02-20-18 SVUSD Regular School Board Meeting

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Trustee White at 5:35 p.m. OPEN SESSION in the City Hall Chambers located at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. PRESENT Board Members: Scott Blough, Bill Daniels, Bob LaBelle, Dawn Smollen And Dan White Staff Members: Dr. Jason Peplinski, Superintendent Ron Todo, Associate Superintendent Dan Houghton, Assistant Superintendent Hani Youssef, Assistant Superintendent FLAG SALUTE the flag salute was led by President White CLOSED President White adjourned to closed session at 5:35p.m. SESSION PUBLIC None COMMENT CLOSED The Board then conduct the following in closed session: SESSION 3.1. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters (student case #17; Resolution #54-17/18) per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Expulsion 3.2. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #16-17/18 3.3. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by state and federal law, including, but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq.,49073 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A18.539. 3.4. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by state and federal law, including, but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq.,49073 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A18.540. 3.5. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. SEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.6. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. CSEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.7. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Discipline, Dismissal, Release

3.8. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Discipline, Dismissal, Release 3.9. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Discipline, Dismissal, Release 3.10. COMPROMISE & RELEASE: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.95 – insurance pooling, tort liability losses; public liability losses; workers’ compensation liability; Compromise & Release settlement request for SINA-007634 and SINA-007756 3.11. COMPROMISE & RELEASE: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.95 – insurance pooling, tort liability losses; public liability losses; workers’ compensation liability; Compromise & Release settlement request for SIMW-006693; SIMP-007710; SIMP-005542 3.12. CONFERENCE with REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. Property: District Offices (875 E. Cochran St. Simi Valley, CA); Agency Negotiators: Associate Superintendent Ron Todo Negotiating Parties: Parcel A: Hufsdar Investors, LLC; Parcel B: Gianni Fedrigo/Italian Kitchen Designs Parcel C: Fine Hospitality Group; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment. CLOSED SESSION MSCU, Daniels/Smollen, (5/0), adjourned the closed session at 6:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion #138 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RECONVENE The Board reconvened in City Hall Chambers at 6:30 p.m. for open session. Board President OPEN SESSION White reported the following action(s) taken in closed session: STUDENT MSCU, Blough/Daniels, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session to consider a MATTERS (3.1.) recommendation on confidential student matters (Student #17 Resolution #54-17/18) per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; the board agreed to the recommendation by staff for expulsion with amendments; the student will attend Madera Elementary until December 2018. Motion #139 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, Daniels/LaBelle, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session to consider a MATTERS (3.2.) recommendation on confidential student matters (Readmit Case #16-17/18 per Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079. The Board approved the recommendation to expel, with the agreement to let the student attend Hillside Middle School through June 2018 while working through terms of the student plan. Motion #140 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: Smollen Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, Blough/Smollen, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and approved MATTERS (3.3.) Settlement Agreement No. A18.539 Motion #141 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

