08-17-21 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

1 SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Trustee Jubran at 4:55 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers located at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. PRESENT Board Members: Sofya Bagdasaryan, Scott Blough, Kareem Jubran, Bob LaBelle and Dawn Smollen Staff Members: Ron Todo, Associate Superintendent Dan Houghton, Assistant Superintendent Hani Youssef, Assistant Superintendent Sean Goldman, Assistant Superintendent FLAG SALUTE President Jubran led the flag salute. CLOSED SESSION President Jubran adjourned to closed session at 4:55 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONVENE The Board then conduct the following in closed session: CLOSED SESSION 3.1. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.040. 3.2. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.050. 3.3. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.051. 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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #1- 21/22. 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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #2- 21/22.

2 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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #3- 21/22. 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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #4-2/22. 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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #5- 21/22. 3.9. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #6- 21/22. 3.10. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #7- 21/22. 3.11. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #8- 21/22. 3.12. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #9- 21/22. 3.13. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #10- 21/22. 3.14. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #11- 21/22. 3.15. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #12- 21/22. 3.16. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #13- 21/22.

3 3.17. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #14- 21/22. 3.18. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #15- 21/22. 3.19. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #16- 21/22. 3.20. CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #17- 21/22. 3.21. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. SEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.22. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. CSEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.23. 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. 3.24. CONFERENCE with LEGAL COUNSEL, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1); Existing Litigation; One Case. ADRS Case 20-1507-JAC, Case No. 56-2019-00528970-CU-CR-VTA 3.25. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters 3.26. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters 3.27. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Consider an appointment of a High School Principal 3.28. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Consider an appointment of an Elementary School Principal

4 3.29. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Consider an appointment of a Middle School Assistant Principal CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Motion #1 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Blough, (5/0), Trustee Jubran adjourned the closed session at 6:07 p.m. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RECONVENE OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened at 6:18 p.m. for open session. Board President Jubran reported the following action(s) taken in closed session: STUDENT MATTERS (3.1.) Motion #2 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Blough, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.040. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.2.) Motion #3 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.050. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.3.) Motion #4 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.051. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.4.) Motion #5 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #1-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.5.) Motion #6 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #2-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

5 STUDENT MATTERS (3.6.) Motion #7 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #3-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.7.) Motion #8 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Smollen, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #4-2/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.8.) Motion #9 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #5-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.9.) Motion #10 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #6-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.10.) Motion #11 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #7-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.11.) Motion #12 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Bagdasaryan, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #8-21/22. • Recommendation to readmit pending IEP placement. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.12.) Motion #13 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #9-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.13.) Motion #14 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #10-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

6 STUDENT MATTERS (3.14.) Motion #15 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #11-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.15.) Motion #16 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #12-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.16.) Motion #17 Vote: MSCU, Jubran/LaBelle, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #13-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.17.) Motion #18 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Smollen, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #14-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.18.) Motion #19 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #15-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.19.) Motion #20 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #16-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MATTERS (3.20.) Motion #21 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Jubran, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session and agreed to the recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #17-21/22. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None SEA (3.21.) No Action CSEA (3.22.) No Action REAL PROPERTY (3.23.) No Action LEGAL COUNSEL (3.24.) No Action

7 EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.25.) Motion #22 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 Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.26.) Motion #23 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 Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.27.) Motion #24 Vote: MSCU, Jubran/Blough, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Consider an appointment of a High School Principal • JC Baxter was appointed Principal at Simi Valley High School. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.28.) Motion #25 Vote: MSCU, LaBelle/Blough, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Consider an appointment of an Elementary School Principal • Erin Mahoney was appointed Principal at Park View Elementary. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (3.29.) Motion #26 Vote: MSCU, Blough/Smollen, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session in closed session in accordance with Provisions in Government Code Section 54957, Public Employment Matters-Consider an appointment of a Middle School Assistant Principal • Gennaro De Felice was appointed as the Assistant Principal at Sinaloa Middle School. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: Nonee APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion #27 Vote: MSCU, Blough/Bagdasaryan, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the agenda. • Action Item 5.1., Business & Facilities, from the Action Calendar was pulled. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES 6-29-2021 Motion #28 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Blough, (5/0), the Board approved the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on June 29, 2021 as presented Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

