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Regular Meeting
Campbell Union SD
January 18, 2018 6:00PM
Closed Session - 6:00 P.M. Regular Session - 7:00 P.M. Administration Building 155 North Third Street Campbell, CA 95008-2044

1. CALL TO ORDER

Rationale:
Anyone wishing to address the Board on closed session matters may do so at this time.
 
Minutes:
Governing Board President, Thomas Gemetti, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. CLOSED SESSION

Rationale:
The Governing Board will review matters pertaining to the following topics as necessary:
 
Minutes:
There were no requests to address closed session items.
The Governing Board convened to closed session at 6:04 p.m.
2.1. Consideration Of Student Expulsion (Ed. Code § 48918(c)-Case #2017-18-02

Rationale:

The Governing Board will consider the Administrative Hearing Panel findings and recommendations on case# 2017-18-02 during closed session.  Final action will be taken during open session.



 
2.2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)) – Legal Counsel will be available by phone. – Summerhill

2.3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(2)) – One matter

2.4. Confer with Labor Negotiator Lena Bundtzen re: C.E.T.A. & C.S.E.A. CH 868 Negotiations (Govt. Code §3549.1 & 54957.6)

2.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent

3. REGULAR SESSION

Rationale:

The Governing Board will reconvene to regular session

 
Minutes:
The Governing Board reconvened to regular session at 7:04 p.m.
4. FLAG SALUTE

5. ADOPT AGENDA

Rationale:
Additions to the agenda:  Items may be added to the agenda in the event an emergency exists (majority vote), or the need to take action arises after posting of the agenda (two-thirds vote of the Board), or by unanimous vote of those present if less than full Board.
 
Actions:
Motion

To amend the motion from: "It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the agenda as presented." to: "Adopt the agenda with the following change: Remove Item 13.2 and Item 13.3 from the Consent Agenda to be moved to the Regular Agenda."
Passed
with a motion by Pablo Beltran and a second by Richard Nguyen.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Minutes:
Item 13.2 and Item 13.3 were removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Action Items - Regular Agenda to be acted upon separately.
6. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

Minutes:
No action was taken in closed session.
7. DISCUSSION ITEM - Site Field Access Afterhours/Weekends

Rationale:

The Superintendent will lead a discussion with the Governing Board regarding after hour and weekend access to school site fields.

 
Minutes:
The Superintendent and the Governing Board discussed after hour and weekend access to school site fields.
8. REPORTS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD

8.1. Reports on visits to schools, conferences/meetings attended and other activities.

Minutes:
The Governing Board reported on meetings and events attended on behalf of the district.
8.2. Subcommittee Reports

Minutes:
The Governing Board reported on the following subcommittee meetings:
Instructional Services
9. ACTION ITEM - STUDENT EXPULSION

9.1. STUDENT EXPULSION - CASE 2017-2018-02

Rationale:

The Governing Board will consider and approve the administrative recommendations on case # 2017-2018-02 during closed session. Final action will be take during open session.


 
Actions:
Motion

Motion to uphold the decision of the Administrative Hearing Panel held on January 9, 2018, that student #2017-18-02 be expelled through June 13, 2018.
Passed
with a motion by Michael Snyder and a second by Richard Nguyen.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
10. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Minutes:
The Superintendent reported on the following meetings and events attended:
CUSD Bike Giveaway
Blackford Elementary Guiding Coalition
CMS Multi Media Event
Site Visit - Rosemary Elementary
Encinitas School District Visit
Negotiators Symposium Presentor
11. COMMUNICATIONS

11.1. Written Communications

Minutes:
Letter from Second Harvest Food Bank recognizing the Campbell Union School District Food Services Staff for exemplary work in providing summer meals to students in need.

Letter from Senator Dianne Feinstein regarding Medical.
Letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson regarding Human Trafficking Month.
Invitation from San Jose Tech Museum inviting our Governing Board Members to the January 30 STEM Pathways meeting.
11.2. Oral Communications

Rationale:
Members of the audience may address the Board regarding matters not on the agenda; oral communications will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and twenty (20) minutes per topic; the Board shall take no action on these matters.
 
Minutes:
There were no oral communications.
12. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS

12.1. Department Update - Governor's Budget

Rationale:

Deputy Superintendent Business Services, James Crawford, will present an update on the Governor's Budget to the Governing Board.

 
Minutes:
Deputy Superintendent Administrative Services, James Crawford, presented the Governor's Budget to the Governing Board.
Attachments:
Governor's Budget 1.18.18
12.2. Resolution 2017-18-19 Resolution Calling For Full And Fair Funding Of California's Public Schools

Rationale:

California has the world's sixth largest economy, yet ranks near the bottom nationally in funding for public schools.  California lags behind most of the country in public school funding and school districts and county offices of education are facing increased financial pressure from rising costs.

