Evergreen School District Agenda 04/18/2024

 

Regular Meeting Board of Trustees 6:30 p.m. Regular Open Session, Call To Order at 5:00 p.m. will convene to

Closed after Call to Order. The Board is to reconvene at 6:30 after Closed Session concludes. (Thursday, April 18, 2024)

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Meeting Called to Order at 6:38 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER (CLOSED SESSION)

2. CLOSED ITEMS (WILL BE HELD AT 5:00 PM TO DISCUSS THE ITEMS BELOW)

Action (Consent): 2.1 Approval and/or Ratification of Independent Educational Evaluation for Special Education Students-Case

#121667

Action (Consent): 2.2 Approval and/or Ratification of Independent Educational Evaluation for Special Education Students-Case

#128904

Action: 2.4 Public Employee appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee

(Government Code Section 54957)

Action (Consent), Discussion: 2.5 Conference with Labor Negotiators: Agency Designated Representative: Jeremy Barousse,

Board President. Unrepresented Employee: Superintendent

3. REPORT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION (BOARD ACTIONS WILL BE REPORTED HERE)

Action 2.1: The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the IEE Agreement, Case #121667, in the amount of $6.000.00

Action 2.2: The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the IEE Agreement, Case #128904, in the amount of $6,000.000

Action 2.4: The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Resignation Agreement and General Release with Employee #3709.

Employee agreed to voluntarily resign, effective April 30, 2024, in exchange for being placed on paid administrative leave from

April 1, 2024 through April 30, 2024 and for the reduction of the amount of overpaid wages by $9,168.84.

4. OPENING ITEMS (OPEN SESSION STARTS AT 6:30 PM)

Procedural: 4.1 Roll Call / Quorum

Members Present:

Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Dr. Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Procedural: 4.2 Flag Salute

The flag salute was led by Dr. Antoine Hawkins, Superintendent

4.3: School Highlights-Norwood Creek Elementary School:

Students from the Norwood Creek Student Council shared a presentation with Student Council activities they are running at their school site.

5. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC

Information: 5.1 Comments from the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 432 President

CSEA Chapter 432 President Pauline Benton expressed her opinion on the value and highlighted specific Classified Employees.

Information: 5.2 Comments from the Evergreen Teachers Association (ETA) President

ETA President, Suzanne Lima expressed her opinion on the Budget and the District's Fiscal Responsibilities.

Information: 5.3 Comments from the Public (Members of the Public may address the Board)

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Tammy Compton, Teacher, Carolyn Clark Elementary School expressed her opinion on the District's Fiscal Responsibilities.

Mansi Shah, Occupational Therapist, presented a proposal for adding one additional Occupational Therapist position.

Hye Han, TOSA, Special Education, followed up on the previous proposal for adding an additional Occupational Therapist position.

Julie Kaiser, SDC Teacher, Katherine Smith Elementary School, expressed her opinion on the importance of retaining and attracting staff.

Item #7.3: Approval of Resolution-49th Black April Commemoration:

Councilmember Domingo Candelas, District 8, expressed his opinion for the approval of Resolution-49th Black April Commemoration

Councilmember Bien Doan, District 7, expressed his opinion and approval of Resolution-4th Black April Commemoration

Hoang Hoa, Community Member, expressed their approval of the Resolution-4th Black April Commemoration

Tinh Cao, Community Member, expressed their approval of the Resolution-4th Black April Commemoration

Tara Dang, Mayor Matt Mahon's Office, expressed their approval of the Resolution-4th Black April Commemoration

Ha Trieu, Community Member, expressed their approval of the Resolution-4th Black April Commemoration

H.G. Nguyen, Vietnamese Business Association of Silicon Valley, expressed their approval of the Resolution-4th Black April Commemoration

6. CONSENT ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS - TO BE READ BY CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Action (Consent), Minutes: 6.1 Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes, March 14, 2024

