09-06-16 SVUSD Regular School Board Meeting

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, September 6, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by OPEN SESSION Trustee Blough at 5:32 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers located at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. PRESENT Board Members: Scott Blough, Bill Daniels, Debbie Sandland and Dan White Staff Members: Dr. Jason Peplinski, Superintendent Dan Houghton, Assistant Superintendent Ron Todo, Assistant Superintendent Hani Youssef, Assistant Superintendent FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by President Blough CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to closed session at 5:32 p.m. to conduct the following: 3.1. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit and Expunge Case #1-16/17 3.2. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #2-16/17 3.3. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #3-16/17 3.4. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #4-16/17 3.5. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit and Expunge Case #5-16/17

3.6. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #6-16/17 3.7. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #7-16/17 3.8. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #8-16/17 3.9. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. SEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.10. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. CSEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.11. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Matters – Consider an appointment of an Assistant Principal 3.12. CONFERENCE with REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. Two Properties: Belwood School Site (3050 Kadota St. Simi Valley, CA), District Offices (875 E. Cochran St. Simi Valley, CA); District Negotiator: Associate Superintendent Ron Todo; Property Negotiator: Joel Kirschenstein; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 3.13. CONFERENCE with REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. Property: 709-775 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA),); District Negotiator: Associate Superintendent Ron Todo CLOSED SESSION MSC, Daniels/Sandland, (4/0/1), adjourned the closed session ADJOURNMENT at 6:56 p.m. Motion #19 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None

RECONVENE The Board reconvened in City Hall Chambers at 7:05 p.m. for open OPEN SESSION session. Board President Blough reported the following action(s) taken in closed session: STUDENT MSC, Sandland/White, (4/0/1), The Board of Education approved a MATTERS (3.1.) recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit and Expunge Case #1-16/17. Student will attend Apollo High School. Motion #20 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None STUDENT MSC, Daniels/Sandland, (4/0/1), The Board of Education did not MATTERS (3.2.) approve the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Case #2-16/17; the Board of Education recommended and agreed to extend the expulsion for one year. Motion #21 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None STUDENT MSC, Sandland/Daniels, (4/0/1), The Board of Education did not MATTERS (3.3.) approve the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Case #3-16/17; the Board of Education recommended and agreed to extend the expulsion for one year. Motion #22 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None STUDENT MSC, White/Sandland, (4/0/1), The Board of Education approved a MATTERS (3.4.) recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #4-16/17. The student will attend Apollo High School. Motion #23 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None STUDENT MSC, White/Daniels, (4/0/1), The Board of Education approved a MATTERS (3.5.) recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit and Expunge Case #5-16/17. The student will attend Simi Valley High School. Motion #24 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None

STUDENT MSC, Sandland/White, (4/0/1), The Board of Education approved a MATTERS (3.6.) recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #6-16/17. The student will attend Simi Valley High School. Motion #25 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None STUDENT MSC, White/Daniels, (4/0/1), The Board of Education did not approve MATTERS (3.7.) the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; #7-16/17; the Board of Education recommended and agreed to extend the expulsion for one year. Motion #26 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None STUDENT MSC, Daniels/White, (4/0/1), The Board of Education did not approve MATTERS (3.8.) the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Case #8-16/17; the Board of Education recommended and agreed to extend the expulsion for one year (June 2017). Motion #27 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None SEA LABOR (3.9.) NO ACTION NEGOTIATIONS CSEA LABOR (3.10.) NO ACTION NEGOTIATIONS EMPLOYMENT MSC, White/Daniels, (4/0/1), the Board of Education appointed MATTERS (3.11.) Tee Buckle as Assistant Principal of Simi Institute Education. Motion #28 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None REAL PROPERTY NO ACTION MATTERS (3.12.) REAL PROPERTY NO ACTION MATTERS (3.13.) APPROVAL OF MSC, Sandland/Daniels, (4/0/1), the Board of Education approved the THE AGENDA agenda. Motion #29 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None

