POLISCOPE

The public record

SANJUANUNIFIED (SACRAMENTO COUNTY)Decisions and attributed speech publishedPartial coverage

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 · School board meeting record

The 30-second read

Summary pending

Meeting-wide summary not available

No meeting-wide AI summary is available yet. The item-by-item board record below uses the published agenda materials.

Why it matters

The board digest below separates planned business from source-backed outcomes.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

Official minutes publish outcomes and identify speakers and the topics they addressed.

People and votes

Commissioner Ms. Costa

1 statement

  1. Statement

    Commented on CAASPP, other assessment methods, outcomes at Lichen K-8, the Smarter Balanced sample test,.

    Official record

What people said

Attributed speechA separate authority lane. Speech is evidence of what a person said, never of what the board decided.
  • The official minutes identify speakers and topics, but summarize rather than quote their exact words.

Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

2548 D 10/24/2023 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Open Session/Call to Order/Announcement of Closed Session Topics (A) The October 10 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Zima Creason. The board meeting was held in person and was also streamed to the district’s YouTube channel. Roll Call Present: Zima Creason, president Pam Costa, vice president Saul Hernandez, clerk Ben Avey, member Paula Villescaz, member Tanya Kravchuk, member Vacant: Trustee area 7, member Visitor comments: Closed Session (A-1) There were no closed session visitor comments. Closed Session (B) The meeting was then recessed with the board convening in closed session to consider student expulsions in three cases (Education Code section 48918[f]) and to discuss with negotiator Melissa Bassanelli, Superintendent, regarding CSEA Chapter 127 General/Operations support, Chauffeurs/Teamsters Local No. 150 Transportation, Supervisors, Teachers and Certificated Supervisory units; and regarding non-represented groups: management and confidential units (Government Code section 54957.6). Reconvene Open Session/Pledge of Allegiance (C) At 6:30 p.m., the meeting was called back to order by the president, Zima Creason. Four members of the Del Campo High School Air Force Jr. ROTC led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes Approved (D) It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, that the minutes of the September 26 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. High School Student Council Reports (E-1) High School Student Council representatives Navya Alqarwani from Bella Vista High School and Breanna Cabral from El Camino Fundamental High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. Staff Reports (E-2) Associate Superintendent Debra Calvin, Ed.D., provided an update on the College Week activities that took place.

2549 Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (E-6) Mr. Hernandez reported that the board voted unanimously to accept as written two stipulated suspended expulsions in case numbers S-07 and S-08 and one stipulated expulsion in case number S-09. Visitor Comments (F) There were no general visitor comments. Consent Calendar Approved (G-1/G-9) It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Mr. Avey, that the consent calendar items G-1 through G-9 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Personnel (G-1) - Appointments, leaves of absence and separations – approved as submitted. Purchasing Report (G-2) Change orders, construction and public works bids, piggyback contracts and zero-dollar contract – approved as submitted. Business/Financial Report (G-3) Notices of completion – approved as submitted. Gifts (G-4) Acceptance of gifts to Cowan Fundamental School, Earl LeGette Elementary School, Encina Preparatory High School and Northridge Elementary School. Surplus Property Report (G-5) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. High School Scholarship Award (G-6) Approval of 2023 Ose Family Community Service Award for Rio Americano High School. Special Education Community Advisory Committee Membership (G-7) Ratification of Heather Harper as a committee member to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee. Facilities Committee Membership (G-8) Ratification of Josh Alvarado as a committee member to the Facilities Committee. Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services Committee Membership (G-9) Ratification of Mindy McIntyre as a committee member to the Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services (C&S) Committee. 2022-2023 End of Year Data Summary (I-1) Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Student Support Amy Slavensky, Ph.D. introduced Director of Continuous Improvement and LCAP Gianfranco Tornatore, Ed. D. and Assistant Director of Assessment, Evaluation and Planning Christopher Smith who gave a presentation on the 2022-2023 end of year data results, including the results of the 2023 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests. Dr. Tornatore shared information about the types of data, how it is reported and an update on the changes to the California School Dashboard. Mr. Smith presented the 2022-2023 end of year data results, focusing on English language arts, mathematics, English language proficiency, chronic absenteeism and suspension. Mr. Smith also presented data for specific student groups including English learners, low socioeconomic status, foster youth, homeless, student with disabilities, African American, Hispanic and White. Dr. Tornatore explained how the district is responding to the data, noting the successes, challenges and actions to improve student outcomes. Principals Beth Wahl and Roxanne Stellmacher shared how they used data to guide improvement work at Lichen K-8 School. Board members made comments and posed questions. Mr. Avey expressed concerns about the data, acknowledged the initiatives at Lichen K-8 and expressed hope that the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) funded strategies will soon yield results. Ms. Villescaz commented on shifts in the final data, efforts at Lichen K-8, extra support for newcomer students and post-ELO plans. Ms. Kravchuk expressed concerns regarding the data, noting encouragement from the progress points at Lichen K-8 School, and she inquired about identifying school sites for additional support, which Dr. Tornatore addressed. Ms. Costa commented on CAASPP, other assessment methods, outcomes at Lichen K-8, the Smarter Balanced sample test,

