Board of Education Regular Meeting

2282 D 11/17/2020 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes October 27, 2020 Regular Meeting Board of Education 5:15 p.m. Call to Order (A) The October 27 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Paula Villescaz. The board met in-person at the district office, safely physically distanced as allowed with Sacramento County’s shift into the red, or substantial, tier of the state’s COVID-19 risk monitoring system and aligned to state and local health guidelines. Presenters participated via the Zoom platform and were not present in the board room. Public attendance was provided via the Zoom platform as well as a live stream on the district’s YouTube channel. Roll Call Present: Paula Villescaz, president Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., vice president Zima Creason, clerk Pam Costa, member Saul Hernandez, member Visitor Comment: Closed Session (A-1) [via electronic comment form, and read aloud by Trent Allen, Senior Director of Community Relations]: Scott Rafferty made comments about a special election and increasing the number of board members from five to seven. Closed Session (B) The meeting was then recessed, with the board convening in closed session to conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: Kincaid v. San Juan Unified School District, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-00286475. Reconvene Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (C) At 6:30 p.m., four members of the Del Campo High School Air Force Jr. ROTC virtually led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Villescaz then explained the two methods (electronically or on Zoom) available to submit public comments for tonight’s meeting. Minutes Approved (D) Superintendent Kern requested one amendment to the minutes. On page 2278, first paragraph, the following sentence was added: “To maintain grant funding, Early Childhood Education will be a part of reopening along with the TK-12 system on January 5, 2021.” It was moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms. Creason, that the minutes of the October 13 regular meeting be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Recognition: School Psychology Awareness Week (E-1) It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. A-397 proclaiming the week of November 9-13 as School Psychology Awareness Week. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez].

2283 High School Student Council Reports (E-2) High School Student Council representatives Angela Bernal from Encina Preparatory High School and Kenzie Stokes from Del Campo School High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. Staff Reports (E-3) Superintendent Kern provided an update on several topics related to distance learning and the return to modified in-person learning. Mr. Hernandez thanked Superintendent Kern for the report and acknowledged the families who are having challenges with distance learning, noting that a better plan is in the works. Ms. Costa recognized the amount of time that staff has spent addressing the needs of students, from both a safety and educational perspective, as health conditions have changed. Ms. Costa inquired about the instructional model for English language learners and the number of moderate/severe special education students that have indicated they would return to modified in-person instruction, which Superintendent Kern addressed. Ms. Creason inquired if families will be able to switch between instructional models and the status of a district roadmap, which Superintendent Kern stated that the ability to switch instructional models would depend on space availability and that goal is to have the roadmap available prior to the Thanksgiving break. Superintendent Kern also noted that the parent survey was delayed in order to provide families with greater detail about the instructional models. Dr. McKibbin asked clarifying questions about the parent survey, which Superintendent Kern explained would be sent to general education families (other groups have already been surveyed) and that school sites will be involved in the process. Ms. Villescaz acknowledged that parents may be feeling survey fatigue, but noted it is important for planning purposes. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (E-7) There were no closed session actions to report. Visitor Comments (F) [via Zoom]: Keri asked for more transparency about reopening plans and PPE requirements for students. Elizabeth Allan expressed appreciation for waiting until January to reopen schools. D Fitzs commented on the lack of agreement with the teachers union and the psychological repercussions if students do not return to school in January. Juan Yniguez expressed support for by-district elections and increasing the number of board members to seven. Lindsay Tateishi posed questions about the survey and instructional models related to the return to in-person learning. Magali Kincaid spoke in support of neighborhood elections and increasing the number of board members from five to seven. Louisa Burke made comments and quoted several sources related to the delay to return to in-person learning. User name ‘Return to In-Person Learning’ made comments about the proposed learning models and Senate Bill 98. Keri Sternberg stated more information is needed in order to make an informed decision about returning to in-person learning. Brittany Yavrom stated she appreciates the delay to return to in-person learning so it is done correctly and safely. Shelby Marks shared information about the challenges her children have experienced with distance learning. Missy Badalyan shared information about the positive experiences her children have had with distance learning. [via electronic comment form, and read aloud by Trent Allen, Senior Director of Community Relations]: Anonymous provided a statement regarding the temporary removal of a committee member. Damaris Canton expressed the need for neighborhood trustees and increasing the board to seven trustees. Amy Kassouni commented on the social media/code of conduct agenda item and urged the board to settle legal matters quickly. Carolina Flores made comments about the failure to comply with the California Voting Rights Act in time for the 2020 elections.

2284 Christian Pompa expressed concerns about the wrong board meeting date being listed on the district website. Emily Faris inquired about planning for full time in-person learning and how parents/community members will receive progress updates. Jennifer Pearce thanked the board for having a thoughtful reopening plan. Gryffan Long made comments about thoughtfully balancing the needs of parents, kids and teachers/staff. Ashley C. expressed her concerns about Instructional Assistants returning to work. Consent Calendar Approved (G-1/G-6) It was moved by Ms. Creason, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, that the consent calendar items G-1 through G-6 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Personnel (G-1) Appointments and leaves of absence — approved as submitted. Purchasing Report (G-2) Purchase orders and service agreements, change orders and construction and public works bids — approved as submitted. Business/Financial Report (G-3) Notices of completion and warrants and payroll — approved as submitted. Gifts (G-4) Acceptance of gifts to Encina Preparatory High School, Family and Community Engagement, Greer Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Winston Churchill Middle School. Disposal of Surplus Property (G-5) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to board policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. Revisions to Board Policies 1312.3, 4119.1, 5145.7 and 5131.2 (G-6) Approval of the revisions to the following board policies: Board Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures, Board Policy 4119.1 Employee Sexual Harassment, Board Policy 5145.7 Student Sexual Harassment and Board Policy 5131.2 Bullying. Independent Study and TK-8 Homeschool Update (I-1) Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Rick Messer presented an overview of the district’s Independent Study and TK-8 Homeschool programs, both of which are alternatives to distance learning. Mr. Messer introduced Principal of El Sereno Independent Study High School David Levis and Homeschool Program Manager Sandra Butorac who each provided information about their respective programs. Frith Gladdis, teacher at El Sereno, and Cami Cordell, lead advisory teacher for homeschool, shared their experiences as teachers in the programs. Public Comment: [via Zoom] D Fitzs requested additional information about El Sereno Independent Study High School. After public comment, staff answered questions from the board. Encina Middle School Development Update (I-2) Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Labor Relations Jim Shoemake, Program Specialist Nina Mancina and Encina Middle School Principal Shana Henry, Ed.D., provided an update on the progress of the Encina Middle School development process. Mr. Shoemake provided background information on the process, Ms. Mancina provided an overview of the design process for the 2020-2021 school year and Dr. Henry discussed the recent work and milestones in the process. Public Comment: [via Zoom] Rebecca Mackin made comments about the physical separation of the high school and middle school campuses. Mr. Hernandez welcomed Dr. Henry and stated he enjoyed previously speaking with her and hearing her vision for Encina Middle School. Ms. Costa shared that she also enjoyed talking with Dr. Henry to hear her ideas and share thinking with her. Ms. Costa also posed questions about the composition of the site-based design team, which Ms. Mancina addressed,

