Palo Alto Unified School District public meetings in 2023

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will review five existing policies and one bylaw, including updates regarding school facility use, contracts, and nondiscrimination. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review BP 1330 Use of School Facilities
• Review BP 3312 Contracts
• Review BP 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability
• Review BP 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Review BB 9005 Governance Standards

The Board Policy Review Committee approved moving four policies regarding school facilities, contracts, financial reports, and nondiscrimination to the Board for approval. The committee decided to bring BB 9005 Governance Standards back for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Moved BP 1330 Use of School Facilities forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3312 Contracts forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment forward to the Board for approval
• Tabled BB 9005 Governance Standards for further BPRC discussion

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee held a meeting on December 14, 2023, to review agenda items. The official agenda and attachments are available in the provided PDF.

• Agenda review
• Meeting minutes available in PDF

Annual Organizational and Regular Board Meeting

This annual organizational meeting will elect the Board President and Vice President for 2024, discuss committee assignments, and approve the meeting calendar for the 2024-25 school year. The closed session includes superintendent evaluation, labor negotiations, and legal matters. No major policy changes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Board President and Vice President for 2024
• Naming a representative for the County Committee on School District Organization
• Approval of proposed Board meeting calendar for 2024-25
• Discussion of Board committee assignments for 2024
• Closed session items: superintendent evaluation, labor negotiations with PAEA and CSEA, and legal conference

The Board held its annual organizational meeting to elect Jesse Ladomirak as President and Shana Segal as Vice President. The Board also certified the 2023-24 First Interim Budget Report and approved several facility contracts for J.L. Stanford Middle School and El Carmelo Elementary.

• Elected Jesse Ladomirak as Board President (4-0)
• Elected Shana Segal as Board Vice President (4-0)
• Accepted student stipulated expulsion agreement for case #SS2324.01 (4-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Board of Education meeting schedule (4-0)
• Certified 2023-24 First Interim Budget Report and budget revisions (4-0)
• Awarded J.L. Stanford Middle School project contract to Bana Builders and increased budget by $4,023,320 (4-0)
• Awarded El Carmelo Elementary HVAC and Fire Alarm project contract to R.C. Benson with a budget of $3,616,236 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel items, warrants, and course offerings (4-0)

Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Advisory Committee is meeting virtually with a single agenda item: the meeting agenda itself, listed as information. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Meeting held virtually via Zoom with no physical location
• Only item: 1.01 Meeting Agenda (Information)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and recommend approval of several contract awards for school renovation projects to the Board of Education. Items include the J.L. Stanford Middle School Administration and Library project, El Carmelo Elementary HVAC and fire alarm project, and Fletcher Middle School pool project. The committee will also approve minutes from November 6 and discuss current construction projects and future items.

• Authorization to award contract for J.L. Stanford Middle School Administration and Library project
• Authorization to award contract for El Carmelo Elementary HVAC and Fire Alarm project
• Authorization to submit plans and solicit bids for Fletcher Middle School Pool project
• Authorization to increase asbestos abatement contract for Palo Alto High School Tower Renovation
• Authorization to increase agreement for playground equipment at Walter Hays and Palo Verde Elementary schools

The committee reviewed several items for upcoming Board of Education authorization, including a contract award to Bana Builders for the J.L. Stanford Middle School project. The committee also noted the termination for convenience of the Greene MS project with Sausal Construction.

• Reviewed contract award to Bana Builders for J.L. Stanford Middle School Administration and Library Project
• Reviewed HVAC and Fire Alarm Project for El Carmelo Elementary School
• Reviewed plans for Fletcher Middle School Pool Project for DSA submission
• Reviewed addendums 14, 15, and 16 for HED Architects Paly project
• Reviewed agreement increase for Vista Environmental asbestos abatement at Palo Alto High School
• Reviewed CMAS agreement increase for Park Planet playground equipment at Walter Hays and Palo Verde Elementary Schools
• Reviewed addendum 17 for SVA Architects
• Noted termination for convenience of Sausal Construction for the Greene MS project

Board Equity Oversight Committee Meeting

The Board Equity Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 2023, review progress on the 2023-24 SWIFT Plan, and consider proposed additions and revisions based on district needs and resolutions. The committee will also receive site equity updates from schools.

• Approval of May 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of progress on 2023-24 SWIFT Plan
• Proposed revisions to 2023-24 SWIFT Plan based on district needs
• Proposed revisions to SWIFT Plan based on resolutions
• Site equity updates from schools

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from May 25, 2023. Members discussed the SWIFT Plan, anti-racism resolutions, and site equity updates, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board Policy Review Committee

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board Policy Review Committee discusses updates to policies on employee compensation, complaints about instructional materials, and library media centers to align with new California laws (AB 185, AB 1078). The committee also considers revisions to its own charge statement and board bylaws on meeting materials and conduct. No final decisions are made at this meeting; all items are for review and discussion.

• Review of BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation to include summer salary deferral and wage overpayment procedures (AB 185)
• Review of BP 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials to reflect new law on diverse curriculum and complaint procedures (AB 1078)
• Review of BP 6163.1 Library Media Centers to expand criteria for library materials and address challenged materials (AB 1078)
• Discussion of BPRC Charge Statement to update membership and quorum definitions
• Review of Board Bylaws 9322 and 9323 on agenda materials and meeting conduct

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move policies regarding meeting materials, meeting conduct, employee compensation, and instructional materials to the Board for approval. The committee also agreed to develop a draft for the BPRC charge statement and revisit BB 9005 for further discussion.

