Board of Education Regular Meeting

2633 D 11/19/2024 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Open Session/Call to Order/Announcement of Closed Session Topics (A) The October 22 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Pam Costa. The board meeting was held in person and was also livestreamed on the district website. Closed Session Visitor Comments (A-1) There were no closed session visitor comments. Closed Session (B) The meeting was then recessed with the board convening in closed session to consider a student expulsion in one case (Education Code section 48918[f]) and to discuss with negotiator Daniel Thigpen, Executive Director, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, regarding CSEA Chapter 127 General/Operations support, Chauffeurs/Teamsters Local No. 150 Transportation, Supervisors, Teachers and Certificated Supervisory units, and regarding non-represented groups: management and confidential units (Government Code section 54957.6). Reconvene Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (C) At 6:30 p.m., the meeting was called back to order by the president, Pam Costa. Four members of the Del Campo High School Jr. ROTC led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present: Pam Costa, president Saul Hernandez, vice president Ben Avey, clerk Paula Villescaz, member Tanya Kravchuk, member Manuel Perez, member Zima Creason, member Minutes Approved (D) It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Mr. Avey, that the minutes of the October 8 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None: ABSTAIN: Creason]. Recognition: National School Psychology Week (E-1) It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Mr. Perez, to adopt Resolution No. A-443 proclaiming the week of November 11-15 as National School Psychology Week. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez, Creason].

2634 High School Student Council Reports (F-1) High School Student Council representatives Naina Jaduran from Bella Vista High School and Jason Perry and Bidaa Ahmad Saleh from Encina High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (F-6) Mr. Avey reported that the board voted unanimously to accept a hearing panel’s recommendation of one expulsion in case number M-02. Visitor Comments (G) There were no general visitor comments. Consent Calendar Approved (H-1/H-5) It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, that the consent calendar items H-1 through H-5 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez, Creason]. Personnel (H-1) Appointments, leaves of absence and separations – approved as submitted. Purchasing Report (H-2) Purchase orders, service agreements and contracts; change orders/amendments; and piggyback contracts – approved as submitted. Gifts (H-3) Acceptance of gift to Encina High School. Revisions to Board Policy and Exhibit 0420.41 Charter School Oversight (H-4) Approval of revisions to Board Policy 0420.41 Charter School Oversight and Exhibit 0420.41 Charter School Responsibilities and Exhibit 0420.41 Charter School Responsibilities. Ratification of Committee Members (H-5) Ratification of the appointment of Georgia Klostrakis to the Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services (C&S) Committee and Paul Roy to the Facilities Committee. Land Acknowledgement Update (J-1) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Harvey Oaxaca, Ed.D. presented the item and then introduced Director of Equity and Student Achievement Omar Field-Ridley and Program Specialist for English language arts and history-social science Heather Brandt who gave a presentation on the development of a land acknowledgement for school and district use. Mr. Field-Ridley spoke about Resolution No. 4143, the inclusion of tribes in the land acknowledgement and community feedback. Ms. Brandt talked about instructional practices related to the land acknowledgement and the teaching of accurate and inclusive history, and she discussed new recent legislation, Assembly Bill 1821. Mr. Field-Ridley discussed next steps. Public Comments: Maria Elena expressed support for the adoption of the land acknowledgement. Lucero Soto expressed support for the adoption of the land acknowledgement. Calvin Hedrick made comments about inclusivity and the land acknowledgement. Kaylee Mize shared a historical story and expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Josh Mize expressed support for the adoption of the land acknowledgement. Kameiko Hostler spoke in support of the land acknowledgement. Hattie Coleman expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Sequoia Coleman spoke in support of the land acknowledgement.

2635 Brianna Rose expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Jessica Hilderbrand shared personal experiences and expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Angelina Hinojosa spoke in support of the land acknowledgements. Yahmonee Hedrick addressed the resistance to land acknowledgements, naming school districts who have adopted one. Pyrose Bernasconi shared personal experiences as a native student. Angela Luna spoke about native student suspension rates, the district’s strategic plan and expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Laura Yonemura emphasized that Nisenan needs to be removed from the land acknowledgement. Tracy Tripp shared her personal experiences and expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Susan Morla shared her personal experiences and expressed support for the land acknowledgement. After 30 minutes of public comment, it was moved by Ms. Creason, seconded by Ms. Villescaz, to extend time to allow for the remainder of public comment. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez, Creason]. Bernadette Smith spoke about the history of the land and expressed support for the land acknowledgement. Viola Williams encouraged the adoption of the land acknowledgement. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Villescaz, to adopt Resolution No. 4153, land acknowledgement for school and district use. MOTION CARRIED 5-2 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Creason, NOES: Kravchuk, Perez]. Public Hearing: Visions In Education Charter School Renewal Petition (J-2) Dr. Oaxaca presented the topic and then introduced Visions In Education Charter School Chief Academic Officer Micah Studer and Director of Accountability and Data Services Soren Gutierrez, who gave a presentation about the Visions In Education charter school renewal petition. Dr. Studer and Mr. Gutierrez provided an overview of the charter school, including facts about programs and demographics, information about notable achievements and successes, and future goals. Ms. Costa declared the topic of the Visions In Education charter school renewal petition a public hearing and invited the public to speak. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. Action was scheduled for December 17, 2024. Cellphone Policy (J-3) Chief of Staff Trent Allen gave a presentation regarding cellphone restriction policies and practices. Mr. Allen discussed research findings related to academic performance, classroom behaviors and safety, and he also provided information about the district’s current policies and practices. Principal Michael Magliola and Teacher Katherine Seefloth shared details about the new cellphone policy implemented at Winston Churchill Middle School at the beginning of the school year, noting the successful rollout of the red/yellow/green zone approach. Mr. Allen then spoke about recent legislation, Assembly Bill 3216, which requires that all local education agencies to develop and approve a policy restricting student cellphone use, utilizing a comprehensive engagement strategy to gather input from stakeholders. Mr. Allen presented the proposed timeline for implementation in August 2025. Board members provided input. Ms. Villescaz expressed support for more cellphone restrictions in classrooms, acknowledged the gap between the current policy and its practice, stressed the importance of incorporating student, staff, and parent voices, and noted the policy should be age-appropriate. Mr. Perez supported the idea of putting cellphones away during class but opposed locking them up, citing the need for accessibility in emergencies. Ms. Creason advocated for a more restrictive approach but suggested strengthening alternative communication mechanisms rather than enforcing a full ban. Ms. Creason also emphasized that communication is paramount, particularly in helping parents manage cellphone and social media use at home, and she suggested training for parents on how to protect their children. Mr. Avey shared that he believes a stricter approach is better, advocating for the elimination of opportunities for variance, and he acknowledged the need for cellphone use in emergencies and medical situations. Mr. Avey noted that limiting cellphone use has reduced bathroom meetups and students’ ability to coordinate during class time, and he expressed support for the zone approach but

