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2230 D 04/14/2020 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes March 31, 2020 Special Meeting Board of Education 6:30 p.m. Open Session/Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance (A) In the interest of public health, in compliance with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recently issued 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, the March 31 special meeting was conducted telephonically via the Zoom video conferencing platform. The meeting was called to order by the president, Paula Villescaz. After the pledge of allegiance, Ms. Villescaz explained the two methods (via e-mail or on Zoom) available to submit public comments for tonight’s meeting. Roll Call Present (via Zoom from separate locations): Paula Villescaz, president Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., vice president Zima Creason, clerk Pam Costa, member Saul Hernandez, member Minutes Approved (B) It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Ms. Creason, that the minutes of the March 10 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Visitor Comments (C) [received via e-mail prior to the meeting] Jeff Welch expressed his concerns about schools being closed for the rest of the school year and the impact on the families of first responders. Bill Simmons, president of the San Juan Teachers Association (SJTA), provided an update on the collaborative efforts of SJUSD and SJTA in response to COVID-19. Consent Calendar Approved (D-1/D-10) It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Creason, that the consent calendar items D-1 through D-10 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Personnel (D-1) Appointments, leaves of absence and separations — approved as submitted. Purchasing Report (D-2) Purchase orders and service agreements, change orders and construction and public works bids, piggyback contracts and zero-dollar contract — approved as submitted.

2231 Business/Financial Report (D-3) Quarterly investment report and warrants and payroll — approved as submitted. Gifts (D-4) Acceptance of gifts to Bella Vista High School, the Department of Equity and Student Achievement and Greer Elementary School. Disposal of Surplus Property (D-5) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to board policy (BP) 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. Grant: Head Start and Early Head Start Grant Application (D-6) Approval to submit and implement, if funded, the following grant: Head Start and Early Head Start Grant Application 2020- 2021. Amendment to Lease Amendment for 6240 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights (D-7) Approval of the first amendment to the lease agreement at 6240 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, California, for additional storage space for surplus furniture due to bond construction projects. Watt Avenue Property and Business Improvement District (D-8) Approval of the petition to Sacramento County to renew the Watt Avenue Property and Business Improvement District. Resolution No. 2984: Lease Amendment for Cottage Elementary School New Construction Project (D-9) Adoption of Resolution No. 2984 approving the first amendment to the lease agreement for the Cottage Elementary School new construction project. Resolution No. 2985: Design/Build Contract Amendment for Del Campo High School New Science/Media Building and CTE Modernization Project (D-10) Adoption of Resolution No. 2985 approving the first amendment to the design/build contract for the Del Campo High School new science/media building and CTE modernization project. California Voting Rights Act Public Hearing No. 1: Potential Composition of By-Trustee Areas Pursuant to Elections Code section 10010, subdivision (a)(1) (F-1) General Counsel Linda Simlick introduced Larry Ferchaw, demographer from Cooperative Strategies, who gave a presentation on the process and potential criteria for drawing trustee-area boundary maps. Mr. Ferchaw provided background information on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and then gave an overview of the process and timeline. Michelle Cannon, attorney from Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law, noted that the current timeline could potentially be impacted by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-34-20, but recommended proceeding with the current course of action until further clarification is received from the governor’s office. Mr. Ferchaw discussed considerations related to the potential trustee areas, including identifying mapping factors; and he noted that district demographics, based on the most recent 2010 census data, would be utilized only for the November 2020 implementation process and another set of maps would need to be drawn after the 2020 census data is reported. Mr. Ferchaw shared that Latinos make up the largest protected class in the district, noting that there is not a single high area of concentration as they reside across the district. Mr. Ferchaw concluded the presentation by providing examples of feedback/input for the mapping process and explained next steps. Ms. Villescaz declared the topic of the CVRA Public Hearing No. 1 regarding the potential composition of by-trustee areas a public hearing and asked for public input. Visitor Comments (via Zoom): Scott Rafferty spoke regarding the CVRA safe-harbor provision, the need for representation west of Watt Avenue, the establishment of seven trustee areas, and suggested conducting public outreach during the current meal distribution times. Juan Yniguez voiced his support for by-area elections and the establishment of seven trustee areas. Visitor Comments: [received via email before/during the meeting] Kula Koenig supports the creation of equitable trustee areas. Danielle Laurence supports the creation of equitable trustee areas. Molly Reagh supports the creation of equitable trustee areas.

