December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON)

2 Tuesday, December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) The Board of Education and the Public will attend the Board meeting In-Person LOCATION: SUSD, Arthur Coleman Jr. Administrative Complex / Room: Board Room 56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton, CA. 95203 TIME: 4:00 p.m. - CLOSED SESSION TIME: 5:45 p.m. - PUBLIC OPEN SESSION ============================================== YouTube Channels for Live Streaming:  English - https://www.youtube.com/@susdenglishboardmeeting  Spanish - https://www.youtube.com/@susdspanishboardmeeting =================================================== PUBLIC COMMENTS - [1] Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on agenda items. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Stockton Unified School District is committed to ensuring that all meetings are accessible regardless of an individual’s ability or access method. Individuals who require special accommodation, including but not limited to an American Sign Language interpreter, translation services, accessible seating or documentation in accessible formats, should contact the Stockton Unified School District, Superintendents Office at (209) 933-7070 at least three days before the meeting date. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Subject 1.1 Call Meeting to Order at 4:00 p.m. - Board Meeting Protocols The safety and decorum of the School Board Meetings are important to Stockton Unified School District and the community. SUSD promotes the publics right to free speech and we want to make sure that all community members, parents, and students are able to participate in a safe environment. Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Procedural In order to help assure compliance with the Brown Act, and in order to make our Board Meetings more effective and more efficient, trustees will speak only when recognized, and trustees who speak on a topic other than the Agenda Item currently under consideration will be out of order. Board Meeting Protocols The safety and decorum of the School Board Meetings are important to Stockton Unified School District and the community. SUSD promotes the publics right to free speech and we want to make sure that all community members, parents, and students are able to participate in a safe environment. We want to ensure all community members have a seat during the Board meeting. We will have the maximum number of chairs allowed per fire code (132). We ask that members of the public do not stand along the side of walls or block the walkway. Anyone standing up during the meeting, will be asked to take a seat; if they do not comply, they will be asked to leave. Any accredited news media representative who is standing will have a press credential clearly visible. The podium is positioned in front of the first row of chairs. No one other than the person who is speaking may be at the podium except for a guardian, administrator, or translator. For safety, people may not line up behind the speaker to wait their turn. We want to give the person at the podium the time and respect they deserve. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Attendees are not allowed to enter the area past the podium where Board members are sitting. No profanity or obscenity. During the Board meeting, if there is a disruption, the Board President or designee will give a verbal warning to the person or persons causing the disruption. If the disruption continues after the verbal warning, the individual(s) will be asked to leave or be removed from the premises for the remainder of the Board meeting. After the meeting is concluded, we ask the community to clear the lobby area in a respectful manner. File Attachments Subject 1.2 Roll Call Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Procedural Roll Call File Attachments Subject 1.3 (I): Student Board Representative Report by Isaac Campos of Edison High School Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Information, Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.4 (I): Student Honoree - Miss Dalia Garcia Celerino - Mr. Ozman Zarif, Principal at Weber Institute of Technology Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Information, Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.5 Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session Agenda Items in Section 1 and Closed Session Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Action, Procedural Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session Agenda Items in Section 1 and Closed Session . [1] “ Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add.” File Attachments Subject 1.6 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal-Release [Only if an Employee Requests that Complaints or Charges be Heard in Open Session, Rather Than In Closed Session, Pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code §54957(b)(2)] Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Discussion Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal-Release [Only if an Employee Requests that Complaints or Charges be Heard in Open Session, Rather Than In Closed Session, Pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code §54957(b)(2)] File Attachments Subject 1.7 (A): Annual Organizational Meeting: Election of Board Officers Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Annual Organizational Meeting: Election of Board Officers. INTRODUCTION Education Code sections 35143 require that the governing board of each school district hold an annual organizational meeting. In a year in which a regular election for governing board members is held, the meeting shall be held on a day within a 15-day period that commences with the date upon which an elected governing board member takes office. Organizational meetings in years in which no such regular election for governing board members is conducted shall be held during the same 15-day period on the calendar. ANALYSIS Current Board Policy 9100 calls for the election of the president, vice president, and clerk at the annual organizational meeting of the Board. Note: The election of each Board officer is to be conducted not through a “nomination,” but rather, through a Motion, Second, and vote of the majority of the Board. Election of Officers The Secretary of the Board to conduct the election of officers. President Vice President Clerk of the Governing Board of Stockton Unified School District Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Annual Organizational Meeting: Election of Board Officers. Motion by Sofia Colon, second by AngelAnn Flores. