10-04-16 SVUSD Regular School Board Meeting & Public Hearings

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by OPEN SESSION Trustee Blough at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers located at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. PRESENT Board Members: Scott Blough, Bill Daniels, Rob Collins, 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 President Blough adjourned to closed session at 5:30 p.m. SESSION PUBLIC Mr. Doug Felbinger, community businessman, spoke in support of closed COMMENT session item #3.12., selling the property at 709-775 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA CLOSED The Board then conduct the following in closed session: 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, Case #9-16/17 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 Nos. A17.177. 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 Nos. A17.178. 3.4. 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 Nos. A17.179.

3.5. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. SEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.6. CONFERENCE with LABOR NEGOTIATORS: The Board of Education will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957. CSEA, Dan Houghton, District Negotiator 3.7. CONFERENCE with LEGAL COUNSEL: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.5 and 54956.95 – insurance pooling, tort liability losses; public liability losses; workers’ compensation liability; settlement request for Claim VCOA00863A9 - Simi Valley Unified School District 3.8. CONFERENCE with LEGAL COUNSEL: 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-006999 3.9. CONFERENCE REQUESTING LEGAL COUNSEL: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 825 (a): request for defense and indemnification in Court Case number 2; 16-ev-06520-RGK-RAO. Resolution No. 07-16/17 3.10. CONFERENCE REQUESTING LEGAL COUNSEL: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 825 (a): request for defense and indemnification in Court Case number 56-2016-00483931-CU-PO- VTA. Resolution No. 08-16/17 3.11. 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 3.12. 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 MSCU, Daniels/Sandland, (5/0), adjourned the closed session ADJOURNMENT at 7:25 p.m. Motion #37 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

RECONVENE The Board reconvened in City Hall Chambers at 7:35 p.m. for open session. OPEN SESSION Board President Blough reported the following action(s) taken in closed session: STUDENT MSCU, White Daniels, (5/0), The Board of Education reviewed a MATTERS (3.1.) recommendation on confidential student matters per California Education Codes 48916, 49073-49079; Readmit, Case #9-16/17. The expulsion was extended; the student will remain at Gateway. Motion #38 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, Sandland/Collins, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session MATTERS (3.2.) 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 Nos. A17.177. Motion #39 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, White/Sandland, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session MATTERS (3.3.) 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 Nos. A17.178. Motion #40 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT MSCU, Daniels/Collins, (5/0), The Board of Education met in closed session MATTERS (3.4.) 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 Nos. A17.179. Motion #41 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None SEA (3.5.) NO ACTION CSEA (3.6.) NO ACTION LEGAL (3.7.) NO ACTION

LEGAL MSCU, Collins/Sandland, (5/0), the Board of Education met in closed session COUNSEL (3.8.) session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.95 – insurance pooling, tort liability losses; public liability losses; workers’ compensation liability; and approved the Compromise & Release settlement request for SIMI-006999 Motion #42 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None LEGAL MSCU, White/Sandland, (5/0), the Board of Education met in closed COUNSEL (3.9.) session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 825 (a): and approved a request for defense and indemnification in Court Case number 2; 16-ev-06520-RGK-RAO. Resolution No. 07-16/17 Motion #43 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None LEGAL MSCU, Daniels/Shite, (5/0), the Board of Education met in closed COUNSEL (3.10.) session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 825 (a): and approved a request for defense and indemnification in Court Case number 56-2016-00483931-CU-PO-VTA. Resolution No. 08-16/17 Motion #44 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None REAL PROPERTY NO ACTION MATTERS (3.11.) REAL PROPERTY NO ACTION MATTERS (3.12.) APPROVAL OF MSCU, Sandland, Daniels, (5/0), the Board of Education THE AGENDA approved the agenda. Dr. Peplinski suggested to change the order of the presentations: 1.) 3.3.; 2.) 3.2.; and 3.) 3.1. Motion #45 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None MINUTES MSCU, White/Daniels, (5/0), the Board approved the Minutes of the 09-06-16 Regular Board Meeting on September 6, 2016 Motion #46 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None 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 Trustee Blough opened the Public Hearing for Sufficiency of Instructional HEARING Materials at 7:40 pm. SUFFICIENCY OF INSTRUCTIONAL Discussion: None MATERIALS Trustee Blough closed the Public Hearing for Sufficiency of Instructional Materials at 7:40 pm. PUBLIC Trustee Blough opened the Public Hearing for Use of Pupil Textbook and HEARING Instructional Materials Funds at 7:41 pm. USE OF FUNDS Discussion: None Trustee Blough closed the Public Hearing for Use of Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Funds at 7:41 pm PUBLIC Trustee Blough opened the Public Hearing for the Board’s Intended HEARING Personnel Commission Appointee at 7:42 pm. PERSONNEL COMMISSION Discussion: None APPOINTEE Trustee Blough closed the Public Hearing for the Board’s Intended Personnel Commission Appointee at 7:42 pm. PRESENTATIONS: S.V. DAYS Sean Goldman, Executive Director of Student Support Services, presented FOUNDATION certificates to John Childress, Nacho Lopez, Lee Seymour, and Jeff Phillips of the Simi Valley Days Foundation for holding Special Children’s Day for our students each year SIMI VALLEY Dr. Deborah Salgado, Director of Secondary Education, introduced Principal HIGH SCHOOL Dean May. CERT Program (Community Emergency Response Team): Principal Dean May highlighted the public service pathway, by introducing Ms. Ellis, Teacher and an accredited National Cert Instructor. CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT volunteers are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects. Ms. Ellis brought two of her students who have completed the program, Lily Gray and Dale Hallock. Ms. Ellis invited the Board Members to the next emergency simulation on November 16, 2016.