• Approved October 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved BB 9322 (Agenda/Meeting Materials) and BB 9323 (Meeting Conduct) forward to the Board
• Moved BP 4151/4251/4351 (Employee Compensation) forward to the Board
• Moved BP 1312.2 (Complaints concerning Instructional Materials) forward to the Board
• Moved BP 1312.2 (Library Media Centers) forward to the Board
• Agreed to develop a draft for the BPRC charge statement
• Agreed to bring BB 9005 back to BPRC for discussion

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee is holding a meeting on November 16, 2023. The only listed item is the adoption of the agenda, making this a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions noted.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will approve minutes from May 2023, review a draft annual report, and discuss progress on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects. The meeting includes a site visit to the Palo Alto High School Administrative Tower and an annual election for committee members.

• Approval of May 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of draft COC Annual Report to the Board
• Site visit to Palo Alto High School Administrative Tower
• Annual election for committee members
• Discussion of Measure A and Measure Z bond project progress

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will approve the minutes from the October 24 meeting and receive reports on equity initiatives and secondary literacy at Palo Alto High School. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of October 24, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• PAUSD Promise: Equity Update for Palo Alto High School
• PAUSD Promise: 2023 Secondary Literacy Update
• Panorama Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Platform report
• Closed session to discuss personnel, legal counsel, and negotiations

The Board approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated resolution for the Hoover Elementary School project at 445 E. Charleston Rd. It also authorized a lease amendment for the same project. A proposal to direct staff to enhance flexibility for middle school math acceleration was defeated.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24.08 and Mitigated Negative Declaration for 445 E. Charleston Rd (5-0)
• Authorized Amendment 1 to the Facilities Lease for the Hoover Elementary School Replacement Campus Project (5-0)
• Denied motion to direct staff to develop measures for flexible student math acceleration in Grades 6-8 (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar including October warrants, purchase orders, and personnel items (5-0)
• Ratified agreements to Finney Architects (FA) and Hohbach & Lewin for Cubberley Site B Wing repairs (5-0)
• Authorized furniture purchase for Palo Alto High School Tower Renovation Project (5-0)
• Authorized contracts for inspection services for Hoover Replacement Campus Project (5-0)
• Waived the two-meeting rule for the Hoover Elementary School project (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee is reviewing several construction and facility projects. These items are scheduled to be presented at the upcoming Board of Education meeting on November 14, 2023.

• Contract award for JLS Middle School Admin and Library Project
• Increase in change order contingency for Extron Systems installation at elementary and secondary schools
• Furniture purchase for the Tower Renovation Project at Paly
• Inspection services contract for Hoover Replacement Campus Project
• Mitigated Negative Declaration for 445 E. Charleston Rd (Hoover Elementary School)

Special Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will consider two resolutions: Resolution No. 2023-24.06 condemning attacks by Hamas and strongly denouncing antisemitism, and Resolution No. 2023-24.07 strongly denouncing antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Middle Eastern North Africa hate. The board may waive the usual two-meeting rule to vote on them immediately at this special meeting.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-24.06 condemning Hamas attacks and denouncing antisemitism
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-24.07 denouncing antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-MENA hate
• Request to waive the two-meeting rule for urgent action
• Special board meeting called for Oct 27, 2023, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

The Board of Education approved two resolutions denouncing hate and attacks. Both resolutions were amended to include a statement mourning the deaths of innocent Palestinian and Israeli children and people.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24.06 condemning attacks by Hamas and denouncing antisemitism (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24.07 denouncing antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-MENA hate (4-0)
• Waived the two-meeting rule for Resolution No. 2023-24.06 (4-0)
• Waived the two-meeting rule for Resolution No. 2023-24.07 (4-0)
• Approved agenda order (4-0)

Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on October 25, 2023, accessible via internet or telephone. No physical meeting location is provided.

• Meeting held virtually via Zoom
• Meeting accessible by internet or telephone
• No physical meeting place provided

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will review informational reports regarding the Sustainability for All Choice Program at Fletcher Middle School and an equity update for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real property negotiations.

• Real property negotiation regarding Cubberley Community Center at 4000 Middlefield Rd
• Implementation update on Fletcher Middle School Sustainability for All Choice Program
• PAUSD Promise equity update for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
• Closed session discussions on employee performance, employment, and discipline
• Conference with labor negotiators for PAEA, CSEA, and PAMA

The Board approved a contract for the Gunn High School Fire Alarm project and a related project budget. They also approved the consent calendar and modified the membership of an ad hoc committee. Several items regarding middle school mathematics and budget development were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved $1,590,000 contract to Aram Electric for Gunn High School Fire Alarm project (5-0)
• Approved $2,292,000 project budget for Gunn High School Fire Alarm project (5-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to approve change orders up to $159,000 for fire alarm project (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel items, September warrants, and purchase orders (5-0)
• Approved minutes for October 10 and October 20, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Strong Schools Bond Change Orders (5-0)
• Authorized Medi-Cal Administrative Claiming Agreement with Santa Cruz County Office of Education (5-0)
• Assigned Board Member Dharap to the Cubberley ad hoc committee in place of Board Member Collins

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will review proposed updates to school facility use, contracts, financial reporting, and employee compensation policies. The committee will also discuss governance bylaws and its own meeting procedures.

