June 1, 2021 Information Page:  http://www.egusd.net/about/leadership/board-of-education/june-1-board-workshop-special-board-meeting/

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 the open session of the Special 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. 

Join the meeting via the Zoom link below:  

https://egusd-net.zoom.us/j/85884862362

NOTICE:  Public Comment for Items on the Agenda

If you wish to address the Board on an item on the Board Workshop/Special Board Meeting agenda, the public comment form must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on June 1, 2021.  Please be sure to complete the form indicating the item you wish to address and whether it will be read by a staff member or if you would like to speak live via Zoom during public comment.  

Individuals with comments on general school district issues may address those at a regularly scheduled meeting.  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.

The link to the public comment card is located on the District’s website:  http://www.egusd.net/about/leadership/board-of-education/june-1-board-workshop-special-board-meeting/

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

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 

The Board is asked to approve the revised Certificated/Classified Response to COVID-19 Expanded Learning Salary Schedule #4 and #40 for the 2020-2021 School Year.

The Board of Education is asked to adopt Elk Grove Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant Plan.

The ELO Grant Plan outlines the District’s plan for providing supplemental instruction and support to students, including those identified as needing academic, social-emotional, and other supports, including the provision of meals and snacks. The plan will explain how EGUSD will use the funds it receives through the ELO Grant to implement a learning recovery program for at least the students included in one or more of the following groups: low-income students, English learners, foster youth, homeless students, students with disabilities, students at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, disengaged students, and students who are below grade level, including, but not limited to, those who did not enroll in kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year, credit-deficient students, high school students at risk of not graduating, and other students identified by certificated staff.

The ELO Grant Plan must be completed by school districts, county offices of education, or charter schools that receive ELO Grant funds under California Education Code (EC) Section 43521(b).

The Board of Education is asked to adopt Elk Grove Charter School's Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant Plan.

The ELO Grant Plan outlines the Elk Grove Charter School's plan for providing supplemental instruction and support to students, including those identified as needing academic, social-emotional, and other supports, including the provision of meals and snacks.  The plan will explain how Elk Grove Charter will use the funds it receives through the ELO Grant to implement a learning recovery program for at least the students included in one or more of the following groups:  low-income students, English learners, foster youth, homeless students, students with disabilities, students at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, disengaged students, and students who are below grade level, credit-deficient students, high school students at risk of not graduating, and other students identified by certificated staff.

The ELO Grant Plan must be completed by school districts, county offices of education, or charter schools that receive ELO Grant Funds under California Education Code (EC) Section 43521(b).

The Board is asked to receive a report regarding the Governor's May revision and our estimate on the impact to the 2021-22 school year budget.

In order to optimally plan for the use of COVID-19 Relief Funds, a thorough understanding of the funding sources, spending guidelines and expenditure timelines is needed. On June 1, staff will provide resources to the Board that serve this purpose. This information in turn will enable the Board to adopt timelines for the various portions of the overall COVID-19 Relief Funds.

The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) was the first to be addressed and was approved by the Board of Education at their meeting on September 28, 2020. This plan included $57 million in COVID-19 Relief Funding (Round 1).

The Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant Funds was the next to be addressed for which Staff will be seeking Board approval of the ELO Plan at the June 1, 2021 Board Workshop. This plan includes $41 million in state funding authorized through AB 86 COVID-19 Relief and School Reopening Grants.

The next portion of the funds staff is recommending for priority planning is approximately $7.64 million in remaining funds from the LCP (Round 1). Staff is recommending $3 million be used to fund Food and Nutrition Services breakfast and lunch meal programs as allowed as part of the spending guidelines for the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds. For the remaining $4.64 million, staff is recommending priority planning through the lens of: What are the top priorities needed to be in place to support the start of the new school year—July 15 and August 15?

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 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.