SVHS Choir Principal Dean May introduced Ms. Caswell who brought students from the Music Program. There are a total of 120 students in the SVHS Music Program. The students performed several songs. Ms. Caswell invited the Board Members to the Musical Performance on October 13 and 14; 7:00 p.m. in the MPR. ARROYO Kathy Roth, Director of Elementary Education, is happy to share Arroyo ELEMENTARY Elementary FLAGS (Foreign Language Academics Global Studies) Academy which is part of a connected learning program (Arroyo, Sinaloa Middle School and Royal High School). Ms. Roth introduced Aldo Calcagno, Principal of Arroyo Elementary. (Note: Ms. Roth also thanked SVHS Students for the beautiful presentation) Principal Aldo Calcagno stated the success of the program to date: • Increased enrollment of 40+ students since August • Increased use of technology (research, foreign language songs on You Tube, Chromebooks) • Students are excited to learn • Using praise for recognition of efforts (CITW) Presentation by Cathy Crowley, World Languages teacher and Terri Zahnow, Literacy Coach.: • Foreign Languages: Greek, Italian French Spanish each quarter • Global Language Roadmap: Exposure, Methodology, Guest native speakers, conversation and songs; eventual goal is for students to be expressive in the target language with limited reading/writing • Global Studies: Antarctica and Oceania, Africa, South America, Australia, Asia, North America, Europe • Activities/Projects: Geography and mapping, research (animal reports, national flags, environment) • Celebrating FLAGS: 1 st qtr. – Study of animals and the environment (parent conferences); 2nd qtr. – Musical performance (holiday program); 3 rd qtr. – Art/International. Week (Open House); 4 th qtr. – Dance Presentation (Carnival) Trustee White: Stated the larger goal is to bring this to the district; track these students thru middle and high school; the results would be interesting. Dr. Peplinski congratulated the staff for taking on this program! Kudos to Aldo and staff. . STUDENT The Student board report was presented by Carley Connell of BOARD Santa Susana High School. “Good evening President Blough, Clerk of the Board Daniels, Trustees Collins, Sandland, White and Superintendent Dr. Peplinski”

Santa Susana High School hosted the annual club rush. The event allows students to view clubs of their interest and have the opportunity to get involved in their school. We had more than 50 clubs stationed out on the main quad. We had leadership class make decorations that were based on the club rush theme, “Out Of This World.” Students mentioned that club rush was a huge success. Leadership is also planning the first all school rally for next week to promote their Homecoming dance. The Homecoming dance is scheduled on October 7 for a “Back to The 90’s” themed dance. There will be spirit days the week of homecoming. Wednesday is band t-shirt day, Thursday is class color, and Friday is of course 90’s day. We are in the process of planning another big event to celebrate our 20th year of excellence. Fernando Estrada of Monte Vista reports they have had a terrific start to our school year here at Monte Vista Independent Learning Academy! We have commenced the school year with a variety of unique class choices and opportunities, such as the Robotics and Engineering class in which students are presented with the opportunity to interact with basic engineering practices and learn about the various fields of engineering. The Ham/Amateur Radio Club which will allow students to learn the fundamentals of operating and communicating on a Receiver and Transmitter, and our Agricultural and Horticulture class which will enable students to learn about the growth and management of plants. Our chickens are still producing eggs and another batch of day-old chicks are due to arrive in a few weeks, it’s a great way for our younger students to interact with and learn about animals. Students are talking with the Principal about bringing an Interact Club/Leadership Class to Monte Vista, hopefully we’ll have it in place before too long. Thursday night was our Back-to-School Night and students and parents were treated to MVP Dogs. The 3D printers were busy printing and students were able to get their picture taken with our green screen. Our students and teachers are looking forward for a fun, exciting, and educational school year! Emily Winkler of Simi Valley High School reports that the month of September has been a wonderful month for them. First, they had their back to school night. Another major event was the Simi Valley Days Parade. Simi High made a covered wagon as their float. They had their band, cheer, Renaissance, and Leadership class come and walk in the parade. It was a great way to show the town of Simi Valley what Simi Valley High School has to offer to their students. This month is Leukemia awareness month so they started pennies for patients. So far they have collected at least $3000. They will be collecting money until October 7th . This month is also suicide awareness month so one of their students made yellow ribbons and is handing out a suicide hotline phone number. Looking towards the future, the leadership class is finalizing their plans for the Homecoming football game and dance, as well as their Simi vs. Royal week. Their school is partnering with elementary schools within the school district and they are going to