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Alicia Rico, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Ray C Zulueta Jr Subject 1.8 (A): Appointment of Superintendent as Secretary to the Board of Trustees Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board appoint Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez as Secretary to the Board of Trustees as required by BB 9122. ANALYSIS Board Appointment The newly elected Board President shall conduct board appointments. Secretary to the Governing Board of Stockton Unified School District Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board appoint Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez as Secretary to the Board of Trustees as required by BB 9122. Motion by Cecilia Mendez, second by Alicia Rico. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Alicia Rico, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Ray C Zulueta Jr Subject 1.9 (A): Appointment of Trustees to Board Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the newly elected president of Stockton Unified School District Board of Education appoint Trustees to Board SubCommittees and Ad Hoc Committees. ANALYSIS The board president shall conduct Board Subcommittee appointments: Curriculum and Student Outcomes Current representatives Chairperson: Donald Donaire Member: Kennetha Stevens Member: Sofia Colon English Learner (EL) Current representatives Chairperson: AngelAnn Flores Member: Donald Donaire Member: Kennetha Stevens Equity/Diversity Current representatives Chairperson: AngelAnn Flores Member: Sofia Colon Member: Donald Donaire Safety and Student Conduct Current representatives Chairperson: Kennetha Stevens Member: Sofia Colon Member: Donald Donaire Board Ad Hoc Committees: The newly elected president shall conduct Board Committee appointments: 1. Parks and Recreation Current representative: Donald Donaire 2. San Joaquin County School Boards Association Executive Committee Current representative: Donald Donaire 3. 3 x 3 Stockton Unified School District Governing Board/Stockton City Council Joint Committee (must include board president) Current representatives Chairperson: Sofia Colon Member: AngelAnn Flores Member: Raymond Zulueta 4. 1852 Foundation Committee Current representatives Chairperson: Kennetha Stevens Member: Donald Donaire Member: Sofia Colon 5. Black Students Thrive Current representatives Chairperson: Kennetha Stevens Member: AngelAnn Flores Member: Donald Donaire 6. Board Policy Committee Current representatives Chairperson: AngelAnn Flores Member: Sofia Colon Member: Donald Donaire 7. Budget Oversight Committee Current representatives Chairperson: Kennetha Stevens Member: AngelAnn Flores Member: Sofia Colon 8. SUSD Board President Round Table Standing Committee Current representatives Chairperson: AngelAnn Flores Member: Kennetha Stevens Member: Donald Donaire 9. Transformative Justice Committee Current representatives Chairperson: Sofia Colon Member: AngelAnn Flores Member: Donald Donaire Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the newly elected president of Stockton Unified School District Board of Education appoint Trustees to Board SubCommittees and Ad Hoc Committees. Motion by AngelAnn Flores, second by Cecilia Mendez. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Alicia Rico, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Ray C Zulueta Jr Subject 1.10 (A): Designation of Dates of Regular Board Meetings for 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the designation of dates of Regular Board Meetings for 2024. ANALYSIS Approval of designation of dates of Regular Board Meetings for 2024: January 16, 2024 July 23, 2024 January 30, 2024 August 13, 2024 February 13, 2024 August 27, 2024 February 27, 2024 September 10, 2024 March 12, 2024 September 24, 2024 Mon., March 25, 2024 October 8, 2024 April 9, 2024 October 22, 2024 April 23, 2024 November 12, 2024 May 7, 2024 December 10, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 25, 2024 Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the designation of dates of Regular Board Meetings for 2024. Motion by Cecilia Mendez, second by AngelAnn Flores. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Alicia Rico, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Subject 1.11 Announcement: Board will consider in Closed session items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Procedural Announcement: Board will consider in Closed session items listed on the Closed Session agenda. File Attachments Subject 1.12 Recess to Closed Session Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Type Procedural Recessed to Closed Session Oral Announcement : The Board will now recess to Closed Session. Upon return from Closed Session, all microphones will remain muted until the Board President Reconvenes to Open Session. File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.1 (A): Public Employee Appointment - Certificated (Government Code §54957) Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action Public Employee Appointment - Certificated (Government Code §54957) Leave of Absence (Teacher, Elementary) Resignation (Teacher, Elementary; Teacher, Special Education; Substitute Teacher) Retirement (Instructional Coach; Teacher, Secondary) Appointment (Elementary School Counselor; Teacher, Special Education; Certificated Substitutes; Director, Equity, Diversity and Family Engagement; Assistant Principal II) Closed Positions (Instructional Coach; Teacher, Secondary) File Attachments Subject 2.2 (A): Public Employee Appointment - Classified (Government Code §54957) Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action Public Employee Appointment - Classified (Government Code §54957) Leave of Absence (Executive Assistant 3; Noon Duty Assistant; Personnel Analyst; Special Education Assistant-Learning and Communicatively Handicapped) Resignation (Admissions and Family Services Technician; Bus Attendant; Guidance Technician; Health Care Assistant; Noon Duty Assistant; Preschool Assistant; Program Technician; Special Education Assistant-Learning and Communicatively Handicapped; Special Education Assistant-Severely Mentally Handicapped; Substitute) Retirement (Attendance Technician; Carpenter; Custodian; Head Custodian 3, Special Education Assistant-Learning and Communicatively Handicapped) Rescind Employment Offer (Mental Health Clinician; Special Education Assistant-Learning and Communicatively Handicapped; Transportation Manager) Appointment (Admissions and Family Services Technician; Bilingual Assistant; Budget Analyst; Budget Assistant; Community Assistant, Custodian; Site Program Facilitator, ELOP; Family Engagement Specialist; Food Service Assistant I; Head Custodian 2; Lead Food Service Assistant III; Licensed Vocational Nurse; Maintenance Utility Worker II; Noon Duty Assistant; Office Assistant; Physical Therapist; Preschool Assistant; Program Technician; School Bus Driver; School Bus Driver Instructor; School Bus Driver Specialist; Senior Administrative Assistant; Senior Office Assistant; Senior Plant Supervisor; Special Education Development Assistant; Student Data Technician; Transitional Kindergarten Assistant; Transportation Route Planner; Administrator, ELOP; Bond Construction Accountant; Substitutes; Coaches; ) Closed Positions (Community Assistant) File Attachments Subject 2.3 (A): Conference with Labor Negotiator (§54957.6) District Chief Agency Negotiators: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent / Employee Organizations: STA, CSEA 821, CSEA 318, CSEA 885, SUSU, SPPA, Police Officers' Association, USA, NUHW, non-represented employees Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action (A): Conference with Labor Negotiator (§54957.6) District Chief Agency Negotiators: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent / Employee Organizations: STA, CSEA 821, CSEA 318, CSEA 885, SUSU, SPPA, Police Officers' Association, USA, NUHW, non-represented employees File Attachments Subject 2.4 (A): Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action File Attachments Subject 2.5 (A): Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(1)) Name of case: Stockton Unified School District v. IAQ Distribution, Inc.; Alliance Building Solutions, Inc.; IllumiPure, Inc.; IllumiPure Corp.; Case No. STK-CV-UF-2023-0009336 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(1)) Name of case: Stockton Unified School District v. IAQ Distribution, Inc.; Alliance Building Solutions, Inc.; IllumiPure, Inc.; IllumiPure Corp .; Case No. STK-CV-UF-2023-0009336 File Attachments Subject 2.6 (A): Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation under sub-sections d-2 and e-3 of Government Code Section 54956.9: Claim No. 620335 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action (A): Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation under sub-sections d-2 and e-3 of Government Code Section 54956.9: Claim No. 620335 File Attachments Subject 2.7 (D): Student Expulsion; A-8 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion Case #A-8 File Attachments Subject 2.8 (D): Student Expulsion; A-12 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion Case #A-12 File Attachments 3. OPEN SESSION Subject 3.1 Reconvene to Public Session at 5:45 p.m. Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 3. OPEN SESSION Type Procedural Reconvene to Public Session In order to help assure compliance with the Brown Act, and in order to make our Board Meetings more effective and more efficient, trustees will speak only when recognized, and trustees who speak on a topic other than the Agenda Item currently under consideration will be out of order. Board Meeting Protocols The safety and decorum of the School Board Meetings are important to Stockton Unified School District and the community. SUSD promotes the publics right to free speech and we want to make sure that all community members, parents, and students are able to participate in a safe environment. We want to ensure all community members have a seat during the Board meeting. We will have the maximum number of chairs allowed per fire code (132). We ask that members of the public do not stand along the side of walls or block the walkway. Anyone standing up during the meeting, will be asked to take a seat; if they do not comply, they will be asked to leave. Any accredited news media representative who is standing will have a press credential clearly visible. The podium is positioned in front of the first row of chairs. No one other than the person who is speaking may be at the podium except for a guardian, administrator, or translator. For safety, people may not line up behind the speaker to wait their turn. We want to give the person at the podium the time and respect they deserve. