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Board of Education Meeting
San Marino USD
January 23, 2018 7:30PM
San Marino Unified School District 1665 West Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 Closed Session - 5:30 p.m. Open Session - 7:30 p.m.

1. Open Session 5:30 p.m. (Procedural Item)
2. Closed Session (Discussion Item)
2.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) (Discussion Item)
2.b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code 54957) - Principals and Assistant Principals (Discussion Item)
2.c. Final Settlement Agreement and General Release - Parents of Student ID# XXXXXX3221 (Action Item)
2.d. Final Settlement Agreement and General Release - Parents of Student ID# XXXXXX9562 (Action Item)
3. Report of Closed Session (Information Item)
4. Regular Open Session 7:30 p.m. (Information Item)
5. Call to Order (Procedural Item)
5.a. Pledge of Allegiance (Procedural Item)
5.b. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)
5.c. Approval of Minutes (Action Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

December 12, 2017


Attachments:
BOE Mtg Minutes 12-12-17
6. Public Hearing Section (Information Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Board has adopted Board Policy 9323(b) to ensure the public's right to be heard in any matters pertaining to the San Marino Unified School District. We respectfully request that if you would like to address the Board of Education about any matter, you complete a REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD card and submit it to the Superintendent prior to the start of the meeting or to the Assistant to the Superintendent during the meeting. The President of the Board will invite speakers to the podium to address the Board during discussion of the relevant agenda item. Comments concerning matters not on the agenda may be heard at this time, but not responded to by the Board of Education. Five minutes may be allotted to each speaker and a maximum of 20 minutes to each subject matter.
6.a. Communications from the audience concerning matters on the agenda may be heard at this time, but not responded to by the Board of Education. (Information Item)
6.b. Communications from the audience regarding matters NOT on the agenda are to be made at this time. (Information Item)
6.c. Public Hearing Regarding the District's 2017-18 Proposed One-Time Discretionary Funding Plan (Information Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will conduct a public hearing on the District's 2017-18 Proposed One-Time Discretionary Funding Plan. 

Public Hearing

Julie Boucher


7. Consent Section (Consent Agenda)
7.a. 2017-18 School Accountability Report Cards (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Carver 2017 SARC
HMS 2017 SARC
SMHS 2017 SARC
Valentine 2017 SARC
7.b. Budget Adjustments (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Budget Adjustments



7.c. Certificated Personnel Documents (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Document
7.d. Classified Personnel Documents (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Document
7.e. Contracts and Agreements 2017-18 # 9 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Contracts and Agreements Report #9


7.f. Donations Report 2017-18 # 4 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Donations Report # 4


7.g. Purchase Order Report 2017-18 # 6 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

2017-18 P.O. Report #6


7.h. SMHS Speech and Debate Team Tournament at Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 9-12, 2018 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Speech and Debate Team Tournament at Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 9-12, 2018


Attachments:
SMHS Speech and Debate Team Tournament at Stanford
7.i. SMHS Yosemite National Park Senior Trip, California, February 10-15, 2018 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Yosemite National Park Senior Trip, California, February 10-15, 2018.


Attachments:
SMHS Yosemite National Park Senior Trip
7.j. Warrant Report 2017-18 # 6 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Warrant Reports # 6


7.k. 2017-18 P1 Average Daily Attendance Report (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Julie Boucher
Quick Summary / Abstract:

2017-18 P1 ADA Report


8. Communication Section (Information Item)
8.a. Communications from the Board of Education (Information Item)
8.b. Communications from the Superintendent (Information Item)
8.c. Communications from the Student Board Member (Information Item)
9. District General (Procedural Item)
9.a. 2016-17 Audited Financial Statements (Action Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Julie Boucher and Ms. Gema Ptasinski, CliftonLarsonAllen
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The District auditors will present the 2016-17 Audited Financial Statements for approval. 

Discussion/Action

Julie Boucher

Gema Ptasinski, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Audit Presentation

Audited Financial Statements - 6-30-2017



9.b. Board Committee Appointments (Action Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will decide on representatives for the following committees:

Academics Advisory Committee: __________________________

Board Policy Representative: ____________________________

Cell Tower Advisory Committee: __________________________

Facilities Master Plan/Bond: _____________________________

Health Benefits Committee: _____________________________ 

Legislative Action Committee: ___________________________

Legislative Representative: _____________________________ 

PTA Council Representative: ____________________________

San Marino Recreation Committee Representative: __________

Safety Committee: ____________________________________

San Marino Schools Foundation: _________________________

SMHS Steering Committee for Titan Student Center: _________

Wellness Committee: __________________________________



9.c. Resolution No. 11 - Resolution of the Board of Education of the San Marino Unified School District of the County of Los Angeles, California Ordering an Election to Authorize the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requesting Consolidation with other Elections Occurring on June 5, 2018 (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Alex Cherniss
Quick Summary / Abstract:

In conjunction with the Board of Education’s ongoing determination that schools within the San Marino Unified School District be upgraded, repaired, expanded, improved and better equipped in a fiscally prudent manner, as well as to enable the District to improve student safety and campus security, this will be a first reading of Resolution No. 11 - “Resolution of the Board of Education of the San Marino Unified School District of the County of Los Angeles, California Ordering an Election to Authorize the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requesting Consolidation with other Elections Occurring on June 5, 2018,” to authorize the Board to order an election under Proposition 39 to be consolidated with elections to be held on June 5, 2018.  

The District has completed a comprehensive Facilities Needs Assessment Report to identify the most pressing needs in each of the District’s schools and has received information from its architectural, legal, and fiscal consultants, and input from its communication advisors, regarding the scope of a general obligation bond measure and the preparation of a project list to provide high quality, safe, secure and up-to-date classrooms, labs and technology education and facilities to support its continued achievement in academics, arts, and athletics, such that the District remains among the highest performing school districts in California.

Resolution # 11 

 First Reading

Discussion

Dr. Alex Cherniss






10. Curriculum and Instruction (Information Item)
10.a. 2017-18 School Sites' Single Plans for Student Achievement (Action Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Linda de la Torre
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Single Plans for Student Achievement for all schools. 

Discussion/Action

Linda de la Torre


Attachments:
2017 SPSA Carver
2017 SPSA HMS
2017 SPSA SMHS
2017 SPSA Valentine
10.b. History-Social Science Framework Presentation (Information Item)
Speaker:
Loren Kleinrock
Quick Summary / Abstract:

District Consultant Loren Kleinrock will present an explanation of the changes in the California History-Social Science Framework, including major shifts in instruction, content additions, and state legislature that requires specific topics to be taught.  

Information

Loren Kleinrock


Attachments:
History-Social Science Framework Presentation
11. Business Services (Information Item)
11.a. 2017-18 Proposed One-Time Discretionary Funding Plan (Action Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District's proposed expenditure plan for the 2017-18 Discretionary One-Time Funding. 

2017-18 Proposed One-Time Discretionary Funding Plan

Discussion/Action

Julie Boucher


12. Board-Superintendent Discussion Items (Information Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Issues of interest may be discussed between the Board and Superintendent, but no action will be taken by the Board of Education.
13. Adjournment (Action Item)
14. Closed Session (Discussion Item)
14.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) (Discussion Item)
14.b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code 54957) - Principals and Assistant Principals (Discussion Item)
14.c. Final Settlement Agreement and General Release - Parents of Student ID# XXXXXX3221 (Action Item)
14.d. Final Settlement Agreement and General Release - Parents of Student ID# XXXXXX9562 (Action Item)

Published: January 19, 2018, 2:27 PM

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