UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT May 16, 2017

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Alhambra Unified School District was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in the Board Room of the District Office, 1515 W. Mission Road, Alhambra, .

PUBLIC SESSION: Board Room, District Office

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Anderson, President, called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and requested a roll call of the Board.

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson, President – present Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler, Member – present Mr. Robert L. Gin, Clerk – present Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh, Member – present Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez, Vice President - present

Also Present: Administration: Laura Tellez-Gagliano, Ed.D., Superintendent; Laurel Bear, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Student/Employee Welfare; Ms. Marsha Gilbert, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; Mrs. Denise R. Jaramillo, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services; Mr. George Murray, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities and Planning Development, Mrs. Adrienne Barbara, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – There were no requests.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: At 5:02 p.m. on the motion of Mrs. Rodriguez-Mackintosh, seconded by Mrs. Russell-Chavez and carried, the Board recessed to closed session to discuss items listed on the Closed Session Agenda.

PUBLIC SESSION: At 6:04 p.m. the Board reconvened in public session in the Board Room, District Office.

ORDER OF BUSINESS (including addenda to items)

CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mrs. Anderson called the meeting to order and asked Mrs. Andrade-Stadler to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

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REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Mrs. Anderson, Board President, reported that in Closed Session the Board approved the following:

By unanimous vote, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the administrative recommendation to implement the following confidential settlement agreement: BC642919; BC579583; BC633276 Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

By unanimous vote, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the administrative recommendation to implement the 45- day notice of unprofessional conduct to certificated employee: KZ43A7639 Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

By unanimous vote, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the retirement of Carla Danner-Powell, Principal of Ynez Elementary School effective July 31, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

By unanimous vote, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Stacie Colman-Hsu from Elementary Principal of Northrup School to Elementary Principal of Ynez School effective July 1, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

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By unanimous vote, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Rosa Northcott from Assistant Principal of Alhambra High School to Elementary Principal at Northrup School effective July 1, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

By unanimous vote, the Board voted to appoint Jocelyn Castro from Assistant Principal of Student/Employee Welfare at to Assistant Principal of Instruction at Mark Keppel High School effective July 1, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

By unanimous vote, the Board voted to appoint Alejandra Perez from Assistant Principal of Student/Employee Welfare at Mark Keppel High School to Assistant Principal of Business and Activities at Mark Keppel High School effective July 1, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

By unanimous vote, the Board voted to appoint Sharon Ferry from Assistant Principal of Student/Employee Welfare at Alhambra High School to Assistant Principal of Business and Activities at Alhambra High School effective July 1, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

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By unanimous vote, the Board voted to appoint Keith Kovach from Manager of Maintenance and Facilities to Director II Fiscal Services effective July 1, 2017. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Mr. Gin by Mrs. Russell-Chavez and carried, the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 25, 2017 were approved. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

Prior to Board approval is was stated by Mrs. Anderson that on the Board of Education Item No. 1, it is revised to reflect that Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh abstained from voting on the Adopted Resolution No. 16-14-20.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES The following students, representing their schools, were present and reported on activities on their campuses: Jessica Wang and Celene Chung – Alhambra High School Marco Tafoya and John Phu – Century High School Sydney Nomura and Roxanne Fong – San Gabriel High School

CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS BOARD ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA - There were no requests.

CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS BOARD ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA – There were no requests.

COMMUNICATIONS Recognition of Student Representative for 2016-2017 - Dr. Laura Tellez-Gagliano introduced students from Alhambra High School, Century High School, Independence High School, Mark Keppel High School and San Gabriel High School who have reported on their school activities to the Board of Education during the 2016-2017 school year. (over)

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Recognition of Alhambra Management Association Recipients – Mrs. Pat Mahony, Alhambra Management Association Chair and Mrs. Stacie Colman-Hsu, Alhambra Management Association President noted that each year the association awards scholarships to a student from each high school and that each student receives a $500 scholarship. These scholarships were presented by Mrs. Mahony and Mrs. Colman-Hsu.

Recognition of Scholarship Recipients to Attend Tech Trek Camp – Mrs. Jane Anderson explained that Tech Trek is a math/science camp held at Whittier College and designed to develop interest, excitement and self confidence in young women who will enter eighth grade in the fall. This year’s scholarship winners were recommended by their science teachers and were interviewed by the Tech Trek committee. Certificates and scholarships were presented by Mrs. Anderson.

Recognition of the 2016-2017 Gateway to Success Student of the Year, Alfredo Morales – Dr. Laurel Bear, Assistant Superintendent, Student/Employee Welfare introduced Alfredo Morales from Century High School as the Gateway To Success Student of the Year for his outstanding achievement in academics, overcoming life obstacles and succeeding to an early graduation.