2550 chronic absenteeism and staff hiring, and she anticipates academic improvements in the next year. Mr. Hernandez expressed confidence in the district’s current plan, feeling it is moving forward in the right direction. Ms. Creason recognized the innovative efforts of school sites to address chronic absenteeism and the need for ongoing conversations about growth versus proficiency. Ms. Creason also thanked Ms. Wahl and Ms. Stellmacher for their leadership, noting the connection between the positive climate survey and outcomes at Lichen K-8. Inclusive Practices (I-2) Associate Superintendent of Educational Services Debra Calvin, Ed. D., introduced the topic and Director of Special Education Vanessa Adolphson, Director of Professional Learning and Innovation Nicole Kukral and Preschool Teacher Melissa Hightower who gave a presentation on the work and current priorities of the Special Education department. Ms. Adolphson spoke about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the district’s guiding documents, and collaborative efforts with family, community, school sites and support staff. Ms. Kukral reviewed four areas of professional development which included behavior training, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), co-teaching and equitable grading practices. Ms. Hightower shared information about the Blended Preschool program. Dr. Calvin addressed current challenges, implemented strategies and next steps. Public Comments: Ryan Digman spoke about barriers to education, inclusive practices and parent involvement. Benjamin Hesch shared his experiences as a special education student in the district. Marsha Hesch spoke about her son’s experiences as a special education student. Board members made comments and posed questions. Mr. Avey shared that he hears from parents who don’t feel part of the IEP (individualized education program) team, noting that he hopes this is something that is being addressed. Ms. Villescaz asked clarifying questions about the co-teaching model, which Ms. Kukral addressed. Ms. Villescaz also highlighted the need for smaller class sizes and adequate staffing for full inclusion. Ms. Kravchuk inquired about Naviance, professional development, UDL and equitable grading practices, which staff answered. Ms. Kravchuk also reported on her visit to the Blended Preschool program at Ralph Richardson Center. Ms. Creason made comments about UDL, bullying and equitable grading practices, which Ms. Adolphson addressed. Superintendent Bassanelli talked about the formation of a Special Education Task Force, which aims to strengthen the special education program. Resolution No. 4101: Arcade Fundamental Middle School Lease Amendment No. 6 (I-3) Chief Operations Officer Frank Camarda presented the item, explaining that an increase in contingency is necessary to cover the cost of unforeseen soil conditions that the district is required by law to remediate. Board members asked questions, which staff addressed. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Costa, to adopt Resolution No. 4101, approving the sixth amendment to the lease agreement for the Arcade Fundamental Middle School project no. 001-9512-P1 between San Juan Unified and Clark & Sullivan Builders Inc. dba Clark/Sullivan Construction. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Resolution No. 4102: Katherine Johnson Middle School Lease Amendment No. 6 (I-4) Mr. Camarda presented the item, explaining that an increase in contingency is necessary to cover the cost of unforeseen soil conditions that the district is required by law to remediate. It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Mr. Avey, to adopt Resolution No. 4102, approving the sixth amendment to the lease agreement for the Katherine Johnson Middle School new construction project no. 055-9512-P1 between San Juan Unified and Flint Builders, Inc. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Variable Term Waivers (I-5) Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rebecca Toto, Ed.D. presented the item. It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to approve the submission of six Variable Term Waivers to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Assignment of Teachers Outside Regular Base Credential (I-6) Dr. Toto presented the item. It was moved by Ms. Kravchuk, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 4103 authorizing the assignment of 55 certificated employees to areas outside their authorized credential during the 2023-2024 school year per Education Code sections 44256(b), 44258.2, 44263 and 44865. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk].