2285 and if the team would have input on the facility design, which Mr. Shoemake explained that the instructional model would drive the facility design, with input from site staff, students and community members. Ms. Creason thanked Ms. Mancina for all of her work and recognized how wonderful it was to get to know Dr. Henry. Ms. Creason asked for clarification regarding facility projects at Encina, which Mr. Shoemake explained was still in the discussion phase. Superintendent Kern commented that the instructional program would drive the needs of the facility. Dr. McKibbin inquired about the work of the West End Advisory Group and if feeder schools have been included in the process, which Ms. Mancina and Dr. Henry explained some of the previous and current outreach efforts that has taken place with the three feeder schools. Ms. Villescaz thanked Dr. Henry for her leadership and she acknowledged the desire to ensure the process is site-driven but hopes that the site staff feels supported with their decision-making efforts so progress can continue forward. New Board Policy 0415 – Equity (I-3) Assistant Superintendent Debra Calvin, Ed.D., introduced Director of Equity and Student Achievement Diana Marshall and Coordinator of Equity and Student Achievement Lori Vine who presented newly proposed Board Policy 0415 regarding equity. Ms. Marshall outlined the process which took place to develop the policy and Ms. Vine shared how the board policy and San Juan 8 Point Commitment to Educational Justice are aligned. Public Comments: [via Zoom] D Fitzs stated the item lacked transparency and she would be requesting additional information. Marina Gabel made comments about the San Juan 8 Point Commitment to Educational Justice and the teaching of social justice standards. After public comment, Ms. Villescaz invited board members to speak. Mr. Hernandez thanked the equity department for its work. Ms. Costa echoed thanks to the equity department for its work, which she said has been comprehensive and well thought out. Ms. Creason expressed her appreciation for the time and energy it has taken to get to this point and for the willingness to have hard conversations about the subject. Dr. McKibbin thanked the equity department for its work, including having courageous conversations and making significant changes that we can all be proud of. Ms. Villescaz thanked staff for bringing this forward and expressed appreciation for the district constantly evolving and making progress. Superintendent Kern thanked the board for supporting the work related to equity, which continues to be a focus for the district. Action was scheduled for November 17. Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Supplementary Retirement Plan (I-4) Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Paul Oropallo presented the topic. Superintendent Kern provided additional context on the item, noting that approval of this resolution would authorize the district to further explore the feasibility of offering the plan and identify which bargaining groups might meet the required threshold. Ms. Costa stated she believes this plan could be fiscally beneficial, with future financial challenges on the horizon, and she sees the decision to evaluate PARS within each bargaining group as a positive. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, to adopt Resolution No. 3010 approving the PARS supplementary retirement plan for certificated non-management, certificated management, classified non-management, classified management and confidential employees. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Variable Term Waivers (I-5) Mr. Oropallo presented the topic. It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, to approve the submission of seven Variable Term Waivers to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Assignment of Teachers Outside Regular Base Credential (I-6) Mr. Oropallo presented the topic. Public Comment: [via Zoom] D Fitzs stated the item lacked transparency and she does not agree with it. It was moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms. Creason, to adopt Resolution No. 3011 authorizing the assignment of certificated employees to areas outside their authorized credential during the 2020-2021 school year per Education Code sections 44256(b), 44258.2, 44263 and 44865. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez].

