the 2020/21 1st Interim Financial Report for the BUSD Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes Stacy Heldman-Holguin.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
Attachments:
1-2020.12.10 1st Interim Board Packet
2-2020.12.10 First Interim ppt
3-2020 SFC Presentation FINAL.MYP.and.CASH.FLOWppt
4-SACS.2020.21 - 1st Interim
13. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)
Disability Information:
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Georgina Martinez at 747-8300, ext. 1211. Notification 48 prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangement to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

Published: December 9, 2020, 1:44 PM

The resubmit was successful.