• Review BP 1330 Use of School Facilities
• Review BP 3312 Contracts
• Review BP 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability
• Review BP 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation
• Review Board Bylaws 9005, 9322, and 9323

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the September 22, 2023 minutes and agreed to send BB 9005 Governance Standards to Agenda Setting for Board discussion. All other agenda items were tabled.

• Approved September 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to send BB 9005 Governance Standards to Agenda Setting for Board discussion
• Tabled all other agenda items

Special Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board is scheduled to vote on temporarily suspending virtual public comments for the next three meetings due to platform misuse. The Board is also recommended to waive a two-meeting rule to allow this action.

• Temporary suspension of virtual public comments
• Waiver of two-meeting rule
• In-person public comment opportunities remain available

The Board of Education voted to temporarily suspend Zoom comments for the next three meetings. The President will appoint an ad hoc committee to develop strategies to prevent Zoom disruptions by December.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Waived the two-meeting rule (4-0)
• Suspended Zoom comments for the next three meetings (3-1)

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion topics or decision items.

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2, 2023, and prepare recommendations for the upcoming Board of Education meeting on October 24, 2023. Key items include authorizing a contract for the Gunn High School Fire Alarm Project, approving Strong School Bond change orders, and reviewing the School Impact Fees Annual and Five-Year Report for 2022-23. The committee will also discuss current construction projects and future review items.

• Authorization to Award a Contract for Gunn High School Fire Alarm Project
• Approval of Strong School Bond Change Orders
• School Impact Fees Annual and Five-Year Report for 2022-23
• Review of current construction projects
• Discussion of future property committee review items

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting in person and online on October 10, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session, reports from student and superintendent representatives, and an open forum for public comment.

• Closed session to discuss employee performance, litigation, and labor negotiations
• Student Board Members reports from Gunn High School and Palo Alto High School
• Superintendent of Schools report
• Open Forum for public comment on non-agenda items
• Equity update for Walter Hays Elementary School

The Board approved a contract for construction management services at JLS Middle School and passed a consent calendar including several board policies and purchase orders. In closed session, the Board rejected two liability claims and approved one settlement agreement.

• Approved $1,280,487 contract plus 10% contingency for TELACU Construction Management at JLS Middle School (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim student v PAUSD-LD-23-24-02 (5-0)
• Rejected claim Kathryn Schroeder v PAUSD (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with HR10102310192 (5-0)
• Approved September Purchase Orders (5-0)
• Approved Board Policies 5117, 5141.5, 5141.6, and 6146.1 (5-0)
• Authorized playground equipment purchase for Fairmeadow Elementary School (5-0)
• Authorized addendums for Gelfand Partners Architects, HED Architects, and LPA Architects (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The committee will review current construction projects and discuss future review items. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming items for the October 10, 2023, Board of Education meeting.

• Review of current construction projects
• Review of upcoming items for the October 10, 2023, Board of Education meeting
• Approval of September 5, 2023, minutes

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to mental health, school health services, interdistrict attendance, and high school graduation requirements. The meeting is held in person at the District Office.

• Review BP 5141.5 Mental Health
• Review BP 5141.6 School Health Services
• Review BP 5117 Interdistrict Attendance
• Review BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements
• Approve minutes from August 25, 2023

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move policies regarding mental health, school health services, interdistrict attendance, and high school graduation requirements to the Board for approval. One accompanying administrative regulation for interdistrict attendance will be revised and returned to the committee.

• Approved moving BP 5141.5 Mental Health to the Board for approval
• Approved moving BP 5141.6 School Health Services to the Board for approval
• Approved moving BP 5117 Interdistrict Attendance to the Board for approval
• Agreed to revise AR for BP 5117 and return it to BPRC
• Approved moving BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements to the Board for approval
• Unanimously approved minutes for September 22, 2023

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee held a meeting on September 21, 2023, to review agenda items and discuss matters related to the Palo Alto Unified School District.

• Review of agenda items
• Discussion of district matters

Regular Board Meeting

This is an informational meeting with no votes or decisions scheduled. The board will hear spring 2023 CAASPP results for ELA and math, plus a SWIFT Report Card update. Staff will also present an equity update from Barron Park Elementary School.

• Spring 2023 CAASPP Smarter Balanced results in ELA and math presented for review
• SWIFT Academic Report Card updated with new CAASPP data and A-G completion rates
• PAUSD Promise equity update from Barron Park Elementary School

The Board approved a lease-leaseback agreement with XL Construction Corporation for the Hoover Elementary School Replacement Campus Project. Members also approved the consent calendar, personnel items, and August financial warrants.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24.05 and selected XL Construction Corporation as the developer for the Hoover Elementary School Replacement Campus Project (5-0)
• Approved August Warrants and Purchase Orders (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Items (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals and 2023-24 Budget Update (5-0)
• Approved HVAC contract for Escondido Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved design services addendum for Aedis Architects regarding Hoover Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved MOUs with MVLA and Sequoia Union High School Districts for PAVA and Menlo Park Veterans Administration programs (5-0)
• Approved agenda order (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will approve minutes from the August meeting and discuss upcoming construction projects, including HVAC upgrades at Palo Verde and El Carmelo Elementary Schools and design services for Hoover Elementary.