2286 District Committee Members Code of Conduct (I-7) Superintendent Kern introduced the topic, explaining that the board liaisons to the Local Control and Accountability Plan Parent Advisory Committee (LCAP PAC) expressed an interest in establishing a code of conduct policy for committee members and a districtwide policy on the use of social media. Ms. Creason spoke about staff and teachers working collaboratively to develop a policy that establishes rules and parameters to keep students safe, and not feeling uncomfortable due to the adult use of social media, without impeding staff and student relationships. Dr. McKibbin explained that a policy would provide for a better footing than what is in place right now, and it would allow any future concerns or complaints to be addressed more effectively than in the past. Superintendent Kern confirmed the policy would not be implemented retroactively. After hearing no requests for public comment, Ms. Villescaz invited board members to speak. Mr. Hernandez supports having a districtwide policy and, once established, would like to see it clearly communicated to everyone. Ms. Costa shared that she sees this as an opportunity to have each committee discuss the topic at its annual orientation meeting in September, and she noted that CSBA has numerous resources to draw upon to help with the development of the policy. Ms. Villescaz stated she looks forward to seeing future progress on this item, as it is more critical than ever to protect students in this environment. Board Reports (J) Mr. Hernandez stated he enjoyed touring the new Career Technical Education building at Del Campo High School, which will be ready in December. Ms. Costa shared that she attended the recent Curriculum and Standards Committee meeting, the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting, noting that she was impressed with the resiliency of parents and staff during the translation process, and the Special Education Parent Workshop, which focused on strategies to get students ready for the return to in-person learning. Ms. Creason applauded the creativity of teachers and staff who have worked to engage students in social interactions, and she gave a shout-out to schools who are hosting small group and 1:1 social-emotional counseling sessions and acknowledged the efforts of the Special Education Community Advisory Committee. Dr. McKibbin shared a poignant story of a bus driver working on a landscaping project at Pasteur Middle School, stating that he was impressed with the classified employees who are doing work outside of their regular classifications during the pandemic. Superintendent Kern commended Teamsters on the side letter of agreement. Ms. Villescaz reported on a number of items that she took part in including the presentation of the $50,000 contribution to the San Juan Education Foundation from the Sacramento Republic FC Foundation and Micron Technology to aid in eliminating the difficulties of distance learning during the pandemic; a virtual dance party at Greer Elementary School; the signing of the final bond documents last Friday; engaging as a participant in the Muslim Transition Age Youth Advocacy Group Town Hall, which addressed de-stigmatizing mental health for Muslim youth; joining the Meraki High School/Fair Oaks Rotary mentorship program and visiting classes via Zoom at Rio Americano High School, Encina Preparatory High School and Churchill Middle School. Future Agenda (K) Ms. Villescaz requested a future update on the transition to by-district elections. Visitor Comments (L) [via electronic comment form, and read aloud by Deputy Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli]: Tima Burgess thanked the board for delaying the start of school until January. Adjournment (M) At 9:46 p.m., there being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ ___________________________________ Paula Villescaz, President Kent Kern, Executive Secretary Approved: _________ :sc 11/17/2020

