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WOODLAND JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT of 12

WOODLAND JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

April 12, 2017

District Office Board Room 435 Sixth Street

Woodland, CA 95695

Teleconference Location: Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center

Business Center 1055 Van Ness Ave Fresno, CA 93721

Attendance Taken at 5:00 PM:

Present:

Morgan Childers Debbie Decker

Teresa Guerrero Michael Pyeatt

Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Tico Zendejas

Absent:

Tania Tafoya

Updated Attendance: Tania Tafoya was updated to present at: 5:07 PM Tania Tafoya was updated to absent at: 6:16 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION - 5:00 P.M. Minutes: President Childers called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room, and announced that Trustee Zendejas was participating in the meeting via teleconference.


B. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA - ACTION Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve the agenda. Passed with a motion by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne and a second by Michael Pyeatt. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas C. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Minutes: The Board President announced the items on the Closed Session agenda. Douglass Middle School Music Teacher, Luiz Coelho, was non-reelected as an employee for the 2017-18 school year. The following individuals addressed the Board regarding their support for Mr. Coelho, and they asked the Board to allow Mr. Coelho to continue as the Douglass MS Music Teacher: Paul Rowe, Michele Mitchell, and Margaret Neu. D. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

D.1. Conference With Labor Negotiator, Mr. Tom Pritchard: WEA, and/or CSEA, Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 D.2. Public Employee: Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 D.3. Conference With Labor Negotiator, Board President Morgan Childers: Contracted Management Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 D.4. Public Employee Appointment/Employment, Pursuant to Government Code 54957: D.4.a. Interim Superintendent

Minutes: The Board recessed at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Session at 5:12 p.m. Closed Session ended at 6:16 p.m.


E. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M. Minutes: The Board President reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 6:22 p.m. President Childers announced that Trustee Zendejas was participating in the meeting via teleconference.

E.1. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: Former Board Member Sam Blanco III led the Pledge of Allegiance. E.2. Announcement of any action taken in Closed Session or items to be approved in Open Session that were reviewed in Closed Session Minutes: The Board President announced that the Board approved in Closed Session the Appointment and Contract of Tom Pritchard as the Interim Superintendent, and the vote was as follows: Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Yes Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas The Board President also announced that the recommended contract for Interim Superintendent is “at will” until terminated by either the District or Tom Pritchard, or upon a permanent Superintendent reporting for duty. The Interim Superintendent will receive a stipend of $230 per day in addition to the administrator’s regular contracted salary. E.3. BOARD ACTION – Approve the Appointment/Employment and Contract of Employment of the Following Position:

E.3.a. Interim Superintendent Minutes: No action was taken on this item.

F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: Interim Superintendent Tom Pritchard introduced the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Stacy Spector, and the new Principal of the Elementary School in the


Spring Lake Area, Robyn Miller.

F.1. Class Act Scholar Award & Class Act Staff Award: Tafoya Elementary School Minutes: Tafoya Elementary School Principal Alison Kasta shared Tafoya Elementary School highlights. She also presented the Class Act Scholar Award to Tafoya Student Ellora Biggs, and the Class Act Staff Award to Tafoya Staff Member Sue Patterson. Trustee Guerrero presented them with certificates of recognition. F.2. Approve Resolution 41-17: District Support of El Día de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans Event – Friday, April 28, 2017 Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve Resolution 41-17: District Support of El Día de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans Event – Friday, April 28, 2017. Passed with a motion by Michael Pyeatt and a second by Teresa Guerrero. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas Minutes: Trustee Rosenkilde-Bayne presented Resolution 41-17: District Support of El Día de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans Event – Friday, April 28, 2017 to Dia de los Niños Committee Members, Gloria Rodriguez and Abigail Craig. F.3. Approve Resolution 42-17: Public Schools Month and Employee Recognition Month – May 2017 Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve Resolution 42-17: Public Schools Month and Employee Recognition Month – May 2017. Passed with a motion by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne and a second by Michael Pyeatt. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas


Minutes: Trustee Rosenkilde-Bayne presented Resolution 42-17: Public Schools Month and Employee Recognition Month – May 2017 to Director of Operations Danyel Conolley.

G. PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE BOARD Minutes: Former Board Member, Dr. Cirenio Rodriguez, welcomed the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Stacy Spector, and congratulated Tom Pritchard for being appointed as the Interim Superintendent. Dr. Rodriguez Requested that the Board keep the following programs: Mariachi, Ethnic Studies, Puente and expand it to the middle schools, Dual Immersion and expand it to middle schools and high schools, and PIQE. He also expressed his support for the reinstatement of Mr. Luiz Coelho as the Douglass MS Music Teacher. Eric Garber, Parent and Program Committee Member for the New School in the Spring Lake Area, thanked Trustees Childers, Pyeatt, and Tafoya for serving on the committees for the new school. He thanked the Board for including parents on the committees, to serve alongside Board Members. He shared that he is looking forward to the opening of the new school. He also expressed his concerns regarding the modular multipurpose room, and the need for a space where students can display what they learn. He shared that he planned to be involved in the District in the future. H. REPORTS

H.1. Report from Woodland Education Association (WEA) Minutes: WEA Vice President Adelina Perez congratulated Tom Pritchard for being appointed Interim Superintendent, and she welcomed the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Stacy Spector. She stated that the Educational Effectiveness Block Grant funds should be distributed to sites soon so that teachers can take advantage and be able to attend professional learning opportunities that meet their needs. She thanked the District for inviting WEA to the Tom Torlakson Woodland HS Visit and Media Event. On behalf of WEA President Bobby Rogers, she thanked Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, for meeting with Mr. Rogers to discuss unit member concerns and other issues. She shared that Mr. Rogers continues to meet with Board Members to discuss WEA concerns, and she thanked Board Members for taking the time to meet with him. She stated that, as they prepare for Employee Recognition Month in May, they invite the Board to keep teachers at the top of their mind as they work to come to a resolution regarding the impasse in contract negotiations that was filed that day.


H.2. Report from California School Employees Association (CSEA) Minutes: CSEA President Todd Freer shared that he met with the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Stacy Spector, and she will attend the next chapter meeting on April 26th to answer any questions. He shared that he attended the Tom Torlakson Woodland HS Visit and Media Event. He shared that he is working with Interim Superintendent Pritchard to arrange a “Classified Employee for the Day” program, and he encouraged Board Members to participate. H.3. Report from Student Board Members Student Board Members were not present at the meeting. H.4. Report from Board Members Minutes: Trustee Rosenkilde-Bayne reported that:

She attended the Dingle ES site visit.

She shared that she met with people that contacted her via Facebook.

She expressed that she reads all letters she receives, and she is open to hearing ideas.

She attended the Tom Torlakson Woodland HS Visit and Media Event.

Trustee Zendejas reported that:

He attended the Dingle ES site visit.

He welcomed Tom Pritchard in his new role as the Interim Superintendent. Trustee Decker reported that:

She attended the Santa Rosa Youth Symphony Repertory Orchestra performance at Pioneer HS.

Trustee Pyeatt reported that:

He thanked Tafoya Principal Alison Kasta for the presentation, and congratulated the Class Act Award recipients.

He thanked Eric Garber for sharing his comments. He expressed that he is also concerned with the modular multipurpose room, and he recommended that a committee meeting be held to discuss the change order for the multipurpose room.

Trustee Childers reported that:

He attended the Pioneer HS Girls Softball game.

He attended the Dingle ES and Gibson ES site visits.


He attended the Tom Torlakson Woodland HS Visit and Media Event.

He announced that there is a change in District leadership, and the Board will begin to discuss long-term plans at a future Board Meeting. He expressed that he has every confidence in Interim Superintendent Pritchard and the leadership team. He also shared that the community will have an opportunity to provide input to develop a candidate profile, as customary in a Superintendent Search.

I. INFORMATION

I.1. Educational Services

I.1.a. Review Educational Effectiveness Block Grant Minutes: The item 'Review Educational Effectiveness Block Grant' was presented by Executive Director of Educational Services Geovanni Linares in a PowerPoint presentation. I.1.b. Review New Course Proposal: Engineering Design and Development Minutes: The item 'Review New Course Proposal: Engineering Design and Development' was presented by Director of Secondary Education Dr. Armando Olvera. I.1.c. Review Revised Board Policy 6163.4: Student Use of Technology Minutes: The item 'Review Revised Board Policy 6163.4: Student Use of Technology’ was presented by Director of Technology Tina Burkhart. I.1.d. Review Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2016-17 for Elementary School Sites (Written Report) Minutes: The item 'Review Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2016-17 for Elementary School Sites' was presented as a written report. I.1.e. Review Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2016-17 for Secondary School Sites (Written Report) Minutes: The item 'Review Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2016-17 for Secondary School Sites' was presented as a written report.


I.1.f. Review Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints (Written Report) Minutes: The item 'Review Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints' was presented as a written report.