2636 emphasized that rules should not be open to wide interpretation. Ms. Kravchuk expressed support for cellphone use when it is conducive to learning, advocated for uniformity across the district, and agreed with the zone approach while encouraging exploration of available options for pouches and other implementation ideas. Ms. Kravchuk also highlighted the issue of cellphone addiction and suggested that awareness assemblies would complement the policy. Mr. Hernandez shared a story about students receiving 1,000 cellphone notifications during one class period. Ms. Costa recounted a story about cellphone use during her recent visit to Winston Churchill Middle School, spoke about the creativity of her grandchildren in the absence of technology, and emphasized the importance of communication with the community. Mr. Allen summarized the guidance that board members provided regarding the establishment of a cellphone policy, which included the need for clarity, uniformity, communication, age-appropriateness and stakeholder participation. 2023-2024 End of Year Data Summary (J-4) Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Student Support Amy Slavensky, Ph.D. introduced Director of Continuous Improvement and LCAP Gianfranco Tornatore, Ed. D. and Assistant Director of Assessment, Evaluation and Planning Christopher Smith who gave a presentation on the 2023-2024 end of year data results, including the results of the 2024 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests. Dr. Tornatore shared information about the types of data, how it is reported and an update on the changes to the California School Dashboard, which includes the addition of California Science Test (CAST) performance. Mr. Smith presented the 2023-2024 end of year data results, focusing on English language arts, mathematics, English language proficiency, chronic absenteeism and suspension. Mr. Smith also presented data for specific student groups that are reported on the California School Dashboard. Dr. Tornatore explained how the district is responding to the data, noting the successes, areas for growth and actions to improve student outcomes. Principal Christina Allison shared information about the work that is taking place to improve academic achievement at Howe Avenue Elementary School. Board members made comments and posed questions which staff addressed. Ms. Villescaz congratulated Howe Avenue Elementary School on its success, and she noted the district’s growing gap between home and in-school suspension rates. Mr. Avey made comments about the effectiveness of certain actions and initiatives, the downward trend in English- Language Arts and math scores, and the impending decline in funding even though the need for resources remains high. Ms. Creason raised two points – understanding of why the district is trending this direction and the fundamental question of what we are teaching to. Ms. Kravchuk asked a clarifying question about long-term English learners (LTELs) and inquired about the ability to track the success of student programs. Mr. Hernandez shared a personal story and expressed confidence in the district’s ability to improve. Ms. Costa expressed thanks for including the CAASPP sample questions in the board item, noting that people often underestimate the amount of reading required to take the test and that the test format can confusing to some. Ms. Costa also acknowledged that, while everyone is disappointed with the results, the district is giving 100 percent effort. Ms. Costa also thanked Principal Allison for her uplifting presentation. Public Hearing: Conveyance of Easement at Northridge Elementary School to Fair Oaks Water District (J-5) Chief Operations Officer, Frank Camarda, presented the item. Ms. Costa declared the topic of conveying a temporary construction easement at Northridge Elementary School a public hearing and invited the public to speak. There being no questions or comments from the public, Ms. Costa declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Ms. Creason, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to adopt Resolution No. 4157, conveying one temporary construction easement at Northridge Elementary School to the Fair Oaks Water District. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez, Creason]. Intent to Convey Easement at Katherine Johnson Middle School to Sacramento Area Sewer District (J-6) Mr. Camarda presented the item. It was moved by Mr. Avey, seconded by Ms. Villescaz, to adopt Resolution No. 4158, authorizing the intent to convey a permanent easement at Katherine Johnson Middle School to the Sacramento Area Sewer District and to call a public hearing to be held on November 19, 2024. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez, Creason]. Board Reports (K) Ms. Costa reported that she attended the Families Matter Conference at Arden Middle School, and she thanked the Family and Community Engagement team for organizing such a great event. Future Agenda (L) Ms. Kravchuk requested that the topic of high school parking fundraisers be added to a future agenda. Following board discussion, the item was not added to the future agenda due to lack of consensus. Superintendent Bassanelli said the topic could be addressed during a staff report, which the majority of board members supported.

2637 Adjournment (N) At 9:37 p.m., there being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned. ___________________________________ Melissa Bassanelli, Secretary _____________________________ Pam Costa, Board President Approved: 11/19/2024 :sc

