Desert Sands Unified School District Minutes
Regular Board Meeting May 16, 2017, 7:00 PM District Education Center Boardroom 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, California Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. - Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Minutes: President Donald Griffith opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Griffith announced the Board of Education would be going into closed session to discuss the items, as listed. Action taken by the Board would be reported during consent Items Student Matters and Call Out of Closed Session Actions.
2. Public Comment On Closed Session Items
Minutes: None this evening.
3. Closed Session
3.1. Discuss and take action on student Admission Cases, Reinstatements, Stipulated Expulsion Orders, and Expulsions, as listed
3.2. Return of Late Claim #17-L-023
3.3. Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent
3.4. Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Assistant Superintendent
3.5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
3.6. Discuss Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
3.7. Update on Negotiations with California School Employees Association (CSEA) and Desert Sands Teachers Association (DSTA)
4. Return to Open Session
Minutes: The Board returned to open session at 7:05 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: The Pledge of Allegiance led by Paris Burgie, was repeated in unison.
6. Roll Call
Minutes: President Donald Griffith noted all Board members, Superintendent, Cabinet members, and Paris Burgie, student board member, were present.
7. Approval of Minutes
7.1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2017
Minutes: Preferential vote: Yes
Motion Passed: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2017, as submitted. Passed with a motion by Gary Tomak and a second by Wendy Jonathan. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
8. Board Meeting Addenda
Minutes: None this evening.
9. Approval of Agenda
9.1. Agenda of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2017
Minutes: Superintendent Scott Bailey noted General Functions item #21.2, Math 1 (H) uploaded attachment was incorrect. The correct attachment was provided to Board members and the public.
Preferential vote: Yes
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Paris Burgie (student board member) and a second by Linda Porris. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
10. Staff Conference Items
10.1. Shadow Hills High School Associated Student Body Report
Minutes: Paris Burgie, student board member, shared they recently finished AP (advanced placement) testing, 782 exams were administered to 392 students, the senior prom took place at the Hyatt Regency, and the juniors just finished with math testing. The Shadow Hills High School (SHHS) Boys Basketball Team earned the highest GPA (grade point average) recognition, as a sports team, from the Riverside County Office of Education. SHHS will have 459 seniors graduating this year on June 7, including students who were in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) all four years. Last year's graduating class had over a 60 percent a-g completion rate in Riverside County. SHHS will receive the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) trophy award for the highest number of FAFSA applications competed in the Coachella Valley. Dr. Marcus Wood, principal, stated a knight believes in himself, each other, and in SHHS, and has great spirit and resolve to do it right. Ms. Leigh Baird, assistant principal, commented the positive culture created by staff and students is uplifting. Mr. Leslie Wells, assistant principal, shared students have invested in the community over 10,000 community service hours and students return to the community because of the CTE (Career Technical Education) programs. Mr. Gabriel Fajardo, assistant principal, described SHHS as a professional learning community. Their focus and philosophy has always been continuous improvement. Mr. Guillermo Bautista, attendance facilitator, makes sure students attend school regularly so they don't get behind on their studies. Mr. Clifford Smith, head counselor, works hard to make sure students are prepared for college and career. Mr. Justin Kirby, custodian, started working at SHHS in 2013 when this year's seniors were freshman and noted it was great to watch the students grow up and see the pride they have in their school. Ms. Nancy Mendoza, security agent, emphasized having passion and good communication were key to helping students and maintaining a safe campus. Mr. Ron Shipley, athletic director, shared being involved in the SHHS athletic program because it promotes teamwork, commitment, dedication, and good work ethics. Mrs. Sophia Hernandez, assistant coach, expressed the students are great, and they make her feel appreciated. Mrs. Dee Fraticelli, nutrition, noted the SHHS students are respectful and they appreciate the healthy lunch menu that is offered. Mrs. Mary Alexander, activity director, stated the students are friendly, very positive, and they have a lot of great energy.
