Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees - 2nd Revision
Los Altos ESD
September 28, 2020 7:00PM
Via Video Conference Closed Session - 6:00 PM -- Open Session - 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 PM)

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Quick Summary / Abstract: Public comment for closed session agenda items can be made via email at trustees@lasdschools.org. Emails are to be received no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of closed session. The comments will be received by the entire Board and will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

C.1. 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).

C.2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Quick Summary / Abstract: Negotiations pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Jeffrey Baier, Superintendent and Randall Kenyon, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Employee Organizations: Los Altos Teachers Association and California School Employees Association Chapter 103

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

D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (7:00 PM)

D.1. Roll Call

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. Purchase Orders Attachments: A. Purchase Orders

E.2. Amendment to Kohl's Lease Agreement Rationale: As part of the District’s school site acquisition process for the proposed San Antonio Elementary School, the District previously entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with San Antonio Center II, LLC, for five continuous parcels of property, including 350 Showers Dr. (“Premises”), totaling approximately 11.7 acres located in Mountain View, California. At the time of the acquisition, San Antonio Center II, LLC assigned an existing lease for the Premises with Kohl’s Department Stores to the District (“Lease”). This Second Amendment to the Lease confirms that the Lease shall continue notwithstanding the District’s purchase of the Premises and the condemnation provision indicating otherwise in the Lease. This amendment also memorializes Kohl’s Department Stores’ formal name change to Kohl’s, Inc.   Attachments: A. Amendment to Kohl's Lease Agreement

E.3. Fifth Amendment to T-Mobile West, LLC Lease Agreement Rationale: As part of the District’s school site acquisition process for the proposed San Antonio Elementary School, the District previously entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with San Antonio Center II, LLC, for five continuous parcels of property, including 510A Showers Dr. (“Premises”), totaling approximately 11.7 acres located in Mountain View, California. At the time of the acquisition, San Antonio Center II, LLC assigned an existing lease for the Premises with T-Mobile West, LLC to the District (“Lease”). This Fifth Amendment to the Lease extends the Lease Term for the period of two years commencing on August 1, 2020 and expiring on July 31, 2022. The Fifth Amendment also includes the insertion of a revised force majeure provision into the Lease.   Attachments: A. Fifth Amendment to Lease with T-Mobile West, LLC

E.4. Measure N Citizens Oversight Committee Bylaws Amendment Attachments: A. Citizens Oversight Committee Bylaws - Amendment

E.5. Personnel Action Attachments: A. Personnel Action

F. EMPLOYEE REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

F.1. Los Altos Teachers Association

F.2. California School Employees Association

G. COMMUNITY COMMENTS Quick Summary / Abstract: This time is reserved for the public to address the Board 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)

H. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

H.1. Art Docent Update Quick Summary / Abstract: Kimberly Dickerson will provide an update on the Art Docent program. (Mrs. McGonagle) [10 minutes - Discussion] Attachments: A. Presentation - Art Docents

H.2. Report on Opening of School: Return to In-Person Learning Quick Summary / Abstract: Staff will provide updates on the status of students returning to in-person learning and Santa Clara County's move to Substantial on California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. (Mr. Baier) [20 minutes - Discussion] Attachments: A. Presentation - Reopening Schools in LASD

H.3. Approval of 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Quick Summary / Abstract: The Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. (Mrs. McGonagle) [15 minutes - Action] Attachments: A. Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

H.4. Equity Policy Update Quick Summary / Abstract: Staff will provide an update on the equity policy work and development of a task force. (Mr. Baier) [15 minutes - Discussion] Attachments: A. Presentation - Equity Task Force B. Equity Task Force Planning

H.5. Memorandum of Understanding with Los Altos Teachers Association Quick Summary / Abstract: District staff and the Los Altos Teachers Association have drafted a memorandum of understanding to identify contractual modifications necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The attached document represents the changes agreed upon to date. (Mr. Baier) [15 minutes - Action] Attachments: A. LASD/LATA MOU

H.6. Memorandum of Understanding with California School Employees Association Chapter 103 Quick Summary / Abstract: District staff and the California School Employees Association Chapter 103 have drafted a memorandum of understanding to identify contractual modifications necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The attached document represents the changes agreed upon to date. (Mr. Baier) [15 minutes - Action] Attachments: A. LASD/CSEA MOU

H.7. Facility Projects Quick Summary / Abstract: Mr. Kenyon will share proposed "summer" facility projects. (Mr. Kenyon) [15 minutes - Action] Attachments: A. Presentation - Summer Facility Projects

I. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS Quick Summary / Abstract: This time is for the Board and Administration 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 24, 2020, 3:48 PM