• Approve Addendum 2 to Aedis Architects for Hoover Elementary School
• Authorization to Award Contract for Escondido HVAC project
• Authorization to Increase Agreement for Construction Management Services to fs3Hodges for El Carmelo Elementary School
• Authorization to Increase Change Order Contingency for Installation of Displays at Palo Alto High School
• Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review and recommend updates to several district policies aligned with new California laws, including website safety for children (AB 2273), teacher certification requirements, and bargaining unit rules with new civil penalties for deterring employee organization membership. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 26 meeting and prioritize future policy reviews from a scheduled matrix. All items are discussions or approvals; no final board action is taken at this committee meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2023 BPRC meeting
• Review of BP 1113 District and School Websites, updated to incorporate AB 2273 (2022) regarding online safety for children
• Review of BP 4112.2 Certification, updated to reflect new teacher credentialing rules and early childhood education emergency permit (AB 210, 2022)
• Review of BP 4140/4240/4340 Bargaining Units, updated to reference SB 931 (2022) with civil penalties up to $100,000 for violating employee organization rights, and SB 1131 (2022) on address confidentiality
• Prioritization of policies from the BPRC Matrix for future consideration

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the May 26, 2023 minutes. The committee agreed to move three board policies regarding websites, certification, and bargaining units forward to the Board for approval.

• Approved May 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved BP 1113 District and School Websites forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 4112.2 Certification forward to the Board for approval with an added summary of requirements/process in the background
• Moved BP 4140/4240/4340 Bargaining Units forward to the Board for approval

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, and discuss the 2021-22 bond audits and annual report. Staff will provide updates on Measure A and Measure Z projects and conduct a site visit at Palo Verde Elementary School.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of May 17, 2023, minutes
• Discussion of 2021-22 bond audits
• Site visit at Palo Verde Elementary School
• Updates on Measure A and Measure Z projects

Regular Board Meeting

The board will reconvene after a closed‑session to discuss employee performance evaluation, employee employment, legal counsel conferences on existing and anticipated litigation, liability claims, labor negotiations, real‑property negotiations, employee discipline, and confidential student matters. The open session will include informational reports from student board members, the superintendent, and staff on mental‑health services, early‑literacy assessment data, and equity updates. No formal actions are listed for these agenda items.

• Closed‑session discussion of public employee performance evaluation (Gov Code 54957)
• Closed‑session discussion of public employee employment (Gov Code 54957(b)(1))
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Gov Code 54956.9(d)(1))
• Staff report: PAUSD Promise – Mental Health Update (information only)
• Staff report: 2023 Early Literacy CAASPP Data (information only)

The Board approved a budget increase and design contracts for the Fletcher Middle School pool replacement and authorized roadway and utility easements for the Churchill Avenue Enhanced Bikeway Project. In closed session, the Board voted to enter a settlement agreement for a student's education-related expenses. Other routine personnel and contract items were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved increase of Fletcher Middle School pool replacement budget from $2,442,775 to $6,616,000 (5-0)
• Approved $110,500 pool design contract with Aquatic Design Group (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 site design contract with SVA for Fletcher Middle School pool (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24.02 for Churchill Avenue Enhanced Bikeway roadway easement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24.03 for Churchill Avenue Enhanced Bikeway utility easement (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement of up to $174,600 for student education expenses and attorneys' fees
• Approved contract award to RGM Kramer, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June/July warrants and various facility addenda (5-0)

CANCELED: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for August 17, 2023, was canceled.

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and recommend approvals for multiple construction-related contracts and addendums, including projects at El Carmelo, Fletcher Middle School, Escondido, and Palo Verde. The committee will also review current construction projects and set the next meeting date.

• Authorization to issue addendums to HED Architects, Gelfand Partners Architects, and SVA Architects for various projects
• Authorization to increase scope and agreements for replacement of the pool at Fletcher Middle School
• Authorization to award a contract for the Escondido HVAC project
• Ratification of award of contract for Greene Portable Connections
• Approval of lease-leaseback contract with XL Construction for the Palo Verde Multipurpose Room and Classrooms Building Project

Regular Board Meeting

The board will discuss a report on spring 2023 parent and student listening sessions, which gathered feedback on concerns, challenges, and areas for improvement. The board will also vote on routine consent calendar items including certificated and classified personnel, summer school hires, meeting minutes, and May warrants and purchase orders. The meeting includes a closed session for employee evaluations, labor negotiations, and legal matters.

• Review of parent and student listening session summaries for feedback on programs and communication
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel items (specific details in attached PDFs)
• Approval of summer school short-term personnel items
• Approval of May warrants and purchase orders
• Closed session discussions on superintendent performance evaluation, labor negotiations, and litigation

The Board of Education adopted the 2023-24 budget and associated financial resolutions. It also approved the 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan and priority area goals. Additionally, the Board accepted a large private donation and granted easements for a city bikeway project.

• Adopted 2023-24 Budget and approved related budget transfer and borrowing resolutions (4-0)
• Accepted $500,000 donation to Palo Alto High School from Mr. Jack Philips (4-0)
• Approved Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2023-24 Annual Update (4-0)
• Approved proposed priority area goals for PAUSD Promise 2023-24 (4-0)
• Approved utility and roadway easements for the Churchill Avenue Enhanced Bikeway Project (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with employee number HR062023142 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including textbook adoptions and playground equipment for Nixon Elementary (4-0)
• Adopted CEQA findings for Educator Workforce Housing Project at 231 Grant Ave (4-0)

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Palo Alto Unified School District City/School Liaison Committee lists only a single agenda item: approval of the agenda itself. No other decisions, proposals, or discussions are scheduled. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

• No substantive items on the agenda

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and make recommendations on upcoming Board of Education agenda items, including approving Strong Schools Bond change orders and authorizing playground equipment at Nixon Elementary. The committee will also review current construction projects and discuss future review items. Previous minutes from May 15 and May 30, 2023, are up for approval.