2551 Provisional Internship Permits (I-7) Dr. Toto presented the item. It was moved by Mr. Avey, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to approve the submission of four Provisional Internship Permits to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing effective August 8, 2023 through June 5, 2024. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Board Reports (J) Ms. Kravchuk spoke about a recent school site visit that she made and common humanity. Future Agenda (K) There were no items added to the future agenda. Adjournment (L) At 9:13 p.m., there being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ ___________________________________ Zima Creason, Board President Melissa Bassanelli, Secretary Approved: _________ :sc 10/24/2023

Showing the first 24,000 of 254,750 characters. The full document is at the source.

1 San Juan Unified School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Zima Creason, President Pam Costa, Vice President Saul Hernandez, Clerk Ben Avey, Member Paula Villescaz, Member Tanya Kravchuk, Member Vacant, Member PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES Board of Education meetings are held in person in the board room located at 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California. Alternatively, you can view the board meeting on YouTube from a computer, mobile device or tablet. The YouTube link can be found on the district's YouTube channel or by visiting https://www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting where the link will be posted approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The district has taken the following steps to assist the public in offering public comment: 1. In Person Public Comment. Public comment may be offered in person during the board meeting at the district office located at 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California. Board Bylaw 9323 limits visitor comments to two (2) minutes per speaker, with no more than 30 minutes per single topic. Time will be extended for any speaker who uses an interpreter. Please be aware that public comments, including your name, become part of the public record. 2. Online Submission of Public Comment. Members of the public may submit written comments by using the comment form located on the district website at http://www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting. If you wish to submit a written comment on more than one agenda item, please submit a separate form for each item on which you are commenting. Written comments are limited to 1,500 characters. Comments will be provided to the members of the board. The business to be considered at this board meeting is on the following agenda: Board of Education Agenda October 10, 2023 A. OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS – 5:30 p.m. 1. Visitor Comments (for closed session agenda items only) Board Bylaw 9323 limits visitor comments to two (2) minutes per speaker, with no more than 30 minutes per single topic. Time will be extended for any speaker who uses an interpreter. Public comments, including your name, become part of the public record. B. CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 p.m. 1. Student expulsions in three cases (Education Code section 48918[f]). 2. Collective bargaining matters – discussion with negotiator Daniel Thigpen, Executive Director, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, regarding CSEA Chapter 127 General/Operations support, Chauffeurs/Teamsters Local No. 150 Transportation, Supervisors, Teachers and Certificated Supervisory units; and regarding non-represented groups: management and confidential units (Government Code section 54957.6). C. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 6:30 p.m. D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – September 26, 2023, regular meeting, pages 2544-2547. E. ORGANIZATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6:35 p.m. 1. High School Student Council Reports 2. Staff Reports 3. Board-appointed/District Committees 4. Employee Organizations 5. Other District Organizations 6. Closed Session/Expulsion Actions (Government Code section 54957.1) F. VISITOR COMMENTS – 6:50 p.m. Board Bylaw 9323 limits visitor comments to two (2) minutes per speaker, with no more than 30 minutes per single topic. Time will be extended for any speaker who uses an interpreter. Public comments, including your name, become part of the public record.