STUDENT MSCU, LaBelle/Smollen, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and approved MATTERS (3.4.) Settlement Agreement No. A18.540 Motion #142 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None LABOR SEA (3.5.) NO ACTION LABOR CSEA (3.6.) NO ACTION EMPLOYMENT ITEM REMOVED MATTERS (3.7.) EMPLOYMENT REMOVED MATTERS (3.8.) EMPLOYMENT REMOVED MATTERS (3.9.) COMPROMISE & MSCU, Blough/Daniels, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and approved RELEASE (3.10.) Settlement request for SINA-007634 and SINA-007756 Motion #143 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None COMPROMISE & MSCU, LaBelle/Daniels, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and approved RELEASE (3.11.) Settlement request for SIMW-006693; SIMP-007710; SIMP-005542 Motion #144 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None REAL NO ACTION PROPERTY (3.12.) APPROVAL MSCU, Blough/LaBelle, (5/0), the Board approved the agenda. AGENDA Motion #145 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES MSCU, Blough/LaBelle, (5/0), the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on 01-16-18 on December 16, 2017 as presented. Motion #146 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES MSCU, Blough/LaBelle, (3/0/2), the Board approved the Minutes of the Special 02-13-18 Board Meeting on February 13 2017 as presented. Motion #147 Vote: Ayes: Blough, LaBelle, and White Noes: None Absent: Smollen/Daniels Abstained: None COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC President White reported that no blue card (individuals requesting to speak to the Board) was COMMENTS received. There were no yellow cards (individuals stating their opinion and not wanting to speak to the Board) received. At this point in the meeting visitors and employee organizations may address items that are NOT on the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARING None PRESENTATION Dr. Peplinski asked Principal Block to introduced Matt Abbe, Teacher - Visual Arts and SSHS-YEARBOOK Technology Department. Mr. Abbe introduced Senior Gabrielle Burgos, who was Mr. Abbe’s HONOR (3.2.) Sectional Editor for the Arts section of last year’s book. Ms. Burgos is currently the Editor-in- Chief of this year’s book. Both Mr. Abbe and Ms. Burgos shared highlights of the yearbook; both were very proud of all the student work that went into the yearbook to earn the award, Best in the Country Yearbook. Mr. Abbe stated, the American Scholastic Press Association has given Santa Susana High School, for the fifth straight year, the highest scoring district based on merit, theme, photography and other factors. The Santa Susana High School yearbook has been awarded many other awards, including Best Yearbook in the State. Mr. Abbe acknowledged Principal Block, and appreciated how he coordinated recognition of the Yearbook class by the whole school. Furthermore, due to printing time schedules there are an additional 100-150 pages of the yearbook available on the SSHS Website. Dr. Peplinski stated he is very happy that the yearbook is inclusive of all students, the low cost of the yearbook for students, and the supplemental pages are awesome. PRESENTATION Dr. Peplinski, Director of Secondary Education, introduced Bruce Nebens, teacher and mentor to SSHS-NASA JPL students on the Robotics Teams. (3.1.) Mr. Nebens brought several of his students, who spoke with enthusiasm about the USCB honors class (introduction into engineering) and their award winning robotic teams (qualifying for state championship). • Faith Brodoski - member of the Robotics Club • Jasanpreet Pandher - student in my Engineering Class, Senior Project - STEAM Expo at SSHS • Pranav Srinivasan - President of the Robotics Club, Student in my Engineering Class • Om Patel - Treasurer of the Robotics Club • Pranav Krishnamoorthi - VP of the Robotics Club The students invited the Board Members to attend the SSHS STEAM Expo on April 20th where student projects will be presented (i.e., robotics, rocket launchers, etc.). Mr. Nebens, thanked Mr. Block, Ms. Salgado, Dr. Peplinski and the Board for the opportunity to present and talk about our programs and amazing students. Dr. Peplinski acknowledged, Mr. Nebens had received the Santa Barbara and Ventura County Teacher of the Year Award, and had reached out to NASA-JPL to have his students build a scale model of the Mars Rover. Trustee White stated that the board is so proud of our schools, students and leadership. EMPLOYEE Amanda Hogan, President of SEA greeted the board members and introduced Margaret Acosta, ORGANIZATIONS teacher. Read Across America – Margaret Acosta On Saturday, March 3rd, the Simi Educators Association will be partnering with the Simi Valley Library for our annual Read Across America event that celebrates the joy of reading, in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Next door at the library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be student performances, various arts & craft stations and many Cat ‘n the Hat - stovepipe hat giveaways. In addition, there will be local dignitaries that will read to participants, including some of our School Board Trustees, police officers and community members. The school district will also be hosting a table to highlight our