J. BOARD ACTION

J.1. Business Services

J.1.a. Approve Change Orders for the New Elementary School in the Spring Lake Area Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve the Change Orders for the New Elementary School in the Spring Lake Area. Passed with a motion by Michael Pyeatt and a second by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas J.1.b. Approve Dunton Construction Company, Inc. for the Renovation of the Adult Education Parking Lot Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve Dunton Construction Company, Inc. for the Renovation of the Adult Education Parking Lot. Passed with a motion by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne and a second by Teresa Guerrero. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas

J.2. Educational Services

J.2.a. Approve New Course Proposal: Integrated Math III with Financial Applications


Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve New Course Proposal: Integrated Math III with Financial Applications. Passed with a motion by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne and a second by Michael Pyeatt. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas J.2.b. Approve Purchase of Chromebooks for the 2017-2018 School Year Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve the Purchase of Chromebooks for the 2017-2018 School Year from Sterling in the amount of $1,244,896.41. Passed with a motion by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne and a second by Michael Pyeatt. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas J.2.c. Approve Contract for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunk Services - E-Rate Funding Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve the award of Contract to AireSpring for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunk Services - E-Rate Funding. Passed with a motion by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne and a second by Michael Pyeatt. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas J.2.d. Approve Funding for Instructional Materials for English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Dual Immersion Textbook Pilot Program Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve Funding in the amount of $74,260 for Instructional Materials for English Language Arts, English Language


Development, and Dual Immersion Textbook Pilot Program. Passed with a motion by Tico Zendejas and a second by Teresa Guerrero. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas

J.3. Superintendent's Office

J.3.a. Approve Revised Contracts for the Following Positions:

J.3.a.I. Assistant Superintendent, Business Services J.3.a.II. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve Revised Contracts for the Following Positions: J.3.a.I. Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and J.3.a.II. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Passed with a motion by Debbie Decker and a second by Michael Pyeatt. Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas Minutes: President Childers announced that the recommended contracts for the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources will be for a term of four years commencing on July 1, 2017 and continuing through June 30, 2021. The Assistant Superintendents will be compensated according to each manager's respective placement on the Contracted Management Salary Schedule, effective July 1, 2015, plus health benefits.

K. CONSENT AGENDA

K.1. Business Services


K.1.a. Approve Purchases of Items/Services in Excess of $15,000: List 15-17 K.1.b. Approve Gifts to the District

K.2. Educational Services

K.2.a. Approve Overnight Field Trips as Follows:

K.2.a.I. Lee Middle School Band and Choir Students to Participate in a Disneyland Concert Performance and Workshop, Anaheim, CA, May 18-21, 2017 K.2.a.II. Douglass Middle School Associated Student Body Students to Participate in the WE Day Event, Los Angeles, CA, April 26-27, 2017 K.2.a.III. Woodland High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Team to Participate in a State Leadership Meeting and Competition, Riverside, CA, April 8-11, 2017

K.2.b. Approve Adult Education Calendar 2017-2018 K.2.c. Approve Migrant Education District Service Agreement K.2.d. Approve Elementary and Secondary Summer School Dates and Sites for 2017

K.3. Human Resources

K.3.a. Approve Certificated Personnel Report, 17-16 K.3.b. Approve Classified Personnel Report, 17-16

K.4. Superintendent's Office

K.4.a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes:

K.4.a.I. March 23, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting K.4.a.II. March 29, 2017 - Special Board Meeting

K.4.b. Approve Resolution 43-17: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month - May 2017 Motion Passed: Motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda. Passed with a motion by Michael Pyeatt and a second by Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne.


Yes Morgan Childers Yes Debbie Decker Yes Teresa Guerrero Yes Michael Pyeatt Yes Karen Rosenkilde-Bayne Absent Tania Tafoya Yes Tico Zendejas L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE BOARD ITEMS Minutes: There were no requests for future Board meeting items. M. DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT SCHEDULED REGULAR BOARD MEETING: Minutes: May 11, 2017 - Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for Open Session. N. ADJOURNMENT Minutes: The Board President asked for a moment of silence in honor of WJUSD Retired Teacher Marilyn Kregel, who passed away recently. President Childers shared that Marilyn Kregel earned several awards at WJUSD, including: Outstanding Teacher in 1983, Educator of the Year for the 1985-86 school year, and she was the Woodland School District's nominee for California Teacher of the Year in 1989. She served as a Mentor Teacher for six years and received the Award for Classroom Excellence from the California Council of Teachers of English in 1984. After her retirement in 1989, she did home-teaching for our school district, tutored private students, and taught writing and life history for Woodland Adult Education. The Board President adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. in memory of Marilyn Kregel. _______________________________ _______________________________ BOARD CLERK BOARD PRESIDENT

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