• Approval of Strong Schools Bond Change Orders (discussion for June 20 Board meeting)
• Authorization to purchase and install playground equipment at Nixon Elementary School
• Review current construction projects
• Discuss future Property Committee review items
• Approval of minutes from May 15 and May 30, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session discussions and reports on student reading progress and dual enrollment.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluations and legal counsel discussions
• Report: Every Student Reads Initiative (ESRI) progress indicator results
• Report: Dual Enrollment Ad Hoc Committee recommendations
• Report: Annual Title IX report
• Public comment opportunities available

The Board approved a paving contract for Nixon Elementary and several instructional material adoptions. It also authorized emergency permits for certificated employees and rejected a student liability claim. Public hearings were held regarding the 2023-24 budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan.

• Rejected liability claim Student vs PAUSD-LD-22-23.01 (5-0)
• Approved student discipline case SS.2223.03 (5-0)
• Awarded $209,200 paving contract for Nixon Elementary to JP Paving and Grading Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Elementary (Y5s and TK-5) SEL Instructional Materials Adoption (5-0)
• Approved Declaration of Need for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits for 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved High School Chemistry and AP Physics 1/Physics H textbook adoptions (5-0)
• Approved MOU with DreamCatchers and MOUs with MVLA Union High School District (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to lease with City of Palo Alto for extended daycare spaces (5-0)

Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Fiscal Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to review its meeting agenda. The agenda contains only a single informational item: the adoption of the agenda itself. No substantive fiscal decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review and approval of the meeting agenda (Informational)

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will review and recommend authorizing contracts for HVAC upgrades at Greene Middle School, repairs at Palo Alto High School, and paving at Nixon and Cubberley elementary schools. The meeting will also include a discussion on future committee review items.

• Authorize HVAC project addendum for Greene Middle School
• Authorize paving projects at Nixon and Cubberley
• Authorize repairs and displays at Palo Alto High School
• Authorize directional boring for fire alarm at Palo Alto High School
• Review current construction projects

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to Board Policy 3555 on nutrition program compliance and Board Policy 6177 on summer learning programs. It will also consider revisions to Board Bylaw 9005 Governance Standards and Board Bylaw 9230 Orientation. The committee is asked to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2023 meeting. Additional items include an informational exhibit on nutrition compliance and planning for future policy reviews.

• Review and discuss Board Policy 3555 Nutrition Program Compliance
• Review and discuss Board Policy 6177 Summer Learning Programs
• Review and discuss Board Bylaw 9005 Governance Standards update
• Review and discuss Board Bylaw 9230 Orientation update
• Approve minutes from the April 21, 2023 BPRC meeting

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move two policies regarding nutrition program compliance and summer learning to the Board for approval. The committee also decided to seek Board guidance on the committee's role regarding bylaws and orientation policies.

• Approved minutes for April 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Agreed to move BP 3555 Nutrition Program Compliance forward to the Board for approval
• Agreed to move BP 6177 Summer Learning forward to the Board for approval
• Agreed to ask the Board for guidance on BPRC's role regarding bylaws (BB 9005)
• Agreed to bring BB 9230 Orientation to Agenda Setting

Board Equity Oversight Committee Meeting

The Board Equity Oversight Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from the previous month and discuss the SWIFT Plan and site-level data for the 2023-24 school year.

• Approval of April 27, 2023, BEOC minutes
• Review of SWIFT Plan for 2023-24
• Review of SWIFT Reporting
• Site-Level Data Review, Analysis, and Reporting

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. Members discussed updates to the SWIFT Plan, the Equity Scorecard, and potential goals for the committee's next year.

• Approved April 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine personnel actions, April warrants and purchase orders, and minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution to establish an irrevocable trust for post-employment benefits through the CERBT Program.

• Approval of April warrants and purchase orders
• Resolution No. 2022-23.17 for OPEB trust establishment
• Approval of May 9, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel items
• Public comment opportunities for closed session items

The Board unanimously approved a settlement payment for a student and selected XL Construction for the Hoover Elementary School project. The Board also approved a consent calendar including personnel items and the reopening of labor negotiations with CSEA and PAEA.

• Approved $146,887 settlement for student SC2223.04 (unanimous)
• Approved XL Construction as Lease-Leaseback Contractor for Hoover Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved proposal to reopen negotiations with CSEA Chapter 301 (5-0)
• Approved proposal to reopen negotiations with PAEA (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-23.17 to establish an Irrevocable Trust for OPEB (5-0)
• Approved contract with Mindset Labs, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved contracts for Palo Alto High School displays and Extron Audio-Visual Systems (5-0)
• Approved contract for Greene Middle School MDF Room relocation (5-0)

CANCELED: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023, was canceled. The agenda indicates no business will be conducted.

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will review progress on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects, approve March 2023 minutes, and conduct a site visit of the El Carmelo MP building.

• Approval of March 2023 minutes
• Review of Measure A and Measure Z bond project progress
• Site visit of El Carmelo MP building
• Determination of future meeting schedule

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee is reviewing items for the May 23 Board of Education meeting. The committee will discuss the Fletcher Pool scope and current construction projects.