district and answer any questions. SEA appreciates all the school board and district support for this fabulous event. Tentative Agreement – Amanda Hogan The Simi Educators Association has a collaborative and respectful Bargaining process with the district team. Our teams have met over thirty times in the past year and a half in order to reach a Tentative Agreement that will better the working conditions of our educators and improve the learning conditions of our students. Both teams have met in the middle to negotiate a salary settlement and a crucial medical enhancement for June 2018 Retirees. It is vital to our members that this raise be on the salary schedule and will be on going, especially for retirees and newer educators. This is the first time since the recession that our district will reduce class sizes across our district. Although this is a good first step, it is important for us to continue to work on providing our students the best possible learning environments and greatest access to their teachers, as fiscally possible. Although we are relieved to have reached an agreement after a year and a half of bargaining, we look forward to returning to the table, as there is still room for improvement for our students’ learning conditions which are a direct result of employee working conditions. Simi Valley Unified School District should strive to be the model not only for Education, but also for employees. Being the leader in wages and working conditions will draw and retain educators in our profession and to our district. The teaching profession should be elevated as we are part of the key force for students and the district. We look forward to seeing the continuing benefits of Measure X inside and outside of our classrooms. We are eager for the furniture pilot classrooms to be completed and for a district standard to be set for the future remodeling of every classroom in our district. The look of our campuses and classrooms should mirror our new district office. As we move into the next round of negotiations, we will keep in mind that the district continues to have Healthy Reserves and that the state continues to increase school funding. We hope to continue the positive momentum of this Tentative Agreement which benefits the educators, students and families in our district. SEA appreciates the School Board’s support for these contract changes. Trustee White thanked the collective bargaining team for their work on the agreement. STUDENT Student Representative Board Report presented by Gracie Littleton of Monte Vista. BOARD REPORT “Good evening President White, Clerk of the Board La Belle, Trustees Blough, Daniels and Smollen, and Superintendent Dr. Peplinski” Gracie Littleton of Monte Vista reports the first month of the 2nd semester has been nothing but lively for students on and off campus! I am gratified to tell that in the last couple of months, our campus has expanded tremendously! We now have more than 300 students attending Monte Vista! Also, we are elated to welcome a new teacher to the staff, Carol Carlson! With all the new incoming and previous students, the Interact club/Leadership class thought it would be an ideal time to start the “Great Kindness Challenge” official week! The week of February 12th-15th will be a time for students, staff and families of Monte Vista to act in kindness challenges as little as saying hi to a new person or helping out a friend with their homework! This encourages students to spread kindness with helping others and themselves in the process. Our goal is for each student to feel as safe and comfortable as possible in order for their learning to be in an honorable environment! With the grand opening of our Study Cafe earlier this month, students will have another place to expand their kindness! On the day of the Cafe’s opening everyone was able to

enjoy a terrific breakfast because of such generous donations from local coffee shops who brought in donuts, muffins, coffee etc. The Study cafe room has been decorated and set up by our wonderful principal and teachers that we will forever give thanks to because of how largely it has affected students in the most serviceable way for their school work and time for themselves or friends! Teachers and students reported that the field trip to Body Worlds and Endeavor on the 31st was awe-inspiring to learn about each of the subjects the day trip had in store! This had students very excited to sign up for the next field trip on February 26th to the McGrath Family Farm, sponsored by M.V’s agriculture and horticulture club! Dominique Surabian of Royal High School reports once again, great things are happening at Royal this month. On January 23rd, we held our Open House (also called Future Highlander night). We invited future Royal students and families to our campus, where they had the opportunity to learn about the wonderful things the school has to offer. Each athletics, arts, and academic program, as well as several of our student clubs were represented on this night. That week was also a spirit week, as we prepared for our wrestling, basketball, and soccer matches against Simi, as well as for our Winter Formal dance that Saturday. We held a Winter Rally to wrap up the week, with the highlight being our Lip Sync Battle between students and teachers. We are additionally very proud of our Girls’ Soccer players, who finished their season undefeated, and were named Coastal Canyon League Champions on February 7th. Most recently, we had our Registration Expo, where current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors got to explore the classes, pathways, and programs available to them in the coming years. We also had Senior Hug Day on February 14th. Morgan Sherman & Valeria Blankley of Simi Valley High reports this last month at Simi High has yet again been a busy, successful one. We hosted an extremely effective Open House in which we had an amazing turn out with many middle school families having the opportunity to become better educated about our school and the things we offer. Also, Leadership put on an incredible Winter Rally showcasing a wide range of student groups at our school including dance team, the winter sports, and choir. The theme was Winter Wonderland and the rally was based off the Disney movie Frozen. This rally was just another example of the amazing productions Simi High has the ability to put on. Furthermore, we also had Winter Formal at Moorpark Country Club, the theme also being Winter Wonderland, where nearly 500 of our students enjoyed their night at the beautifully decorated dance. Moreover, we also had a spirit week for our winter sports as they prepared to play against Royal, encouraging the entire school to dress up in support of the sports. Additionally, both our girls and boys basketball teams made it to CIF and we are super proud of all their hard work. Our Maroon Mob has made numerous appearances at a variety of games, showcasing that we love to support the entirety of our athletic program. Leadership is preparing for multiple upcoming events including the dance we host for the middle schoolers, Junior High Jam, our blood drive, Dancing With the Stars, where our athletes dance alongside a teacher for the trophy, middle school visits where we promote our outstanding school, People’s Choice Awards in which teachers choose students that have made an impact on them in some way, and our annual talent show. We at Simi High are proud of what we’ve done so far and looking forward to staying limitless! Juan Maldonado Apollo High School reports that students have been very busy this past month experiencing great things at Apollo.