-I CALL THE MEETING OF THE SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ORDER. THERE ARE TWO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA, STUDENT EXPULSION IN ONE CASE, EDUCATION CODE SECTION 48918F AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MATTERS, DISCUSSION WITH NEGOTIATOR DANIEL THIGPEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LABOR RELATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, REGARDING CSEA CHAPTER 127 GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT, CHAUFFEURS TEAMSTERS LOCAL NUMBER 150 TRANSPORTATION, SUPERVISORS, TEACHERS AND CERTIFICATED SUPERVISORY UNITS, AND REGARDING NON-REPRESENTED GROUPS: MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL UNITS, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. WE DO NOT HAVE ANY SPEAKER CARDS ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS. WE WILL NOW MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION AND WE'LL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:30. I CALL THE MEETING OF THE SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION BACK TO ORDER. THE MEETING IS BEING AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED AND THE RECORDING MAY CAPTURE SOUNDS AND IMAGES OF THOSE ATTENDING THIS MEETING. THE RECORDING WILL BE POSTED ON THE DISTRICT'S WEBSITE. BOARD MEETINGS ARE BEING HELD IN PERSON IN THE BOARDROOM AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AND THE COMMUNITY IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. THE MEETING MAY ALSO BE VIEWED ON THE DISTRICT'S WEBSITE WHERE IT IS BEING LIVE STREAMED. PLEASE STAND FOR THE PRESENTATION OF COLORS BY THE DEL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC. -[ALL] I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. -GOOD EVENING AND WELCOME. I AM PAM COSTA, BOARD PRESIDENT. TO MY LEFT IS MR. SAUL HERNANDEZ, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT. TO HIS LEFT IS MR. BEN AVEY, BOARD CLERK. TO HIS LEFT IS MS. PAULA VILLESCAZ, MS. TANYA KRAVCHUK, MR. MANUEL PEREZ, AND MS. ZIMA CREASON, BOARD MEMBERS. TO MY RIGHT IS SUPERINTENDENT MELISSA BASSANELLI, AND TO HER RIGHT IS BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT STEPHANIE CUNNINGHAM. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE MEETING IN PERSON AND WOULD LIKE TO OFFER A PUBLIC COMMENT, WE ASK THAT YOU COMPLETE A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AVAILABLE AT THE STAFF TABLE AND YOU WILL BE CALLED ON AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME DURING THE AGENDA. PLEASE NOTE THAT BOARD BYLAW 9323 LIMITS VISITOR COMMENTS TO TWO MINUTES PER SPEAKER WITH NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES PER SINGLE TOPIC. TIME WILL BE EXTENDED FOR ANY SPEAKER WHO USES AN INTERPRETER. PLEASE NOTE THAT PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDING YOUR NAME BECOME PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD. WE ARE NOW AT ITEM D, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. ARE THERE ANY CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 8TH? SEEING NONE, IS THERE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 8TH? IT'S BEEN MOVED BY MS. VILLESCAZ. IS THERE A SECOND? SECONDED BY MR. AVEY. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR PLEASE SAY AYE. ANY OPPOSED? ANY ABSTENTIONS? -I'LL ABSTAIN. I WASN'T AT THE MEETING. -THE MOTION PASSES. 6-0 WITH ONE ABSTENTION. WE ARE NOW AT ITEM E1, RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK. DR. SLAVENSKY. -GOOD EVENING PRESIDENT COSTA, BOARD MEMBERS, MS. CUNNINGHAM, SUPERINTENDENT BASSANELLI. IT'S MY PLEASURE THIS EVENING TO BE A PART OF RECOGNIZING OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS, A GROUP OF AMAZING EMPLOYEES WHO DO HARD WORK ON BEHALF OF OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF EVERY SINGLE DAY. THIS EVENING, THE SUPERINTENDENT IS RECOMMENDING THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER A-443 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11TH THROUGH 15TH, 2024 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK. AT THIS TIME, I'D LIKE TO INTRODUCE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SANDY BUTORAC WHO IS GOING TO INTRODUCE A FEW OF OUR REPRESENTATIVE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS. -THANK YOU AND GOOD EVENING. I'D LIKE TO SHOW THAT WE HAVE QUITE A FEW OF OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS HERE TODAY, SO THAT'S REALLY EXCITING, AS WELL AS THE THREE OF OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM THAT WILL BE COMING UP TODAY. WE HAVE ALLISON HARTSELL, PHIL MANSFIELD, AND KELLY BONAVENTURE. -GOOD EVENING BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT BASSANELLI. MY NAME'S KELLY BONAVENTURE. -I'M PHIL MANSFIELD. -AND I'M ALLISON HARTSELL. -WE ARE TRULY HONORED TO BE HERE ON BEHALF OF ALL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS TO ACCEPT YOUR RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK. -AS SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS, WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF IDENTIFYING STUDENTS' LEARNING NEEDS, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO FAMILIES TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY AND DELIVERING COUNSELING AND CRISIS SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST. WE ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF OFFERING CONSULTATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THEM BETTER SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS. OUR WORK EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM HELPING TO CREATE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. -YOUR RECOMMENDATION TODAY NOT ONLY HIGHLIGHTS OUR CONTRIBUTIONS BUT ALSO REINFORCES OUR SHARED COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SUCCESS AND WELLBEING. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR EFFORTS AND TOGETHER WE CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS. (ALL APPLAUDING) -[PRESIDENT COSTA] DO ANY BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ANY COMMENTS? MS. CREASON. -JUST TO SAY IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU, KELLY, AND ALL OF YOU. IT'S WONDERFUL TO, I LOVE THIS CELEBRATION. IT'S SO IMPORTANT, SO MY REMARK WILL BE BRIEF. AS YOU'RE DOING SO MUCH TO TAKE CARE OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR KIDS, I HOPE THAT YOU'RE DOING WHAT YOU CAN FOR YOURSELF AND PLEASE BE IN TOUCH, WHAT CAN WE DO AS A BOARD TO MAKE SURE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING IS SUPPORTED IN THIS REALLY HARD WORK BECAUSE I KNOW IT IS WORK. SO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. -I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD MY THANKS. YOU REALLY ARE CRITICAL AND ARE SO APPRECIATED AT THE SCHOOL SITES AND ARE SO APPRECIATED BY OUR FAMILIES. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR OUR STUDENTS. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE. (ALL APPLAUDING) WE ARE AT ITEM F1, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS. TONIGHT WE WILL HEAR FROM STUDENT- I'M SO SORRY. THANK YOU. THAT, BAD. I SKIPPED THE VOTE ON THE ADOPTION OF THAT RESOLUTION. COULD I PLEASE HAVE A MOTION? -SO MOVED. -BEEN MOVED AND SECONDED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR PLEASE SAY AYE. -AYE.-AYE. THAT WAS UNANIMOUS. AND NOW WE ARE AT ITEM F1, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS. TONIGHT WE WILL HEAR FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM BELLA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL AND ENCINA HIGH SCHOOL. WELCOME AND LET'S BEGIN WITH NAINA JADURAN. NAINA, I THINK I AM BUTCHERING YOUR NAME, SO I'M GOING TO ASK YOU TO PLEASE SAY IT FOR US, FROM BELLA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL. -GOOD EVENING PRESIDENT PAM COSTA, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SUPERINTENDENT BASSANELLI, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MS. CUNNINGHAM. MY NAME IS NAINA JADURAN AND I'M A REPRESENTATIVE OF BELLA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL. I'D FIRST LIKE TO SPEAK ABOUT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT WE HAVE MADE SO FAR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. FIRSTLY, I WANNA MENTION OUR SCHOOL THEME FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, BE KIND, BE COURAGEOUS, AND BE A BRONCO. THIS THEME REPRESENTS BEING A PROUD STUDENT OF BELLA VISTA AND REPRESENTING OUR SCHOOL WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK. BEING A BRONCO MEANS PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL EVENTS, CLUBS, SPORTS, AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULARS. IT MEANS SUPPORTING OUR PEERS AND SHOWING UP TO GAMES, CONCERTS, RECITALS, AND OTHER FUN EVENTS ON CAMPUS. BELLA VISTA STUDENTS ARE CONNECTED AND EVERY STUDENT HAS A SENSE OF BELONGING ON OUR CAMPUS. WE HAD OUR CLUB DAY SHOWCASE ON AUGUST 30TH, WHICH INCLUDED A VARIETY OF CLUBS ON OUR CAMPUS. THIS INCLUDED 58 CLUBS WITH DIVERSE INTERESTS. WE HAVE SEVERAL CLUBS FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT, SPREADING CULTURAL AWARENESS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, CAREER INTERESTS, AND MANY MORE. OUR CLUB DAY WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AND HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR NEW CLUBS. BELLA VISTA PARTICIPATED IN A JOINT CHARITY WITH DEL CAMPO TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, WHICH WE CALLED PINK LINK CHARITY. STUDENTS DONATED $5 FOR A PINK LINK OF PAPER, IN EXCHANGE THAT MONEY WENT TO THE CHARITY. WE RAISED ALMOST $500 FOR THIS CAUSE. BELLA VISTA SUCCESSFULLY HELD OUR HOMECOMING DANCE ON OCTOBER 12TH AND IT WAS THEMED A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD. EACH CLASS WAS GIVEN A MOVIE TO CORRESPOND WITH THE THEME. FRESHMEN WERE "TOP GUN," SOPHOMORES "JAWS," JUNIORS "JURASSIC PARK," AND SENIORS "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN." DURING HOMECOMING WEEK, STUDENTS DRESSED UP FOR EACH DAY. THERE'S A NIGHT RALLY HELD ON OCTOBER 8TH IN WHICH CLASS ROYALTY WAS ANNOUNCED AND THERE WERE GAMES FOR CLASS COMPETITIONS. ON OCTOBER 11TH, WE HAD OUR HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME WHERE OUR HOMECOMING FLOATS WERE HANDCRAFTED BY EACH STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLASS AND WERE DEMONSTRATED IN A PARADE STYLE. SENIOR ROYALTY WAS ALSO ANNOUNCED AT THE FOOTBALL GAME. NOW I WANNA SHARE A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR STUDENT CULTURE COUNCIL, WHICH WE HAVE FORMED THIS YEAR AT BV. THIS IS A GROUP OF PRESIDENTS FROM OUR VARIOUS CULTURE CLUBS ON CAMPUS AND THIS INCLUDES THE BLACK STUDENT UNION, LATINX STUDENT UNION, MULTICULTURAL CLUB, POLYNESIAN CLUB, LAVENDER CLUB, AND ASIAN STUDENT UNION. WE WILL MEET WITH THESE CLUBS APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO ANY EVENTS INVOLVING THEMES OR DRESS UP DAYS. THEY WOULD LIKE TO IMPLEMENT MORE IN OUR EVENTS FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE. ALL THESE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TRULY SUM UP WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BRONCO. WE HOPE THAT WE'VE INSPIRED EVERYBODY TO BE A BIGGER PART IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS TONIGHT. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. (ALL APPLAUDING) WE ALSO WANTED TO SHOW A POSTER OF WHICH WE HAVE HUNG UP IN ALL THE CLASSROOMS IN OUR SCHOOL TO REPRESENT OUR THEME. THANK YOU. -THANK YOU SO MUCH. DO ANY BOARD MEMBERS HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? MR. AVEY. -THANK YOU FOR THE PRESENTATION. I THINK I WAS ABLE TO COME TO YOUR SCHOOL THE FRIDAY BEFORE HOMECOMING. AND ONE THING THAT I NOTICED, THERE WAS A PARADE OF THE BAND, THE MARCHING BAND THROUGH THE SCHOOL AT THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL AND I THINK THAT WAS HONESTLY ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS THAT I'VE SEEN AT A SCHOOL AROUND A CELEBRATION LIKE HOMECOMING. SO IT WAS GREAT TO BE THERE. IT WAS GREAT TO FEEL THE SPIRIT. YOU FORGOT TO MENTION THE COOL WRISTBANDS THAT YOU ALSO HAVE FOR BE COURAGEOUS BE BRONCO. SO IF ANYBODY DOESN'T HAVE ONE, THEY SHOULD BE SURE TO GRAB ONE, SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. -[NINA] THANK YOU. ANYTHING ELSE? -THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPORT. YOU HAVE SO MANY THINGS HAPPENING. THE IDEA OF THE FUNDRAISING AND RAISING $500 WAS VERY IMPRESSIVE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. -[NAINA] THANK YOU. -NEXT WE WILL HEAR FROM JASON PERRY AND BIDAA AHMAD SALEH FROM ENCINA. -GOOD EVENING PRESIDENT COSTA, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SUPERINTENDENT BASSANELLI AND MS. CUNNINGHAM. I'M JASON PERRY, ASB PRESIDENT OF ENCINA HIGH SCHOOL. -AND I'M BIDAA SALEH, ASB VICE PRESIDENT. THANK YOU FOR INVITING US TO SHARE ALL OF THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT ENCINA HIGH SCHOOL. -OUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLASS WAS BUSY DECORATING, GETTING READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL WITH A FRESHMAN ORIENTATION, PUSHING THROUGH SENIOR SUNRISE WHILE ALSO PREPARING FOR OUR BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY, WHICH HAD A SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY YOUNG MOGULS. THE FOUR PERFORMERS CONSISTED OF STUDENTS FROM EACH GRADE LEVEL. -IN SEPTEMBER, WE HAD OUR KICKBACK ON THE QUAD RIGHT AFTER OUR RALLY TO ENJOY SOME NACHOS WITH A SIDE OF FUN GAMES AND MUSIC. WE THEN HAD CLUB RUSH WHICH INCLUDED THE CROCHET CLUB, ART CLUB, VOLUNTEERING CLUB, ARCHERY CLUB AND MORE. -IN OCTOBER, WE HAD OUR HOMECOMING WEEK. WE HAD ALL OUR FALL SPORTS PLAYING ON THE SAME DAY, FLAG FOOTBALL, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, AND OUR BOYS SOCCER TEAMS. DURING OUR SOCCER GAME WE HAD OUR HALFTIME SHOW, WHICH INCLUDED A ROLLOUT OF THE CLASS FLOATS, FOLLOWED BY AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF EACH CLASS'S HOMECOMING ROYALTY NOMINEES. OUR HOMECOMING RALLY WAS LOTS OF FUN AND INCLUDED AN INFLATABLE COSTUME RACE. THIS YEAR WE WANTED TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE, SO WE TURNED OUR HOMECOMING DANCE INTO A CELEBRATION. WE INCLUDED KARAOKE, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND BOARD GAMES. -FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS, WE HAVE FALL FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT TO CELEBRATE FALL BY HAVING GAMES AND FOOD FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY. AND AFTER THAT, SIT BACK AND RELAX FOR A MOVIE UNDER THE STARS. -THIS YEAR OUR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WON THE CVCL CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN. THE GIRLS TEAM WON MANY INDIVIDUAL MEDALS AND OUR BOYS TEAM CAME IN SECOND PLACE AND HAD RUNNERS WHO WON INDIVIDUAL MEDALS TOO. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF OUR CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM AND WILL CHEER THEM ON AS THEY GO TO SECTIONALS LATER THIS MONTH. -THE BOYS SOCCER CONTINUES TO BE VERY COMPETITIVE WITH GREAT PERFORMING ATHLETES. THEY'RE STILL IN THE RUNNING TO COMPETE IN PLAYOFFS WITH OUR FIRST YEAR HEAD COACH. EVEN THOUGH THE TEAM LOST A HANDFUL OF GREAT PLAYERS FROM LAST YEAR DUE TO GRADUATION, THEY HAVE MANAGED TO KEEP WORKING HARD. -OUR GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM IS HAVING THEIR UPS AND DOWNS. THEY HAVE BEEN REBUILDING SINCE WE LOST A LOT OF OUR SENIORS, BUT OUR UNDERCLASSMEN SHOW LOTS OF POTENTIAL. WE HAVE FOUR FRESHMEN STARTING ON VARSITY AND THEY'RE COMMITTED TO PUTTING IN THE WORK TO GET BETTER. -THIS HAS BEEN THE SECOND SEASON WITH OUR GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM AND WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF THEM. FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE TEAM, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY PLAYED FLAG FOOTBALL AND IT APPEARS LIKE THEY'RE HAVING FUN. -LAST BUT NOT LEAST, OUR NEW CHEER TEAM. THEY HAD THEIR FIRST PERFORMANCE AT OUR HOMECOMING RALLY AND THEY ROCKED IT. THEY MAKE ALL THEIR OWN CHEERS AND SOME WOULD SAY THEY'RE EVEN BUILDING SISTERHOOD. OUR WINTER SPORTS ARE STARTING SOON AND WE HAVE LOTS OF STUDENTS WILLING TO PLAY BASKETBALL AND WRESTLING. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE BUILDING OFF OF LAST YEAR AND EVERYONE IS HOPING THEY MAKE IT TO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS YEAR AND WE WISH THEM ALL THE BEST THIS SEASON. -COLLEGE WEEK WAS A SUCCESS WITH OUR DOOR DECORATING CONTEST AND OUR FIELD TRIP TO RIO AMERICANO COLLEGE FAIR. SOME ACTIVITIES DURING THIS WEEK INCLUDED STAFF MEMBERS SHARING THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEYS, MARINES DID A PULL-UP CONTEST AND THE MATCH THE COLLEGE MASCOT GAME. -RECENTLY, STUDENTS WERE TAKEN TO THE HBCU COLLEGE FAIR AT EL CAMINO. SEVERAL STUDENTS WERE ACCEPTED WITH ON THE SPOT ADMISSIONS TO COLLEGES INCLUDING BENEDICT COLLEGE, DELAWARE STATE, SHAW UNIVERSITY, AND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE. -OUR PSAT ADMINISTRATION WINDOW STARTED YESTERDAY AND WILL END TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD. WE HAD 58 TOTAL STUDENTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE THE PSAT. -THIS YEAR WE'RE ADDING BACK SOME OF OUR OLD CLASSES AND CONTINUING OTHERS. USING PROP 28 FUNDS, THESE CLASSES INCLUDE NEW COURSES LIKE BEGINNING DRAMA AND BEGINNING ART AND DRAWING. OTHER CLASSES INCLUDE TWO SECTIONS OF AVID EMERGE, THREE SECTIONS, WAIT, TWO SECTIONS OF AVID, THREE SECTIONS OF AVID EMERGE AND FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CREATIVE WRITING. -WE WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE YOU ON OUR NEW CTE PATHWAY, OUR CTE CAREERS IN EDUCATION, THE FIRST AND ONLY IN SAN JUAN IS GOING STRONG. ON WEDNESDAY THE STUDENTS TUTORED OR LEAD MINI LESSONS TO AN NEWCOMER ENGLISH CLASS AT CATHERINE JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL. AT THEIR FIRST MEETING, ENCINA STUDENTS PREPARED MATH GAMES, WORKED WITH THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS, AND REFLECTED ON THEIR PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THEY HAVE ALSO TAUGHT VARIOUS PHONIC LESSONS. OUR HIGH SCHOOLERS ARE GAINING REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE BY LEARNING ABOUT PROFESSIONALISM, TEACHING STRATEGIES, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING IN A SCHOOL. IN SEPTEMBER, THE CTE CLASS HAD A SUCCESSFUL FIELD TRIP TO SAC STATE TO VISIT TWO CLASSES FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES. THEY ARE NOW PREPARING TO TEACH ABOUT RED RIBBON WEEK AND DIA DE LAS MUERTOS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES. -WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE THE BOARD TO OUR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART SHOW ON OCTOBER 31ST DURING LUNCH IN G1. WHEN YOU COME TO ENCINA, YOU SHOULD STOP BY AND SEE THE GOOD VERSUS EVIL AND THE TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE ART HUNG UP IN THE OFFICE HALLWAYS. ALL ART PIECES WERE CREATED IN ENCINA ART CLASSES. -FIELD TRIPS WE HAD THIS SEMESTER ARE WE CAN DO IT STEAM CONFERENCE AT THE AEROSPACE MUSEUM SPONSORED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE CONSTRUCTION PATHWAY TRIP TO THE CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR AT CAL EXPO AND THE BSU KICKOFF WHICH INCLUDED GUEST SPEAKERS IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SCHOOLS. ENCINA STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THE POINT WEST ROTARY PARTNERS IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK AT SUS. ENCINA STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM FOR OVER 10 YEARS. -YESTERDAY ENCINA STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS ASSEMBLY. THIS EVENT HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF ELIMINATING DISTRACTIONS WHILE DRIVING, INCLUDING NOT USING CELLPHONES, NOT HAVING MUSIC UP TOO LOUD, NOT DRIVING TIRED AND MORE. WE APPRECIATE IMPACT TEEN DRIVERS AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR COMING OUT AND PROVIDING THIS ASSEMBLY. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE BOARD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REPORT ON THE LATEST AT ENCINA HIGH SCHOOL. (ALL APPLAUDING) -QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD? MS. CREASON. -IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SHIRT AND MS. VILLESCAZ WAS RIGHT, WE DID GET ONE ONCE BEFORE SO I JUST FORGOT. (LAUGHS) THANK YOU FOR REPORTING OUT ON YOUNG MOGULS. I'LL JUST SAY THAT I WAS HAPPY I HELPED WITH INTRODUCING THAT GROUP TO YOUR SCHOOL AND SO I'M GLAD TO HEAR THAT IT'S WORKING OUT AND I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THE PRESENTATION. YOU'RE DOING SO MUCH. YOUR SCHOOL ALWAYS DOES SO MUCH AND YOU WORK SO HARD TO BUILD YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND IT REALLY, REALLY SHOWS. AND SO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO AND THANK YOU FOR THE INVITATION ON THE 31ST. I'M GONNA SURE TRY. I HAVE THE PERFECT HALLOWEEN PARTY DRESS TO SHOW UP IN, SO I'M GONNA MAKE AN EFFORT TO SHOW UP AND I'LL BE THE ONE IN THE HALLOWEEN PARTY DRESS. BUT IF YOU WANNA SHARE A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUNG MOGULS, NOT TO PUT YOU ON THE SPOT, BUT IF YOU HAVE MORE INFO I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT THE PROGRAM. NO PRESSURE. SERIOUSLY, I CAN FOLLOW UP. -[JASON] I MEAN, I DON'T REALLY HAVE THAT MUCH INFORMATION. -WAS THE SHOW COOL? -THE SHOW WAS COOL.-OKAY. -THE PERFORMERS, THEY WERE ACTUALLY HIDDEN WITHIN THE STUDENT SECTIONS DURING THE RALLY SO WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR THEM TO PERFORM, WE JUST PASSED OFF THE MICS AND THEY JUST KIND OF POPPED OUT THE CROWD. -THAT'S SO COOL. THAT WAS WONDERFUL INFORMATION. I APPRECIATE IT. -MS. CREASON. -MS. KRAVCHUK. -IT'S OKAY. THE OTHER K SOUNDING. THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE PRESENTATION. LEARNED SO MUCH. YOU GUYS SHARED A LOT. JUST GOSH, YOU ARE DOING A LOT. SO THANK YOU FOR THE WORK AND THANK YOU FOR THE PRESENTATION. IN PARTICULAR, I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR HIGHLIGHTING THE PROP 28 IMPLEMENTATION SO THAT'S ALWAYS GOOD FOR US TO HEAR. I'M HAPPY THAT YOU GUYS ARE HAVING MORE ART OPTIONS. AND THEN THE DISTRACTED DRIVERS ASSEMBLY, THAT'S VERY HELPFUL FOR ALL OF US AND WE'RE GONNA BE HAVING A CELLPHONE PRESENTATION AT THIS MEETING LATER TODAY SO IT'S JUST GOOD THAT WE ARE ALL HAVING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BEING LESS DISTRACTED AND BEING MORE FOCUSED IN SCHOOL AND WHEN WE'RE ON THE ROAD. AND THEN LASTLY, HOW NEAT FOR THE CTE PROGRAM THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO GO TO KATHERINE JOHNSON, WHICH IS RIGHT THERE AND BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT THE KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE ACQUIRING AND HELPING NEWCOMERS AND BUILDING THOSE CONNECTIONS. SO THANK YOU FOR HIGHLIGHTING THAT, THAT'S VERY EXCITING. -ANYONE ELSE? THANK YOU FOR THE T-SHIRT AS WELL. AS I SAID TO YOU EARLIER, BEING AN ALUMNI OF ENCINA MAKES ME REALLY PROUD TO WEAR THAT SHIRT AND I WILL HAVE GREAT FUN. RATHER THAN WEARING A COSTUME, I THINK I WILL WEAR MY T-SHIRT OVER TO ENCINA. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. AS ALWAYS, YOUR PRESENTATION WAS SO THOROUGH AND YOU'RE DOING SO MANY EXCITING THINGS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AGAIN THIS YEAR. THANKS AGAIN. (ALL APPLAUDING) WE KNOW HOW BUSY YOUR LIVES ARE. WE SO APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME TO COME AND TO PRESENT TO US. YOUR VOICES ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO US AND WE LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE SCHOOLS THANKS TO YOU. BUT WE ALSO KNOW THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY BUSY TIME OF THE YEAR FOR ALL OF YOU, SO THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME, IF YOU DON'T WANNA STAY THROUGH THE WHOLE BOARD MEETING, THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TAKE YOUR LEAVE SO YOU CAN GET HOME AND DO HOMEWORK AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO. THANK YOU. (ALL APPLAUDING) WE ARE AT ITEMS F2 THROUGH F5 AND WE DO NOT HAVE ANY REPORTS FROM STAFF, BOARD APPOINTED DISTRICT COMMITTEES, EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS, OR OTHER DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS. THAT BRINGS US TO ITEM F6, CLOSED SESSION EXPULSION. MR. AVEY. -THE BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO ACCEPT THE HEARING PANEL'S RECOMMENDATION OF ONE EXPULSION IN CASE NUMBER M-02. -WE ARE AT ITEM G, VISITOR COMMENTS. WE HAVE SPEAKER COMMENTS FOR GENERAL VISITOR COMMENTS. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. THE CLOCK ON THE SCREEN. OKAY. MS. BASSANELLI CHANGED HER MIND. SHE SAYS THEY'RE ALL FOR ANOTHER ITEM SO WE DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THAT SPEECH UNTIL LATER ON. BUT I'M GOING TO SAY IT NOW SINCE WE'RE PARTWAY THROUGH SO I DON'T HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. THE CLOCK ON THE SCREEN COUNTS DOWN THE TIME. UNDER THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, THE BOARD IS NOT ALLOWED TO COMMENT ON ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA. SO WE ARE NOT IGNORING YOUR COMMENTS, WE JUST CAN'T RESPOND TO ANY INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS. THE SUPERINTENDENT CAN REFER ITEMS TO STAFF WHO CAN FOLLOW UP WITH YOU. AND THAT BRINGS US TO ITEM H, THE CONSENT CALENDAR. DO ANY BOARD MEMBERS WISH TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR? IS THERE A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS H1 THROUGH H5? -SO MOVED.-MOVED BY MR. HERNANDEZ. SECONDED BY MS. KRAVCHUK. IT HAS BEEN MOVED AND SECONDED, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR PLEASE SAY AYE. AYE. ANY OPPOSED? THAT WAS UNANIMOUS. AND WE ARE AT ITEM J1, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT UPDATE. DR. OAXACA. -[DR. OAXACA] GOOD EVENING BOARD PRESIDENT COSTA, BOARD MEMBERS, SUPERINTENDENT BASSANELLI AND MS. CUNNINGHAM. THE SUPERINTENDENT IS RECOMMENDING THAT THE BOARD HEAR AN UPDATE TO SEPTEMBER 24TH'S REPORT REGARDING A LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR SCHOOL AND DISTRICT USE. WE ARE PLEASED TO BRING THIS UPDATE ON THE WORK THAT OUR TEAMS AND PARTNERS HAVE ENGAGED IN SINCE OUR LAST MEETING IN SEPTEMBER. TONIGHT I WILL BE JOINED BY OMAR FIELD-RIDLEY, OUR DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND HEATHER BRANDT, OUR PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & HISTORY-SOCIAL SCIENCE. AT THIS TIME, I WILL TURN IT OVER TO MR. FIELD-RIDLEY. -[MR. FIELD-RIDLEY] GOOD EVENING. TONIGHT'S UPDATE IS FOCUSED ON THESE FOUR AREAS OF FEEDBACK AND THE COMMUNITY'S RESPONSE TO THE QUESTIONS THAT WERE RAISED ABOUT INCLUSIVITY AND EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. AT THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 24TH, THE BOARD INDICATED THAT THERE IS GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE LANGUAGE OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, FOR RECITING THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, AND FOR RECITING THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING, THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, AND THE LAST BOARD MEETING EACH YEAR. THERE'S ALSO SUPPORT FROM THE BOARD TO INCLUDE THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN PRINT ON BOARD AGENDAS. AS A RESULT, ALL OF THIS IS CONVEYED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE REVISED VERSION OF RESOLUTION 4153 IN YOUR BOARD PACKET. REGARDING INCLUSIVITY, THE QUESTION THAT WAS RAISED BY THE BOARD FOCUSED ON THE DECISION TO IDENTIFY TWO TRIBES IN THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. TO RESPOND TO THIS ACCURATELY AND SUCCINCTLY, THE EQUITY DEPARTMENT WORKED WITH MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE PAC, CALVIN HEDRICK, THE CONSULTANT TO THE PAC SINCE 2018, AND SAMANTHA MANRIQUEZ, THE SAN JUAN UNIFIED INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRIBES AND BRING CLARITY TO THIS ISSUE OF INCLUSION. MR. HEDRICK, MS. MANRIQUEZ, AND THE PAC INVESTED SIGNIFICANT TIME WORKING WITH EACH OTHER, CONSULTING SCHOLARS FROM SACRAMENTO STATE AND AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE, AND TAKING COUNSEL FROM THE LEADERS, ELDERS AND FAMILIES OF THE IONE BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS, THE WILTON COUNCIL, THE JACKSON BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS, THE SHINGLE SPRINGS RANCHERIA, AND THE BUENA VISTA RANCHERIA TRIBAL COUNCIL. AND THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE MIWOK AND THE NISENAN, ALSO CALLED THE MAIDU, ARE THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF THESE ANCESTRAL LANDS, HAVE LIVED AND CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THIS REGION, AND ARE INTEGRAL TO ANY ACCURATE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE RICH HISTORY AND CURRENT EXPERIENCES OF NATIVE PEOPLE IN THIS AREA. AS A RES

