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CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

84 EAST "J" STREET • CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910 • (619) 425-9600 EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GREAT WORTH

MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION

Organizational Meeting December 6, 2017

6 P.M.

Dr. Lowell J. Billings Board Room Education Service and Support Center

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. OPENING PROCEDURES

A. Call to Order

President Tamayo called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Mr. Francisco Tamayo, President Mrs. Leslie Ray Bunker, Vice President Mrs. Laurie K. Humphrey, Clerk Mr. Armando Farias, Member Dr. Eduardo Reyes, Member

Members Absent: None.

Others Present: Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent Mr. Oscar Esquivel, Asst. Supt., Business Services Mr. Matthew R. Tessier, Asst. Supt., Innovation and Instruction Dr. Jeffrey Thiel, Asst. Supt., Human Resources Mr. Anthony Millican, Director, Communications and Community Dev. Mrs. Yolanda Lopez, Communications Supervisor Ms. Laura Casas, Communications Supervisor

Opening Procedures

Mrs. Soreli M. Norton, Asst. to the Superintendent and Board of Education Mrs. Araceli Vargas, Administrative Assistant II

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C. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Students from Ella B. Allen Elementary, Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, Anne and William Hedenkamp Elementary, Juarez-Lincoln Elementary, and Loma Verde Elementary Schools

Student Sarah Lopez (Juarez-Lincoln) led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sarah joined fellow Students Irene Bustillos (Loma Verde), Alexa Carrillo (Chula Vista Learning Community), Joaquin Gutierrez (Hedenkamp), and Samantha Tetzlaff (Allen) in sharing highlights about their respective schools.

School administrators accompanied the students to the meeting. The artwork displayed in the Dr. Lowell J. Billings Board Room was prepared by Allen, Chula Vista Learning Community, Hedenkamp, Juarez-Lincoln, and Loma Verde.

President Tamayo thanked the students for sharing about their school and presented each with a Certificate of Appreciation and a stylus pen engraved with the District's name.

2. APPROVE AGENDA (Action)

Motion: BUNKER, Second: REYES, Vote: UNANIMOUS

A. Conduct Annual Organizational Business of the Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education to:

(1) Elect Officers;

President Tamayo motioned to nominate Vice President Bunker as President, Clerk Humphrey as Vice President, and Board Member Farias as Clerk.

Motion: TAMAYO, Second: REYES, Vote: UNANIMOUS

Board Member Tamayo passed the gavel to President Bunker.

(2) Appoint Superintendent as Secretary; and Motion: TAMAYO, Second: FARIAS, Vote: UNANIMOUS

(3) Adopt Dates, Time, and Place for Regular Board Meetings in 2018

Adoption of the dates took place first. Clerk Humphrey requested the Board consider adopting June 20 as the meeting date for that month (instead of June 13).

Motion: FARIAS, Second: BUNKER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

Approve Agenda


3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION, ORAL PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN REPORTS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

A. Presentation of Newly Hired and Promoted Employees

Dr. Thiel introduced new employee Principal Janette Ridgels (Rogers). He also introduced employees who were promoted: Laura Casas, from School Secretary (Finney) to Communications Supervisor (Research, Accountability, Evaluation, Analysis, and Instruction); Jennifer Lopez, from Lead Psychologist to Coordinator (Special Education). Dr. Thiel welcomed Ms. Ridgels and congratulated the employees who were promoted.

B. Recognition of Students Who Achieved the Highest Score Possible on the 2017 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress

Mr. Tessier said the District has exemplary teachers, staff and students and that 65 students had the highest score possible in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). He added this an increase of seven students from last school year.