- Mr Allen can you hear the board room? - Yes, to begin when you are. - I call the meeting of the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education. I called the meeting of the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education to order there is one closed session item on tonight's agenda, conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. Pursuant to government code section 54956.9 Subsection D section one in Kincaid versus San Juan Unified School District Sacramento Superior Court Case 34202000286475. Mr. Allen, will you please give instruction to those in attendance via Zoom on how they can raise their hand if they have a comment on the closed session agenda item. (buzzing sound) - And I've just been made aware that we're having a technical (indistinct) President Villescaz and members in the board room can you hear me now? Good afternoon can you hear me now? - Yes, we can hear you, Mr. Allen. Mr. Allen, can you hear the board room? Mr. Allen, can you hear me. - And giving it another try, President Villescaz members in the boardroom, can you hear me now? - Can you hear us, we can hear you. - We can excellent. So just to make sure, let me one more time quickly go over the ways to actually I see that we have no attendees with us on the Zoom call. So I will move straight to our written submitted comment for closed session, which comes to us from Scott Rafferty, who writes. "I expect it to be admitted to Zoom "in advance of the closed session "and to deliver these comments live. "We've made a proposal "that we believe serves the interests of the district, "as well as the incumbents. "We're prepared to tone down the rhetoric "and focus on the details. "A special election is cost efficient "and allows these two districts to have a seat "at the redistricting table. "This proceeding was not intended "to displace any incumbents, "but to give the unrepresented areas "in your district representation. "If I remember map at any time "would have made it very difficult "to avoid pairing incumbent trustees. "It would be necessary to resolve this very quickly "in order to avoid motion practice "regarding the certification "and I will try to be available to do so." And that is the only written comment we have received at this point. - Thank you, Mr. Allen, we will now move into closed session and we will return to open session at 6:30. Allen can you hear the boardroom? - We can President Villescaz and I'm gonna start the recording now. - I call the meeting of the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education Board of Education back to order, the board is meeting in person at the District Office Boardroom, safely, physically distance is allowed with Sacramento County shift into the red or substantial tier of the state's COVID-19 risk monitoring system and aligned to state and local health guidance. Presenters will participate via the Zoom platform and are not present in the room. Public attendance is provided via the Zoom platform as well as a live stream on the district's YouTube channel. This 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 website. We thank you for joining us and for your patience. As we use this format in an effort to maximize participation and access during this time of social distancing and other restrictions. At this moment, I'll invite you to please stand for the virtual presentation of the colors by the Del Campo High School Air Force Junior ROTC. Thank you. Good evening and welcome I'm Paula Villescaz Board President. To my right is Dr. Michael McKibbin Board Vice-president to my left is Ms. Zima Creason Board Clerk, to her left is Ms. Pam Costa Board Member also to my right is Mr. Saul Hernandez Board Member and to his right is Superintendent Kern. Before we begin, I'd like to review the two methods that are available to submit public comment for tonight's meeting. The first option is to submit a public comment online using the comment form located on the district website at www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please submit a separate form for each item on which you are commenting. Comments received by 6:00 p.m. today have already been shared with all board members comments received after 6:00 p.m. tonight, including those submitted during the meeting, maybe read during the meeting, depending on time restrictions. Comments may only be submitted on an agenda item, up until the time the agenda item has been discussed. The second option is on the Zoom platform where you may use the Raise Your Hand feature. When you are called on, you may share a comment via audio during the meeting, please note that all public comments are subject to a two minute limit or approximately 1500 characters. With that we are at item D approval of the minutes. Are there any corrections to the minute? - President Villescaz I have one addition to make on the update of the Learning Model Continual I1, we wanted to add to mean that under the TK12 early childhood education will be part of reopening along with the TK12 System on January 5th, 2021. So we wanna make sure we get that on the record. - Appreciate the clarification. Are there any questions on that. Seeing none, is there a motion to approve the minutes for the October 13th. - As amended. - Item as amended? - I move. - It's been moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms.Creason. All those in favor, please indicate by saying aye. - Aye. - That was unanimous. We are at item E1 recognition of School Psychology Awareness Week. Dr. Calvin, please begin when you are ready. Mr. Allen, we are prepared to hear from Dr. Calvin when ready? - [Allen] Dr. Calvin will be on momentarily. - Thank you, Mr. Allen. - [Calvin] Good evening President Villescaz members of the board, Superintendent Kern and Ms. Cunningham. The Superintendent is recommending that the board adopt resolution number A397, proclaiming November 9th through November 13th, a School Psychology Awareness Week. Here to accept the resolution is school psychologist, Tracy Hewitt. - Good evening, Mrs. Villescaz, members of the board, Superintendent Kern and Ms. Cunningham. Thank you for recognizing school psychologist by adding the School Psychology Awareness Week to our district calendar. School psychologist or mental health professionals who specialize in academic support. And especially during this very unique time, we've had the opportunity to engage our skills with direct services to students, consultation with school teams, including support for staff wellness and collaboration with families to keep students engaged and accessing their education. And we thank you on, I thank you on behalf of the school psychologist for your support and your recognition, thank you. - Thank you very much, Ms. Hewitt and on behalf of the board, we thank you and are excited to acknowledge you. Don't typically do this, but I do wanna read just a part of the resolution and acknowledgement. Included in the resolution reads, School psychologists facilitate collaboration to help parents and educators identify and reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, create safe, caring schools and access community resources. And like everybody they've been working overtime to transition to our new learning environment and have continued to do it extraordinarily well and in service to our community. So we thank you very much and are proud to honor. Do any of my. - Thank you. (all applauding) A round of applause. Is there a motion to adopt resolution number A397 proclaiming the week of November 9th through 13th as school psychology awareness week? Salute, been moved by Ms. Costa and seconded by Mr. Hernandez. All those in favor, please indicate by saying aye. - Aye. - That was unanimous. Thank you very much for joining us this evening. And for all that you do. - [Hewitt] Thank you for having me. - With that we are at item E2, High School Student Council reports. Tonight we will hear from student representatives from Encina Preparatory High School and Del Campo High School. Welcome and let's begin with Angela Bernal from Encina. Angela, please begin when you are ready. - [Angela] Good evening President Villescaz, members of the board, Superintendent Kern and Ms. Cunningham. I am Angela Bernal ASP vice-president from Encina Preparatory High. To start off distance learning has heavily impacted students, teachers and staff at Encina. It has been difficult and stressful for many, especially seniors, since it is their final year in high school. Many students have internet and technical issues that interfered with their performance in their class. - Angela we've stopped being able to hear you, are you still with us? - [Angela] Activities, student government has also the Spear Week at the beginning of the year to celebrate the new year and get students excited for distance learning. This included dress-up days and lunch time activities where we played Kahoot and the near popular game among us. Seniors had a virtual scavenger hunt where some seniors went to have a good time online. We also have been welcoming our sixth graders by doing monthly web activities. The week of October 12th through 16th, was our homecoming week, where we put the home and homecoming and we came up with virtual spirit days to enhance school spirit. Highlights from our past and upcoming events can be seen on our Instagram page and see our underscore Bulldogs. Even though we have struggled with being distanced from everyone for so long, we had some students who have kept being positive and participated in our spirit days. When coming back into a hybrid model, there are a variety of opinions students and parents have. On one side, there are students eager to come back to school and be able to once again, have their hands on learning experience. And on the other hand, many are still shaken up and prefer to stay in distance learning until they feel safe enough. Personally, I believe that there will be many complications with the hybrid model, such as students getting confused what day or what classes to attend for the certain day they're given. And it would also be very hard to stop students from gathering amongst themselves in large groups. And especially during passing periods and lunch, and it would also be hard for them to follow precautions properly. In the end, I feel as if it's best to be safe and stay in distance learning for the better good of students staff and the community. This being our senior year has been very complicated and emotional journey, but we expect it to be a year full of joy and memories turned out to be a year where we will only remember our screens in the huge pile of homework. But on the bright side, this has opened many doors within the students and allow them to see things in a new perspective. This experience had many seniors work harder than they did before and new skills to help them achieve their goals. That's for sure it will be an unforgettable and life-changing year. Thank you for letting me speak, on behalf of Encina Preparatory High School. - Thank you very much, Angela, for joining us and for your report. I just wanna do a quick check, can you hear me? - [Angela] Yes. - Great, can I just ask you a favor? So somewhat coincidentally, right after your remark about some of your tech technology challenges, you cut out just a little bit, I was wondering if you can, and if you can't that's okay. Do you mind just repeating the line that came after that? I wanted to make sure we heard your full report. - [Angela] The line after technology issues. - Yeah, nope that one, perfect. - [Angela] Let's see, sorry would it be the one, sorry would it be the one? - No don't apologize. - [Angela] Would it be where it says, like talking about the hybrid model or the Hotspots and Chromebooks? - I think it was Hotspots and Chromebooks. I don't remember hearing about that. So I think that's where we lost you for just a bit and it wasn't too long, so just that piece, there would be helpful. - [Angela] Yeah, thanks to resources given to us, students were able to get Chromebooks and Hotspots to improve their distance learning experience. Although there are many difficulties, there are many students and staff that are working hard to bring out the positives in distance learning. - Perfect thank you so much, Angela. We really enjoy hearing our students speak and I wanted to make sure I got all of your feedback. I'm gonna turn it really quickly to see if any of my colleagues have questions or comments on your report. - Ms. Creason. - Thank you so much for your report. And I really appreciate you sharing the challenges as well. And I just want you to know that it's absolutely heard the stress levels that are present with the student body and staff and you know, everyone just doing the best that they can in this really challenging time. So just appreciate your realness, while we weather these waters together. In regarding the tech challenges and I thought that was incredibly fateful, that we had a tech challenge as we were talking about tech challenges. As a student, do you know where to go? When you experience a challenge, do you feel like you know what to do or who to go to for that help and that your student body also knows who to reach out to you for help? - [Angela] I feel like I personally know what to do. Usually I would just email a teacher, letting them know I have probleMs. I feel like most students know that they should contact their teachers or sometimes even their parents to let the school know they're having issues. We really have the teachers do a good job on letting students know all the information they need. - Right thank you so much. - My colleagues have any further questions for Angela. Thank you again for joining us we really appreciate it. And thank you for also for your report and your feedback as well. I definitely took that to heart as well and appreciated hearing from you directly. - Next to we hear from Kenzie Stokes from Del Campo. Kenzie please begin when you're ready. - [Kenzie] Okay, good evening President Villescaz members of the board, Superintendent Kern and Ms. Cunningham. I am Kenzie Stokes, ASP Vice-President, from Del Campo High School. First off I wanted to address how students themselves are doing with distance learning. It is ops sorry. I got a lot of information from them. Most students said distance learning is easier for them and way less stressful. They told me that they get their work done. And once they do, they have a lot of free time once they log off their last Zoom for the day, some students said, why would we go back January? Just a couple of days a week if it is not safe enough to go back full time. A few students also informed me that the distance learning is easier for high school students, but it's mostly a struggle for those in elementary school. Personally, I like distance learning. I just miss all the extracurricular activities that we probably will not be able to do, with we go back to school anyways. As for academics, I am doing just fine in my classes. All of my teachers are very helpful and very easy to get ahold of. On behalf of my peers they feel the same way. As we plan to go back in January me and my student government team have only talked a little bit, about what we plan on producing. Our teacher asked us what the top three things we wanna do when we come back. Most of us said how our student body really loves Homecoming Halls and Sports Aroma, which are two big events that we put on. But going back to a hybrid schedule, we don't know how that will look. I personally don't think we will be able to do either of them still being in a pandemic. We do not know how the rules will be by then, but we are hoping to do our normal lunchtime activities, canned food drive, rallies, hall, sports aroma and more. Being distant is hard for us leaders trying to bring school spirit virtually. We have learned that our student body doesn't really care for the things that we are trying to do. We recently did our first Spirit Week where students could dress up for the given day and submit a picture of them, dressed up to our social media, to then be put into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card. The most picture submissions we received one day was only seven. It is very frustrating to put in the effort to get those kinds of results. So we are just trying to normalize things as much as possible, given the circumstances. We had more success with selling our class shirts though. We sold them over a span of three weeks and it was very successful with the help of everyone posting it on social media. All classes have already had, or are going to have class fundraisers and those are going well too. Our athletic teams like baseball, water polo, football, cross country, volleyball and basketball have all been able to start conditioning, as of a couple of weeks ago. I have communicated with a few basketball and football players to see how they're liking it so far. They all said it is going well and it just feels good to be back on campus. As for upcoming events, we just put out a TikTok talent show, which is a popular app for students my age, where they can submit a school appropriate TikTok video to our social media account and it will be featured on our page. Whoever submits an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. We were planning to do another Spirit Week soon, and we'll be working on a way to get better participation outcomes, whether it be better incentives or something else. Overall, I am super proud of the effort and enthusiasm my student government team has this year. Everyone is so creative in finding ways to do the same thing we normally do in school, but accommodating them with the safety precautions we have to take now. Everyone has been working well to find ways to safely show school spirit virtually, and I am super excited to see all the things we will accomplish by the end of this school year, thank you. - Thank you Kenzie for your report, really appreciated hearing from you. Do my colleagues have any questions for Kenzie? - Miss Creason. - Thank you so much for your report. I want to just thank you for taking the time to pull your peers and bringing that collective feedback to your report. It really is helpful to hear what you're going through and your experience, but it's even greater when we hear about more kids experience in these short minutes that we hear get to hear from our students. I appreciate that, just what I acknowledged to the stressful times and you know, just acknowledge all the work that you're putting in to bring school spirit to your community. And I know it must be disappointing when we don't get the same results as we may have when we're in person, but you know, I encourage you to keep it up because it probably does lift up a lot of days. Lift up the days of a lot of kids that may be struggling. Just appreciate your commitment. Also, I did hear you say that for you and maybe some others that remaining in distance learning would be preferable and unless something changed, it's my understanding that the district's committed to letting distance learning be an option, even when we go back to a hybrid model, whenever, you know when we do that. So I don't know if you were aware of that, but I just wanted you to know that even when we do go back, you will have that option. So, you know families can make the choice of what works best for you. And then lastly, I'm really excited about this TikTok challenge. So I have TikTok, but I'm not really good at TikTok. So what should I search or what do I need to do to see your talent show? - [Kenzie] So we are posting all of them on our Del Campo Instagram. Do you have Instagram? - I do. - [Kenzie] Okay. - Don't know how to use it. (all laughing) - [Kenzie] Our main Del Campo Instagram. Let me look up the name for you. It's just Del Campo High School and we're gonna be posting them on there on our Instagram Stories, daily, as we get new submissions, we're posting them on there and then we're gonna make a collage of all of them on an actual post. - Okay thanks for that. That's so creative, I love it. Well, thanks so much for all you do. - [Kenzie] Thank you so much. - Any further questions from my colleagues? Mr. Hernandez. - Kenzie, I just you probably will be gone when I talk about this a little bit later, but I had the opportunity to go on campus on Tuesday, visit the new career tech building in the back. I don't know if you've gone back there, but it's gonna be amazing when you go back in January to see it, let them. - [Kenzie] I'm so excited. I have been on campus for sports and I have walked around a little bit and I'm excited to see the finished product. - It's amazing, thank you Kenzie. - Thank you. - Thank you again Kenzie for joining us and also just really appreciate a lot of your frank feedback. And I know, you know it's engagement is hard, especially virtually and so but the great part of your presentation was it sounds like you guys are gonna keep trying new things, which you know, really just appreciate all your work and efforts. And I do know how to use Instagram, but not TikTok so I'm gonna leave that to you, Ms. Creason to rally with us. - [Kenzie[ Thank you and yeah what we've learned is it always goes around better the second time around. So we're just gonna keep trying. (Kenzie laughing) - That advice is appreciated I think. thank you very much for joining us. We'd like to thank you for your reports and for being here tonight. Student voice is very important to the board and we really appreciate hearing from you directly. You're welcome to stay for the remainder of the meeting, but we realize you probably have a few other things to tend to and so we also invite you go back to that, to do list as well, but thank you again very much for joining us this evening. - Thank you have a great night. (all applauding) We are now at items E3 through E6. Mr. Allen do we have any reports from staff, board appointed slash district committees, employee organizations or other district organizations? - [Allen] I do not have any reports from board appointed committees or employee organizations. I believe there may be one staff report Mr. Kern. - You do have one staff report Mr. Kern, please begin when you are ready. - All right thank you. I wanted to provide the board and the community updates on a number of items tonight, first around our special education and bringing those students back. We are set to go on Monday, November 2nd. So next Monday for our self-contained Mod Severe classes, all classrooms are staffed. Transportation has been secured, side letters of agreements with our bargaining groups completed. Deescalation training provided for principals. Staff has the necessary PPE in place at sites. And we'll go over health guidelines with principals and teachers this week. We have approximately 470 students returning at 30 different sites. This includes 17 preschool elementary sites, three middle schools, seven high schools and our three centers. Just under 450 students chose to stay in distance learning for the time being and may stay as well When we returned. The entire system in January, so a little over 50% of our mods severe students, or we'll be returning to learning next week. Office of student learning assistance, met with staff to plan for in-person services for English learners, with a proposed start date of November 30th. We're targeting grades transitional kinder through two levels novice to one, and that equals approximately a thousand students. We have drafted a parent survey, the goal is to translate and get out to families this week. And we will begin conversations with the teacher's association regarding a side letter agreement next week. Student support court serv

