Riverside Unified School District public meetings in 2020

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

This regular meeting is largely procedural, featuring a closed session for legal, personnel, and labor negotiations, followed by a consent calendar for routine approvals. No specific action items or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated/existing litigation
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators
• Consent calendar: single motion to approve all consent agenda items
• Public comment via YouTube live stream with 3-minute limit per speaker

The Board of Education approved several administrative items via the consent calendar, including personnel reports and bill warrants. Much of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions regarding COVID-19 safety and potential changes to the hybrid learning model.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Management Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Bill Warrants (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Account Summary (5-0)
• Approved Donations (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting (Organizational Meeting), 4:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

This is the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education's annual organizational meeting, required by state law. The board will elect a President, Vice President, and Clerk for 2021, appoint the Superintendent as Secretary, and set regular meeting dates for the year. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 with public access via live stream.

• Election of RUSD Board President for 2021 (previous President Rick Miller)
• Election of RUSD Board Vice President for 2021 (Rachelle Price elected, motion passed unanimously)
• Election of RUSD Board Clerk for 2021 (Julie Hupp elected, motion passed unanimously)
• Appointment of Superintendent Roger Stock as Secretary to the Board for 2021
• Selection of regular meeting schedule: first or third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at District Administration Office

The Board conducted its annual organization to appoint officers and committee representatives for 2021. The Board also established the 2021 regular meeting schedule and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Dereck Counter as Board President for 2021
• Appointed Rachelle Price as Board Vice President for 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Hupp as Board Clerk for 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Superintendent as Secretary to the Board for 2021 (5-0)
• Set regular meetings for the first or third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Appointed Rachelle Price and Tiffany Saathoff to the City of Rocklin Liaison Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Rachelle Price and Tiffany Saathoff to the Audit Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Rick Miller to the Joint Powers Authority (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session for anticipated litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. Open session includes a resolution commending Trustee Camille Maben and a COVID-19 update from the superintendent. Public comment will be accepted via live stream.

• Resolution 20-21-16 commending Trustee Camille Maben for extended service
• COVID-19 update presentation from Superintendent Roger Stock
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a COVID-19 update from Superintendent Roger Stock, closed session discussions on litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, and a consent calendar for routine items including approval of prior meeting minutes. The meeting is conducted virtually under Executive Order N-29-20 due to the pandemic.

• COVID-19 update presented by Superintendent Roger Stock with a PowerPoint presentation (item 6.1)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (item 4.1)
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release (item 4.2)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with district representatives (item 4.3)
• Consent calendar: approval of regular board meeting minutes from Sep 16, 2020 (item 10.2)

The Board announced a temporary pilot process for public comments during COVID-19 virtual meetings to reduce meeting length. The new process limits oral comments to 10 people or 30 minutes per agenda item, with additional comments submitted in writing. This change is scheduled to begin at the November 18, 2020 meeting.

• Approved pilot of new public comment process for virtual meetings starting November 18, 2020

Board of Education Regular Meeting (Study Session), 4:00 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Riverside Unified School District Board will hold a study session to discuss education during COVID-19 and vote on a name for the district's new elementary school #12. Public comment is accepted via written submission. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 under Executive Order N-29-20.

• Vote to name new elementary school #12 from 198 public suggestions
• Presentation on successes, challenges, and next steps for distance and hybrid learning models
• Overview of Rocklin Virtual Campus operations
• Public comment limited to 20 minutes per item via written submissions
• Meeting conducted via YouTube live stream with limited in-person attendance

The Board of Trustees discussed and narrowed the potential names for a new elementary school. A final vote on the name is scheduled for the October 21, 2020, Regular Board Meeting. Staff and administrators also shared information regarding education during COVID-19.

• Narrowed new elementary school name options to Quarry Elementary, Quarry Trail, Quarry Ridge, and Quarry Hills

Board of Education Special Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session for legal and labor matters, followed by an open session. The sole action item is approval of the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan required by state law, detailing distance learning, student support, and meal services during COVID-19. The meeting is conducted under Governor Newsom's teleconference flexibility order and is available via YouTube live stream.