participate in their spirit week for Simi vs. Royal, and they are going to have a Jr. Maroon Mob at the game. In athletics, their tennis team is undefeated. On November 4 th , they will be hosting their band spectacular. Finally, their campus is changing the way their classrooms operate in hope to foster more collaboration and group work. Kayla Hitt of Royal High School reports Royal is continuing to have an awesome school year. On September 7th, Royal hosted the Simi Valley College Fair where colleges from around the country came to talk to students about their goals and aspirations. We also had our Club Rush event at lunch in early September where all the clubs gathered in the quad so students could learn the wide range of extracurricular activities Royal has to offer. All the seniors woke up early one Friday morning and enjoyed Krispy Kreme donuts and a not so sunny Senior Sunrise. Fall sports are in full swing with girls’ volleyball, girl’s tennis, boy’s water polo, cross country, boy’s beach volleyball, and football. The “Kingdom,” our student section at the game has gone above and beyond in support for our varsity football team. The Kingdom has done a blackout night and last Friday decked out the stadium in Red, White, and Blue for national military day. The senior’s also had a tailgate party before the game to bond as a class. Our homecoming dance, The Royal Ball, is coming up and Royal Leadership is busy planning for the rally, game, and dance. It’s been a busy and successful month, and Royal High School is excited for all the activities that are ahead. Fausto Verdugo of Apollo High School reports that at Apollo High School we are approaching the end of our first quarter! New students have settled in well and we are getting ready to welcome second quarter students to our Apollo campus. Our first Fun Friday was a great success! It was great seeing the teachers and students interact playing games and sharing snacks at lunch! Four teachers just recently took 31 students to the Port of Hueneme to tour the facility and learn about Global Business and Trade. This was a great opportunity for many Apollo students. Coming up on the October calendar is another exciting Fun Friday, second quarter registration, a Welding Field Trip to Adult School, and Apollo’s annual Halloween Carnival! In addition, to promote positive energy on campus, Leadership students will be selling boo grams to add to the Halloween fun! Lastly, a group of Apollo students will be visiting the Reagan Library on Oct. 25 th to participate in the Discovery Center and tour the library. 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, It is 35 days until Election Day and campaigns are really being amped up and our citizens are informing themselves about the propositions & measures that are on the lengthy November ballot!

Proposition 55 is among them. The members of Simi Educators Association, along with the 300,000 California Teachers Association members, have been phone banking to inform the public about what Prop 55 is all about: a partial extension of Prop 30. The continuance of the income tax on the wealthiest 2% of Californians. The quarter-cent sales tax, will expire as planned, at the end of the year. I would like to remind you and the public about what happened here in our district prior to Prop 30 being passed. During the Great Recession, our district had to repeatedly go through the layoff process. We had to watch the aftermath of our teachers turning against one another trying to justify why they were more valuable to the district than other educators. It was an awful experience, that none of us want to relive! In November, we can avoid that happening again! Together, with the support of Prop 30 monies, we have battled back to bring a quality education to our students. Since the passage of Prop 30, the politicians in Sacramento have not figured out a long term, stabilizing solution for funding education in this state. Although they have made some headway- they have paid down debt, put money away for the next economic downturn, and have been more fiscally responsible than previous administrations. Even Brown's toughest critics have given him that. However, all of that is in danger if Prop 55 doesn't pass- this IS NOT an increase in taxes. This is keeping the status quo for the wealthiest earners in California for 12 years, while giving the legislature time to continue working on a permanent solution. This measure does not raise taxes on anyone! If Prop 55 does NOT pass, California will have to step backwards in its education spending once again, when we still haven't recovered fully from the effects of the 2007 Great Recession. Once again we will be facing cuts, layoffs, and increased class sizes. The layoff nightmare could happen in Simi Valley again! We can't afford to let this happen to our students in California, let alone in Simi Valley. Students need to have a quality education. California is currently 46th in the nation on per pupil spending on education, even though California has the 8th largest economy in the world! I hope you will join the many members of California Teachers Association, Simi Educators Association, Classified School Employees Association, and California State PTA in supporting and voting yes on Prop 55. We cannot afford to go back, our students cannot afford to go back, and our community cannot afford to go back. Please vote yes on Prop 55! Tonight I also wanted to inform you about the Simi Educators Association’s partnership with the PTA and school staffs to pass Measure X, a local school facilities and technology bond. Before school on this Thursday, October 6th, we will be partnering together to inform our community about Measure X. Before school, we will passing out Measure X literature to our community, holding signs, wearing green and/or purple, and answering questions. We will

