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Notice of Regular Meeting
Benicia USD
February 18, 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)
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. Conference Regarding Pending Litigation: one case OAH Case No: 2020090689 (Action Item)Confidential agenda item.
Actions:
Motion
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.
4.4. Individual Student Matter(s)/ Student Need(s) (Procedural Item)Confidential agenda item.
5. OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. (Procedural Item)
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Procedural Item)
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Action Item)
Actions:
Motion
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.
8. HIGHLIGHT: Black History Month-BHS Book Club (Procedural Item)
Speaker:
Brianna Kleinschmidt, BHS Principal
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 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: February 4, 2021 and February 6, 2021 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
February 4, 2021 Regular (Virtual) Board Meeting
February 6, 2021 Special Governance Workshop (Virtual) Meeting Minutes
11.2. Approval of Personnel Action List (Consent Item)
Attachments:
PAL Summary
PAL Summary ADD
11.3. Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-14, Resolution of the Benicia Unified School District Requesting the Treasurer to Make a Constitutional Advance to the District (Consent Agenda)
Speaker:
Tim Rahill, Chief Business Official
Rationale:
In order to meet cash flow needs, each year the district requests that the county advances its property tax funds to the district prior to the December and April tax collection dates.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-14 requesting the Solano County Board of Supervisors authorize the County Treasurer to transfer approximately $13,660,891.00 in one or more loans to the Benicia Unified School District to cover one or more cash shortages caused by delays in receipt of revenues from the State to which the district is lawfully entitled
Actions:
Motion
Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-14 requesting the Solano County Board of Supervisors authorize the County Treasurer to transfer approximately $13,660,891.00 in one or more loans to the Benicia Unified School District to cover one or more cash shortages caused by delays in receipt of revenues from the State to which the district is lawfully entitled on a roll call vote of 5-0 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.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 20-21-14
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Procedural Item)
12.1. Measure S Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Roxanne Egan, Bond Director
Rationale:

Roxanne Egan, Bond Director, will provide the introduction. David Sells, the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Chairperson will provide the annual report from the Bond Oversight Committee. As per the bylaws, the Committee shall present to the Board, in Public Session, an annual written report which includes the following:

a)    A statement indicating whether the District is in compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, section 1(b) (3) of the California Constitution and

b)    A summary of the Committee’s proceedings and activities for the preceding year
 
Attachments:
ANNUAL.REPORT.CBOC.2019.20
12.2. Measure S Quarterly Bond Update (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Roxanne Egan, Bond Director
Rationale:
Roxanne Egan, Bond Director, will provide the Quarterly Update on the Measure S Bond Program. The purpose of this update is to provide information on the school facility projects funded by the Measure S bonds and review items from the quarterly BUSD Citizens' Oversight Committee on the Measure S General Obligation Bonds meeting.
 
Attachments:
2021.01.21 CBOC packet
12.3. Strategic Plan/LCAP Process (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Rationale:

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will report on the Strategic Plan-LCAP process.  The purpose of the report is to inform the Board and public of the requirements, components, process and timeline for the development of the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan-LCAP. 

 

Presentation
 
13. NON-CONSENT ACTION ITEMS (Action Item)
13.1. Consideration and Approval of the Site and District Safety Plans (Action Item)
Speaker:
Sean Thompson, Safety Coordinator
Rationale:

The safety of students and staff is of the utmost importance and an essential component of ensuring student and staff safety is the annual development and review of the Comprehensive School Safety plans for each site and the Emergency Operational Plan for the District. Each site works with their stakeholders annually to update the plan through the School Site Council or through a School Safety Committee appointed by the SSC.

The comprehensive plan includes both procedures to use in case of an emergency and strategies to use to create a safe and healthy school climate. The school safety/operational plans are approved by School Site Councils annually and are presented to the governing board for review and approval. In addition, there is a district Safety/Operational Plan that provides a guide for overall safety within the district and outlines specific procedures to be followed in case of an emergency.

Over the past few years the plans have seen significant growth, include district-standardized best practices for crisis response and they are approved by BPD/BFD. The District is currently reviewing the release of students protocol as well as mutual aid agreements with the county and local LEAs and will update the plans when this work is completed.

The Safety Plans are not published publicly due to a recommendation by law enforcement. The plans are available in the Superintendent's office for review.

The governing board is being asked to review and approve site safety plans as well as the overall District safety plan.
 
Recommended Motion:

Approval of the Site and District Safety Plans as presented
Actions:
Motion

Approval of the Site and District Safety Plans as presented


 Passed with a motion by Diane Ferrucci and a second by Gethsemane Moss.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
13.2. Consideration and Approval of In-Person Small Group Instruction (Action Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Rationale:

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services will report on staff and student data regarding returning for in-person small group instruction.

PRESENTATION

Recommendation: Approve the recommendation to return for in-person small group instruction with the staff who volunteer to do so based on the data provided.
 
Recommended Motion:
Approval of the recommendation to return for in-person small group instruction with the staff who volunteer to do so based on the data provided
Actions:
Motion
Approval of the recommendation to return for in-person small group instruction with the staff who volunteer to do so based on the data provided Passed with a motion by Diane Ferrucci and a second by Gethsemane Moss.
Vote:
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
No Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
14. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Next Regular Meeting :  Thursday, March 4, 2021
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: February 11, 2021, 12:37 PM

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