West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes LOVONYA DEJEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 3400 MACDONALD AVENUE RICHMOND, CA 94805
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West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes LOVONYA DEJEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 3400 MACDONALD AVENUE RICHMOND, CA 94805 September 05, 2018 6:30 PM A. CLOSED SESSION Minutes: Clerk Phillips called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM. The Board recessed into Closed Session. Public Comment: Scott Rafferty, Linda Ruiz Lozito, Ada Bustamante, Brenda Rios, Petronila Fernandes, Miriam Wong 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION - (Government Code 54957.7) 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AS SCHEDULED 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)] 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)] 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/INITIATION OF LITIGATION [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)] 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT 6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/COMPLAINT (Government Code Section 54957) 7. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS - 6:00 PM 1. Recognition of Michele Lamons-Raiford, Top Ten 2018 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year Minutes: Mr. Walton recognized Michele Lamons-Raiford, from Pinole Valley High School, as the Top Ten 2018 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year. She was recognized for her work helping students build their academic success and desire to have a positive impact in the community. He noted she received the 2010 Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. WCCUSD Board of Education Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 – Page 2 Lamons-Raiford provided an explanation of the grant and offered her thanks. 2. Introduction of New School Leaders Minutes: Mr. Walton officially welcomed the following newly appointed school administrators to their new positions: Principal, Adult Education - Jeff Carr Principal, El Cerrito High School - Patricia Crespo Principal, Kennedy High School - Felicia Phillips Principal, Vista High School - Edith Jordan-McCormick Principal, Hercules Middle School - Ryan Shaw Principal, Ohlone Elementary School - Kim Moses Principal, Ford Elementary School - Wendy Gonzalez Principal, Dover Elementary School - Melynda Piezas Principal, Lake Elementary School - Kenneth Bonner Principal, Stege Elementary School - Nicole Ruiz Principal, Downer Elementary School - Chris Read Principal, Ellerhorst Elementary School - Greg Whaling Assistant Principal, De Anza High School - Elizabeth Sanders Assistant Principal, Kennedy High School - Sabrina McCarver Assistant Principal, Kennedy High School - Maria Duarte-Ruiz Assistant Principal, El Cerrito High School - Eric Mapes Assistant Principal, Hercules Middle School - Mirel Rivera Assistant Principal, Pinole Middle School - Chavon Pangilinan-Green Vice Principal, Montalvin Manor K-8 School - Michael Small Vice Principal, Mira Vista K-8 School - Kira Walsh Vice Principal, Washington Elementary School - Mary Ann Lafosse Vice Principal, Ford Elementary School - Christi Roscigno Vice Principal, Lake Elementary School - Jeannie Williams Vice Principal, Wilson Elementary School - Amanda Henderson The Board offered words of welcome and congratulations, and posed for pictures with the newly appointed school administrators and Ms. Lamons-Raiford. C. OPENING PROCEDURES - 6:30 PM Minutes: President Cuevas called the Public Session to order at 6:50 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Welcome and Meeting Procedures Minutes: President Cuevas offered welcome and instructions to the public regarding the WCCUSD Board of Education Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 – Page 3 meeting. 3. Roll Call Minutes: Board Members Present: Valerie Cuevas, Madeline Kronenberg, Tom Panas, Mister Phillips. Liz Block returned to her seat at 6:57 PM. Staff Present: John al-Amin, Associate Superintendent Business Services; Julio Arroyo, Maintenance Director; Sarah Breed, Executive Director Academic Intervention; Denise Cifelli, Sr. Administrative Assistant; Matthew Duffy, Superintendent; Luis Freese, Engineering Officer; Gracie Guerrero, Chief Academic Officer; Joshua Herrera, Maintenance Supervisor; Phillip Johnson, Director Student Services; Robert Jordan, Communications Manager; Lisa LeBlanc, Associate Superintendent Facilities, M & O/Bond Program; Tracey Logan, Chief Technology Officer; Roxanna Molina, Translator; Carolina Popocatl, Translator; Anne Shin, Executive Director K-12; LaShante Smith, Coordinator Positive School Climate; Marin Trujillo, Interim Director Community Engagement; Marcus Walton, Communications Director; Ken Whittemore, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 4. Report/Ratification of Closed Session Minutes: Superintendent Duffy reported action taken in Closed Session by the Board with unanimous approval for the appointment of Rebecca Ridenour, Assistant Principal of Helms Middle School. 