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San Marino Unified School District
San Marino USD
November 12, 2019 6:30PM
San Marino Unified School District Board of Education Meeting 1665 West Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 Closed Session - 5:30 p.m. Open Session - 6:30 p.m.

1. Open Session 5:30 p.m. (Procedural Item)
2. Public Comments (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board of Education 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 about a Closed Session matter, you complete a REQUEST TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT card and submit it to the Assistant to the Superintendent at the side table at this time. The President of the Board will invite speakers to the podium to address the Board at the appropriate time. Five minutes may be allotted to each speaker and a maximum of 20 minutes to each subject matter; however, in the event there are more than four speakers on the same subject matter, the Board President retains the discretion to adjust and limit the time allocated to each speaker to ensure that all wishing to speak will be heard within the 20-minute allotment.

2.a. Communications from the audience concerning matters on the Closed Session Agenda may be heard at this time, but not responded to by the Board of Education. (Information Item)
3. Closed Session (Procedural Item)
3.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) (1) (Discussion Item)
3.b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9, subd. (d)(1)) Final Settlement Agreement and General Release Student ID No.XXXXXX6924 (Action Item)
3.c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) Name of Case: OAH Case No. 2019100076 (Discussion Item)
3.d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) Name of Case: OAH Case No.2019100996 (Discussion Item)
3.e. Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1).) Title: Classified Management (Discussion Item)
3.f. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Govt. Code 54954.5(e) pursuant to Govt. Code 54957) Title: Classified (Discussion Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Board will meet with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to discuss the Discipline, Dismissal, and/or Release of Public Employees.


3.g. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code 54957.6) (Discussion Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Agency Designated Representative: Linda de la Torre, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

Review of District proposals. 


4. Report of Closed Session (Information Item)
5. Regular Open Session 6:30 p.m. (Procedural Item)
6. Call to Order (Procedural Item)
6.a. Pledge of Allegiance (Procedural Item)
6.b. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)
7. Public Comments (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board of Education 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 about any matter, you complete a REQUEST TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT card, which has instructions on the back of the card.

If you would like to speak to the Board about a matter that is NOT on the agenda, please fill out that card now and hand it to the Assistant to the Superintendent. The Brown Act prohibits Board members from discussing or taking action on non-agenda items.

If you would like to speak to the Board about a topic that IS on the agenda, please fill out the card and hand it to the Assistant to the Superintendent now or no later than when the agenda topic is called by the Board President. The Board will not hear Public Comment once discussion of the particular agenda topic by the Board has begun.

The President of the Board will invite speakers to the podium to address the Board at the appropriate time. Five minutes may be allotted to each speaker and a maximum of 20 minutes to each subject matter; however, in the event there are more than four speakers on the same subject matter, the Board President retains the discretion to adjust and limit the time allocated to each speaker to ensure that all wishing to speak will be heard within the 20-minute allotment or to remove the item from the agenda to be discussed at a later regular or special Board meeting.


7.a. Communications from the audience regarding matters NOT on the agenda are to be made at this time. (Information Item)
8. Consent Section (Consent Agenda)
8.a. Budget Adjustments Report 2019-20 #3 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 Budget Adjustments #3
8.b. Certificated Personnel Documents (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Document
8.c. Classified Personnel Documents (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Document
8.d. Contracts and Agreements Report 2019-20 #13 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 Contracts & Agreements Report #13
8.e. Purchase Order Report 2019-20 #7 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 PO Report #7
8.f. HMS 6th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip, River Way Ranch Camp, Wonder Valley, California, October 5-9, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the HMS 6th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip, River Way Ranch Camp, Wonder Valley, California, October 5-9, 2020.


Attachments:
HMS 6th Grade Outdoor Trip Wonder Valley October 5-9, 2020
8.g. HMS 7th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip, Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, California, September 21-25, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the HMS 7th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip, Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, California, September 21-25, 2020.


Attachments:
HMS 7th Grade Outdoor Trip Catalina September 21-25, 2020
8.h. HMS 8th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip, Pali Institute, Running Springs, California, September 8-11, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the HMS 8th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip, Pali Institute, Running Springs, California, September 8-11, 2020.


Attachments:
HMS 8th Grade Outdoor Education Trip Pali September 8-11, 2020
8.i. SMHS Wrestling, Reno Tournament of Champions, Reno, Nevada, December 12-15, 2019 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Wrestling, Reno Tournament of Champions, Reno, Nevada, December 12-15, 2019.


Attachments:
SMHS Wrestling Tournament Reno December 12-15, 2019
8.j. SMHS Wrestling, Doc Buchanan Tournament, Clovis, California, January 2-5, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Wrestling, Doc Buchanan Tournament, Clovis, California, January 2-5, 2020.