MINUTES MSC, Daniels/White, (4/0/1) the Board approved the Minutes of the 08-09-16 Regular Board Meeting on August 9, 2016 Motion #30 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC Clerk of the Board Daniels reported that no blue cards (individuals COMMENTS requesting to speak to the Board) were 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 HEARING None PRESENTATIONS: Dr. Peplinski welcomed the new Student Board Representative and congratulated Dr. Deborah Salgado for completing her doctorate. STUDENT Dr. Deborah Salgado introduced the 2016-2017 Student Board BOARD REPS Representatives: Royal High School, Kayla Hitt Santa Susana High School – Carley Connell Simi Valley High School – Emily Winkler Apollo High School – Fausto Verdugo Valdez Monte Vista – Fernando Estrada CRESTVIEW Kathy Roth introduced Crestview Principal Nora Kuntz who then shared ELEMENTARY her presentation on the Crestview CATS Academy (Creative Arts, CATS Technology, and Science Academy). CATS Academy began year two implementation this fall. All classes participate, including TK/JK. The year-long rotation schedule allows for every student to participate in all four modules. The CATS Academy Committee wrote the curriculum for each module, and for each grade level. The curriculum includes: Lesson plans/ideas, materials needed and standards. CATS Academy takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The four modules are: Robotics, Science/Engineering, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. PAWS stands for Professional, Articulation, With Staff. ROYAL H.S. Dr. Deborah Salgado introduced Principal Keith Derrick. Principal HIGH SCHOOL Derrick shared Royal High School’s focus on rigor, relevance, and BAND relationships; when implemented, improves students’ academic experience. He then introduced the Director of Music, Lisa Pate. Ms. Pate introduced the RHS Highland Brigade and the students marched in and played two songs.

Principal Derrick and Ms. Pate invited the Board Members and the community to the 33rd RHS Classic Field Show on October 8, all day with ceremonies in the evening. Royal High School will host more than 1,000 band students and 3,000 guests; 150 volunteer Booster parents will be there helping. SANTA SUSANA Dr. Deborah Salgado introduced Principal Jerry Block who gave a brief HIGH SCHOOL overview of the high school highlights by sharing a presentation to the HIGHLIGHTS Board Members. He gave credit to Mr. Abbe for designing the logo for the 20th Anniversary. The SSHS 20th Anniversary Committee focused on the following: Alumni outreach, Time Capsule, STEAM Fair, Senior Project Expo, and TED-Style Event. New Programs: Sound Engineering, Mr. Greg Penny; Digital Broadcasting, Mr. Jason Beaton Other Highlights: STEM, Cohort to the California STEM Symposium (October); Law, Criminal Justice class, Varsity Mock Trial Team (Competing in New York City); J.V. Mock Trial Team (Competing in Atlanta); Test Scores, CAASSP – Competitive with the highest performing schools in SoCal, AP Scores – 43% more exams taken in 2016 with an overall increase of .4% in pass rate. Pillars of Excellence: STEM, Law and Communication, Visual and Performing Arts, with a foundation of Creativity. Principal Block introduced Mrs. Bevin Abbe. Mrs. Abbe presented Abbe Road a cappella, singing the Phantom of the Opera, featuring Antonia Vivino and Andrzej Krassner-Cybulski. Upcoming Events: • Back to School Night on September 7, picnic & concert at 5:00 p.m., Welcome & Introduction at 5:45 p.m. • Showtember Concert (Choir) on Friday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. STUDENT The Student board report was presented by Emily Winkler – Simi BOARD Valley High School. Ms. Winkler greeted the Board Members and Dr. Peplinski: Simi Valley High School had a great first month of school. The theme of the school year is “Simi Valley High School is Classic”. The seniors chose this theme because all major school events are connected with a classic story or fairytale. The class of 2020 has the largest freshman class, with 628 students. Simi High is very excited for this class because their graduating year is our school’s 100th year anniversary. The freshmen that are in the leadership class are working on the Dancing with the Stars