2232 Scott Rafferty, on behalf of Neighborhood Elections Now, provided comments and data intended to facilitate meaningful public discussion of the criteria for mapping. Tamie Dramer, on behalf of Organize Sacramento, expressed support for by-district elections. Amy Kassouni thanked the board for moving forward with by-district elections and favors seven trustee areas. Magali Kincaid shared that the map should be representative of the most disenfranchised communities. Damaris Canton supports by-district elections, which she hopes will change the academic outcomes for students of color and poverty. Patricia Johnson supports by-district elections and increasing the size of the board from five to seven members. Camille Wise supports the creation of equitable trustee areas. Aaron Miner supports trustee areas that represent underserved and poor communities in a coherent, undivided manner. Holly Ramsay supports a map that establishes areas where people can vote for someone like themselves, which she says will increase equity. There being no further comments, Ms. Villescaz declared the public hearing closed and invited board members to speak. Mr. Hernandez stated that he supports having at least one middle school and one comprehensive high school in each established trustee area. Ms. Costa stated that she concurs with the comments made by Mr. Hernandez, and she asked Mr. Ferchaw what factors other school districts have considered, beyond those required by law. Mr. Ferchaw stated that school attendance boundaries or roads are common factors that are considered, but often there is no overarching criteria. Ms. Creason stated that she agrees schools should be equally distributed amongst the potential trustee areas, and she said that she is hopeful the Zoom meeting platform and rushed process will still allow for meaningful public input, stating that she supports various means of outreach to engage the public in the process while still social distancing. Dr. McKibbin asked clarifying questions regarding communities of interest and topography and stated that he supports establishing trustee areas that serve multiple schools. Ms. Villescaz posed questions related to the 2010 census data and the American Community Survey (ACS) data. Mr. Ferchaw described the limitations of using the ACS data and explained how other data points could be used in the process. Ms. Villescaz stated that she supports using school attendance boundaries and matriculation patterns as potential factors. Superintendent Kern shared that staff has been discussing various outreach options in order to get community feedback on the topic. Adjournment (M) At 7:33 p.m., there being no further announcements or business, the special meeting was adjourned. ___________________________________ Kent Kern, Executive Secretary ________________________________ Paula Villescaz, President Approved: 04/14/2020 :sc

1 San Juan Unified School District Special Meeting of the Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES Please be advised the Board of Education meeting will be conducted electronically only. This is an update from the public notice published in the Sacramento Bee. 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, March 31, 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 recently issued 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. All board members, 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. E-mail Submission of Public Comment. Public Comments for an agendized item may be emailed to boardcomment@sanjuan.edu. In the subject line, please identify the agenda item the comment addresses, including the agenda item number and title. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate e-mail for each item on which you are commenting. Comments received by 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2020, will be provided to the members of the board in writing prior to the meeting. Comments received after 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2020, will be read on the record during this meeting. All public comments via e-mail submission will be limited to two (2) minutes or approximately 300 words. Any portion of a comment extending past two (2) minutes or the approximate 300-word 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/march31. 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 March 30, 2020. This allows for the scheduling of appropriate translation staff and other resources. Paula Villescaz, President Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., Vice President Zima Creason, Clerk Pam Costa, Member Saul Hernandez, Member

