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 March 27, 2018 Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ​ ​ Open Session: 7:00 p.m. - 9:25 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 B) ROLL CALL 2. Show respect (never dismiss/devalue others). C) IDENTIFY CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO AGENDA 3. Be willing to compromise. SECTION III BELOW 4. Disagree (when necessary) agreeably. II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR CLOSED SESSION 5. Make a commitment to effective deliberation, ITEMS each one listening with an open mind while others are General public comment on any Closed Session item will be heard. allowed to express their points of view. The Board may limit comments to no more than three (3) minutes. 6. Participate by building on the thoughts of a fellow Board member. III. CLOSED SESSION 6:05 p.m. ​ A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation 7. Make a commitment to open communication ​ and honesty; no surprises. (Gov. Code section 54956.9(a)): Name of cases: Philip Shen, et al. v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States 8. Commit the time necessary to govern ​ effectively. District Court, Northern District of California; Doe, et al v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District 9. Be collaborative. Court, Northern District of California; John Doe v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District 10. Maintain confidentiality (which leads to the Court, Northern District of California; building of trust). C.E. v Albany Unified School District et. al., United States District 11. Look upon history as lessons learned; focus on Court, Northern District of California; the present and the future. Kaidong Chen v Albany Unified School District, Alameda County Superior All meetings are videotaped. Court (To view the videos, visit www.ausdk12.org) ​ ​ 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 ​ Board Agenda of March 27, 2018 Page 1 of 4 2 IV. OPEN SESSION 7:00 p.m. (30 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) 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: Ocean View Elementary School 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 February 13, 2018 Board of Education Meeting---------------------------------------------(pg.5) b) Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2018-19----------------------------------------------------------------(pg.14) ​ ​ 2. Human Resources a) Certificated Personnel Assignment Order & Classified Personnel Assignment Order--------------------(pg.16) b) Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for the Contra Costa County Office of Education Teacher Induction Program-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.20) ​ 3. Business Services a) February 2018 Donation Report----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.26) ​ b) February 2018 Warrant Report-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.28) ​ 4. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment a) Independent Contractor Agreement with Ivy Chen, MPH, for Fifth Grade Puberty Education---------(pg.41) 5. Special Education a) Independent Contractor Agreement Between Albany Unified School District And Anne Eisenmann ​ Under separate cover--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.53) ​ I) BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 7:30 p.m. (5 mins.) Board Agenda of March 27, 2018 Page 2 of 4 3 J) STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORT 7:35 p.m. (5 mins.) K) PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 7:40 p.m. (5 mins.) 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 7:45 p.m. 1. Promoting Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Environments for all Students and Staff----------------(pg.55) ​ ​ (10 mins.) 2. Special Education Update------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.57) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (10 mins.) 3. Overview of 2016-2017 Technology Speak Up Survey Results----------------------------------------------(pg.61) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (15 mins.) 4. English Learner Program Update---------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.88) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (15 mins.) M) REVIEW AND DISCUSSION 8:35 p.m. 1. Albany High School Higher Education Enrollment Trends---------------------------------------------------(pg.101) ​ ​ (30 mins.) N) REVIEW AND ACTION 9:05 p.m. 1. Master Contract Between Albany Unified School District And Staff Rehab ​ Under separate cover -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(pg.135) ​ (5 mins.) 2. Professional Services Agreement With The McLean Hospital Corporation--------------------------------(pg.137) (10 mins.) AGENDA ITEMS/MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD 9:20 p.m. (5 mins.) V. ADJOURNMENT 9:25 p.m. Board Agenda of March 27, 2018 Page 3 of 4 4 The Board believes that late night meetings deter public participation, can affect the Boards decision-making ability, and can be a burden to staff. Regular Board Meetings shall be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. unless extended to ​ a specific time determined by a majority of the Board. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS Date Time Location April 3, 2018 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Cornell Elementary School April 24, 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 March 27, 2018 Page 4 of 4 5 ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, February 13, 2018 Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ​ Open Session: 6:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. I. OPENING BUSINESS A) CALL TO ORDER President Black called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ​ B) ROLL CALL PRESENT: President Black, Vice President Stapleton-Gray, Board Member Blanchard, Board Member Clark, and Board Member Trutane. STAFF: Superintendent Valerie Williams C) IDENTIFY CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION III BELOW II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS No Public Comments III. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9): ● Philip Shen, et al. v Albany Unified School District ● Doe, et al v Albany Unified School District ● John Doe v Albany Unified School District ● C.E. v Albany Unified School District et. al. ● Kaidong Chen v Albany Unified School District B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of California Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(2): Five (5) potential cases. IV. OPENING BUSINESS A) CALL TO ORDER (Reconvene to Open Session) ​ President Black called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ​ Board Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 13, 2018 ​ Page 1 of 9 6 B) ROLL CALL PRESENT: President Black, Vice President Stapleton-Gray, Board Member Blanchard, Board Member Clark, Board Member Trutane, and Student Board Members Attanayake and Silwal. STAFF: Superintendent Valerie Williams; Allan Garde, Chief Business Official; Diane Marie, Director III, Special Education; Carrie Nerheim, Director I, Student Services; and Cynthia Attiyeh, Director