Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Minutes Board of Education Regular Meeting September 28, 2016 Malaga Cove Administration Center 375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Closed Session - 5:00 p.m. Open Session - 6:30 p.m. Members Present Malcolm S. Sharp, President Anthony Collatos, Vice President Linda Reid, Clerk Barbara Lucky, Member Suzanne Seymour, Member Claire Bogosian, Student Member Joshua Paik, Student Member Administrators Present Donald B. Austin, Superintendent of Schools Trent Bahadursingh, Deputy Superintendent Joanne Culverhouse, Assistant Superintendent/Human Resources Kimberly Fricker, Assistant Superintendent/Educational Services Colleen Patterson, Consultant Serving in the Position of Interim Assistant Superintendent/Business Services A. 5:00 p.m. - Call to Order The regular session was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by the president, Mr. Sharp. A.1. Public Comment on Closed Session Items None B. Recess to Closed Session President Sharp announced that the Board would recess to Closed Session to discuss the following items: B.1. Conference with Labor Negotiator B.2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation B.3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation B.4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation B.5. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation B.6. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Page 1 of 12
C. Reconvene to Open Session The open session was reconvened at 6:37 p.m. D. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag E. Report of Board Action Taken in Closed Session Agenda Report B.3 The Board of Education considered the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Consent Agreement under Docket #HSA-FY 16/17-037 and voted five (5) to zero (0) to approve entry into the Consent Agreement. Since some minor revisions were made to the agreement by DTSC fifteen minutes prior to the Board meeting, the Board is delegating its authority to the Superintendent to execute the final Consent Agreement. Agenda Reports B.4 and B.5 The Board approved settlement agreements for four (4) cases by the following roll call vote: Facts and circumstances and a copy of the settlement agreements are being withheld due to student privacy rights pursuant to 20 U.S.C.A. 1232g (FERPA) and Education Code Section 49060 et seq. F. Approval of Agenda F.1. Approval of the Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda for September 28, 2016 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting of September 28, 2016. Passed with a motion by Dr. Anthony Collatos and a second by Ms. Suzanne G. Public Communications G.1. Public Comment on Open Session Agenda Items President Sharp announced that the public would be given the opportunity to address the Board during each agenda item and that remarks would be limited to three minutes per person. Page 2 of 12
H. Approval of Minutes H.1. Approval of the Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes for September 14, 2016 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 14, 2016, as presented. Passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Reid and a second by Ms. Suzanne I. Board President Announcements President Sharp made the following announcement: Congratulations to Point Vicente Elementary School for being named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Point Vicente is one among 279 public and 50 private schools in the nation receiving this honor. J. Report of Student Board Members Departure of Student Board Members, Claire Bogosian and Joshua Paik, at 7:00 p.m. K. Special Reports K.1. Presentation on Mindset Movement at Cornerstone @ Pedregal Elementary School Michelle Marcus (Cornerstone @ Pedregal Interim Principal), along with Beth Barry and Stacy Upton (Cornerstone @ Pedregal teachers) presented an overview of the Mindset Professional Development initiative that was implemented this year at Cornerstone @ Pedregal School and its impact on the school community. L. Consent Calendar L.1. Human Resources L.1.a. Personnel Assignment Orders and Other Personnel Action Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve and/or ratify the Administrative, Certificated and Classified Assignment Orders, Educational Services consultants, Elementary Enrichment consultants, Mira Catalina Elementary consultant, Palos Verdes Peninsula High consultants, Ridgecrest Intermediate consultant, and Student Services consultant. Page 3 of 12
L.1.b. Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement with California State University, Los Angeles Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement with California State University, Los Angeles for the assignment of university students, enrolled in the Master's Degree program in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) specialization, to schools in the District for the term of September 29, 2016 through September 30, 2019. L.1.c. Student Teaching Agreement with Loyola Marymount University Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the Student Teaching Agreement with Loyola Marymount University for the assignment of university students, enrolled in teacher training curricula, to schools in the District for the term of September 1, 2016 through July 31, 2019. Passed with a motion by Dr. Anthony Collatos and a second by Ms. Linda Reid. L.1.d. Credential Authorizations Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the credential authorizations for certain teaching assignments in compliance with California Education Code Sections 44258.3 and 44258.7(b, c, d). Page 4 of 12