• Contracts for Extron Integrated Audio-Visual Systems installation
• Contract for Greene Middle School Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room relocation
• Contract for installation of displays at Palo Alto High School
• Selection of lease leaseback contractor for the Hoover Elementary School Project
• Fletcher Pool scope review

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and legal matters. Open session includes reports from student board members and the superintendent, plus an informational update on the Child Development Pathway, which recently won an award. No major decisions or votes on new policies are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Closed session to discuss public employee performance, labor negotiations with PAEA, CSEA, and PAMA, existing and anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations.
• Child Development Pathway update: an informational report on a high school program that won a Glenn W. Hoffmann Exemplary Program Award from Santa Clara County School Boards Association.
• Approval of consent calendar including certificated personnel items.
• Open forum for public comment on non-agenda items.

The Board approved a consent calendar including multiple facility contracts and personnel items. A stipulated expulsion agreement for a student was also approved during closed session.

• Approved student I.D. 95337087 stipulated expulsion agreement (unanimous)
• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved Sodexo Food Service Management Contract Extension for 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved contracts for El Carmelo, Palo Verde, and Walter Hays Elementary playgrounds (5-0)
• Approved contract for Fletcher Middle School HVAC and Fire Alarm Project (5-0)
• Approved contract for Greene Middle School Fire Alarm Project (5-0)
• Approved MOU regarding interdistrict transfers with Los Altos School District (5-0)
• Approved purchase of classroom technology (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to review and potentially authorize contracts for playgrounds, audio-visual systems, and HVAC and fire alarm projects at various elementary and middle schools. The meeting will also include a discussion of future review items and the scheduling of the next committee meeting.

• Authorization to award contracts for playgrounds at El Carmelo, Palo Verde, and Walter Hays Elementary Schools
• Authorization to award contracts for installation of Extron Integrated Audio-Visual Systems
• Authorization to award a contract for Fletcher HVAC and Fire Alarm Project
• Authorization to award a contract for Greene Middle School Fire Alarm Project
• Discussion of future Property Committee review items

Board Equity Oversight Committee Meeting

The Board Equity Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review the SWIFT Plan's data and process. The committee will also discuss internal stakeholder feedback and propose revisions to five goals and metrics.

• Approval of March 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of SWIFT Plan data and process for Scorecard vs. Report Card
• Discussion of internal stakeholder feedback
• Approval of revisions to five goals and metrics
• Review of revised actions and initiatives

The committee approved the minutes from March 23, 2023. Members agreed on revisions to five goals/metrics and revised actions/initiatives. The committee also discussed the data and processes for the equity Report Card and Scorecard.

• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to five goals/metrics
• Approved revisions to actions/initiatives

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to nondiscrimination and education policies for homeless and foster youth, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Review BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment
• Review BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children
• Review BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth
• Approve minutes from March 31, 2023 meeting
• Prioritize future policy reviews using a matrix

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the March 31, 2023 minutes and agreed to move three policies regarding employment nondiscrimination, homeless children, and foster youth to the Board for approval. The committee also requested staff draft changes to Board Bylaws based on District protocols.

• Approved March 31, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment forward to the Board
• Agreed to move BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children forward to the Board
• Agreed to move BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth forward to the Board
• Requested staff draft proposed changes to Board Bylaws (BB) to capture Board/Superintendent protocols

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The agenda for this meeting contains only a single procedural item (1. Agenda). No decisions or discussions on specific topics are listed.

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will vote on routine items including technology equipment purchases up to $3 million and contracts for after-school child care programs. The meeting will also cover personnel approvals and the approval of March financial warrants.

• Authorize technology purchases up to $3,000,000 for 2023-24
• Approve ELO-P contracts for after-school child care providers
• Approve March warrants and purchase orders
• Approve minutes from March 28, 2023 Board meeting
• Approve certificated and classified personnel items

The Board approved the 2023-24 budget assumptions and a revised project list for Measure A and Measure Z bonds. It also adopted initial actions to address declining enrollment and approved a new employment agreement for the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Agile Teams.

• Approved 2023-24 Budget Assumptions (5-0)
• Approved initial actions to address declining enrollment, including inviting full-time Palo Alto City employees to enroll children (5-0)
• Approved revised Measure A and Measure Z Bond program project list (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Dr. Jeong Choe as Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Agile Teams for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025, with an annual base salary of $227,686 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel items, March warrants, and playground equipment for El Carmelo Elementary (5-0)
• Approved agenda order (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to discuss and recommend several items for the April 18, 2023 Board of Education meeting, including approval of the Measure A and Measure Z bond program project list and authorizations for contracts related to campus moves, a fire alarm project, playground equipment, and summer construction bidding. The committee will also review current construction projects and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of Measure A and Measure Z Bond Program Project List
• Authorization to award contracts for move service management for Palo Verde and Hoover campus moves
• Authorization to award a contract for the Greene Middle School Fire Alarm Project
• Authorization to purchase and install playground equipment for Magical Bridge Playground at El Carmelo Elementary
• Authorization to bid Measure Z Summer Projects

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will review proposed updates to financial reporting and special education policies. The meeting is held virtually and includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review BP 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability
• Review BP 0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan
• Review BP 0430 Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education
• Approve minutes from February 24, 2023 meeting
• Prioritize future policy review items

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move three policies regarding financial reports, the Local Control and Accountability Plan, and the Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education to the Board for approval. The committee also requested a review of Board/Superintendent protocols to draft changes to Board Bylaws.