2 Disability Accommodations. A person with a disability may contact the Board of Education office at (916) 971-7111 or e-mail 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. Board of Education Agenda March 31, 2020 Special Meeting Board of Education 6:30 p.m. A. OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 6:30 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – March 10, 2020, regular meeting, pages 2225-2229. C. VISITOR COMMENTS – 6:35 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. D. CONSENT CALENDAR – D-1/D-10 – 7:05 p.m. Action: The administration recommends that the consent calendar, D-1 through D-10, regarding regular business items, be approved. Any item may be removed for further discussion and separate action following consideration of remaining consent agenda items. 1. *Personnel – appointments, leaves of absence and separations. 2. *Purchasing Report – purchase orders and service agreements, change orders, construction and public works bids, piggyback contracts and zero-dollar contract. 3. *Business/Financial Report – quarterly investment report and warrants and payroll. 4. Acceptance of the following gifts (# = donor’s est.): Bella Vista High School: from Bella Vista Boys Volleyball ASB Club – for volleyball equipment: $4,622.47. Department of Equity and Student Achievement: from Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento: $1,700. Greer Elementary School: from San Juan Education Foundation – for Reading STARS Grant: $1,800. 5. *Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. 6. *Approval to submit and implement, if funded, the following grant: Head Start and Early Head Start Grant Application 2020-2021. 7. *Approval of the first amendment to the lease agreement for the storage space for district surplus furniture at 6240 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, California. 8. *Approval of the petition to Sacramento County to renew the Watt Avenue Property and Business Improvement District. 9. *Adoption of Resolution No. 2984, approving the first amendment to the lease agreement for the Cottage Elementary School new construction project. 10. *Adoption of Resolution No. 2985, approving the first amendment to the design/build contract for the Del Campo High School new science/media building and CTE modernization project. *Material provided. E. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued, if necessary) Discussion and action on the items removed from the consent calendar.

3 F. BUSINESS ITEM 1. California Voting Rights Act Public Hearing No. 1: Potential Composition of By-Trustee Areas pursuant to Elections Code section 10010, subdivision (a)(1) – 7:10 p.m. (Simlick) Material provided. The district’s demographer will be making a presentation. Public Hearing: The Board of Education will hold a public hearing to receive input from the community on the trustee-area map creation process and elections sequencing, pursuant to Elections Code section 10010(a)(1) and other applicable provisions of law. G. ADJOURNMENT – 7:40 p.m. 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.

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1 San Juan Unified School District Special Meeting of the Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES Please be advised the Board of Education meeting will be conducted electronically only. This is an update from the public notice published in the Sacramento Bee. 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, March 31, 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 recently issued 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. All board members, 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. E-mail Submission of Public Comment. Public Comments for an agendized item may be emailed to boardcomment@sanjuan.edu. In the subject line, please identify the agenda item the comment addresses, including the agenda item number and title. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate e-mail for each item on which you are commenting. Comments received by 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2020, will be provided to the members of the board in writing prior to the meeting. Comments received after 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2020, will be read on the record during this meeting. All public comments via e-mail submission will be limited to two (2) minutes or approximately 300 words. Any portion of a comment extending past two (2) minutes or the approximate 300-word 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/march31. 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 March 30, 2020. This allows for the scheduling of appropriate translation staff and other resources. Paula Villescaz, President Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., Vice President Zima Creason, Clerk Pam Costa, Member Saul Hernandez, Member

2 Disability Accommodations. A person with a disability may contact the Board of Education office at (916) 971-7111 or e-mail 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. Board of Education Agenda March 31, 2020 Special Meeting Board of Education 6:30 p.m. A. OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 6:30 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – March 10, 2020, regular meeting, pages 2225-2229. C. VISITOR COMMENTS – 6:35 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. D. CONSENT CALENDAR – D-1/D-10 – 7:05 p.m. Action: The administration recommends that the consent calendar, D-1 through D-10, regarding regular business items, be approved. Any item may be removed for further discussion and separate action following consideration of remaining consent agenda items. 1. *Personnel – appointments, leaves of absence and separations. 2. *Purchasing Report – purchase orders and service agreements, change orders, construction and public works bids, piggyback contracts and zero-dollar contract. 3. *Business/Financial Report – quarterly investment report and warrants and payroll. 4. Acceptance of the following gifts (# = donor’s est.): Bella Vista High School: from Bella Vista Boys Volleyball ASB Club – for volleyball equipment: $4,622.47. Department of Equity and Student Achievement: from Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento: $1,700. Greer Elementary School: from San Juan Education Foundation – for Reading STARS Grant: $1,800. 5. *Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. 6. *Approval to submit and implement, if funded, the following grant: Head Start and Early Head Start Grant Application 2020-2021. 7. *Approval of the first amendment to the lease agreement for the storage space for district surplus furniture at 6240 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, California. 8. *Approval of the petition to Sacramento County to renew the Watt Avenue Property and Business Improvement District. 9. *Adoption of Resolution No. 2984, approving the first amendment to the lease agreement for the Cottage Elementary School new construction project. 10. *Adoption of Resolution No. 2985, approving the first amendment to the design/build contract for the Del Campo High School new science/media building and CTE modernization project. *Material provided. E. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued, if necessary) Discussion and action on the items removed from the consent calendar.

