In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which temporarily suspends provisions of the Brown Act relating to public meetings. As such, Elk Grove Unified School District Board members will be conducting this open session board meeting via Zoom video/teleconferencing.

Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Zoom is an online meeting platform that will be used by the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education during the current State social distancing and shelter at home order. Those who wish to view the meeting will need an internet connection and device. Zoom is compatible with Windows and Apple computers, along with iPhones, iPads, Chromebooks and Android devices. The device must have working speakers to hear the meeting.

Please note:  If Zoom is not currently installed on a computer or device, Zoom will ask to download a small app to the computer or device. Please accept the install to continue to the Zoom meeting. Zoom will only need to install the app the first time a computer or device is used with Zoom. Mobile device users can install the Zoom app prior to a meeting by visiting their app store. ZOOM Cloud Meetings is the name of the app.

Property:  APN 132-029-052 to provide approximately 10 acres located at Poppy Ridge/Lousada Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757

District negotiators:  Christopher R. Hoffman, Superintendent and Robert Pierce, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)

Negotiating parties:  EGUSD and Big Horn RBVP

Under negotiation:  Price and terms of payment

Agency designated representatives: Christopher R. Hoffman,
David Reilly, Robert Pierce, Karen Rezendes

Employee Organizations: All Elk Grove Unified School District
Bargaining Units and Unrepresented Employees 

Student Board Representatives from Cosumnes Oaks and Sheldon high schools will present updates and provide the Board via prerecorded video with information regarding ongoing academics and activities from their school sites.

This resolution celebrates efforts and achievements made by Black/African American individuals which have benefited all mankind.

The month of February has been designated Black/African American History Month.  This observance encourages the society at large, and schools in particular, to celebrate the achievements of Black/African Americans and also to re-examine society’s role in preserving the Civil Rights of all of its citizens.  Although the study of the contributions and the literature about and authored by Black/African Americans is part of the curriculum throughout the year, this designation in February adds special emphasis.       

The Board of Education is asked to approve Resolution No. 35, 2020-21, designating February 2021 as Career Technical Education Month.

The month of February has been designated as Career Technical Education Month. This observance allows us to celebrate the contribution of Career Technical Education (CTE) as a vehicle to provide our students with high quality college, career and life preparation.

The Elk Grove Unified School District offers its students a broad spectrum of CTE opportunities, beginning with middle school exploratory programs that lead to high school introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.  Students also receive CTE training through the district’s Explore CTE (former Regional Occupational Program) Program.

Elk Grove Unified School District’s CTE programs are considered exemplary throughout the region and state.  This resolution affirms the work of district staff in continuing to provide students with educational and workplace opportunities beyond those found in traditional instructional models.

Public Comment on Items on the Agenda or Not on the Agenda

NOTICE:   If you wish to address the Board, an electronic speaker card must be submitted with written comments prior to 4:30 p.m. on January 12, 2021.  Comments submitted on the designated speaker cards in the Google Document application through the following Link will be read to the Board by a staff member during the January 12, 2021 Board meeting:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegVGihoPCoxeJbeZVDDeAO_p58UF1MUuh4Ln7yimf7_fFXFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please be sure to complete the Google electronic speaker card indicating whether the matter you wish to address is on the agenda or not on the agenda. The total amount of time allocated to present electronic speaker cards to the Board will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes, with a total of thirty (30) minutes designated for public comment on an item. Time limitations are at the discretion of the President of the Board of Trustees.

Virtual EGUSD Board participants are limited to 3000 people due to capacity constraints within Zoom. The Zoom meeting will be recorded (video and audio) and will be made available on the Elk Grove Unified School District’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/elkgroveunified

All items listed on the consent agenda will be acted upon by one motion, without discussion. Should any item need to be considered separately, that item will be pulled for discussion/action.

The Board is requested to approve the attached list of personnel changes as indicated in the actions below.