San Juan Unified School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 Pam Costa, President Saul Hernandez, Vice President Ben Avey, Clerk Paula Villescaz, Member Tanya Kravchuk, Member Manuel Perez, Member Zima Creason, Member A. OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS-5:30 p.m. B. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m. C. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:30 p.m. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes - October 8, 2024, regular meeting E. RECOGNITION - 6:35 p.m. 1. National School Psychology Week Board of Education Agenda October 22, 2024 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES Board of Education meetings are held in person in the board room located at 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California. Alternatively, you can view the board meeting virtually via livestream from a computer, mobile device or tablet at https://www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting. The district has taken the following steps to assist the public in offering public comment: 1. In Person Public Comment. Public comment may be offered in person during the board meeting at the district office located at 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California. Board Bylaw 9323 limits visitor comments to two (2) minutes per speaker, with no more than 30 minutes per single topic. Time will be extended for any speaker who uses an interpreter. Please be aware that public comments, including your name, become part of the public record. 2. Online Submission of Public Comment. Members of the public may submit written comments by using the comment form located on the district website at http://www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting. If you wish to submit a written comment on more than one agenda item, please submit a separate form for each item on which you are commenting. Written comments are limited to 1,500 characters. Comments will be provided to the members of the board. 1. Visitor Comments (for closed session agenda items only) - Board Bylaw 9323 limits visitor comments to two (2) minutes per speaker, with no more than 30 minutes per single topic. Time will be extended for any speaker who uses an interpreter. Public comments, including your name, become part of the public record. 1. Student expulsion in one case (Education Code section 48918[f]). 2. Collective bargaining matters – discussion with negotiator Daniel Thigpen, Executive Director, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, regarding CSEA Chapter 127 General/Operations support, Chauffeurs/Teamsters Local No. 150 Transportation, Supervisors, Teachers and Certificated Supervisory units, and regarding non-represented groups: management and confidential units (Government Code section 54957.6). Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the minutes for October 8, 2024, regular meeting, pages 2629 - 2632. 1

F. ORGANIZATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - 6:40 p.m. G. VISITOR COMMENTS - 6:50 p.m. H. CONSENT CALENDAR - 7:20 p.m. 1. Personnel Report 2. Purchasing Report 3. Gifts 4. Revisions to Board Policy 0420.41 Charter School Oversight and Exhibit 0420.41 Charter School Responsibilities 5. Ratification of Committee Members I. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued, if necessary) J. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Land Acknowledgement Update (Oaxaca) - 7:25 p.m. 2. Public Hearing: Visions In Education Charter School Renewal Petition (Oaxaca) - 7:40 p.m. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. A-443 proclaiming the week of November 11-15, 2024 as National School Psychology Week. 1. High School Student Council Reports 2. Staff Reports 3. Board-appointed/District Committees 4. Employee Organizations 5. Other District Organizations 6. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (Government Code section 54957.1) Board Bylaw 9323 limits visitor comments to two (2) minutes per speaker, with no more than 30 minutes per single topic. Time will be extended for any speaker who uses an interpreter. Public comments, including your name, become part of the public record. Action: The administration recommends that the consent calendar, H-1 through H-5, regarding regular business items, be approved. Any item may be removed for further discussion and separate action following consideration of remaining agenda items. The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the personnel report and related items – appointments, leaves of absence and separations. The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the purchasing report - purchase orders, service agreements and contracts; change orders/amendments; and piggyback contracts. The superintendent is recommending that the board accept the list of gifts. The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the proposed revisions to Board Policy 0420.41 Charter School Oversight and Exhibit 0420.41 Charter School Responsibilities. The superintendent is recommending that the board ratify the appointment of committee members. Discussion and action on the items removed from the consent calendar. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 4153, land acknowledgement for school and district use. 2

