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Notice of Regular Meeting
Benicia USD
January 14, 2021 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)
4. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. (Procedural Item)
4.1. Public Employment/ Action/ Appointment/ Discipline/ Dismissal/ Evaluation / Release (Action Item)Confidential agenda item.
4.2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Procedural Item)Confidential agenda item.
4.3. Individual Student Matter(s)/ Student Need(s) (Procedural Item)Confidential agenda item.
5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. (Procedural Item)
5.1. Report on Closed Session Items (Action 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
5.2. Announcement (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
This meeting is recorded for live-streaming and archiving on the District YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/beniciaunifiedschooldistrict for your convenience.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Procedural Item)
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Action Item)
Actions:
Motion
Approval of the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Diane Ferrucci and a second by Mark Maselli.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
8. HIGHLIGHT: None (Procedural Item)
9. REPORTS - (NO ACTION REQUIRED) (Procedural Item)
9.1. Student Reports (Procedural Item)
9.2. Superintendent Report (Procedural Item)
9.3. Board Reports (Procedural Item)
10. 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.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR - ACTION ITEMS (Consent Agenda)
Recommended Motion:
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Actions:
Motion
Approval of the Consent Calendar as presented Passed with a motion by Diane Ferrucci and a second by CeCe Grubbs.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
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.
11.1. Minutes for the Meetings of: December 17, 2020 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
December 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes
11.2. Approval of Personnel Action List (Consent Item)
Attachments:
PAL Summary
PAL Summary ADD
11.3. Approval of the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Rationale:

There were no Williams Uniform Complaints for this period.
 
Attachments:
Williams Uniform Complaints Qtrly Report
11.4. Approval of the School Accountability Report Card for Each School Site (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Charles Young, Superintendent
Rationale:
According to Ed Code and Board Policy the Board shall annually approve a school accountability report card (SARC) for each school site as part of the review of the District's programs. The goal of the SARC is to provide data by which parent/guardians can make meaningful comparisons between schools. The California Department of Education (CDE) has a standardized template for use by Districts in creating the SARC. The template lists the specific legal requirements and definitions (including federal Title I requirements for district report cards pursuant to 20 USC 6311), as well as references to help access the data. 

These reports will be posted on the website and available on the website and  in paper copy in Ed Services.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of the SARCs as presented
Attachments:
BHS 2020-21
BMS SARC 20-21
CDS SARC 2020-21
JHE SARC 2020-21
LHS SARC 20-21
MFE SARC 2020-21
MTE SARC 2020-21
RSE SARC 2020-21
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Discussion Item)
12.1. Equity & Opportunity Update (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Rationale:

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will provide an update on the equity work being done in BUSD. The purpose of the report is to provide the history of the equity journey in BUSD, elaborate and gather feedback on the draft goals, and share information on next steps. 

 

Presentation
 
12.2. Learning Plan Update & Governor Newsome's California's Safe Schools Plan (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Charles Young, Superintendent
Rationale:
On December 30, Governor Newsome, announced a new return to school learning plan titled:  California's Safe School for All Plan.  The plan is comprised of four broad areas including Funding; Safety and Mitigation including testing, PPE, contact tracing and vaccinations; Oversight and Assistance; Transparency and Accountability.  

More details will be provided by Governor Newsome on Friday, January 8th.  The plan must be approved by the legislature.  Staff will provide a summary of the plan to date and how the plan may inform and influence the work BUSD has previously established regarding in-person learning and possible next steps. 

The California's Safe School for All Plan is linked HERE
 
13. NON-CONSENT ACTION ITEMS: (Action Item)
13.1. Implementation Timeline for the Reopening of Schools Plan for In-Person Hybrid Learning (Action Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Charles Young, Superintendent
Rationale:

Due to the alarmingly high increases in COVID-19 positivity cases, Board Trustees will discuss and consider the implementation timeline of the previously approved Reopening of Schools Plan for In-Person Hybrid Learning vote that took place at the board meeting of November 19, 2020 to :

  • Provide One-to-One and Small Group Instruction after the holiday's as allowed in the Purple Tier;
  • Implement the hybrid learning model K-12 after the holiday's if Solano County is in the Red Tier.
 
Actions:
Motion
Approval to remain in Distance Learning through March 19, 2021 with the desire to return to In-Person Learning on March 22, 2021 which is the first day of the 4th quarter state rules permitting. Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by CeCe Grubbs.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
13.2. Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-22 of Benicia Unified School District Awarding the Online Student Information System Contract Pursuant To Public Contract Code Section 20118.2 (Action Item)
Speaker:
Sebastiano Padoan, Director of Technology and Stephanie Rice, Director of Education Services
Rationale:

For approximately the last 17 years, Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) has used PowerSchool as its Student Information System (SIS) and BUSD is the only unified district in Solano County to still use PowerSchool.  BUSD continues to experience problems with its existing SIS, and after informing the board in November, a district team of about 28 staff members considered other systems through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.  The district team recommends moving forward to award a new contract for its Student Information System based on the proposal that best meets the evaluation standards and will be most advantageous to BUSD with price and all other factors considered.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-11, which  authorizes the Superintendent to enter into a Student Information System contract pursuant to public contract code section 20118.2, in a form of agreement acceptable to the District’s legal counsel.
Actions:
Motion
Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-11, which  authorizes the Superintendent to enter into a Student Information System contract pursuant to public contract code section 20118.2, in a form of agreement acceptable to the District’s legal counsel. Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by CeCe Grubbs.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
Attachments:
SIS Contract Award Resolution No 20-21-11
14. 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: January 8, 2021, 12:45 PM

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