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Notice of Regular Meeting
Benicia USD
February 04, 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)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Quick Summary / Abstract:

PLEASE NOTE:  In an effort for our community’s voices to be heard,  BUSD has transitioned to accepting public comments via the “Public Comment” voicemail that will now be available.  Members of the public wishing to address specific items on the Board meeting agenda are requested to call 707-748-2787 (one comment per person, per item limited to 3 minutes) on the day of the meeting between 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Please note that no anonymous messages will be played.  If your comment is for “closed session” please be sure to state that so that it can be addressed prior to “closed session.” The  board clerk will play the recording of all the “open session” public comments to the specific items then being discussed by the Board (Board Bylaw 9323) during the public comment item.  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 at which time the voicemail will be cut off. 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.  Please be reminded to keep your comments respectful and that students may be watching the board meeting.
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:
 
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 Mark Maselli and a second by Gethsemane Moss.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
8. HIGHLIGHT - 2020-21 Employee of the Year Recognition (Procedural Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Khushwinder Gill, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources
Rationale:
The Board and Staff will honor and recognize the Employees of the Year.
 
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:

PLEASE NOTE:  In an effort for our community’s voices to be heard,  BUSD has transitioned to accepting public comments via the “Public Comment” voicemail that will now be available.  Members of the public wishing to address specific items on the Board meeting agenda are requested to call 707-748-2787 (one comment per person, per item limited to 3 minutes) on the day of the meeting between 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Please note that no anonymous messages will be played.  If your comment is for “closed session” please be sure to state that so that it can be addressed prior to “closed session”. The  board clerk will play the recording of all the “open session” public comments to the specific items then being discussed by the Board (Board Bylaw 9323) during the public comment item.  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 at which time the voicemail will be cut off. 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.  Please be reminded to keep your comments respectful and that students may be watching the board meeting.
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 Mark Maselli.
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: January 14, 2021 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
January 13, 2021 Regular (Virtual) Meeting Minutes
11.2. Approval of Personnel Action List (Consent Item)
Attachments:
PAL Summary
PAL Summary ADD
11.3. Acceptance of Gifts to the District (Action Item)
Attachments:
Benicia's Heritage Presbyterian Gift
11.4. Board Resolution AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION FOR E-RATE PRIORITY ONE DATA CIRCUITS (PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20118.2) (Action Item)
Rationale:
The district would like to procure and implement the installation and lease of data circuits
through a competitive negotiation process in compliance with Public Contract Code section 20118.2.
Following the bid process, the Superintendent, or designee, shall recommend to the Board a qualified
bidder for award of a contract for the installation and lease of data circuits, which contract(s) will be the
most advantageous to the District with price and all other factors being considered.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of referenced Board Resolution AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
FOR E-RATE PRIORITY ONE DATA CIRCUITS (PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20118.2)
Actions:
Motion
Approval of referenced Board Resolution AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION FOR E-RATE PRIORITY ONE DATA CIRCUITS (PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20118.2) on a roll call vote of 5-0 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.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 20-21-12
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Procedural Item)
12.1. COVID-19 and Related Data Update (Action Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Matyas, Solano County Health Office/Deputy Director
Rationale:
Dr. Matyas will be providing a COVID-19 and related data update to the district.
 
Actions:
Motion
Approval for our meeting to go past 10 p.m. was requested by President Zada 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.
12.2. Governor's January Budget Proposal for 2021/22: The district will provide information from the Governor's January Budget Proposal for 2021/22 (Action Item)
Attachments:
Pocket Budget
12.3. Equity and 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 and opportunity work happening in the District. The report will focus on a review of data that underscores a need to continue to focus on equity and opportunity, a summary of the activities engaged in since the last Board meeting, and upcoming plans for furthering the work.

 

PRESENTATION
 
13. NON-CONSENT ACTION ITEMS (Action Item)
13.1. Minimum Hourly Wage Compliance- Consideration and Ratification of revised CSEA Chapter #1096 2020-2021 Salary Schedule (Action Item)
Rationale:
The CSEA Chapter #1096 2020-2021 salary schedule has been amended to be in compliance with the California Minimum Wage requirement of $14.00 per hour effective January 1, 2021.The changes are in Range 20, Step 1 on both the hourly and monthly schedules. Currently, no employees are placed in Range 20, Step 1, therefore it does not impact any employee's actual salary. CSEA and BUSD agreed to discuss and alter rest of the salary schedule as needed during regular negotiations.  
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of CSEA Chapter #1096 2020-2021 Salary Schedule  as presented
Actions:
Motion
Approval of CSEA Chapter #1096 2020-2021 Salary Schedule  as presented Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by Diane Ferrucci.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
Attachments:
Classified 2020-21 Salary Schedule
13.2. Consideration and Approval In-Person Small Group Instruction (Action Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Rationale:

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education, will report on options for returning for in-person small group instruction in the purple tier.  The report will focus on the possible structures for in-person small group instruction and a review of current data.


PRESENTATION

Recommendation: The Board engage in a discussion with a possible consideration of returning for small group instruction. 
 
Recommended Motion:
The Board the engage in a discussion with a possible consideration of returning for small group instruction. 
Actions:
Motion
The request for the board to engage in a discussion with a possible consideration of returning for small group instruction Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by Gethsemane Moss.
Vote:
No Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
14. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Next Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be Thursday, February 18th
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 29, 2021, 2:15 PM

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