• Approved February 24, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move BP 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability forward to the Board
• Agreed to move BP 0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan forward to the Board
• Agreed to move BP 0430 Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education forward to the Board
• Requested staff review Board/Superintendent protocols and draft changes to Board Bylaws

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will meet to approve routine consent calendar items, including personnel changes and February financial warrants. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss legal litigation and employee employment.

• Approval of Strong Schools Bond change orders for construction contracts
• Authorization to issue an RFP for the purchase or lease of 23 multifunction copiers
• Approval of February warrants and purchase orders
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel items
• Closed session discussion regarding Edith Cohen, Xin Li, Yiyi Zeng, and Marek Alboszta v. PAUSD

The Board approved a $31.9M contract with Sausal Corporation for the Greene Middle School Library and Classroom Building project and increased its total budget to $45.6M. Other actions included adding four firms to the construction management pool and approving a $120,000 special education claim. The Board also approved the consent calendar, including the transportation plan and playground equipment purchases.

• Awarded $31,910,000 contract to Sausal Corporation for Greene Middle School Library and Classroom Building project (5-0)
• Increased Greene Middle School project budget by $7,021,136 to a total of $45,645,245 (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 claim for special education student case no. PAUSD-SE-22-23.03
• Added fs3|Hodges, RGM Kramer Inc., TELACU Construction Management, and Van Pelt Construction Services to construction management pool (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including transportation plan and playground equipment purchases (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for purchase or lease of 23 new multifunction copiers (5-0)
• Reauthorized Child Development Contract for 2023-24 school year (5-0)
• Approved agenda order (5-0)

Board Equity Oversight Committee Meeting

The committee will review the SWIFT Data and the SWIFT Report Card format. Members are also scheduled to discuss SY2023-24 goal setting and an equity rubric.

• Review of December 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• SWIFT Data Review
• SY2023-24 Goal Setting
• Equity Rubric review

The committee unanimously approved meeting minutes from December 7, 2022, and March 15, 2022. Members discussed SWIFT data review, the transition to a score card format for reporting, and reviewed a goal setting table for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved December 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Property Committee Meeting

The committee reviewed items for the upcoming Board of Education meeting, including bond change orders and a contract for the Greene Middle School library and classroom building project. The group also discussed current construction projects and future review items.

• Approval of Strong School Bond Change Orders
• Authorization to Award Contract for Greene Middle School Library and Classroom Building Project
• Review of Measure A and Measure Z Bond Program Project List
• Review Current Construction Projects
• Discuss Future Property Committee Review Items

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee held a meeting on March 16, 2023, to review the agenda. The meeting materials are available in a PDF file.

• Review of the meeting agenda
• Meeting materials available for review

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine personnel actions, February purchase orders, and a second interim budget report. The meeting includes closed session discussions on employee performance and real estate negotiations.

• Approval of certificated and classified personnel items
• Approval of February purchase orders
• Certification of 2022-23 Second Interim Budget Report
• Closed session: Real property negotiation at Cubberley
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators

The Board of Education approved a consent calendar including budget reports, purchase orders, and policy updates. In closed session, the Board voted to release a group of temporary certificated employees and one probationary teacher. Several items regarding budget assumptions and playground equipment were discussed but not decided.

• Voted 5-0 to release temporary certificated employees no. HR031423-01 through HR031423-79 effective end of 2022-23 school year
• Voted 5-0 to issue notice of non-reelection to probationary certificated teacher no. HR0314231119
• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Second Interim Budget Report (5-0)
• Approved February Purchase Orders (5-0)
• Authorized lease of 13 new multifunction copiers (5-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Eide Bailly, LLP for Independent Audit Services (5-0)
• Approved Board Policies 3250, 3540, 5148.2, and 5148.3 (5-0)

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will consider authorizing Addendum 11 for HED Architects and approving the purchase and installation of playground equipment at elementary sites. It will also review current construction projects, discuss future review items, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Authorization to Issue Addendum 11 to HED Architects
• Authorization to Purchase and Install Playground Equipment at Elementary Sites
• Review Current Construction Projects (discussion)
• Discuss Future Property Committee Review Items (discussion)
• Set next meeting for March 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee will tour the Palo Alto High School Tower building construction, hear updates on Measure A and Measure Z bond projects, and consider refinancing Series 2013 general obligation bonds. The committee will also approve minutes from December 2022 and set a future meeting date.

• Site visit of Palo Alto High School Tower building under construction
• Approve minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting
• Report on progress of Measure A and Measure Z bond projects
• Potential issuance of refunding bonds from Series 2013 General Obligation Bonds
• Determine date for next meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will consider several routine consent‑calendar items, including personnel approvals and January purchase orders. The board will also vote on Addendum 15 to SVA Architects, a $21,000 contract for new irrigation and drainage design for the playing field at Palo Verde Elementary School. After closed‑session discussions, the board will reconvene to report actions and approve the agenda.

• Approve certificated personnel items (consent calendar)
• Approve classified personnel items (consent calendar)
• Approve minutes for the February 14, 2023 regular board meeting
• Approve January warrants and purchase orders
• Approve Addendum 15 to SVA Architects for $21,000 irrigation and drainage design at Palo Verde Elementary playing field

The Board approved the issuance of 2023 General Obligation Refunding Bonds with a 90-day authorization. Other actions included approving the consent calendar and electing six candidates for the CSBA Delegate Assembly.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-23.10 for 2023 General Obligation Refunding Bonds with 90-day authorization (5-0)
• Waived the two-meeting rule for the bond resolution (4-1)
• Voted for six candidates for CSBA Delegate Assembly (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel items, January warrants, and SVA Architects Addendum 15 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-23.09 to reduce hours of a classified position (5-0)
• Voted in closed session to reassign employee HR022823127 to a teaching position for 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved agenda order (5-0)

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will review proposed updates to transportation, preschool, and before/after school program policies to align with new state laws. The meeting is held virtually.

