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MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Board Meeting Audio - Board Audio

DATE/TIME/PLACE/ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Stephen J. Schluer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in the District Administration Office, 2271 West Louise Avenue, Manteca, California.

Members present other than President Schluer were: Eric Duncan, Sr., Marie Freitas, Kathy Howe, Cathy Pope-Gotschall, and Bob Wallace. Trustee Michael Seelye was absent.

Also, in attendance were: Superintendent Clark Burke, Ed.D. and Deputy Superintendent Roger Goatcher.

PUBLIC COMMENT No one spoke to closed session items.

CLOSED SESSION The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. to discuss with the Superintendent the following closed session items: Student Disciplinary Actions: 19-018W, 19-019W, 19-020W, 19-021W, and 17-039R; Public School Employment, Certificated Personnel, Public School Employment, Classified Personnel, Government Code 54957; Public School Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Reassignment/Evaluation of Performance, Government Code 54957; Conference With Labor Negotiators, Manteca Educators Association/CTA/NEA, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Roger Goatcher, Negotiator and Jacqui Breitenbucher, CBO; and Conference With Labor Negotiators Certificated Administrative Unrepresented Group, Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, Roger Goatcher, Negotiator and Jacqui Breitenbucher, CBO.

OPEN SESSION The meeting reconvened for open session at 7:07 p.m.

Others joining the meeting were: Senior Director of Secondary Education Clara Schmiedt; Senior Director of Elementary Education Cheryl Meeker-Mau, Ed.D.; Director of Community Outreach/PTO, Victoria Brunn; Director of Operations /Facilities, Aaron Bowers; MEA President, Ken Johnson; CSEA President, Jeffery McLarty; Student Board Members vIoebius, Ballew, Condit, Johnson, and Mendoza; and, other school employees and interested citizens. (De Leon, Moebius)

FLAG SALUTE Lathrop High School Student Board Member Jesse Moebius led the salute to the flag.

ANNOUNCEMENT(s) There were no announcements to report from closed session.

Board Minutes January 22, 2019

NOTICE(s) 1. Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints, Education 35186(d) For reporting purposes, the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints for the quarter ending January 15, 2019, no reports were filed in accordance with the Education Code 35186(d).

2. School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for 2017/2018 All public schools in California are required annually to prepare a School Accountability Report Card (SARC) and make it available to the public. The SARC is intended to provide the public with important information about each public school and to communicate a school's progress. SARCs must be published on the MUSD website and submitted to the California Department of Education no later than February 1 of each year. The SARC report will be available on the District's website by February 1 at http://w\vw.mantecausd.net/about-musd/satc-reports.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A motion was made by Trustee Wallace and a second was made by Trustee Howe to approve, authorize, accept and adopt the following consent agenda items: Approve Minutes of the December 11, 2018 (as amended) and December 18, 2018, Board Meetings; Accept Receipt of Donations; Adopt Resolution 18/19-70, Authorizing Absence of Board Member Michael Seelye From the Meetings of December 11, 2018 and December 18, 2018, Due to Illness; Approve Overnight Field Trip Request Outside of California for Manteca High School and East Union High School; Authorize to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment and Materials - 2nd Quarter 2018; Adopt Certificated Personnel Assignment Order 19-01, Adopt Classified Personnel Assignment Order 19-02, Acceptance of District Warrants, Adoption of Student Disciplinary Actions: 19-018W, 19-019W, 19-020W, 19-021W, and 17-039R.

Leo Bennett-Cauchon (communi'y member) spoke to Consent #1 noting that the student preferential vote should be noted.

Ayes: Duncan, Freitas, Howe, Pope-Gotschall, Schluer, Wallace (Student Board Member Moebiuspreferential vote) Noes: None Absent: Seelye Motion passed

PUBLIC COMMENT(s) The following community member spoke: Leo Bennett-Cauchon spoke in part about teacher layoffs, referenced to variances, the lack of a structural budget, monies placed in reserves, and the difference in funding between LCAP and the adopted budget.

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA The consensus of the Board is to move Action item #7 and #9 up on the agenda.

ACTION AGENDA ITEMS 7. Report: Measure G Committee for the 2017-2018 Bond Audit Geri Lewis, a member of the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for Measure G reported that Manteca Unified School District has properly accounted, for all expenditures held in the building fund Measure G and no audit findings for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2018.


9. Consider Audit Report for 2017/2018, Terri Montgomery for Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Company, LLP Terri Montgomery, Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Company (VTD) presented the District's annual audit report for fiscal year 2017/2018. The report represents the District's financial statement for the year ending June 30, 2018. Reports as required by law have been filed with the San Joaquin County Office of Education and the State of California Department of Education.

A motion was made by Trustee Howe and a second was made by Trustee Wallace to accept the Audit Report for 2017/2018, Terri Montgomery for Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Company as presented.