Paris Burgie thanked the Board of Education for their support and students gave each Board and Cabinet member a SHHS sport shirt. Member Duran noted the SHHS students were great, the school site leadership was hard working, and the teachers were fabulous. Mr. Duran expressed pride in the students and staff. Member Porras enjoyed the video and commented how big the school was. She commended the staff for being supportive of each other and the students, and congratulated the students. Member Jonathan stated the majority of her elementary students were attending SHHS and they are extremely happy to be there. She congratulated the Boys Basketball Team and shared the Knights have rallied behind Riley Sherman, who has cancer. Knights do it right. Vice President Tomak commented the video was well done with the use of a drone. He commended Mr. Bluto, music teacher, and Ms. Sharon Deady, drama teacher, for the outstanding music and drama performances. Mr. Tomak highlighted U.S. News & World Report indicated SHHS is one of the top high schools in the nation. He congratulated Dr. Marcus Wood for his hard work and leadership. President Griffith congratulated Dr. Wood for keeping the outstanding programs moving forward. He recalled eight or nine years ago Mr. Duran, Mr. Tomak, and he walked the dirt fields where SHHS now stands. He remarked SHHS was an old enough school to be established and a young enough school where you still do things for the first time, like the Indio Mayors Cup. Mr. Griffith congratulated Coach Shipley for coordinating the event.
Mr. Bailey stated the Knights do it Right, and thanked Paris Burgie for representing SHHS so well. He recognized her leadership skills and presented Paris Burgie with an acknowledgment plaque.
11. Community/Staff/Student Recognition
Minutes: Superintendent Scott Bailey noted Dr. Judy White, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, recently recognized the Shadow Hills High School Boys Basketball Team for the positive relationship between academics and athletics with GPAs as high as 4.86 and a combined GPA for the team of 3.73. Mr. Bailey recognized Principal Marcus Wood, Athletic Director Ron Shipley, Coach Aaron Wiltrout, Coach Kevin Campbell, Coach Rob Greer, Coach Jesse Juarez, and Coach Mike Osgood, and team members Jake Abawag, Christian Mathews, Jaden Navarro, Isaiah Romero, Maverick Stanberry, Kaleb Welmas, Isaiah Campbell, Robert Mathews, Eric Pasillas, Deonta Strange, and Sebastian Tostado. Superintendent Bailey shared he recently attended the Riverside County 12th Annual Student Academic Award where Top Scholars were recognized. Amistad Continuation High School: Ciera Pena, who plans to attend College of the Desert to become a pharmacist, and Jonah Walker, who will attend College of the Desert to begin his study of business administration. Indio High School: Ruby Ayala, salutatorian, plans to attend UC, Irvine to major in mathematics, and Xitlati Casarrubias, valedictorian, plans to attend UC, Berkeley. La Quinta High School: Maya Jones, a five certificate IB student, would like to be an AP math teacher and eventually become a school administrator; Matthew Rom-Toribio, a full IB diploma candidate, 4.8 GPA, ASB president and student board member, and plans to study kinesiology; and Anna Yan, valedictorian, a full IB diploma candidate, an AP scholar, 5.0 GPA, a congressional intern, a concert pianist, and plans to major in economics. Palm Desert
High School: Joshua Feldman, salutatorian, 5.13 GPA, a classical pianist, plans to attend Cornell University and major in economics; and Christian Kontaxis (father was in the attendance) a valedictorian, concert pianist, 5.2 GPA, headed to Stanford University to study biology with an emphasis in neuroscience. Shadow Hills High School: Kevin Morden, valedictorian, plans to attend UCLA to pursue a career in dentistry, and major in biological science and music; Joseph Sexson, valedictorian, plans to attend UC, Davis to study biomedical engineering; and Kaila Shipley, ranked seventh in her class, scored 1460 on her SAT, and plans to attend UC, Berkeley to study engineering.
12. Introduction of New or Recently Promoted Employees
Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Tony Signoret, Ed.D., announced and shared the bio for the new Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services.
1. Dan Miller started kinder at Jackson Elementary and later attended Eisenhower Elementary, then promoted to Wilson Junior High, and graduated from Indio High School in 1973. Mr. Miller worked 17 years with Vons Corporation, during that time he earned his bachelor's degree and teaching credential from California State University, San Bernardino. He returned to work in Desert Sands at Indio High School in 1990 as a science and English teacher, and coached wrestling. In 2003 Mr. Miller became the principal at Indio Middle School, and in 2009 he was promoted to K-12 Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Educational Services. Dan Miller stated he is a product of Desert Sands, and will work very hard to ensure every student is career ready. He shared something Dr. Wilson said, if you are walking along and you happen upon a turtle sitting on top of a fence post, you have to pause and ask yourself, how did it get up there? After pausing and giving that some thought he realized there were many people who helped him along the way. Mr. Miller acknowledged the Board of Education for their support, Superintendent Scott Bailey for his trust in him, and Cabinet members, especially Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Felci. He also acknowledged his mother and wife, Sally.
