Gonzales Unified School District public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a president, clerk, and other officers for 2022. The board will also hold a public hearing on the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant (EEBG), a $1.5 billion state program for professional development, and consider personnel appointments in closed session. Several informational items are on the agenda, including first readings of school plans and parent involvement plans.
- Public hearing on Educator Effectiveness Block Grant (EEBG) for professional development
- Appoint a Social Worker (Assignment Order 21/22-08), effective 12/1/21
- Appoint a Probationary ECE Instructional Leader at State Preschool (21/22-39)
- Appoint a Probationary Nutrition Services Assistant II at Food Services (21/22-42)
- First reading of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for La Gloria Elementary and Gonzales High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on December 14, 2021. The agenda focused on a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation.
- Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Gonzales City Council, followed by a regular board meeting. The board will consider adopting a resolution to transition from at-large to by-trustee area elections starting with the 2022 governing board election, and will also vote on several contracts and service agreements. The agenda includes closed session personnel matters, public comments, and informational presentations on a new elementary school design and LCAP goals.
- Resolution No. 2021-22-09 to initiate by-trustee area election system
- Ratify contracts totaling $41,500 entered into by the Superintendent
- Approve $34,950 fence and panic bar installation by Blancas Construction
- Approve $56,000 speech therapy service agreement with Linda Shingu, Inc.
- Approve $256,000 service agreement with Fused Learning for Innovation Centers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comments, and action items. Key decisions include adopting resolutions for teleconferenced meetings under AB 361 and transitioning to by-trustee area elections, plus approving contracts and salary schedule revisions.
- Resolution No. 2021-22-08 to authorize teleconferenced meetings under AB 361
- Resolution No. 2021-22-09 to initiate by-trustee area election system for 2022
- Approval of addendums A-D to Soliant Health LLC service agreement ($115,080)
- Travel request for Gonzales Marching Band to Fresno State on Nov 13, 2021 ($2,000)
- Reclassification of Project Secretary to Educational Services Executive Assistant (MOU with CSEA, $102,508)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session to discuss the 2021-22 Superintendent's Goal Setting, Board Handbook, and Board Self-Evaluation. The session will be led by Terri Vigil of CSBA. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Study session on 2021-22 Superintendent's Goal Setting, Board Handbook & Board Self-Evaluation
- Led by Terri Vigil of CSBA
- Public comments accepted via email until two hours before the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider personnel appointments, ratify contracts, accept a donation, and adopt several resolutions. The board will also review the Williams Uniform Complaints quarterly report and hear updates from schools and student representatives.
- Ratify contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of October 6, 2021
- Accept $500 donation from Juan De La Torre via The Wonderful Company Foundation Inc. for professional development
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-22-04 for State Preschool contract with California Department of Education
- Approve MOU with CSEA for out-of-class pay for Joanna Cardenas, $19,010
- Hire Blanca Sofia Marquez as CTE Computer Science Teacher at Gonzales High School, $79,053 total cost
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several 2.5% retroactive pay increases for various employee salary schedules. The meeting also includes decisions on new service agreements, personnel appointments, and equipment purchases.
- Approval of 2.5% retroactive pay increases for Classified Management, Administrative Certificated, and Pupil Support Services staff
- Proposed $100,000 agreement with Breakthrough Behavioral, LLC for behavioral specialist services
- Approval to purchase a 15 Ft. Flex Wings Mower for $20,754.29
- Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Education Center-San Francisco for a language and cultural program
- Ratification of various personnel assignments including teachers and yard supervisors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing on textbook sufficiency and consider several action items, including approving a 2.5% pay increase for unrepresented staff, a three-year audit contract, and an adult education funding agreement. The board will also discuss personnel appointments in closed session and receive reports on finances and district goals.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2021/22
- Resolution No. 2021-22-01 to establish Fund 08 for student activity special revenue
- Resolution No. 2021-22-02 approving Gann Limit calculations
- Approval of 2.5% pay increase for unrepresented group, retroactive to July 1, 2020, costing $213,819.99
- Approval of $410,146 adult education funding agreement with Hartnell Community College
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special study session meeting. The primary purpose of the session was to receive Brown Act training provided by Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law.
- Brown Act Training by Lozano Smith
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to discuss various personnel appointments and approve several action items. Key discussions included a first reading of the district governance handbook and updates on student board members.
- Approval of service agreement with Monterey County Office of Education for Braille services
- Authorization of Raul B. Lopez as temporary Language Arts Teacher at $74,965 total cost
- Acceptance of $2,000 donation from Simon Rios via Salinas PG&E for GHS football and wrestling
- Acceptance of $1,000 donation from Gonzales Rotary Community Education & Scholarship Fund
- Closed session discussion regarding appointments for Assistant Superintendent and various classified staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees met for a special study session to review several personnel compensation items. The agenda includes approvals for various bonus payments and a retroactive salary increase for classified staff.