fundraiser. The sophomore class is planning Winter Formal. The junior class is also working very hard on Homecoming. Finally, the senior class is planning all of the senior activities, senior shirts, and graduation announcements. Their leadership class is also planning events for Simi vs. Royal week, anti-bullying week, and the Simi Valley Day’s parade. Simi Valley High School successfully won our first football game against West Ranch High School. School spirit is at an all-time high. In addition, the campus is getting many new cosmetic changes that the staff and students are looking forward to. Each classroom has their own set of about 40 chrome books. Simi Valley High School is looking forward to a very “Classic” year! Carley Connell of Santa Susana High School reports that school had started off great. All the new students have been welcomed and are settling in. Plans for Club Rush are underway and we have been planning themes for the upcoming dances i.e. prom, fall ball, and homecoming. Back to school night is also coming up so we are busy working on posters and advertisements for that as well. All leadership students are planning on being there to help out with any questions parents may have. Everyone is excited about the upcoming events and we are looking forward to a great school year. Fausto Verdugo of Apollo High School reports that here at Apollo High School we have started the year off well! We have welcomed about 45 new students to our campus and just recently celebrated the start of a new school year with our annual welcome back Ice Cream Social. This was a great opportunity to get together as a school and get excited for another successful year. Many exciting events are coming up on campus including the First Fun Friday of the year coming up on September 9 th . This is a lunch time activity that bonds Apollo Students and staff. We have music, activities, and some healthy treats. Classes have started off well and many of our teachers are using the chrome books that they were given over the summer. We are still offering the ROP Ornamental Horticulture class on campus and have just recently added a new Intro to Business ROP Class to our schedule as well. This class will offer credit recovery and pathway exploration for our students. Everyone is very excited about these new opportunities! Lastly, Apollo students participated in our first Blood Drive of the year on September 1st ! It was a huge success! Fernando Estrada of Monte Vista says Monte Vista is excited to begin its second year on our new campus. Lots of excitement abounds, for instance, students have started attending the Robotics and Engineering class, amateur radio class (including launching sub space balloons), golf lessons on the field, our chickens are still laying eggs and vegetables are

being harvested. The Curiosity & Imagination room was opened for our Elementary and Middle school students. The students were seen printing off rubber ducks & cell phone holders on the 3-D printer, coding BB8 and even catching Pokémon creatures! Monte Vista promises many more exciting opportunities for our students in the upcoming year! Kayla Hitt of Royal High School reports Royal has had a fabulous start to the 2016-2017 school year. We kicked the year off with an Opening Day rally on the first day of school that excited students and staff for the year and made us feel proud to be Highlanders. Following this, we invited parents to our Back to School Night and Royal Family Picnic (with food trucks and performances by our ROTC, Band, and Vocal programs) to show them the community we have created at this school and all the opportunities that Royal has to offer. Students flooded our student section, the Kingdom, at our first football game and lit up the stadium with enthusiasm. Our community gathered together to pass out wristbands to everyone at the game in support of a classmate who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Royal’s prime focus for the school is on the 4 A’s: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities and with all our amazing programs like pathways, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement, Junior ROTC, sports, clubs, choir, band, drama, and leadership, Royal is looking forward to an incredible school year. SEA-EMPLOYEE Amanda Hogan, SEA President, stated the following: ORGANIZATION Good evening President Blough, Clerk of the Board Daniels, Trustees, Dr. Peplinski, and district staff, Our teachers, nurses and speech therapists had a relatively smooth start to the school year. There was excitement in the air because of the continuity of a district vision, needed facilities projects underway, and technology being infused into the classrooms. We want this positive momentum to continue. We cannot go backwards! Many of you remember just a few years ago when our district experienced annual layoffs and cuts in programs. It was a devastating period for our students and employees. Class sizes increased, and we lost many valuable staff & programs. Many of these cuts had to be made due to the lack of California state funding. We cannot return to those days! We are just starting to rebound from those massive cuts and reestablish pre-recession learning conditions for our students. We are rehiring educators, working on reducing class sizes in our district, and making strides in technology. All of this is making a difference in our students’ education!