Paris Burgie congratulated Mr. Miller. Mr. Michael Duran stated the community was fortunate to have Mr. Miller working in Desert Sands. Mr. Miller has been and worked in the school system, is dedicated, committed to education, and has a competitive spirit. Ms. Linda Porras stated she was very excited for Dan Miller. She is very proud of him and the district is blessed to have him. Mrs. Wendy Jonathan shared he is an incredible asset to the district. She toured Educational Services Division with Dan Miller when she became a Board member. Mr. Gary Tomak noted while Dan Miller was the principal at Indio Middle School he started the Honors Dessert recognition for students who excelled in academics all three years of middle school. Mr. Miller has works over the last seven years with the Shanghai International Teacher Exchange program. Mr. Donald Griffith congratulated Mr. Miller's mother for raising a fine son, and wished Dan Miller success. Mr. Bailey said, "Dan is the man." There was a lot of stiff competition and Dan Miller prevailed. Ms. Kathleen Felci expressed an enormous amount of pride and knows Dan has the ability to work as a team member, and congratulated him on this promotion.
Student board member Paris Burgie left the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
President Donald Griffith called for a two-minute break at 7:51 p.m. The board reconvened at 8:02 p.m.
13. Information
Minutes: None.
14. Public Communications
Minutes: 1. Mr. Chris Geyer, assistant principal at Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS), noted he was there to brag about the students. He handed Board and Cabinet members copies of the Sports Life Jr. Edition magazine and stated most of the articles were written by students and some of the articles were about the students. The Authors, Athletes, and Community Action Triathlon encourages students to exercise their bodies, minds, and hearts. The three events consist of a writing contest in the fall, a Panthers 5K Walk/Run on El Paseo, and community service. There were 270 essays submitted for the writing contest and $2,200 were given away in prize money. Over 800 runners participated in the 5K this year, and a total of 17 students participated in all three events and logged 300 service hours. PDCMS is getting students into writing and getting them published. The students attended two recent bouts at Fantasy Springs and will also attend equestrian events.
2. Robert Brock, physical education teacher at Desert Ridge Academy (DRA) and middle sports coordinator, thanked the Board for getting middle school sports back in Desert Sands. The program is valuable because it teaches teamwork, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, and responsibility through their coach's dedication. Adriel, an eighth grader at DRA, played three different sports. He thanked the Board of Education for reinstating the middle school sports and shared he was motivated to do better academically. He started with a 3.14 GPA and ended this year with a 4.0 GPA. Principal Jesus Jimenez, thanked Board members for their support and stated it made a big difference for the students.
3. Trisha Ryan, teacher Palm Desert Charter Middle School, expressed concern regarding an unprofessional situation she experienced with American Fidelity. The district approved American Fidelity to speak with staff in the lounge regarding the Flexible Health Savings Plan. Mrs. Ryan requested assistance in getting her money back from the company and has already met with Barbara Sasser, in Risk Management.
15. Board and Superintendent Comments
Minutes: 1. Member Linda Porras reported having attended the Guest Teachers Appreciation Reception on May 5, the attendees commented Desert Sands was the only district that acknowledged them. She attended Kennedy Elementary School's first Cinco de Mayo event; and the RCOE Celebrating Educators Luncheon in support of Courtney Fox, Riverside County Site Support Employee of the Year; and Riverside County nominees Blanche Ramirez, Confidential of the Year, Mike Kint, Principal of the Year, and Jim Hampton,
Classified Administrator of the Year. Teachers of the Year Jonathan Hendrin, Amistad High School, Willard Lacro, PDCMS; Janet Rhodewalt, Kennedy Elementary School; and Classified Employee of the Year, Diana Cruz, Indio High School. Ms. Porras indicated it was an amazing event.
