03-15-22 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

1 SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Trustee Blough at 5:03 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers located at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. PRESENT Board Members: Dr. Sofya Bagdasaryan, Scott Blough, Kareem Jubran, Bob LaBelle and Dawn Smollen Staff Members: Ron Todo, Associate Superintendent Dan Houghton, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Hani Youssef, Assistant Superintendent Sean Goldman, Assistant Superintendent FLAG SALUTE President Blough led the flag salute. CLOSED SESSION President Blough adjourned to closed session at 5:03 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONVENE The Board then conducted the following in closed session: CLOSED SESSION 3.1. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters (student case #10; Resolution #46-21/22) per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Expulsion 3.2. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. SEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.3. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. CSEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.4. CONFERENCE with REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. Property: District Offices (875 E. Cochran St. Simi Valley, CA); Agency Negotiators: Associate Superintendent Ron Todo Negotiating Parties: Parcel A: Hufsdar Investors, LLC; Parcel B: Gianni Fedrigo/Italian Kitchen Designs; Parcel C: Fine Hospitality Group; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment. 3.5. CONFERENCE with LEGAL COUNSEL, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2); Anticipated Litigation; One Case 3.6. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters – Discipline, Dismissal, Release

2 3.7. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters – Discipline, Dismissal, Release CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Motion #134 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Jubran, (5/0), Trustee Blough adjourned the closed session at 5:24 p.m. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RECONVENE OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened at 5:35 p.m. for open session. Board President Blough reported the following action(s) taken in closed session: STUDENT MATTERS (3.1.) Motion #135 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Jubran, (5/0), The Board met in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters (student case #10; Resolution #46- 21/22) per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Expulsion Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None SEA (3.2.) No Action CSEA (3.3.) No Action REAL PROPERTY (3.4.) No Action LEGAL COUNSEL (3.5.) No Action EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.6.) Motion #136 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Bagdasaryan, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters – Discipline, Dismissal, Release Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.7.) Motion #137 Vote: MSCU, Bagdsasaryan/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters – Discipline, Dismissal, Release Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion #138 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Bagdasaryan, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the agenda. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

3 MINUTES 2-15-22 Motion #139a Vote: MSCU, Jubran/Smollen, (5/0), the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on February 15, 2022 as presented Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES 3-1-22 Motion #139b Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Jubran, (5/0), the Board approved the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on March 1, 2022 as presented Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC COMMENTS President Blough reported that there were five blue cards (individuals requesting to speak to the Board) received. There were no yellow cards (individuals stating their opinion and not wanting to speak to the Board) received. At this point in the meeting visitors and employee organizations may address items that are NOT on the agenda. Public Comments: • Jennifer Fishman – financial literacy. • Julie Bershin – back to basics in education, and issues of drugs at schools. Requests for public comments submitted late were admitted and allowed to speak. They were the following: • Elena Johnson – congratulated the budget presentation which is looking up for the students. Concerned about the pride flag flown at Royal High School. • Lana Zukovski – thrilled that her son went to school without a mask. Against another flag being flown in classrooms besides the U.S. flag. • Vincent Orieb – use of weighted decision matrix for student device presentation. PRESENTATIONS - None EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS - None SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS Dr. Youssef read the following message from Dr. Peplinski: • “Hello everyone, I am sorry I cannot be there with all of you. I will be out for a couple of weeks managing a health issue. I hope to be back in early April. Until then, Dr. Youssef will be stepping in during my absence. As it approaches, I want to wish everyone a wonderful Spring Break. I also want to thank all of our employees for their continued professionalism and hard work in the face of very challenging times. We are approaching more normalcy again and the last two years of the COVID pandemic have been tough, but you stuck through it and supported students the best you could. I also want to thank our community for the support and patience during the same time period. There has been so much good work done in our district over the past several years that has not been highlighted due to the pandemic

4 and I am excited for our district to once again be able to focus on these initiatives. Have a good evening!” Dr. Hani Youssef shared the following statement: • Thanked the employees, parents, community members and most of all the students for their hard work for the past two years, especially this year where different challenges were faced. Exhorted everyone to continue working hard for the next two weeks before spring break. • Thanked staff members for their participation and collaboration during the professional development that took place on Friday, March 11, 2022. • Wished everyone a safe and joyous time off. BOARD COMMUNICATION Trustee Jubran shared the following statement: • Attended the Royal classic JV volleyball tournament. Gave a shout out to the team who won the tournament. • Looking forward to the Special Olympics on Saturday, March 19 taking place at RHS. Invited everyone to stop by and support the athletes. • Reminded everyone about the Jr. Olympics taking place on April 9 at RHS. He is looking forward to that event. • He is hoping to focus on student achievement as we move on with this school year. Trustee Smollen shared the following statement: • Reminded everyone about March 23 and 24 when the program Every 15 Minutes is taking place at SVHS. • Thanked the speakers for coming tonight. • Attended the Youth Counseling and Youth Symposium at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. • Attended the Professional Development day where Dr. Luis Cruz spoke about Professional Learning Communities to the staff. • Mentioned the different course outlines submitted by Simi Institute on item 3.2 from the Consent Calendar and reminded the community that Simi Institute has a lot of courses that the community and students can take advantage of. Trustee Bagdasaryan shared the following statement: • Thanked the speakers for their comments. Recognized the importance of the comments from one of the speakers on Financial Literacy, and also recognized the comments from Ms. Bershin. • Wished everyone a great spring break, health and wellness. Trustee LaBelle shared the following statement: • Thanked the speakers who came tonight, and appreciated their input. • Spoke about a new activity here in Southern California, the CIF Stunt program. Male and female cheerleaders from high schools in the area present stunts, not just cheerleading, but athletics. Attended activities at RHS and SVHS. • Attended the SSHS STEAM program.