be doing this along with our community partners to raise the awareness of the facility and technology needs of our schools. As you know, the state of California no longer provides monies for districts to maintain or upgrade their facilities, let alone provide the latest technologies to our students. If passed, Measure X will replace the soon to be expiring 1989 Bond on the Simi Valley property taxes and continue to provide an avenue for our district to maintain and upgrade our mostly 50 plus year old sites. I urge you to join us on that morning to help spread the word to our community about Measure X. Our students and community deserve it! Thank you! CSEA-EMPLOYEE None ORGANIZATION ICOC REPORT None SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS Dr. Peplinski stated the following: Good evening and welcome to our guests. Thank you to our SSHS Student Board Representative, Carley Connell, and to our Arroyo and Simi Valley High school representatives for their presentations on their great programs tonight. I want to also thank Simi Valley Days Foundation for their continued support by offering a Special Children’s Day for our students each year. These are the best parts of our meeting each month. First and foremost, I wish to Congratulate Vista Elementary school for being named a National Blue Ribbon School! They are one of only 29 schools in California and 279 in the nation to receive this distinction. We are very proud of the staff and school community for this recognition and Vista becomes the 3rd school in our district history to receive this award. Dr. Salgado recently returned from Washington DC where she represented our district at the Lead Higher Recognition program. Our district was one of a select few to be invited to DC to be recognized for our work with Equal Opportunity Schools. As you will recall, this is our district initiative in our high schools to ensure open access to our IB and AP courses to our high school students. We are very proud of our efforts to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach our most rigorous courses and are supported by teachers and staff in their efforts. We would also like to congratulate both Park View and Berylwood Elementary for their additional recognition as Title 1 Academic Achievement Award winning schools. This is an additional honor to their Gold Ribbon recognition last spring.

At our November 15th Board meeting, I would like to welcome our community to celebrate the years of dedicated service by Trustees Sandland and Collins beginning at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Chambers Lobby before closed session begins at 5:30 pm. We are now over 6 weeks into the school year and as always, I thank our teachers, staffs, and volunteers for their efforts to provide the best experience for students and families. I am very proud of the work our district has done on many fronts and feel confident that our district provides an awesome experience for our students and families. Of course, there is always work to do, but our district is not afraid of that work and our staff and teachers always rise to the challenge. Finally, we wish Jake Finch, Public Relations Coordinator, a speedy recovery from surgery and look forward to her return to work. Thank you. BOARD COMMUNICATION Trustee Collins shared the following: • Appreciates the school presentations: Flags and SVHS Choir • Attended an emergency simulation at the Reagan Library with Simi Valley High School students. Acknowledged Brian Dennert of Royal High School who also works with the Reagan Library • Due to his absence at the last Board meeting, he was able to watch the video of the September Board meeting; Trustee Sandland and he had hoped to send a message supporting Prop 55 (extending Prop 30); and Prop 56 (Tobacco); he will continue to support both important propositions • Acknowledged Jamie Reese of Mountain View Elementary School as the 2016 Ventura County Teacher of the Year Trustee White shared the following: • Thanked the guests and enjoyed the presentation by the Simi Valley Choir directed by Ms. Caswell; encouraged students to participate in as many activities as possible • Thanked the teachers and the administrators for their support of the many programs • Appreciates the support of Measure X; working on phone banks, very important to target and develop the very best schools in Ventura County; hope voters will pass Measure X • Agreed with Trustee Collins to not support proposition 64, the legalization of Marijuana; if this passes we need to keep a vigilant eye on our campuses; encourages voters to vote NO • Attended “Showtember” musical program at Santa Susana High School