2. Member Wendy Jonathan attended the Ophelia mentoring session at PDHS, she indicated tomorrow would be the last one this school year; the RCSBA (Riverside County School Board Association) meeting in Riverside, and will be attending a CSBA Delegate Assembly Friday through Sunday in Sacramento; and she attended the One Future Alignment Institute formerly CVEP (Coachella Valley Economic Partnership). They did site visits to Marriott Desert Springs where they are using interns from SHHS for their landscaping and animal husbandry interns from IHS, and Eisenhower Hospital is using PDHS interns. Mrs. Jonathan attended the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) awards and noted Meagan Moore sang the National Anthem. Miss Moore was interviewed by the local media. Mrs. Jonathan also attended the United Way of the Desert Gala; the Middle School Math Field Day where 400 students participated; Carter Cabaret Rock 'N' Roll of the Ages event held at the CSUSB Palm Desert campus; the LQHS Spring Social at the J & J Ranch; the PDHS Student awards night, where students were recognized for classes completed with a-g requirements; the RCOE Celebrating Educators Luncheon, where Michelle Cherland was the emcee and introduced the certificated, classified, and employees of the year.
3. Vice President Gary Tomak commented it was a fun time of the year, he attended the Elementary Battle of the Books, Johnson Elementary students won, and acknowledged Mick Wilhite, teacher coaches, and administrators; the Kennedy Elementary Cinco de Mayo PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) event; the Middle School Math Field Day, where Mr. John Benoit was honored as the founder of the event, Mayor Holmes from the City of Indio and valley rotaries attended, and a math magician was also there; the LQHS Choir event; the LQHS Arts Night showcased ceramics and photography, and the culinary students also participated; and the LQHS Spring Social. Mr. Tomak toured the automotive program at Amistad High and stated students from PDHS attend this career technical program; he attended the PDHS Academic Awards Night, a-g requirements are listed on their id badges; the SEPAC awards with the student performers were amazing; the Guest Teachers Reception; the RCOE Celebrating Educators Luncheon; and participated in the United Way Chili Dog Open and recognized the organizers of the event.
4. President Donald Griffith recognized Sean Webb for having organized the LQHS Spring Social. He attended the Arizona State University graduation and ran into Shelby McNichol, graduate from LQHS, and Indira Ceranic, who swam four years for Arizona State. Mr. Griffith acknowledged Principal Jeff Hisgen for the Carter Cabaret tickets.
5. Superintendent Scott Bailey shared he attended the Carter Cabaret and thanked Mary Perry for assisting him with the school site visits. Mr. Bailey announced the upcoming launching of a survey regarding the district's strengths and suggestions for improvement.
16. General Functions - Section A
16.1. Employment Agreement for Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Motion Passed: Approve the employment agreement for Daniel L. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020. Passed with a motion by Michael Duran and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
16.2. Amendment to Employment Agreement for Superintendent
Motion Passed: Approve to amend the employment agreement with Superintendent Scott Bailey to modify this first-year evaluation period. Passed with a motion by Gary Tomak and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
17. General Functions - Section B
17.1. Award Bid No. 16/17-012 to Trans West Truck Center
Motion Passed: Approve to award Bid No. 16/17-012 to Trans West Truck Company for a Nutrition Services refrigerated delivery truck, in the amount of $121,400.27, to be paid from the Cafeteria Fund. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Gary Tomak. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
18. General Functions - Section C
18.1. Piggyback Purchase to Digital Networks Group, Inc., through California Multiple Award Schedule Contract Numbers 3-14-58-0215F, 3-14-58-0215E, and 3-16-70-2382B for the 222/03F Hoover Elementary School Classroom Technology Upgrade Project
Motion Passed: Approve piggyback purchase to Digital Networks Group, Inc., through California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract numbers 3-14-58- 0215F, 3-14-58-0215E, and 3-16-70-2382B for the installation and configuration of audio/visual and classroom technology systems for the 222/03F Hoover Elementary School Classroom Technology Upgrade Project, for a total amount of $85,822.44, to be paid from the Building Fund. Passed with a motion by Michael Duran and a
second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
18.2. Piggyback Purchase to Digital Networks Group, Inc., through California Multiple Award Schedule Contract Numbers 3-14-58-0215F, 3-14-58-0215E, and 3-16-70-2382B for the 332/01F La Quinta Middle School Modernization Project
Motion Passed: Approve piggyback purchase to Digital Networks Group, Inc., through California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract numbers 3-14-58- 0215F, 3-14-58-0215E, and 3-16-70-2382B for the installation and configuration of audio/visual and classroom technology systems for the 332/01F La Quinta Middle School Modernization Project, for a total amount of $136,128.01, to be paid from the Building Fund. Passed with a motion by Michael Duran and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
19. General Functions - Section D
19.1. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Implementation Agreement 2017-2018
Motion Passed: Approve an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Implementation Agreement with Educational Services to prepare students for college and close the achievement gap, with membership benefits at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School; Col. Mitchell Paige, Desert Ridge Academy, John Glenn, Indio, La Quinta, and Thomas Jefferson middle schools; and Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Shadow Hills high schools during the 2017-2018 school year, in a total amount not to exceed $41,824, to be paid from the Local Control Accountability Plan/Supplemental Concentration fund. Passed with a motion by Gary Tomak and a second by Wendy Jonathan. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
19.2. Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with WSI Mojave Investments, LLC for proposed Community Facilities District 2017-1
Minutes:
Member Wendy Jonathan expressed concern regarding the Community Facilities District (CFD) or Mello Roos shifts the burden of funding amenities from the developer onto the homebuyer and makes the new home appear to be much cheaper than it actually is. It enables the buyer to qualify without Mello Roos factored into the debit to income ratio. Unless the buyer can afford the total housing cost which including Mello Roos, it could affect the housing market in a negative way. Mrs. Jonathan indicated she would not support this item.
