REGULAR MEETING
Mill Valley ESD
April 15, 2021 4:30PM
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PUBLIC SESSION - 4:30pm
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| President Uhlhorn called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. |
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| Roll Call: Trustees Crncich Hodge, Pardi, Abdoli, Uhlhorn, May present. |
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Passed with a motion by Michele Crncich Hodge and a second by Marco Pardi. |
Yes Elli Abdoli.
Yes Michele Crncich Hodge.
Yes Todd May.
Yes Marco Pardi.
Yes Emily Uhlhorn.
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| Item approved as presented. |
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| There was public comment regarding CalSTRS investments in the fossil fuel industry. |
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues, and provides this time for members of the audience to address the Board on any school-related matter not on this agenda. The Board can take no action at this time. Each speaker is requested to identify him/herself prior to addressing the Board and will be heard for up to three (3) minutes. The presiding officer of the Board shall determine, based on time constraints of the Board, whether some time less than three (3) minutes shall be allocated to individual speakers. Members of the public have two options to address the board.
You may submit a public comment request to speak during the meeting by submitting via the Google Form that will be provided 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting on this page. You must be present to read or state your own comment.
Alternatively, you may send your written comments via email to all trustees and the superintendent using LetterstotheBoardofTrustees@mvschools.org.
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| CSEA President Suzi Andrews shared a video of classified employees throughout the state providing essential services to the students of California. Ms. Andrews emphasized the positive impact classified employees make on behalf of students. |
California School Employees Association (CSEA) will provide an update to the Board on current items of interest. |
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| MVTA Co-Presidents Linda Brune and Erin Frazier stated the union had a reached a new agreement with the district regarding the return to full in-person instruction. Ms. Brune and Ms. Frazier thanked everyone involved, including staff, parent volunteers and students for their support and flexibility. |
Mill Valley Teachers Association (MVTA) will provide an update to the Board on current items of interest. |
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| Dr. Berman and the Board of Trustees acknowledged Mill Valley Middle School (MVMS) for being named a California Department of Education (CDE) 2021 Distinguished School. MVMS was one of only two middle schools in Marin County to receive this honor. |
| The board of trustees will acknowledge Mill Valley Middle School for being named a California Department of Education (CDE) 2021 Distinguished School. Mill Valley Middle School was one of only two middle schools in Marin County to receive this honor. In 2021, schools were awarded when they met eligibility criteria as opposed to submitting an application. Eligibility criteria provided by CDE was related to CAASPP testing scores, meeting California School Dashboard standards, and school poverty rates. |
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| President Uhlhorn and the Board of Trustees designated April 12, 2021 as Day of the Employee for all Mill Valley School District staff. President Uhlhorn on behalf of the Board thanked everyone for their commitment to educating students. |
In honor of all district employees and the return to full in-person instruction, President Uhlhorn and the Board of Trustees have designated April 12, 2021 as Day of the Employee for all Mill Valley School District employees.
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| Principal Laura Myers provided highlights of the 2020-21 school year to date for Tam Valley School. Ms. Myers shared the continuing focus on the wellbeing of all students, the importance of maintaining and building relationships, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, “Kindness Klub” initiatives, staff meetings, professional development, restorative practices, and setting the groundwork for social-emotional learning. |
| The second of three local school presentations for the 2020-21 school year will be provided by Tam Valley School. The presentation will be made by Tam Valley School Principal Laura Myers and staff. |
Tam Valley Presentation - April 15, 2021
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| Greg Isom, of Isom Advisors, presented an overview of the district’s bond and assessed value history, including bonding capacity, general obligation bond proceed options, and next steps including a timeline for inclusion in a 2022 election. |
Greg Isom, Isom Advisors will present an overview of the district's bond and assessed value history, district bonding capacity, general obligation bond proceed options and next steps including a timeline for 2022 election consideration. |
Isom Associates - GOB Analysis 4-15-21
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| Dr. Berman and staff provided an update regarding summer school, standardized testing, and iReady data. Director of Student Services Julie Harris shared the timeline for summer school, including online and in-person programs, and the proposed K-5 school-wide schedule. Director of Educational Technology Nicole Reyherme shared the options for standardized testing which is CAASPP, iReady or both. Ms. Reyherme also illustrated how iReady reports are generated for reading and math performance including reports for parents. The District recommended utilizing the data from the iReady assessments for the required end-of-year assessment for the 2020-21 school year. The Board supported this recommendation. |
| Staff will provide an update regarding summer school, standardized testing, and iReady data. |
District Updates - April 15, 2021
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| The Board provided updates on various school site, zoom PTA and committee meetings they have attended in the past month. |
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| Dr. Berman welcomed everyone back to full in-person instruction and stated it was a highlight everyday to see the middle school students and their interactions. Dr. Berman stated it took "all hands on deck" to make this happen. |
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Passed with a motion by Elli Abdoli and a second by Todd May. |
Yes Elli Abdoli.