2 G. CONSENT CALENDAR – G-1/G-9 – 7:20 p.m. Action: The administration recommends that the consent calendar, G-1 through G-9, regarding regular business items, be approved. Any item may be removed for further discussion and separate action following consideration of remaining agenda items. 1. *Personnel – appointments, leaves of absence and separations. 2. *Purchasing Report – change orders, construction and public works bids, piggyback contracts and zero dollar contract. 3. *Business/Financial Report – notices of completion. 4. Acceptance of the following gifts: Cowan Fundamental Elementary School: from Cowan Parent Teacher Club – for outdoor seating: $11,024.80. Earl LeGette Elementary School: from American Online Giving: $71.40. Encina Preparatory High School: from Point West Rotary Club – for 10 approved grants: $16,765. Northridge Elementary School: from Carolyn and Kirkland Fritz – for sixth grade science camp: $500. 5. *Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. 6. *Approval of 2023 Ose Family Community Service Award for Rio Americano High School. 7. *Ratification of one committee member to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee. 8. *Ratification of one committee member to the Facilities Committee. 9. *Ratification of one committee member to the Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services Committee. *Material provided. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued, if necessary) Discussion and action on the items removed from the consent calendar. I. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. 2022-2023 End of Year Data Summary – 7:25 p.m. (Slavensky) Material provided. Report: regarding the 2022-2023 end of year data results, including the results of the 2023 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests. 2. Inclusive Practices – 7:55 p.m. (Calvin) Material provided. Report: regarding the work and current priorities of the Special Education department. 3. Arcade Fundamental Middle School Lease Amendment No. 6 – 8:15 p.m. (Camarda) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 4101, approving the sixth amendment to the lease agreement for the Arcade Fundamental Middle School project no. 001- 9512-P1 between San Juan Unified and Clark & Sullivan Builders Inc. dba Clark/Sullivan Construction. 4. Katherine Johnson Middle School Lease Amendment No. 6 – 8:20 p.m. (Camarda) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 4102, approving the sixth amendment to the lease agreement for the Katherine Johnson Middle School new construction project no. 055-9512-P1 between San Juan Unified and Flint Builders, Inc.

3 5. Variable Term Waivers – 8:25 p.m. (Toto) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the submission of six Variable Term Waivers to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing effective 08/08/2023-06/05/2024. 6. Assignment of Teachers Outside Regular Base Credential – 8:30 p.m. (Toto) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board adopt Resolution No. 4103 authorizing the assignment of 55 certificated employees to areas outside their authorized credential during the 2023- 2024 school year per Education Code sections 44256(b), 44258.2, 44263 and 44865. 7. Provisional Internship Permits – 8:35 p.m. (Toto) Material provided. Action: The superintendent is recommending that the board approve the submission of four Provisional Internship Permits to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing effective 08/08/2023- 06/05/2024. J. BOARD REPORTS – 8:40 p.m. K. FUTURE AGENDA – 8:50 p.m. The board may wish to identify items to be discussed at future meetings and the reasons therefore. B. CLOSED SESSION (continued, if necessary) Announcement of topics/announcement of actions. L. ADJOURNMENT – 8:55 p.m. The Board of Education welcomes and encourages the public’s participation at the board meetings and has devoted time throughout the meeting for that purpose. You may comment on items included on this agenda; however, we ask that you limit your comments to two (2) minutes, so that as many people as possible may be heard (Education Code section 35145.5, Government Code section 54954.3). When an item indicates “material provided,” the additional information is available prior to the meeting in the Information and Communication Office, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, (916) 979-8281, or on the district website at www.sanjuan.edu. A person with a disability may contact the Board of Education office at (916) 971-7111, or email stephanie.cunningham@sanjuan.edu at least 48 hours before the scheduled board meeting to request receipt of an agenda and other distributed writings in an appropriate alternative format, or to request disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public board meeting. Translation and interpretation services will be made available upon request with advance notice. If you wish to utilize these services, please notify the Board of Education office at (916) 971-7111, or email stephanie.cunningham@sanjuan.edu at least 24 hours before the scheduled board meeting to allow for the scheduling of appropriate translation staff and other resources. NOTE: The times indicated are approximate. Mission Statement Valuing diversity and excellence, the San Juan Unified School District’s mission is to educate and inspire each student to succeed and responsibly contribute to a radically evolving world by providing innovative, rigorous, student-focused instruction and programs in a safe, caring and collaborative learning community.