5 • Thanked Dr. Snodgrass and the team for their work on the in-service this past Friday, March 11, 2022. He visited the TK program in the afternoon where he saw teachers being excited about teaching 4 years old next school year. • Attended the SVHS basketball games. • Attended the Alumni Baseball game. • Looking forward to the Special Olympics at RHS this coming Saturday, March 19. • Stated that he was the pioneer who brought Every 15 Minutes to the district without any funding. This month the program will be at SVHS. Trustee Blough shared the following statement: • Thanked the speakers who came tonight, and acknowledge that there is still a lot of work to be done. • Glad to be back in-person for Board meetings and without masks at schools as well. • Celebrated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Katherine Elementary. • Attended the Jane Ayre play at SSHS. • Attended the STEM/STEAM festival. • Looking forward to volunteering at schools again, and glad to be back I person. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion #140 Vote: The consent items listed below will be approved by the Board in one action. However, a Board member may remove an item for individual discussion and action. MSC, LaBelle/Smollen, (5/0), Approved the Consent Calendar. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None 1. BOARD/ADMINISTRATION 1.1. Approval and Adoption of Revised Board Bylaw 9320 – Meetings & Notices 1.2. Approval of Resolution No. 52-21/22 to Continue Conducting Meetings Via Teleconference Per California Government Code Section 54953 (or “Assembly Bill 361”) 2. PERSONNEL SERVICES 2.1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2.2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report 2.3. Approval and Adoption of Revised Administrative Regulation 4256.3 – Employee Property Reimbursement

6 3. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3.1. Acceptance of Gifts for Simi Valley Unified School District 2021- 2022 3.2. Approval of New and Revised Course Outlines For Secondary Education 3.3. Approval of Overnight Field Trip Request 3.4. Ratification of Out of State Travel 3.5. Approval and Adoption of Revised Board Policy, Administrative Regulation and Exhibits (1 & 2) 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures 3.6. Approval of High School Booster Organization for 2021 -2022 4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - None 5. BUSINESS & FACILITIES 5.1. Approval of Warrants – February 1 st , 2022 through February 28 th , 2022 5.2. Approval of Purchase Orders B21-00482 through P22-02776, in the Amount of $13,361,794.66 5.3. Approval of Transfer of Funds between February 1st and February 28th , 2022 5.4. Ratification of Compromise and Release or Stipulated Award 5.5. Ratification of Agreement No. R22-03108 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Amador Whittle Architects, Inc. for Services at Royal High School 5.6. Ratification of Agreement No. R22-03106 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Amador Whittle Architects, Inc. for Services at Simi Valley High School 5.7. Authorization to Award Request for Proposal P22rm370, Photography Services 5.8. Approval of Agreement No. R22-03352 Between Simi Valley Unified School District and Tbp Architecture for the Architectural and Engineering Services for Design Development Through Close Out, at the Simi Valley High School Sports Field Project

7 5.9. Approval of List of Selected Firms for On-Call Architectural and Landscape Architectural Services for Projects Throughout The District 5.10. Approval of Agreement No. A22.088 Between Simi Valley Unified School District and Knowland Construction Services, Inc. for Ongoing Inspection Services Throughout the District 5.11. Ratification of the Amended Amendment #1 to Agreement No. R22-01567 Between Simi Valley Unified School District and Jordan, Gilbert & Bain Landscape Architects, Inc. for the Irrigation Upgrade at Santa Susana High School ACTION CALENDAR: BOARD ADMINISTRATION – None PERSONNEL SERVICES - None EDUCATIONAL SERVICES A-G GRANT (3.1.) Motion #141 Vote: MSCU, Jubran/Smollen, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the A-G Grant • Dr. Block went over a presentation with the Board. The presentation is part of the agenda posted on the website. • Trustee Jubran asked about Math options for students to meet the requirements. Dr. Block said that we have a Business Algebra II course covering the algebra II standards from the lens of finance, and Simi Institute also offers courses about financial literacy. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - None BUSINESS & FACILITIES 2nd . INTERIM POSITIVE CERTIFICATION (5.1.) Motion #142 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Bagdasaryan, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the Filing and Positive Certification of Financial Status of the District Second Interim Report • Mr. Todo went over a presentation with the Board. The presentation is part of the agenda posted on the website. • Trustee Smollen asked how did we get the ESSER funds and what are we spending the funds. Mr. Todo explained that the ESSER funds came in from the previous administration and rolled over to this administration. The funds are being spent on supporting the school sites and their students. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None PURCHASE OF COMPUTER DEVICES (5.2.) MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the Purchase of Student Computer Devices

