REGULAR MEETING Palm Springs USD September 22, 2020 5:00PM VIA LIVESTREAM
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
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John Gerardi, President Karen Cornett, Clerk Richard Clapp, Member Madonna Gerrell, Member Timothy Wood, Member
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Members of the audience may at this time address the Board of Education regarding only matters on the Closed Session Agenda.
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The purpose of this Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to discuss possible action pertaining to the appointment, employment, evaluation or dismissal of personnel (Gov. Code 54957.6). |
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The purpose of this Closed Session item is for the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to conference with the Governing Board regarding the progress of negotiations with PSTA and Teamsters (Gov. Code 3549.1 and 54957.6). |
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The purpose of the Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to discuss claims against the District (Gov. Code 54956.9). |
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John Gerardi, President Karen Cornett, Clerk Richard Clapp, Member Madonna Gerrell, Member Timothy Wood, Member
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- Jasmine Lopez, Cathedral City High School
- David Lagos, Rancho Mirage High School
- Anthony Torres, Mt. San Jacinto High School
- Kaleese Smith, Palm Springs High School
- Brandon Ulin, Desert Hot Springs High School
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E-mail Comments: Submit your public comment to the Board of Education’s Administrative Assistant electronically. Comments may be emailed to hbonestell@psusd.us. Written comments are limited to 250 words. To provide adequate time to compile and distribute, please submit no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All written comments will be distributed to the Board of Education and will be included as part of the record.
Telephonic Comments: You may provide telephonic comments by calling the District Office at (760) 325-8760 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to be added to the public comment queue. At the appropriate time, a staff member will call you so that you may provide your public testimony to the Board of Education. When called, please reduce the meeting video volume to reduce any echos or feedback.
All comments are to be directed to the Board, be under three minutes and shall be devoid of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during public comments. Board Members do not respond at the time of public comments. |
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Education Code 60119 requires that an annual hearing be held to determine that each pupil in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials pursuant to the curriculum framework adopted by the state Board of Education in the four core subjects (Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and English Language Arts, including English Language development. |
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Dr. Tony Signoret will discuss the 2021/2022 School Calendar Committee. |
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Superintendent Comments • County Tiers Update
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Comments • Possible Timing/Next Steps
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Comments
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Comments |
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Senate Bill 98 established the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP), which LEA’s and Charter Schools are required to complete. The Plan addresses for in-person instructional offerings, distance learning program, pupil learning loss due to COVID-19, monitoring and supporting mental health and well-being of pupils, pupil engagement and outreach, professional development, provision of resources to pupils, trauma and other impacts of COVID-19, and school nutrition. In developing the Plan, school districts and charter schools must seek input from parents, pupils, teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, and local bargaining units. The Plan must be presented at a public hearing prior to adoption and filed with the California Department of Education no later than five days after adoption. |
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CVC LCP 9.22.20 PSUSD LCP 9.22.20
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National Stop Bullying Day on the second Wednesday in October brings together students, faculty, and parents to end bullying.
This annual designation brings awareness to the need to stand up against and put an end to bullying. No child should be afraid to ride a bus or go to school because a classmate threatens them. Children who have been bullied should feel they can report the incident without repercussions.
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Proclamation National Stop Bullying Day - October 14, 2020 - BOE 9-22-2020
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Education Code 60119 requires an annual hearing to determine that each pupil in each school in the District has sufficient textbooks and materials pursuant to the curriculum framework adopted by the State Board of Education in the four core subjects (Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science, and English Language Arts, including English Language development). |
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Approval of Resolution 2020-2021-21-Instructional Materials Compliance BOE 9.22.20
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Work-based learning opportunities offered by the district may include paid and/or unpaid work experiences, including, but not limited to, work experience education, cooperative CTE or community classrooms, job shadowing, student internships, apprenticeships, service learning, employment in social/civic or school-based enterprises, and technology-based or other simulated work experiences. Each year, a list of business and industry partners who participate in work-based learning opportunities is submitted to the Board for Approval. As additional business and industry partners are added, they will be placed on the Board Agenda each month. The district list will be reviewed and updated each September. The district ensures that any student participating in a work-based learning program off school grounds is covered under the employer’s or district’s insurance, as applicable in the event the student is injured. |
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No fiscal implications. |
WBL Business Partners (09/22/20)
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The Facilities Planning and Development staff requests the Palm Springs Unified School District Board to authorize issuance of an Invitation to bid the Parking Lot Modification Project at Della S. Lindley Elementary School. |
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None at this time |
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Palm Springs Unified School District (“Landlord”) District owns an office buildings located at 1000 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 (“Property”). Think Together, a California nonprofit corporation that provides various learning assistance programs (including to the District), desires to use a portion of “Building A” on the Property to conduct various office activities associated with its operations. District staff, in consultation with District legal counsel, have negotiated the proposed terms and conditions of Think Together’s use of the Building, and have prepared a “License Agreement” which grants Think Together the right to use a specified portion of the Building in exchange for monthly license fee payments to the District.
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None at this time |
License Agreement Think Together 9-22-2020
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The Administration requests the Board of Education approve and ratify the Nutrition Services Consulting Agreement No. C0003851 to provide services to analyze and assess current food production safety operation and implementation of staff training on a COVID-19 response plan. |
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Fund 13 Not to exceed $30,0000.00 |
Providers Services Agreement C0003851 092220
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The Purchase Order Report from 08/16/2020 through 08/31/2020 is presented for review and approval for the following funds: 03 | General Purpose Lottery | 12 | Child Development Fund | | Class Size Reduction | 13 | Cafeteria Fund | 06 | Categorical Programs | 21 | Bond Building Fund, Series A | | Transportation | | Bond Building Fund, Series B | | Restricted Programs | | Bond Building Fund, Series C | | Instructional Materials Fund (K-8) | | Bond Building Fund, Series D | | Instructional Materials Fund (9-12) | | Bond Building Fund, Series E | | Class Size Reduction Facilities | | Bond Building Fund, Series F | | General Instructional Materials | 25 | Developer Fees/Capital Facilities | | Funds/K-12 Standards | 40 | Special Reserve Fund for Capital Outlay | 11 | Adult Education | 67 | Self-Insurance Fund | | Adult Education/Special Projects | | | |
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As specified in the report. |
PURCHASE ORDER REPORT BOE 09.22.20(OE-6.2)
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In accordance with Board of Education approved Resolution No. 2020/2021-02; Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Property July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, the District has accumulated miscellaneous furniture and equipment that has been discarded through various sites and departments that are no longer of viable use to the District. Additionally, instructional materials that have become obsolete, worn out or damaged beyond repair are discarded for disposal. Lists from the warehouse of declared surplus items are attached. |
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Disposal of Surplus Report BOE 09.22.20 (OE-7.9)
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Closed Session: October 13, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Regular Session: October 13, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. |
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Published: September 18, 2020, 8:13 AM
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