CERTIFICATED:

New Hire(s) [6]

Promotion(s)

Rehire(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

CLASSIFIED:

New Hire(s) [7]

Leave(s) of Absence

Promotion(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

Status Change(s)

Approve Warrant Register No. 5 – Warrant Numbers 076502 - 077045, 411268 -411934.  All Funds:  November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020

Education Code 42632 requires that all payments from the funds of a school district shall be made by written order of the governing board of the district.

It is also required that district orders (warrants) must be numbered and include the following per Education Code 42634:

• The particular fund or funds of the district against which it is drawn
• The amount of payment to be made
• An itemized bill showing separate items and the price of each item (this information is retained in Fiscal Services)
• The rate of salary and the period of service of any employee of the district for whom an order is issued for payment of salary or wages (this information is retained in the Payroll office)

The Board is asked to approve Warrant Register No. 5 – Warrant Numbers 076502 - 077045, 411268 - 411934.

See attached report for Warrant Register No. 5 expenditures.

Total expenditures for all funds from November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020 are $55,123,507.81.

The purchase order encumbrance modification history from November 17, 2020 – December 15, 2020 is listed below.  The originals are on file in Fiscal Services if you wish to review them.

Modifications:

Under current Board Policy 3312 “contracts under the bid limits can be approved by the Designated Personnel, subject to Board ratification.  Amendments to contracts, including construction contract change orders both under and over bid limits, may be approved by the Designated Personnel, subject to Board ratification.”  Staff recommends that the Board ratify the contracts on the attached sheet, which are under the bid limit of $95,200 and have been approved by authorized district staff.

The Board of Education is requested to appoint the following teachers to the Teacher Induction Program and the Peer Assistance and Review Program as Consulting Teachers. Consulting Teachers will receive formative assessment and coaching skills training. Following training, consulting teachers provide support and assistance to new teachers through the Teacher Induction Program. Some Consulting Teachers will be identified by the Peer Assistance and Review Panel to provide support and assistance to experienced teachers who have received unsatisfactory evaluations. Teachers presented to the Board for appointment have successfully completed a selection process that included a classroom observation, a requirement of Assembly Bill 1X.

Elementary School

Charmaine Bray, John Ehrhardt

Jamie Davis, Union House

Sandy Glaeser, Stone Lake

Maria Hill, Carroll

Ellen Morris, Maeola Beitzel

Sarah Nattrass, Ellen Feickert

Alisha Patten, Foulks Ranch

Dawn Phillips, Jessie Baker

Ylamarie Renshaw, Isabelle Jackson

Kristin Smith, Arnold Adreani

Katherine Thompson, Maeola Beitzel

Marilyn Wu, David Reese

Shannon Young, Elliott Ranch

Middle School

Jaime Shilen, Toby Johnson Middle School

Morgan Steger, Harriett Eddy Middle School

High School

Michelle Archibald, Valley High School

Tracy Fernandez, Elk Grove High School

David Kjargaard, Franklin High School

Robin Lopez, Laguna Creek High School

Marilyn Varriano, Cosumnes Oaks High School

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the District to enter into two Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Lower Emission Vehicle Incentive Program Agreements to purchase 13 (thirteen) all electric school buses and installation of all associated infrastructure including charging stations; and, authorize Robert Pierce, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities and Michael “Matt” Sanchez, Director of Transportation to execute all necessary documents to implement and complete the project.

The Elk Grove Unified School District operates one of the cleanest fleets in California, with a goal of improving air quality for our students and the community.  The fleet includes buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Propane fuels as well as Electric buses.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) established the Lower Emission Vehicle Incentive Program (LEVIP), which provides incentives to fleet operators for the purchase of low-emission on-road motor vehicles.  District administration has been working with SMAQMD Staff regarding significant LEVIP grant opportunities available to the District.  Based on this work Administration is recommending to participate in the LEVIP for the purchase of electric school buses.