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Attendees are not allowed to enter the area past the podium where Board members are sitting. No profanity or obscenity. During the Board meeting, if there is a disruption, the Board President or designee will give a verbal warning to the person or persons causing the disruption. If the disruption continues after the verbal warning, the individual(s) will be asked to leave or be removed from the premises for the remainder of the Board meeting. After the meeting is concluded, we ask the community to clear the lobby area in a respectful manner. File Attachments 4. ORGANIZATION Subject 4.1 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Led by PLUS Students from Kennedy Elementary School Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 4. ORGANIZATION Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Led by PLUS Students from Kennedy Elementary School File Attachments Subject 4.2 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 4. ORGANIZATION Type Procedural Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any File Attachments Subject 4.3 Approval of Order of Agenda - (Any changes in the order of the agenda should be presented at this time.) Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 4. ORGANIZATION Type Action Approval to Make Any Revisions to the Order of the Agenda. Oral Announcement: This is the opportunity for the Board of Trustees to make any changes to the order of the agenda. Otherwise, the order of the agenda will be as published. File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Donald Donaire. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico 5. Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session and Non-Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session Agenda Items Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 5. Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session and Non-Agenda Items Type Procedural Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session Agenda Items. [1] “ Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add.” File Attachments Subject 5.2 Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Non-Agenda Items Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 5. Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Open Session and Non-Agenda Items Type Oral Suggestions and Comments from the Community Regarding Non-Agenda Items. [1] “Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on non-agenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add.” File Attachments 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Subject 6.1 (A): Approval of Consent Items *C/A (Subject to Items Being Removed by Individual Trustees for Separate Consideration as Action Items.) Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action, Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Approval of Consent Items *C/A (Subject to Items Being Removed by Individual Trustees for Separate Consideration as Action Items.) Oral Announcement: Does any trustee have any item they would like removed for separate consideration as an action item? After any items are removed for seperate consideration, there will be a vote on the consent items without any discussion. File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.2 (C/A): Acceptance of Donations to the Stockton Unified School District Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) INTRODUCTIONS: The Stockton Unified School District received the following donations: ANALYSIS: Donor School/Program Donation Designation The Law Offices of Remy Moose Manley, LLP 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA. 95814 Pittman Charter School Turkey Fundraiser $1,300.00 Turkey Fundraiser 2023 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Governing Board accept these donations and direct the superintendent to write letters of acknowledgement. Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.3 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 90 Eighth Grade Students from Hamilton Elementary School to California Great America in Santa Clara, California on Friday May 10, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the field trip for 90 eighth grade student from Hamilton Elementary School to California Great America in Santa Clara, California, on Friday, May 10, 2024. 1-2 Minute Report by Dr. Navdeep Sandhu, Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION Students will participate in activities that directly reinforce the science topics they are studying such as motion and forces which are aligned to the eighth grade instructional guide for the fourth quarter. On educational days, the park becomes a giant learning lab for physics, math and marketing students. Budding scientists can even perform exciting experiments on our record-breaking rides. The water park will be open on this day, and students will have access to water based rides. Nonprofit Agency: YES: NO:X ANALYSIS California's Great America is an amusement park that has multiple roller coaster rides that can provide students with real-life experiences in Newton's Third Law - The force exerted by the first object on the second object is equal in strength to the force that the second object exerts on the first but in the opposite direction. This excursion will be a culminating learning opportunity for all 8th-graders after spending time in the classroom on lessons derived from the NGSS teaching standards. Students will be able to experience firsthand Newton's Third Law of Motion. The educational impact of students from Hamilton Elementary School visiting California's Great America is to increase their understanding of natural science concepts, develop critical thinking, increase problem-solving and social skills and build cooperation. If Montezuma School students do not visit California's Great America, they will miss an educational opportunity that is accessible through this field trip. Date of Service Friday, May 10, 2024 Recipient of Service Hamilton School 8th Grade Students Location of Service California's Great America Cost Not to exceed $3,000 Funding Source Student Activities Fund Prepared by: Dr. Navdeep Sandhu, Principal at Hamilton Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.4 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 53 4th and 5th Grade Students, 2 Teachers, and 4 Chaperones of Washington Elementary School to Visit the San Francisco Exploratorium on January 12, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve a Field Trip for 53 Fourth and Fifth Grade students, two teachers and four chaperones of Washington Elementary School to Visit the San Francisco Exploratorium on January 12, 2024. 