Recognition of the 2016-2017 Outstanding Career Technical Education Students at Alhambra High School, Mark Keppel High School and San Gabriel High School - Dr. Laura Tellez-Gagliano introduced the groups of students who have demonstrated a commitment to Career Technical Education and they were recognized for their accomplishments in preparing themselves to enter the workforce with advanced skills. The recognized student organizations include Future Business Leaders of America (AHS, MKHS, SGHS), Family Career and Community Leaders of America (AHS), Health Occupations Students Association (SGHS), and Skills USA (AHS, MKHS, SGHS) and California Council on Economic Education (AHS).

Recognition of Gold Ribbon Award Winners, Alhambra High School and San Gabriel High School - Mrs. Anderson recognized the California Gold Ribbon Schools Award which was created to honor schools in place of the California Distinguished School Program and recognized schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. The winners are Alhambra High School and San Gabriel High School.

Unfinished Business Item Moved Down on the Agenda

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS CSEA – Mr. Craig Proffitt, CSEA Chapter 295 reported on the CSEA union. Mr. Proffitt announced that CSEA is grateful for the opportunity that they have seen this past week with the CSEA Shadow Day. Numerous Management team members have signed up to shadow a CSEA member and it has been a great success. He further announced that CSEA is sending six employees to a summer conference in Las Vegas and it has been the most sent in a long time and the members are looking forward to learning all the CSEA (over)

Alhambra Unified School District Regular Meeting, Board of Education May 16, 2017 Page 6 initiatives. Mr. Proffitt also thanked the Human Resources Department for giving new CSEA employees the union fees application. Out of 900 members there are only 9 employees that opt out of the union dues. These numbers are fabulous as CSEA captures the large majority of their members.

ATA – Mr. Terry Skotness, Executive Director, California Teacher Association, reported that ATA was exciting about bringing another successful school year to a close. Mr. Skotness updated the Board on the successful and well attended May Day event that was held in Alhambra and will continue to bring about social justice and defend public education. Mr. Skotness informed the board of an upcoming Community Forum on Immigration Rights which will be held at the ATA office on May 18, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and food, babysitting and prizes will be provided.

AMA – Mrs. Stacie Colman-Hsu, AMA President, reported on the Alhambra AMA Chapter. Mrs. Colman- Hsu stated that the elementary schools are looking forward to 8th grade dinner dances and promotion exercises. On May 16th, Management join CSEA for another memorable Shadow Day. Also, on May 30th the Alhambra Management Association will host their End of the Year Event at the San Gabriel Hilton Terrace honoring all Management retirees.

STAFF REPORT Update on Measure C and Measure MM Construction Projects Ms. Cynthia Martin, Construction Consultant gave an update on Measure C and Measure MM Construction Projects as part of the Bond update. Along with Ms. Martin was Mr. Michael Vollebregt, Program Manager for TKR, and Mr. Mun Leu, President, ML Architecture to give the updates. They spoke about Elementary School MM Bond, High School Measure C Bond, funding and took questions and comments from the Board. Mr. Mun Leu showed a power point of each school site before and after with the renovations and updates at the elementary and high schools.

BOARD ACTION

BUSINESS SERVICES On the motion of Mrs. Andrade-Stadler, seconded by Mr. Gin and carried, the Board approved Items B-1, B-6, B-7, B-8, B-9 and B-10 as recorded below:

B-1 Accepted Gifts from Various Donors to the Alhambra Unified School District. B-6 Approved Authorization to Make Appropriation Transfers. B-7 Approved Cash Collections for the Month of April 2017. B-8 Approved Contracts/Agreements/Amendments/Memberships. B-9 Approved Payment of Warrants & Purchase Orders April 1-30, 2017.

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B-10 Approved Resolution No. 16-17-29 Approving Assignment of Delinquent Tax Receivables to the California Statewide Delinquent Tax Finance Authority for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30 in Each of the Years 2017 through 2019, and Authorizing Execution and Delivery of Related Documents and Actions. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

Business Services Board Item B-8 Prior to approval, Mrs. Jane Anderson, Board President stated the correction on Business Services Item B-8. The Contract letter “BB”, George Villavicencio dba Advanced Promotion Products, the dates of services should read May 26, 2017 through May 27, 2017.