Motion Passed: Approve the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with WSI Mojave Investments, LLC for proposed Community Facilities District 2017-1. Passed with a motion by Gary Tomak and a second by Michael Duran. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith No Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
20. General Functions - Section E
20.1. Head Start Reapplication for the 2017-2018 Program Year
Motion Passed: Approve to submit the Head Start Reapplication for the 2017-2018 program year, in the amount of $2,240,555, with an required in-kind contribution of $560,139, in a total amount of $2,800,694, to continue the operation of the Head Start program at Desert Sands Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Michael Duran and a second by Gary Tomak. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
21. General Functions - Section F
21.1. Engineering and Environmental Science, as a Permanent Course
Motion Passed: Approve the high school course outline Engineering and Environmental Science, as recommended by Educational Services and the Secondary Curriculum Council for permanent status. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Gary Tomak. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
21.2. Math I and Math I (H), as Permanent Courses
Motion Passed: Approve the high school course outlines Math I and Math I (H), as recommended by Educational Services and the Secondary Curriculum Council for permanent status. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Gary Tomak. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
21.3. Math II and Math II (H), as Permanent Courses
Motion Passed: Approve the high school course outlines Math II and Math II (H), as recommended by Educational Services and the Secondary Curriculum Council for permanent status. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Gary Tomak. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
21.4. MS Compacted Math: Year 2, as a Permanent Course
Motion Passed: Approve the middle school course outline MS Compacted Math: Year 2, as recommended by Educational Services and the Secondary Curriculum Council for permanent status. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Gary Tomak. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
22. General Functions - Section G
22.1. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 3312, Business and Noninstructional Operations: CONTRACTS
Motion Passed: Approve the second reading and adoption of revised Board Policy 3312, Business and Noninstructional Operations: CONTRACTS. Passed with a motion by Michael Duran and a second by Wendy Jonathan. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
22.2. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy, Administrative Regulation, and Exhibit 5121, Students: GRADES/EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Minutes: Member Wendy Jonathan suggested the student report card include a designated row for teachers to place the percentage. Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Felci explained including another row would make the report card even longer and the teachers would need to remember to input the information twice. Vice President Tomak requested having information on how many third graders are not reading at a third grade level. Ms. Felci stated Mr. Miller has put together a report with that information that will be shared in the Friday Letter.
Motion Passed: Approve the second reading and adoption of Board Policy, Administrative Regulation, and Exhibit 5121, Students: GRADES/EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Passed with a motion by Michael Duran and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
22.3. First Reading and Adoption of Revised Administrative Regulation 1240: Community Relations: VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE
Motion Passed: Approve the first reading and adoption of the revised Administrative Regulation 1240, Community Relations: VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
23. Consent Items Student Matters
Minutes: Superintendent Scott Bailey reported the following action taken in closed session by the Board of Education.
1. The Board voted with one action to accept the recommendations to approve stipulated expulsions #16/17-58, #16/17-59, #16/17-65, and #16/17-66.