2544 D 10/10/2023 San Juan Unified School District Board of Education 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 Board of Education Minutes September 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Board of Education 6:30 p.m. Open Session/Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance (A) The September 26 regular meeting was called to order by the president, Zima Creason. The board meeting was held in person and was also streamed to the district’s YouTube channel. Four members of the Casa Roble Fundamental High School Air Force Jr. ROTC led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present: Zima Creason, president Pam Costa, vice president Saul Hernandez, clerk Ben Avey, member Paula Villescaz, member Tanya Kravchuk, member Vacant: Trustee area 7, member Minutes Approved (B) It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, that the minutes of the September 12 regular meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED 5-0-1 [AYES: Creason, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Costa]. Recognition: Week of the School Administrator (C-1a) It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to adopt Resolution No. A-430 proclaiming the week of October 8-14 as the Week of the School Administrator. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. High School Student Council Reports (C-2) High School Student Council representatives Isabel Villarreal and Heidi Martinez from Mesa Verde High School and Charisma Jill-Hernandez and Danica Piper from San Juan High School updated the board on the goals, activities and achievements at their respective schools. Visitor Comments (D) David Martasian spoke about heat injury and illness prevention as part of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan updates. Consent Calendar Approved (E-2/E-6, E-8, E-9, E-11, E-12) Ms. Villescaz pulled item E-10, Ms. Kravchuk pulled item E-7 and Superintendent Bassanelli pulled item E-1. It was moved by Mr. Avey, seconded by Ms. Villescaz, that the consent calendar items E-2 through E-6, E-8, E-9, E-11 and E-12 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk].

2545 Purchasing Report (E-2) Purchase orders and service agreements, change orders, construction and public works bids and zero-dollar contract – approved as submitted. Business/Financial Report (E-3) Warrants and payroll – approved as submitted. Gifts (E-4) Acceptance of gifts to Bella Vista High School, Encina Preparatory High School, Mesa Verde High School and Northridge Elementary School. Surplus Property Report (E-5) Approval to dispose of surplus property pursuant to Board Policy 3270 and Education Code sections 17545 and 17546. Resolution No. 4099: Commit Fund Balance (E-6) Adoption of Resolution No. 4099 to Commit Fund Balance. Visions In Education Memorandum of Understanding (E-8) Approval of the Visions In Education memorandum of understanding effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Visions In Education Special Education Memorandum of Understanding (E-9) Approval of the Visions In Education special education memorandum of understanding effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Youth Development Network Lease Amendment No. 1 (E-11) Approval of the first amendment to the lease agreement for the Youth Development Network at the property located at 6141 Sutter Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608. Special Education Community Advisory Committee Membership (E-12) Ratification of Veronica Guzman, Lacey Martinez and Rachel Turki as committee members to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee. Consent Calendar Continued (F) Personnel (E-1) - Appointments, leaves of absence and separations. Superintendent Bassanelli removed classified discipline number CL-571 from the personnel pages due to the appeal process. It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Mr. Avey, that the consent calendar item E-1 be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. 2023-2024 Consolidated Application for Funding (E-7) - Approval to submit the 2023-2024 Consolidated Application for Funding to the California Department of Education (CDE) and State Board of Education (SBE). Ms. Kravchuk acknowledged the importance of the funding, thanked staff for their work on the application and encouraged families to complete the annual student information update, which helps schools receive funding. Mr. Avey noted that he had read the Consolidated Application. It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, that the consent calendar item E-7 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Sacramento County Office of Education Memorandum of Understanding (E-10) - Approval of the memorandum of understanding from the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) regarding SCOE passing funding through to the district, pursuant to Assembly Bill 179, for the Camp Winthers project and the Encina Preparatory High School Career Technical Education construction pathway project. Ms. Villescaz thanked Assemblyman Kevin McCarty and the legislative delegation for their funding and support for the projects. It was moved by Ms. Villescaz, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, that the consent calendar item E-10 be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Summer Learning (G-1) Director of Elementary/K-8 Schools Holly Cybulski; Director of Career Technical Education (CTE), K-12 Counseling and College/Career Readiness Brett Wolfe; and Director of Office of Student Learning Assistance (OSLA) Gwyn Dellinger gave a presentation regarding the student learning that took place during the summer of 2023. Ms. Cybulski introduced the