This is why we must pass Proposition 55. California schools continue to rank among the lowest in the nation in per-pupil funding, and California still has among some of the largest class sizes in the nation. If Proposition 55 is not passed in November, California schools will lose about $6 billion a year and fall further behind other states in per pupil funding. Proposition 55 does NOT raise taxes on anyone; it simply maintains the current income tax rates on the wealthiest Californians. Prop. 55 is a partial extension of Prop. 30 and will continue to stabilize educational funding in our state. If Prop. 55 does not pass, our district will lose about $8 million per year. That will be a huge hit!!! The money collected from Prop. 55 will go directly to local schools. Tonight I am urging the Simi Valley School Board and each trustee to use the sample School Board Resolution that I have given to Dr. Peplinski to endorse this proposition, and a copy for each one of you. Additional information about Prop. 55 can be found on the website protectingcalifornia.com. We need to take every opportunity to educate our local community and voters about the extreme importance of passing this proposition. If the board passes a resolution in support of Prop. 55, they will join over 100 districts, school board trustees and community organizations working towards stabilizing California funding for education. California cannot go back! We need to continue to have stable educational funding in California! Our motto in California for education must be Pass Prop 55 to stay alive! Thank you! CSEA-EMPLOYEE Jim Jarrard, CSEA President, stated the following: ORGANIZATION Good evening President Blough, Clerk Daniels, Trustees and Superintendent Peplinski. Welcomed Mr. Tee Buckle back to SVUSD. As you know, our chapter typically focuses on conference and key local issues during the months of July and August. Now that we are back after summer, I thought you might like an update on events that occurred related to classified employees and our local chapter 310. Conference this year was in San Jose and many new resolutions were adopted, some of which may impact our district if they are passed in Sacramento. Since we have limited time to talk tonight, if you are interested in learning about these resolutions, you can find a summary posted at our chapter310.com website. A key topic at conference was “The California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2016” otherwise known as Proposition 55. CSEA asked all chapter

leaders to acknowledge this Proposition to their school boards and members. Last Friday, our “elections” committee was fortunate enough to interview all 5 candidates running for school board trustee positions. Their opinions will be presented to membership at our next chapter meeting on Sept. 12 in hopes that endorsements for candidates can be secured. We will also be discussing the Measure X (Bond) and Measure Y (Term Limits) initiatives so our members are more informed. I would also like to thank Risk Management and Classified Personnel for working so quickly finalizing the “Emergency Service Technician” classified position. Student safety is a high priority and this job will help our schools by coordinating emergency supplies, training and interaction with the city. Those are just a few of the news items since we last met, but I thought you might find the information useful. It is wonderful working with a board that recognizes the contributions that classified employees make to our district. We truly appreciate your support. Thank you! ICOC REPORT Jenniffer Jones announced that the next ICOC meeting will be held on September 13th at 7:00 p.m. At that meeting the topic of discussion will be the yearly community report; the community is invited to learn about the C4 Bond expenditures and how campuses and classrooms have been improved or enhanced. Ms. Jones also is on the New Bond (Measure X) Committee and encourages the community to learn more about Measure X and how it would benefit the schools and the community by voting yes. SUPERINTENDENT’S Dr. Peplinski stated the following: COMMENTS Good evening to everyone and I want to thank our student board reps for their service and we look forward to seeing you all throughout the year. I would also like to thank Crestview Elementary, Royal High School and Santa Susana High Schools for attending this evening. The Arts are thriving in SVUSD; encourage the community to go to the events held at the high schools. The student groups are always my favorite part of our meetings. I want to acknowledge and congratulate Dr. Deborah Salgado for earning her doctorate and to welcome Tee Buckle back to Simi Valley Unified School District.

