Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

3 Friday, January 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees TIME: 10:00 a.m. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - BREAKROOM 501 S SANTA FE AVENUE COMPTON, CA 90221 A. OPENING Subject 1. Webinar Information Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information OPEN SESSION Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81267777657 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699006833,,81267777657# or +13462487799,,81267777657# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 812 6777 7657 International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kkbivktyt =================================================================================== REVISANDO Y ESCUCHANDO LAS REUNIONES DE LA JUNTA Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para participar en el seminario web: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81267777657 Estimados padres, los servicios de interpretación se ofrecen en todas las reuniones de la Junta Directiva a las 6:00 pm en línea a través de la página web del distrito en el modo simultáneo, sólo tiene que hacer clic y unirse a la función de interpretación de zoom haciendo clic en la función de globo y seleccione el idioma español. También ofrecemos interpretación a través del equipo del sistema de interpretación ARG con auriculares y receptor para los padres que deciden asistir en persona y solicitar los servicios de interpretación de la reunión de la Junta Directiva. Queremos apoyar a la comunidad latina con servicios de interpretación. File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 2. Call to Order - Board President, Micah Ali - 10:00 a.m. Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information, Procedural File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information, Procedural Micah Ali President Satra Zurita Vice-President Alma Taylor Pleasant Clerk Ayanna Davis Ed.D. Legislative Representative Sandra Moss Member Denzell Perry Member Michael D. Hooper Jr. Member Dr. Darin Brawley Superintendent File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 4. Codified Statute of Board Policy 9250 - Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information Background Board Policy 9250 If a member does not attend all Board meetings during the month, he/she is eligible to receive a percentage of the monthly compensation equal to the percentage of meetings attended unless otherwise authorized by the Board in accordance with the law. (Education Code 35120) A member may be paid for meetings he/she missed when the Board, by resolution, finds that he/she was performing designated services for the district at the time of the meeting or that he/she was absent because of illness, jury duty or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board. (Education Code 35120) File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 5. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 6. Invocation Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural File Attachments B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS on CLOSED SESSION ITEM/S Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information Any individual who would like to address the Board of Trustees regarding items set forth in the Closed Session Section may do so by signing in ten-minutes prior to the start of the meeting. File Attachments C. Hear Specific Charges Against Employee(s) if Employee(s) Received a Disciplinary Notice and Requests that Charges be Heard in Open Session Subject 1. Hear Specific Charges Against Employee(s) if Employee(s) Received a Disciplinary Notice and Requests that Charges be Heard in Open Session Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. 24/25-142a - MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION AGENDA. ***MOTION CARRIES*** Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sandra Moss, second by Michael Hooper. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2. Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Suspension / Reassignment / Release / Nonreelection / Nonreemployment / Leave/Resignation / Reinstatement (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 3. Personnel Matters Public Employee Appointments (Government Code Section 54957) Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural Public Employee Appointments (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) - Superintendent - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Senior Director - Directors - Administrator - Administrator Intern - Principal - Assistant Principal - Curriculum Specialist K-12 - Administrator - Special Needs - Instructional Support Administrator - Coordinator File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 4. Conference With Legal Counsel (Existing Litigation) - (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion - Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Wellness Initiative Report - Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Civil Action No. 8.16-CV-1695-CJC-KESx Employee ID# CW7780909 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: BC665118, Claim No: 531659 - Fiscal Year 2017/2018 US District Court Central District of California, Case No. EDCV21-219, Claim No. 562713 - Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Student ID No. 851980 - Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 20STCV49718, Claim No: 590132 - Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 21STCV43876, Claim No: 590570 PERB Case No.: LA-CE-6632-W Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 5:20-cv-02233-DMG, Claim No: 592957 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22STCV27241, Claim No: 601656 - Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22STCV29393, Claim No: 603736 Cayla J. v. State of California, Alameda Superior Court, Case No: RG20084386 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22CMCV00565, Claim No. 603413 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22TCV28726, Claim No. 609121 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22STCV27189, Claim No. 601501 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22TCV33132, Claim No. 615333 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22CMCV00707, Claim No. 608069 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22CMCV00481, Claim No. 607583 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 23CMCV00129, Claim 609119 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCP00205, Claim No. 622597 - Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 21STCV18915 ASCIP Claim No. 8609915 LA Superior Court, Case No. 22STCV16143 ASCIP Claim No. 0309916 LA Superior Court, Case No. 22CMCV00357 ASCIP Claim No. 1110645 LA Superior Court, Case No. 22CMCV00286 