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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Jefferson Union HSD
December 07, 2021 6:00PM
Serramonte Del Rey 699 Serramonte Boulevard - Room 223 Daly City, CA 94015 PLEASE NOTE: The District has changed the manner in which it will conduct Special Meetings. Special Meetings are now conducted at our physical location only, and are not recorded or streamed. This also affects the manner in which public comment is conducted, as noted below.

1. CALL TO ORDER
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Carla Ng-Garrett.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Absent Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Recommended Motion:

If you wish to address the Board of Trustees on a Close Session item, please complete a blue speaker card, and give it to the secretary.

SPEAKERS ARE CUSTOMARILY LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES.

Public Comment Procedures

In Person - Special Meeting:

  • In order to address the board during Public Comment (Agenda Item or Non-Agenda Item), please submit a Blue Card upon arrival, and give to Chelsea Johnson.
  • Board Clerk, Carla Ng-Garrett, will call on members of the public to speak.
  • Public comment is only available in-person, as special meetings are no longer live streamed or available for attendance by Zoom.

In Person - Regular Meetings:

  • In order to address the board during Public Comment (Agenda Item or Non-Agenda Item), please submit a Blue Card upon arrival, and give to Chelsea Johnson.
  • Members of the public will sit in Room 200, and watch the Board Meeting from the projector screen.
  • Board Clerk, Carla Ng-Garrett, will call on members of the public to speak. Speaker will come to the Boardroom (Room 223) to address the board in person.
  • The speaker will sit at the presenter's table to address the board.

Remote - Regular Meetings:

  • In order to address the board during Public Comment (Agenda Item or Non-Agenda Item), please submit a Blue Card/Form by clicking on this link.
  • When you submit your card/form, you will be invited to “Join The Meeting” (the meeting link will be provided to you). 
  • When invited, you will be prompted to go to join.zoom.us (audio only). Please enter your meeting ID provided by the host/organizer. Click Join. If this is your first time joining a Zoom meeting, you will be asked to download the Zoom client or extension to join the meeting.

4. CLOSED SESSION
4.A. Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION - One Case: #22-002
Speaker:
Grace Ventura
4.B. Pursuant of Government Code §54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE: Employee #22-001
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Absent Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
4.C. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (§54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Dorene Basuino and Daina Lujan
Speaker:
Daina Lujan and Dorene Basuino
5. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
6. ROLL CALL
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Kalimah Salahuddin and a second by Carla Ng-Garrett.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Motion:
It is administration's recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the attached minutes.
Actions:
Motion
It is administration's recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the attached minutes. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
8.A. Board Meeting Minutes November 13, 2021
Recommended Motion:
It is Administration's recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the attached minutes.
Attachments:
Board Meeting Minutes November 13, 2021
8.B. Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021
Recommended Motion:
It is Administration's recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the attached minutes.
Attachments:
Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021
9. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
10. RECOGNITIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
10.A. December Student of the Month
Speaker:
Megan Carey, Principal of Terra Nova High School
Comments:

Terra Nova is proud to be present Katalina Huazano as our District’s Student of the Month for December!. Katalina’s performance in the Terra Nova community reflects a young woman who is making a lasting impact on the Terra Nova community.  To read more as to why she was selected as December's Student of the Month, please click HERE.