1-2 Minute Report by Kathryn Byers, Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory in San Francisco exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. The Exploratorium is located on Pier 15 in San Francisco, CA. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide. Pier 15 has 218,000 sq. ft. with 75,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. It is a nine acre campus of piers, public park and open water. There are more than 650 interactive exhibits created by staff scientists, exhibit developers and artists. The Exploratorium staff 274 full-time and part-time employees, 24 on-call employees and many inspiring interns and dedicated volunteers. Pier 15 features six main exhibit galleries and additional exhibits in free public space, a 200-seat theater, a life sciences laboratory, wired classrooms and labs, machines, wood and electronic shops, two stores and a restaurant and cafe. ANALYSIS At the Exploratorium, students will explore third, fourth and fifth grade NGSS (science standards). They will explore various science standards and reflect on their experiences in accordance to teachers lesson plans on science and how it's incorporated into reading and math. The educational impact of students from Washington Elementary School visiting the San Francisco Exploratorium is to increase the understanding of natural science concepts, develop critical thinking, increase problem solving and social skills and build cooperation. Date of Service January 12, 2024 Recipient of Service 53 Fourth and Fifth Grade Students, Two Teachers and Four Chaperones Location of Service San Francisco Exploratorium, San Francisco, California Cost One SUSD School Bus (Charter Bus if an SUSD bus is not available) - Not to exceed $3,000 Funding Source Title I and/or LCFF Prepared by: Kathryn Byers, Principal, Washington Elementary School Reviewed by: Brian Biedermann, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.5 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for Approximately 50 Franklin High School Students in the Advanced Concert Band to Anaheim, CA to Perform on a Disney Main Stage March 15-18, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the field trip to Anaheim, CA for the Disneyland Main Street Performance for 50 Franklin High School Music students from March 15-18th, 2024, also, a tour of CSU Long Beach. 2-3 Minute Report by Anna Lotti, Principal; 2-3 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION The Franklin High School band program has represented the Stockton Unified School District in several competitions with competitive success, positive behavior and a character of excellence. Franklin Music program requests the opportunity to represent Franklin High School and Stockton Unified School District as a premier band in the United States. ANALYSIS Students will be attending Disneyland’s Main Street Stage Performance in Anaheim, CA. as cast members on stage along with permanent members of the Disneyland cast. Students will also attend an educational backstage workshop where they will have a chance to record a movie soundtrack like professional musicians. All of these performances are small examples of professional opportunities for music students to find work while in college or training for a music career. While at our housing accommodations students will be allowed to use pool under supervision. The student/chaperone ratio will be 8:1. Students will be supervised by Parents, Instructors, and teachers. Students will also take a tour of the California Statue University Long Beach music department. Touring CSU Long Beach gives our students the opportunity to be exposed to different colleges as music majors. This will expand their vision of possibilities offered to them from different areas of colleges in California. Costs Transportation: $15,990 Hotel: $10,032 2 day park hopper Disneyland Tickets + workshop: $16,250 ($325 per student) Funds for this trip will be covered by student and booster fundraisers and donations to the program. All other expenses to be paid by the band boosters. Funding So urce Transportation will be covered by the Band Club. All other expenses will be paid by the Band Boosters. The students will cover the cost of souvenirs, such as T-shirts. Prepared by: Anna Lotti, Principal, Franklin Reviewed by: Brian Biedermann, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.6 (C/A): Approval of an Overnight Field Trip to Pleasanton, CA, for a Basketball Tournament (Venue Pending) on December 28-30, 2023 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve an Overnight Field Trip to Pleasanton, CA, for a Basketball Tournament (Venue Pending) on December 28-30, 2023 2-3 Minute Report by Cynthia Cardenas Sanchez, Principal; 2-3 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION Chavez Lady Titans basketball program has traveled and stayed overnight numerous times with the girls bonding, communicating, and competing while becoming more