Ayes: Duncan, Freitas, Howe, Pope-Gotschall, Schluer, Wallace (Student Board Member Moebiuspreferential vote) Noes: None Absent: Seelye Motion passed

1. Student Board Member Report Jesse Moebius, Student Board Member reported on school activities from the high schools within the District. Weston Ranch High JROTC participated in the Manteca Holiday Parade. Students for Democracy club sent Edwardo Bocanegra, Nayei De la Torre, Carlos Souza, and Daisy Cortez to Lottie Grunsky Elementary School in south Stockton on December 9, dressed in Christmas attire for a holiday celebration and toy drive collection. Santa visited hundreds of students and provided 250 gifts. On January 23, Freshman elective classes, staff, and sports have booths that will be represented at 8th grade parent night. Students and parents will have the opportunity to venture their new school and get to know their staff. At East Union (EU) the Kiwanis Club raised $3,000 which was tripled and matched by Raley's for a total of $18,000 which went towards buying groceries for families within the community for Holiday food. The second annual Winter Wishes was held in December where students had the opportunity to submit a wish. Three wishes were chosen at random and granted by the school's ASB. January 23 and 24, Link Crew welcomed the 8th grade students. At Sierra High (SH), Leadership is preparing for their Winterfest, January 28 to February 1, candidates were nominated January 14th. Winterfest week and rally will be based on High School Musical with the Sadlies dance on the first of February. The Sophomore Class will host a High School Musical Movie Night on January 25. Community Leaders of America reached its one-year anniversary of the Brock Elliott Homework Club where students assist in tutoring elementary students from Brock Elliott Elementary school. The boys' basketball and an undefeated girls' varsity soccer team. At Manteca High the entire campus will take part in welcoming the eighth graders who are soon to be Buffaloes. On February 1, the Lady Buffs Soccer program will be welcoming the Weston Ranch Cougars as they hold their "Kicking for a Cure" fundraiser, where a patient who is battling cancer is chosen as the recipient of all funds raised. This year hit home for the Buffaloes, as they raffled all their efforts behind one of their own, Mrs. Amy Gross. Mrs. Gross is a beloved teacher and mother of three in the Manteca community. Shirts have been on sale for the past week and will continue to be publicized until the game on February 1. On January 16, at Lathrop High School (LHS) all incoming freshmen from the feeder schools gathered in the gym for their first taste of their high school experience. LHS Winterfest Week "Leo Goes Turbo", themed from the iconic film Wreck it Ralph. Sadie's dance will be held in the cafeteria on Saturday, January 26. The scholar athletes of LHS have been dominating the WAC league competition as girls' basketball continues their undefeated season and the boys battle their new, friendly rivals of Mountain House this Friday.


To read the high school reports, be sure to view the weekly community highlights on the Outreach page at ww\v.mantecausd.net/outrcach /board-highlights.

2. Consider and Discuss Board Bylaw 9323, Meeting Conduct This item is on the agenda for Board consideration and discussion. The suggested revisions to Bylaw 9323, Meeting Conduct, is specific to public comment. To create equal access for all (public) and more efficient meetings, the suggestion is to revise the public comment portion of the bylaw. The suggestion to revise the allotted time for individual speakers to 12-minutes total for action items (at one time). Individual speakers will be allowed to speak up to five minutes for consent items. The total time limit for public individual speakers not to exceed 25-minutes. The discussion among the Board members included in part the perception of the public should the public comment prior to Board discussion and/or presentation, allow the president the flexibility to adjust the minutes, efficiency of a board meeting, and the possibility of meeting twice a month.

The following community members spoke in part to this item: Leo Bennett-Cauchon expressed his opposition to limiting public comment. He suggested to look at other options for more effective meetings. Karen Pearsall expressed concern with public perception of the Board not wanting to hear the public speak. She said public comments are valuable and limiting the individual comment at one time may be perceived as disrespectful.

No action taken. This item will be brought back for further consideration and discussion.

3. Consider and Discuss Online Board Agenda This item is on the agenda for Board consideration and discussion. The California School Boards Association (CSBA) provides Agenda Online services designed specifically with schools' boards in mind. CSBA can provide guidance in creating agendas compliant with open meeting laws. Information was provided by CSBA with key features such as create meeting templates, submit agenda items electronically, create closed session items, record minutes and votes, track district goals, and cloud-based site on a secure server.

Discussion among the Board members included in part the potential cost savings in paper, efficient board meeting, better communication, security of materials, and the possibility of piloting the option of online agenda.

The following community members spoke in part to this item: Leo Bennett-Cauchon said to compare other data and identify the funding source. He also noted upgrades at the office level while schools are without. Mary Buchannan expressed concern with the security being stored online.

No action taken. This item will be brought back for consideration and discussion.