- $2,500 one-time payment to regular certified employees ($307,500.00)
- $2,500 one-time payment to regular classified employees ($290,000.00)
- $1,000 payment to 11- and 12-month classified employees ($26,576.75)
- 2.5% salary increase for regular classified employees retroactive to July 1, 2020 ($262,418.00)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2021, at Gonzales High School Library. The board will consider approving a $275,676.37 contract for a stadium data network and surveillance system, revisions to the 2021-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and several other service agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the LCAP, closed session personnel appointments, and informational reports from schools and staff.
- Approval of $275,676.37 proposal for stadium data communications network and surveillance system
- Public hearing and approval of revisions to 2021-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of $192,000 contract with Therapy Travelers for speech and language pathologist assistants
- Approval of $110,173 MOU with Monterey County Behavioral Health for a psychiatric social worker
- Closed session appointments for multiple certificated and classified positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special telephonic study session to review school finance and the district's current budget. The meeting is open to public comment by email or Zoom, with no action items listed beyond agenda approval.
- Budget study session: staff overview of school finance using GUSD's current budget
- Public comments accepted via email by 4:00 p.m. or by Zoom; 3-minute speaker limit
- Telephonic meeting via Zoom; full name disclosure required to join
- Disability accommodations and translation available upon 48-hour request
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting the 2021/22 budget, approve personnel assignments for summer school, and act on several resolutions and memoranda of understanding. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel appointments and public comment periods.
- Adoption of 2021/22 budget and 2020/21 estimated actuals
- Resolution 2020-21-22: Education Protection Account allocation of $2,851,074 for teacher salaries
- Resolution 2020-21-23 and 2020-21-24: Declarations of need for fully qualified educators
- Associate Superintendent/CBO employment agreement renewal totaling $227,191
- Summer school personnel assignments: $663,884 for certificated and $163,815 for classified positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the 2021/22 preliminary budget, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and reserve balances exceeding the minimum requirement. The board will also consider approving minutes, personnel assignments, and an athletic handbook. The meeting includes a closed session for student discipline and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2021/22 preliminary budget
- Public hearing on 2021-2024 LCAP
- Public hearing on balances in excess of minimum reserve requirements (3% for GUSD)
- Consideration of MOU with Gonzales Teachers Association for enhanced summer pay using AB 86 funds
- Approval of personnel assignment orders, including leaves of absence for Hector Celaya
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education. The board will hold a closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance, then reconvene in open session to report any action taken. The meeting is held telephonically and in-person due to COVID-19 guidelines.
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Superintendent)
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 p.m. on May 26, 2021
- Meeting held at Gonzales High School Library, 501 Fifth Street, Gonzales, CA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education is reviewing the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan. The Board will also consider opening a Parent Engagement & Community Involvement Specialist position funded by grant monies.
- Adoption of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan
- Opening of one Parent Engagement & Community Involvement Specialist position
- Revision of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent job description
- Revision of Classified Management/Confidential Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2021
- Presentation by Community Health Workers regarding local health resources
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session. The board will evaluate the superintendent in closed session and then discuss a follow-up to the California School Boards Association's Great Beginnings workshop, facilitated by CSBA consultant Teri Vigil. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent
- Study session: CSBA Follow-Up to the Great Beginnings Workshop
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021
- Meeting held telephonically and in-person at Gonzales High School Library, 501 Fifth Street
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing several action items, including a new Computer Science course and architectural proposals for classroom renovations. The meeting also includes discussions on labor negotiations, school safety plans, and water system repairs.
- Approval of Introduction to Computer Science course for the CTE Department
- Architectural services proposal to renovate Gonzales High School Culinary Arts Classroom
- Proposal for design and construction of a new potable water system at school facilities
- Adoption of Resolution 2020/21-21 regarding public construction cost accounting procedures
- Adoption of the 2020/21 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education and Gonzales City Council will hold a joint meeting to hear presentations from the Gonzales Youth Council, receive the 2019/20 audit report, and discuss the reopening of schools. The board will also consider approving the audit, a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' association regarding COVID-19, and other action items.
- 2019/20 Audit Report (Annual Financial Statement) presented by Eide Bailly for approval
- Memorandum of Understanding with Gonzales Teachers Association on COVID-19 and school reopening, effective April 12 through June 10, 2021
- Selection of a name for the future elementary school
- Out-of-state travel request for Cecilia Birmingham to Kenosha, Wisconsin, July 19-23, 2021, at $3,500 funded by K12 Strong Workforce Grant
- Mileage reimbursement rate decrease from 57.5 to 56 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
This meeting agenda is for a Gonzales Unified School District Special Board (Study Session) meeting scheduled for April 26, 2021, but it was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, as the meeting did not take place.
