10-7-14 Regular School Board Meeting

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 7, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by OPEN SESSION President Collins at 5:10 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers located at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. PRESENT Board Members: Rob Collins, Jeanne Davis, Arleigh Kidd, Dan White and Debbie Sandland Staff Members: Dr. Kathryn Scroggin, Interim-Superintendent Dan Houghton, Assistant Superintendent Ron Todo, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jason Peplinski, Assistant Superintendent Sean Goldman, Executive Director of Student Support Service PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments regarding closed items. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to closed session at 5:12 p.m. to conduct the following: 3.1. Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #4 3.2. Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #5 3.3 Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #6 3.4. Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #8 3.5. The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters- Discipline, Dismissal, Release 3.6. The Board of Education will meet in closed session for SEA Negotiations (as per the Rodda Act). Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.7. The Board of Education will meet in closed session for CSEA Negotiations (as per the Rodda Act). Dan Houghton, District Negotiator

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 2 3.8. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by State and Federal law, including but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq., 49073 and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement A15.86. 3.9. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by State and Federal law, including but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq., 49073 and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement A15.90. 3.10. The Board of Education will meet in closed session with its real property negotiators, Assistant Superintendent Ron Todo and district counsel in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.8 – real property negotiations – regarding Wood Ranch Conference Center and buyer JemStreet Properties. 3.11. The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.95 – insurance pooling, tort liability losses; public liability losses; workers’ compensation liability; Compromise & Release settlement request for SIMI-006936 3.12 Anticipated Litigation-Conference with Legal Counsel- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph 2 or 3 of Subdivision d of Section 54956.9:One Case CLOSED SESSION MSCU, Kidd/Sandland, 5/0 adjourned the closed session at 6:39 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion #398 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None FLAG SALUTE The Flag salute was let by Board President Collins. RECESS/OPEN The Board took a short recess and reconvened in City Hall Chambers at 6:46 p.m. SESSION for open session. Board President Collins reported the following action(s) taken in closed session: STUDENT MSCU, Kidd/White, 5/0, the Board of Education approved the DISCIPLINE Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #4 Motion #399 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 3 STUDENT MSCU, White/Kidd, 5/0, the Board of Education approved the DISCIPLINE Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #5 Motion #400 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, White Kidd, 5/0, the Board of Education approved the DISCIPLINE Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #6 Motion #401 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, Davis/White, 5/0, the Board of Education approved the DISCIPLINE Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #8 Motion #402 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EMPLOYMENT MSCU, Sandland/Kidd, 5/0, the Board of Education approved in MATTERS accordance with provisions in Government code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Termination Motion #403 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None SEA No Action CSEA No Action CONFIDENTIAL MSCU, Kidd/Davis, 5/0, the Board of Education approved Special STUDENT Education Settlement Agreement A15.86 MATTERS Motion #404 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None CONFIDENTIAL MSCU, White/Kidd, 5/0, the Board of Education approved Special STUDENT Education Settlement Agreement A15.90 MATTERS Motion #405 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 4 WOOD RANCH/ No Action JEMSTREET CONFIDENTIAL MSCU, Sandland/Kidd, 5/0, the Board of Education approved Workers’ WORKERS’ Compensation Settlement Request for SIMI-006936 COMPENSATION Motion #406 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None ANTICIPATED LITIGATION No Action APPROVAL OF MSCU, Sandland/Kidd, 5/0, the Board approved the agenda AGENDA Motion #407 Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES MSCU, Sandland/Kidd, 5/0, the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular 09-09-14 Board meeting of September 9, 2014 as presented. Motion #408 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES MSCU, Davis/Sandland, 5/0, the Board approved the Minutes of the Special 09-16-14 Board meeting of September 16, 2014 as presented. Motion #409 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES MSCU, Sandland/White, 5/0, the Board approved the Minutes of the Special 09-30-14 Board meeting of September 30, 2014 as presented. Motion #410 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None PUBLIC None HEARING