We are now a few weeks into the school year and I have visited many schools and already seen some great teaching at our schools. As many families and staffs have seen, there was a tremendous amount of work done on our campuses this summer. Thank you to our staff that has worked so hard to beautify and update our facilities. We have over 14,000 Chromebooks out in our schools and although we are still working on some network issues, we are so excited to see all of this technology in use in our classrooms. Thanked the 460 teachers who attended the professional development over the summer and the TOSAs that worked to put the trainings together. We received our state assessment reports and I am extremely proud of our student efforts last year. In the 6 areas of measurement between elementary, middle, and high schools in Language Arts and Math, all of our areas went up with one remaining unchanged. As a district our ELA scores went up 3% and our math scores remained unchanged. There are many individual school highlights to be celebrated as well. Of note, two of our high schools (Royal and Santa Susana) out performed a neighboring high school in ELA that some families left our district to attend. Santa Susana High School is the highest performing high school in the county with Royal High School seeing the largest gains at the high school level. The gap between our high schools and those in Conejo, Moorpark, and Oak Park is now within 5% points. This gap has dramatically closed from double digits only one year ago. In elementary, the highest gains in ELA by any school in our district were seen at Arroyo elementary. Arroyo increased by 18% in ELA. Katherine also had a 12% point gain in ELA. Atherwood and Crestview saw the highest gains in Math at the elementary level. We have several elementary schools Big Springs, Vista, Hollow Hills and Wood Ranch) that are near the top of the county overall. At the middle school level, all three of our schools remain very strong middle schools. Hillside saw 13% gains in ELA and 11% in Math. Our community should be very proud of these results as we continue to improve and look to be a premier school district. Although test scores are only one measure of student success and we know there is much more to a school than a score, we also know that this a public measure of schools and we take the results seriously. I would also encourage parents to compare the demographic of their family when looking at test results and keep in mind that all schools have different feelings and cultures and finding the best fit is dependent upon more than just test scores. Finally, I want to thank our Classified and Certificated employees for preparing for the beginning of this school year. I want to wish everyone a

great school year and I know that we are in store for a great year, filled with student and district successes! BOARD COMMUNICATION Trustee Sandland shared the following: • Enjoyed visiting schools on opening day; Township, Valley View and the high schools; great work being done. • Concerned about shade structures on campuses; especially the Valley View amphitheater shade • So proud to see the improvements at Santa Susana High School, Royal High School and Simi Valley High School • So much to be proud of at all the school sites. • Welcomed back Tee Buckle as the Assistant Principal of Simi Institute for Careers and Education • Welcomed and thanked Emily Winkler, Student Board Representative, for the student board report • Thanked Nora Kuntz, principal at Crestview Elementary, for another pathway for students (elementary, middle school to high school) • Very impressed by the RHS Highlander Brigade’s performance • Thanked the SSHS Abbe Road a cappella group for their performance and is amazed SSHS will be celebrating their 20 year anniversary • Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Salgado • Thanked the Classified Employees for all their hard work • Thanked Jenniffer Jones for her ICOC report and the support she provides to the district supporting Measure X • Is hopeful this board passes a resolution to support Prop 55 • Missing fellow board member Rob Collins and wishes him and his family well Trustee White shared the following: • Glad to see Beau Sandland (Trustee Sandland’s son) and Brian Beckett on the football field on television this weekend – Carolina Panthers (Trustee Sandland thanked Trustee White) • Best wishes for Vincenzo McFadden, of Royal High School, and to his family during his medical procedures • It is great to see so many enthusiastic students, great events and new programs in place. Acknowledges the leadership team challenged to balance all these projects! Appreciates

the staff that accepted the challenges and is happy to celebrate all the successes, including but not limited to technology in classroom • Attended Back to School night at Sinaloa Middle School and was impressed by the technology in the classroom and excited about the Mandarin program and expanded arts programs offered to students • Thanked all the leaders at the district and school levels • Addressed the ASB Student Leaders: It’s a very exciting year; great opportunity; look at your ASB budgets; understand what assets are there, and think of the great things you can do with that budget. He thanked them for their help and service this upcoming year. Trustee Daniels shared the following: • Enjoyed the awesome presentations this evening • Thanked Emily Winkler for the Student Board Report • On August 17, opening day went well, air conditioning working; visited Arroyo, Madera, Monte Vista, Royal H.S., Hillside M.S., Santa Susana H.S., Santa Susana Elementary, Valley View M.S. and Simi Valley H.S. • On August 22 visited Township, Big Springs and Apollo • On 8/26 attended both SVHS (1 st half) and RHS (2 nd half) football game openings • On 9/2 attended the 2 nd home football game at SVHS • Extremely happy with progress and thanked all classified and certificated for all that you do. Trustee Blough shared the following: • Welcomed the Student Board Representatives • Thanked Nora Kuntz for the Cats Academy presentation • Congratulations to RHS; incredible RHS band presentation • Thank you Ms. Bevin and SSHS for the great Abbe Road presentatio • We often think of the schools we visit and reflect about a campus; listen how people feel, how things are going and remembering recurring comments. The recurring comments in 2013-14, “we are on our own”; in 2014-15 and 2015-16, “introduced so much, not one more thing” and this year, “I’m trying something new”, teachers had introduced so much into their classrooms, including Chromebooks. At my own child’s open house, his teacher said, this year I’m trying a lot of things new. We have a unique opportunity to make strides this year. I appreciate the focus of everyone along this goal path, supporting each

