Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Paso Robles Joint USD
October 27, 2020 5:30PM
PASO ROBLES JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
YouTube Stream - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTG5DZtaQn-Mo3lGcohE2Mw
CALL-IN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING AT 805-608-4230
| Our mission is to deliver an exemplary education, in a safe environment, which empowers students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in an ever-changing world. |
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| The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has determined that a school board meeting would be considered an essential government operation to assure continuity of operations and continuity of government. An in-person Board meeting for Trustees and Staff will be held with proper physical distancing, masking, and sanitation. However, in order to avoid large crowds and/or too many people in an enclosed area, it has been recommended that the public attend and participate virtually. This type of meeting is allowed under the Governor’s emergency orders.
PHONE-IN PUBLIC COMMENT: Please call (805) 608-4230 to provide live public comments during the meeting for an item number on the agenda in open session, or for an item NOT on the agenda. You will be placed in a queue. You must call well in advance of the item you wish to comment on, public comment will not be available once the item has been discussed by the Board of Trustees.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: To provide written public comment to be read during the meeting, please email 450 words or less to info@pasoschools.org. Note on the email if the comment is for a closed session item, an item number on the agenda in open session, or for an item NOT on the agenda. Public Comments will be accepted via email until 4:30 p.m., October 27, 2020.
Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person and no more than 20 minutes total for any one item. Any documents, petitions, or information for submittal may also be emailed to the address above. |
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| D. Sharon/N. Williams |
| The Mayor’s City of Paso Robles Diversity Panel in collaboration with PRJUSD will present information on the proposed #EmpowerKindness project to promote unity, eliminate the use of hate speech, and improve campus climate and culture. Diversity Panel Representative, Niya Williams, and Principal of Alternative Education, Dan Sharon, will provide a short presentation on how this endeavor will empower students to participate in a welcoming and safe return to our PRJUSD campuses. |
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| T. Vincent |
| The purpose of this MOU is to record a non-binding statement of intent of the partners to work together toward the goal of increasing access to and providing integrated services with the intent of reducing the long-term adverse effects related to untreated mental health issues in students in San Luis Obispo County.
The Middle School Comprehensive Project provides evidence-based Student Assistance Programs (SAP) targeted at at-risk middle school youth and families. Services are provided on campus and are part of an integrated collaboration between schools, County staff, and community-based organizations. |
PRJUSD/SLO County Behavioral Health MOU
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| T. Braden |
| Board Bylaw 9110 - Terms of Office was discussed during the last Board meeting of October 13, 2020, where the bylaw was presented in red-lined version addressing CSBA's recommendations.
Board policy requires two readings prior to approval.
Staff has reviewed and in presenting the final version as the second reading and seeking Board approval to update BB 9110. |
BB 9110 - Term of Office (Second Reading)
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| B. DeCou |
| The 2020-21 Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) identified $400,000 in funding for upgrading teacher workstations to support distance learning (including within hybrid instruction). In conjunction with bargaining unit leadership, meetings were held with elementary, middle, and high school teachers to determine what technology was needed as a baseline. In addition, input was received from principals, Ed Tech TOSA, and the IT department based on educational needs, work orders, and technology requests. Attached is the recommended Baseline Classroom Technology which includes new desktops, dual monitors, updated document cameras, and web cameras, wired headsets, and charging boxes for classrooms that have students who will be taking devices home. The first priority will be grade TK-8 which have desktops that have not been upgraded and are 7-10 years old. As funding is available, we will purchase new desktops for all 9-12 teachers. The majority of 9-12 computers have been upgraded to solid state which makes them more functional for distance learning, however, these upgraded machines are also 7-10 years old. |
| $293,474.43 allocated through the LCP. |
Baseline Classroom Technology 2020-21
CDW.G Quote WO 39551
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| E. Haley/B. DeCou |
| In the transfer to Hybrid Learning, the parents of approximately 400 students who are not in Dual Immersion have asked to have their children remain in distance learning. To ensure that students stay connected to their school site, we recommend the purchase of an online curriculum that allows teachers at each school site to support students in multiple grade levels. Accelerated Learning is the company that provides the K-5 curriculum to Edgenuity, our current online provider. Edgenuity no longer has seats available in their K-5 program so we were able to deal directly with Accelerated Learning. It is recommended that we purchase the four core content program which provides instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The students will receive a workbook in each of the content areas. Teachers will monitor and support student progress through the online curriculum. Teachers will also provide daily synchronous instruction. |
| $152,200 through CARES funding. |
Accelerate Education Quote
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| E. Haley |
| This textbook aligns with the CTE Sports Medicine curriculum at PRHS and is designed for use in sports medicine courses in a secondary setting. This is an engaging and relevant textbook with language that is accessible to diverse student populations and ability levels. It scaffolds the introduction of complex material to establish foundational knowledge of health science material and prepare students for success in the sports medicine field. |
| $10,015.36 |
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| B. Pawlowski |
| Walker Medical Wellness will provide the necessary staffing and equipment needed to administer COVID-19 tests. As part of the district's operational plan during the hybrid learning model, and in compliance with the San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Health (SLOCDPH), monthly surveillance testing will be completed. Fifty percent of all staff will be tested each month. Any positive results will be reported to the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE) to ensure contact tracing can be completed by SLOCDPH. This agreement is for 12 months, however, it can be canceled with a 30-day written notice. The cost is $4,400 per month. The cost for one year of testing is $52,800. This expenditure will be paid by CARES funds. |
| Not to exceed $52,800 / CARES Act Funding |
PRJUSD/Walker Medical Wellness Contract
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| J. Gaviola |
| This is the annual approval of salary schedules; there are no increases. The classified salary schedule will be brought back to the Board of Trustees in December for minimum wage adjustments. |
Salary Schedules
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| B. DeCou |