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 5 PUBLIC Clerk of the Board Davis reported that six (6) Blue cards (individuals COMMENTS requesting to speak to the Board) on the agenda were received and no (0) Yellow cards were received (individuals stating their opinion and not wanting to speak to the Board). Stan Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools presented Dr. Scroggin with the superintendent retirement pen set. He stated it is a bittersweet pleasure to be here tonight. When a colleague retires we give the obligatory pen set. Dr. Scroggin is one of our valued colleagues giving many, many years of service and dedication, not only to public education but specifically to the Simi Valley community and especially the students of Simi Valley. Mr. Mantooth also said to the Board members, “I don’t believe who you will ultimate choose, which will be a critical decision for this district, will not walk in Kathy’s footsteps, but only next to them.” Michelle Daniel, Teacher: Ms. Daniels is very concerned about the Simi Valley Adult Education classes offered at the Senior Center. There has been a lack of information and misinformation when the program/classes will end (i.e., immediately due to lack of enrollment, this December, or in June). Ms. Daniels stated she and her colleagues care about their students and would like the Board to agendize this issue (AB86). Josie Hirsch, Community Member/Board Candidate: Ms. Hirsch stated that the district is in financial disaster and morale is at an all-time low. She has been contacted by teachers who want the best and most qualified superintendent found that has financial and planning experience. Ms. Hirsch stated the short time period that has been given to find candidates for the position is inefficient and inadequate; Staff should dedicate more than a few weeks to do a thorough search. She also stated the newly elected school board members should be allowed to help select the new superintendent. Ms. Hirsch also requested the Board revise the superintendent contract to align the salary with neighboring districts, eliminate the car allowance, termination language needs to be amended, and the Board should agree not to hire any superintendent within 3 months prior to any election. In addition, all complaints go directly to the Superintendent and the superintendent responds; the Board should receive all complaints and the Board should be responsible for responding. Sue Martinez, Community Member: Ms. Martinez thanked Dr. Scroggin for her leadership, and for her help in making the auditorium at Santa Susana High School become a reality, as well as many other programs in the district. Eileen Tindall, Teacher for 17 years: stated her concern over the rush to collect superintendent candidate applications. The Board should find the most qualified person, learning from past mistakes, hiring and then having to fire past superintendents. She suggests to search far and wide, to find the best leader for the district.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 6 Jenniffer Jones: Glad to speak about October (anti–bullying month). She attended the anti-bullying event hosted at the Simi Valley Library; City, Police and School District members were present. Ms. Jones is happy to see everyone working cohesively to minimize bullying in our schools. In closing, she stated that Dr. Scroggin is an amazing woman, so respectful, kind and considerate. Dr. Scroggin treats parents with dignity. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS None STUDENT BOARD The October 7, 2014 Student Board Report was presented by Nikol Spaho REPORT Student Board Representative of Santa Susana High School. The Santa Susana Troubadours have had a successful month. To begin, parents of all students were invited to meet teachers at back to school night. The following day, official clubs were announced. During club rush, students were encouraged to choose from more than forty new and returning clubs. Currently, the Troubadours are preparing for a week of color to raise cancer awareness and to support Relay for Life. In addition, PTSA has also spent much time preparing for Red Ribbon Week. Finally, Santa Susana High School is excited to bring back an old tradition to the school--our Halloween Dance. Andi Leon reports that the Simi Valley High School Pioneers are currently adding their final touches to their 80's themed homecoming on October 18th, along with their rally and homecoming football game where they will be having an 80's rock show performed by students at half time. They had a great turn out at their Swag Out game which was their first home game. All students participated in wearing maroon to school and to the game, along with parents that also came. The Pink game which supported the awareness of Breast Cancer was also a success for Simi Valley High School. All students dressed in pink, and the student section at the football game was also in pink. They are currently in their spirit week for the Simi vs. Royal game this Friday, and they are determined to beat their rivals, Royal High School. The dress code at Simi Valley High School is being complied with and students are dressing more appropriately to school. The traffic system is also working excellently, tardies to first period have been reduced. We hope to see everyone at the game this Friday. Royal High School is continuing to head into a strong and eventful school year. With many of their sports teams beginning their seasons, the students have surely shown their excitement and spirit! Royal just recently ended their homecoming spirit week which included fun dress-up days, a themed rally, football game, halftime show, and dance. The participation was wonderful and the leadership class had a successful week. Royal is now in the midst of their rivalry week with Simi Valley High School which includes spirit days leading up to the football game on October 10th.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 7 D.J. Marston reports that Monte Vista had their first Back to School Night on Wednesday, October 1st. Monte Vista is also very pleased to announce that they grew their first pumpkin in a new little garden plot on the side of the campus. The School Site Council had their first meeting and looks forward to creating new goals for this school year. Monte Vista will also be selling new shirts as well as producing its very first yearbook this year. Lastly, a craft day has been set for Friday, October 10th and a field trip has been planned for November 17th to attend the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. They have a lot planned and can’t wait to get started! Emily Shapiro shares that time is flying here at Apollo High School! The first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year is just about over, ending this Thursday. At the end of each quarter, Apollo students get honored at an awards ceremony to recognize their academic achievement, citizenship, attendance, and many other things such as most improved, community service, and making the honor roll. In the month of September, students in their 4th period classes had a Relay for Life fundraiser and raised about $300 to support the cause! In hopes of getting students to pass the high school exit exam, additional elective credits can be earned by going to the CAHSEE training classes, which began yesterday, to prepare students for the upcoming exams. As quarter one finishes, students will individually sit down and plan their schedules with their counselor to best fit them into classes and help them graduate as soon as possible. Quarter 2 registration is next Monday. Apollo High School wishes the other high schools a healthy and successful October! INTERIM- SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Scroggin extended a warm welcome to all and shared the following: COMMENTS • I am pleased to announce that Simi Valley High School has become an AP Capstone School. “This year only twelve (12) schools in California were accepted to be part of the Capstone Program. AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program that provides students with an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of the core academic skills necessary for successful college completion. The College Board states the “AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two courses – AP Seminar and AP Research – and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study provided through AP courses.” This is yet another outstanding educational opportunity available to students in our district. Congratulations to Simi Valley High School.” • On the agenda this evening the Board will adopt a resolution designating October as Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. I want to thank the City of Simi Valley for also supporting efforts to stop bullying be issuing a Proclamation declaring October as “Stop Bullying Month.” This proclamation was presented at the September 29 City Council meeting.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 8 • This Friday night is a big football night for our high schools. The Simi Valley Pioneers will host the Royal High School Highlanders in a City Championship contest. Thank you to Simi Valley Hospital for supporting this competition and for providing our student-athletes with baseline concussion assessment. Good luck to both teams! • Tonight I want to thank our Board of Education, our staff and our community for giving me the opportunity to serve the Simi Valley Unified School District. With the increasing complexity of public education today, it is sometimes difficult to craft a vision that keeps us focused on raising the bar for student achievement and implementing a plan which prepares students to be competitive in a global society. • Fortunately, our district has dedicated teachers, classified support staff, administrators, parents and community organizations who value and support education. The PTA/PTSA, the Simi Valley Education Foundation, the City of Simi Valley, the Rancho Simi Parks and Recreation District, and so many others have helped us build an educational community that sets high expectations for students and insists on excellence at every level. For this I thank you. • Amidst differences of opinion, budget constraints and competing interest, I know that we all understand how important it is to support and promote all that is good about our district and our schools. Problems are opportunities to collaborate to find solutions that take us in directions we never thought we would go. I believe that we all want to find solutions that will lead to continuous improvement and growth. • Moving forward will require fortitude and persistence. Moving forward, however, will not be possible if our Board and our staff do not focus on the goals that the Board has adopted and set aside those things which create divisiveness and mistrust. Last January our Board came together and established three goals. Steady progress toward these goals will propel this district to greatness. • Understanding that progress will only be possible if we work together in a cohesive, respectful manner, our Board also established a Governance Protocol, a document which not only identifies protocols which guide conduct, relationships with one another and interaction among members of the Governing team, but also includes several points which speak to everyone within our district about our responsibility to champion student-focused decisions that give attention to the needs of all students. When this protocol is not followed, the strength of the team is diminished. A weakened team cannot do the heavy lifting necessary to create a better future for our students and our district.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 9 • As I end my tenure with the Simi Valley Unified School District, I ask that you treat one another with kindness and respect. Do not mistake this gentler approach for weakness, because it is not. You will continue to have differences of opinion. This is healthy, as long as you focus on the issues at hand and not on the people who have expressed a different point of view. • One of the biggest regrets I have as I leave is that I will not be able to work with the “dream team” I have in place. I leave you with an exceptionally bright, talented, motivated and hardworking staff that is committed to the Board’s vision and to accomplishing the goals the Board has set. Treat them well; they are poised and ready to exceed your expectations. • It has been my privilege to have worked for the Simi Valley Unified School District for nearly 30 years, including 11 years as your superintendent. I believe that over the span of my career I have in some small way made a difference and am leaving the district ready to provide new and exciting educational opportunities for all students. That is, after all, our most important mission. • While the road ahead at times appears daunting, I hope you will all stand tall and do what needs to be done to create innovative programs and maintain fiscal solvency. Although I will not be here to help with those tasks, I will always remain a staunch supporter of the Simi Valley Unified School District, a place where students can learn and grow and feel a real sense of importance every day. • Enjoy the journey as much as I have! ICOC REPORT None COMMENTS BOARD COMMUNICATION : Trustee Sandland recognized superintendent, Dr. Scroggin, and her outstanding service to the Simi Valley Unified School District over the last 30 years. During Dr. Scroggin’s tenure she has been a teacher, department chair, assistant principal, principal and superintendent. Dr. Scroggin was the first female principal at Simi Valley High School history; led them to be awarded the first Distinguished School in Simi Valley. Dr. Scroggin has been a supporter of the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA since 1997; helped develop a parent task force to improve parental participation in our schools; as a supporter of the Simi Valley Education Foundation; increased public outreach by supporting collaboration between Simi Valley Unified School District and other community entities; promoted and developed an aggressive implementation of the Technology Plan, supported the writing of the Career Tech Grant; an active member of the Simi Valley Sunrise Rotary group, recipient of the