other build a culture of continuous improvement, as long as we approach our days with that sort of understanding we will see positive growth • Attended Back to School nights at Royal H.S., Hollow Hills, Vista, White Oak, Big Springs and Mountain • On August 12 attended Simi Educators Association with Dr. Peplinski at Sinaloa welcoming the new teachers; Dr. Peplinski’s presentation introduced our culture to the new teachers. Thank you. • On August 17 visited Santa Susana Elementary, met Pedro Avila and went over the projects at the school and in the classrooms (Mrs. Malanche - 4th grade and Ms. Hoffman - Kindergarten). • On August 18 visited Katherine Elementary for their first assembly; congratulation to the Katherine Staff • On August 18, was invited to the Berylwood teacher lounge for lunch and had a great conversation • On August 24 the district test results were released and the results were fantastic, thanked Dr. Peplinski for sharing a nice message to staff and community • On August 26, visited White Oak, appreciated that they set up a coffee stand for their PTA, which created a unique opportunity to create a family oriented way to share with parents; visited with Principal Perryman and in a kindergarten class the teacher said how far advanced all these students are because they attended the JK/TK classes offered at SVUSD. Kindergartners are coming in ready to go to the next level • Joined Trustee Daniels/Dr. Peplinski football SVHS 1st / RHS 2nd • Visited Sycamore, Ms. Pain’s room (Classroom Instruction that Works) • Welcomed Principal Dennert to Madera Elementary • Met with Diana Janke, Principal of Sinaloa M.S. talked about programs and Chromebooks • Attended the second SVHS home football game BOARD Clerk of the Board Daniels reported there was no Board Correspondence CORRESPONDENCE (Note: The Superintendent or his designee will respond to the correspondence when appropriate.) CONSENT The consent items listed below will be approved by the Board in one CALENDAR action. However, a Board member may remove an item for individual discussion and action. Pulled for Discussion:

Business/Facilities #5.8. - Authorization to install 5 marquees. Trustee Daniels inquired how many sites have marquees, and how many are going to be installed. Mr. Todo responded that these will be the first five marquees installed, and the plan is to have marquees installed at all sites. Trustee Blough inquired that Santa Susana Elementary currently has two old marquees, will school have all marquees replaced. Mr. Todo responded that some sites may need additional marquees, each school site may have different needs. For sites that will have two marquees, it will only include one LED marquee. Business/Facilities #5.11. - Ratification of Compromise and Release or Stipulated Award. Trustee Daniels inquired the reason this item was a ratification. Mr. Todo explained that the Stipulation falls under the $10k limit and that is why it was awarded prior to board approval. Trustee Daniels requested that in the future, he would prefer to have the opportunity to ask question about any award in closed session. Student Support Services #4.3. – Contract with Circle of Friends. Trustee Blough asked for an explanation of this item. Mr. Goldman responded, the district has worked with Circle of Friends for 7 years, at 11 sites, an effective training program for general education students who engage with students with special needs. It is a very good program. This is just a continuation agreement. All three pulled items were added back into the Consent Calendar. Motion #31 MSC, White/Sandland, (4/0/1), Approved the Consent Calendar Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None 1. BOARD/ADMINISTRATION (none) 2. PERSONNEL SERVICES 2.1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2.2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report 2.3. Second Reading and Adoption of Deleted Board Policy, Administration Regulation and Exhibit 4112.24 - Teacher Qualifications under the No Child Left Behind Act 3. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3.1. Acceptance of Gifts for Simi Valley Unified School District 2016-17 3.2. Approval of Educational Field Trips

