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San Marino Unified School District
San Marino USD
March 24, 2020 7:30PM
San Marino Unified School District Board of Education Meeting Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/smusd Dial-in number (US): (515) 604-9046 Access code: 357245# International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/smusd Online meeting ID: smusd Closed Session - 6:15 p.m. Open Session - 7:30 p.m.

1. Open Session 6:15 p.m. (Procedural Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:



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)(3) (Discussion Item)
3.b. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal or Release (Govt. Code 54954.5(e) pursuant to Govt. Code 54957 (b)(1)) Title: Certificated, Classified, Confidential, Administrative (Discussion Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), 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.c. 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 7:30 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.

***Person(s) who wish to provide public comment may use the Q&A Queue function to request for public comment. Requestors will be asked to provide their name, address, and topic via chat. The number of requests in the queue will determine the amount of time each person(s) may speak during the public comment section. When public comment begins, the requestor will be unmuted and may speak for the allotted time.***



7.a. Communications from the audience regarding matters NOT on the agenda are to be made at this time. (Information Item)
8. Public Hearing Section (Procedural 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. Five minutes may be allotted to each speaker and a maximum of 20 minutes to each subject matter.

***Person(s) who wish to provide public comment may use the Q&A Queue function to request for public comment. Requestors will be asked to provide their name, address, and topic via chat. The number of requests in the queue will determine the amount of time each person(s) may speak during the public comment section. When public comment begins, the requestor will be unmuted and may speak for the allotted time.***


8.a. 2020-21 San Marino Teachers' Association Sunshine Proposal for Contract Negotiations between the San Marino Unified School District and the San Marino Teachers' Association (Information Item)
Attachments:
2020-21 SMTA Sunshine Proposal
9. Consent Section (Consent Agenda)
9.a. Certificated Personnel Documents (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Document
9.b. Classified Personnel Documents (Consent Item)
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Document
9.c. Contracts and Agreements Report 2019-20 #20 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 Contracts & Agreements Report #20
9.d. Donation Report 2019-20 #8 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 Donation Report #8
9.e. Purchase Order Report 2019-20 #14 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 PO Report #14
9.f. Warrant Report 2019-20 #8 (Consent Item)
Attachments:
2019-20 Warrant Report #8
10. Communication Section (Procedural Item)
10.a. Communications from the Board of Education (Information Item)
10.b. Communications from the Superintendent (Information Item)
10.c. Communications from the Student Board Member (Information Item)
11. Information Items (Procedural Item)
11.a. COVID-19 District Update (Information Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Jeff Wilson, Linda de la Torre, Jason Kurtenbach, Stephen Choi, Abigail Cabrera, Amber Nuuvali, and Gil Cardenas
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Superintendent and staff will provide an update to the Board about dismissal, educational continuity, special education, facilities, teacher and staff responsibilities.

Discussion/Information

Dr. Jeff Wilson


Attachments:
COVID-19 District Update BOE 3-24-2020
11.b. San Marino Schools Foundation Campaign Progress Report (Information Item)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Dr. Jeff Wilson
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Representatives from the San Marino Schools Foundation will provide a progress report regarding campaign plans and preparations. 

Discussion/Information

Dr. Jeff Wilson


Attachments:
SMSF Campaign Update BOE 3-24-2020
12. Action Items (Procedural Item)
12.a. Resolution No. 13 - to Order Biennial Governing Board Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Action Item)
Speaker:
Dr. Jeff Wilson
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Order of Election of the San Marino  Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California.

RESOLUTION ORDERING GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ELECTION

RESOLVED that pursuant to Education Code (EC) §5000-5030, the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools (County Superintendent) is hereby ORDERED to call an election for the purpose, and in accordance with the designations contained in the following specifications of the Election Order made under the authority of EC §5302, §5304, and §5322.

The election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The polling hours shall be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. The purpose of the election is to submit to the voters of the District the question of whether two (2) members shall be elected to the Governing Board of the San Marino Unified School District. 

Second Reading

Discussion/Action

Dr. Jeff Wilson


Attachments:
Resolution No. 13 to Order Biennial Governing Board Election
13. Board-Superintendent Discussion Items (Procedural Item)
14. Adjournment (Action Item)
15. Closed Session (Procedural Item)
15.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9) (Discussion Item)

Published: March 20, 2020, 2:30 PM

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