• Action on the 2020-2021 Rocklin Unified School District Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP)
• Closed session on existing litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations
• Public comment on non-agenda items and closed session topics
• Reports from CSEA and RTPA employee organizations

The Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. The meeting also included reports from employee organizations regarding the Hybrid learning model and COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Approved 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

At this regular meeting, the board will hold a closed session to consider approving a settlement agreement for a pending student litigation case (OAH 2020060789 & 2020050507). The board will also receive a COVID-19 update from the Superintendent. Public comments will be accepted via online live stream. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions on the open agenda.

• Approval of settlement for OAH student case (closed session, motion passed)
• COVID-19 update presentation by Superintendent (with PowerPoint)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated/existing litigation
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendent)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (virtual and limited in-person seating)

The Board of Education unanimously approved the terms of a settlement agreement for OAH Case 2020060789 and 2020050507 regarding a student. The Board also received a COVID-19 update regarding the transition to hybrid in-person instruction starting September 21, 2020.

• Approved settlement agreement for OAH Case 2020060789 & 2020050507 (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Rocklin Unified School District Board will receive an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from Superintendent Roger Stock. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. The regular meeting includes a consent calendar for routine approvals and public comment via YouTube live stream.

• COVID-19 update presentation by Superintendent Roger Stock
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9)
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release (Gov. Code 54957)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with district representatives (Gov. Code 54957.6)
• Public comment accepted via YouTube live stream and online form

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, bill warrants, and monthly account summaries. No action was taken during the closed session. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 distance learning and plans for a future vote on the Learning Continuity Plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Management Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Bill Warrants (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Account Summary (5-0)
• Approved Donations (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2020, via live stream due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update presentation, closed session discussions on legal matters and labor negotiations, and public comment procedures. The meeting is primarily procedural with no specific action items listed.

• COVID-19 update presentation (Agenda 6.1)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (4.1)
• Closed session: public employee discipline (4.2)
• Closed session: labor negotiations (4.3)
• Public comment options via Zoom and written submission

The Board of Education reviewed a comprehensive Distance Learning Plan and received updates on COVID-19 impacts. No substantive actions were taken during the open session, and no action was reported from the closed session.

• No action taken in Closed Session
• Superintendent Stock committed to bring options for Board discussion regarding Chinese immigrant history and naming a building after a Chinese American to the September 16, 2020 meeting

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education will meet in a closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, a public employee discipline matter, and negotiations with labor representatives. After the closed session, the board will report the actions taken and open the meeting for public comment. The meeting is conducted via live stream and limited seating due to COVID‑19 protocols.

• 4.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated and Existing Litigation (Gov’t Code §54956.9)
• 4.2 Public Employee discipline/dismissal/release (Gov’t Code §54957)
• 4.3 Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov’t Code §54957.6)
• 5.1 Report of Action Taken in Closed Session
• 6.1 Public Comment (limited to 3 minutes per person)

The Board approved the regular and special meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. Trustees and staff discussed various options and safety protocols for the August 12 school reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, though no formal vote on a specific reopening model was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Special Board Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

This is a procedural meeting of the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education. The board will adjourn to closed session for discussions on legal counsel, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and superintendent evaluation. Public comments will be accepted via online submission. No substantive open-session action items are listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated/existing litigation
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators
• Closed session: superintendent performance evaluation
• Public comment via online submission during COVID-19 pandemic

The Board of Education approved a series of consent agenda items, including personnel reports, contracts for preschool and custodial supplies, and data center upgrades. The meeting also included discussions regarding COVID-19 school reopening plans and safety concerns raised by employee organizations.