As a part of this grant program and the District’s eligibility, the District would be able to purchase 13 (thirteen) new zero-emission, battery-electric school buses.  These buses will provide improved air quality and state of the art equipment to our students and staff.  Grant funding includes upgraded electrical infrastructure, and charging stations for onsite fueling.

In accordance with BP 6161.1, the following instructional materials have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate subject-area steering committee(s), the EGUSD Curriculum Council, and have the support of principals.

Basic

Photography, Twelfth Edition; Copyright 2017, Pearson Education, Inc. (Photography II, Honors, Grades 10-12)

[This basic instructional material will be paid for using site funds.]

Career Choices and Changes, Sixth Edition; Copyright 2019, Academic Innovations (Focus on College and Career, Grade 9) [This basic instructional material will be paid for using CTE and/or site funds.]

Visual Phonics; Copyright 1996, International Communication Learning Institute (DHOH SCC, Grades K-6, and ASL Language Support, Grades 9-12) [This basic instructional material will be paid for using EGUSD Instructional Materials funds.]

Code.org (Computer Science, Grades 9-12) [This basic digital instructional material is a free resource; no funding is needed.]

Code HS (Computer Science, Grades 9-12) [This basic digital instructional material is a free resource; no funding is needed.]

Project Lead The Way (Miscellaneous PLTW and related courses, Grades K-12) [This basic digital instructional material will be paid for using CTE and/or site funds.]

Supplemental

Career Choices and Changes, Sixth Edition; Copyright 2019, Academic Innovations (Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Intro to, Grades 9-12) [This supplemental instructional material will be paid for using CTE and/or site funds.]

Culturally Authentic and Responsive Texts; Copyright 2019, Published by Teacher Created Materials (Reading/English Language Arts, Grades K-6) [This supplemental instructional material will be paid for using site funds.]

Scholastic News Magazine; Scholastic Inc. (English/Language Arts, History/Social Science, and Science, Grades K-6) [This supplemental instructional material will be paid for using site funds.]

Ag Explorer (All Agriculture Courses, Grades 7-12) [This supplemental digital instructional material will be paid for using CTE, CA Partnership Academy, Other Academy/Alternative Funding and/or site funds.]

Imagine Learning: Language & Literacy (ELD, Grades TK-12) [This supplemental digital instructional material will be paid for using CARES Act Funds and/or site funds.]

StarFall (English/Language Arts and Mathematics, Grades K-3) [This supplemental digital instructional material will be paid for using site funds.]

HIPAA Training (Biomedical/Medical Careers, Grades 9-12) [This supplemental digital instructional material will be paid for using CTE funds and/or Other Academy/Alternative Funding.]

UC Scout (French IV, Grades 10-12) [This supplemental digital instructional material is a free resource; no funding is needed.]

IXL (English/Language Arts and Mathematics, Grades K-6) [This supplemental digital instructional material will be paid for using site funds.]

The existing high school courses listed below have undergone updates to their courses of study to replace outdated or missing documentation.  These updates have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate subject-area steering committee(s), the EGUSD Curriculum Council, and have the support of principals.

AP Computer Science Principles (Course #07514, Grades 10-12)

French I (Course #05110, Grades 7-8)

French II (Course #05120, Grades 8-12)

French III (Course #05130, Grades 9-12)

French IV (Course #05140, Grades 10-12)

French IV Honors (Course #05141, Grades 10-12)

AP French Language and Culture (Course #05150, Grades 11-12)

German I (Course #05210, Grades 7-12)

German II (Course #05220, Grades 8-12)

German III (Course #05230, Grades 9-12)

AP German Language and Culture (Course #05250, Grades 11-12)

Japanese I (Course #05310, Grades 7-12)

Japanese II (Course #05320, Grades 8-12)

Japanese III (Course #05330, Grades 9-12)

Japanese IV (Course #05340, Grades 10-12)

Japanese IV Honors (Course #05341, Grades 10-12)