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22STCV38760 Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No: 22CMCV00593 Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No: 22CMCV00266 Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No: 22CMCV00661 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23STLC01112, Claim No. 615079 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCV00472, Claim No. 613764 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCV01239, Claim No. 610130 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCV01858, Claim No. 622388 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No:24STCV300085, Claim No. 635038 - Fiscal Year 2023/2024 OAH Case No. 2024081000 OAH Case No. 2024081029 OAH Case No. 2024081149 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00563, Claim No. 624500 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 23STCV24136, Claim No. 629473 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00243, Claim No. 630079 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00618, Claim No. 630650 - Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00835, Claim No. 629227 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01097, Claim No. 629468 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01347, Claim No. 644090 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01606, Claim No. 636426 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01503, Claim No. 645273 [Health & Safety Code  11362.768 (b)] (CMC, section 9-24.1.) (Penal Code section 830.32) File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 5. Conference With Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Including the Cases Identified Below Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Acquisition of Property: APN: 6160-006-006 EEOC No. 480-2014-0168 Employee ID# EX3616621 Case No. LA-CE-6010-E Employee ID# RJ0251357 (PERB) One Potential Case: OCR-09-15-1098 One Potential Case: Employee ID# WD7089435 vs. Compton USD One Potential Case: OCR-09-15-1401 One Potential Case: OCR 09-15-1390 One Potential Case: OCR-09-16-1534 One Potential Case: SID No. 881406 One Potential Case: 1 FMOT Case Two Potential Cases: Claim No. 629468 Two Potential Cases: SEIU Employee Grievances Multiple Potential Cases: ASCIP Claim No. 0811683 One Potential Case: Claim No. 635984 One Potential Case: Claim No. 638339 One Potential Case: Claim No. 636974 One Potential Case: Claim No. 641160 One Potential Case: Claim No. 641502 One Potential Case: Claim No. 640479 One Potential Case: Claim No. 645695 One Potential Case: Claim No. 647123 One Potential Case: Claim No. 648829 One Potential Case: Claim No. 649623 School - 19 73437 6061261 (Business & Administrative Services) Instructional Minutes Bond Measure File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 6. Conference with Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) / (e)(1): Four Potential Cases Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 7. Conference With Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Three potential cases Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 8. Conference With Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9: Consideration of One (1) Potential Case—Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Products Liability Litigation (Social Media Litigation) Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 9. Matters Related to Students Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action, Discussion No Items In This Meeting. File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 10. Conference Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Conference With Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representative: Adam Fiss Unrepresented Employee: Chief Administrative Officer Conference With Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representative: Adam Fiss Unrepresented Employee: Chief Administrative Officer Employee organizations: 1. California Schools Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 30 2. Compton Education Association (CEA) 3. Supervisory Employees Union (SEIU), Local 99 4. Teamsters Local 911-Subsitute Unit 5. AFT - Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Police Officers Association File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 11. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural No Items This Meeting. File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 12. Joint Powers Agency Issue Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural No Items This Meeting. File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 13. Security Matters Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural No Items This Meeting. File Attachments D. CLOSED SESSION Subject 14. Public Employees Complaints Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural There are no public employee complaints to address at this time. File Attachments E. OPEN SESSION Subject 1. 24/25-142b - MOTION TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Michael Hooper. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali E. OPEN SESSION Subject 2. 24/25-142c - REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting In Closed Session, the Board took action to: Approve the administrative assignment for Carlos Moran as Executive Director of Human Resources effective February 17, 2025. Motion by Michael Hooper, second by Satra Zurita. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali F. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OPEN SESSION Subject 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Agenda & Non-Agenda Items (Pursuant to Education Code 35145.5; and Government Code 54950, et seq.) Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information, Procedural NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC (Government Code 54954.3) : Every agenda for regular and special meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body's consideration of the item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. This section also allows governing boards the ability to establish reasonable procedures to ensure the proper functioning of Governing Board Meetings. Therefore, ANY individual who would like to address the Board should do so by signing in ten-minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Any person who has requested to speak concerning any item on the agenda or other matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Governing Board, at the discretion of the president or chairperson, may be granted three minutes to make a presentation, with the total time devoted to presentations not to exceed twenty (20) minutes . This is the public’s opportunity to provide input regarding any item on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting should contact