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Notice of Regular Meeting
Benicia USD
April 22, 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 identify yourself by stating your first and last name. 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 a written 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.
8. HIGHLIGHT - Week of the Young Child Family Celebration (Procedural Item)
Speaker:
June Regis, Director of Child Development
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 identify yourself by stating your first and last name. 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: April 1, 2021 Special (Virtual) Meeting Minutes (Consent Item)
Attachments:
April 1, 2021 Special (Virtual) 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 Complaint_April
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Procedural Item)
12.1. Benicia Grad Night Lite (Discussion Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Benicia Grad Night Committee Representatives
Rationale:
Benicia Grad Night Lite committee representatives would like to host a scaled down, distanced, outdoor event in keeping with state guidelines at Benicia High School for the senior class of 2021 on June 5th, 2021.
 
Attachments:
Benicia Grad Night Lite Info.
12.2. Equity & Opportunity Update and Discussion (Discussion 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 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
 
12.3. Student Assessment Update (Discussion Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Mrs. Stephanie Rice, Director Education Services
Rationale:

Mrs. Stephanie Rice, Director of Education Services, will report on the California waiver for the state assessment, CAASPP.  The purpose of this report is to inform the Board and public of the intent of the waiver, the requirements of the approval, and  BUSD's plan for assessment this spring. 

 

PRESENTATION
 
12.4. Return to In-Person Instruction Update (Discussion Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Dr. Leslie Beaston, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Rationale:

Dr. Leslie Beatson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will provide an update on the return to in-person learning for students in grades 3-12.  The purpose of this report is to highlight the successes at each level.  

PRESENTATION
 
13. NON-CONSENT ACTION ITEMS (Action Item)
13.1. Consideration and Approval of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars (Action Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Khushwinder Gill, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

The 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Calendar presented for approval was drafted by the Calendar Committee composed of representatives from the District management team, the Benicia Teachers Association, and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #1096. These calendars have been ratified by the BTA Unit Members. 

Staff requests Board approval of the calendars so that they may be finalized and distributed to all District employees, parents, and members of the Benicia community.
 
Recommended Motion:

Approval of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Calendars as presented
Actions:
Motion

Approval of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Calendars 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.
Attachments:
2022-23 184 days Option A
2023-24 Option A
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: April 15, 2021, 3:45 PM

The resubmit was successful.