GOVERNING BOARD RETREAT - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LA CANADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
La Cañada USD
January 07, 2021 1:00PM
Governing Board members and Cabinet will be attending the meeting via Zoom.
The Board Meeting will be livestreamed via Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/lcusdmedia
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| Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, changes have been made to the Brown Act by the Governor (Governor’s Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-2 9-20 – Brown Act Requirements) Public comments on agendized items can be submitted on Thursday beginning at 12:30 pm via the following link: https://forms.gle/13KXNde73y2LJ3GU7 All comments will be read by a moderator during the meeting.
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| Background In the 2014-2015 school year, with the inception of the LCAP as a planning document, the then Governing Board determined to review the relevancy of its guiding documents (statements and principles) at a workshop held on November 13, 2014. As a result of that workshop, LCUSD’s Tagline, Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Governing Board Guiding Principles, and the La Canada Commitment were created or reviewed, updated as necessary, and presented. Current Considerations For the Governing Board Retreat on January 7, 2021, the Governing Board President requested that the Board engage in a review of the LCUSD Guiding Statements and Principles. Financial Implications Currently, there are no financial implications associated with this agenda item.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board engage in a review and discussion of the attachment containing LCUSD’s guiding statements and principles, providing any necessary direction to staff in relation to the documents.
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The Governing Board is requested to engage in a review and discussion of the attachment containing LCUSD’s guiding statements and principles, providing any necessary direction to staff in relation to the documents.
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R74-20-21
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| Sinnette |
| Background As a public local educational agency it is critical that LCUSD communicates regularly, effectively, and strategically with all of its stakeholders. LCUSD’s communications need to be timely, targeted, informative, reliable, and readily accessible. Current Considerations For the Governing Board Retreat on January 7, 2021, the Governing Board President requested that the Board engage in full review of LCUSD’s communication strategies and routines in order to assess areas of strength, identify areas for growth, and make determinations regarding how to improve communication with families, staff, students, and the larger community. Financial Implications Currently, there are no financial implications associated with this agenda item.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board engage in a review and discussion of the attachment containing LCUSD’s communication routines. It is also recommended that the Governing Board identify LCUSD’s chief communication strategies, assessing areas for growth and development and providing direction to staff for immediate next steps.
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The Governing Board is requested to engage in a review and discussion of the attachment containing LCUSD’s communication routines. It is also recommended that the Governing Board identify LCUSD’s chief communication strategies, assessing areas for growth and development and providing direction to staff for immediate next steps.
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R75-20-21
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| Sinnette |
Background In the 2019-2020 school year, LCUSD worked with DEI Consultant Ms. Christina Hale-Elliott to draft the DEI Commitment Statement and Definitions. The commitment statement and definitions have been vetted by administration, teachers, and staff at each school site. They were presented to parents at a Family Learning Series event. The Governing Board reviewed them at its Retreat in January 2020 and at a Governing Board meeting in the 2019-2020 school year. Currently staff is taking feedback on the commitment statement and definitions from the Special Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is anticipated that the Governing Board will formally adopt the LCUSD DEI Commitmentment Statement and Definitions prior to the close of the 2020-2021 school year. Current Considerations For the Governing Board Retreat on January 7, 2021, the Governing Board President requested that the Board engage in a review and discussion of the LCUSD DEI Commitment Statement and Definitions prior to formal adoption by the Governing Board later in the school year. Financial Implications Currently, there are no financial implications associated with this agenda item.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board engage in a review and discussion of the attachment containing LCUSD’s DEI Commitment Statement and Definitions, providing any necessary direction to staff in relation to the documents.
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The Governing Board is requested to engage in a review and discussion of the attachment containing LCUSD’s DEI Commitment Statement and Definitions, providing any necessary direction to staff in relation to the documents.
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R76-20-21
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Background The requirements of the Brown Act apply to “legislative bodies” of local governmental agencies. The term “legislative body” is defined to include the governing body of a local agency (e.g. the LCUSD Governing Board). The Brown Act requires local government business to be conducted at open and public meetings, except in certain limited situations. The Brown Act is based upon state policy that the people must be informed so that they can keep control over their government. Current Considerations For the Governing Board Retreat on January 7, 2021, the Governing Board President requested that the Board engage in a review and discussion of the Ralph M. Brown Act. The attachment for this agenda item (Summary of the Major Provisions of the Requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act) is by Best, Best & Krieger Attorneys at Law L.L.P. Financial Implications Currently, there are no financial implications associated with this agenda item. |
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It is recommended that the Governing Board engage in a review and discussion of the attachment Summary of the Major Provisions of the Requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act by Best, Best & Krieger Attorneys at Law L.L.P., providing any necessary direction to staff as a result of the discussion.
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The Governing Board is requested to engage in a review and discussion of the attachment Summary of the Major Provisions of the Requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act by Best, Best & Krieger Attorneys at Law L.L.P., providing any necessary direction to staff as a result of the discussion.
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R77-20-21
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Published: January 6, 2021, 10:39 AM
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