• Thanked staff for the new Assessment Program and methodology for tracking the condition of our facilities • Excited about Naviance and what it can do for our counseling efforts and college planning process • Would like to encourage the board to focus on the detail plan on how we can get our math scores where we want them; CAASP scores (are good); college and career readiness, common core, and student achievement • In closing, our hearts are with Daniel Mattar’s family; so many are battling cancer, some are very open and many are privately battling the disease. Trustee Daniels shared the following: • Thanked everyone for the great presentations this evening • Sept 14 – Attended Simi Valley High School, Back to School Night • Sept 16 – Attended the Lock Down Procedures Training Program at Santa Susana High School; thanked his partners at SVPD as they provided the safety training • Sept 17 – Walked in the SV Days Parade with Administrators; thanked staff of Big Springs, Valley View and Sinaloa, for their support at the Simi Valley Days Parade - Challenged others to participate and continue to grow each year • Sept 19 – Visited Mountain View and Crestview Elementary Schools • Sept 20 – Attended the first PTA Super Night at Sinaloa; hopefully the word gets out and more people will come to the next Super Night • Sept 23 – Attended the Simi Valley High School football game • Sept 24 – Attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Cycle for Education event with family (due to a flat had to walk the last 1.5 miles) • Sept 25 – Joined the PTA/PTSA, Super Membership • Out on Thursday at Simi Valley High School in support of Measure X • In closing, thank all the SVUSD employees for what you do on a daily basis Trustee Sandland shared the following: • Enjoy the presentations this evening • Thanked Carley Connell for her student Board report • Continues to reflect on a lot of wonderful things that this district offers our students • In closing, encourages the community to get out to vote yes on prop 55; and Measure X, both are so important to pass and are much needed Trustee Blough shared the following: • Congratulated Park View and Berylwood Elementary staffs for their schools additional recognition as Title 1 Academic Achievement Award winning schools.

• Congratulated Vista Fundamental staff for the school being named a National Blue Ribbon School! • Enjoyed the presentations from Arroyo (FLAGS), Simi Valley High School (CERT and Music Program), and the recognition of the Simi Valley Days Foundation • Welcomed Carly Connell, Student Board Representative • Visited Simi Valley High School Back to School night with Trustee Daniels; great event, positive evening • Visited with Principal Platt at Atherwood Elementary and was able to observe a math lesson by Ms. Edwards • Enjoyed walking in the Simi Valley Parade this year; it was great, so much more interaction this year. All the high schools were represented and were great! • Visited Hillside Steam Academy; observed classes for Language, Rti and Math • Attended Santa Susana High School “Showtember”, short musical, looking forward to the Children’s’ Theatre production. • Visited Garden Grove Impact Academy • Visited Valley View and participated their lock down practice drill • Attended Military and Teacher appreciation at Royal High School 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 action. CALENDAR However, a Board member may remove an item for individual discussion and action. Consent #5.7. - pulled for discussion by Trustee White: Inquired if the funding for the seven busses was being taken from the general fund. Mr. Todo responded that the purchase is funded by transportation funds and surplus property funds (sale proceeds and lease income) which can only be used for capital assets. Motion #47 MSCU, Sandland/White, (5/0), Approved the Consent Calendar Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None 1. BOARD/ADMINISTRATION 1.1. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Bylaws 9321 (Closed Session Purposes and Agendas) 1.2. Second Reading and Adoption of New Board Policy 2121 (Superintendent’s Contract)

1.3. Approval of Scheduling Annual Organizational Meeting of the Governing Board for December 6, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. 2. PERSONNEL SERVICES 2.1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2.2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report 2.3. Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policy 4112.2 - Certification 2.4. Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policy 4113 - Assignment 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 Booster Organization for 2016-2017 3.4. Ratification and Approval of Out-of-State Travel Request 3.5. Approval of New Course Outline for Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute 4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (none) 5. BUSINESS & FACILITIES 5.1. Approval of Warrants – September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 5.2. Approval of Purchase Orders B17-00314 through P17-00028, in the Amount of $2,098,617.59 5.3. Approval of Transfer of Funds for the Month of September 2016 5.4. Ratification of Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release No. A17.135 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Ventura County Schools Self-Funding Authority and Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for the Township Elementary School Kindergarten Building 5.5. Authorization to Proceed With Advertising a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural Services 5.6. Ratification of Additional ChromeBook Purchase for the Districtwide ChromeBook Initiative