the Superintendent or designee in writing at least two days before the meeting date. This is not meant to be a debating period. The Trustees will listen and not respond. Complaints and problems related to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent. Persons who have complaints against board members or staff are encouraged to seek resolution of those complaints by the utilization of the Compton Unified School District's written complaint procedure, rather than orally addressing them at a meeting. Speakers are cautioned that under California law no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting. ========================================================================================= Para aquellos que requieran asistencia especial para acceder a la sala de reuniones de la Junta Directiva, para acceder a los documentos escritos que se están considerando en la reunión de la Junta, o para participar de otra manera en las reuniones de la Junta Directiva, por favor póngase en contacto con Casuandra Aaron, Asistente Administrativa del Superintendente y de la Junta de Síndicos al (310) 639-4321, ext. 46558 para obtener asistencia. La notificación por lo menos cuarenta y ocho (48) horas antes de la reunión permitirá que el Distrito haga los arreglos razonables para asegurar la accesibilidad a la reunión de la Junta Directiva y para proporcionar cualquier acomodación requerida, ayudas auxiliares, o servicios. Hora: La Junta Directiva se reunirá a las 6:00 p.m. en la Cafetería de la Escuela Caldwell. El Asistente Administrativo debe recibir todas las solicitudes para dirigirse a la Junta Directiva con respecto a los temas de la sesión abierta o cerrada antes de las 5:50 p.m. La Junta Directiva llevará a cabo sus temas de la sesión cerrada en una sala privada. File Attachments G. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 1. MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ARE: 24/25-143, 1300, 1302 ***MOTION CARRIES*** Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action (Consent), Information File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali G. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 2. 24/25-143- Applications to Attend Professional Conferences / Workshops / School Business Meeting ***APPROVED*** Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve the Applications to Attend Professional Conferences / Workshops / School Business Meeting. File Attachments Conference Applications - 1-24-25 Brd Mtg.pdf (151 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali G. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 3. 24/25-1300 - Travel- Evans Scholarship Interview Field Trip (College and Career Readiness / Educational Services) ***APPROVED*** Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,255.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Educators Effectiveness Block Grant - 01.0-62660.0-11101-10000-5220-7880000 Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the travel for the Evans Scholarship Interview Field Trip in Palm Desert, California to include funding for the overnight hotel costs and meals on February 11-12, 2025. Goals 1. Student Success (Increase Student Achievement via Student Centered Instruction) BACKGROUND Compton Unified School District (CUSD) currently three High School Seniors who have participated in the Evans Caddie Program the previous three summers making them eligible for this full-tuition scholarship . In order to continue with the scholarship application process, the student must attend an interview at the Ironwood Country Club Palm Desert, CA 92260. The student's interview is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 8:00 am. CUSD representatives will drive the student to the interview, where all parties will spend the night at a local hotel the prior day. ANALYSIS The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. To qualify, caddies must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPACT By attending this interview, the student will increase their chances of being admitted to a highly selective university, while also receiving a full tuition and housing college scholarship. The student will ultimately benefit by possibly being admitted to a top-tier university while also graduating with little to no debt. Chaperone List Maria Briceño, Counselor - Centennial Marisol Galvez, Counselor-Compton Early College Student List Kimberly Bravo ( Compton Early College) Francisco Reyes ( Centennial HS) Mari Avalos Espino ( Centennial HS) FISCAL IMPACT Resource Name: Educators Effectiveness Block Grant Funding Code: 0.1- 62660.0-11101-10000-5220-7880000 ANNUAL COST $2,255.00 File Attachments Evans Scholarship Fieldtrip - Scope of Services.pdf (236 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali G. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 4. 24/25-1302 - Approve the First Reading and Waive the Second Reading of BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices (Business and Administrative Services) ***APPROVED*** Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the First Reading and Waive the Second Reading of BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices. BACKGROUND The following board policy is submitted for Board approval, updated policy maintenance is recommended by the California School Board Association (CSBA). Along with District counsel, CSBA's recommendations, and Cabinet member's policies are tailored for Compton Unified School District. ANALYSIS CSBA helps districts build a strong foundation with information and analysis on key education issues, to ensure legal compliance. Due to the passage of hundreds of new laws every year, district policies can quickly become out-of-date. Compton USD administrators strive to remain diligent ensuring the district’s policies accurately reflect current state and federal law. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPACT N/A FISCAL IMPACT N/A ANNUAL COST N/A File Attachments Policy 5131.8_ Mobile Communication Devices.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT I. COMMENTS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject 1. Board of Trustees and Superintendent Comments Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion File Attachments J. MOMENT OF SILENCE Subject 1. Moment of Silence - Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information File Attachments K. ADJOURNMENT Subject 1. 24/25-9022 - Adjournment ***MOTION CARRIES*** Meeting Jan 24, 2025 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Motion to Adjourn the Meeting - Time Being: 10:35 a.m. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Motion to Adjourn the Meeting - Time Being: 10:35 a.m. Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Michael Hooper, Sandra Moss, Alma Taylor Pleasant, Satra Zurita, Micah Ali