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 10 Lew Roth Award (administrator) and the ACSA Award for outstanding administrator; continued focus on student achievement, Vista Fundamental API score of 960 – the highest API in Ventura County; standard of excellence proven by the multiple schools who have earned the California Distinguished School, National NCLB and Blue Ribbon awards; provided leadership and encouraged developing hallmark programs, offering students educational opportunities such as, Simi Valley High School Medical Health Careers, Garden Grove Math & Science Academy, Hillside Preforming Arts Academy, Virtual Academy at Monte Vista, to name a few. In closing, Trustee Sandland stated Dr. Scroggin leaves a legacy of excellence and Trustee Sandland wished Dr. Scroggin the very best in the future. Trustee White thanked Trustee Sandland for the summary of accomplishments of Dr. Scroggin. Trustee White thanked Dr. Scroggin for her years of service. He acknowledged while working with her at the Simi Valley Education Foundation, she shared a tremendous amount of information and was always a great help. In addition to all the great programs, Dr. Scroggin put board management protocols into place, board members do go off the rails from time to time. Dr. Scroggin always showed poise, diplomacy and great intelligence to deflect or to steer an issue in a different direction. Trustee White shared he has enjoyed the time spent working with Dr. Scroggin to acquire the Countrywide computers and expanding the role of the Simi Valley Educational Foundation (as a major component within our community). Trustee White reported on the following: • Supports Dan Shuster, a Royal High School science teacher, in regards to an after school program (expansion of working on math, physics and robotics programs, focusing on math outside of school, students mastering math facts, and increasing math, computer science and physics within our district). • Looks forward to hearing more from Mr. Sheinberg and Mr. Jackson who are working together on a CTE grant which would benefit student learning in our district (crediting Dr. Scroggin, Dr. Peplinski and Dr. Castleman on their participation in the Career and Technology grant). • Pleased with the superintendent search, having received applications from all over the country; there are some very strong candidates, with long lists of awards and accomplishments (some serving as superintendent or in other administrative roles). • Thanked Mr. Houghton for spearheading the effort and to staff for the work they put into the search. • Thanked Nikol Spaho for representing Santa Susana High School and reading the student board report. • Thank you again to Simi Valley Hospital for supporting the City Championship (SVHS/RHS football game). • Waiting for the Royal High School track to be fixed. Trustee Davis thanked Dr. Scroggin for her support and stated she will be sorely missed. She thanked Nikol Spaho, student board representative. Trustee Davis also commented on the following:

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 11 • Concerned about Speaker that came up and spoke about the Simi Valley Adult School and Senior Center classes and fees. • Addressed Ms. Hirsch’s comment, by offering to meet with anyone that wants to have a conversation, encouraging them to call. • Happy to see 100 new students at Hillside Middle School. Happy students, happy parents and more ADA. • Curious about the Royal High School track field; a coach was very upset that the track is not ready. What is the hold up? • Acknowledged Ms. Salgado and the Youth Town Hall at Reagan Library, trending #6 - social media, it all sounds wonderful! • Looking forward to the Chamber of Commerce Forum and then the PTA/PTSA School Board Candidate Forum. • Thank you Dr. Scroggin, again. Trustee Kidd thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting and thanked Nikol Spaho, student representative for her report (it is always a pleasure to hear what is happening at our school sites). Trustee Kidd stated the following: • Sorry the teacher left that spoke about Simi Valley Adult School and Senior Center. He shared that the proposed realignment with adult education and the state has not been resolved and no decisions have been made by the board. • Agrees with Trustee White’s superintendent search comments and is impressed by several of the applications. Dan Houghton a great job. • Looking forward to the City Championship football game. • Met with Mr. Derrick (Principal, Royal High School) and Mr. Bloch (Principal, Hillside Middle School), discussed their philosophy and goals. • In regards to the solar installation at Valley View Middle School, Mr. Todo is aware of the safety poles and is working on it. • Thank Dr. Scroggin for her years of service; over the years, she hasn’t changed. Trustee Kidd was impressed with her intelligence and grace from the first time he met her. Trustee Collins is very happy about the AP Capstone Program at Simi Valley High School, which will be taught by Steve Caswell. It is quite an accomplishment, bringing this program to our district. Trustee Collins also commented on the following: • The Simi Elementary Restoration Committee met on September 17 and is making real progress. The committee is made up of a variety of community members, deciding on fences and surveillance equipment, and will meet again on October 22. • A few words to show appreciation for the strong professional leadership Dr. Scroggin has brought to the district, for 30 years. Trustee Collins shared a few stories from when Dr. Scroggin was a principal at Simi Valley High School. He then stated that Dr. Scroggin has made a big difference in the lives of many students and teachers with her dedicated service to our district.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 12 BOARD Clerk of the Board Davis reported there was no Board Correspondence CORRESPONDENCE (Note: The Superintendent or her designee will respond to the correspondence when appropriate.) CONSENT The consent items listed below will be approved by the Board in one action. CALENDAR However, a Board member may remove an item for individual discussion and action. AGREEMENT Trustee Sandland pulled item PS 2.3. – Trustee Sandland will be voting against A A14.258 this agreement. She does not agree to replace the current interim-superintendent with someone who has less experience than Dr. Scroggin. MSC, White/Kidd, 3/2/0, item PS #2.3. - Approval of Addendum to Employment Agreement A14.258 between the Simi Valley Unified School District and Jason Peplinski, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Motion #411 (roll-call-vote) Ayes: White, Kidd, Davis Noes: Sandland, Collins Absent: None Abstained: None AGREEMENT Item BF #5.11., pulled from the consent agenda because of revisions to the A15.87 agreement. Mr. Todo shared the revisions (i.e., item 3.1: daily rate $1,000.00, medical/work, noted 1.1: billing to hourly basis, change to daily basis. Trustee White stated there should not be any hold up on this agreement. Trustee Davis is concerned that this position wasn’t filled by someone who is already working in the I.T. department. Mr. Todo replied that the decision was made to look outside our district and three people were referred to the district by the County. The person selected has the qualifications to develop the scope of the department. Trustee White stated that Mr. Todo should be bringing in someone with project management skills to coordinate the implementation of the Tech Plan, work with staff and work with vendors, and deal with issues. Trustee Davis questions why there were no internal candidates? Mr. Todo responded that in the future someone may apply. The district has big issues, more tech services are needed, a help desk, and is concerned with staffing. Trustee Davis asked an employee in the audience if she was correct. The employee responded that he could spend a month at Royal High School. Mr. Todo responded that the district is in need of an individual with experience and knowledge; Mr. Warren has the experience and knowledge. Mr. Warren and Darrel Vidol have crossed paths; which may also be beneficial to our district.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 13 Trustee Kidd stated he hopes Mr. Todo keeps a hands-on approach. The Technology Plan can create more work and would like to see more help for the Tech working in the field. Mr. Todo replied that he and Dr. Peplinski will meet with Darrel Vidol, look at a rough draft for the redesign and needs of the I.T. department. Funding comes out of the Bond, and not the general fund. Trustee Davis asked for specifics of what Mr. Warren will do. Trustee White stated that what we don’t have is someone that is really good, who has seen the program before, someone on the team, projects he will manage, a problem resolver. It is important to have a senior technology person that is available to solve problems that our current staff needs help with. This is a short term contract and will help get the implementations completed. Trustee Davis stated her concern that the district office doesn’t need another person, we could use another tech person in the field; using time in a good way. Trustee Collins closed the conversation and thanked Ron Todo for all the work he has done. MSCU, Kidd/White, 5/0, item BF #5.11. - Approval of Agreement No. A15.87 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Warren Williams, for Management Consulting Services in the Information Technology (IT) Department Motion #412 (roll-call-vote) Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None CONSENT MSCU, White/Davis, 5/0, approved the Consent Calendar as presented without CALENDAR Items PS 2.3 and BF 5.11. Motion #413 Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None 1. BOARD/ADMINISTRATION 1.1. Approval of Scheduling Annual Organizational Meeting of the Governing Board for December 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. 2. PERSONNEL SERVICES 2.1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2.2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report 2.3. Approval of Addendum to Employment Agreement A.14.258 between the Simi Valley Unified School District and Jason Peplinski, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 14 3. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3.1. Acceptance of Gifts for Simi Valley Unified School District 3.2. Approval of Revised Course Outline for Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute 3.3. Approval of Out of State Travel – Royal High School - IB 3.4. Approval of Educational Field Trips, Secondary Education 3.5 Approval of High School Booster Organizations for 2014-2015 3.6 Approval of Out of State Travel – National Career Pathways Network Conference (NCPN) 3.7 Approval of Out of State Travel – Title I Workshop 4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 4.1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With First 5 Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning 4.2. Approval of Agreement No. A15.85 Authorizing the Superintendent and/or her designee to contract with Ardor Health Solutions for 2014-2015 4.3 Approval of Out-Of-State Travel Request for Sandy Lulow, Program Specialist Student Support Services 5. BUSINESS & FACILITIES 5.1. Approval of Warrants – September 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 5.2. Approval of Purchase Orders B15-00314 through P15-000719 in the Amount of $2,241,065.19 5.3. Approval of Transfer of Funds for the Month of September 2014 5.4. Approval of Change Order No.1, for Site Gas Piping Replacement at Big Springs, Township & Sycamore Elementary Schools Project 5.5. Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 3280 (Sale or Lease of District- Owned Real Property) 5.6. Second Reading and Approval of Administrative Policy 3460 (Financial Reports and Accountability)