A group of students had the opportunity to attend the Youth Town Hall at the Reagan Library. These students heard from a State Senator Scott Wilk on his thoughts about proposed changes in the education system. The Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College District spoke about attaining free education for the first year of community college. We also had the pleasure of hearing from our very own Superintendent, Dr. Peplinski and Board Trustee Dawn Smollen. The Reagan Library was our home away from home this past month. In addition to the Youth Town Hall, students attended the Medal of Honor Forum and a trip to the Discovery Center. Both were great experiences that the students thoroughly enjoyed. Our ROP Ornamental Horticulture class has been making progress on their weather tracker and is recording data daily. In addition, they were able to head out to the Conejo Botanical Gardens last week where they enjoyed hiking and identifying plant species along the way. We look forward to a great end to Quarter 3 as we have our quarterly blood drive and end of the quarter awards assembly coming up in mid-March ICOC/CBOC None COMMENTS SUPERINTENDENT’S Dr. Peplinski greeted everyone and stated the following: COMMENTS Good evening and welcome to all of our guests. Thank you to our student board rep, Gracie from Monte Vista. We have much to celebrate in our district this month. Thank you to Mr. Abbe and Mr. Nebens, and Mr. Block, for being here with their students this evening. Apollo was named a State of California Model Continuation High School. Hollow Hills and Madera Elementary Schools received the California Department of Education Civics Education Award of Merit. Santa Susana High School's Graphic Arts Program won Best Yearbook in the Country from over 300 submissions. Finally, Mr. Nebens, Santa Susana High School Teachers, was named STEM teacher of the year for Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. We are extremely proud of all of these distinctions and I wish to congratulate all involved in each of these awards. We had our first day of work in our new district office. I want to thank Phil Scrivano, IT Director, and the IT staff, including Jim Jarrard who is in the audience, for all of their hard work getting the technology up and running for everyone. I also want to than Bruce Hedin and the crew from the Transportation department for helping with all of the large furniture moves. David Pegg is serving as a project manager for us and I greatly appreciate his help over the past couple of months. Pedro Avila and the facilities department were amazing. This was such a team effort and the move would not have happened without the help of so many people. It was so awesome to see everyone pitching in to help each other starting last Thursday. I would be remiss not to mention Ron Todo. Truly, without his hard work and dedication to this process, it likely would not have happened. Finally, to our Board.... Thank you.... As you know, this was an incredible opportunity for our district and I applaud you all for making it happen. Again, I would like to emphasize that we sold our current properties to get us into this new building and the cost was essentially a wash. Our new asset is SO much nicer and we hope to actually realize some profit from the studio portion of the building. Finally, in light of the recent events in Florida, I want to remind parents that we have safe schools. Although these types of travesties could happen anywhere and are becoming far too common, they are still very unlikely. I was asked by a parent to assure them that this type of event could not happen at our schools, I cannot do that. Metal detectors, armed guards, etc. were in place at many of the schools where these shootings took place and yet, they did. As always, when these events happen, we review our safety protocols and try to assure our community that we always have the safety of our students in mind. The current bond will be installing surveillance cameras on our school sites as one added safety measure.