 
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.A. BOARD REPORT
Speaker:
Board of Trustees and Student Trustees
11.B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Speaker:
Superintendent, Toni Presta
11.C. AFT LOCAL 1481 REPORT
Speaker:
AFT President, Monica Casey
11.D. COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
Speaker:
Director of COVID-19 Response, Michele Jones
12. INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE
12.A. ADMINISTRATION
12.A.1. JESD Resolution No. 21-11-10A, In Support of Providing JUHSD Stable School Funding and Improving Student Education Through the Serramonte del Rey Project
Comments:
For Information Only
Attachments:
JESD Resolution No.21-11-10A
13. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Recommended Motion:
It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
Actions:
Motion
It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the following Consent Agenda Items: Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
13.A. HUMAN RESOURCES
13.A.1. PERSONNEL
13.A.1.1. Personnel Action Report
Recommended Motion:
It is the Administration's recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the Personnel Action Report.
Attachments:
Personnel Action Report 12/7/2021
13.A.2. AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/GRANTS/MOUS
13.A.2.1. Service and Consultant Contract Approvals – LinkedIn
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board approve the Service and Consultant Contracts as presented.
Comments:
Contract Renewal for the period 12/19/2021 through 12/18/2022
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $10,562.60.
Attachments:
Service and Consultant Contract Approvals –LinkedIn
13.B. BUSINESS OFFICE
13.B.1. AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/GRANTS/MOUS
13.B.1.1. Service and Consultant Contract Approvals
13.B.1.1.1. Service and Consultant Contract Approval-Serramonte Center
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board approve the Service and Consultant Contracts as presented.

Comments:
Fundraising event for Westmoor High School PTSA.
Attachments:
Serramonte Ctr-Contract
13.B.1.1.2. Service and Consultant Contract Approvals-Filoli Center
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board approve the Service and Consultant Contracts as presented.

Comments:

The Terra Nova High School Prom will be held on on May 6, 2022 at the Filoli Center in Woodside, CA.

 

Financial Impact:
Facility Rental is $3,750 from ASB Funds.
Attachments:
Filoli Center Contract
13.C. EDUCATION SERVICES
13.C.1. Permission for Overnight Travel: Westmoor High School and Track and Field
Recommended Motion:
It is Administration’s recommendation that this overnight trip be approved
Comments:
  • School/Group: Westmoor High School Track and Field Pole Vault Summit
  • Advisor/Teacher:  Andrew Hambre
  • Number of Students: 5
  • Traveling to: Reno, Nevada
  • Method of Transportation: Airlines, personal vehicle to hotel
  • Where will the group stay: John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel, 1100 Nugget Ave, Reno
  • Dates of Event: January 13-15, 2022

14. PUBLIC COMMENT
Recommended Motion:

If you wish to address the Board of Trustees, please complete a blue speaker card, and give it to the secretary. If your subject is not on the agenda, the President will recognize you at this time.

SPEAKERS ARE CUSTOMARILY LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES.

Public Comment Procedures

In Person - Special Meeting:

  • In order to address the board during Public Comment (Agenda Item or Non-Agenda Item), please submit a Blue Card upon arrival, and give to Chelsea Johnson.
  • Board Clerk, Carla Ng-Garrett, will call on members of the public to speak.
  • Public comment is only available in-person, as special meetings are no longer live streamed or available for attendance by Zoom.

In Person - Regular Meetings:

  • In order to address the board during Public Comment (Agenda Item or Non-Agenda Item), please submit a Blue Card upon arrival, and give to Chelsea Johnson.
  • Members of the public will sit in Room 200, and watch the Board Meeting from the projector screen.
  • Board Clerk, Carla Ng-Garrett, will call on members of the public to speak. Speaker will come to the Boardroom (Room 223) to address the board in person.
  • The speaker will sit at the presenter's table to address the board.

Remote - Regular Meetings:

  • In order to address the board during Public Comment (Agenda Item or Non-Agenda Item), please submit a Blue Card/Form by clicking on this link.
  • When you submit your card/form, you will be invited to “Join The Meeting” (the meeting link will be provided to you). 
  • When invited, you will be prompted to go to join.zoom.us (audio only). Please enter your meeting ID provided by the host/organizer. Click Join. If this is your first time joining a Zoom meeting, you will be asked to download the Zoom client or extension to join the meeting.
15. DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.A. Board Reorganizational Meeting
Speaker:
Board President, Rosie Tejada
Comments:
Pursuant to Education Code section 35143, the Board must conduct its reorganizational meeting for 2022 Trustee positions between December 10 and December 25, 2021. Trustees to discuss a mutually agreeable date.
16. ACTION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.A. ADMINISTRATION
16.A.1. Jefferson Union High School District Revised Contract Negotiation Proposal for the 2021-2024 School Years
Speaker:
Daina Lujan and Dorene Basuino
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the revised proposal for contract negotiations for the 2021- 2024 school years.
Actions:
Motion
It is recommended that the Board adopt the revised proposal for contract negotiations for the 2021- 2024 school years. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Attachments:
JUHSD Revised Negotiations Letter
16.B. HUMAN RESOURCES
16.B.1. Board Policy 4216 (Second Read)
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Recommended Motion:
The Administration recommend the Board approve Board Policy 4216: Probationary/Permanent Status as presented.
Actions:
Motion
The Administration recommend the Board approve Board Policy 4216: Probationary/Permanent Status as presented. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Attachments:
Board Policy 4216 Second Read
16.B.2. COVID-19 Pandemic Stipend Fall 2021 MOU
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Recommended Motion:
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as presented.
Actions:
Motion
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as presented. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Nick Occhipinti.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:
The District and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 856 (Teamsters) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding the additional efforts of staff to respond to the needs of students related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The MOU provides stipend payment to staff in recognition of the time staff members have dedicated to supporting the needs of students as they have returned to school.
Attachments:
Fall 2021 Stipend MOU
16.B.3. 2021-2022 COVID Leave MOU
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Recommended Motion:
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as presented.
Actions:
Motion
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as presented. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Nick Occhipinti.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:
The Jefferson Union High School District and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 856 entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to allow employees to access COVID related leave not currently covered by Workers Compensation or Exclusion Pay. 
Attachments:
COVID Leave MOU
16.B.4. Food Service Employee Salary Schedule Update Sideletter
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Recommended Motion:
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Food Service Employee Schedule Update Sideletter as presented.
Actions:
Motion
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Food Service Employee Schedule Update Sideletter as presented. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Nick Occhipinti.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:
The Food Service Employee Salary Schedule will be updated effective January 1, 2022 to ensure any current and newly hired employees placed on the salary schedule are compensated at or above minimum wage. As such the salary schedule includes two small changes inclusive of increasing Range 16, Step 1 to $15.53/hour  and increasing Range 17, Step 1 to $15.53/hour.
Attachments:
Nutrition Services Salary Schedule
Salary Schedule Sideletter Agreement
16.B.5. Job Description: Transportation and Facilities Rental Specialist
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended the Board approve the Job Description as presented.
Actions:
Motion
It is recommended the Board approve the Job Description as presented. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Nick Occhipinti.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Operations, Maintenance, Health & Safety, and Transportation, the Transportation & Facility Rental Specialist will coordinate district transportation, manage facility rentals, and provide confidential, general support to the Director and to the departments served by this position. This is a new position that will provide greater overall department support to the increasing demands placed upon the Maintenance and Transportation Department.
Attachments:
Job Description
Updated Salary Schedule
16.B.6. Variable Term Waiver - David Delaney
Speaker:
Daina Lujan
Recommended Motion:
The Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees approve David Delaney's Variable Term Waiver renewal application for the 2021/2022 school year, waiving the Basic Skills requirement.
Actions:
Motion
The Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees approve David Delaney's Variable Term Waiver renewal application for the 2021/2022 school year, waiving the Basic Skills requirement. Passed with a motion by Kalimah Salahuddin and a second by Andrew Lie.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:

Approve the application for the 2021/2022 Variable Term Waiver for the Basic Skills requirement. This Waiver is a request to waive Ed Codes EC §44252 (b).

David Delaney is an English Teacher from Ireland who is currently completing a California Teaching Credential Program. He has strong subject matter competence and a great desire to work with the students of Terra Nova High School.

16.C. BUSINESS
16.C.1. First Interim Budget Report 2021-2022
Speaker:
Tina Van Raaphorst
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Positive Certification of the 2021-2022 First Interim Financial Report for the period July 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and authorize its filing with the County Superintendent of Schools.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Positive Certification of the 2021-2022 First Interim Financial Report for the period July 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and authorize its filing with the County Superintendent of Schools.

