Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Los Altos ESD
September 23, 2019 7:00PM
District Office Board Room 201 Covington Road, Los Altos Closed Session - 6:00 PM -- Open Session - 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Quick Summary / Abstract: Anyone wishing to address the Board of Trustees regarding the closed session agenda may do so at this time.

C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

C.1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Quick Summary / Abstract: Property: Approximately 11.5 gross acres comprising all or portions of APNs: 148-22-009, 148-22-010, 148-22-012, 148-22-013, and 148-22-011 Agency Negotiators: Jeffrey Baier, Superintendent and Randall Kenyon, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Negotiating Parties: Los Altos School District, San Antonio Center II LLC, and City of Mountain View Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Discussion)

C.2. Anticipated Litigation Quick Summary / Abstract: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)(3) (one case). (Discussion)

C.3. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Quick Summary / Abstract: Title: Superintendent (Discussion)

D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

D.1. Pledge of Allegiance

D.2. Agenda Approval

D.3. Closed Session Report

D.4. Superintendent's Update

E. CONSENT Quick Summary / Abstract: All matters listed under Consent are considered to be routine and will be approved in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is required, items may be removed for separate consideration.

E.1. Minutes of the September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Attachments: A. Board Minutes - 09/09/19 B. Board Minutes - 09/09/19 (Approved)

E.2. Purchase Orders Attachments: A. Purchase Orders

E.3. Disposal of Surplus Technology Equipment Attachments: A. Surplus Technology Equipment

E.4. Board Policy Updates

E.4.a. BP/AR 0460, Local Control and Accountability Plan Attachments: A. BP/AR 0460, Local Control and Accountability Plan

E.4.b. AR 1220, Citizen Advisory Committees Attachments: A. AR 1220, Citizen Advisory Committees

E.4.c. BP/AR 1312.1, Complaints Concerning District Employees Attachments: A. BP/AR 1312.1, Complaints Concerning District Employees

E.4.d. BP/AR 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures Attachments: A. BP/AR 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures

E.4.e. AR/E 1312.4, Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Attachments: A. AR/E 1312.4, Williams Uniform Complatint Procedures

E.4.f. AR 1340, Access to District Records Attachments: A. AR 1340, Access to District Records

E.4.g. BP 2121, Superintendent's Contract Attachments: A. BP 2121, Superintendent's Contract

E.4.h. BP 2210, Administrative Discretion Regarding Board Policy Attachments: A. BP 2210, Administrative Discretion Regarding Board Policy

E.4.i. BP 3510, Green Schools Operations Attachments: A. BP 3510, Green Schools Operations

E.4.j. BP 3515.21, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) Attachments: A. BP 3515.21, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

E.4.k. BP/AR 4030, Nondiscrimination in Employment Attachments: A. BP/AR 4030, Nondiscrimination in Employment

E.4.l. AR 5131.41, Use of Seclusion and Restraint Attachments: A. AR 5131.41, Use of Seclusion and Restraint

E.4.m. E 5145.6, Parental Notifications Attachments: A. E 5145.6, Parental Notifications

E.4.n. AR/E 6173, Education for Homeless Children Attachments: A. AR/E 6173, Education for Homeless Children

E.4.o. AR 6183, Home and Hospital Instruction Attachments: A. AR 6183, Home and Hospital Instruction

E.5. Personnel Actions Attachments: A. Personnel Actions

F. EMPLOYEE REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

F.1. Mrs. Alison Gentile, Los Altos Teachers Association

G. COMMUNITY COMMENTS Quick Summary / Abstract: This time is reserved for citizens and employees to address the board on items that are not on the agenda. Community members wishing to address the board are allotted up to three (3) minutes per speaker. The board and administration welcome this opportunity to listen; however, the board is not permitted to discuss or take action on non-agenda items, except to instruct the superintendent to review the matter further, report back to the board at a subsequent meeting or place the matter on a future agenda. The board may make a brief comment or ask clarifying questions. (Government Code section 54954.2)

H. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

H.1. Community Engagement Process Regarding a Long Term Location for Bullis Charter School Quick Summary / Abstract: The Board of Trustees will receive an update on the Community Engagement Process to date and next steps. (Mr. Baier) [20 minutes - Discussion]

H.2. Public Hearing: Evaluation of San Antonio Center Parcels Quick Summary / Abstract: The Board of Trustees will provide an opportunity for public input regarding the purchase of San Antonio Center parcels. (Mr. Kenyon) [20 minutes - Discussion] Rationale: Before finalizing acquisition of property intended for use as a school site, school districts are required to hold a public hearing to evaluate the property in accordance with the site selection standards set forth in the Education Code, their implementing regulations, and the California Department of Education's ("CDE") School Site Selection and Approval Guide. (See Education Code, § 17211.) Following the public hearing, the Board of Trustees may choose to approve the attached proposed Resolution, which makes certain findings relating to the parcels and CDE's school site selection criteria, approves the acquisition of the parcels, and authorizes Superintendent Baier to execute the paperwork and take all other actions needed to close escrow.   Attachments: A. Resolution #19/20-18

H.3. Resolution #19/20-18, Approving Proceeding with Acquisition of Property Quick Summary / Abstract: The Board of Trustees will consider approving proceeding with the acquisition of San Antonio Center parcels. (Mr. Kenyon) [5 minutes - Action] Attachments: A. Resolution #19/20-18

H.4. Facilities Master Plan Committee Membership Quick Summary / Abstract: The Board of Trustees will consider Bullis Charter School's request for additional membership on the reconstituted master plan committee. (Mr. Kenyon) [15 minutes - Action] Attachments: A. Board Approved Resolution #18/19-16

H.5. Board Policy Update Quick Summary / Abstract: CSBA periodically advises districts of recommended changes in board policies, administrative regulations and board bylaws as a means to assist boards in keeping their policies current and reflecting all recent changes in law and regulations. The Board of Trustees will review the updated wording for the following bylaw. (Mr. Baier) [5 minutes - Discussion] Recommended Motion: This item is for information only. Rationale: The policies of the Los Altos School District are influenced by federal, state, and local policies, statutes, and court decisions. In order to keep our policies current with the ongoing changes affecting our policies, the California School Boards Association (CSBA) periodically advises districts of recommended changes in board policies, administrative regulations and board bylaws as a means to assist boards in keeping their policies current and reflecting the changes in those laws and regulations. The Board of Trustees will review the updated wording for the attached board bylaw. This is a first reading of the updated bylaw. Approval will occur at a future meeting.

H.5.a. BB 9400, Board Self-Evaluation Attachments: A. BB 9400, Board Self-Evaluation

I. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS Quick Summary / Abstract: This time is for the administration and board to report on non-agenda items such as committee reports, school activities, legislation and future agendas.

J. ADJOURN

Disability Information:
Individuals with disabilities attending this meeting who are in need of special accommodations should call the Superintendent’s Office (650-947-1152) at least two days prior to the meeting date to make special arrangements.

Published: September 20, 2019, 2:46 PM