8 COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC COMMENTS President Jubran reported that there were blue cards (individuals requesting to speak to the Board) received. There were yellow cards (individuals stating their opinion and not wanting to speak to the Board) received. • Forty-two blue cards were received of individuals requesting to speak to the Board. • Twenty-five yellow cards submitted in favor of students and staff wearing masks until otherwise determined by County, State, and/or Federal agencies. • Fifty yellow card submitted against wearing masks/face coverings. • Twenty-one yellow card submitted against CRT (Critical Race Theory) • Two yellow cards submitted against masks/CRT/Teen Talk. • Two yellow cards submitted against sex education • Nine yellow cards submitted against masks and vaccines At this point in the meeting, visitors and employee organizations may address items that are NOT on the agenda. President Jubran addressed the public before public comments with the following statement: • “We welcome comments from the public, thank you for coming to speak. Each speaker will have four minutes to speak. Speakers may see a yellow light illuminated when they are speaking at the podium. The yellow light means the speaker has one minute remaining. We ask that everyone please be courteous and respectful to our speakers, public and staff. Simi Valley is our community, is our home. I also want to remind my fellow Board members that public comment is the Board’s opportunity to hear comments from the public, but we are unable to respond to comments or discuss matters that are not agendized.” Public Comments: • Brittany Johnson not in favor of students wearing masks. • Casandra Krisatis not in favor of masks. • Cathy Buschold not in favor of a staff position dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion. • Victor Arriola not in favor of students wearing masks. • Sandra Ahtye against the mandate for students to wear masks. • Silvana Schoen wants SVUSD to let parents back on school campus. • Joseph Gold against mask mandate. • Christine Sefer against CRT and masks. • Corey Bushell against masks. • Nicholas Poore in favor of students wearing masks. • Pamela Dean was called to speak. Indicated on blue card to be in favor of wearing masks. Did not speak. • Evan Conklin against mandate for students to wear masks. • Tish Terraza against masks. • Lexie Pusl against CRT and masks. • Shana Randolph against mask mandate. • Gary Quist against mask mandate in schools. • Barbie Quist against mask mandate in schools. • Amy Obringer against masks. • Timothy Hernandez against masks. • Chris Zablan against CRT and masks.

9 • Connor Preston was called to speak. Indicated on blue card to be in favor of wearing masks. Did not speak. • Kendra Poulsen against DEI, CRT and Angelica Chavez. • Lana Zukovski against CRT and masks. • Jennifer Frank against DEI. • Wendy Hellmann in favor of parental choice for masks. Against mask mandate. • Jackie Harding in favor of parental choice for masks. Against mask mandates. • Mackenzie Keener against mask mandate. • Geraldine Harms against masks in schools. • Gladys Jane concerned with the contract with Panorama Education. • Beth Kolarik wants the mask mandate to be removed. • John Temme against face masks in school. • Laura Bland against mask mandate and wants parents to be allowed back on campus. • Terrence Rushton against CRT. • Mike Gelfound against mask mandate. • Ashley Gelfound against mask mandate for special needs students. • Scott Hansen against masks. • Briene Geraty against sexual orientation and CRT discussed in schools. • Elizabeth Simeri against masks. Wants parents to be able to walk kids to classrooms. • Tamara Washbum in favor of mask mandate. • Lori Mills against Panorama, Critical Race Theory and sex education. • Elena Johnson filled out a yellow card, but wanted to speak against CRT. PRESENTATIONS - None EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS - None SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS Dr. Peplinski was absent from the meeting but sent in the following statement to be shared with the Board: • “I am sorry I cannot be with you this evening, unfortunately, I am home in quarantine due to COVID. I want to welcome everyone back to the 2021-2022 school year. We are glad to have our students back on campus full days and are grateful to all of our staff for their preparation for the school year. These are extraordinary times, as we all know, and the result of ever-changing conditions and guidelines have made educator's jobs very difficult. Unfortunately, some of the guidelines are simply out of our control. Public agencies, like our district, must follow the guidance from the state. We do not have the authority to defy the public health orders. With that said, we are happy to see our students back on campus. It is important to stay diligent with our safety measures as we are seeing COVID cases across the county and in schools that are open increase. Many parents have asked us for a distance learning option, unfortunately, when the legislature did not renew SB 98, districts across the state lost the ability to offer distance learning like we have for the past year and half. Instead, the only option given to districts to provide families that do not wish to attend in person is independent study at Monte Vista. This is not the same type of distance learning our families experienced during the shutdown. Instead, it is mostly independent work.