Mr. Tessier introduced Students Jakob Bassham (Veterans) , Pierre Clavillas (Camarena), Malcolm Dadmun (Clear View) , Luke Ducich (Camarena), Guillermo Fierro (Silver Wing), James Hyde (Eastlake), Frida Johnson (Wolf Canyon), Miles Koch (Hedenkamp), Rylan Lezarda (Hedenkamp), Michael Ruiz (Parkview), Christopher Scott (Liberty), Isabelle Alexander (Salt Creek), Ethan Chiang (Veterans), Ethan Escanuela (Casillas), Walker Flores (Hedenkamp), Andrew Gainer (Wolf Canyon), Dantae Garcia (Montgomery), Kathleen Holdman (Otay), Jaelynn Imamura (Wolf Canyon), Callan Lutz (Heritage), Krishana Montero (Wolf Canyon), Mateo Pineda (Liberty) , Ivanna Ruiz (Wolf Canyon), Gwendolyn Spurgeon (Juarez-Lincoln) , Jadyn Stubblefield (Cook), Ariana Tillman (Parkview), Stacey Valentin (Salt Creek), Miley Belen (Wolf Canyon), Natalija Ducich (Camarena), Belle Embrey (Camarena), Atticus Gates (Eastlake) , Leslie Gonzalez (Salt Creek) , Joel Kipp (Arroyo Vista Charter), Nathan Linck (Salt Creek), Mackenzie List (Arroyo Vista Charter), Mateo Millan (Discovery Charter), Khang Nguyen (Salt Creek), Diego Roldan (Arroyo Vista Charter), Alayna Toussant (Eastlake), Dayna Yoo (Salt Creek) , and Kathryn Johnson (Arroyo Vista Charter). Student Ethan Ririe (Salt Creek) was also recognized but did not attend the meeting.

Mr. Tessier reminded everyone that the Smarter Balanced Exams are extremely challenging . President Bunker commended parents and teachers who helped students attain this accomplishment.

Presentations/ Awards

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C. Report on District Cohort Schools: Ella B. Allen Elementary, Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, Anne and William Hedenkamp Elementary, Juarez-Lincoln Elementary, and Loma Verde Elementary for the 2016-17 School Year

Mr. Tessier introduced Principal Lead Dr. Toni Faddis (JuarezLincoln), who presented "In Lak'ech" cohort members: Executive Director Jorge Ramirez; Principals Lydia Burgos and Francisco Lopez (Chula Vista Learning Community Charter), Maria "Sisi" Garcia (Allen), Gina Mazeau (Hedenkamp), and Sobeida Velazquez (Loma Verde); and Associate Principal Ray Devore (Hedenkamp). The group presented a report on efforts to support Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals and on the results of the CAASPP. They also answered questions from Board Members.

Board Members thanked the presenters and commented on several aspects of the presentation.

D. Report on California Next Generation Science Standards

Mr. Tessier said the California Department of Education adopted the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in September 2013 and the NGSS framework in November 2016. He introduced Instructional Services Coordinator Denise Finney, Resource Teacher Heather Michel (Valley Vista), and Teachers Jaclyn Alvillar (Loma Verde) and Marlys Williamson (Wolf Canyon). The group provided an overview of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) including the District's ongoing professional development, ways in which teachers have initiated the implementation of the NGSS in their classrooms to engage students in learning about science and making sense of their world. They also shared how these science instructional strategies are aligned to the Districtwide focus of utilizing high impact language strategies to promote thinking and learning through collaborative discussions.

Board Members thanked presenters for the report, commented on the information, and commended everyone involved in the implementation of the NGSS. Board Member Tamayo also had a question regarding the professional development piece, which was answered by Mrs. Finney.

E. Report on District Community Partnership Experiences

Mr. Tessier said the District has a long history of very innovative partnerships stretching back to 1987-when the District opened a classroom at the former Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center (now the Living Coast Discovery Center. He introduced Physical Education, Health, and Wellness Coordinator Heather Cruz;


Resource Teacher Rick Ramirez (Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center); Resource Teacher Karen Quiros (Living Coast Discovery Center); and District Engineering Teacher Michael Bruder (Innovation Station). The group provided updates on their respective areas, providing data on how the programs have evolved , how many students have been served, and how they impact District students. Mr. Bruder and Mrs. Cruz answered questions from President Bunker and Vice President Humphrey respectively.

Board Members thanked presenters for the report, commented on the information, and commended and thanked them for their support and commitment to students and to the community.

President Bunker recessed at 8:15 P.M. and reconvened at 8:20P.M. She requested Board Members' consent to move Oral Communications before Communications to the Board of Education. Board Members agreed.

4. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. Chula Vista Classified Employees Organization

President Peter Zeitler: • Congratulated President Bunker. • Commended Anthony Millican and other staff members for

arranging the Celebration of Life for Bert Wruck. • Challenged Chula Vista Educators (CVE) President Susan Skala

to reach out to third grade teachers to help with the Bikes for Kids effort next year. Commended Principal Tony Perez (Rohr) for helping distribute the bikes; Principal Erik Latoni (Valle Lindo) for helping put the bikes together; the Bikes for Kids organization for donating the bikes; and Nancy Kerwin for managing the program for many years. Also recognized District mechanics, who put the bikes together every year.

• Thanked the District, Dr. Thiel, and District Counsel Dean Adams for putting together the interim Memorandum of Understanding regarding noon duty employees.