1 San Juan Unified School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Paula Villescaz, President Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., Vice President Zima Creason, Clerk Pam Costa, Member Saul Hernandez, Member COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES Please be advised the Board of Education meeting will be conducted telephonically only. NOTICE is hereby given that a telephonic meeting of the Board of Education of the San Juan Unified School District is hereby called by the board president, and will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The district is taking all necessary steps to prevent and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our community. Therefore, in the interest of public health, in compliance with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-35-20, the California State Public Health Officer’s Order that included social-distancing guidelines and avoiding group gatherings, the Order issued by the Sacramento County Health Officer, directing all individuals to stay at home or at their residence and prohibiting all non-essential gatherings of any number, and all applicable provisions of federal and state law, this Board of Education meeting will be held telephonically. Staff and others presenting at the meeting will be calling in via the Zoom video conferencing platform from separate locations. Given the above-identified orders and the need to ensure the health and safety of the staff and the public as a whole, physical attendance by the public cannot be accommodated; however, the district is making significant efforts to ensure public participation during this Board of Education meeting, and has taken the following steps to assist the public in accessing the meeting: 1. Online Submission of Public Comment. Public comments may be submitted using the comment form located on the district website at http://www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please submit a separate form for each item on which you are commenting. Comments received by 6:00 p.m., on October 27, 2020, will be provided to the members of the board in writing prior to the meeting. Comments received after 6:00 p.m., on October 27, 2020, may be read on the record during this meeting. All public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes or approximately 1,500 characters. Any portion of a comment extending past two (2) minutes or the approximate 1,500-character limit may not be read aloud due to time restrictions. All written comments that are not read into the record will be provided to the board members for review, provided that such comments are received prior to the end of the meeting. Please be aware that written public comments, including your name, may become public information. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the board is unable to respond to any individual comments or questions regarding items not on the agenda; however, the board listens carefully to all public comments and appreciates community input and participation. 2. Zoom Video Conferencing. Members of the public can make public comments via the Zoom conferencing platform. Members of the public can access Zoom from a computer, mobile device or tablet at http://www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting. All public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes. 3. Translation/Interpretation. Translation and interpretation services will be made available upon request with advance notice. If you wish to utilize these services, please notify the district at (916) 971-7111, or stephanie.cunningham@sanjuan.edu by noon on October 26, 2020. This allows for the scheduling of appropriate translation staff and other resources. 4. Disability Accommodations. 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. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Our community’s health and safety is our highest priority. The business to be considered at this board meeting is on the following agenda:

