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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Los Altos ESD
January 13, 2020 7:00PM
District Office Board Room 201 Covington Road, Los Altos Closed Session - 6:30 PM -- Open Session - 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER (6:30 PM)
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 SESSIONConfidential agenda item.
C.1. Public Employee Performance EvaluationConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Title: Superintendent
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (7:00 PM)
D.1. Pledge of Allegiance
D.2. Agenda Approval
D.3. Closed Session Report
D.4. Superintendent's Update
E. SCHOOL PRESENTATION
E.1. Gardner Bullis School
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Representatives from Gardner Bullis School will share information on how they are building community across grade levels. (Mr. Baier) [15 minutes - Discussion]
F. 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.
F.1. Minutes of the December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
Attachments:
A. Board Minutes - 12/16/19
A. Board Minutes - 12/16/19 (Approved)
F.2. Purchase Orders
Attachments:
A. Purchase Orders
F.3. Personnel Actions
Attachments:
A. Personnel Actions
G. EMPLOYEE REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
G.1. Ms. Vanessa Jordan, Los Altos Teachers Association
H. COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
This time is reserved for the public to address the Board of Trustees on items 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)
I. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
I.1. Annual Performance Report on Solar Project
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A representative from Terra Verde, the district’s energy consultants, will provide an overview of the solar project’s performance over the last year. (Mr. Kenyon) [10 minutes - Discussion]
Attachments:
A. FY18-19 Solar Report
I.2. Facilities Master Planning/10th Site Update
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Staff will provide an overview of key facilities issues, including an update on the newly acquired school site. (Mr. Kenyon) [30 minutes - Discussion]
Attachments:
A. Presentation - 10th Site Update
I.3. Community Engagement Process Update
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Mrs. Stern-Benoit will present a draft calendar of special meetings for continued discussion and public input on the results of the community engagement process. (Mr. Baier) [20 minutes - Discussion]
Attachments:
A. Draft Community Engagement Next Steps
B. Presentation - Community Engagement Process Update
I.4. 2020 Board Committees and Appointments
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Board of Trustees will consider approving the committee and appointment assignments for the 2020 calendar year. (Mr. Baier) [10 minutes - Action]
Attachments:
A. 2020 Board Committees and Appointments
I.5. Actuarial Valuation of Retiree Health Benefits Liability
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Mr. Kenyon will present the most recent actuarial study of our liability for future retiree health benefits. (Mr. Kenyon) [10 minutes - Discussion]
Attachments:
A. Presentation - Actuarial Valuation of Retiree Health Benefits
I.6. Board Policy Update: BP/AR 5132, Student Dress and Grooming
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 this policy. (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 this board policy. This is a first reading of the updated policy. Approval will occur at a future meeting.
 
Attachments:
A. BP/AR 5132, Student Dress and Grooming
J. 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.
K. ADJOURN
L. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
• Santa Rita School Presentation • Community Engagement Final Report • Facilities Master Plan Update • Audited Financial Report • 2020-21 Preliminary Budget • CACF Mid-Year Report
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: January 10, 2020, 12:16 PM

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