The California School Boards Association (CSBA) is asking CSBA member boards to adopt the attached resolution urging the State Legislature to fund California's public schools at the national average or higher by the year 2020 and at a level equal to or above the average of the top 10 states by 2025.


 
Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 2017-18-19 Resolution Calling For Full And Fair Funding Of California's Public Schools and return signed resolution to California School Boards Association Senior Director of Communications.
Passed
with a motion by Danielle Cohen and a second by Pablo Beltran.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Attachments:
Resolution 2017-18-19
12.3. Strategic Plan

Rationale:

The Superintendent will present an update on the ThoughtExchange Survey to the Governing Board.

 
Minutes:
Superintendent, Shelly Viramontez, presented an update on the Thoughexchange Survey.
Attachments:
Strategic Plan Update 1.18.18
12.4. Campbell School Of Innovation Update

Rationale:

Superintendent, Shelly Viramontez, will present an update on the progress of the Campbell School Of Innovation.

 
Minutes:
Superintendent Shelly Viramontez presented an update on the Campbell School Of Innovation.
Attachments:
CSI Update 1.18.18
12.5. Governing Board Subcommittee Assignments

Rationale:

This item was carried over from the December 7, 2017 Regular Session for further review and possible action. 

The Board will review current Board Subcommittee assignments and determine assignments for 2018.

Subcommittee assignments for 2018:

Budget                              Gemetti, Snyder

Curriculum & Instruction   Gemetti, Beltran

Facilities & Technology     Nguyen, Beltran

Intergovernmental             Cohen, Gemetti

Parent University              Cohen,  Nguyen    

Policy:                               Nguyen, Beltran

Special Programs             Cohen, Snyder

     




 
Actions:
Motion

Approve the Subcommittee assignments for 2018: Budget = Cohen, Gemetti Facilities/Technology = Cohen, Snyder Intergovernmental = Gemetti, Snyder Parent Engagement = Beltran, Nguyen Policy = Gemetti, Beltran Special Programs = Cohen, Snyder Teaching & Learning = Beltran, Nguyen
Passed
with a motion by Michael Snyder and a second by Richard Nguyen.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Minutes:
The following subcommittee assignments were approved for 2018:
Budget = Cohen, Gemetti
Facilities/Technology = Cohen, Snyder
Intergovernmental = Gemetti, Snyder
Parent Engagement = Beltran, Nguyen
Policy = Gemetti, Beltran
Special Programs = Cohen, Snyder
Teaching & Learning = Beltran, Nguyen

Curriculum & Instruction was renamed Teaching & Learning.
Parent University was renamed Parent Engagement.
Attachments:
Subcommittee History 2017
13. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT AGENDA

Rationale:
Items may be removed from the consent agenda by consensus of the Governing Board:
 
Actions:
Motion

Approve the consent agenda as follows:
Passed
with a motion by Danielle Cohen and a second by Pablo Beltran.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Minutes:
Item 13.2 an Item 13.3 were removed from the consent agenda and acted upon separately under Regular Agenda. Previous motion was made and passed under Item 5.
13.1. Donations

Rationale:

Donations in excess of $300.00 are accepted by the Board at a public meeting.  Letters of acknowledgment and appreciation are sent to all donors, regardless of the monetary value of the donation.

$9,622.80 donated from Village School PTA to Village School to be used for music, art and poetry.

 
Minutes:
Accept the donations as presented.
13.2. Minutes Special Session December 7, 2017

Minutes:
Approve the Minutes Special Session December 7, 2017.
Attachments:
Minutes Special Session 12.7.17
13.3. Minutes Regular Session December 7, 2017

Minutes:
Approve the Minutes Regular Session December 7, 2017.
Attachments:
Minutes Regular Session 12.7.17
13.4. Proposed Revised Board Policies And Administrative Regulations-Second Reading

Rationale:

The Governing Board will review the following Board Policy, Administrative Regulation and Exhibit as presented for a second reading:

1.            BP 0400 - Comprehensive Plans
2.            BP/AR 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan
3.            BP 0500 - Accountability
4.            BP/AR 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools
5.            BP 0520.3 - Title I Program Improvement Districts
6.            BP/AR 1113 - District and School Web Sites
7.            BP 3280 - Sale or Lease of District-Owned Real Property
8.            BP 3513.4 - Drug and Alcohol Free Schools
9.            AR 3515.6 - Criminal Background Checks for Contractors
10.          AR 3580 – District Records
11.          BP 4140/4240/4340 - Bargaining Units
12.          BP/AR 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy
13.          AR 5113.11 - Attendance Supervision
14.          BP/AR 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board
15.          BP/AR 5117 - Interdistrict Attendance
16.          AR 5125.2 - Withholding Grades, Diploma or Transcripts
17.          BP 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs
18.          E 5131.63 - Steroids
19.          BP/AR 6020 - Parent Involvement
20.          AR 6112 - School Day
21.          BP 6153 - School-Sponsored Trips
22.          BP 6170.1 - Transitional Kindergarten
23.          AR 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth
24.          BP/AR 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families