L.1.e. Agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for Induction Program Services Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for Induction Program Services for the term of October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. L.2. Educational Services L.2.a. Agreement for 2016-17 Services of Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for TK-12th Grade Motion Passed: That the District enter into an agreement with the designated nonpublic schools and agencies for the purpose of providing special education and related services for TK-12th grade students for the 2016-17 school year because the student's special education needs cannot be met within the District. L.2.b. Authorization for Overnight/Out-of-State Field Trip - PVHS - Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Student Group - College Visits - San Diego, California - October 26-47, 2016 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the proposed overnight field trip to visit colleges in the San Diego, California area, from October 26-27, 2016, involving students in the Palos Verdes High School AVID program. Page 5 of 12
L.2.c. Authorization for Ten (10) Overnight/Out-of-State Field Trips - PVPHS - Model United Nations (MUN) Conferences - (1) San Diego, California (October 28-30, 2016); (2) Westwood, California (November 11-13, 2016); (3) Chicago, Illinois (November 30-December 4, 2016); (4) Mission Viejo, California (January 13-15, 2017); (5) Washington, D.C., (February 15-19, 2017); (6) Berkeley, California (March 2-5, 2017); (7) Los Angeles, California (March 31-April 2, 2017); (8) Claremont, California (April 7-9, 2017); (9) San Diego, California (April 21-23, 2017); (10) Irvine, California (May 26-28, 2017) Motion Passed: That the Board approve the proposed 10 (10) overnight/out-ofstate field trips to the (1) Triton MUN UCSD Novice Conference from October 28-30, 2016; (2) Bruin MUN UCLA (Advanced) Conference from November 11-13, 2016; (3) Chicago International MUN Conference from November 30-December 4, 2016; (4) Mission Viejo MUN (Advanced and Novice) Conference from January 13-15, 2017; (5) 55th North American Invitational MUN Conference from February 15-19, 2017; (6) 66th UC Berkeley MUN Conference from March 2-5, 2017; (7) USC Invitational MUN Conference from March 31-April 2, 2017; (8) Claremont/McKenna College Invitational MUN Conference from April 7-9, 2017; (9) Triton MUN UCSD Conference from April 21-23, 2017; and (10) UCI MUN Conference from May 26-28, 2017, involving students from the Model United Nations at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. Passed with a motion by Dr. Anthony Collatos and a second by Ms. Linda Reid. L.2.d. Authorization for Overnight/Out-of-State Field Trip - PVHS Journalism Team - 2016 Fall Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association (JEA/NSPA) Convention - Indianapolis, Indiana - November 10-13, 2016 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the proposed overnight/out-of-state field trip, involving two (2) PVHS Journalism students to attend the 2016 Fall Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association (JEA/NSPA) Convention, in Indianapolis, Indiana, from November 10-13, 2016. Page 6 of 12
L.2.e. Authorization for Overnight/Out-of-State Field Trip - Palos Verdes High School (PVHS) - College Station, Texas - Aggieland Invitational Basketball Tournament - December 26-30, 2016 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the proposed overnight/out-of-state field trip for the Palos Verdes High School Girls Varsity Basketball team to participate in the Aggieland Invitational Basketball Tournament in College Station, Texas, from December 26-30, 2016. L.2.f. Authorization for Overnight/Out-of-State Field Trips - PVPHS - Yearbook / Newspaper - (1) Indianapolis, Indiana (November 9-13, 2016): (2) New York City, New York (March 15-20, 2017); (3) Seattle, Washington (April 5-9, 2017); (4) Salt Lake City, Utah (May 18-22, 2017) Motion Passed: That the Board approve the four (4) proposed overnight/out-ofstate field trips to the (1) Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference in New York City, New York (March 15-20, 2017); (2) Journalism Education Association Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana (November 9-13, 2016); Seattle, Washington (April 5-9, 2017), and Herff Jones Publishing Yearbook Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah (May 18-22, 2017), involving students from the Yearbook Staff at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. L.2.g. Authorization for Overnight Field Trip - PVHS - 2017 Student Television Network (STN) Affiliate Convention - Anaheim, California - March 27-31, 2017 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the proposed overnight field trip to Anaheim, California, involving approximately 31 Palos Verdes High School students to participate in the 2017 Student Television Network (STN) Affiliate Convention, March 27-31, 2017. Page 7 of 12
