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Regular Board Meeting - C19
South Whittier SD
June 22, 2021 4:30PM
Zoom Conference URL/Link: https://zoom.us/j/99011170732?pwd=cEpDR1V0Q2RQaTFRdXZHVEI5eU4vQT09 Meeting ID: 990 1117 0732 Passcode: 962032

1. PRELIMINARY
1.1. Call to Order.
1.2. Roll Call:
Rationale:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Jan Baird, President

Natalia Barajas, Vice President

Deborah Pacheco, Clerk

Sylvia V. Macias, Member

Elias Alvarado, Member

ADMINISTRATORS:

Dr. Gary Gonzales, Superintendent

Martha Mestanza-Rojas, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services

Dr. Marti Tienda-Ayala, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

Geta Woldie, Interim Chief Business Officer

STAFF:

Kurby Flores, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent


 
2. CLOSED SESSION (4:30PM - 5:50PM)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Board may be required to adjourn to closed session for discussion on matters of personnel, security, negotiations, student discipline, litigation and other matters as authorized by Government Code Sections 3459.1, 54956.6, 54956.8, 54957 and 54957.6 and Education Code Sections 35146 and 48914.
2.1. Conference with Agency Labor Negotiators: South Whittier Teachers Association and California School Employees Association. Agency Negotiators: Dr. Gary Gonzales, Dr. Marti Tienda-Ayala, Martha Mestanza-Rojas, Geta Woldie (Government Codes Section 3549.1 and 54957.6)
2.2. Classified -Public Employee Appointment/Employment/Evaluation
2.3. Classified - Public Employee Dismissal/Release/Discipline/Transfers/Reassignments/Retirement
2.4. Certificated - Public Employee Appointment/Employment/Evaluation
2.5. Certificated - Public Employee Dismissal/Release/Discipline/Transfers/Reassignments/Retirement
3. OPEN SESSION (6:00PM)
3.1. Pledge of Allegiance
3.2. Mission and Vision
3.3. Report on Closed Session Items
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Superintendent will report related to any action taken in closed session.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends approval of the June 22, 2021 Agenda as presented. 

Motion: ____ Seconded: ____ VOTE: YES ___ NO ____ Abstain____ Absent ____

5. REPORTS
5.1. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Above & Beyond
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The following individual(s) will be presented to the Board of Trustees as the South Whittier School District Above & Beyond recipient(s) for the month of June, 2021:

Elizabeth Morris, Instructional Aide @ Carmela Elementary
6. COMMENTS BY TRUSTEES
Rationale:
This item is provided as an opportunity for Trustees to report regarding District related topics.

 
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rationale:

During this time, Members of the public may without arrangement, make representations to address the Board on matter related to agenda and non-agenda items. A total of 21 minutes are provided so members of the public can address the Board. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. If you wish to address the Board of Trustees, please complete and submit the online Google Form, "SWSD - Request to Address the Board", located on our website: www.swhittier.net. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review.

 
8. CONSENT
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees review and approve Consent agenda items 8.1 through 8.6 as presented.

Motion: ___ Seconded:___ VOTE:Yes___No___ Abstain:___ Absent: ___

Quick Summary / Abstract:

At each meeting, the Board approves a group of routine action items typically referred to as the Consent Agenda. They will be acted on by the Board as one item.  Items may be pulled and acted on individually.  If any Board member or the Superintendent requests that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, it will be taken up in the order indicated on the Agenda.

8.1. Approval of Minutes - June 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
June 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes - Unadopted
8.2. Contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) List # 16 (FY 2020-21)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The attached contract list summarizes each contract by providing the contract number, name of the contractor, a description of the service, the duration of the contract, and the cost.

Attachments:
20-21-107
Contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) List # 16
8.3. Contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) List # 4 (FY 2021-22)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The attached contract list summarizes each contract by providing the contract number, name of the contractor, a description of the service, the duration of the contract, and the cost.