The year has been truly remarkable; we have dynamic teachers and fantastic students. BOARD COMMUNICATION Trustee LaBelle shared the following: • Thanked Gracie Littleton of Monte Vista for the outstanding presentation • Thanked Matt Abbe, Bruce Nebens, all the students and Principal Jerry Block of Santa Susana High School for the presentations • Thanked Sean Goldman and his response team for the support to students and staff at Katherine Elementary • Attended the Youth Town Hall • Attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Lew Roth Award Night • Attended the SVHS alumni baseball game; special because they retired my son’s jersey, as the winningest coach and two time CIF championship coach • Attended the Evening of Excellence at RHS • Attended the SVHS Counselor/Parent breakfast • Attended the TK Parent Info Night; congratulated Kathy Roth for putting it together • Attended the SVHS/RHS Wrestling, Basketball and Soccer games • Attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award at Mountain View Elementary • Attended a second SVHS Basketball game • Attended the PTSA District meeting • Visited the NEW district office as everyone was helping every one move in and set up; a job well done Trustee Daniels shared the following • Thanked Gracie Littleton of Monte Vista for the great report • Thanked everyone for the presentations this evening; great things are happening at our schools • Attended the RHS/SVHS basketball game • Attended the Medal of Valor Presentation at the Reagan Library • Attended the PTSA district meeting at Sycamore Elementary • Attended the VCSBA Luncheon Meeting at the VCOE • Attended the SVHS Back to School Night • Attended the Homeless Task Force Meeting • Attended the Lew Roth Award Ceremony Trustee Blough shared the following: • Welcome to Gracie Littleton; thanked her for her student report; and welcomed Principal Dr. Pietrolungo • Thanked Mr. Abbe and students for a Yearbook that is inclusive of all students • Thanked Mr. Nebens and students for the STEM presentation • Observed both Mr. Abbe and Mr. Nebens classes o So happy students announced the SSHS STEAM EXPO, on 4/20 • Attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Lew Roth Award Dinner; congratulations to all the winners, especially Dr. Peplinski (nice speech) • Attended the RHS Evening of Excellence • Attended the TK/JK Info Night; thanks to Kathy Roth, Laurie Cariker and many others • Attended the Garden Grove Elementary Pride Assembly (Forces of Motion - Physics Lesson) • Attended the Hollow Hills Fundamental School STEAM Night • Attended the SVHS Open House • Attended the Katherine Elementary Pancake Breakfast • Attended the RHS/SVHS Varsity Soccer game • Attended the SVHS Varsity Basketball Night

• Thanked the SEA and CSEA bargaining units for their work on the agreements o Pleased to reduce the class size reduction o Please with the direction of working together • Thanked Sean Goldman and his team; working with Katherine Elementary tragedy Trustee Smollen shared the following: • Thank Student Support Services and Sean Goldman putting together a professional development for the Para Educators for additional training • Thanked Dr. Hani Youssef for arranging a visit to Gateway School (Thanked Kenny Loo and students at Gateway) • Attended the Youth Town Hall and it was an Honor to be an invited speaker • Thanked Gracie Littleton for the student board report • Thanked Mr. Nebens and his great group of students for their robotic presentation • Congratulated Mr. Abbe and students for the Yearbook award • Attended the Field Day at Township Elementary; great event • Attended Madera Elementary; prepping for Jr. Olympics • Attended and worked at the Katherine Elementary Pancake Breakfast, great fun • Attended both Open houses at RHS and SVHS • Congratulations to staff on the new office; it’s great to be greeted by a receptionist; honor to hold the last meeting with Dr. Peplinski in the old office and the first meeting in his new office • Attended the SVHS Talent Show and the Winter Rally; thanked Ms. Christman and her students • Looking forward to Every 15 Minute presentation at SVHS • Looking forward to the SSHS A-G Parent night on March 6 • Wished her daughter a Happy 20 th birthday Trustee White shared the following: • Highlight in moving through the collective bargaining process; we depend on the good morale of our teachers, so important and happy that the budget allowed for an increase in salaries; looking forward as we work on more things in the future; the Bargaining Team has done an outstanding job. • Time and time again, thanking everyone involved; it’s inspiring to work with such staff, (i.e., Sean Goldman, Ron Todo and many others throughout the past few months). • Great that staff is in the new building; its and outstanding building and cost per foot it is a great building. • Doubling down on Measure X in the near future, further process on new and ongoing projects BOARD None CORRESPONDENCE CONSENT The consent items listed below will be approved by the Board in one action. CALENDAR However, a Board member may remove an item for individual discussion and action. MSCU, Daniels/Blough, (5/0), Approved the Consent Calendar. Motion #148 Vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None 1. BOARD/ADMINISTRATION (none) 2. PERSONNEL SERVICES 2.1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2.2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report