Recess President Schluer called for a recess at 8:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m.


4. Presentation: Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP) Update - Goal 1 Lisa Herrin, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum/Instruction and Compensatory Education presented a PowerPoint presentation on the LCAP Update - Goal I which can be found on the District's website for this meeting. She reviewed each goal beginning with Goal 1: Providing a safe, healthful, and expansive environment. The actions and services included in this goal reflect the state priorities of basic conditions: appropriately assigned and fully credentialed teachers; access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and school facilities maintained in good repair. Further, Goal 1.1: certificated staffing, teacher on special assignment for safety was not hired. Goal 1.2: class size reduction in primary grades, kindergarten class size is 24; grades 1-3, class size is 26. Goal 1.3: access to technology. Goal 1.4: standards aligned curriculum materials. Goal 1.6: support services to ensure students are on a college/career pathway. Goal 1.7: access to alternative schools. Goal 1.8: next generation science standards implementation. Goal 1.9: physical changes to allow for greater collaboration. Goal 1.10: professional development. Goal 1.11: teacher induction program. Goal 1.12: daily English language development. Goal 1.13: operational costs associated with running a school district. Goal 1.14: transportation (including foster and transitional students). Goal 1.15: Facilities (deferred/routine/modernization projects). Goal 1.17: B e.tech, through Board resolution, Be.tech will be supported recognizing unduplicated students as well as students benefit from a school offering career certification. Goal 1.16: middle school. Dr. Herrin will provide an update of Goal 2 at the next Board meeting.

5. Consider Approval of the Revised 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Student Calendars A motion was made by Trustee Wallace and a second was made by Trustee Pope-Gotschall to approve the revised 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Student Calendars.

Ayes: Duncan, Freitas, Howe, Pope-Gotschall, Schluer, Wallace Noes: None Absent: Seelye Motion passed.

6. Consider the Establishment of a Naming Committee to Name the Sierra High School Baseball Stadium A motion was made by Trustee Wallace and a second was made by Trustee Howe to approve establishing the committee to name the Sierra High School Baseball Stadium. Members who will serve on the committee will consist of Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director of Secondary Education, Steve Clark, Principal, Sierra High School, Sharon Amick, Community Member, Vern Gebhardt, Community Member and Yasinin Ballew, Student Board representative.


8. Consider Approval of Short-Term Staff Permit A motion was made by Trustee Howe and a second was made by Trustee Freitas to approve the Short-Term Staff Permit as corrected. Ronald Gross, Single Subject Teacher, Health, at Manteca High School.



10. Consider Approval of Request for Allowance of Attendance (All MUSD Schools) Due to Emergency Conditions - Form J-13A A motion was made by Trustee Wallace and a second was made by Trustee Pope-Gotschall to approve the Request for Allowance of Attendance (All MUSD Schools) Due to Emergency Conditions - Form J-13A.


FUTURE BOARD ITEM(s) (ffneeded) Noted - Role of the Board and Governance will be reviewed at the Study Session. Also noted is reconvening the Fields Committee.

Carey Simoni, Principal, of Be.tech Career Academy High school noted that the welding class competed and placed 1st and 3rd out of nine schools from the county and one student won overall. This is a great example of living out the vision and mission of Be.tech. Also, she noted WASC will be from Sunday through Wednesday.

BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Freitas commented that she attended the California School Boards Association Institute for New and First Term Board Member conference along with Superintendent Dr. Burke and Trustee Pope-Gotschall. The meeting was very enlightening, and she learned a lot about governance. It was a good conference.

Trustee Pope-Gotschall piggybacked on Mrs. Freitas comments regarding the conference. It was an educational experience. As an educator and a member of the Board, the meeting was very informative. She attended the Christmas program at New Haven Elementary school and watched her grandson perform. It was fun to see all the kids sing Christmas songs.

Trustee Duncan wished everyone a Happy New Year! He is looking forward to a new principal at Weston Ranch High School.

President Schluer also wished everyone a Happy New Year! He said that we have an exciting journey ahead of us, noting the budget. Mi. Schluer and Mr. Duncan are part of the CSBA Equity Network. They are actively working on an equity policy for the District and statement in addition to the Vision and Mission.

Stephen J. Manteca U

President :hool District


MEMORY AND HONOR/ADJOURNMENT President Schluer announced that tonight the Board will adjourn the meeting in honor of Phillip "Phil" Gustafson. Phil retired as an administrator from Manteca USD. The Board expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends during this time of great loss. As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. The next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 (Study Session), and February 12, 2019, at Manteca USD Administration office, 2271 West Louise Avenue, Manteca, California. To access the Board agendas please use the following link: http: / /wnv.mantecausd.net/board-superintendent/board/board-meemig-agendas.

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Clark Burke, District Superintendent Manteca Tilnified School District

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