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 15 5.7. Ratification of Agreement No. A15.71 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Li & Associates to Provide Structural Engineering for Replacement of HVAC Units at the Administration Building at Royal High School 5.8. Approval of Funding Through the C4 Bond for Agreement No. A15.56 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Networld Solutions for Educational Technology and Information Systems Consulting 5.9. Purchase of Two Multi-Zone HVAC Units for Royal High School Administration Building 5.10. Approval of Change Order No. 1, Multi-zone HVAC Installation at Educational Services Center Project 5.11. Approval of Agreement No. A15.87 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Warren Williams, for Management Consulting Services in the Information Technology (IT) Department 5.12. Approval of 2014/2015 Insurance Rates for Policies Carried 5.13. Approval of Agreement No. A15.88 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Infinity Communications & Consulting, Inc. to Provide Priority One Erate Consulting Services ACTION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION: RESOLUTION Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 13-14/15, to Establish October 13-14/15 ANTI- to be designated as Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. BULLYING Trustee Davis read the resolution. Motion #414 MSCU, Sandland/Davis, 5/0, approved and adopted Resolution No. 13- 14/15, to establish October as Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None SUPERINTENDENT No Action - Item Tabled – The Board gave direction to Mr. Houghton to SEARCH schedule interviews. PERSONNEL SERVICES: (No Action)