3 F. BUSINESS ITEM 1. California Voting Rights Act Public Hearing No. 1: Potential Composition of By-Trustee Areas pursuant to Elections Code section 10010, subdivision (a)(1) – 7:10 p.m. (Simlick) Material provided. The district’s demographer will be making a presentation. Public Hearing: The Board of Education will hold a public hearing to receive input from the community on the trustee-area map creation process and elections sequencing, pursuant to Elections Code section 10010(a)(1) and other applicable provisions of law. G. ADJOURNMENT – 7:40 p.m. 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.

2225 B 03/31/2020 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes March 10, 2020 Regular Meeting Board of Education 4:30 p.m. Call to Order (A) The March 10 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Paula Villescaz. Roll Call Present: Paula Villescaz, president Michael McKibbin, Ed.D., vice president Zima Creason, clerk Pam Costa, member Saul Hernandez, member Workshop: Federal Title I, Part A, Grant Considerations (A-1) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Debra Calvin, Ed.D. introduced Director of Student Learning Assistance Roxanne Mitchell and Title 1 Program Manager Gwyn Dellinger, who gave a presentation on the Federal Title I, Part A grant. Ms. Dellinger provided background information and explained the district’s current method of allocating the $13 million of Title 1 grant funding, including the required and allowable reservations as well as school-site allocations, noting the inequitable distribution of funds under the current centralized method. Ms. Mitchell explained that a redesign of the district’s Title I allocation method is proposed, which would provide an opportunity for alignment and correction by establishing allocation options that reflect a more equitable allocation of resources. Ms. Mitchell stated that the development of a new Title I funding formula would be a slow, collaborative process with stakeholders to identify priorities of resource allocations for implementation beginning with the 2021-22 school year. Staff answered questions from the board regarding the current allocation method, free and reduced-price meal applications, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, opportunities for stakeholder feedback and proposed timelines. Ms. Bassanelli, deputy superintendent of schools and student support, noted the need for clear and transparent priorities related to equitable distribution practices. Superintendent Kern explained, a redesign would potentially get more support to the neediest schools. Dr. Calvin noted that two additional schools have been identified as Title I for next year, which will increase the total to 28 schools. This item will return to the board for action at a future date. Recess: Closed Session (B) The workshop was recessed at 5:25 p.m., with the board convening in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to consider a student expulsion in one case (Education Code section 48918[f]) and to conference with legal counsel – pending litigation: significant exposure to litigation, Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) (one case). Reconvene Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (C) At 6:30 p.m., four members of the Del Campo High School Air Force Junior ROTC led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes Approved (D) It was moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms. Creason, that the minutes of the February 25 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez].

2226 High School Student Council Reports (E-1) High school student council representatives Sara Petrisor and Kassi Vogt from Casa Roble Fundamental High School and Rachel Lawal and Brianna Huynh from Mira Loma High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. Staff Reports (E-2) Superintendent Kern and Senior Director of Community Relations Trent Allen provided an update on the efforts underway in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Board-appointed/District Committees (E-3) Local Control and Accountability Plan Parent Advisory Committee (LCAP PAC) chair Tom Nelson updated the board on the recent work of the committee. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (E-6) Ms. Creason reported that the board voted unanimously to accept a hearing panel’s recommendation of one expulsion in case number S-26. Visitor Comments (F) Two student representatives from the Lichen K-8 student senate spoke regarding the excessive use of single-use plastic straws in the district. Mary Beth Barber expressed her thoughts regarding community health, particularly the concept and implementation of mandatory handwashing in schools. Consent Calendar Approved (G-1/G-9) Visitor Comment: Scott Rafferty spoke regarding item G-6, suggesting a clarification in the resolution. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, that the consent calendar items G-1 through G-9 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Personnel (G-1) Appointments, leaves of absence and separations — 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, Greer Elementary School and McKinney-Vento program. Disposal of Surplus Property (G-5) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to board policy (BP) 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. Resolution No. 2981 School Board Election Order (G-6) Adoption of Resolution No. 2981 School Board Election Order. CIVITAS Senior Award Scholarships (G-7) Approval of CIVITAS senior award scholarships for four students at Rio Americano High School. Grant: Learning Communities for School Success Program 2020-2023 (G-8) Approval to implement, if funded, the following grant: Learning Communities for School Success Program 2020-2023. Grant: K-12 Strong Workforce Program, Career Technical Education Program Grant 2019-2022 (G-9) Approval to implement, if funded, the following grant: K-12 Strong Workforce Program, Career Technical Education Program Grant 2019-2022.

