1 ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The mission of Albany Unified School District is to provide excellent public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. AUSD is committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, addressing the individual needs of each student. REGULAR MEETING ALBANY CITY HALL 1000 San Pablo Albany, CA 94706 TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ​ Open Session: 7:00 p.m. - 9:05 p.m. ​ The public is encouraged to address the Board on any topic on the agenda. The President will also invite the public to speak during the section titled “Persons to Address the Board on Matters Not on the Agenda.” To ensure accurate information is captured in the Board meeting minutes, please complete the “Speaker Slip” provided on the table and hand it to the clerk when speaking. AGENDA Meeting Norms I. OPENING BUSINESS 6:00 p.m. 1. Maintain a focus on what is best for our ​ ​ students. A) CALL TO ORDER 2. Show respect (never dismiss/devalue others). B) ROLL CALL 3. Be willing to compromise. 4. Disagree (when necessary) agreeably. C) IDENTIFY CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO AGENDA SECTION III BELOW 5. Make a commitment to effective deliberation, each one listening with an open mind while others are II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS allowed to express their points of view. General public comment on any Closed Session item will be heard. The 6. Participate by building on the thoughts of a Board may limit comments to no more than three (3) minutes. fellow Board member. III. CLOSED SESSION 6:05 p.m. 7. Make a commitment to open communication and honesty; no surprises. A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 8. Commit the time necessary to govern Existing Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9(a)): Name of cases: effectively. ● Philip Shen, et al. v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District Court, Northern District of California; 9. Be collaborative. ● Doe, et al v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District Court, Northern District of California; 10. Maintain confidentiality (which leads to the ● John Doe v Albany Unified School District et. al., building of trust). United States District Court, Northern District of California; ● C.E. v Albany Unified School District et. al., 11. Look upon history as lessons learned; focus on United States District Court, Northern District of California; the present and the future. ● Kaidong Chen v Albany Unified School District, All meetings are videotaped. Alameda County Superior Court (To view the videos, visit www.ausdk12.org) ​ ​ B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ​ ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code ​ section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case Board Agenda of April 24, 2018 Page 1 of 4 2 IV. OPEN SESSION 7:00 p.m. (20 mins.) Depending upon completion of Closed Session items, the Board of Education intends to convene to Open Session at 7:00 p.m. to conduct the remainder of its meeting, reserving the right to return to Closed Session at any time. A) CALL TO ORDER (Reconvene to Open Session) B) ROLL CALL C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D) READING OF AUSD MISSION & VISION STATEMENT E) REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION F) APPROVAL OF AGENDA G) SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Albany Children’s Center (10 mins.) H) APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar includes routine items that may be handled with one action. Board Members may request any item be removed from the Consent Calendar without formal action. 1. Board of Education a) Minutes of the March 13, 2018 Board of Education Meeting-------------------------------------(pg.5) b) Minutes of the March 27, 2018 Board of Education Meeting-------------------------------------(pg.15) 2. Human Resources a) Certificated Personnel Assignment Order & Classified Personnel Assignment Order---------(pg.23) 3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment a) Overnight/Outdoor Education Field Trip:Ocean View to YMCA Camp Campbell in 2019---(pg.27) ​ I) BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 7:20 p.m. (5 mins.) J) STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORT 7:25 p.m. (5 mins.) K) PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 7:30 p.m. (5 mins.) Board Agenda of April 24, 2018 Page 2 of 4 3 Board practice limits each speaker to no more than three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits Board ability to discuss or act on items which are not on the agenda; therefore, such items may be referred to staff for comment or for consideration on a future agenda. L) STAFF REPORT 7:35 p.m. 1. Promoting Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Environments for all Students and Staff---------(pg.29) ​ ​ (10 mins.) 2. Local Control Accountability Plan------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.31) (15 mins.) M) REVIEW AND ACTION 8:00 p.m. 1. Resolution 2017-18-18: Reduction of Classified School Services------------------------------------(pg.49) (10 mins.) 2. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators-----------------------------------------------------(pg.51) (5 mins.) 3. Job Description: Product Development Assistant-------------------------------------------------------(pg.56) ​ (5 mins.) 4. Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Sara Wicht, Wicht Consulting------------------(pg.59) ​ (10 mins.) 5. Resolution 2017-18-19: California Schools & Local Communities Funding Act of 2018---------(pg.68) ​ (10 mins.) 6. Amendment for Design-Build Services with Rodan Builders for the Albany Middle School Annex ​ Project With Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)-------------------------------------------------------(pg.74) ​ (10 mins.) 7. Amendment with A3GEO for Geotechnical Engineering Services for the ​ Albany Middle School Annex------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.96) ​ (10 mins.) AGENDA ITEMS/MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD 9:00 p.m. (5 mins.) V. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 p.m. Board Agenda of April 24, 2018 Page 3 of 4 4 FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS Date Time Location May 8, 2018 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Albany City Hall May 22, 2018 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Albany City Hall The Board of Education meeting packet is available for public inspection at: Albany Unified School District, 1051 Monroe Street: and is available on the Albany Unified School District web site: www.ausdk12.org. If you provide your name and/or address when speaking before the Board of Education, it may ​ ​ ​ become a part of the official public record and the official minutes will be published on the Internet. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 510-558-3766. Notification must be given forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II). Board Agenda of April 24, 2018 Page 4 of 4 5 ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The mission of Albany Unified School District is to provide excellent public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. AUSD is committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, addressing the individual needs of each student. MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m ​ Open Session: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. I. OPENING BUSINESS A) CALL TO ORDER President Black called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ​ B) ROLL CALL 1. Board Members Present: President Black, Vice President Stapleton-Gray, Board Member Blanchard, Board Member Clark, and Board Member Trutane. 2. Staff Members Present: Superintendent Valerie Williams; Allan Garde, Chief Business Official; and Cynthia Attiyeh, Director Human Resources C) IDENTIFY CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION III BELOW II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS No one addressed the Board. III. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9): Name of cases: ● Philip Shen, et al. v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District Court, Northern District of California; ● Doe, et al v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District Court, Northern District of California; ● John Doe v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District Court, Northern District of California; ● C.E. v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District Court, Northern District of California; ● Kaidong Chen v Albany Unified School District, Alameda County Superior Court B) WITH RESPECT TO EVERY ITEM OF BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: ● Superintendent’s Mid-Year Goals Update C) WITH RESPECT TO EVERY ITEM OF BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: ● Personnel - Human Resources Director Board Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 13, 2018 ​ Page 1 of 10 6 D) WITH RESPECT TO EVERY ITEM OF BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: ● Conference with Labor Negotiator (Superintendent Valerie Williams, District Representative), Regarding Negotiations As It Pertains To: Albany Teachers Association (ATA) IV. REGULAR OPEN SESSION A) CALL TO ORDER (Reconvene to Open Session) ​ President Black called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ​ B) ROLL CALL 1. Board Members Present: President Black, Vice President Stapleton-Gray, Board Member Blanchard, Board Member Clark, Board Member Trutane, Student Board Member Attanayake and Student Board Member Silwal. 2. Staff Members Present: Superintendent Valerie Williams; Allan Garde, Chief Business Official; Marie Williams, Director III, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; Diane Marie, Director III, Special Education; Cynthia Attiyeh, Director of Human Resources; and Carrie Nerheim, Director I, Student Services. C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D) READING OF THE AUSD MISSION & VISION STATEMENT E) REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION President Black reported that no action was taken in Closed Session. F) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.