unified as a program. ANALYSIS Students/Athletes will be participating in a tournament, and eating together as a program. This trip should help improve the stability of the program with more unity. Costs Lodging at Mariott Hotel $1,713.86, Meals $500, Fuel for School Vans $100 Funding Source Lady Titans Basketball ASB account #610. Amount not to exceed $2,400.00. Prepared by: Cynthia Cardenas Sanchez, Principal, Cesar Chavez High School Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Educational Services Director Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.7 (C/A): Approval of Field Trip for 96 Eighth Grade Students from Henry Elementary School to Visit Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 on, May 10,2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the field trip for 75 eighth grade students from Henry Elementary School to visit Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 on, May 10,2024. 1-2 Minute Report by Jessica Martinez , Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION Henry School is seeking approval to send our 8th Grade students to Great America's Physics & Science Days. This would be a great experience and opportunity to reward good attendance and behavior for our students promoting to high school. ANALYSIS Students can observe energy, force and motion first-hand. Hands on physics and science activity. An enjoyable school experience with their teachers and peers. 10:1 student to certificated teacher ratio. Date of Service: Friday, May 10, 2024 Recipient of Service: 8th grade students Location of Service: Great America-4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Cost: Not to exceed $15,000 ($85 ticket per student includes entrance and meal voucher plus estimated ACE train fee) Funding Source: Associated Student Body funds/Student Activities Prepared by: Jessica Martinez, Principal, Henry Elementary School Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.8 Approval of a Field Trip for 51 Second, Third and Seventh Grade Kohl Open School Students to DeYoung Museum and Exploritorium in San Francisco on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the one-day educational trip for 51 Second, Third and Seventh Grade Kohl Open students to DeYoung Museum and Exploritorium in San Francisco on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. 1-2 Minute Report by Patrick Hambright , Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION This is an opportunity for students to help develop visual literacy, encourage creativity, and improve writing skills at the DeYoung Museum. They will also explore science and human concept through a combination of guided inquiry, exhibit exploration, and in-depth classroom activities. ANALYSIS The curriculum area covered are Language and Reading. Date of Service December 19, 2023 Recipient of Service 51 Second, Third, and Seventh Grade Students at Kohl Open School Location of Service DeYoung Museum and Exploratorium, San Francisco Brief Description of Services to be Provided Students will gain valuable experience learning visual literacy and explore science and human concepts. Amount of Contract Admission Fees and Transportation Not To Exceed $3,000 Funding Source LCFF Prepared by: Patrick Hambright, Principal Reviewed by: Ms. Lori Risso, Director, Education Program Mr. Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.9 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 54 Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Kohl Open School Students to Academy of Science in San Francisco on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that Governing Board approve the one-day educational trip for 54 Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Kohl Open students to Academy of Science in San Francisco on Thursday, January 18, 2024. 1-2 Minute Report by Patrick Hambright, Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION This is an opportunity to for students to help develop visual literacy and encourage creativity. They will also explore science and human concept through a combination of guided inquiry, exhibit exploration, and in-depth classroom activities. ANALYSIS The curriculum area covered are Language and Reading. Date of Service January 18, 2024 Recipient of Service 54 Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Kohl Open School Location of Service Academy of Science, San Francisco, CA Brief Description of Services to be Provided Students will gain valuable experience learning well literacy and explore science and human concepts. Amount of Contract Admission Fees and Transportation Not Exceed $3,200 Funding Source LCFF Prepared by: Patrick Hambright, Principal Reviewed by: Lori Risso, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.10 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 75 Students from Taylor Leadership Academy to Visit California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, March 5, 2023 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) 2-3 Minute Report by Benjamin T. Yang, Principal; 2-3 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION This is an opportunity for (75) 7th and 8th grade students from Taylor Leadership Academy to visit California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA to explore the Steinhart Aquarium and California Coast exhibit which is home to some of the richest temperate marine ecosystems. ANALYSIS Taylor Leadership Academy believes that the experience from the field trip will assist teachers in presenting complex and abstract scientific concepts to their students thereby allowing them to synthesize new information for their mastery in their designated standards and provide them with an applied context for their learning. The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life. It is a rich educational