3. Cellphone Policy (Allen) - 7:50 p.m. 4. 2023-24 End of Year Data Summary (Slavensky) - 8:05 p.m. 5. Public Hearing: Conveyance of Easement at Northridge Elementary School to the Fair Oaks Water District (Camarda) - 8:40 p.m. 6. Intent to Convey Easement at Katherine Johnson Middle School to the Sacramento Area Sewer District (Camarda) - 8:45 p.m. K. BOARD REPORTS - 8:50 p.m. L. FUTURE AGENDA - 8:55 p.m. 1. Tentative future agenda items M. CLOSED SESSION (continued, if necessary) N. ADJOURNMENT - 9:00 p.m. Public Hearing/Discussion: The superintendent is recommending that the board hold a public hearing and discuss the Visions In Education charter renewal petition. The term for this charter will expire on June 30, 2026, unless approved for renewal by the Board of Education. Action anticipated: December 17, 2024. Report: The superintendent is recommending that the board receive a report regarding cellphone restriction policies and practices. Report: The superintendent is recommending that the board receive a 2023-24 end of year data summary that includes the results of the 2024 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Public Hearing/Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board call a public hearing to solicit public comment and adopt Resolution No. 4157 declaring the conveyance of a temporary construction easement at Northridge Elementary School to the Fair Oaks Water District. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 4158 declaring the intent to convey a permanent easement at Katherine Johnson Middle School to the Sacramento Area Sewer District and to call a public hearing to be held on November 19, 2024. The board may wish to identify items to be discussed at future meetings and the reasons therefore. The board may wish to identify items to be discussed at future meetings and the reasons therefore. Announcement of topics/announcement of actions. NOTE: The times indicated are approximate. The Board of Education welcomes and encourages the public’s participation at the board meetings and has devoted time throughout the meeting for that purpose. You may comment on items included on this agenda; however, we ask that you limit your comments to two (2) minutes, so that as many people as possible may be heard (Education Code section 35145.5, Government Code section 54954.3). A person with a disability may contact the Board of Education office at (916) 971-7111, or email stephanie.cunningham@sanjuan.edu at least 48 hours before the scheduled board meeting to request receipt of an agenda and other distributed writings in an appropriate alternative format, or to request disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public board meeting. 3