Action (Consent): 6.2 Ratification of Contracts

Action (Consent): 6.3 Ratification of March Warrant List

Action (Consent): 6.4 Personnel Report

Action (Consent): 6.5 Acceptance of Williams Quarterly Report 2023-2024 (Q3)

Action, Action (Consent): 6.6 Approval of All Consent Items Listed Above

Resolution: Motion to approve all Consent Agenda Items as presented

Motion by Jim Zito, second by Mary Pollett

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Dr. Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

7. ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.1 Approval, Addendum of Employment Agreement-Superintendent

Resolution: Motion to approved the First Addendum to the Employment Agreement between Evergreen School

District and Superintendent

Motion by Patti Andrade, second by Mary Pollett

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Dr. Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.2 Approval of Resolution Declaring May 9, 2024 as Evergreen School District Appreciation and

Recognition Day

Resolution: Motion to approve the Resolution Declaring May 9, 2024 as Evergreen School District Appreciation and

Recognition Day

Motion by Jim Zito, second by Stan Rose

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Dr. Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resoltion: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.3 Approval of Resolution-49th Black April Commemoration

Resolution: Motion to approve the Resolution-49th Black April Commemoration

Motion by Stan Rose, second by Mary Pollett

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Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Dr. Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.4 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-CDW-G for $166,895.08

Resolution: Motion to approve the Contract/Service Agreement-CDW-G for $166,895.08

Motion by Mary Pollett, second by Jim Zito

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.5 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-Curriculum Associates-iReady Licensing-3 Year

Contract 2024-2027 for $1,051,925.70

Resolution: Motion to approve the Contract/Service Agreement-Curriculum Associatas-iReady Licensing-3 Year

Contract 2024-2024 for $1,051,925.70

Motion by Mary Pollett, second by Patti Andrade

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.6 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-Ellevation Education for $188,784.00

Resolution: Motion to approved the Contract/Service Agreement- Ellevation Education for $188,784.00

Motion by Stan Rose, second by Patti Andrade

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.7 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-FORXA Summer Enrichment Program 2023-2024 for $200,000.00

Resolution: Motion to approve the Contract/Service Agreement-FORXA Summer Enrichment Program 2023-2024 for $200,000.00

Motion by Jim Zito, second by Stan Rose

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.8 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-Little Heroes Enrichment Summer Camp Program-

2023-2024 for $400,000.00

Resolution: Motion to approve the Contract/Service Agreement-Little Heroes Enrichment Summer Camp Program-

2023-2024 for $400,00.00

Motion by Mary Pollett, second by Jim Zito

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.9 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-McGraw Hill 2024-2028 for $487,000.00

Resolution: Motion to approve the Contract/Service Agreement-McGraw Hill 2024-2028 for $487,000.00

Motion by Patti Andrade, second by Mary Pollett

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Action, Discussion: 7.10 Approval of Contract/Service Agreement-YMCA Summer Enrichment Program 2023-2024 for $115,560.00

Resolution: Motion to approved the Contract/Service Agreement-YMCA Summer Enrichment Program 2023-2024 for $115,560.00

Motion by Jim Zito, second by Stan Rose

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS / MISC. UPDATES: 8.1Superintendent Update: Dr. Hawkins, Superintendent provided an update on several items and upcoming events throughout the district.

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Budget Workshop/Budget Discussion

10. FUTURE MEETINGS

Action (Consent): 10.1 Approval to Move the August Regular Board Meeting from August 8, 2024 to August 15, 2024

Resolution: Motion to move the August Regular Board Meeting from August 8, 2024 to August 15, 2024

Move to discussion by Jim Jito, second by Mary Pollett

Aye: Jeremy Barousse, Mary Pollett, Jim Zito, Stan Rose, Patti Andrade

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Information: 10.2 May 9th, May 11th (Special Board Meeting), June 20th, June 27th (Special Board Meeting)

11. ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn was made by Patti Andrade, second by Mary Pollett at 8:16 p.m.

The April 18, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

Entered into Official Records of Evergreen School District ______________________________________________

Dr. Antoine Hawkins, Superintendent/Secretary Ex-Oficio

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