• Review BP 3540 Transportation
• Review BP 3250 Transportation Fees
• Review BP 5148.3 Preschool/Early Childhood Education
• Review BP 5148.2 Before/After School Programs
• Review AR 3250 Transportation Fees

The Board Policy Review Committee agreed to move four policies regarding school programs and transportation forward to the Board for approval. The committee also decided not to adopt a policy regarding a District Police/Security Department.

• Approved January 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended BP 5148.2 Before/After School Programs (Option 2) for Board approval
• Recommended BP 3540 Transportation for Board approval
• Recommended BP 3250 Transportation Fees for Board approval
• Recommended BP 5148.3 Preschool/Early Childhood Education for Board approval
• Decided not to adopt BP/AR 3515.3 District Police/Security Department

Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

This meeting is entirely procedural. The only agenda item is to review the meeting agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Virtual meeting with no physical location provided
• Single agenda item: review of Fiscal Advisory Agenda attached as PDF

Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee will review and recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of 2023 General Obligation Refunding Bonds for the Palo Alto Unified School District. The committee will also review current construction projects and discuss future property review items. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Resolution No. 2022-23.10 authorizing 2023 GO Refunding Bonds
• Review of current construction projects
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of future property committee review items

City/School Liaison Committee Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District City/School Liaison Committee is holding a meeting on February 16, 2023, with the sole agenda item being the approval of the agenda itself. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of the meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Feb 14, 2023, with a closed session for property negotiations with Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto (Cubberley property), labor negotiations, and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider a consent calendar including approval of personnel items, purchase orders, minutes, and a lease renewal with Athena Academy. Reports from student board members and the superintendent are also scheduled.

• Closed session: real property negotiations with Stanford University and City of Palo Alto regarding Stanford and Cubberley properties
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Palo Alto Educators Association and California School Employees Association
• Consent item: renewal of lease agreement between the district and Athena Academy
• Consent item: approval of January purchase orders (amounts not specified)
• Consent item: approval of certificated and classified personnel items

Property Committee Meeting

The committee reviewed items for the upcoming Board of Education meeting, including authorization to issue an addendum to SVA Architects and authorization to bid Measure Z projects. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2023.

• Authorization to Issue Addendum 15 to SVA Architects
• Authorization to Bid Measure Z Projects
• Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
• Next meeting set for Feb 21, 2023 at 3:15pm
• Meeting held in Aspen Conference Room, 25 Churchill Ave

Board Policy Review Committee

The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss and review proposed updates to several district safety policies, including campus security, weapons, and comprehensive safety plans. The updates reflect new state laws requiring immediate reporting of homicidal threats by staff in grades 6-12 and new cybersecurity provisions. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No final decisions are made at this committee level.

• Approval of December 16, 2022 BPRC meeting minutes
• Review of BP 3515 Campus Security: updates for cybersecurity, digital media monitoring, and SB 906 threat reporting
• Review of BP 5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments: expanded prohibited items and staff reporting requirements
• Review of BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan: clarifying tactical response plan approval and drill data reporting to CDE
• Information item on AR 3515 Campus Security: new state laws on cyberattack reporting and cybersecurity assessments

The Board Policy Review Committee approved the December 16, 2022 minutes and agreed to move five board policies regarding campus security, weapons, safety, disruptions, and the comprehensive safety plan forward for Board approval. The committee discussed aligning policies with SB 906 and CSBA standards, specifically regarding law enforcement notification for homicidal threats.

• Approved December 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved BP 5141.21 (Campus Security) forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5131.7 (Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 5142 (Safety) forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 0450 (Comprehensive Safety Plan) forward to the Board for approval
• Moved BP 3515.2 (Disruptions) forward to the Board for approval

Regular Board Meeting

The board will enter closed session to discuss employee evaluations, litigation, labor negotiations, and a real property negotiation for 231 Grant Avenue. In open session, it will approve the consent calendar, including personnel items, December warrants and purchase orders, meeting minutes, and the proposed 2023-24 board meeting schedule. Reports from student board members and the superintendent are for information only.

• Closed session discussion of real property negotiation at 231 Grant Avenue
• Approval of certificated personnel items
• Approval of classified personnel items
• Approval of December 2022 warrants and purchase orders
• Approval of proposed 2023-24 Board of Education meeting calendar

The Board approved funding for employee housing units and a retroactive salary schedule for contracted management. A consent calendar was passed including personnel items, architect addendums, and equipment purchases.

• Approved $1.45 million from General Fund for 29 employee housing units at 231 Grant Ave (4-1)
• Approved retroactive salary schedule for contracted management positions starting July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including PAEA and CSEA tentative agreements (5-0)
• Approved Addendum 12 to LPA Architects and Addendum 14 to SVA Architects (5-0)
• Authorized maintenance truck purchase (5-0)
• Authorized bidding for Classroom Technology Refresh Project installation services (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Child Development Contracts Resolution No. 2022-23.07 (5-0)
• Approved agenda order (5-0)