Yes Michele Crncich Hodge.
Yes Todd May.
Yes Marco Pardi.
Yes Emily Uhlhorn.
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| Item approved as presented. |
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| Consent item approved. |
These are the methods by which the District pays its bills: 20286503 - 20286531 dated 3/3/21 - $107,548.36; 20286882 - 20286925 dated 3/5/21 - $88,576.43; 20287183 - 20287203 dated 3/10/21 - $30,262.90; 20287486 - 202887515 dated 3/12/21 - $103,152.00; 20287737 - 20287746 dated 3/17/21 - $34,851.45; 20287961 - 20288001 dated 3/19/21 - $524,129.51; 20288229 - 20288253 dated 3/24/21 - $313,032.41; 20288475 - 20288498 dated 3/26/21 - $118,040.89; 20288689 - 20288706 dated 3/31/21 - $256,017.72. |
Warrants - 4-15-21
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| Consent item approved. |
Payroll Certifications: March Mid-Month dated 3/4/21 - $50,704.94; March End of Month dated 3/24/21 - $2,306,432.88. |
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As required by Education Code section 35186, all school districts must submit a quarterly report to their county offices of education, regarding any complaints received regarding textbooks and instructional materials, teacher vacancy or misassignment, and facilities conditions.
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| Consent item approved. |
Quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints for January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021. |
Williams Uniform Complaint - April 2021
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Approval of CalPERS California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust Fund (CERBT) Valuation Packet.
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| Consent item approved. |
Approval of CalPERS California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust Fund (CERBT) for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Certification of OPEB Funding Policy & Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) OPEB Standards Reporting Compliance. The CERBT Fund is an Internal Revenue Code Section 115, multiple-employer OPEB Trust and has fiduciary responsibility for financial reporting in accordance to GASB No. 74 and employers are to submit a renewal OPEB Valuation at least every two years with the Certification of Funding Policy, Summary of Actuarial Information and Certification of Actuarial Information.
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CERBT Valuation
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The proposal will provide actuarial valuation services for the Mill Valley School District's retiree health plan required under GASB Statements No. 74 and No. 75. The actuary study will measure the amount of the post-employment benefit liability; accounting for the post employment benefit liability; disclosures in the annual audit report on the liability, the funding progress, and the funded status. The last Mill Valley School District actuary report was completed as of June 30, 2019.
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Approval of Proposal to Provide Actuarial Services - Valuation of Retiree Health Plan under GASB Statements No. 74 and No. 75.