| On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE) provided written feedback on the district's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP). According to SB 98, the district must discuss the written feedback in a public meeting with the Board of Trustees within 15 days. While SLOCOE did not find any of the expenditures to be inappropriate, they identified recommendations in two areas, both within the required explanation for the use of supplemental LCFF funding (pages 42-44). It is not a requirement this year that SLOCOE approves the LCP and no further action is required. Staff will present SLOCOE recommendations and the district's response. |
SLOCOE Letter - Response to PRJUSD LCP
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| B. Pawlowski |
| Staff will share the latest information available regarding the state or federal budget and their relevance or impact on Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. |
2020-21 October Budget Update
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| A. Aiello |
| INFECTIOUS DISEASES
BP 5141.22 reflects new law (AB262, 2019) requiring local health officers to notify and update districts of an outbreak of communicable disease and requires districts to comply with any orders issued by the health officers and all applicable privacy laws. AR 5141.22 was updated to add a section on "Prevention and Mitigation Plan" reflecting general best practices base on COVID-19 guidance. |
AR 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases (First Reading)
BP 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases (First Reading)
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| E. Haley |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION and NONPUBLIC, NONSECTARIAN SCHOOL AND AGENCY SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
These board policies and administrative regulations have been updated by CSBA to reflect new requirements, new laws (SB75, 2019) (SB98, 2020) (AB 947, 2019) (AB 605, 2019) (AB 1172, 2019), and new state regulations (Register 2020, No.21). |
AR 6142.7 - Physical Education and Activity (First Reading)
AR 6159 - Individualized Education Program (First Reading)
AR 6159.1 - Procedural Safeguards for Special Education (First Reading)
AR 6159.2 - Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education (First Reading)
BP 6142.7 - Physical Education and Activity (First Reading)
BP 6159 - Individualized Education Program (First Reading)
BP 6159.1 - Procedural Safeguards for Special Education (First Reading)
BP 6159.2 - Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education (First Reading)
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| J. Gaviola |
| TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
New regulation reflects new federal regulations (85 Fed. Reg. 30026) which establish a Title IX complaint procedure for addressing complaints of behavior that meets the federal definition of sexual harassment. Regulation describes the types of behavior subject to these complaint procedures, the process for filing a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator, the offer of supportive measures to the complainant, the option for the parties to participate in an informal resolution process, required notifications, the investigation process, issuance of a written decision, the right to appeal the decision, and the requirement to maintain records of sexual harassment complaints and training materials for seven years. |
AR 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
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| J. Gaviola |
| TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
New regulation reflects new federal regulations (85 Fed. Reg. 30026) which establish a Title IX complaint procedure for addressing complaints of behavior that meets the federal definition of sexual harassment. The regulation describes the types of behavior subject to these complaint procedures, the process for filing, and other specific requirements. |
AR 4119.12-4319.12 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
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| J. Gaviola |
| NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Updated board policy and new administrative regulation to PRJUSD reflect new federal regulation (85 Fed. Reg.30026) which require that allegations of sexual harassment that meet the federal definition be investigated through Title IX complaint procedures, as described in AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, rather than the complain procedures detailed in this regulation. |
AR 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading)
BP 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading)
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| J. Gaviola |
| SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
Policy updated to reflect new federal regulations (85 Fed. Reg. 30026) which require that complaints of behavior that meet the federal definition of sexual harassment be addressed through new Title IX complaint procedures. Title of compliance officer changed to Title IX Coordinator pursuant to federal regulations, and responsibility assigned to Title IX Coordinator to receive complaints and determine the appropriate complaint procedure to use.
Regulation updated to reflect new law (SB 778, 2019) which (1) requires a district with five or more employees to provide two hours of sexual harassment training to supervisory employees and one hour of sexual harassment training to nonsupervisory employees by January 1, 2021, and every two years thereafter, and (2) requires new nonsupervisory employees and employees promoted to supervisory positions to receive the training within six months of hire or promotion. Regulation also reflects new federal regulations (85 Fed. Reg. 30026) which require the district to designate a Title IX Coordinator and disseminate the Coordinator's contact information. |
AR 4119.11 - Sexual Harassment (First Reading)
BP 4119.11 - Sexual Harassment (First Reading)
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| J. Gaviola |
| NONDISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT
New to PRJUSD, AR 5145.3 is a regulation updated to reflect new federal regulations (85 Fed. Reg. 30026) which require that allegations of sexual harassment that meet the federal definition be investigated through Title IX procedures, as described in AR 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment. |
AR 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment (First Reading)
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| MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR MEETINGS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED.
If you wish to address the Board, please fill out a request form, provided on the table near the entrance, and submit it to the Clerk of the Board prior to the meeting. If you wish to speak on an item on the Agenda, please do so when that item is called. If you wish to speak on an item not on the Agenda, you may speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda. The Board is governed by the Brown Act and may briefly respond to public comments but take no action except on items scheduled on the agenda. A maximum of 3 minutes per speaker may be allowed, and there is a 20-minute maximum limit for public input on any one subject/item. Speakers are requested to state their name and to address comments to the Board of Trustees. Items requiring lengthy discussion may, at the Board’s discretion, be scheduled as a specific agenda item at future meetings.
Please notify the Superintendent’s Office if you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter or, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting. In order to assist staff in assuring that reasonable accommodations can be made, notifications should be made by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting, or at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, by calling (805) 769-1000, x.30104.
Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District can be inspected at the following address during normal business hours: Paso Robles Public Schools, 800 Niblick Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
If you have questions on school district issues, please submit them in writing. The appropriate staff member will contact you to answer your questions and provide you with information.
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Published: October 22, 2020, 5:02 PM
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