• Approved Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Management Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved donations (5-0)
• Approved 2020-21 requests for authorization from school-connected organizations (5-0)
• Approved addendum to agreement with Rocklin Education Excellence Foundation for before and after school programs (5-0)
• Approved contract and lease agreement with Child Development, Inc. for preschool programs at three elementary sites (5-0)
• Approved revised 2020-21 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting, 1:00 PM, The Board of Education will participate via Live Stream Teleconference. The public also has access to Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the board adjourning to closed session to evaluate Superintendent Roger Stock under Government Code 54957. Public comment is accepted via online form. No other decision items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Performance evaluation of Superintendent Roger Stock (Gov. Code 54957)
• Meeting held via teleconference per Executive Order N-29-20 due to COVID-19
• Public comment accepted via online form for closed session items
• No votes or decisions expected in open session

The Board of Education met via teleconference for a closed session regarding the Superintendent's performance evaluation. No Board action was taken during the closed session, and no other decisions were made.

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedures modified under COVID-19 Executive Order N-29-20. The board will receive a COVID-19 update from the superintendent, and will also meet in closed session to discuss legal issues, personnel matters, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. Public comments are accepted via online submission.

• COVID-19 update presentation by Superintendent Roger Stock

The Board received an update on planning for the 2020-21 school year reopening. No substantive votes were taken; the Board will discuss reopening options on June 24 and vote on a final decision on July 8.

• No Board action was taken in Closed Session
• Tabled vote on school reopening until July 8, 2020

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M. The Board of Education will participate via Live stream Teleconference. The public also has access to Live stream for Public Viewing and Participation

This is a largely procedural meeting with recognitions and updates. The Board will receive a COVID-19 response update from the Superintendent, present the new Twin Oaks Elementary principal (already approved), and honor student board representatives and AFJROTC members. Closed session items include legal counsel, personnel matters, and labor negotiations.

• Presentation of Jamie Iverson Diaz as new Twin Oaks Elementary principal (appointment approved May 6)
• Recognition of 2019-20 AFJROTC Color Guard and instructors
• Recognition of 2019-20 Student Board Representatives from three high schools
• COVID-19 update from Superintendent and Communications Chief
• Closed session: anticipated litigation, employee discipline/dismissal/release, and labor negotiations

The Board of Education conducted a virtual meeting to receive updates on school reopening scenarios for the 2020-21 school year. No substantive actions were taken during the open or closed sessions. The meeting included recognitions of staff and students.

• No Board action was taken in Closed Session
• Recognized AFJROTC School Board Color Guard and JROTC for 2019-20 service
• Recognized Student Board Representatives for 2019-20 service

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M. The Board of Education will participate via Live stream Teleconference. The public also has access to Live stream for Public Viewing and Participation

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via teleconference under Executive Order N-29-20. The board will hear a COVID-19 response update from Superintendent's Cabinet and has already acted on closed session items, including appointing Jamie Iverson Diaz as Principal at Twin Oaks Elementary and Jessica Gilmore as Assistant Principal at Sunset Ranch Elementary. Public comment will be accepted via online form.

• Appointment of Jamie Iverson Diaz as Principal, Twin Oaks Elementary, effective July 1, 2020
• Appointment of Jessica Gilmore as Assistant Principal (Sunset Ranch Elementary) and Program Specialist II (Special Education), effective July 1, 2020
• Release of one classified employee per Education Code 45113
• Closed session discussions on anticipated litigation and labor negotiations
• COVID-19 update presentation from district administration

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

The board will first adjourn to closed session for legal counsel, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. In open session, the superintendent's cabinet will present an update on the district's COVID-19 response. The board will also hear public comment and vote on a consent calendar including personnel reports and meeting minutes.

• COVID-19 update from Superintendent's Cabinet
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session with labor negotiators
• Approval of Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports including resignations and new hires

The Board of Education approved all items on the consent calendar via a single motion. Key approvals included architectural services for the Rocklin Academy relocation and an audit-services agreement with Crowe LLP. The meeting also included a COVID-19 update and reports from employee organizations.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Management Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Bill Warrants (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Account Summary (5-0)
• Approved Donations (5-0)
• Approved contract with Rainforth Grau Architects for Rocklin Academy Relocation (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Granite Oaks Middle School, 2600 Wyckford Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765

The board approved a settlement agreement for a student legal case (Student No 01152020-10) and authorized the superintendent to sign. In closed session, it also voted to release two administrators from their positions and reassign them to classroom or support roles. The consent calendar was approved, including personnel resignations and meeting minutes.