8 Motion #143 Vote: • Mr. Monte McCubbin, Mr. Dan Shuster, and Dr. Jason Messinger went over a presentation about the new devices for students. The presentation is part of the agenda posted on the website. • A pilot program was approved by the Board in September 2021 and 180 Chromebooks and 180 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go were purchased • Devices were given to Board members to sample. • Students and teachers piloted the devices. • The team developed a survey for students and teachers, and the response was overwhelmingly in favor of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go device. • The Board approved this item and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go devices will be in the hands of students this coming school year. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None INFORMATION CALENDAR: BOARD ADMINISTRATION - None PERSONNEL SERVICES SEA CONTRACT PROPOSAL (2.1.) Simi Educators Association/District Initial Contract Proposal for 2022-2023 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BP 6112 (3.1.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy 6112 – School Day BP/AR 6158 (3.2.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6158 – Independent Study STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES BP/AR 6164.41 (3.2.) First Reading of New Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.41 – Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private School BUSINESS & FACILITIES BP 3516.5 (5.1.) First Reading of Updated Board Policy 3516.5 – Emergency Schedules FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT (5.2.) Annual Financial Audit Report for 2020/2021 • Brian Ruff, a partner with our auditing firm, spoke about the audit report for 2020-2021. • Mr. Todo complemented the Fiscal Services department for their work with providing information needed for the audit. CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS Screening, discussion, clarification, prioritization, and preliminary information regarding the following agenda items previously proposed by board members or others pursuant to Board Bylaw 9322. (Note: This format will allow board members to screen and clarify proposed items on the agenda, and give direction to staff to bring an item forward as an information, consent or action item the following month; prioritizing items and using staff as efficiently as possible.)

9 1. Pending Items: Further discussion needed prior to moving forward. 1.1. Legislative Update – Trustee Blough • Vaccine mandate – Dr. Youssef explained that an elected official in Sacramento submitted a proposal to vaccinate all students. It has met a lot of resistance, and many elected officials are in opposition. Our school district will not do anything that the State does not require, and explained that in the last two years, since Covid started, we have not done less nor more of what it has been required. 1.2. Coronavirus/Information/Emergency Preparedness – Trustee Smollen • Dr. Bagdasaryan stated that at RHS students went through a drill and her daughter told her that the students were not complying. She asked to follow up on this. • Dr. Youssef stated that Dr. Block, Director of Secondary, will follow up with the school’s leadership. NEW PROPOSED ITEMS • Trustee Jubran – would like to add an item on student achievement, starting with Math achievement. • Dr. Youssef asked for a couple of months for Ed. Services to present to the Board. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. April 19. 2022, 5:00 pm – Regular Board Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon, Simi Valley, 93063 ADJOURNMENT Motion #144 Vote: MSC, Bagdasaryan/Smollen, (5/0), President Blough adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Ayes: Jubran, Smollen, LaBelle, Bagdasaryan, and Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None Approved on April 19, 2022 MSCU=Motion, Seconded, Carried, Unanimous __________________________ ___________________________ Trustee Blough, Board President Dr. Jason Peplinski, Superintendent

P L E A S E P O S T

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

Date: TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022

Closed Session: 5:00 PM

Regular Session: Immediately Following Closed Session

Public Hearing: None

Location: SIMI VALLEY CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063

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

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

A.

OPENING ACTIVITIES

1.

CALL TO ORDER (Approximate Time: 5:00 p.m. *Community Conference Room)

2.

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

3.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

3.1.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters (student case #10; Resolution #46-21/22) per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Expulsion

3.2.

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

3.3.

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

3.4.

CONFERENCE with REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. Property: District Offices (875 E. Cochran St. Simi Valley, CA); Agency Negotiators: Associate Superintendent Ron Todo Negotiating Parties: Parcel A: Hufsdar Investors, LLC; Parcel B: Gianni Fedrigo/Italian Kitchen Designs; Parcel C: Fine Hospitality Group; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

3.5.

CONFERENCE with LEGAL COUNSEL, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2); Anticipated Litigation; One Case

3.6.

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

3.7.

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

B.

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

1.

Flag Salute

2.

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

C.