experience that is perfect for assisting with the instruction of students in 7th and 8th grade science standards in NGSS. With this experience students will be able to describe the interdependence of organisms within this ecosystem by making a food web that shows how all organisms are interconnected through overlapping food chains. Date of Service March 5, 2024 Location of Service San Francisco, CA Costs Not to exceed $3,600 Funding Source Title 1 Funds Prepared by: Benjamin Yang, Principal, Taylor Leadership Academy Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.11 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 64 Eighth-Grade Students from Taylor Leadership Academy to Visit California's Great America in Santa Clara, California Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve a Field Trip for 64 Eighth-Grade Students from Taylor Leadership Academy to Visit California's Great America in Santa Clara, California 2-3 Minute Report by Benjamin T. Yang, Principal; 2-3 Minutes for Discussion I NTRODUCTION Name: California's Great America 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408)988-1776 ANALYSIS California's Great America is an amusement park that has multiple roller coaster rides that can provide students with real-life experiences in Newton's Third Law - The force exerted by the first object on the second object is equal in strength to the force that the second object exerts on the first but in the opposite direction. This excursion will be a culminating learning opportunity for all 8th-graders after spending time in the classroom on lessons derived from the NGSS teaching standards. Students will be able to experience firsthand Newton's Third Law of Motion. The educational impact of students from Taylor Leadership Academy visiting California's Great America is to increase their understanding of natural science concepts, develop critical thinking, increase problem-solving and social skills and build cooperation. If Taylor Leadership Academy students do not visit California's Great America, they will miss an educational opportunity that is accessible through this field trip. Two (4) certificated staff will accompany students for a ratio of 16:1 Date of Service Friday, May 10, 2024 Recipient of Service Taylor Leadership Academy - 8th Grade Students Location of Service California's Great America Brief Description of Services to be Provided Students at Taylor Leadership Academy look forward to California's Great America end-of-the-year field trip that allows them to experience real-life science through force and motion, most of them for the first time. The 8th-grade science instructor will prepare students to make the most out of this opportunity by choosing quality activities/lessons from their study on Newton's Third Law for the purpose of firsthand observation. Cost Not to exceed $1,400 for Transportation Cost and $2,500 for Admission Cost Funding Source Title 1 Funds for Transportation Cost and Student Activities/Fundraiser for Admission Cost Prepared by: Benjamin T. Yang, Principal, Taylor Leadership Academy Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michele Rodriguez, Superintendent of School File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.12 (C/A): Approval of Field Trip for 80 Senior Students from Weber Institute to Disneyland-Grad Nite in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the field trip for 80 Senior students from Weber Institute to Disneyland-Grad Nite in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2024. 2 Minute Report by Osman Zarif, Principal ; 2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION Participation in Grad Nite has been a tradition for the Senior Graduating Class. Students voluntarily attend as a culmination event as they show they are achieving the District goal of graduating College, Career, and Community ready. ANALYSIS The field trip is a motivation and reward for students to ensure they are on track to graduate and fulfill the district initiative of graduating each student College, Career, and Community ready. Four certificated advisors will accompany 80 Senior students to the Disneyland Grad Nite. There will be a 1:20 chaperone/student ratio. Student personal funds and Associate Student Body funds/fundraising will be used for Disneyland Grad Nite attendance fees. Cost: $26,000 Funding Source: Associate Student Body Class of 2024 Funds Student Personal Payment of Fees Prepared by: Osman Zarif, Principal, Weber Institute Reviewed by: Lori Risso, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Division Approved: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.13 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 40 Cesar Chavez High School Students in the Jazz Band to Attend the Reno Jazz Festival in Reno, NV April 26-27, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the field trip to the Reno Jazz Festival, for forty Jazz Band students, on Friday, April 26- April 27, 2024. 