 
Minutes:
Approve the revised board Policies and Administrative Regulations as presented for a second reading.
Attachments:
CUSD Policy Updates Second Reading 1.18.18
13.5. Expenditure And Purchase Order Reports – November 2017

Minutes:
Ratify the General Fund and Building Funds Expenditure Reports and the Purchase Order contracts that were issued during the periods listed:

Payroll Report for November 2017
Warrant Report for November 2017
Purchase Order Report for November 2017
Attachments:
November 2017 AP Report
November 2017 Payroll
November 2017 PO Report
13.6. Expenditure And Purchase Order Reports – December 2017

Minutes:
Ratify the General Fund and Building Funds Expenditure Reports and the Purchase Order contracts that were issued during the periods listed:

Payroll Report for December 2017
Warrant Report for December 2017
Purchase Order Report for December 2017
Attachments:
December 2017 AP
December 2017 Payroll
December 2017 PO
13.7. Resolution 2017-18-16, Disposition of Surplus Property

Rationale:

According to Education Code 17546, if the Board, by a unanimous vote of those members present, finds that the property is:

  1. of insufficient value to defray the costs of arranging a sale, the property may be donated to a charitable organization deemed appropriate by the Board, or disposed of in the local public dump on order of any employee of the District empowered for that purpose by the Board; or
  2. is of sufficient value to defray the costs of arranging a sale, the property may be sold at a private sale without advertising, by any employee of the district empowered for that purpose by the Board; and

The Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services has determined that the vehicles listed on Attachment A of the resolution to be obsolete and suitable to be disposed of or sold at a private sale without advertising by the Deputy Superintendent.



 
Minutes:
Adopt Resolution 2017-18-16, Disposition of Surplus Property.
Attachments:
Resolution 2017-18-16 Surplus Property
13.8. Personnel Report

Minutes:
Approve the Personnel Report and Addendum as submitted.
Attachments:
Personnel Report 1.18.18
Personnel Report Addendum 1.18.18
14. ACTION ITEMS - REGULAR AGENDA

14.1. Naming The Board Representative For The County Committee Election

Rationale:

The California Education Code requires that the governing board of each school district, at it's annual initial meeting, select one of its members to vote in the election for members of the County Committee on School District Organization. The relevant Education Code Section is as follows:

§  35023.            Election of representative for county committee

The governing board of each school district of every kind or class shall annually at its initial meeting select one of its members as its representative who shall have one vote for each member to be elected to the county committee as provided by Article 1 (commencing with Section 4000 of Chapter 1 of Part 3).  The secretary or clerk of the district shall furnish the county superintendent with a certificate naming the representative selected by the board.

The Campbell Union School District's Governing Board President serves as the Board's Representative designated to vote to fill vacancies on the County Committee on School District Organization.



 
Actions:
Motion

Select Thomas M. Gemetti, Governing Board President, to serve as the Board's Representative designated to vote in the election for members of the County Committee on School District Organization for 2018.
Passed
with a motion by Richard Nguyen and a second by Michael Snyder.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Attachments:
Cert. Naming The Board Representative For The County Committee Election 2018
14.2. Award of Bid: Site Work for Rolling Hills Middle School New Classroom Building

Rationale:

This bid covers the site work required to install the new classroom building at Rolling Hills, which includes plumbing, electrical, grading, concrete, paving, and landscaping.




 
Actions:
Motion

Award the bid for Site Work for Rolling Hills Middle School New Classroom Building to Silicon Valley Paving with the low bid of $3,249,249.
Passed
with a motion by Michael Snyder and a second by Pablo Beltran.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Financial Impact:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Measure CC

Attachments:
BID Site Work RHMS 1.18.18
14.3. Award of Bid: Site Work for Monroe Middle School New Classroom Building

Rationale:

This bid covers the site work required to install the new classroom building at Monroe, which includes plumbing, electrical, grading, concrete, paving, and landscaping.



 
Actions:
Motion

To amend the motion from: "

It is recommended that the Governing Board award the bid for Site Work for Monroe Middle School New Classroom Building to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.  The bids will be presented to the Board on January 18, 2018.