2.3. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 4140, 4240 - Bargaining Units 2.4. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 4119.21, 4219.21, 4319.21 – Code of Ethics/Professional Standards 3. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3.1. Acceptance of Gifts for Simi Valley Unified School District 2017-2018 3.2. Approval of Educational Field Trips 3.3. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Requests 3.4. Approval of New and Revised Course Outlines for Secondary Education 3.5. Approval of Small Donations for Simi Valley Unified School District 3.6. Approval of No-Cost Renewal Agreement A18.537 between Simi Institute for Careers and Education and Simi Valley Care Center 3.7. Approval of No-Cost Renewal Agreement A18.538 between Simi Institute for Careers and Education and Ventura Orthopedics 4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (none) 5. BUSINESS & FACILITIES 5.1. Approval of Warrants – January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2018 5.2. Approval of Purchase Orders B18-00431 through P18-02487, in the Amount of $11,483,935.97 5.3. Approval of Transfer of Funds between January 1 and January 31st , 2018 5.4. Ratification of Purchase Order P18-01162, Furniture for 101 W. Cochran Street 5.5. Ratification of Agreement A18.509 between SVUSD and J & S Consulting Engineers for Design of Corrections to Electrical Systems at Sycamore Elementary School and Big Springs Elementary School 5.6. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.510 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Isom Advisors – Disclosure Dissemination Agent Agreement 5.7. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.510 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Isom Advisors – Annual Debt Transparency Report 5.8. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.524 between Simi Valley Unified School District and CSI Fulmar for Furniture Installation at the new District Office Building 5.9. Approval of Additional Services Agreement A18.531 to Assigned Project A18.091 between Simi Valley Unified School District and RRM Design Group 5.10. Approval of District Budget Calendar for 2018-2019 5.11. Authorization to Award Bid #18B6BX289, Royal High School Shade Structures 5.12. Approval of Attendance Boundary Change from Big Springs Elementary School

to Santa Susana Elementary School 5.13. Approval of Agreement No. 18.543 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Independent Roofing Consultants for Design Services for Replacement of the Roofing at Knolls Elementary School and at Vista Elementary School 5.14. Ratification of Measure X Funded Field Contracts, March 1, 2017 to February 1, 2018 5.15. Ratification of Compromise and Release or Stipulated Award 5.16. Approve Purchase of Chromebooks, Carts, Licenses and Installation Services 5.17. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.501 between Simi Valley Unified School District and 4 Seasons Roofing, Inc. for Roof Repairs at the New District Office Building 5.18. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.527 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Coustic-Glo to Replace Ceiling Tiles at the New District Office Building 5.19. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.520 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Fence Factory for Fence and Gates at the New District Office Site 5.20. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.514 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Kingsley Glass Company, Inc. for Window Tint Installation at the New District Office Building 5.21. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.526 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Limasol Construction, Inc. for New Wall and Window Trim for New District Office Building 5.22. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.504 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Mollenhauer Group Civil, Inc. for Engineering Services at the Simi Elementary Site 5.23. Ratification of Agreement No. A18.523 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Vertical Elevator Solutions for Modernization of Elevator at the New District Office Building 5.24. Approval to Purchase new Rooftop HAVC Units for Sinaloa Middle School from Sigler Commercial ACTION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION RES. #48-17/18 MSCU, LaBelle/Blough, (5/0), Approved and Adopted Resolution #48-17/18 Acknowledging COUNSELORS (1.1.) National School Counseling Week. Motion #149 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Smollen, Daniels, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None DELEGATE MSCU, Blough/LaBelle, (5/0), Approved Trustee Daniels as Delegate Assembly Member ASSEMBLY (1.2.) to serve for the next 2 years (2018-2020). Motion #150 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Smollen, Daniels, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