10 There remain many challenges in front of us as schools maneuver COVID cases and students/ staff that have to quarantine due to exposure. We will continue to work through these challenges and know that this situation remains very frustrating for all of us. We will continue to adjust to guidelines as they change and communicate with our community to do our best to explain the changes as they come. Thank you again to all of our teachers, administrators, and staff for their work to open schools. Finally, thank you to our parents and students for their resilience and flexibility as we open another unique school year.” Dr. Youssef shared the following: • Excited to be back in person. • The conditions are not ideal. Did not expect all the mandates that have been given to all the schools in California. • Shared that on the Dias three of the Board members, who are elected officials, have children in our schools. One of them has children who graduated from our schools. • Four of the staff members also have children attending our schools. They are not only district employees; they are also parents. • Stated that as school officials we do not interpret the mandates, we enforce them. • Dr. Youssef tried to continue with his comments, but was not able to due to interruptions from the floor. BOARD COMMUNICATION Trustee Smollen shared the following statement: • Thanked everyone for being here. • Shared that people have the right to share their concerns. • Congratulated JC Baxter, Erin Mahoney and Gennaro De Felice for their new positons. • Excited to being able to welcome students and staff back on our campuses last week. • Visited a few of the schools: Knolls, Katherine, White Oak, Garden Grove, Park View and Justin Early Learners Academy. • Proud of the work of the new elementary counselors are doing. Trustee LaBelle shared the following statement: • Thanked everyone for coming tonight. • Appreciated the public’s input. • Visited a few schools and the staff and students were very positive. • Congratulated the staff on their new positions. Thankful for the hiring of 43 new teachers. • Looks forward to a very positive new school year. Trustee Bagdasaryan shared the following statement: • Reiterated what her colleagues said and thanked the community who came to the meeting. • Expressed that community engagement is important. Hearing their voices is really needed at this time. • Welcomed everyone back to the school year. • Appreciates all the work done to making a successful start of the year. • Looks forward to the new school year.

11 Trustee Blough shared the following statement: • Thanked everyone for speaking tonight. Took notes and asked to get the opportunity process everything. • Thanked the Campus Supervisor for her comments. • Visited every classroom at Atherwood Elementary • Reminded everyone that we work in a regulatory environment. Will try to make changes where possible. Trustee Jubran shared the following statement: • Stated that we had a wonderful first day of school. Many happy children reunited with friends. • Thanked students, parents, teachers and staff for making a great start to the school year. • Expressed that it is very meaningful to have students in person for full days. • Stated that our priority is keeping our schools open and safe. • Acknowledged the passion during the public comments. • Reassured that they have been listening. • Looks forward to a time when all this is behind us. • Thanked everyone for their time. • Looks forward to making the best of the school year to make sure our students are successful school year. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion #29 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/Bagdasaryan, (5/0), Approved the Consent Calendar. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None • Content Item 5.1. from Business and Facilities on the Action Calendar was pulled. It will be brought forward at the next meeting. 1. BOARD/ADMINISTRATION 1.1. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Request for the Superintendent 1.2. Second Reading and Adoption of New Board Policy 1330.1 – Joint Use Agreements 1.3. Second Reading and Adoption of Deletion of Administrative Regulation 1250.1 – Visits to Classrooms 1.4. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Administrative Regulation 1250 – Visitors/Outsiders 1.5. Second Reading and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy 1414 – Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Compliance 1.6. Second Reading and Adoption of Deletion of Board Bylaw 9111 – Term Limits. 1.7. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Bylaw 9110 – Terms of Office

12 1.8. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Exhibit 9323.2 – Actions by the Board 2. PERSONNEL SERVICES 2.1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2.2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report 2.3. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Administrative Regulation 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment 2.4. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy 4211 – Recruitment and Selection 2.5. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Administrative Regulation and Revised Board Policy 4117.3 – Personnel Reduction 2.6. Approval of Agreement No. A22.048 – Intern Agreement with University of Phoenix 2.7. Approval of Agreement No. A22.052 – Service Agreement Between Simi Valley Unified School District and Lifesigns 3. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3.1. Ratification of Approval of Spring Release of the Consolidated Application For Funding Federal State Programs For the 2020-2021 School Year 3.2. Acceptance of Gifts for Simi Valley Unified School District 2020-2021 3.3. Acceptance of Small Donations for Simi Valley Unified School Distric January through June 2021 3.4. Approval and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 0510 – Schoo Accountability Report Card 3.5. Ratification of Approval of No-Cost Student Affiliation Agreement No A22.039 Between Simi Institute For Careers & Education And Ventur County Health Care Agency 3.6. Ratification of Approval of No-Cost Student Affiliation Renewa Agreement No. A22.038 Between Simi Institute For careers & Education And West Hills Hospital & Medical Center 3.7. Ratification of Approval of Agreement No. A22.041 Between Simi Valley Unified School District And Document Tracking Services (DTS) 3.8. Ratification of Approval of Agreement No. A22.042 Between Simi Valley Unified School District and Daybreak Health, Inc. 3.9. Approval of Purchase of Digital Resources for the 2021-2022 School Yea 3.10. Approval of Elementary Schools Starting and Ending Times for the 2021 2022 School Year Instructional Minutes