2546 topic and shared enrollment data, and she spoke about the elementary programs that were offered. Mr. Wolfe provided an overview of the middle school and high school summer programs that were offered, and he also shared data. Ms. Dellinger spoke about the special education Extended School Year (ESY) and OSLA summer programs, which included the Newcomer Academy and the summer intern program. El Camino Fundamental High School student Ravyn Seibles shared her experiences as a summer intern at Ralph Richardson Center. Board members posed questions and made comments related to the timing of registration, enrollment data, the variety of programs offered, the summer intern program, the Newcomer Academy, high school credit recovery and graduation for fifth-year seniors. Board members also expressed their gratitude to Ravyn Seibles for her report and commended her on her work as a summer intern. Professional Learning and Innovation (G-2) Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Student Support Amy Slavensky, Ph.D. introduced Director of Professional Learning and Innovation Nicole Kukral who gave a presentation on the work and current priorities of the Professional Learning and Innovation (PLI) department. Ms. Kukral explained that in the 2023-2024 school year, the PLI department is prioritizing professional learning in mathematics, reading, ethnic studies, inclusive practices and new teacher support. Ms. Kukral also shared next steps and described the ways that PLI is continually improving the department-wide practices to collect data, partner more strategically with sites and other departments, and focus on family and community engagement. Board members made comments and asked questions. Ms. Kravchuk commented about the LETRS curriculum, and she inquired about obtaining input from cultural groups, which Ms. Kukral said that there are plans to engage with the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). Mr. Avey asked about the process for selecting teachers and school sites for professional learning, which Ms. Kukral explained that it was voluntary for individual teachers, and Superintendent Bassanelli clarified that school sites self-identify based on their professional learning needs assessment. Mr. Avey also inquired about the monitoring of qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the success of the program, which Ms. Kukral stated that is a departmental goal for the year. Mr. Avey suggested that the Curriculum and Standards committee may be able to help develop data points for this purpose. Ms. Costa complimented Ms. Kukral and the team for their leadership with the Curriculum and Standards committee, expressing that she has enjoyed witnessing the committee members develop a genuine understanding of curriculum. Public Hearing: Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (G-3) Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Programs Kristan Schnepp presented the topic. Ms. Creason declared the topic of sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials a public hearing and invited the public to speak. There being no questions or comments from the public, Ms. Creason declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Costa, to adopt Resolution No. 4100 stating that each pupil in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials in each subject that are consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum framework adopted by the state board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Public Hearing: Conveyance of Permanent Easement at Casa Roble Fundamental High School (G-4) Director of Facilities, Construction and Modernization Nicholas Arps presented the item. Ms. Creason declared the topic of conveying a permanent easement at Casa Roble Fundamental High School a public hearing and invited the public to speak. There being no questions or comments from the public, Ms. Creason declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Ms. Costa, seconded by Ms. Kravchuk, to adopt Resolution No. 4098, conveying one permanent easement at Casa Roble Fundamental High School to the Citrus Heights Water District. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [Creason, Costa, Hernandez, Avey, Villescaz, Kravchuk]. Board Reports (H) Ms. Costa shared information about the many school site visits that she has conducted in recent weeks. Mr. Hernandez spoke about homecoming halls, noting that he served as one of the judges at Del Campo High School. Mr. Avey reported that he attended San Juan Unified’s College Night at Rio Americano High School, where he also observed their homecoming halls, and he also spoke about a Sacramento Metro Chamber study trip to Toronto that he attended, during which there was a conversation about the devaluation and privatization of public infrastructure, which he found interesting. Ms. Creason acknowledged the school sites that have hosted her this school year, and she also reported that she attended the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) luncheon and recruitment fair, as well as serving as a judge at Encina Preparatory High School for their college week door decorating contest.

2547 Ms. Villescaz suggested site visits to schools in area one, as there is no elected trustee for that area yet. Future Agenda (I) There were no items added to the future agenda. Adjournment (J) At 8:04 p.m., there being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ ___________________________________ Zima Creason, Board President Melissa Bassanelli, Secretary Approved: _________ :sc

SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA ITEM: _G-1__ MEETING DATE: 10/10/2023 APPROVED: HUMAN RESOURCES The following reports are submitted for board approval Personnel Pages Page # Appointments Management 1 Certificated 1 Classified 1 Leaves of Absence Management Certificated 1-2 Classified 2 Separations Management 2 Certificated Classified 2 Pre-Retirement Reduced Workload Reassignments/Change in Work Year Errata Job Description/Salary Range Change Management Certificated Classified Unrepresented Cabinet Contracts/Extension of Contract Recommendation to Extend A District Intern Credential Certificated Credential Approval Recommendations Certificated Charter School Personnel Actions Choices