2 Board of Education Agenda (REVISED) October 27, 2020 A. OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS – 5:15 p.m. 1. Visitor Comments (for closed session agenda item 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. B. CLOSED SESSION – 5:20 p.m. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: Kincaid v. San Juan Unified School District, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-00286475. C. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 6:30 p.m. D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – October 13, 2020, regular meeting, pages 2276-2281. E. ORGANIZATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6:35 p.m. 1. Recognition a. School Psychology Awareness Week (Calvin) Action: Adoption of Resolution No. A-397 proclaiming the week of November 9-13 as School Psychology Awareness Week. 2. High School Student Council Reports 3. Staff Reports 4. Board-appointed/District Committees 5. Employee Organizations 6. Other District Organizations 7. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (Government Code section 54957.1) F. VISITOR COMMENTS – 6:45 p.m. 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. G. CONSENT CALENDAR – G-1/G-6 – 7:15 p.m. Action: The administration recommends that the consent calendar, G-1 through G-6, regarding regular business items, be approved. Any item may be removed for further discussion and separate action following consideration of remaining agenda items. 1. *Personnel – appointments and separations. 2. *Purchasing Report – purchase orders and service agreements, change orders and construction and public works bids. 3. *Business/Financial Report – notices of completion and warrants and payroll. 4. Acceptance of the following gifts: Encina Preparatory High School: from Point West Rotary Club Foundation: $14,950. Family and Community Engagement: from Heights Church – for 650 headsets with microphones for K-3 students at Arlington Heights, Cambridge Heights, Carriage, Grand Oaks, Kingswood, Lichen, Skycrest and Woodside schools: $11,700. Greer Elementary School: from Point West Rotary Club Foundation – for childcare technology support for distance learning: $4,000; for distance learning educational prizes through Amazon: $3,000. Pershing Elementary School: from Joy Mathers – for books related to cultural diversity, inclusion and resilience, 3 infrared thermometers and 3 cases of copy paper: $370.95 Winston Churchill Middle School: from 99 Cent Only Store #176 – for cups, plates, napkins and other various party supplies: $4,000. 5. *Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. 6. *Approval of revisions to the following board policies: Board Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures, Board Policy 4119.1 Employee Sexual Harassment, Board Policy 5145.7 Student Sexual Harassment and Board Policy 5131.2 Bullying. (Discussed: 10/13/2020). *Material provided.

