Notice of Regular Meeting
Benicia USD
March 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
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| 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. |
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Approve the Agenda as presented. Passed with a motion by Gethsemane Moss and a second by Diane Ferrucci. |
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
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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. .
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| Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. |
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Passed with a motion by Diane Ferrucci and a second by Mark Maselli. |
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
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| 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. |
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The Consolidated Application (ConApp) is used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to distribute categorical funds from various state and federal programs to county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools throughout California. Annually, in May, each local educational agency (LEA) submits the spring release of the application to document participation in these programs and provide assurances that the district will comply with the legal requirements of each program. Program entitlements are determined by formulas contained in the laws that created the programs. Recommendation: Approve the ConAPP as written. |
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Consolidated Application
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| Julie Corona, Director of Student Services |
| The authorization of 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 was approved by the Board at the December meeting. The contract needs to be revised to include the word "vehicle" in place of "bus" and ratified. |
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| Approval to Award the Bid to HopSkipDrive for Special Education Transportation Services |
Transportation Packet
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| Dr. Charles Young, Superintendent |
| The Board Trustees will discuss the vaccination process for education employees in Solano County. Staff will provide an update on the progress to date and next steps for Board discussion |
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| Dr. Leslie Beatson, Asst Supt Ed Services |
Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will report on the District's work on equity and opportunity. The purpose of this presentation will update on parent meetings, professional learning, curriculum updates, and systems work. Presentation |
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| Dr. Khushwinder Gill, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources |
As the Board is aware, the District employs a number of temporary employees each year to cover teachers on leave. Each year the District must release said temporary employees where there is no longer a position for them to fill.
The attached resolution confirms that the employee listed will be non-reemployed, or their positions reduced, effective with the 2020-2021 school year, and authorizes that the Superintendent and/or her designee give final notice of this action on behalf of the Board as required in Education Code. |
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Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-13, Release of Temporary Certificated Employees
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Approval of Resolution No. 20-21-13, Release of Temporary Certificated Employees Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by CeCe Grubbs. |
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
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Resolution 20-21-13
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| Tim Rahill, Chief Business Official |
The district provides the 2020/21 2nd Interim Financial Report using the information from the State-approved 2020/21 Budget, and current information from the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The 2nd 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). The district provides a positive certification for the 2020/21 2nd Interim Financial Report. The governing board of the BUSD is asked to approve the 2020/21 2nd Interim Financial Report for the BUSD. |
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Approve the 2020/21 2nd Interim Financial Report for the BUSD.
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Approve the 2020/21 2nd Interim Financial Report for the BUSD.
Passed with a motion by Mark Maselli and a second by Diane Ferrucci. |
Yes Diane Ferrucci.
Yes CeCe Grubbs.
Yes Mark Maselli.
Yes Gethsemane Moss.
Yes Sheri Zada.
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2020/21 Second Interim Report Excel Charts
2020/21 Second Interim Report Powerpoint
2020/21 Second Interim Report SACS
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| 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). |
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Published: February 26, 2021, 10:33 AM
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