" to: "Reject all bids for Site Work for Monroe Middle School New Classroom Building."
Passed
with a motion by Pablo Beltran and a second by Danielle Cohen.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Financial Impact:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Measure CC

Attachments:
BID Site Work MMS
14.4. Award of Bid: Site Work for New Classroom Wings at Campbell School of Innovation

Rationale:

This bid covers the site work required to install the new classroom wings at CSI, which includes plumbing, electrical, grading, concrete, paving, and landscaping.

Bidders                                     Amount

Strawn Construction

$5,912,000

Sausal Corp.

$5,745,000

Cal Pacific

$7,378,000

Guerra Construction

$5,723,500

Guerra Construction’s contractors’ license was checked and found in good standing. In addition, the contractors’ insurance was checked and found that they are registered with the State of California.





 
Actions:
Motion

Award the bid for the Site Work for New Classroom Wings at Campbell School of Innovation to Guerra Construction with the low bid of $5,723,500.
Passed
with a motion by Richard Nguyen and a second by Michael Snyder.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Financial Impact:

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Building Fund


IMPACT TO BUDGET:

$5,723,500





14.5. Resolution 2017-18-17 Compensation Of Board Member For Absence Due To Hardship

Rationale:

As per Education Code Section 35120(c), “A member may be paid for any meeting when absent if the Board by Resolution duly adopted and included in its minutes finds that at the time of the meeting he or she is performing services outside the meeting for the school district or districts, he or she was ill or on jury duty, or the absence was due to a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board.”  


 
Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 2017-18-17, Compensation Of Board Member For Absence Due To Hardship under Education Code Section 35120(c) for Absence.
Passed
with a motion by Pablo Beltran and a second by Richard Nguyen.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Absent
Michael Snyder
.
Minutes:


Attachments:
Resolution 2017-18-17
14.6. Resolution 2017-18-18 Compensation Of Board Member For Absence Due To Hardship

Rationale:
As per Education Code Section 35120(c), “A member may be paid for any meeting when absent if the Board by Resolution duly adopted and included in its minutes finds that at the time of the meeting he or she is performing services outside the meeting for the school district or districts, he or she was ill or on jury duty, or the absence was due to a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board.” 

 
Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 2017-18-18, Compensation Of Board Member For Absence Due To Hardship under Education Code Section 35120(c) for Absence.
Passed
with a motion by Danielle Cohen and a second by Michael Snyder.
Vote:
Abstain
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Yes
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Attachments:
Resolution 2017-18-18
14.7. Resolution 2017-18-20 Compensation Of Board Member For Absence Due To Hardship

Rationale:

As per Education Code Section 35120(c), “A member may be paid for any meeting when absent if the Board by Resolution duly adopted and included in its minutes finds that at the time of the meeting he or she is performing services outside the meeting for the school district or districts, he or she was ill or on jury duty, or the absence was due to a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board.”  


 
Actions:
Motion

Adopt Resolution 2017-18-20, Compensation Of Board Member For Absence Due To Hardship under Education Code Section 35120(c) for Absence.
Passed
with a motion by Richard Nguyen and a second by Pablo Beltran.
Vote:
Yes
Pablo Beltran
.
Yes
Danielle Cohen
.
Abstain
Thomas Gemetti
.
Yes
Richard Nguyen
.
Yes
Michael Snyder
.
Minutes:

Attachments:
Resolution 2017-18-20
15. UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES

Rationale:

Meetings may be scheduled, rescheduled and/or cancelled as required to conduct District business.

January 29, 2018

Governing Board Retreat
January 31, 2018
Strategic Planning
February 8, 2018

March 1, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 4, 2018
Data Study Session
April 26, 2018
May 10, 2018

May 17, 2018
District Recognition
June 7, 2018
June 21, 2018
July 12, 2018
(hold if needed)
August 16, 2018
September 13, 2018
October 4, 2018
October 25, 2018
November 15, 2018
December 6, 2018
 Organizational Meeting




 
Minutes:
Upcoming calendar dates were reviewed.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: FOLLOW-UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Rationale:
English Learner Department Update
Attendance, Academic & Suspension Discrepancies Hispanic Male Follow Up
Expeditionary Learning Program Marketing Strategy/Roll Out

 
Minutes:
Future agenda items were reviewed.
17. CLOSED SESSION

Rationale:
The Governing Board will review matters pertaining to topics specified under Item 2, as required.
 
Minutes:
President Gemetti announced the Board would reconvene in closed session upon adjournment of the regular session in order to review items listed under agenda item 2.

Closed session: 8:58 p.m. - 9:53 p.m.
18. ADJOURNMENT

Minutes:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
1/18/2018 6:03:00 PM ( Original )
Present Pablo Beltran
Present Danielle Cohen
Present Thomas Gemetti
Present Richard Nguyen
Present Michael Snyder