5. Review of Number of Requests to Address the Board For Comment On Individual Agenda Items Minutes: President Cuevas assessed the number of speakers signed up in consideration of adjusting the agenda. 6. Agenda Review and Adoption (Public Comment) Minutes: Mr. Phillips requested Items D.5 and D.9 be moved for separate discussion and action. President Cuevas requested Item F.1 follow Public Comment. Motion Passed: Mr. Philips moved approval of the agenda as amended. Mr. Panas seconded. Ms. Block, Ms. Kronenberg, Mr. Panas, Mr. Phillips and President Cuevas voted yes, with no abstentions and no absences. Motion carried 5-0-0-0. Passed with a motion by Mister Phillips and a second by Tom Panas. Yes Liz Block Yes Valerie Cuevas Yes Madeline Kronenberg Yes Tom Panas Yes Mister Phillips WCCUSD Board of Education Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 – Page 4 7. Minutes: August 17, 2018; August 22, 2018 Motion Passed: Ms. Kronenberg moved approval of the Minutes for August 17, 2018 and August 22, 2018. Mr. Panas seconded. Ms. Block, Ms. Kronenberg, Mr. Panas, Mr. Phillips and President Cuevas voted yes, with no abstentions and no absences. Motion carried 5-0-0-0. Passed with a motion by Madeline Kronenberg and a second by Tom Panas. Yes Liz Block Yes Valerie Cuevas Yes Madeline Kronenberg Yes Tom Panas Yes Mister Phillips 8. WCCUSD Public Comment Minutes: Ada Bustamante, Scott Rafferty, Linda Ruiz Lozito, Joanna Pace, David Shoenthal D. BUSINESS ITEMS - CONSENT ITEMS 1. Grants/Awards/Agreements 2. Contracts 3. Annual Renewal of Continuing Services 4. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-1819: Replacement of Outdated Warrants 5. Edmentum Contract Addendum Minutes: This item was pulled for separate discussion and action. Mr. Phillips spoke about improving teaching and retaining good teachers. He shared his thoughts about struggling students and the amount of individual attention needed. He shared that he thought this was an inferior program being used for the neediest children. As an alternative, he supported the Let's Go Learn program used at Kensington Elementary. Superintendent Duffy clarified that the contract included online credit recover software to aid students who are behind. Superintendent Duffy said that staff provides intervention support through individual school site learning centers. He shared additional information about the various programs in use and said staff would be happy to provide data on the various programs in use. Ms. Block asked about the success data provided by Edmentum. Superintendent Duffy responded with information regarding student growth and the need for whole school comparisons. Ms. Kronenberg said she was not convinced Edmentum was the strongest program for the District and would be interested in looking at other competitive programs. WCCUSD Board of Education Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 – Page 5 Superintendent Duffy spoke about the prioritizing credit recovery and various components used in afterschool programs. President Cuevas spoke about the number of programs providing intervention and review of the various programs for determination of success for students. Mr. Phillips continued to speak about this program including credit recovery and afterschool components, and asked about purchasing separate components of the program. Superintendent Duffy responded with additional information. Dr. Breed explained the bundling of services for the best price and the length of the agreements for products and services. It would be possible to separate the licenses for the after school portion. She said it is important, however, to move forward with the credit recovery licenses and training. Mr. Phillips motioned approval of the credit recovery and training portions of the contract. Ms. Kronenberg seconded. President Cuevas asked for clarification about cost. Dr. Breed and Superintendent Duffy responded that there would be an approximate $8,000 difference. President Cuevas preferred to vote on the full contract as the bundle was most likely a discounted price while continuing to pursue what programs best meet students' needs. Motion Passed: Mr. Panas made a substitute motion to approve Item. D.5 Edmentum Contract Addendum. Ms. Block seconded. Ms. Block, Mr. Panas and President Cuevas voted yes, Ms. Kronenberg and Mr. Phillips voted no, with no abstentions and no absences. Motion carried 3-2-0-0. Passed with a motion by Tom Panas and a second by Liz Block. Yes Liz Block Yes Valerie Cuevas No Madeline Kronenberg Yes Tom Panas No Mister Phillips 6. Acceptance of Contracts for Placement of Student and/or Intern Teachers 7. Ratification of Negotiated Bond Change Orders 8. Ratification