Translation and interpretation services will be made available upon request with advance notice. If you wish to utilize these services, please notify the Board of Education office at (916) 971-7111, or email stephanie.cunningham@sanjuan.edu at least 24 hours before the scheduled board meeting to allow for the scheduling of appropriate translation staff and other resources. Mission Statement We partner with our San Juan Unified community in setting high expectations for academic achievement rooted in equity and unity to create supportive learning experiences in which all students, families and staff can excel and thrive. 4

2629 D 10/22/2024 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Open Session/Call to Order/Announcement of Closed Session Topics (A) The October 8 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Pam Costa. The board meeting was held in person and was also livestreamed on the district website. Closed Session Visitor Comments (A-1) There were no closed session visitor comments. Closed Session (B) The meeting was then recessed with the board convening in closed session to consider student expulsions in two cases (Education Code section 48918[f]). Reconvene Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (C) At 6:30 p.m., the meeting was called back to order by the president, Pam Costa. Four members of the Casa Roble Fundamental High School Jr. ROTC led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present: Pam Costa, president Saul Hernandez, vice president Ben Avey, clerk Paula Villescaz, member Tanya Kravchuk, member Manuel Perez, member Absent: Zima Creason, member Minutes Approved (D) It was moved by Mr. Perez, seconded by Ms. Villescaz, that the minutes of the September 24 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None: ABSENT: Creason]. Recognition: Week of the School Administrator (E-1) It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to adopt Resolution No. A-442 proclaiming the week of October 13-19 as the Week of the School Administrator. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None: ABSENT: Creason]. High School Student Council Reports (F-1) High School Student Council representatives Breanna Cabral from El Camino Fundamental High School and Juliana Toudam Banen from Del Campo High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. 5

2630 Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (F-6) Mr. Avey reported that the board voted unanimously to accept a hearing panel’s recommendation of one expulsion in case number S-01 and to accept as written one stipulated expulsion in case number S-08. Visitor Comments (G) Albert Fox shared information about an upcoming Rotary Club project at San Juan High School. Becky Page introduced herself as the principal of Golden Valley Orchard Charter School. Consent Calendar Approved (H-1/H-11) It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Mr. Avey, that the consent calendar items H-1 through H-11 be approved. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Creason]. Personnel (H-1) Appointments, leaves of absence and separations – approved as submitted. Purchasing Report (H-2) Purchase orders, service agreements and contracts; change orders/amendments; piggyback contract; zero dollar contract; and bids/RFPs – approved as submitted. Gifts (H-3) Acceptance of gifts to Bella Vista High School and Dyer-Kelly Elementary School. Surplus Property (H-4) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. Resolution No. 4149: Commit Fund Balance (H-5) Adoption of Resolution No. 4149 Commit Fund Balance. Northridge Elementary School 2024 Site Security Project CEQA Categorical Exemption (H-6) Approval of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) notice of exemption for the Northridge Elementary School 2024 site security project. Oakview Community Elementary School 2024 Site Security Project CEQA Categorical Exemption (H-7) Approval of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) notice of exemption for the Oakview Community Elementary School 2024 site security project. Cameron Ranch Elementary School 2024 Site Security Project CEQA Categorical Exemption (H-8) Approval of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) notice of exemption for the Cameron Ranch Elementary School 2024 site security project. Purchase Agreement for Districtwide Furniture (BP#25-202) (H-9) Approval of the purchase agreement for the purchase and delivery of districtwide furniture, as outlined in bid package 25- 202, and award the contract to Jones Campbell Co., Inc. dba Campbell Keller, for a not to exceed price of $40,227,940.06. Resolution No. 4152: Lease-Leaseback Amendment No. 4 for Mariemont Elementary School Modernization and Interim Housing Project (H-10) Adoption of Resolution No. 4152, approving the fourth amendment to the lease for the Mariemont Elementary School Modernization & Interim Housing Project No. 130-9495-P1 & 130-9495-P2 between San Juan Unified School District and S+B James Construction California, Inc. Ratification of Committee Member (H-11) Ratification of the appointment of Dimah Adnan to the Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services (C&S) Committee. 6

