Main Governing Board

3 Thursday, February 27, 2025 SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Public Session: 4:30 P.M. El Cajon Valley High School Multi-Purpose Room 1035 E. Madison Avenue El Cajon, 92021 ******************************************************************* Public Comment: Anyone wishing to address the Governing Board under Public Comment regulations (matters that fall under the subject jurisdiction of the Governing Board, AND are listed on this meeting's agenda), must complete a Speaker Card prior to the meeting being called to order, and have the option of addressing the Board during the Public Comment section of the agenda, or when the item(s) come(s) up for action. Please see the Public Comment Agenda Item for more information and to view a sample of the Speaker Card for Items on the Agenda. A. OPEN/PUBLIC SESSION (4:30 PM) Subject 1. Public Session (4:30 PM) - El Cajon Valley High School Multi-Purpose Room Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Procedural Please note that Speaker Cards are accepted up until Open Session begins. Attached is a sample Speaker Card to speak to items ON the agenda. Speaker cards are available at each Regular and Special Governing Board Meeting. File Attachments A. OPEN/PUBLIC SESSION (4:30 PM) Subject 2. Call to Order Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments A. OPEN/PUBLIC SESSION (4:30 PM) Subject 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments A. OPEN/PUBLIC SESSION (4:30 PM) Subject 4. Approval of Agenda Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Approval of the Current Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Current Agenda Motion by Rob Shield, second by Scott Eckert. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Gary Woods, Rob Shield, Scott Eckert, Jim Kelly, Chris Fite B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Subject 1. Procedures for Receiving Comments From the Public on Topics that Fall Under the Subject Jurisdiction of the Governing Board Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Information, Procedural Board Agenda Topics: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any item(s) described in this Notice/Agenda (Government Code Section 54954.3). All comments from the public on agenda items are heard for a total of 30 minutes. An individual speaker may not exceed a total of three minutes on all items; time may not be ceded from one person to another; public input on any one item may not exceed 20 minutes. Speakers shall file a speaker card to address the Board regarding items ON the agenda, indicating his or her name and the agenda item or subject he or she wishes to address and present it to the Board secretary prior to approval of the agenda. If a member of the public wishes to speak to an item at the time the item comes up for action, please indicate that on the Speaker Card and you will be given an opportunity to speak prior to the action being taken. File Attachments SpeakerCardItemsONTheAgenda_(English).pdf (70 KB) C. ACTION ITEMS - AND PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION Subject 1. Adoption of Resolution (2025-28) Terminating Services of Certificated Employees as a Result of Reduction or Discontinuation of Particular Kinds of Service; Adoption of Resolution (2025-30), Criteria for Determining Order of Seniority for those Certificated Employees with the Same Date of First Paid Service; and Adoption of Certificated Seniority List Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution (2025-28) Terminating Services of Certificated Employees as a Result of Reduction or Discontinuation of Particular Kinds of Service; Adoption of Resolution (2025-30), Criteria for Determining Order of Seniority for those Certificated Employees with the Same Date of First Paid Service; and Adoption of Certificated Seniority List Adoption of Resolution (2025-28)Terminating Services of Certificated Employees as a Result of Reduction or Discontinuation of Particular Kinds of Service On February 27, 2025 , the Board of Trustees determined it needs to reduce or eliminate 49.2 full-time equivalent certificated administrative and/or teaching positions at the end of the current school year, and that potentially impacted certificated employees be provided written notice prior to March 15, 2025 . Potentially affected employees were notified by the deadline. Governing Board approval of this resolution will enact the reduction or elimination of 49. 2 full time equivalent certificated administrative and/or teaching positions at the end of this school year, and direct the Superintendent or designee to give written notice to employees who will be reassigned to different positions for the 2025-2026 school year based on the elimination of their current positions. Adoption of Resolution (2025-30), Criteria for Determining Order of Seniority for those Certificated Employees with the Same Date of First Paid Service The Governing Board is recommending that particular kinds of services be reduced. In order to properly determine the order of seniority for those employees with the same date of first paid service, tie breaking criteria have been established. Governing Board approval of this resolution will allow ties in Seniority to be broken. Adoption of Certificated Seniority List The GUHSD recommends the adoption of Certificated Seniority List. This list ranks certificated employees (teachers, counselors, etc.) based on their length of service in the district. The seniority list is an essential component in the event of potential layoffs due to budget constraints, declining enrollment, or other staffing adjustments. The adoption of this list will ensure that any potential layoffs are conducted in a transparent and fair manner in accordance with both state law and the district’s collective bargaining agreements. File Attachments Certificated.Eliminate.Reduce.PKS.Reso.2025-28.pdf (16 KB) Tie Breakers.Resolution.2025.30.2.27.2025.pdf (12 KB) Certificated Seniority List.2.2025.xlsx.pdf (232 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution (2025-28) Terminating Services of Certificated Employees as a Result of Reduction or Discontinuation of Particular Kinds of Service; Adoption of Resolution (2025-30), Criteria for Determining Order of Seniority for those Certificated Employees with the Same Date of First Paid Service; and Adoption of Certificated Seniority List Motion by Jim Kelly, second by Rob Shield. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Gary Woods, Rob Shield, Scott Eckert, Jim Kelly No: Chris Fite C. ACTION ITEMS - AND PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION Subject 2. Adoption of Resolution (2025-29) To Reduce or Eliminate Classified Positions Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution (2025-29) To Reduce or Eliminate Classified Positions On February 27, 2025, the Governing Board has determined it needs to reduce or eliminate 12.3437 full-time equivalent of supervisory and classified positions, and that a corresponding number of supervisory and classified employees receive notice that their services will no longer be required for the 2025-2026 school year, pursuant to Education Code sections 45117, 45298, and 45308 . These provisions require that initial notices be provided to supervisory and classified employees whose services will no longer be required, by March 15, 2025. Governing Board approval of this resolution will enact the Reduction in Force and allow notices to be sent to supervisory and classified staff as specified in the Education Code. File Attachments Resolution (2025-29) to Reduce or Eliminate Classified Positions 2.27.2025.pdf (18 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution (2025-29) To Reduce or Eliminate Classified Positions Motion by Jim Kelly, second by Rob Shield. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Gary Woods, Rob Shield, Scott Eckert, Jim Kelly No: Chris Fite C. ACTION ITEMS - AND PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION Subject 3. Appointment of Board President as the Individual Board Member Authorized to Confer with Legal Counsel on Behalf of the Governing Board in Accordance with Board Bylaw 9124 Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Appointment of Board President as the Individual Board Member Authorized to Confer with Legal Counsel on Behalf of the Governing Board in Accordance with Board Bylaw 9124 Appointment of Board President as the individual Governing Board Member authorized to confer with legal counsel on behalf of the Board in accordance with Board Bylaw 9124 . The Board President will be the point of contact for attorneys representing the District, specifically in matters related to legal advice, consultation, and representation on behalf of the Governing Board. This will streamline communication, ensure clarity in legal matters, and maintain a unified approach when dealing with legal counsel. This will help avoid confusion and ensure consistent legal advice for the Governing Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting Appointment of Board President as the Individual Board Member Authorized to Confer with Legal Counsel on Behalf of the Governing Board in Accordance with Board Bylaw 9124 Motion by Scott Eckert, second by Jim Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Gary Woods, Rob Shield, Scott Eckert, Jim Kelly, Chris Fite C. ACTION ITEMS - AND PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION Subject 4. Authorize Termination of Legal Services with JW Howard Attorneys Law Firm Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action As Part of the Governing Board Review of District Law Firms, with the Intent of Reducing Legal Expenses for the District, We Authorize Termination of Legal Services with JW Howard Attorneys Law Firm as His Investigations Have Been Completed; and to Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to do the Same The Governing Board, at the July 18, 2024, Board meeting, approved a contract with JW Howard Attorneys to conduct independent investigations for the Board. This work has been completed, and his services are no longer required. File Attachments Motion & Voting As Part of the Governing Board Review of District Law Firms, with the Intent of Reducing Legal Expenses for the District, We Authorize Termination of Legal Services with JW Howard Attorneys Law Firm as His Investigations Have Been Completed; and to Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to do the Same Motion by Chris Fite, second by Rob Shield. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Gary Woods, Rob Shield, Chris Fite No: Scott Eckert, Jim Kelly D. RECONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY) Subject 1. Completion of Closed Session Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Information The Board Reserves the Right to Reconvene to Closed Session at the end of Open Session if Closed Session Matters have not been completed prior to the convening of the Open Session Meeting. File Attachments E. ADJOURNMENT Subject 1. Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. Meeting Feb 27, 2025 - SPECIAL Governing Board Meeting Type Information Date of Next Board Meetings : Regular Governing Board Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Open Session Begins @ 6:00 p.m. El Cajon Valley High School Multi-Purpose Room 1035 E. Madison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92021 Mike Fowler, Superintendent and Secretary to the Governing Board Published/Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 File Attachments