13 3.11. Approval of Simi Institute for Careers and Education List of Courses fo 2021-2022 3.12. Approval of Bell Schedules for Secondary Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year 3.13. Ratification of Approval of Agreement No. A22.045 Between Simi Valley Unified School District And Renaissance Learning Inc. 3.14. Ratification of Approval of No-Cost student affiliation renewal agreemen No. A22.043 between Simi Institute For Careers & Education and Lo Robles Regional Medical Center DBA Los Robles Hospital and Medica Center 3.15. Approval of New and Revised Course Outlines for Simi Institute Fo Careers & Education 3.16. Ratification of Agreement No. A22.044 Between Simi Valley Unified School District and EnVision Consulting Group, Inc. to Provide Schoo Accountability Report Card Services (SARC) 3.17. Approval of Agreement No. A22.046 Between Simi valley Unified Schoo District and Panorama Education for the Social-Emotional Learning Platform 3.18. Acceptance of Gifts for Simi Valley Unified School District 2021-2022 4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – None 5. BUSINESS & FACILITIES 5.1. Approval of Warrants – June 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021 5.2. Approval of Purchase Orders B21-00109 through P22-00275, in the Amount of $40,712,530.62 5.3. Approval of Transfer of Funds - June 1st through July 31 st , 2021 5.4. Approval of Credit Cards and Associated Limits 5.5. Approval of Members to the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) – Measure X 5.6. Approval of Agreement Addenda Nos. A22.020 through A22.023 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Simi Valley Family Y.M.C.A. – Lease of Classrooms at Arroyo, Atherwood, Big Springs, and Sycamore Elementary Schools for Before and After School Child Care Programs 5.7. Approval of Agreement Addenda Nos. A22.014 through A22.019 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District – Lease of Classrooms at Crestview, Knolls, Mountain View and Wood Ranch Elementary Schools and Sinaloa and Valley View Middle Schools for Before and After School Child Care Programs

14 5.8. Approval of District-Wide Copier Service Agreement with Document Systems 5.9. Approval of Simi Valley Unified School District’s Participation in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office THRIVE Program for 2021/2022 5.10. Ratification of Agreement A22.013 between Simi Valley Unified School District and First 5 Ventura County For Lease of Classroom at Justin Early Learner’s Academy for Operation of the Neighborhood for Learning Program 5.11. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy 3541.1 – School Related Trips and Updated Administrative Regulation 3541.1 – Transportation for School-Related Trips 5.12. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1331 – Lease of Facilities 5.13. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1332 - Use of Cafeteria Facilities for Food Services 5.14. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1333 – Institutional Use of Facilities 5.15. Approval and Adoption of Updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1330 – Use of School Facilities 5.16. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy 3541.5 – Payments to Parents/Guardians in Lieu of Transportation 5.17. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Administrative Regulation 3541.2 – Transportation for Students with Disabilities and Updated Board Policy 3541.2 – Transportation for Students with Disabilities 5.18. Approval and Adoption of Deletion of Board Policy 4131.7 – Meetings and In-Service Allowance 5.19. Approval and Adoption of Updated Board Policy 4131 – Staff Development 5.20. Compromise and Release or Stipulated Award 5.21. Ratification of Purchase of Furniture for Atherwood Elementary Special Education Classroom through Measure X Funding 5.22. Ratification of Correction to Change Order No.1 Procurement of Computer Network Servers, San, and Switches, RFP No. 21B19RFPBXM354 5.23. Ratification of Agreement Nos. R21-03385 and R21-03584 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Aspen Environmental Group for CEQA Environmental Consulting Services