3 H. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued, if necessary) Discussion and action on the items removed from the consent calendar. I. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Independent Study and TK-8 Homeschool Update – 7:20 p.m. (Messer) Material provided. Report: regarding an update on the district’s Independent Study and TK-8 Homeschool programs. 2. Encina Middle School Development Update – 7:50 p.m. (Shoemake) Material provided. Report: regarding an update on the development of the Encina Middle School redesign. 3. New Board Policy 0415 - Equity – 8:20 p.m. (Calvin) Material provided. Discussion: regarding newly proposed Board Policy 0415, which pertains to equity. Action anticipated: 11/17/2020. 4. PARS Supplementary Retirement Plan – 8:30 p.m. (Oropallo) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 3010 approving the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) supplementary retirement plan for certificated non- management, certificated management, classified non-management, classified management and confidential employees. 5. Variable Term Waivers – 8:35 p.m. (Oropallo) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the submission of seven Variable Term Waivers to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 6. Assignment of Teachers Outside Regular Base Credential – 8:40 p.m. (Oropallo) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 3011 authorizing the assignment of certificated employees to areas outside their authorized credential during the 2020-2021 school year per Education Code sections 44256(b), 44258.2, 44263 and 44865. 7. District Committee Members Code of Conduct – 8:45 p.m. (Kern) Material provided. Discussion: regarding establishing a code of conduct policy for all committee members and a districtwide policy on the use of social media. J. BOARD REPORTS – 8:55 p.m. K. FUTURE AGENDA – 9:05 p.m. The board may wish to identify items to be discussed at future meetings and the reasons therefore. L. VISITOR COMMENTS – 9:10 p.m. B. CLOSED SESSION (continued, if necessary) Announcement of topics/announcement of actions. M. ADJOURNMENT – 9:15 p.m. The Board of Education welcomes and encourages the public’s participation at the board meetings and has devoted time

4 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). When an item indicates “material provided,” the additional information is available prior to the meeting in the Information and Communication Office, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, (916) 979-8281, or on the district website at www.sanjuan.edu. 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. NOTE: The times indicated are approximate. Mission Statement Valuing diversity and excellence, the San Juan Unified School District’s mission is to educate and inspire each student to succeed and responsibly contribute to a radically evolving world by providing innovative, rigorous, student-focused instruction and programs in a safe, caring and collaborative learning community.

2276 D 10/27/2020 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes October 13, 2020 Regular Meeting Board of Education 4:45 p.m. Call to Order (A) The October 13 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Paula Villescaz. The board met in-person at the district office, safely physically distanced as allowed with Sacramento County’s shift into the red, or substantial, tier of the state’s COVID-19 risk monitoring system and aligned to state and local health guidelines. Presenters participated via the Zoom platform and were not present in the board room. Public attendance was provided via the Zoom platform as well as a live stream on the district’s YouTube channel. Roll Call Present: Paula Villescaz, president Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., vice president Zima Creason, clerk Pam Costa, member Saul Hernandez, member Recess: Closed Session (B) The meeting was immediately recessed, with the board convening in closed session to consider a student enrollment in one case; to discuss with negotiator Jim Shoemake, Assistant Superintendent, Schools and Labor Relations, 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); and to conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to government code section 54956.9(d)(2)49070, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph 2 of Government Code section 54956.9(e) one case related to threatened California Voting Rights Act (“CVRA”) action: Attorney Scott Rafferty alleges the district’s at-large election method violates the CVRA and that the district is required to immediately take steps to make the transition to by-trustee area elections. Reconvene Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (C) At 6:30 p.m., four members of the Casa Roble Fundamental High School Air Force Jr. ROTC virtually led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Villescaz then explained the two methods (electronically or on Zoom) available to submit public comments for tonight’s meeting. Minutes Approved (D) It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Creason, that the minutes of the September 22 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Recognition: Week of the School Administrator (E-1) It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, to adopt Resolution No. A-396 proclaiming the week of October 11-17 as the Week of the School Administrator. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez].

2277 High School Student Council Reports (E-2) High School Student Council representatives Emily Wahl from El Camino Fundamental High School and Katy Moran from Casa Roble Fundamental High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. Employee Organizations (E-5) San Juan Teachers Association (SJTA) President Bill Simmons spoke about the physical reopening of schools and the return to in-person instruction. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (E-7) Ms. Creason reported that the board voted unanimously to accept a hearing panel’s recommendation in one enrollment in case number OM-01. Visitor Comments (F) [via Zoom]: Tom Nelson spoke about his removal as the chair of the Local Control and Accountability Plan Parent Advisory Committee (LCAP PAC). Tracy Kliewer expressed support for all students having the option to return to in-person learning. Christina Aguilar spoke regarding youth mental health supports. Jeremy Walley expressed concerns regarding distance learning and special education. Dure Shahwar Naveed expressed support for distance learning. Jacqueline Shields spoke about special education and parents having choice. Margo Frost shared information regarding a student absence notice. Warda Ali spoke about student mental health and an upcoming town hall regarding mental health. [via electronic comment form, and read aloud by Trent Allen, Senior Director of Community Relations]: Juan Yniguez made comments about the LCAP PAC and by-district elections. Scott Raffety made comments regarding board elections. Magali Kincaid expressed support for neighborhood elections and adding additional board members. Heather inquired if students will be given the same safety precautions in their classrooms as board members have in the board room. Kenneth Firl supports keeping open elections and not changing to neighborhood elections. Christian Pompa made comments about the role of teachers during distance learning. Ramona Landeros supports by-area elections and increasing the size of the board to seven members. Consent Calendar Approved (G-1/G-7) It was moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms. Creason, that the consent calendar items G-1 through G-7 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Personnel (G-1) Appointments, leaves of absence, separations and errata — approved as submitted. Purchasing Report (G-2) Purchase orders and service agreements, change orders, construction and public works bids and zero-dollar contracts — approved as submitted. Business/Financial Report (G-3) Notices of completion — approved as submitted.