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan
Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
23.1. Stipulated Expulsion #16/17-58
23.2. Stipulated Expulsion #16/17-59
23.3. Stipulated Expulsion #16/17-65
23.4. Stipulated Expulsion #16/17-66
24. Consent Items
Minutes: Member Wendy Jonathan requested Consent Item # 24.18 be pulled for separate action.
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
24.1. Declare Surplus and Authorize Sale and/or Disposal of District Property
24.2. Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Around the World Press
24.3. Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Janine Benner
24.4. Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Deirdre Edwards
24.5. Ratify Independent Contractor Services Agreements with Virginia Oberholzer Vandergon, Norman Herr, and Matthew d'Alessio
24.6. Inter-District Attendance Master Agreement With Riverside County Office of Education
24.7. 2017-2019 Educational Fieldwork Agreement and Internship Program Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Redlands, School of Education
24.8. Customer Agreement with Frontline Education Absence Management System, for Substitute Placement for the 2017-2018 School Year
24.9. Agreement with Safer Schools Together
24.10. Amend Fee-Based Service Agreement with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI)
24.11. Notice of Completion for the 360/04F Indio High School Reconstruction Phase 2A Project
24.12. Notices of Completion for the 360/05F Indio High School Reconstruction Phase 2B Project
24.13. Notice of Completion for the 360/06F Indio High School Reconstruction Phase 2C Project
24.14. Head Start Program Summary of Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Plan
24.15. Head Start Program Road Map, Program Goals & Objectives, and School Readiness Goals
24.16. Designation of CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Representatives to League 2017-2018
24.17. Donations
24.18. Report of Purchases and Contracts for April 2017
Minutes: Member Jonathan stated she would abstain because she sits on the Advancement Board for California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert campus and on the Oversight Board and is a mentor for the Ophelia Project, and they are both mentioned on the report of purchases and contracts. President Griffith noted he was on the Ophelia Project board and also abstained.
Motion Passed: Approve to accept report of purchases and contracts for the period of April 1 30, 2017, in the amount of $13,780,119.20. Passed with a motion by Gary Tomak and a second by Michael Duran. Yes Michael Duran Abstain Donald Griffith Abstain Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
25. Personnel Actions-Certificated
25.1. Certificated Personnel
Minutes: Vice President Gary Tomak acknowledged retirees: Vicky Beckwith, Ford Elementary, after 15 years of service; Mary Ann Casas-Dunagan, La Quinta High,
after 34 years of service; Joseph Donohue, Hoover Elementary, after 15 years of service; Donald Dunagan Jr., Palm Desert Charter Middle, after 22 years of service; Manuel Hernandez, Palm Desert High, after 30 years of service; Kathleen Maddox, Ford Elementary, after 27 years of service; Janet Ruyan, Palm Desert Charter Middle, after 19 years of service; Kim Scholz, La Quinta High, after 13 years of service.
Tony Signoret, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services, announced Tiffany Norton was being recommended for item #18, and Tara Alford for item #19.
Motion Passed: Approve certificated personnel action items, as listed under the date of May 16, 2017. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
26. Personnel Actions - Classified
26.1. Classified Personnel
Minutes: Vice President Gary Tomak recognized retiree: Debra Sawyer, Carter Elementary, after 15 years of service.
Tony Signoret, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services, requested the Board consider Yadira Pacheco for the position of Director of Fiscal Services.
Motion Passed: Approve classified personnel action items, as listed under the date of May 16, 2017. Passed with a motion by Wendy Jonathan and a second by Linda Porras. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
27. Call out of Closed Session Actions
Minutes: Superintendent Scott Bailey reported the following action taken in closed session.
1. Return of Late Claim #17-L-023.
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Gary Tomak and a second by Wendy Jonathan. Yes Michael Duran Yes Donald Griffith
Yes Wendy Jonathan Yes Linda Porras Yes Gary Tomak
28. Suggestions for Future Agendas that Receive at Least 3 Votes
Minutes: 1. Member Jonathan expressed concern with allowing outside vendors access to teachers' lounges to promote their business. President Griffith commented misrepresentation of their services was inappropriate and requested looking into the protocol that is being followed. There was board consensus.
29. Announcements
Minutes: President Donald Griffith announced the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education would be on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
30. Reconvene to Closed Session If Needed
Minutes: Not this evening.
31. Adjournment
Minutes: The Board adjourned at 8:55 p.m.