PERSONNEL SERVICE AGREEMENT MSCU, Blough/Daniels, (5/0), Approved the Agreement between the Simi Valley SEA (2.1.) Unified School District (SVUSD) and the Simi Educators Association (SEA) for 2017-2018 Trustee Daniels wanted to thank everyone involved for the negotiation, fiscal responsible decisions. Motion #151 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None AGREEMENT MSCU, Blough/Daniels, (5/0), Approved the Agreement between the Simi Valley CSEA (2.2.) Unified School District (SVUSD) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 310 for 2017-2020 Motion #152 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None SALARY MSCU, Daniels/Blough, (5/0), Approved the Approval of Salary Increase for Employees INCREASE (2.3.) of the Simi Valley Unified School District (except for contracted administrative sr. management) Motion #153 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ALLOWANCE MSCU, Blough/Smollen, (5/0)), Approved the Submission of Request for Allowance ATTENDANCE of Attendance Because of Emergency Conditions EMERGENCY CONDITIONS (3.1.) Motion #154 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Smollen, Daniels LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - None BUSINESS & FACILITIES MEASURE X MSCU, Daniels/LaBelle, (5/0)), Approved the Purchase of Computers for (5.1) Office Staff and Elementary Teachers through Measure X Funding Trustees Daniels and White inquired about the number of computers and number of teachers who are trained to use the Chromebooks. Dr. Youssef and Phil Scrivano responded that 433 computers are being purchased and there will be a refresh cycle where one third of the computers will be replaced each year; approximately 96% of all teachers have been trained and the 4% that have not been trained include teachers who share carts, teach performing arts or other special programs. Motion #155 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Smollen, Daniels LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RES. #46-17/18 ITEM PULLED PARCEL B (5.2) BUDGET MSCU, Blough/Smollen, (5/0)), Approved Budget Assumptions for 2018-2019 ASSUMPTIONS 2018/2019 (5.3) includes reduced class size Motion #156

Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RES. #49-17/18 - MSCU, Daniels/Smollen, (5/0)), Approved the Adoption of Corrected Resolutions #53-17/18 (5.4) No. 49-17/18 through No. 53-17/18 to Establish the Health Vesting Requirement for Future Annuitants under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Motion #157 Vote: Ayes: Blough, Daniels, Smollen, LaBelle and White Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None INFORMATION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION BOARD GOALS (1.1) Information on the Current Simi Valley Board of Education District Goals. Goals: (5 plus the LCAP) 1. College and career Readiness (proud of our pathways program, A-G rate 29- 40%, number should continue to grow include Science 2. Common Core Standards – science new, all programs needs are being met 3. Student Achievement – all CASSP scoring has gone up (address focus on math) 4. Partnering with Parents, built in with the LCAP, consistently survey our parents. 5. Safe and engaging school design (curb appeal, cameras) 6. Maintain Fiscal Responsibility. Discussion: Trustee White stated that in the past goals are usually presented at a Protocol meeting; reviewing goals is very important. All the trustees take the goals very seriously. Dr. Peplinski, following up a question by Trustee Blough stated, the importance of teacher and student relationships; safe and engaging environments; continue to work with staff about the importance of maintaining student relationships, highlighting the instruction, and student achievement; to focus on math, enhance and provide teachers the resource. Thanked Dr. Youssef and staff for working with staff; as they explore the remaining few gaps that may remain; and possible dual emersion school. Dr. Youssef stated, continue to beef up the medical careers, Katherine Elementary, Valley View Middle School and Simi Valley High School; cadavers on campus, resources funded by our bond to create a cadaver lab; possibly may work with Moorpark College. Trustee Blough inquired about refining the language on #2; do we need to keep Common Core goal. Dr. Youssef responded that the curriculum is not complete until the completion of the adoption of Social Studies and Science. Trustee White inquired about changing the language on #5 – Safe and engaging school; more focus on Whole child tolerance and culture we are trying to build. Trustee Blough inquired about #1 - Emphasis on Career Readiness (without the college component); is staff going to work on internships, scholarships, trades. Mr. Youssef responded that next year the Simi Institute for Career & Education will be offering apprenticeships the could end up with employment. • Trustee White inquired to what is the most engaging thing that can be provided to help students make a good living. • Trustee White stated, wants to make sure technology is available, so it will lead to Best Practices and great impact to students.

