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REGULAR MEETING
Palm Springs USD
November 09, 2021 4:30PM
District Administration Center Board Room 150 District Center Drive Palm Springs, CA CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 PM REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM

1. CLOSED SESSION OPENING CEREMONY (4:30 P.M.)
1.a. Call to Order and Roll Call
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Tim Wood, President
Madonna Gerrell, Clerk
Karen Cornett, Member 
Sergio Espericueta, Member
John Gerardi, Member
2. HEARING SECTION
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Members of the audience may at this time address the Board of Education regarding only matters on the Closed Session Agenda.
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.a. PERSONNEL:
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The purpose of this Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to discuss the Public Employee Performance/Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools (Gov. Code 54957).
3.b. NEGOTIATIONS:
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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).
3.c. LITIGATION:
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The purpose of the Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to discuss claims against the District (Gov. Code 54956.9).
3.d. STUDENT SERVICES:
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The purpose of this Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to receive the report of pupils under Education Code Section 48918, for whom it has been determined that expulsions/revocations are appropriate due to the particular circumstances which are set out in the report of the incident as listed in the separate confidential document (Gov. Code 35146, 48918, 49073, 49676, and 54957).
3.e. DECISION ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPLAINT 21/22-01 (OE-3)
Rationale:
The purpose of this Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to determine a final decision to the appellant's appeal of the district's decision, which was heard in Closed Session at the October 12, 2021 Board of Education meeting. (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957) 
 
3.f. DECISION ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPLAINT 21/22-02 (OE-3)
Rationale:
The purpose of this Closed Session item is for the Governing Board to determine a final decision to the appellant's appeal of the district's decision, which was heard in Closed Session at the October 12, 2021 Board of Education meeting. (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957) 
 
4. RECESS FROM CLOSED SESSION
5. REGULAR MEETING OPENING CEREMONY (6:00 P.M.)
5.a. Call to Order and Roll Call
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Tim Wood, President
Madonna Gerrell, Clerk
Karen Cornett, Member
Sergio Espericueta, Member
John Gerardi, Member
Christopher Vega, Mt. San Jacinto High School Student Board Member
Stephanie Romero, Rancho Mirage High School Student Board Member
5.b. Pledge of Allegiance
5.c. Mission Statement
6. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
8.a. The Governing Board wishes to recognize and commend the following Employees of the Month for November, 2021:
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Classified: Jolene Turner - Kitchen Manager, Cahuilla Elementary School; Certificated: Dena Cockrell - RSP Teacher, Cahuilla Elementary School.

9. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Student Board Member Reports will be presented by Mt. San Jacinto High School Student Board Member Christopher Vega and Rancho Mirage High School Student Board Member Stephanie Romero.


10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:

E-mail Comments: Submit your public comment to the Board of Education's Senior Administrative Assistant electronically. Comments may be emailed to mrizya@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 echoes 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.


11. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
13. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
13.a. APPROVAL TO RENEW CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR THE 2022 AND 2023 CALENDAR YEAR.
Attachments:
Consultant Agreement for Leadership Associates, LLC 2022 - 2023
13.b. APPROVAL OF COMPROMISE AND RELEASE AGREEMENT #21/22-03 BETWEEN PARENTS AND DISTRICT DATED OCTOBER 26, 2021 (OE-6.1)
Rationale:

As a result of legal mediation regarding a District student, a Compromise and Release Agreement was reached by all involved parties on October 26, 2021.

This agreement for consideration is presented in a separate confidential document.

 
Financial Impact:
Total costs for compliance is approximately $16,500.00 to be funded from the Special Education budget. 
13.c. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE 2021/2022-014, RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSION OF LAW (OE-11)
Rationale:
The Administration requests the Board take action on the recommendation of the administrative hearing panel in the hearing of case 2021/2022-014.
 
13.d. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE 2021/2022-015, RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSION OF LAW (OE-11)
Rationale:
The Administration requests the Board take action on the recommendation of the administrative hearing panel in the hearing of case 2021/2022-015.
 
13.e. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE 2021/2022-017, RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSION OF LAW (OE-11)
Rationale:
The Administration requests the Board take action on the recommendation of the administrative hearing panel in the hearing of case 2021/2022-017.
 
14. SUPERINTENDENT'S CONSENT ITEMS
14.a. APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE TRANSACTIONS (OE-4.4)
Rationale:
The Certificated and Classified Human Resources report dated November 09, 2021, is submitted for approval.
 
Attachments:
Certificated HR Report - BOE 11-09-2021
Classified HR Report - BOE 11-09-2021
14.b. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER REPORT (OE-6.2)
Rationale:

The Purchase Order Report from 10/01/2021 through 10/15/2021 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


 
Financial Impact:

As specified in the report.        

Attachments:
PURCHASE ORDER REPORT BOE 11.09.2021 (OE-6.2)
14.c. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS UNDER TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (OE-6.2)
Rationale:

The Agreements Under Ten Thousand Dollars from 10/01/2021 through 10/15/2021 are 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



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Financial Impact:

As specified in the report.

Attachments:
AGREEMENTS UNDER $10,000 REPORT BOE 11.09.2021(OE-6.2)
14.d. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE AND OTHER CONTRACTS (OE-6.2)
Rationale:

Presented for approval are the agreements ten thousand dollars or more and other contracts as presented for 10/01/2021 through 10/15/2021.

 
Financial Impact:

As specified for each agreement.

Attachments:
Agreements Over 10K and Other Contractrs BOE 11.09.21
15. BOARD CONSENT ITEM
15.a. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 26, 2021
Attachments:
Regular Board Minutes October 26, 2021
16. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
17. SETTING OF THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
17.a. Special Board Meeting: November 10, 2021
17.b. Regular Meeting: November 23, 2021
18. DEBRIEF
19. ADJOURNMENT

Published: November 5, 2021, 12:37 PM

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