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 16 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: SIMI ELEMENTARY Approval to Accept the Recommendations of the Simi Elementary Restoration RESTORATION Committee for Fencing, Utility Upgrades, Security Cameras, Lighting and Motion COMMITTEE Sensors for Simi Elementary School Site. RECOMMENDATION FENCING Dr. Peplinski stated the Simi Elementary Restoration Committee met and established priorities. The recommendation is to put up a fence around the main building and repair and upgrade utilities that the outside buildings can be repurposed. Dr. Peplinski also added that Pedro Avila is available for questions. Motion #415 MSCU, Whte/Kidd, 5/0, approved the recommendations of the Simi Elementary Restoration Committee for fencing, utility upgrades, security cameras, lighting and motion sensors for the Simi Elementary School Site Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RESOLUTION Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 14-14/15 on Safe Schools 14-14/15 SAFE SCHOOLS Trustee Collins read the resolution. Motion #416 MSCU, Sandland/Davis, 5/0, approved and adopted Resolution No. 14-14/15, on Safe Schools. Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None BUSINESS & FACILITIES: RESOLUTION Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 16-14/15, Declaration of Simi 16-14/15 Valley Technology Priorities. TECHNOLOGY PRIORITIES Trustee Kidd read the resolution. Motion #417 MSCU, White/Kidd, 5/0, approved and adopted Resolution No. 16-14/15, Declaration of Simi Valley Unified School District Technology Priorities. Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EARTHQUAKE Consideration to purchase earthquake insurance for Simi Valley Unified School INSURANCE District in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 17 Mr. Todo stated the annual cost of the insurance is $469,000 per year with a $1,000,000 dollar deductible. Staff recommended to reject the earthquake insurance and file a waiver. Motion #418 MSCU, Sandland/Kidd, 5/0, approved to submit a waiver to reject earthquake insurance for Simi Valley Unified School District in accordance with Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) requirements. Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None INFORMATION ITEMS: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION: (None) PERSONNEL SERVICES: (None) EDUCATIONAL SERVICE: BP/AR 6174 First Reading of Revised BP/AR 6174 (Education for English Language Learners) (No Questions) ADULT Information Regarding Adult Education Fee Policy EDUCATION FEE POLICY (Trustee Davis requested more information) BP/AR 1312.3, First Reading of Revised BP/AR 1312.3 (Uniform Complaint Procedures), AR AR 1312.4, & 1312.4 (Williams Uniform Complaint Procedure), and Exhibit E 1312.4 (Notice E 1312.4 to Parents/Guardians, Students, and Teachers: Complaint Rights) (No Questions) BP/AR 5113 & First Reading of Revised BP/AR 5113 (Absences and Excuses) and BP/AR BP/AR 5113.1 (Chronic Absence and Truancy) (No Questions) CLASS SIZES Class Sizes, K-12, for the 2014 -2015 School Year K-12 (No Questions) STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: (None)