• Thanked Dr. Thiel and Dr. Escobedo for getting the Health Benefits Committee together to try to provide better customer service.

B. Chula Vista Educators

President Susan Skala: • Thanked Board Members for allowing her to share concerns. • Thanked Vice President Humphrey for her comments regarding

restorative practices. • Congratulated President Bunker.


• Addressed site-based management, saying that even though schools are unique, there are processes and programs that should be reviewed to make them consistent at all sites. She added that CVE believes that it is in everyone's best interest-especially the children-to develop and then follow specific guidelines and protocols so the students receive consistent services and the same learning opportunities. Added that office staff should have the same safety procedures and staff should be chosen fairly and are able to express their opinions without fear. Urged the Board to work with CVE to develop the standards.

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Oral Communications provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board on non-agenda items. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks to five minutes. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the President may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. No Board action can be taken.

Hedenkamp Parents Cherrie Adajar, Judy Gallardo, and Douglas Johnson; Grandparents Frank Hahn and Ida Spector; Student Natalia Luna, and Former Student Noelle Pellicane spoke to express their concerns regarding the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) South Bay Rapid Transit lane that will run in front of the school, to oppose the project, and to request Board to support them in the effort to stop construction . Everyone cited student/pedestrian safety as the foremost reason for opposing the project but also mentioned a number of other issues that may arise should the project be completed. They requested Board support in their quest to stop construction.

Board Member Tamayo-speaking not as a Board Member but as a community member and former Hedenkamp parent-urged the Board to take action to oppose SANDAG's project and to show Hedenkamp students that the District and the Board support them.

6. APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR (Action)

The following items listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the Board in one action. There will be no discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff, or public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.

Oral Communications

Consent Calendar


Before approving the Consent Calendar, President Bunker pulled Item 6.B.

Motion: TAMAYO, Second: REYES, Vote: UNANIMOUS

A. Adopt Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting November 15, 2017

B. Approve Superintendent's Evaluation for the 2016-17 School Year

Board Member Tamayo moved to table the item to the next meeting. Motion: TAMAYO, Second: REYES, Vote: UNANIMOUS

C. Approve and/or Ratify Human Resources Items A Through G

D. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Chula Vista Classified Employees Organization Regarding Noon Duty Supervisors' Movement to Classified Service Effective January 9, 2018

E. Ratify Agreement with San Diego Unified School District for the Sexual Abuse Treatment, Education, and Prevention Services Program for the Period of August 1, 2017, Through July 31, 2019

F. Ratify Agreement with University of California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy for Chula Vista Community Collaborative Poison Exposure Awareness Services for the Period of December 1, 2017, Through August 15, 2018

G. Ratify Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Individual Services Agreement with Springall Academy for Student No. 551324 for the Period of October 17 Through November 27, 2017

H. Ratify Amendment No. 1 to Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Village 3 Elementary School Site to Extend Due Diligence Period

I. Ratify Contracts with Ruhnau Clarke for Architectural Services and Balfour Beatty Construction for Construction Management Services for All Phases of Proposition E General Obligation Bond Projects

2017-18.45

J. Accept Donation 2017-18.46

K. Ratify Purchase Orders, Warrants, and Checks Written/Issued 2017-18.47 Through November 30, 2017

L. Approve and/or Ratify lnservice/Travel Requests 2017-18.48

M. Approve Requests for Use of District Facilities 2017-18.49


7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

8. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS

A. (1) Approve Revisions to Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget;

Mr. Esquivel reviewed the 2017-18 first interim report, which represents an update to the budget approved in June 2017. Some items included in the report were a summary of the General Fund budget; changes in the state budget, unrestricted revenues, and expenditures and contributions; first interim and projection assumptions; retirement cost increases; a multiyear projection through 2021-22; and items the District is watching. Mr. Esquivel also answered questions from Board Member Tamayo.

(2) Approve First Interim Financial Report at October 31, 2017; and

(3) Certify District's Financial Status for Fiscal Year 2017-18 Motion: TAMAYO, Second: REYES, Vote: UNANIMOUS

9. FIRST AND SECOND READINGS, BOARD POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND BOARD BYLAWS

None.

10. GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS/REPORTS

A. Report Calendar to Board of Education

B. Report on Chula Vista Elementary School District Project Labor Agreement Employment Goals for the Saburo Muraoka Elementary School Project

Mr. Esquivel provided a brief report on the District's Project Labor Agreement (PLA) goals and project costs. He said the PLA between the District and the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council (and related unions) was approved in December 2015 effective for a three-year period and that Muraoka was the first project completed under the PLA.