5.7. Approval of Agreement A17.170 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Santander Bank for the Purchase of Seven Replacement School Buses 5.8. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.039 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Air Clean Environmental, Inc. for Asbestos Abatement at MonteVista School 5.9. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.106 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Fence Factory for Demolition and Replacement of Fencing at Madera Elementary School 5.10. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.078 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Signature Flooring, Inc. to Install Carpet at Four School Site 5.11. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.112 between Simi Valley Unified School District and American Building Contractor for Portable Repairs at Simi Valley High School 5.12. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.113 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Rusher Air Conditioning for Replacement of Air Conditioning Unit at Simi Valley High School 5.13. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.137 between Simi Valley Unified School District and American Building Contractor to Build a Concrete Walkway at Santa Susana Elementary School 5.14. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.164 between Simi Valley Unified School District and HH Construction for Concrete Repairs at Santa Susana Elementary School 5.15. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.165 between Simi Valley Unified School District and HH Construction to Install Drains at Santa Susana Elementary School 5.16. Approval of Change Order No.1 for the Santa Susana Elementary School Paving and Landscaping Project 5.17. Ratification of Compromise and Release or Stipulated Award 5.18. Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policy 3555 (Nutrition Program Compliance) 5.19. Second Reading and Adoption of Administrative Regulation AR3516.3 (Earthquake Emergency Procedure System) 5.20. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.159 Between Simi Valley Unified School District and Mollenhauer Group Civil, Inc. to Provide Surveying Services For Improvements at Simi Valley High School 5.21. Approval of 2016/17 Rates for Insurance Policies

5.22. Ratification of Agreement No. A17.175 between Simi Valley Unified School District and Jones Hall for Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel Services in Connection with General Obligation Bond Proceedings 5.23. Adoption of Resolution Numbers 10-16/17 through 18-16/17, Authorized Bank Accounts and Signatories of the Simi Valley Unified School District for the 2016/2017 School Year ACTION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION APPOINTEE MSCU, Sandland/Daniels, (5/0), the Board of Education Approved to PERSONNEL Appoint 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. Sherida Simmons, was reappointed by the Board of Education until December 1, 2019. Motion #48 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None WEEK OF THE MSCU, Daniels/White, (5/0), the Board of Education Approved to SCHOOL ADM. to Adopt Resolution No. 05-16/17 for the Week of the School RES. 05-16/17 (1.2.) Administrator, October 10-14, 2016. Trustee Collins read the resolution. Motion #49 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None PERSONNEL SERVICE (none) EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SUFFICIENCY MSCU, Daniels/Sandland, (5/0), the Board of Education Approved to INSTRUCTIONAL to Adopt Resolution No. 06-16/17 on Sufficiency of Instructional MATERIALS Materials. RES. 06-16/17 (3.1.) Motion #50 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None USE OF PUPIL MSCU, Sandland/Collins, (5/0), the Board of Education Approved to TEXTBOOK AND the use of Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Funds to

INSTRUCTIONAL Provide Adequate Textbooks and Materials for Students. MATERIALS FUNDS RES. 07-16/17 (3.2.) Motion #51 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (none) BUSINESS & FACILITIES SCHOOL DUDE MSCU, White/Daniels, (5/0), the Board of Education authorized to A17.174 (5.1.) enter into Agreement A17.174 with School Dude for a Detailed Facilities Condition Assessment Presentation by Pedro Avila, Director of Facilities & Maintenance and School Dude Representative, Thomas Whitlow. Talking Points • School Dude – The Markets we serve and the power of Dude Nation (since 1999), world’s largest data base. Data for decision making • Proposed solutions and services, Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Management, Energy Management, Facility Usage, Technology Management, and Safety Management. • Included, corrective maintenance, mobile applications, executive facilities reports and presentations, Facilities Trend and Comparative Data, Faculties Resources & Templates, Preventative Maintenance, Facilities best practices coaching, facilities Key performance indicators, best practices community, innovations & Enhancements. • What makes it a success, successful facility condition: Assess, prioritize, plan, execute, maintain. • Work Center App • Key Performance Indicators, prove compare analyze • Reporting – canned reports • Best practice coaching and account management Trustee White inquired about the data that SchoolDude would provide the end user; the reporting; the ongoing status (how many classrooms are having an issue); capture information (partial understanding) and if current information can be back filled into SchoolDude. He also asked if the assessment will provide a report on how many classrooms are down. Ron Todo responded that reports can be defined by a variety of criteria. Trustee Daniels stated this is a great step forward for us. He inquired who makes the assessment determination and who will develop a schedule and cost of maintenance. Mr. Avila responded that EMG will assess all components of a facility, school by school, room by room, and will inventory every component of the district facility and Preventative Maintenance will develop the schedule using the assessment. Trustee Blough inquired about the transition process for teachers. Mr. Todo responded, SchoolDude will provide technological support, lifetime support and training.