2227 Second Interim Budget Report (I-1) Deputy Superintendent Kent Stephens presented the 2019-2020 Second Interim Report, certifying the Second Interim Report as positive, with the understanding of the fiduciary responsibility to maintain fiscal solvency for the current and subsequent two fiscal years. The Second Interim Report reflects actual revenue and expenditures through January 31, 2020, forecasts the remainder of the 2019-2020 fiscal year and provides a multiyear projection for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. Ms. Villescaz acknowledged the uncertainty of the upcoming Governor’s May (budget) Revision and inquired about the unanticipated decline in student enrollment. Superintendent Kern discussed enrollment, staffing and the work of the district’s Budget Review Committee. Ms. Villescaz reiterated the district’s long-standing commitment to not spend one- time funds on ongoing expenses, and commented on concentration grant funding and the demographic shift in the district. It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Ms. Creason, to approve the 2019-2020 Second Interim Report and the budget revision reflecting projected-year budget totals and the positive certification of the district’s ability to maintain fiscal solvency for the current and subsequent two fiscal years. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. California Voting Rights Act – Intent to Transition to By-Trustee Area Board Elections (I-2) General Counsel Linda Simlick introduced Michelle Cannon, an attorney from Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law, who gave a presentation on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). Ms. Cannon explained that CVRA addresses “racially polarized voting,” and she provided detailed information on the process to transition from the current at-large election system to a by-trustee area model for the 2020 election cycle. Ms. Cannon went on to explain the next steps in the process, which includes applying for a waiver of the election requirement from the State Board of Education (SBE), hiring a demographer to develop trustee areas and receiving approval from the County Committee. Superintendent Kern noted that the County Committee meeting would likely take place on the east side of the district, so the committee can attend a similar meeting in Folsom on the same night. Ms. Cannon reviewed the estimated timelines and list of other considerations. She noted that the additional actions to satisfy the SBE waiver requirements, which included notifying bargaining groups and conducting meetings with the LCAP PAC and DELAC advisory groups, have already taken place. Ms. Costa shared that she supports preventing racially polarized voting, stating that she is sorry that the process is rushed and does not allow time to be thoughtful and deliberate, and that all five board members are advocates for all district students. Ms. Creason stated she supports by-trustee area elections, but she expressed concern about the cost and timing of the process, apologized for lack of stakeholder engagement due to the rushed legal deadlines and is disappointed that all demographic groups will not be accurately reflected in the 2020 voting cycle. Dr. McKibbin said that he will vote to approve this resolution, but expressed concerns about the process regarding the potential lack of representation from all groups, the creation of trustee areas creating fiefdoms and the expense and rushed timelines. Dr. McKibbin remarked that no matter how elected, this board will continue to represent each child in the district. Mr. Hernandez stated he would support the resolution and asked for community input on the topic. Ms. Villescaz asked clarifying questions regarding the SBE waiver process, which Ms. Cannon answered. Ms. Villescaz concurred with the comments made by her colleagues, stating that she wishes the money spent on this process could instead be spent on students. Ms. Villescaz expressed interest in creating guiding principles to be used by current and future board members; Superintendent Kern suggested getting input and feedback from district committees in order to represent all. Visitor Comments: Magali Kincaid expressed her thoughts regarding the need for more diverse representation, stating she looks forward to this change. Patricia Johnson expressed her support for by-trustee area elections. Timothy Irvine voiced his appreciation for making this change now, rather than waiting, and suggested a shift to a seven- member board. Juan Yniguez expressed his concerns and recommended using evidence-based information to shift to a seven-member board. Damaris Canton stated she was glad to hear the board supports the change and hopes it will help address inequalities for black, brown and poor students. David Hildebrand encouraged the board to act now and pass the resolution. Scott Rafferty explained this is a basic civil rights violation that needs to be rectified now.