On the motion of Mr. Gin, seconded by Mrs. Rodriguez-Mackintosh and carried, the Board approved Items B-2 as recorded below: B-2 Approved Adoption of Resolution 16-17-21 of the Board of Education of the Alhambra Unified School District Requesting Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Establish Tax Rate for Bonds of the Elementary Schools Improvement District of the Alhambra Unified School District expected to be sold during Fiscal Year 2017-18, and Authorizing Necessary Actions in Connection Therewith. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

On the motion of Mr. Gin, seconded by Mrs. Russell-Chavez and carried, the Board approved Items B-3 as recorded below: B-3 Approved Adoption of Resolution 16-17-22 of the Board of Education of the Alhambra Unified School District Regarding its Intention to Issue Tax-Exempt General Obligations Bonds for the Elementary Schools Improvement District. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes (over)

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On the motion of Mrs. Andrade-Stadler, seconded by Mr. Gin and carried, the Board approved Items B-4 as recorded below: B-4 Approved Adoption of Resolution No. 16-17-23 of the Board of Education of the Alhambra Unified School District Requesting Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Establish Tax Rate for Bonds of the Alhambra Unified School District Expected to be Sold During Fiscal Year 2017-18, and Authorizing Necessary Actions in Connection Therewith. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

On the motion of Mr. Gin, seconded by Mrs. Russell-Chavez and carried, the Board approved Items B-5 as recorded below: B-5 Approved Adoption of Resolution No. 16-17-24 of the Board of Education of the Alhambra Unified School District Regarding Its Intention to Issue Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

Business Services Board Item B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5 Prior to approval, Mrs. Jane Anderson, Board President invited Annette Yee, Managing Director from Montague DeRose and Associates to speak on the Resolution No. 16-17-21, 16-17-22, 16-17-23, and 16-17- 24.

FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION On the motion of Mr. Gin, seconded by Mrs. Russell-Chavez and carried, the Board approved Items FC-2 through FC-4 as recorded below: FC-2 Approved the Resolution of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for Martha Baldwin Elementary, Monterey Highlands Elementary, Ramona Elementary and Ynez Elementary – Lifting Retrofit Services at 4 Schools. FC-3 Approved the Resolution of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for Alhambra High School and Mark Keppel High School Maintenance and Repair of Runways and High Jump Areas. FC-4 Approved Change Order #8 for Lease-lease Back, Mark Keppel High School – Gym Lobby, Locker Room HVAC Upgrades, Dance Studio Project.

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Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

Facilities and Construction Board Item FC-1 Prior to approval, Mrs. Jane Anderson, Board President stated that the Facilities and Construction Item FC-1, Adoption of Resolution No. 16-17-28, is pulled from the Board Agenda.

HUMAN RESOURCES On the motion of Mrs. Mackintosh-Rodriguez, seconded by Mrs. Andrade-Stadler and carried, the Board approved Item HR-1 below: HR-1 Approved Human Resources Transaction Report. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Abstain Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

On the motion of Mrs. Mackintosh-Rodriguez, seconded by Mrs. Andrade-Stadler and carried, the Board approved Item HR-2 through HR-5 below: HR-2 Approved Human Resources Conference Attendance Report. HR-3 Approved the Revised 2017-2018 Student Calendar. HR-4 Approved the 2017-2018 Alhambra Teacher Association (ATA) Work Calendars. HR-5 Approved the 2017-2018 California School Employees Association (CSEA) Work Calendars. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES On the motion of Mr. Gin, seconded by Mrs. Andrade-Stadler and carried, the Board approved Item ES-1 through ES-3 as recorded below: ES-1 Approved the Field Trips Report as of this Date. ES-2 Accepted the 2017 Achieve 3000 Grant Award for English Language Development. (over)

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ES-3 Accepted the 2016-2017 Cal-HOSA SB 1070 Stipend – 2nd Round. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

STUDENT/EMPLOYEE WELFARE On the motion of Mr. Gin seconded by Mrs. Andrade-Stadler and carried, the Board approved Item SW-1 through SW-2 as recorded below: SW-1 Approved the Expulsion: 2016-2017 Case Nos. 027 and 028. SW-2 Approved the Return from Expulsion: 2015-2016 Case No. 019. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AREA (SELPA) On the motion of Mrs. Russell-Chavez seconded by Mrs. Andrade-Stadler and carried, the Board approved Item SE-1 as recorded below: SE-1 Accepted Contracts/Agreements/Amendments/Memberships. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

SUPERINTENDENT On the motion of Mrs. Andrade-Stadler, seconded by Mrs. Russell-Chavez and carried, the Board approved Items S-1 through S-2 as recorded below: S-1 Acknowledged Condolences. S-2 Approved Second and Final Review of Board Police and Administrative Regulation 5141.52 Suicide Prevention. Votes: Mrs. Jane C. Anderson Yes Mrs. Adele Andrade-Stadler Yes (over)

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Mr. Robert L. Gin Yes Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh Yes Mrs. Joanne Russell-Chavez Yes

BOARD OF EDUCATION - No Items.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Board members provided updates on various civic committees/activities they participated in.

BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION TO GUIDE GUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS It was recommended by the Board to have an LCAP update and report.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING/ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Board meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in the Board Room at 1515 W. Mission Road, Alhambra 91803. Being no additional business the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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