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 18 BUSINESS & FACILITIES: WILLIAMS & Quarterly Report on Williams and Valenzuela Uniform Complaints VALENZUELA UNIFORM COMPLAINTS (No Questions) 7-11 DAC Revisit of 7-11 District Advisory Committee for School Closures Findings and FOR SCHOOL CLOSURES Mr. Todo stated, as requested by the Board last June, as long as a school has been listed as a school to close, the 7-11 DAC does not have to be reconvened; the superintendent may make a recommendation. The Board will be given a recommendation in November, Public Hearings will be held in December, and in January the Board would make the decision of which school(s) will be closed, prior to School of Choice Month – February, giving parents the opportunity to choose a school of their choice. Proposed timeline: November 2014 – June 2015 Trustee Sandland stated her concern about the redesign for various schools. Mr. Todo responded any recommendation to close a school would be accompanied with repurposing/redesign options. Trustee Sandland also shared her concern about the Title I schools being affected. Trustee White stated that at this time the Board should give staff direction to proceed and not to compromise timeline and School of Choice opportunities. The Board needs to do what is best for all students as a whole; to go through with the plan to consolidate. Trustee Davis stated no one wants to close schools, this is not a fun process, the survival of this district depends upon it. The Board has to right size our district. Trustee Kidd agreed. Trustee Collins also agreed the Board has to right size our district. The work has already been done by the 7-11 DAC, which recommended four schools with enrollment under 300 be closed and repurposed. If the Board is going to right size the district, closing schools makes good educational sense; reducing combination classes, benefitting students and teachers. Dr. Scroggin added that if the Board votes to close a school or schools in January; it gives a whole semester to repurpose site(s) for the upcoming school year. Trustee Sandland clarified she wants to redesign schools to keep them open. Trustee White asked if the redesign is an important part of the 7-11 DAC recommendation to close a school (closure first and then redesign). Mr. Todo responded repurposing, not redesign, is a great opportunity for the community, with help of a professional firm to make a strategic implementation plan. Trustee White suggested rather than dealing with all the variables; to move forward with the 7-11 DAC recommendations and work on repurposing in February and April. Since this is an information item, Trustee Collins requested staff to provide the Board with a timeline.