• Trustee Smollen inquired about the Welding class; it’s a hands on trade, a student has to be 18 to do; the waiting list is long and hard to get on. • Trustee Smollen Inquired about the district Science Program Trustee Blough wants to talk about funding and what does it look like if fiscal doesn’t come through. • Trustee Daniels inquired about funding distribution; a better way to do business. • Trustee Blough inquired about the monitoring of funding and risk factors. • Trustee Daniels inquired if staff is evaluating our Pathways (Mr. Youssef responded, yes the district evaluates the Pathways). Trustee Blough requested additional feedback on school of choice; is the district offering multiple nights, it’s hard for parents to see multiple schools. • Trustee Daniels stated, keep marketing going all the time, remind people what the district offers. Dr. Peplinski stated he will summarize changes and send them out to the members; leaving out #2 (Common Core) and work on language defining #5 (safe and engaging schools). PERSONNEL SERVICES - None EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - None STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - None BUSINESS & FACILITIES C4 BOND Receive C4 Bond Performance Audit PERFORMANCE AUDIT (5.1.) MEASURE X Receive Measure X Bond Performance Audit PERFORMANCE AUDIT (5.2.) 2nd QTR. REPORT 2017-2018 Second Quarter Williams Ventura County Office of Educaiton (VCOE) Activity WILLIAMS Report VCOE ACTIVITY (5.3.) LEGAL Legal Claim Rejected by Operation of Law CLAIM (5.4.) CONSIDERATION, Screening, discussion, clarification, prioritization, and preliminary information regarding the DISCUSSION OF following agenda items previously proposed by board members or others pursuant to Board By- PROPOSED ITEMS law 9322. (Note: this format will allow board members to screen and clarify proposed items on FOR FUTURE the agenda, and give direction to staff to bring an item forward as a Consent, Action or Informa- MEETINGS tion item the following month; prioritizing items and using staff as efficiently as possible.) 1. Pending Items: Further discussion needed prior to moving forward. 1.1. Continue At-large to district election boundaries – Trustee Blough 1.2. Audit of Emergency Water in Classrooms – Trustee Daniels

1.3. Elementary Report Card Update (March 5 – Teacher and Parent Ed Component and March 26 - Parent LCAP) - Trustee Blough NEW PROPOSED ITEMS 1. Update on Audit Report on portable AED sign ups (one year) – Trustee Daniels 2. Identification of Best Practices – Math (scores) – Trustee White 3. Update on upcoming National Events in response to the tragic incident in Parkland, Florida – Trustee LaBelle ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. March 20, 2018 - 5:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley ADJOURNMENT MSCU, LaBelle/Blough, (5/0), President White adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Motion #158 Vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None Approved on March 20, 2018 MSCU=Motion, Seconded, Carried, Unanimous ___________________________ ______________________________ Trustee Dan White, Board President Dr. Jason Peplinski, Superintendent

P L E A S E P O S T

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

Date: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Closed Session: 5:30 PM

Regular Session: Immediately Following Closed Session

Public Hearing: None

Location: SIMI VALLEY CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063

NOTICE: Regular meetings of the Board of Education are held monthly in the City Hall Council Chambers during the months of August through June. The meetings are scheduled on Tuesday evenings. The Board may meet in closed session to consider items in Agenda Section A1.

The narrative agenda for regular Board meetings is posted 72 hours prior to the meeting, 24 hours prior to a special Board meeting, and ten days prior to a public hearing on the web at http://www.simivalleyusd.org at the entrance to the District Office Educational Services Center and all school sites. Individuals may contact the Superintendent's Office at 805-306-4500 X4002 or visit during business office hours to review agenda materials prior to a meeting. Forty-eight hour advance notice is required to meet special needs for individuals with disabilities and, upon written request, materials in alternative formats will be provided for public meetings.

B.

CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING (Time: following Closed Session *City Hall Chambers)

1.

Flag Salute

2.

The Board President will report any action taken in closed session.

A.

OPENING ACTIVITIES

1.

CALL TO ORDER (Time: 5:30 p.m. *Community Conference Room)

2.

Public Comments on CLOSED SESSION Note: Public comments on Open Session Items may be given under Agenda sections F; or G

3.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

3.1.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters (student case #17; Resolution #54-17/18) per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Expulsion

3.2.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #16-17/18

3.3.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by state and federal law, including, but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq.,49073 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A18.539.

3.4.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by state and federal law, including, but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq.,49073 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A18.540.

3.5.

CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. SEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator

3.6.

CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. CSEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator

3.7.

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Discipline, Dismissal, Release

3.8.