2228 Ed Murray urged a yes vote on the resolution, which he believes will eliminate, not just minimize, racially polarized voting. Blaire Murray stated it is important that diverse voices are heard. Kendra Lewis expressed her support for by-trustee area elections. Caroline Flores expressed her concerns regarding poverty in schools and stated she supports the use of a Latino-friendly demographer and the establishment of seven trustee areas. Herman Barahona, speaking on behalf of United Latinos, thanked the board for supporting this voter-rights issue. After visitor comments, Ms. Cannon clarified for Ms. Creason that the term “racially polarized voting” is from CVRA, not language that the district created. It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, to adopt Resolution No. 2982, declaring the intent to transition from at-large to by-trustee area board elections. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Public Hearing: California Voting Rights Act – Waiver of Election Requirement (I-3) General Counsel Linda Simlick presented the topic. Ms. Villescaz declared the topic of seeking a State Board of Education waiver of the election requirement a public hearing and the public was invited to speak. Visitor Comment: Scott Rafferty expressed his support for by-trustee area elections, stating that it will give the board a stronger connection to voters. Following public comment, it was moved by Ms. Creason, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 2983 authorizing the superintendent to seek a waiver from the State Board of Education. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Tentative Agreement: CSEA (I-4) Assistant Superintendent of School and Labor Relations Jim Shoemake stated that the one-time, off-schedule payment will not increase employees’ base compensation. There being no public comments, it was moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms. Costa, that the tentative agreement between California School Employees Association (CSEA) and San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD) be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Recommendation for Reducing or Discontinuing Particular Kinds of Services (TK-12 Certificated) (I-5) Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Paul Oropallo presented the topic. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, to adopt Resolution No. 2972, reducing or discontinuing particular kinds of services and the corresponding amount of certificated staffing that will be reduced as a result. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Ms. Creason, to adopt Resolution No. 2973, establishing criteria to apply to break a tie in seniority for certificated staff affected by program reductions and who have the same date of hire. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Recommendation for Reducing or Eliminating Certain Certificated Services in the Early Childhood Education Program (I-6) Mr. Oropallo presented the topic. It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 2974, reducing or eliminating certain certificated positions in the Early Childhood Education Program, effective June 30, 2020, because of lack of work and/or lack of funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. It was moved by Dr. McKibbin, seconded by Ms. Creason, to adopt Resolution No. 2975, establishing criteria to apply to break a tie in seniority for certificated staff affected by program reductions and who have the same date of hire. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez].

2229 Notice of Intent to Reduce Classified Positions (I-7) Mr. Oropallo presented the topic. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Dr. McKibbin, to adopt Resolution No. 2971, reducing or eliminating certain classified positions, effective June 30, 2020, due to lack of work and/or lack of funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Villescaz, McKibbin, Creason, Costa, Hernandez]. Board Resolutions (I-8) In order to gauge interest from the board, Ms. Villescaz initiated a discussion regarding the passage of board resolutions that encompass a broader range of topics. Dr. McKibbin expressed support for the idea, but questioned how to establish parameters. Ms. Villescaz stated, she envisions the establishment of agreed-upon guidelines, rather than a review committee. Ms. Creason stated, she likes the idea and supports having a process and identifying parameters and that such resolutions are meaningful to the community. Mr. Hernandez commended that since board members are elected on a nonpartisan basis, he is reluctant about adopting resolutions that make a political statement, but would be open to topics that relate to students and the district. Ms. Costa said she is open to considering adopting resolutions that support district students, staff and families, but has concerns with divisiveness; politically motivated resolutions; the use of resolutions, rather than policies and procedures, to correct district problems; and time constraints during board meetings. Superintendent Kern suggested identifying and codifying the board’s common interests and messages

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