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 19 SVAS&CI Consideration of Request from Simi Valley Adult School & Career Institute for C4 BOND Allocation of Measure C4 Bond Discretionary Funds CONSIDERATION Trustees may propose agenda items to the Board of Education. The Board of OF ITEMS FOR Education will give direction to the Superintendent. FUTURE AGENDAS • I.T. Department Analysis (Networld report) – Trustee Davis • Intervention Program Overview – Trustee Sandland • Consideration of a small AED implementation at two school sites – Trustee White • Funding of a scoreboard for Simi Valley High School – Trustee White • Belwood Property Report – Trustee Kidd PROPOSED Trustees may propose agenda items to the Board of Education. AGENDA ITEMS The Board of Education will give direction to the Superintendent. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Board Discussion in regards to Senior Center/Adult School classes – Trustee Kidd • Communicate to our community via Ventura County Star or Acorn to communicate/applaud our schools– Trustee Davis • Visual Presentations using Technology by Student Board Representatives - Trustee Collins ANNOUNCEMENTS Personnel Commission Meeting 6:00 p.m. Floyd Binns Room October 15, 2014 Educational Services Center Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. City of Simi Valley November 18, 2014 Council Chambers (Note: Special Board Meeting – Budget Workshop will be held at 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2014, in the Floyd Binns Room, Educational Services Center)

SIMI VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 20 ADJOURNMENT MSCU, Sandland/Kidd, 5/0, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35p.m. Motion #419 Roll-Call-Vote: Ayes: Sandland, White, Kidd, Davis, Collins Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None Approved on November 18, 2014 MSCU=Motion, Seconded, Carried, Unanimous ____________________________ _______________________________ Rob Collins, President Dr. Jason Peplinski, Interim-Superintendent Board of Education Secretary to the Board of Education

P L E A S E P O S T

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014

Closed Session: 5:00 p.m.

Regular Session: 6:30 p.m.

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 (Time: 5:00 p.m., Community Conference Room)

2.

PUBLIC COMMENTS on CLOSED SESSION

Note: Public comments on items not on the agenda may be given under Agenda Section D #1; or for Consent Items under Agenda section E

3.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

3.1.

Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #4

3.2.

Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #5

3.3.

Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #6

3.4.

Student Discipline: Discuss Recommendation of Waiver of Student Expulsion Hearing Case #8

3.5.

The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Discipline, Dismissal, Release

3.6.

The Board of Education will meet in closed session for SEA Negotiations (as per the Rodda Act). Dan Houghton, District Negotiator

3.7.

The Board of Education will meet in closed session for CSEA Negotiations (as per the Rodda Act). Dan Houghton, District Negotiator

3.8.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by State and Federal law, including but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq., 49073 and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement A15.86.

3.9.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will Meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters protected by State and Federal law, including but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Education Code 49060 et.seq., 49073 and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement A15.90.

3.11.

The Board of Education will meet in closed session with its real property negotiators, Assistant Superintendent Ron Todo and district counsel in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.8 - real property negotiations - regarding Wood Ranch Conference Center and buyer JemStreet Properties.