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Regular Board Meeting - C19
South Whittier SD
September 14, 2021 4:30PM
Zoom Conference URL/Link: https://zoom.us/j/97573473565?pwd=ZlVFNTFrdTN5OTVYcDRkTnFtYVUrUT09 Meeting ID: 975 7347 3565 Passcode: 114163 & SWSD Board Room 11200 TELECHRON AVE. WHITTIER, CA 90605

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

Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services

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

Aubrey Craig, Associate Superintendent of Business Services

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, Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez, Aubrey Craig (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 September 14, 2021 Agenda as presented. 

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

5. COMMENTS BY TRUSTEES
Rationale:
This item is provided as an opportunity for Trustees to report regarding District related topics.

 
6. 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 virtually, please complete and submit the online Google Form, "SWSD - Request to Address the Board", located on our website: www.swhittier.net. If you wish to address the Board of Trustees in-person, please complete the form, "Request to Address the Board", located at the sign-in table, and present to the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review.

 
7. CONSENT
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees review and approve Consent agenda items 7.1 through 7.5 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.

7.1. Approval of Minutes - August 17, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
August 17, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes - Unadopted
7.2. Purchase Order List # 3
Attachments:
Purchase Order List #3
7.3. Contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) List # 7
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:
17-18-099C
20-21-100A
21-22-055
21-22-059
21-22-060
21-22-061
21-22-062
21-22-063
21-22-064
21-22-065
21-22-066
21-22-067
Contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) List # 7
7.4. Travel and Conference Report # 5
Attachments:
Travel and Conference Report # 5
7.5. Express Voucher Report August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Attachments:
Express Voucher August.2021
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
Quick Summary / Abstract:
No items submitted for this section of the agenda.
9. GOVERNING BOARD
Quick Summary / Abstract:
No items submitted for this section of the agenda.
10. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF BOARD POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND BOARD BYLAWS (FIRST READING)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws are submitted to the Board for a first reading and review. All questions and/or recommendations for additions or revisions should be directed to the Superintendent prior to the next Board meeting. 
10.1. BP 4033 Lactation Accommodation
Attachments:
BP 4033 Lactation Accommodation (FIRST READING)
11. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF BOARD POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND BOARD BYLAWS (SECOND READING)
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Trustees will conduct a Second reading and possible approval of the following proposed Board Policies and Administrative Regulations agenda items 11.1 through 11.2. The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees review and approve the Board policies and Administrative Regulations as presented.

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

11.1. AR 6158 Independent Study (SECOND READING)
Attachments:
AR 6158 Independent Study (SECOND READING)
11.2. BP 6158 Independent Study (SECOND READING)
Attachments:
BP 6158 Independent Study (SECOND READING)
12. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
12.1. PRESENTATION: State and Local Assessments Indicators
Speaker:
Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments:
State and Local Assessments Board Presentation
12.2. 2020-21 Local Indicators for the CA Dashboard
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2020-21 Local Indicators for the CA Dashboard as presented.

Motion:_____Second:_____VOTE:Yes:___No:___Absent:_____Abstain:______

Quick Summary / Abstract:
Attachments:
Report on Local Indicators for the 2020-21 California Dashboard
12.3. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 21-22-008: Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Quick Summary / Abstract:

A public hearing is in order to provide an opportunity for discussion on Resolution 21-22-008: Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The public hearing will comply with the requirements of Education Code Section 60119 and Education Code Section 60422(a).

Attachments:
Resolution No. 21-22-008: Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
12.4. Resolution No. 21-22-008: Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends approval of Resolution No. 21-22-008: Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Motion:_____Second:_____VOTE:Yes:___No:___Absent:_____Abstain:______

Attachments:
Resolution No. 21-22-008: Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
13. BUSINESS SERVICES
Recommended Motion:
 
13.1. PRESENTATION: 2021-22 COVID-19 Testing
Speaker:
Aubrey Craig, Associate Superintendent, Business Services
Attachments:
COVID-19 Testing Presentation
13.2. 2022 Health Insurance Rates
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Informational Item Only
Attachments:
Certificated Health Rates 2022
Classified Health Rates 2022
Management-Confidential Health Rates 2022
13.3. PRESENTATION: 2020-21 Unaudited Actuals
Speaker:
Aubrey Craig, Associate Superintendent, Business Services
Attachments:
2020-21 Unaudited Actuals Presentation
13.4. 2020-21 Unaudited Actuals
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees review and approve the 2020-21 Unaudited Actuals as presented.

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

Quick Summary / Abstract:

Executive Summary:

At the end of each fiscal year, the books of the District are closed. Closing the books is the record keeping process where revenues and expenditures are adjusted to reflect final balances for the fiscal year. The Unaudited Actuals financial reports are then prepared in a format required by the California Department of Education. Education Code 42100(a), requires school districts to adopt the Unaudited Actuals by September of each year.

Financial Condition:

The district’s accounting records for fiscal year 2020-21 were closed in August 2021. The General Fund is the largest and most important operating fund of the district. The Unrestricted General Fund is used for general education expenses such as classroom teacher salaries while the Restricted General Fund is used for specific state, federal, and local programs.

The district has a positive financial status at the end of 2020-21. The District met the minimum Reserve for Economic Uncertainties of 3% of expenditures and other uses.

Attachments:
2020-21 Unaudited Actuals
14. BOND MEASURE QS
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve Bond Measure QS agenda item 14.1 as presented.

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

14.1. Purchase Order List # 3 (Bond)
Attachments:
Purchase Order List #3 (Bond)
15. HUMAN RESOURCES
Recommended Motion:

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve Human Resources agenda items 15.1 through 15.3 as presented.

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

15.1. Classified Personnel Report # 3
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Report # 3
15.2. Certificated Personnel Report # 3
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Report # 3
15.3. SWSD & SWTA Proposal - Article 36
Attachments:
SWSD & SWTA Proposal - Article 36
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

October 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

District office Board Room, 11200 Telechron Ave., Whittier, CA 90605

& Via Zoom Conference


Published: September 10, 2021, 4:01 PM

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