1-2 Minute Report by Cynthia Cardenas-Sanchez, Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION Cesar Chavez High School’s music programs have represented Stockton Unified School District in several competitive festivals since the school opened with positive behavior and character of excellence. The band programs have received several awards for their performances at these festivals, including an award for positive interactions with other ensembles. Through this competition we hope students will learn to better their own performance from comments from the judges as well as by viewing other ensembles perform. ANALYSIS Students will be participating in a jazz festival at the University of Nevada, Reno Campus. The performance will be evaluated by judges who are music instructors from other schools around Northern California and Reno. The judges' written and audio feedback will be used to reflect on the performance and improve in future performances. Following the clinic, the students will watch other groups at the festival to make some assessments and comparisons of their own. All performing groups will attend festival concerts in order to see groups with a high level of achievement. The student/chaperone ratio will be 10:1. Students will be supervised by band directors Art Coleman and Rick Russell, Band Assistant JJ Romeo, and parent/SUSD teacher Julie Pichardo. COSTS Not to exceed $10,000.00 Funding Source Transportation will be provided through District (VAPA) funds. Festival entry fees, and lodging will all be covered by the Marching Band’s Boosters Account. Transportation, festival entry fees and lodging will not exceed $10,000.00. The students will cover any other additional expenditures (food) while on the trip. Prepared by: Cynthia Cardenas-Sanchez, Principal, Cesar Chavez High School Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Educational Services Director Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.14 (C/A): Approval of Field Trip for 14 Snowboarding Club Students from Stagg High School to Palisades Tahoe, CA on Sundays between January 7, 2024 to May 5, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the board approve 14 Snowboarding Club Students from Stagg High School to Palisades Tahoe, CA on Sundays between January 7, 2024 to May 5, 2024 1-2 Minute Report by Brett Toliver, Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION Participation in the trip provides students of disadvantaged backgrounds free lessons to learn how to ski or snowboard. Students will also gain interpersonal skills by experiencing these activities in small and large groups. Students gain long-lasting relationships and memories. ANALYSIS Two certificated supervisors will accompany 14 Snowboarding Club Students to Palisades Tahoe, CA. There will be a 1:7 adult to student ratio. ASB club funds will be used for attendance fees. Actual trips are dependent on weather conditions and transportation availability. The program runs every Sunday, except major holidays. The educational impact of students from Stagg High School visiting Palisades Tahoe, CA is to increase the understanding of natural science concepts, develop critical thinking, increase problem solving and social skills and build cooperation. If Stagg High School students do not visit Palisades Tahoe, CA, they will miss an educational opportunity that is accessible by this field trip. Date of Service Sundays, 1/7 /24 , 1/14 /24 , 1/21 /24 , 1/28 /24 , 2/4 /24 , 2/11 /24 , 2/18 /24 , 2/25 /24 , 3/3 /24 , 3/10 /24 , 3/17 /24 , 3/24 /24 , 3/31 /24 , 4/7 /24 , 4/14 /24 , 4/21 /24 , 4/28/24, and 5/5/24 Recipient of Service Stagg HS Students and Chaperones Location of Service Palisades Tahoe, CA Cost $2,500 Funding Source Associate Student Body Prepared by: Brett Toliver, Principal Stagg High School Reviewed by: Brian Biedermann, Director, Educational Services Kasey Klappenback, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Division Approved by: Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Governing Board approve all Consent Action Items *C/A (subject to items being removed by individual trustees for separate consideration as Action Items.) Motion by Sofia Colon, second by Ray C Zulueta Jr. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cecilia Mendez, AngelAnn Flores, Ray C Zulueta Jr, Donald Donaire, Sofia Colon, Kennetha Stevens Not Present at Vote: Alicia Rico Subject 6.15 (C/A): Approval of a Field Trip for 150 to 300 2nd-6th Grade Students for El Dorado Elementary School to Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Arnold California Between March 27, 2024 through April 24, 2024 Meeting Dec 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting - - 4:00 P.M. (IN-PERSON) Category 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Governing Board Approval of a Field Trip for 150 to 300 2nd-6th Grade Students for El Dorado Elementary School to Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Arnold California Between March 27, 2024 through April 24, 2024. 1-2 Minute Report by Monica Gayle, Principal; 1-2 Minutes for Discussion INTRODUCTION To provide students with hands on experimental learning opportunities to supplement core instruction through science and social studies field trips and STEM activities. ALl students will participate in a hands on experimental learning opportunity, outside of school grounds. Students will have one pre-assessment and one post assessment that allows them to demonstrate their understanding of real life experience connected with core instruction. Name: NCalaveras Big Trees State Park P.O. Box 120 Arnold, California Phone (209) 795-7980 Email cbtsptours@parks.ca.gov Nonprofit Agency: X YES: NO: ANALYSIS All students will participate in a hands on experimental learning opportunity, outside of school grounds. Date of Service March 27, 2024 & March 28, 2024 and April 22-24, 2024 Recipient of Service El Dorado Elementary Location of Service Calaveras Big Tree State Park Brief Description of Services to be Provided The tour guide will help students understand how the alpine wet meadows are important to forest ecology and how we can restore meadows. They will trace the history of the area from discovery of the giant sequoia trees to restoration of the wet meadows Term of Contract No refund or reschedule, teachers and students to dress appropriate for cold weather and tennis shoes. Student tour groups not to exceed 60. Costs $120 Registration and $5,500 transportation for a total of $5,620.00. Funding Source Comprehensive Support and Improvement Prepared by: Monica Gayle, Principal, El Dorado Elementary Reviewed by: Tamara Pronoitis, Director, Educational Services Dept. Kasey