2278 Gifts (E-4) Acceptance of gifts to Earl LeGette Elementary School, Howe Avenue Elementary, Laurel Ruff Transition School and McKinney-Vento Program. Disposal of Surplus Property (G-5) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to board policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. SJUSD Use of Facilities and Grounds Handbook and Fees (G-6) Approval of the revisions to the SJUSD Use of Facilities and Grounds Handbook and fees. Lease Amendment for Choices Charter School (G-7) Approval of the amendment to the 2020-2021 lease agreement for Choices Charter School at Billy Mitchell. Update on Learning Model Continuum (I-1) Superintendent Kern provided an update on the learning model continuum, which included information about the current efforts and planning that is underway to reinstate in-person learning. Mr. Kern spoke about the ever-changing state and local guidance from health officials and the lessons learned and challenges seen in other districts that have recently reopened with a hybrid model. Mr. Kern also explained that ongoing work includes discussions with labor partners, facility preparation and gathering feedback from families and staff. Superintendent Kern shared that current conversations would see students placed into one of three cohorts, with groups A and B attending in-person classes at alternating times and group C remaining in distance learning, with students in grades TK-12 returning to modified in-person learning starting January 5, 2021, and special education students with moderate to severe needs who are served in self-contained classrooms returning to modified in-person instruction beginning November 2, 2020. Maintenance and Operations Manager Chris Ralston presented detailed information about three areas of focus related to safety: distribution of PPE, building occupancy changes and cleaning behavior changes. Mr. Ralston discussed a variety of topics including PPE supplies, stickers and signage, barriers and clear guards, classroom layouts, ventilation, and daily and enhanced cleanings. Superintendent Kern announced that there are future plans for a COVID dashboard which would list the number of identified COVID cases in the district. Public Comments: [via Zoom] Amber B. made comments about students with IEPs, attendance and youth mental health. Debra Hillsman shared information about her daughter’s experiences with distance learning and stated she is disappointed with a January start date. Melissa Hartwick thanked the board for proceeding with caution and learning from other districts. Tenille Stewart expressed disappointment at the lack of agreement with the teachers union, stating that plans should have been finalized over the summer. Keri Wanner spoke in support of in-person learning. Justin Heeb stated that waiting until January to return is too long. Autumn Daniel’s father stated that a January start date is not an acceptable plan for elementary students. J Stevens and her daughter spoke in support of returning to in-person learning. Kristen Sorabji expressed disappointment with the lack of transparency and communication and is concerned about distance learning loss. Jessa Teel shared her family experiences with distance learning. Andi McKinney expressed disappointment that models are not in place and recommended improved communication such as providing a district roadmap or checklist on the website. Emily Allen shared her family experiences with distance learning, stating that the delay to in-person learning is wrong. Tara Skinner supports taking the necessary time to ensure the smoothest transition for both students and teachers.

2279 Melissa Watts made comments about returning to in-person learning. Isaiah Ellis’ mother expressed concerns about students wearing masks. Marina Gabel expressed support for returning to in-person learning. At 8:40 p.m., the board unanimously agreed to extend visitor comments to hear from speakers who were currently waiting in the queue with their hand raised by 8:45 p.m. Ghulam Murtaza Niazi, speaking on behalf of his father, said distance learning involves too much screen time and homework. Amy Stockett supports parent choice. Caden Stockett stated distance learning is not working and his senior year has been ruined. Louisa Burke expressed support for in-person learning. Jason Olson shared his concerns about distance learning. Ella Tomlin expressed support for not rushing back and creating a plan that works for everyone. Margo Frost shared her concerns about the level of communication and the challenges for working families. Kevin Jones supports returning to in-person learning. Luc Taylor supports continuing with distance learning. Stacie L. stated that, in the midst of the pandemic, she supports the board and that parents need to step it up. Natalie inquired how distance learning can be extended to January since Sacramento County changed the health order today. Caroline Digman shared her personal and professional experiences with distance learning. Arthur Clark supports not rushing back to in-person learning. Sabrina Bernardo expressed her concerns with waiting to return in January. Sabrina Bernardo’s son spoke about the need to go back quicker because virtual learning is too hard. Renee Reich shared that Sacramento County and science says it is fine to open now and kids should be in school. Ana Reilly commented about high school coaches not getting paid and supports a January return date. Katie Reid supports regular education students returning prior to January. Niki Martasian supports continuing with distance learning and hopes for continuity. Lily Sorabji shared her experiences with distance learning at Del Dayo and her brother also stated he wants to return to in- person learning. Teresa Doe shared her thoughts as both an employee and parent in the district. Christa Green expressed that she is proud of the work of the district, teachers and staff. Caroline Castaneda expressed support for the January start date with the option for continued distance learning. Tracy Ferris stated she would like to see a plan and more facts.

2280 Theresa inquired about the data which justifies continued school closures. After visitor comments, Ms. Villescaz invited board members to speak. Mr. Hernandez acknowledged the frustrations of parents, thanked the special education teachers who will be returning in November and inquired if homeschool would still be an option, which Superintendent Kern explained that both homeschool and independent study would remain as options. Ms. Costa thanked everyone for their comments, acknowledged how difficult the pandemic is for everyone, expressed appreciation to staff who is working to prepare the facilities and establish reopening plans and expressed support for a cautious reopening in order to keep students, staff and the community safe. Ms. Creason acknowledged everyone’s frustration and sadness and she recapped some of the planning that has taken place over the past months. Dr. McKibbin made comments related to reopening plans and thanked everyone who has worked hard on distance learning. Ms. Villescaz inquired about the next steps in the learning continuum plan, which Superintendent Kern explained would include finalizing a model and then communicating the details to families and staff. Mr.