Trustee White inquired about the existing work orders, will they be migrating into the new system or archived and start fresh. Mr. Todo responded there has been a conversation to roll out with a school or two and not eliminate the current system for work orders. Pedro Avila said it will take a little more time, but this system is a maintenance and operation base system which will benefit the district. Trustee Daniels asked for a timeline. Thomas Whitlow stated it would take about 24 weeks to roll out the SchoolDude program. Motion #52 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None EARTHQUAKE/ MSCU, Sandland/Collins, (5/0), the Board of Education agreed not to FEMA (5.2.) purchase the annual Earthquake Insurance for Simi Valley Unified School District in Accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. Motion #53 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None RESOLUTION MSCU, White/Daniels, (3/1/1), the Board of Education approved First RES. 09-16/17 (5.3.) Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between Simi Valley Unified School District and Hufsdar Investors, LLC for the Real Property Located at 3050 Kadota Street, Simi Valley, California. Trustee Sandland stated she continues to be against the sale of this property and asked the board to reconsider. Trustee Collins inquired why the price of the property being reduced. Mr. Todo responded that due to the numerous requirements requested by the city (electrical, sewer, entry into the property, etc.) the purchaser requested the reduction of cost. Furthermore, staff feels this is fair and City Venture is firm at the table. Trustee Blough stated that on this specific item (property), it is normal asset management; the board is not disposing of all properties; it lightens the balance sheet and allows the board to meet educational needs. Trustee White stated the district has more than enough properties. Trustee Daniels stated that the Kadota Street property had become an eye sore for residents, as it had been a property the district had leased and it was not in use for student instruction. Trustee Collins stated, with property values going up, what is the likelihood to get a better deal. Dr. Peplinski stated that the current bidders on the property were the only parties interested; and to begin the process again would not be to the benefit of the district or students. Motion #54 Vote: Ayes: White, Daniels, Blough Noes: Sandland Absent: None Abstained: Collins

INFORMATION CALENDAR: BOARD/ADMINISTRATION (none) PERSONNEL SERVICES (none) EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CAASPP (3.1.) Information Regarding California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Hani Youssef shared the presentation with the Board: Each spring, most students in California participate in the statewide testing program, which is the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System. The tests in the CAASPP System provide information to teachers, parents/guardians, and students about students’ progress and readiness for college and career. We now have two years of data. In 2016 stakeholders are able to compare results across those two years (2014– 15 and 2015–16) to determine progress in meeting California’s rigorous academic standards. These assessments are taken by students in grades 3-8 and grade 11. CAASPP results are only one measurement of how our students are meeting grade level standards. Moving forward, school sites will continue to prepare students for academic achievement. Using results from CAASPP will allow schools to better identify areas of strengths and areas for growth in relation to student learning. Elementary School Highlights • All SVUSD elementary schools outperformed the county and state averages in ELA. • All SVUSD elementary schools outperformed the county and state averages in math. • 12 elementary schools demonstrated growth in ELA from the previous year. • 8 elementary schools demonstrated growth in math from the previous year. • 3 elementary schools demonstrated double-digit growth in ELA from the previous year. • As a district, SVUSD elementary schools demonstrated a growth of 3% in ELA. Middle School Highlights • All SVUSD middle schools outperformed or matched (grade 8 ELA matched Ventura County) the county and state averages in ELA. • All SVUSD middle schools outperformed the county and state averages in math. • 6th graders in SVUSD outperformed their peers in Moorpark, Ventura, and Pleasant Valley in math. • Hillside Middle School demonstrated double-digit growth in ELA (13%). • Hillside Middle School demonstrated double-digit growth in math (11%). High School Highlights (Grade 11)