Attachments:
21-22-024
21-22-025
21-22-026
21-22-027
21-22-028
21-22-029
21-22-030
21-22-031
Contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) List # 4
8.4. Travel and Conference Report # 10 (2020-21)
Attachments:
Travel and Conference Report # 10
8.5. Travel and Conference Report # 2 (2021-22)
Attachments:
Travel and Conference Report # 2
8.6. Disposal of Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment
Quick Summary / Abstract:
District owned equipment has become obsolete, unusable and no longer needed.  The salvage/ unusable items listed below are to be disposed of through a materials recycling or surplus auction vendor.  The district is authorized to take this action pursuant to Education Code 17545 through 17549. 
Attachments:
Disposal/Salvage of Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment 6-22-2021
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
Quick Summary / Abstract:
No items submitted for this section of the agenda.

10. GOVERNING BOARD
Quick Summary / Abstract:
No items submitted for this section of the agenda.

11. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF BOARD POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND BOARD BYLAWS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
No items submitted for this section of the agenda.

12. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve Educational Services agenda items 12.1 through 12.2 as presented.

Motion: ___ Seconded: ___ VOTE: Yes ___ No ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___
12.1. 2021-2022 Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
Recommended Motion:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve the 2021-2022 Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Carmela Elementary, Lake Marie Elementary, Loma Vista Elementary, Los Altos Elementary, McKibben Elementary, and Richard L. Graves Middle School as presented.
Attachments:
2021 SPSA Carmela
2021 SPSA Howard J. McKibben
2021 SPSA Lake Marie
2021 SPSA Loma Vista
2021 SPSA Los Altos
2021 SPSA Richard L. Graves MS
12.2. Adoption of Annual Update, Local Control Accountability Plan / Learning Continuity Plan & 2021 Local Control Accountability Plan
Recommended Motion:
The Public Hearing for the Annual Update, Local Control Accountability Plan / Learning Continuity Plan & 2021 Local Control Accountability Plan was held at the June 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees review and approve the Annual Update, Local Control Accountability Plan / Learning Continuity Plan & 2021 Local Control Accountability Plan as presented.
Attachments:
2021 LCFF Budget Overview
2021-22 LCAP
Annual Update For The 2019-20 LCAP & 2020-21 LCAP
13. BUSINESS SERVICES
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve Business Services agenda items 13.1 through 13.2 as presented.

Motion: ___ Seconded: ___ VOTE: Yes ___ No ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___

13.1. Adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget
Recommended Motion:
The Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget was held at the June 15, 2021 Board meeting.  

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees adopt the 2021-2022 Budget as presented. 
Attachments:
2021-22 SWSD Budget
13.2. Resolution No. 20-21-031: Spending EPA Funds
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve Resolution No. 20-21-031: Spending EPA Funds as presented.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Proposition 30 requires that District’s governing boards determine the use of EPA funds in an open session of a public meeting. This meeting should precede the recording of EPA expenditures, and must be held annually. The funds generated from Prop 30 are set aside in an Education Protection Account and will be released to the LEAs at end of each quarter for 2013-14 and thereafter. This money is NOT additional money for an LEA since there is an offset reduction to the LEA’s LCFF funding.

Attachments:
Education Protection Act (EPA)
Resolution No. 20-21-031: Spending EPA Funds
14. BOND MEASURE QS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
No items submitted for this section of the agenda.
15. HUMAN RESOURCES
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve Human Resources agenda items 15.1 through 15.2 as presented.

Motion: ___ Seconded: ___ VOTE: Yes ___ No ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___

15.1. Classified Personnel Report # 14
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Report #14
15.2. Certificated Personnel Report # 14
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Report # 14
16. BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISCUSSION TO GUIDE FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Unless otherwise posted, the next regularly scheduled meeting will be held

July 20, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Via Zoom Conference


Published: June 17, 2021, 3:58 PM

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