L.2.h. Approve the Agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) and Scribbles Software, LLC - 2016-17 Motion Passed: hat the Board approve the Agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and Scribbles Software, LLC, beginning September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. Passed with a motion by Ms. Barbara Lucky and a second by Dr. Anthony Collatos. L.2.i. Approve the Agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Reading Counts and Reading Inventory - 2016-17 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the 2016-17 school year. L.2.j. Authorize the Agreement between School Newspapers Online and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District - 2016-17 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and School Newspapers Online for the 2016-17 school year. Page 8 of 12
L.2.k. Authorize the Agreement between Newsela and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District - 2016-17 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and Newsela for the 2016-17 school year. L.2.l. Authorize the Agreement Between NoRedInk Corp. and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District - 2016-17 Motion Passed: That the Board approve the agreement between the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and NoRedInk Corp., for the 2016-17 school year. L.3. Business Services L.3.a. Purchase Order Report Motion Passed: That Purchase Order numbers 101143 through 101324, issued from the General Fund; Deferred Maintenance; Developer Fees; Food Services; Miraleste Early Learning Academy (MELA), Valmonte Early Learning Academy (VELA), and Sunrise; PV Kids' Corner and Special Reserve for Capital Outlay in the total amount of $1659,147.14 be approved and/or ratified. Page 9 of 12
L.4. Fiscal Services L.4.a. Acceptance of Gifts M. Report of Superintendent Motion Passed: That the gifts of materials, supplies and $16,876.50 in cash received September 1, 2016 through September 16, 2016, be accepted, as presented. Board Members provided input to staff on student assessment data that will be included in a Data Assessment Presentation in support of District Goal #3 at the Regular Board meeting of October 26, 2016. N. Report of Southern California Regional Occupational Center Representative O. Report of PVPUSD Technology Advisory Committee Representatives P. Public Communications P.1. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items The following individual addressed the Board: Kathy Santarosa (Rancho Palos Verdes). Q. Discussion/Action Q.1. Public Hearing on Sufficiency of Instructional Materials Compliance - Grades K- 12-2016-17 President Sharp declared the Public Hearing on the Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Grades K-12 for the fiscal year 2016-17, open at 8:35 p.m. There being no public comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m. Q.2. Statement of Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Approval of Resolution No. 8-2016/17, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials Compliance Motion Passed: That the Board approve Resolution No. 8-2016/17, Resolution for Sufficiency of Instructional Materials Compliance. Page 10 of 12
Q.3. Purchase of Radio Equipment for Miraleste Intermediate School Campus Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the purchase of radio equipment from COMMLine Inc., in the amount of $6,489.95. Passed with a motion by Dr. Anthony Collatos and a second by Ms. Linda Reid. Q.4. Citizens' Oversight Committee for Measure M (Parcel Tax) Motion Passed: That the Board approve the extension of the current Citizens' Oversight Committee for Measure M (parcel tax) members Mr. John Letcher; Mr. Joseph Litchfield; Ms. Tina Quinn; Mr. John Stillo; Ms. Jill Surace and Ms. Julie Trell and extend the application deadline to Friday, January 6, 2017. Passed with a motion by Dr. Anthony Collatos and a second by Ms. Linda Reid. Q.5. Rejection of Claim - Student xxx567 Motion Passed: That the claim for damages, dated August 16, 2016 and received by the District on August 16, 2016, from the Law Offices of Lenze Kamerrer Moss, PLC representing student xxx567 through his Guardian be rejected and that the claimant be notified of this action as specified under Government Code Section 945.6 et seq. Passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Reid and a second by Ms. Suzanne Q.6. Resolution No. 9-2016/17, Approves the Purchase of Various Microsoft Software Licenses Pursuant to the California Microsoft Strategic Alliance Contract with Software House International Motion Passed: That the Board adopt Resolution No. 9-2016/17, which Approves the Purchase of Various Microsoft Software Licenses Pursuant to the California Microsoft Strategic Alliance Contract with Software House International for 12 full calendar months at a cost of $74,605.80. Passed with a motion by Dr. Anthony Collatos and a second by Ms. Linda Reid. Page 11 of 12
R. Information R.1. Disposal of Obsolete Materials Presented as an information item. R.2. Sale and/or Disposal of Surplus Property Presented as an information item. S. Reports of Board Members T. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Donald B. Austin, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of the Board of Education Page 12 of 12