AP Japanese Language and Culture (Course #05350, Grades 11-12)

Spanish I (Course #05010, Grades 7-12)

Spanish II (Course #05020, Grades 8-12)

Spanish III (Course #05030, Grades 9-12)

Spanish IV (Course #05040, Grades 10-12)

AP Spanish Literature and Culture (Course #05045, Grades 11-12)

AP Spanish Language and Culture (Course #05046, Grades 11-12)

Spanish for Native Speakers I (Course #05050, Grades 9-12)

The following course has undergone review and approval by the appropriate subject-area steering committee(s), the EGUSD Curriculum Council, and has the support of principals.

Photography II, Honors (VAPA, Grades 10-12) (one-year equivalent, 10 credits) This course is intended for the advanced photography student who wishes to create a portfolio of independently-produced work through traditional and digital practices.  This course is especially suited for students wishing to pursue AP Studio Art: 2-D Design with a photography emphasis.  This course will include aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio production.  Students complete process-based work showing a progression of style and artistic influence through research and evaluation of artists’ works as well as a focus on elements and principles of design.

Pre-Requisite: Photography I

The Board of Education will be presented a report on how the District is caring for its students with a focus on safety, support, and equity, including:

• The structure and functions of the Safety and Security Department
• Professional learning and development
• Law enforcement data
• The supports provided to schools and families
• Future areas of focus 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 3547, the following are stipulated for negotiations between a bargaining unit and the District:

1. The District’s initial proposal is officially presented at a public meeting of the Governing board for public notice; and 
      
2. A public hearing is conducted to receive public input regarding the District’s initial proposal.

EGUSD’s initial proposal is attached.

California Government Code section 54953(C) (3) requires that a verbal summary of the proposed compensation and fringe benefits be given to the public prior to final Board action on certain employment agreements. The proposed agreement for the following:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Contains the following material terms: 

1. TERM:  The term of the proposed Employment Agreement for Chief Human Resources Officer begins on February 1, 2021 and shall continue through June 30, 2023. 

2. COMPENSATION:  The following constitutes the employee’s base salary effective February 1,2021:

The Chief Human Resources Officer is on step 9 of the Chief Human Resources Officer Salary Schedule.  Effective February 1, 2021, his base salary at step 9 shall be $154,476.00.  

3. BENEFITS:  The Chief Human Resources Officer will receive the same health and welfare benefits and retiree benefits as other District certificated management employees, as those benefits may change from time to time.

4. TRAVEL:  The Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO shall receive $100 per month for travel within the District’s boundaries, irrespective of the number of miles traveled on District business, and general business expenses that the CHRO incurs in the official performance of the CHRO’s duties and responsibilities.

5. WORK YEAR:  The Chief Human Resources Officer’s work year shall be 246 days.  

6. JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Chief Human Resources Officer’s duties shall be consistent with the Chief Human Resources Officer Job Description which is attached to and pursuant to Section 6 incorporated by reference into the Chief Human Resources Officer employment agreement.  Therefore, Board Approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer employment agreement includes approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer Job Description attached to such employment agreement.

This concludes the summary of the Employment Agreement for the Chief Human Resources Officer.

A complete copy of the Agreements are available from the District office upon request. 

Currently Beth Albiani is the District's appointed delegate whose term expires on March 31, 2023.  

It is requested that the Board appoint a representative to fill the vacancy left with Bobbie Singh-Allen’s departure.  The new representative will fill this two-year term beginning April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2023.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Executive Order N-29-20, those requiring special assistance to access the Zoom Board meeting, access and complete the Google Electronic Public Comment Form, or to access written documents discussed at the Board meeting that are available on the District’s website, please contact Ludi Avalos at (916) 686-7700.  Notification of at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Zoom board meeting and to provide any required accommodation, auxiliary aids or services.

Documents provided to a majority of the Governing Board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be posted online attached to the board agenda for public inspection.