2631 College and Career Readiness (J-1) Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Programs, Kristan Schnepp, introduced the topic, followed by Director of College and Career Readiness, CTE and K-12 Counseling, Brett Wolfe, who gave a presentation on the district’s progress toward college and career readiness for all students. The presentation specifically focused on two key components of the college and career indicator: career technical education (CTE) pathways and college credit courses, also known as dual enrollment. Mr. Wolfe shared information about CTE courses, completer statistics, demographic data and next steps. Teacher Justin Bethune provided insights into the CTE aviation pathway at Mira Loma High School. Mr. Wolfe then discussed dual enrollment courses, including demographics and next steps. Mr. Hernandez commended the CTE program and inquired about enrollment in the various pathways, which Mr. Wolfe addressed. Ms. Costa expressed her admiration for the growth of the CTE program and highlighted the CTE catalog as an outstanding tool. Strategic Plan Update (J-2) Chief of Staff Trent Allen presented an update on the rollout and implementation of the district’s strategic plan, which began over the summer and has continued into the start of the 2024-25 school year. Mr. Allen explained that the first step in the implementation has been to share the plan through various means, including the use of collateral materials, incorporating the plan as one of the district's guiding documents and introducing it to staff and students in multiple settings. Program Coordinator of Equity and Student Achievement, Lori Vine, offered insights on gathering student feedback and highlighted key takeaways from students. Mr. Allen then shared that the second phase of implementation has been to operationalize the plan by aligning actions with its strategic directions, launching initiatives across the organization in line with the plan’s goals and addressing problems of practice, and prioritizing specific outcome goals under each strategic direction. Finally, Mr. Allen reported that staff are currently working to identify metrics to gauge the overall success of the plan, including indicators that will help track progress toward the district’s vision and those that can signal when adjustments in efforts or strategies are needed as conditions change. Mr. Hernandez spoke about student representation on district committees. Ms. Costa shared that the strategic plan documents are informative, well-crafted and valuable. Revisions to Board Policy and Exhibit 0420.41 Charter School Oversight (J-3) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Harvey Oaxaca, Ed.D., introduced the topic, explaining that the proposed revisions reflect policy reorganization, new laws and education codes that affect the oversight process for school districts. There being no questions from the board, action was scheduled for October 22. Resolution No. 4156: Intent to Convey Temporary Construction Easement at Northridge Elementary School (J-4) Chief Operations Officer Frank Camarda presented the item. It was moved by Mr. Avey, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to adopt Resolution No. 4156, authorizing the intent to convey a temporary construction easement at Northridge Elementary School to the Fair Oaks Water District. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Creason]. Variable Term Waivers (J-5) Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rebecca Toto, Ed.D. presented the item. It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Mr. Perez, to approve the submission of nine Variable Term Waivers to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Creason]. Resolution No. 4154: Assignment of Teachers Outside Regular Base Credential (J-6) Dr. Toto presented the item. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to adopt Resolution No. 4154 authorizing the assignment of 55 certificated employees to areas outside their authorized credential during the 2024-2025 school year per Education Code sections 44256(b), 44258.2, 44263 and 44865. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Creason]. Provisional Internship Permits (J-7) Dr. Toto presented the item. It was moved by Ms. Kravchuk, seconded by Mr. Avey, to approve the submission of four Provisional Internship Permits to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing effective August 11, 2024 through June 11, 2025. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Creason]. Resolution No. 4155: Exemption to the Separation-From-Service Requirement (J-8) Dr. Toto presented the item. It was moved by Ms. Kravchuk, seconded by Ms. Villescaz, to adopt Resolution No. 4155 Exemption to the Separation-From-Service Requirement pursuant to Education Code 24214.5 or 26812. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 [AYES: Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk, Perez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Creason]. 7

2632 Williams Complaint Report (J-9) General Counsel Fhanysha Clark Gaddis explained that the district must report on the status of Williams-type complaints filed with the district per Education Code section 35186(d), which requires each school district to publicly report, on a quarterly basis, summarized data on the nature and resolution of all Williams-type complaints. Ms. Gaddis stated that, during the time period from July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, there was one Williams-type complaint filed, which has since been resolved. Board Reports (K) Ms. Costa reported that she attended the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee (SPAC) meeting, where she was grateful to hear input from parents regarding the district’s new dress code policy. Future Agenda (L) No items were added to the future agenda. Adjournment (N) At 7:43 p.m., there being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ ___________________________________ Pam Costa, Board President Melissa Bassanelli, Secretary Approved: _________ :sc 8

SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA ITEM: E.1 MEETING DATE: 10/22/2024 PREPARED BY: Sandra Butorac, Director, Special Education Rebecca Foster, Director II, Special Education APPROVED BY: Amy L. Slavensky, Ph.D., Interim Deputy Superintendent, Schools & Student Support Melissa Bassanelli, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: National School Psychology Week DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning ACTION REQUESTED: Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. A-443 proclaiming the week of November 11-15, 2024 as National School Psychology Week. RATIONALE/BACKGROUND: Each year the district acknowledges National School Psychology Week and recognizes the district's school psychologists for their dedication and outstanding work performed on behalf of San Juan Unified students. San Juan Unified' s school psychologists support the district’s Strategic Plan and 8 Point Commitment by taking a leadership role in assessing barriers to student learning and helping them to succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Resolution No. A-443 BOARD COMMITTEE ACTION/COMMENT: N/A PREVIOUS STAFF/BOARD ACTION: Superintendent's Cabinet: 10/14/2024 FISCAL IMPACT: N/A 9

San Juan Unified School District Resolution No. A-443 National School Psychology Week November 11-15, 2024 WHEREAS, National School Psychology Week is November 11-15, 2024; and WHEREAS, the special week honoring school psychologists provides special recognition for school psychologists who deliver a continuum of mental health services and academic supports to schools that lower barriers to learning, enabling teachers to teach students to learn; and WHEREAS, the San Juan Unified School District appreciates and supports school psychologists for providing sound psychological principles which are integral to instruction and learning, social and emotional development, prevention and early intervention, and support culturally diverse student populations. WHEREAS, school psychologists facilitate collaboration to help parents and educators to identify and reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, create safe, caring schools and access community resources. WHEREAS, school psychologists are trained to assess student and school-based barriers to learning, utilize data-based decision-making, implement research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, and evaluate outcomes and improve accountability; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education joins the superintendent and staff in honoring school psychologists during National School Psychology Week and throughout the year. Attested to this 22nd day of October, 2024 Pam Costa, President Melissa Bassanelli, Superintendent of Schools Saul Hernandez, Vice President Ben Avey, Clerk Paula Villescaz, Member Tanya Kravchuk, Member Manuel Perez, Member Zima Creason, Member Board of Education San Juan Unified School District Sacramento County, California 10

SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA ITEM: H.1 MEETING DATE: 10/22/2024 PREPARED BY: Rebecca Toto, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources APPROVED BY: Melissa Bassanelli, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Personnel Report DEPARTMENT: Human Resources ACTION REQUESTED: The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the personnel report and related items – appointments, leaves of absence and separations. RATIONALE/BACKGROUND: The personnel report provides an accounting of recent appointments, leaves of absence, separations, reassignments or changes in work calendar, errata, job description changes, salary range changes, employment contracts and extensions, recommendations on credential and charter school personnel actions. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Personnel Pages BOARD COMMITTEE ACTION/COMMENT: N/A PREVIOUS STAFF/BOARD ACTION: Superintendent's Cabinet: 10/14/2024 FISCAL IMPACT: N/A 11

Agenda for the October 22, 2024 Board Meeting Attachment 1 1. APPOINTMENTS CERTIFICATED Type Name Status Assignment Location Effective Date (s) New Hire Capron, Candace Prob Tch-Home/Hospital Home/Hospital - Kenneth 10/07/24 New Hire Carlton, Elisabeth Temp Teacher Combo 2-3 Starr King 09/25/24 06/11/25 New Hire Swanson, Jacina Prob Tch-Grad 9/12 San Juan 09/26/24 Rehire Carlto