Passed with a motion by Kalimah Salahuddin and a second by Nick Occhipinti.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:

School districts are required to file two interim financial reports during each fiscal year.  The purpose of these reports is to assess the financial state of affairs of the district at specific times.  This first interim report reflects the financial condition as of October 31.

Attachments:
1st Interim Report
Summary
16.C.2. Change Order #9 J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc
Speaker:
Tina Van Raaphorst
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board approve the change order for work done by J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc. as presented.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board approve the change order for work done by J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc. as presented.

Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:

There were a number of delays during the beginning of construction on the Faculty and Staff Housing project. There were various reasons for these delays, including COVID and coordination with the City of Daly City. JUHSD staff, in consultation with legal counsel, recommend approving the change order as presented for time extension and associated costs of the delay. The costs are within the district’s contingency funds planned for this project.

Financial Impact:

$352,000 to be paid with bond funds.

 

Attachments:
JHF Change Order No.9
16.C.3. Resolution 2021-22/09 Establishing Fund 08
Speaker:
Tina Van Raaphorst
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board approve Resolution #2021-22/09 establishing Fund 08, Special Revenue Fund for Student Activities.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board approve Resolution #2021-22/09 establishing Fund 08, Special Revenue Fund for Student Activities.

Passed with a motion by Kalimah Salahuddin and a second by Andrew Lie.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:

Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) released direction that districts are required to report Associated Student Body (ASB) funds as part of the district’s governmental funds. In 20-21, this added about $700,000 to the district’s general fund reporting. In consultation with the San Mateo County Office of Education and the district auditors, it is recommended that we establish Fund 08 so that the ASB funds can remain separate from the General Fund going forward.

Attachments:
Resolution 21-22--09
16.D. EDUCATION SERVICES
16.D.1. Approval of Educator Effectiveness Grant
Speaker:
Kareen Baca
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Educator Effectiveness Grant.
Actions:
Motion
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Educator Effectiveness Grant. Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Nick Occhipinti.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:
The Educator Effectiveness Block Grant is a one-time fund to provide professional learning for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and classified staff in order to promote educator equity, quality, and effectiveness. JUHSD has been awarded $1,057,516. These funds must be spent by June 30, 2026.
Attachments:
Educator Effectiveness Block Grant
17. CONSIDERATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. ADJOURNMENT
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Andrew Lie and a second by Kalimah Salahuddin.
Vote:
Yes Andrew Lie.
Yes Carla Ng-Garrett.
Yes Nick Occhipinti.
Yes Kalimah Salahuddin.
Yes Rosie Tejada.
Comments:

We adjourn tonight's meeting in honor of Linda Mac Donnell, former Registrar at Oceana High School. Mrs. Mac Donnell passed away on November 30, 2021.

Mrs. Mac Donnell retired from JUHSD after 30 plus years. During her time at JUHSD, she held various positions including Attendance Aide, Nursery School Coordinator and Registrar at Westmoor and Oceana High Schools.

Mrs. Mac Donnell is survived by her husband, Robert Mac Donnell, who has also been a long time JUHSD employee; son Samuel; daughter-in-law; and two grandchildren.

We, the Jefferson Union High School District Board of Trustees, send our condolences to Mr. Mac Donnell, family, friends, and host of loved ones.

 

Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Board Study Session - Saturday, January 29, 2022

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Board Meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals who need special assistance or a disability-related modification or accommodation (including auxiliary aids or services) to participate in this meeting; or who have a disability and wish to request an alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other writings that may be distributed at the meeting, should contact the Assistant to the Superintendent at least two working days before the meeting at 650-550-7969. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting and the materials related to it. --- Government Code Section 54957.5 states that public records that relate to any item on the open session agenda for a regular board meeting are available for public inspection. Those records that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to all members, or a majority of the members of the Board. The Board has designated the Superintendent’s office of the Jefferson Union High School District, 699 Serramonte Boulevard, Suite 100, Daly City, California, for the purpose of making those public records available.

Published: December 3, 2021, 5:22 PM

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