- Meeting cancelled
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a telephonic regular meeting on March 23, 2021, to consider several action items, including resolutions to certify the November 3, 2020 general obligation bond election results for Measures K and J, and to establish citizens' oversight committees for each bond. The board will also consider resolutions proclaiming Teacher's Week and Classified School Employee Week, and will receive a first read of the 2021 COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist. The meeting includes closed session items on personnel appointments and public comments via email.
- Resolution 2020-21-15 certifying Measure K bond election results
- Resolution 2020-21-16 certifying Measure J bond election results
- Resolution 2020-21-17 establishing a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for Measure K
- Resolution 2020-21-18 establishing a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for Measure J
- Resolution 2020-21-13 observing May 2-8, 2021 as Teachers' Week
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a telephonic special study session. The only substantive item is a discussion and information session on the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Beginnings Workshop, facilitated by a CSBA consultant. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comments.
- Study session on CSBA Beginnings Workshop (discussion/information)
- Telephonic meeting via Zoom; public comments by email due by 4:00 p.m.
- Attachments: Gonzales Unified discussion guide, GUSD Governance Handbook, GB_EG_Wrkbk
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic regular meeting on March 9, 2021, starting with closed session for personnel matters, then open session for public comments, recognitions, and action items. Key actions include approving the 2020/21 Second Interim Report, a CSEA MOU addendum, and the La Gloria Elementary Title I Parent Involvement Plan. The board will also hear presentations on bond issuance processes, technology updates, and the classified employee evaluation process.
- Approve 2020/21 Second Interim Report (financial certification)
- Approve MOU with CSEA Chapter 756 for temporary assignment adjustments (Addendum #7)
- Approve La Gloria Elementary Title I Parent Involvement Plan for 2020/21
- First read of Athletic Handbook (information only)
- Preview of bond issuance processes by Dale Scott of DS&C
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic regular meeting on February 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider action items including renewing a legal services agreement with Lozano Smith, ratifying contracts entered into by the superintendent, and approving consent agenda items such as monthly warrants, surplus items, and a donation of Chromebooks and MiFis. The board will also receive informational presentations on student wellness, uniform complaint procedures, and the certificated staff evaluation process. Public comments can be submitted by email before 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
- Agreement with Lozano Smith Attorney at Law for legal services, effective February 3, 2021
- Ratification of contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of February 18, 2021
- Acceptance of donation from Monterey County Office of Education: 680 Chromebooks and 100 MiFis with six-month service, estimated value $238,000
- Approval of monthly warrants for February 4-18, 2021
- Approval of surplus items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold public hearings on adopting five new science textbooks (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, and grades 7-8 Science) and may take action on the adoptions. The board will also consider personnel actions, including opening and filling teaching positions at La Gloria Elementary School, and receive information on the district's 2020/21 First Interim Report and School Accountability Report Cards.
- Public hearings on textbook adoptions: McGraw Hill California Inspire Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Science (grades 7-8), and Savvas Environmental Science (grades 9-12)
- Action item: Open 4/5 combo grade teacher position at La Gloria Elementary, effective 2/04/2021, $107,397 (General Fund)
- Action item: Appoint Rogelio Martinez Saldana as probationary 4/5 combo teacher at La Gloria Elementary, $107,397 total cost
- Action item: Open 3rd grade teacher position at La Gloria Elementary, $77,781 (Class Size Reduction and Unrestricted funds)
- Closed session: Appointments of probationary teachers at La Gloria and Adult Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a telephonic regular meeting on January 26, 2021, starting with closed session at 6:05 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider approving minutes, ratifying contracts entered by the superintendent, and approving Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) and Title I Parent Involvement Plans for several schools. They will also receive information reports on the Williams Uniform Complaints Quarterly Report and first reads of plans for Gonzales High School and State Preschool.
- Ratify contracts entered by superintendent as of Dec. 18, 2020 (Board Policy 3312)
- Approve 2020/21 SPSA for La Gloria Elementary School and Fairview Middle School
- Approve Fairview Middle School Title I Parent Involvement Plan for 2020/21
- First read of Gonzales High School SPSA and Title I Parent Involvement Plan
- Closed session: appoint leads for summer programs at La Gloria Elementary, Fairview Middle, Gonzales High; appoint Adult Ed teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic special meeting on January 20, 2021, starting with a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 756 and the Gonzales Teachers Association (GTA). In open session, the board will receive updates on Governor Gavin Newsom's return-to-school proposal and COVID-19 funding and expenditures. Public comments will be accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. that day.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 756 and GTA
- COVID-19 update on Governor Newsom's Return to School Proposal
- COVID-19 funding and expenditure update for 2020-2021
- Public comments via email due by 4:30 p.m. on Jan 20
- Future meeting dates listed through March 23, 2021