3.3. Approval of High School Boosters 3.4. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 0450 (Comprehensive Safety Plan) 3.5. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy and Addition of Administrative Regulation 0520.2 (Title I Program Improvement Schools) 3.6. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 3513.3 (Tobacco-Free Schools) 3.7. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Administrative Regulation 3516.3 (Earthquake Emergency Procedure System) 3.8. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5116.1 (Intradistrict Open Enrollment) 3.9. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 5131.62 (Tobacco) 3.10. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 6179 (Supplemental Instruction) 3.11. Acceptance of Revised Small Donations for Simi Valley Unified School District January – June 2016 3.12. Approval of Out-Of-State Travel Requests 3.13. Approval of Agreement A17.151 Memorandum of Understanding Partnering SVUSD with the VCOE as Collaborative Partners to Implement the CDE Career Technical Incentive Grant 4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 4.1. Approval of Agreement No. A17.136 “ReadSpeaker: Text to Speech Software to Improve Accessibility for District Website” 4.2. Approval of Agreement Nos. A17.142-149 Authorizing the Superintendent to Approve Contracts to Provide Education for Simi Valley Unified School District Students Attending Non-public Schools During the 2016/2017 School Year 4.3. Approval of Agreement No. A17.152 Authorizing the Superintendent to Contract with Circle of Friends for the 2016-2017 School Year

5. BUSINESS & FACILITIES 5.1. Approval of Warrants – August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016 5.2. Approval of Purchase Orders B17-00232 through P17- 00680, in the Amount of $7,014,171.87 5.3. Approval of Transfer of Funds for the Month of August 2016 5.4. Ratification of Amended Agreement No. A17.082 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc., to Contract for Cafeteria Services – Head Start Program at Berylwood and Katherine Elementary Schools for 2016- 2017 5.5. Approval of Simi Valley Unified School District’s Participation in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Thrive Program for 2016/2017 5.6. Ratification of Amended Contract with MJP Technologies, Inc. (Bid #16D29RFP243) for Additional Chromebook Services for the Districtwide Chromebook Initiative 5.7. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.133 between Simi Valley Unified School District and School Employers Association of California (SEAC) for Membership 5.8. Authorization for Procurement and Installation of Marquees at Five Elementary Schools 5.9. Minor Revision and Adoption of Board Policy 3270 (Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies) 5.10. Ratification of Agreement A17.150 between Simi Valley Unified School District and LCA Health Care Advisors and Insurance Services LLC for Analysis of Health Care Benefits 5.11. Ratification of Compromise and Release or Stipulated Award ACTION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION

APPOINTEE MSC, Sandland/Daniels, (4/0/1), the Board of Education Appointed PERSONNEL Sherida Simmons to the Personnel Commission. COMMISSION (1.1.) The Education Code (45246) requires that the Governing Board announce the name of their intended Personnel Commission appointee prior to September 30. After 30 days, and before 45 days after the announcement, the Governing Board must hold an open hearing in which the public, employees, and employee organizations may express their views on the nominee. After the hearing, the Governing Board may make its appointment or may make a substitute appointment or recommendation without further notification or public hearing. The Board’s current appointee, Sherida Simmons, was reappointed by the Board of Education until December 1, 2019. Motion #32 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None PERSONNEL SERVICE (none) EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (none) STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (none) BUSINESS & FACILITIES RESOLUTION MSC, White/Daniels, (4/0/1), the Board of Education Approved and 03-16/17 (5.1.) Adopted Resolution No. 03-16/17, Approval of Participation in Bids/Contracts of Other Public Agencies and California State Contracts Via General Services Administration. Motion #33 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None RESOLUTION MSC, Sandland/White, (4/0/1), the Board of Education Approved and 04-16/17 (5.2.) Adopted Resolution No. 04-15/16, Appropriation Limitation Calculation (Gann Limit) For 2015/2016. Motion #34 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None FINANCIAL MSC, White/Daniels, (4/0/1), the Board of Education Approved the STATEMENTS Financial Statements for 2015/2016 Year-End Unaudited Actual Data. 2015/2016 (5.3.) Motion #35 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None