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| Consent item approved. |
The proposed study will provide the actuarial valuation of the District’s Retiree Health Plan in accordance with GASB Statements No. 74 and No. 75 as of June 30, 2021 by Total Compensation Systems, Inc. |
GASB 75 Contract
GASB 75 Proposal
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| Consent item approved. |
Staff seeks approval of the job description and accompanying salary schedule for the Director of Special Education and Student Health position effective July 1, 2021. This position replaces the Special Education Coordinator position and adds additional duties along with management and supervision responsibilities. The salary schedule aligns with existing certificated district directors. |
Dir SpEd JD and salary
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| Consent item approved. |
| Addendum between California School Employees Association (CSEA) and Mill Valley School District (MVSD) to update the Memorandum of Understanding related to COVID-19 which was agreed to on July 30, 2020 and which expires on June 30, 2021. The update is in recognition of changing conditions and changes in laws. |
Addendum to MOU CSEA & MVSD 4-15-21
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| Consent item approved. |
| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mill Valley Teachers Association (MVTA) and Mill Valley School District (MVSD) regarding full re-opening to in-person learning. |
MOU - MVTA Full In-Person Learning - redacted
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| Representation matters and can shape how a child sees their place in the world. EVERY child regardless of race, gender, sexuality, religion or learning difference should feel included in our school community. That sense of inclusion is the message that we intend our proposed mural to visually display on the Tam Valley campus. The mural was designed by Tam Valley parent, Lynsey Vera, who will also paint the mural on campus. An example of a mural she designed and painted at Terra Marin is included in this proposal. Additionally, since this mural is for all the students at Tam Valley, the PTA will be collecting input from the entire student body about the mural. The current Tam Valley students will determine what phrases are used on the mural and what they want the broader community to know that “Tam Valley stands for.” The proposed mural aligns with the new DEI initiative throughout the district and propose to paint this mural on the wall across from the waterwise garden on campus. Attached is a photo showing a draft of the mural we seek to paint. The final mural will be in color and the number of people/ signs may be modified to fit the space. Artist: Lynsey Vera Estimated Cost: $750 from PTA Facilities and/or SID Committee budget Timeline: The project will be completed by the end of June 2021 |
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| Consent item approved. |
| Proposal and approval for creation and installation of mural project at Tam Valley School. |
Tam Valley Mural Project
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Passed with a motion by Todd May and a second by Marco Pardi. |
Yes Elli Abdoli.
Yes Michele Crncich Hodge.
Yes Todd May.
Yes Marco Pardi.
Yes Emily Uhlhorn.
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| Item approved as presented. |
| We are seeking a Variable Term Waiver in the subject of English Language Arts for Brynn Mapp so she may support Mill Valley Middle School students in grades 6, 7, and 8 in the capacity of a Long Term Substitute Teacher for the Middle School Extended Distance Learning program. Her employment will be on the basis of a Variable Term Credential Waiver. |
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| The board discussed ideas for future board items. |
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| President Uhlhorn adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:22pm. |
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| There was no public comment on Closed Session items. |
Opportunity for public to comment on Closed Session item(s).
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION: Subdivision (a) of Government Code section §54956.9 - two cases. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code §54957.6) Agency Negotiators: District Cabinet Members; Employee Organizations: California School Employees Association (CSEA) - Ch. 360; Mill Valley Teachers Association (MVTA) 3. Hear Appeal of a Denial of an Interdistrict Transfer Request for Students B and C |
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President Uhlhorn reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 7:58pm and reported the following action was taken in Closed Session:
Item 1a: Motion by Trustee May, second by Trustee Abdoli. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, the Board has approved settlement by a unanimous vote of 5 ayes and 0 noes in the case of Student and the Mill Valley School District. The terms include $38,000.00 reimbursement for educational expenses.
Item 1b: Motion by Trustee May, second by Trustee Crncich Hodge. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, the Board has approved settlement by a unanimous vote of 5 ayes and 0 noes in the case of Student and the Mill Valley School District. The terms include $38,000.00 reimbursement for educational expenses.
Item 3: Motion by Trustee Abdoli, second by Trustee May. By a vote of 5 ayes and 0 noes the Board took action to deny the appeal of the denial of interdistrict transfer requests for Student B and C. |
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| President Uhlhorn adjourned the meeting at 7:59pm. |
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| Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request accommodations at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at 415/389-7705. --- Any writings or documents that are public records and are provided to a majority of the governing board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be available for public inspection in the District Office, located at 411 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, during normal business hours. |
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