Mr. Esquivel reported Muraoka construction project numbers related to the two major PLA goals (as of September 2017):

Public Hearings

Administrative Action Items 2017-18.50

First and Second Readings

Information Items/Reports


• Goal: Hire 80 percent San Diego County resident workers -82 percent were San Diego County residents (goal met). • Of the 80 percent San Diego County Residents 50 percent had

to be District resident workers. Result: 73 percent were District residents (goal met).

• Encourage enrollment into apprenticeship programs. Cumulative percent of local apprentice hours was 60 percent (goal met).

Additionally, Mr. Esquivel provided a new school project cost comparison between Muraoka and the last three schools built by the District-Camarena, Wolf Canyon, and Veterans. Board Member Reyes requested an analysis of the school construction value taking into consideration the inflation cost.

11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Bunker: • Commented that she attended the Arts Integration event at Montgomery,

which was incredible. Said the students demonstrate knowledge very clearly but in a different way.

• Remarked that many students get involved in efforts to help others. Mentioned "SockOctober," when students collect socks to be put in bags for the homeless and that the projection was to make 2,500 bags. Said it is good to know the District not only focuses on test data but also touches on other things that are just as important.

• Wished everyone happy holidays.

Mr. Farias: • Said that he visited Rosebank to help package food for the needy.

Although they were already done when he arrived, he was impressed that so many people were willing to donate their time in service of others.

Mrs. Humphrey: • Asked about the status of the transfer policy. • Remarked that she visited the Innovation Station and Juarez-Lincoln.

Added that she went to Montgomery to see the school's collaboration with La Jolla Playhouse and how they have integrated art, dance, music, and science-which was phenomenal. Said that she saw the primary grade students' tableau and experienced the amazing vocabulary they were using . Finished by commenting Principal Monica Ruiz is doing many good things with the partnership.

• Shared that she attended the California School Boards Association (CSBA) conference, which provides an opportunity for Board members to network and to attend very meaningful sessions.

• Asked that staff members who helped put the bicycles together be recognized .

Board Communications


Mr. Tamayo: • Thanked everyone in attendance at the meeting. • Said it was a pleasure to serve as Board president and that it is always

good to hear the great things the District is doing. Thanked each District employee for helping make his job as Board president easier. Recognized that Board Members always push for more and said it is not because they are not happy but because they embrace the idea of continual improvement. Added that in educating children, we only get one chance to provide them with the best service, therefore the Board's interest is to always do better. Expressed that he is grateful for everything District staff members do on a daily basis.

• Said he hoped everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and wished everyone a happy Christmas and New Year.

12. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMUNICATION

Dr. Escobedo: • Said it is amazing that vacations are coming soon. • Acknowledged everyone who gives every day-not just for Thanksgiving

or Christmas but always. Said he appreciates District staff and the Board , and how much we give.

• Wished everyone a restful time, and urged everyone to reflect on 2018; said he will start thinking about his resolutions.

• Remarked that he also enjoyed the CSBA conference and that it is good to hear Board Members say, "We do that in Chula Vista. We have done that for many years. "

• Said he is looking forward to 2018.

13. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

President Bunker adjourned to closed session at 9:30P.M. in accordance with the following:

Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Discipline/ Dismissal/Release

Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ): Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation in Office of Administrative Hearings, Case No. 2017050228 for Student No. 154710

Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ): Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation in Office of Administrative Hearings, Case No. 2017080528 for Student No. 303087

Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case

Superintendent's Communication

Closed Session


14. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

President Bunker reconvened to open session at 10:15 P.M. and said that Clerk Farias would make an announcement.

Clerk Farias said that in closed session, the Board:

Approved a settlement agreement in Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. 2017050228 for Student No. 154710.

Motion: HUMPHREY, Second: TAMAYO Vote: Ayes: BUNKER, FARIAS, HUMPHREY, REYES, TAMAYO

Noes: NONE, Abstain: NONE

Approved a settlement agreement in Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. 2017080528 for Student No. 303087.

Motion: REYES, Second: HUMPHREY Vote: Ayes: BUNKER, FARIAS, HUMPHREY, REYES, TAMAYO

Noes: NONE, Abstain: NONE

15. ADJOURNMENT

President Bunker adjourned the meeting at 10:16 P.M.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17,2018, AT 6 P.M.

Open Session

Adjournment


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