INFORMATION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION BB 9321 (1.1.) First Reading of Revised Board Bylaws 9321 (Closed Session Purposes and Agendas) BP 2121 (1.2.) First Reading of NEW Board Policy 2121 (Superintendent’s Contract) PERSONNEL SERVICES BP 4112.2 (2.1.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy 4112.2 (Certification) BP 4113 (2.2.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy 4113 (Assignment) EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (none) STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES BP/AR 5141.31 First Reading of Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5141.31 (4.1.) (Immunizations) BUSINESS & FACILITIES BP 4113 (5.1.) First Reading of Board Policy 3555 (Nutrition Program Compliance) AR 3516.3 (5.2.) First Reading of Board Policy 3516.3 (Earthquake Emergency Procedure System) FIXED ASSET Annual Disclosure of Fixed Asset Disposal (2015/2016) DISPOSAL (5.3.) C-4 BOND C4 Bond Projects Update UPDATE (5.4) . CONSIDERATION, Screening, discussion, clarification, prioritization, and preliminary DISCUSSION OF information regarding the following agenda items previously proposed by PROPOSED ITEMS board members or others pursuant to Board Bylaw 9322. (Note: This format FOR FUTURE will allow board members to screen and clarify proposed items on the MEETINGS: 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.) 1. Pending Items: Further discussion needed prior to moving forward.

1.1. Continue At-large to district election boundaries – Trustee Collins 1.2. Scheduled Maintenance Program (look at after needs assessment is completed) - Trustee Daniels 1.3. A plan for Facility Standards for classrooms; climate; floor covering; cleanliness; HVAC; work order system; survey and all classrooms meet basic operational standards (provide regular reports) – Trustee White 1.4. Update on the air conditioning; maintenance schedule – Trustee Daniels 1.5. Information on Naviance - Trustees Blough and White (November). 1.6. Discuss District position on the State Cigarette Tax Proposition #56 – Trustee Collins (CSBA - provide link to board members) No consensus (REMOVE). 1.7. Discuss position on the State Bond Proposition #51 – Trustee Blough (look at what the districts allocation would look like/matching funds) State ballot, matching funds to match the $50 Million to our district. State wide Facility bond. Any analysis what the community would pay. (Dr. Peplinski would research tax liability and report back to the board in an update.) 1.8. A presentation of facility projects (with pictures) worked on over the summer Trustee Sandland (The Annual ICOC report can be presented at a future meeting – Mr. Todo). 1.9. Discuss Endorsement of Proposition #55 – Trustees Sandland and White support the Proposition that supports schools. Trustee Blough stated his concern with distribution of monies to other districts and Trustee Daniels did not support the proposition. Trustee Sandland read the resolution provided by SEA and proposed that this item comes back as an action item in October, no consensus. (REMOVE) NEW PROPOSED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: (None)

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. CANCEL - September 20, 2016 Special Board Meeting 2. October 4, 2016 - 5:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley ADJOURNMENT MSC, Sandland/White, (4/0/1), Trustee Blough adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Motion #36 Vote: Ayes: White, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: Collins Abstained: None Approved on October 4, 2016 MSCU=Motion, Seconded, Carried, Unanimous ___________________________ ______________________________ Scott 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, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Closed Session: 5:30 P.M.

Regular Session: Immediately Following Closed Session (Approx. 6/6:30 pm)

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.

B.

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

1.

Flag Salute

2.

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

A.

OPENING ACTIVITIES

1.

CALL TO ORDER (Time: 5:30 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 per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit and Expunge Case #1-16/17

3.2.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #2-16/17

3.3.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #3-16/17

3.4.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #4-16/17

3.5.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit and Expunge Case #5-16/17

3.6.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #6-16/17

3.7.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit Case #7-16/17

3.8.