• Grade 11 overall ELA scores increased by 2% from the previous year. • Grade 11 overall math scores increased by 2% from the previous year. • The percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in ELA in SVUSD is 12% higher than Oxnard UHSD and 6% higher than Ventura USD. • The percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in ELA in SVUSD is 7% lower than Moorpark and 6% lower than Conejo, demonstrating the ELA achievement gap between SVUSD and those districts is closing. • Santa Susana High School is the highest scoring high school in the county in terms of ELA standards: 86% of students in grade 11 meet or exceed ELA standards. SSHS outperformed Oak Park HS, Westlake HS, Thousand Oaks HS, and Moorpark HS. • Santa Susana High School outperformed Moorpark HS and Newbury Park HS in math by double digit percentage points (20% higher than Newbury Park HS and 19% higher than Moorpark HS). • The percentage of students who met or exceeded the standards in SVUSD is 10% higher than Oxnard Union and 3% higher than Ventura in math. • SVUSD grade 11 students performed 4% lower than Moorpark demonstrating a closing of the achievement between SVUSD students and Moorpark students. Trustee White is concerned that staff is using the assessments to follow students (year to year) and making sure teachers are aware of student needs and to make sure they are addressed. Mr. Youssef replied that reports are available to teachers; School City representatives trained principals on the program and those principals will share that information with teachers; assessments are embedded in the program. Trustee Collins was pleased to see great growth at Hillside Middle School; for Santa Susana High School outperforming all high schools in the county; and for sub groups are showing growth. He stated his concern about Simi Valley High School. Mr. Youssef and Dr. Peplinski responded, they are working with staff at all schools to improve academic growth of their students. Dr. Peplinski have met with staff at both schools. Dr. Peplinski says sometimes data is motivating. Trustee White and Dr. Peplinski agreed that the solution to understand growth is more than just sharing scores with staff. Now students are moving, choosing schools and not necessarily going to the neighborhood elementary school, which feeds into the neighborhood middle and high schools; it is great to see the increase in test scores but we need to be responsible to understand the growth. Trustee Blough inquired if staff is reevaluating curriculum and how will the new curriculum influence growth. Mr. Youssef stated the new curriculum is aligned to state standards; and the improvement with greater comfort with technology use and curriculum content. Dr. Peplinski stated test scores make parents choose schools. Dr. Peplinski stated there is so much more to a school than a test score; parents need to visit and talk to administrators; taking time to evaluate schools using multiple variables and criteria when choosing a school. Dr. Peplinski stated, staff continues to advertise schools for their unique programs; encouraging families to look at demographics; there is so much more to a school than just test scores.

Mr. Youssef stated some of the most dedicated and hardworking teachers are at Simi Valley Unified School District; encourages parents meet with staff and look at our schools. EXTEND MEETING MSCU, Daniels/White, (5/0), approve to extend meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. Motion #55 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None CLASS SIZE (3.2.) Information on Class Size Trustee Blough inquired if school of choice effects class size. Dr. Peplinski responded, it does and administrators need to monitor incoming school of choice requests versus enrollment from neighborhood. It is a challenge for elementary school administrators. BP 0520.3 (3.3.) First Reading of New Board Policy 0520.3 (Title I Program Improvement Districts) BP/AR 1312.3 (3.4.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 1312.3 (Uniform Complaint Procedures) BP/AR 5145.3 (3.5.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 5145.3 (Nondiscrimination/Harassment) BP/AR 5145.7 (3.6.) First Reading of Revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.7 (Sexual Harassment) STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES EXPULSION 2015-2016 Expulsion Report REPORT (4.1.) Move presentation to November BUSINESS & FACILITIES BP 4113 (5.1.) First Quarterly Report on Williams and Valenzuela Uniform Complaints BP/AR 3550 (5.2.) First Reading of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3550 (Food Service/Child Nutrition Program) FIXED ASSET Annual Financial Disclosure of the District’s Self-Funded Workers’ PROJECT (5.3.) Compensation Program FIXED ASSET Annual Report of Developer Fees PROJECT (5.4.) FACILITIES Facilities Summer Projects (Presentation by Pedro Avila) PROJECTS (5.5) Move presentation to November – put it on the website . 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 (REMOVE) 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 (REMOVE) 1.4.* Update on the air conditioning; maintenance schedule – Trustee Daniels (REMOVE) 1.5. Information on Naviance - Trustees Blough and White (November). 1.6. 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. (REMOVE) 1.7. A presentation of facility projects (with pictures) worked on over the summer Trustee (November) NEW PROPOSED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: 1.1. Detailed plan to increase Math proficiency - Trustee White ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. November 15, 2016 - 5:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting and Reception, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley 2. November 29, 2016 – 7:00 pm, ICOC Meeting, Educational Services Center, Floyd Binns Room, 875 E. Cochran Street, Simi Valley, ADJOURNMENT MSCU, Sandland/Daniels, (5/0), President Blough adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Motion #56 Vote: Ayes: White, Collins, Sandland, Daniels, Blough Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None

Approved on November 15, 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, OCTOBER 4, 2016

Closed Session: 5:30 PM

Regular Session: Immediately After Closed Session (approximately 6:30 PM)

Public Hearing: 6:30 PM

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, Case #9-16/17

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. A17.177.

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. A17.178.

3.4.

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. A17.179.

3.5.

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

3.6.

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

3.7.

CONFERENCE with LEGAL COUNSEL: The Board of Education will meet in closed session in accordance with provisions in Government Code Section 54956.5 and 54956.95 - insurance pooling, tort liability losses; public liability losses; workers' compensation liability; settlement request for Claim VCOA00863A9 - Simi Valley Unified School District

3.8.