Attachments:
SMHS Wrestling Doc Buchanan, Clovis, January 2-5, 2020
8.k. SMHS Wrestling, Battle for the Belt, Temecula Valley, California, January 9-11, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Wrestling, Battle for the Belt, Temecula Valley, California, January 9-11, 2020.


Attachments:
SMHS Wrestling Battle for the Belt Temecula January 9-11, 2020
8.l. SMHS Wrestling, Napa Valley Invitational, Vintage High School, Napa, California, January 9-12, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Wrestling, Napa Valley Invitational, Vintage High School, Napa, California, January 9-12, 2020.


Attachments:
SMHS Wrestling Napa Valley January 9-12, 2020
8.m. SMHS Wrestling, Mid California Classic Wrestling Tournament, Gilroy High School, Gilroy, California, January 16-18, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Wrestling, Mid California Classic Wrestling Tournament, Gilroy High School, Gilroy, California, January 16-18, 2020.


Attachments:
SMHS Wrestling Mid Cals January 16-18, 2020
8.n. SMHS Wrestling, CIF State Championships, Bakersfield, California, February 26-29, 2020 (Consent Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is requested that the Board approve the SMHS Wrestling, CIF State Championships, Bakersfield, California, February 26-29, 2020.


Attachments:
SMHS Wrestling CIF Bakersfield February 26-29, 2020
9. Communication Section (Procedural Item)
9.a. Communications from the Board of Education (Information Item)
9.b. Communications from the Superintendent (Information Item)
9.c. Communications from the Student Board Member (Information Item)
10. Human Resources (Procedural Item)
10.a. JPA Health Insurance Presentation (Discussion Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Representatives from the District's health insurance joint powers authority (JPA) will provide information about the District's employees' health and welfare insurance programs, policies and processes to secure premium benefits at the best possible rates.

Discussion

Linda de la Torre

Dr. Karla Rhay, CEP
CSEBA (California Schools Employee Benefits Association) 

Michael Muheisen, Senior Vice President 
BrightPath Consulting


11. District General (Procedural Item)
11.a. College Acceptance Data Presentation (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Jason Kurtenbach, Dr. Issaic Gates
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Information on SMHS students' college acceptances for the past five years (2014-2019) will be presented to the Board of Education. 

Discussion

Jason Kurtenbach

Dr. Issaic Gates


Attachments:
SMUSD College Acceptance Data Presentation BOE 11-12-19
11.b. Resolution No. 12 - 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 in an amount to be determined by the Board, and Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requesting Consolidation with Other Elections on an Election Date to be determined by the Board (Action Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Jeff Wilson
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board of Education will consider adoption of Resolution No. 12 calling for a general obligation bond election to finance the District’s capital facilities needs. The Board of Education will determine the date of the election and the amount of the general obligation bonds.

Second Reading

Discussion/Action

Dr. Jeff Wilson


Attachments:
Bond Resolution Memo BOE 11-12-19
Bond Resolution No. 12 BOE 11-12-19
12. Curriculum and Instruction (Procedural Item)
12.a. Special Education Program (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Jason Kurtenbach, Abigail Cabrera, Julie Boucher
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Information about special education programs and budget will be presented to the Board of Education. 

Discussion

Jason Kurtenbach

Abigail Cabrera

Julie Boucher


Attachments:
Special Education Presentation BOE 11-12-19
13. Business Services (Procedural Item)
13.a. Notice of Completion for Huntington Middle School Barth Athletics Complex Project Phase III - HVAC # 3 Shenk Developers (Action Item)
Speaker:
Julie Boucher
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Notice of Completion for Huntington Middle School Barth Athletics Complex Project Phase III - HVAC # 3 Shenk Developers.

Discussion/Action

Julie Boucher


Attachments:
NOC for BAC Bid Div #3 HVAC
13.b. Notice of Completion for Huntington Middle School Barth Athletics Complex Project Phase III - Electrical # 5 Floyd Auten Electric, Inc. (Action Item)
Speaker:
Julie Boucher
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Notice of Completion for Huntington Middle School Barth Athletics Complex Project Phase III - Electrical # 5 Floyd Auten Electric, Inc.

Discussion/Action

Julie Boucher


Attachments:
NOC for BAC Bid Div #5 Electrical
13.c. Transportation Reimbursement Agreement and Amendment with the City of San Marino - Second Reading (Action Item)
Speaker:
Julie Boucher
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Transportation Reimbursement Agreement and the Amendment with the City of San Marino. 

Second Reading

Discussion/Action

Julie Boucher 


Attachments:
Transportation Reimbursement Agreement and Amendment with City of San Marino
14. 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.


15. Adjournment (Action Item)
16. Closed Session (Procedural Item)
16.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) (Discussion Item)

Published: November 8, 2019, 1:25 PM

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