15 5.24. Ratification of Additional Services No. 1 to Agreement No. R21-02457 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Nuvis Landscape Architects 5.25. Ratification of Agreement No. R21-03764 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Stephen Payte, DSA Inspections, Inc. for Inspection Services for Security Fencing Project at Berylwood ES 5.26. Ratification of Additional Services No. 1 to Agreement No. R20-02607 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Rachlin Partners 5.27. Ratification of Measure X Funded Field Contracts under CUPCCA and Agreements; April 8, 2021 to May 25, 2021 5.28. Approval of Annual Subscription for Project Management Software from Procore 5.29. Ratification of Agreement A22.047 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Transfinder for Software System Services 5.30. Approval of Agreement for Tesla Energy Storage Systems at Seven School Sites 5.31. Ratification of Agreement No. R22-00608 between Simi Valley Unified School District and TBT Drafting Services, Inc. 5.32. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00853 between Simi Valley Unified School District and P2S, Inc. for the Design and Engineering of the District Wide Notification System 5.33. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00865 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Kenco Construction Services, Inc. for Inspection of the Simi Valley High School MPR Renovation Project 5.34. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00914 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Stephen Payte DSA Inspections, Inc., for Inspection of the Santa Susana High School Irrigation Upgrade Project 5.35. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00917 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Stephen Payte DSA Inspections, Inc., for Inspection of the Santa Susana High School Black Box Theater Project 5.36. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00916 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Stephen Payte DSA Inspections, Inc., for Inspection of the Vista Elementary School Classroom Renovation 5.37. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00915 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Stephen Payte DSA Inspections, Inc., for Inspection of the District Wide Notification System 5.38. Approval of Agreement No. R22-00927 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Mollenhauer Group, for the Design and Engineering of the Existing Stair Replacement at Valley View Middle School

16 5.39. Ratification of Agreement No. R22-00930 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Premier Inspection Services for DSA Closeout of A# 03-111140 at Simi Valley High School 5.40. Ratification of Agreement No. R22-00929 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Premier Inspection Services for DSA Closeout of A# 03-107234 at Simi Valley High School ACTION CALENDAR: BOARD ADMINISTRATION – None PERSONNEL SERVICES VARIABLE TERM WAIVER (2.1.) Motion #30 Vote: MSCU, Blough/Smollen, (5/0), the Board of Education approved Employment on Variable Term Waiver Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None PROVISIONAL INTERNSHIP PERMIT (PIP) (2.2.) Motion #31 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/Jubran, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None FULLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS (2.3.) Motion #32 Vote: MSCU, Smollen/LaBelle, (5/0), the Board of Education approved the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Teachers Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - None STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - None BUSINESS & FACILITIES CAMPUS-WIDE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (5.1.) No action. Item pulled from the agenda. RES. No. 09-21/22 (5.2.) Motion #33 Vote: MSCU, Blough/Jubran, (5/0), the Board of Education approved Resolution No. 09- 21/22 Adoption of Procedures and Guidelines for Award of Lease-Leaseback Contracts Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None INFORMATION CALENDAR: BOARD ADMINISTRATION - None PERSONNEL SERVICES BP 4141, 4241 (2.1.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy 4141, 4241 – Collective Bargaining Agreement

17 BP/AR 4158, 4258, 4358 (2.2.) First Reading Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4158, 4258, 4358 – Employee Security EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BP/AR 6158 (3.1.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6158 - Independent Study STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - None BUSINESS & FACILITIES 2019/2020 WMS/ VALENZUELA QRTLY REPORT (5.1.) 2019/2020 4th Quarterly Report on Williams and Valenzuela Uniform Complaints (Facilities) 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.) 1. Pending Items: Further discussion needed prior to moving forward. • Legislative Update – Trustee Blough – No update. KEEP. • Coronavirus/Information/Emergency Preparedness – Trustee Smollen KEEP • Update on AP Classes – Trustee Smollen Asked for an update on AP scores. NEW PROPOSED ITEMS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. September 21, 2021 - 5:00 pm, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearings – Sufficiency of Instructional Materials and Use of Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Funds, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley ADJOURNMENT Motion #34 Vote: MSC, Smollen/Blough, (5/0), President Jubran adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Ayes: LaBelle, Smollen, Bagdasaryan, Blough and Jubran Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None Approved on September 21, 2021 MSCU=Motion, Seconded, Carried, Unanimous __________________________ ____________________________ Trustee Jubran, 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, AUGUST 17, 2021

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 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.040.

3.2.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.050.

3.3.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board 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 et.seq., and California Constitution Article 1 section 1 to consider special education Settlement Agreement No. A22.051.

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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #1-21/22.

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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #2-21/22.

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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #3-21/22.

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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #4-2/22.

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 Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #5-21/22.

3.9.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #6-21/22.

3.10.

CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Code 48915.c.3; Readmit and Expunge Case #7-21/22.

3.11.