• Approved settlement for student litigation (Student No 01152020-10) — one case
• Released two administrators from administrative positions per Education Code 44951
• Accepted resignations of teacher Nicholas Bressani, administrator Greg Noyes, and others
• Approved minutes from Jan. 15 and Feb. 11, 2020 board meetings
• Report from labor negotiations (closed session) with district representatives

The Board of Education approved a settlement agreement for a student and the reassignment of two administrators to classroom or support positions. Several consent items were approved, including a fire alarm project and textbook adoption. The meeting included discussions on budget reductions and COVID-19 monitoring.

• Approved settlement agreement for Student No 01152020-10 (4-0)
• Approved release of two administrators to certificated classroom or support positions (4-0)
• Approved contract with Vanden Bos Electric, Inc. for Rocklin High School Fire Alarm Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved Signing Naturally Student Workbook textbook adoption (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study (5-0)
• Approved overnight out of country and out of state field trips (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 19-20-17 to release temporary certificated employees (5-0)
• Approved agreement and stipulation for expulsions (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with closed session discussions on litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will recognize winners of the Placer County MLK Jr. Day Poetry Contest and honor the Alexander family as Family Partners in Education. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

• Recognition of 1st place MLK poetry winner Avery Pocklington (Rock Creek Elementary)
• Recognition of 2nd place Elias Hernandez and 3rd place Caden Walker
• Honoring the Alexander family as Family Partners in Education
• Closed session on anticipated litigation and labor negotiations

Board of Education Regular Meeting, Board Study Session, 4:00 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education will vote to adopt a revised 2019‑20 meeting schedule that moves the February 5, 2020 regular board meeting to February 11, 2020. The board will also hold study sessions providing information on school facilities needs and financing, an Improvement Science PDSA update, and the 2020‑2021 district budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as opening, roll call, and adjournment.

• Approve revised 2019‑20 RUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule (move Feb 5 to Feb 11)
• Study Session: School Facilities Needs and Financing
• Study Session: Improvement Science PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) Update
• Study Session: 2020‑2021 District Budget

The Board of Trustees approved a change to the 2019-20 meeting schedule. The board also held study sessions regarding school facilities, improvement science, and the 2020-2021 district budget.

• Approved revised 2019-20 RUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule (3-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

The Rocklin Unified School District Board met on Jan 15, 2020 and held a closed session to discuss existing litigation, a real‑property parcel, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. The Board voted to approve an Informed Written Consent Agreement related to litigation. After the closed session, the Board reported the action taken, recognized the Hinkelman family, and approved routine consent‑calendar items and the December 18, 2019 meeting minutes.

• 2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel on existing litigation (Gov’t Code §54956.9, Student No 01152020-10)
• 2.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators about Parcel # 017-174-013-000 (Gov’t Code §54956.8)
• 2.3 Motion to approve Informed Written Consent Agreement (passed)
• 2.4 Public employee discipline/dismissal/release (Gov’t Code §54957)
• 2.5 Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov’t Code §54957.6)

The Board of Education approved a legal services contract to participate in a lawsuit against JUUL. The Board also declared open enrollment for the 2020-21 school year and approved several consent calendar items including personnel reports and bill warrants.

• Approved JUUL Lawsuit Legal Services Contract Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Declaration of Open Enrollment for 2020-21 School Year (3-0)
• Approved Informed Written Consent Agreement in closed session (3-0)
• Approved renewal agreement for natural gas services through SPURR (3-0)
• Approved two Special Education Memorandums of Understanding (3-0)
• Approved employment of Torey Walter on a Provisional Internship Permit (3-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule (3-0)
• Approved bill warrants, monthly account summary, and donations (3-0)