Agenda for the October 10, 2023 Board Meeting 1. APPOINTMENTS MANAGEMENT Type Name Status Assignment Location Effective Date (s) New Hire Kutz, Tonja Prob Director, Human Resources District Office 11/20/23 Certificated CERTIFICATED Type Name Status Assignment Location Effective Date (s) New Hire Mosqueda, Melissa Temp Teacher Grade 3 Howe Avenue 09/11/23 06/05/24 New Hire Rodriguez, Diana Temp Tch-Resource Spec K/12 Lichen 09/18/23 06/05/24 Rehire Driffill, Brittany Temp Tch-Grad 7/8 Arcade Middle School 09/11/23 06/05/24 CLASSIFIED Type Name Status Assignment Location Effective Date (s) New Hire Hayward, Kathryn Prob Instructional Assistant I Earl Legette 09/18/23 New Hire Helsel, Randy Prob Instructional Assistant I Greer 09/25/23 New Hire Hernandez, Erikka Prob Instructional Assistant III Harry Dewey 09/25/23 New Hire Houangvilay, Nikki Prob Instructional Assistant III Skycrest 09/18/23 New Hire Jackson, Essence Prob Instructional Assistant II Will Rogers 09/25/23 New Hire Jones, Harold Prob Instructional Assistant II Del Campo 09/18/23 New Hire Kehoe, Leigh Prob Instructional Assistant I Carriage 09/18/23 New Hire Khyuvenen, Nikita Prob Instructional Assistant II Mira Loma 09/12/23 New Hire Knight, Elizabeth Prob Nutrition Services Worker I Mira Loma 09/19/23 New Hire Kushnirenko, Yuliia Prob Instructional Assistant I Carriage 09/25/23 New Hire La Salle, Heaven Prob Campus Monitor Arcade 09/15/23 New Hire Lopez, Mayra Prob Instructional Assistant II Encina 09/20/23 New Hire Marquez, Janelle Prob Instructional Assistant II Arcade 09/18/23 New Hire Matthews, Sherry Prob Instructional Assistant I James Cowan 09/11/23 New Hire McGuire, Ana Prob Instructional Assistant III El Camino 09/18/23 New Hire Mogharab, Shahin Prob Instructional Assistant I Grand Oaks 09/18/23 New Hire Moorthy, Jodie Prob Instructional Assistant III Northridge 09/25/23 New Hire Musgrave, Alexandra Prob Instructional Assistant II Will Rogers 09/18/23 New Hire Nelson, Tina Prob Instructional Assistant III Skycrest 09/18/23 New Hire Ochoa, Alma Prob Non-Instruct Support Aide San Juan ECE 09/11/23 New Hire Olea-Romero, Karla Prob Child Dev Assist-SA Gold River ECE 09/18/23 New Hire Omar Sherif, Amirah Prob Instructional Assistant I Cameron Ranch 09/18/23 New Hire Patrick DeMello, Eustacia Prob Instructional Assistant III Del Campo 09/18/23 New Hire Pierce, Sara Prob Instructional Assistant III Arlington Heights 09/19/23 New Hire Rahimi, Sadaf Prob Instructional Assistant II Arden Middle School 09/18/23 New Hire Ram, Brianna Prob Behavior Support Assistant Special Ed - Kenneth 09/11/23 New Hire Satari, Shahnaz Prob Sch/Comm Interv Asst Early Childhood Education 09/22/23 New Hire

Sources and limits

Published sources used on this page

This meeting has been held, but no source-backed decision record is available yet. Agenda items remain proposals.

Not claimed by this page

  • No agenda facet is available for a complete inventory of planned business.
  • Item-level plain-language summaries are not available; this page does not infer individual agenda items.

Canonical record: 9c62c205c6bb1bcdf4d87cb8dfc64642. This page changes as stronger artifacts are published; it never overwrites an agenda with minutes.

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record