Gonzales Unified School District public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the 2022-23 First Interim Financial Report, which projects the district can meet its financial obligations. The board will also interview a candidate for the vacant Trustee Area 4 seat and consider a provisional appointment.
- Approval of 2022-23 First Interim Financial Report (Positive certification)
- Interview and provisional appointment of Melissa Morales for Trustee Area 4 vacancy
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per topic
- Meeting at Gonzales High School Library, 501 Fifth Street
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and appointing board representatives for 2023. The board will also hear a presentation on the status of Measures J and K and the process for creating a Citizen's Oversight Budget Committee, and consider routine consent items including warrants, surplus items, personnel changes, and a grant.
- Annual organizational meeting: elect president, clerk, appoint superintendent as secretary, and appoint board representatives for 2023
- Bond presentation by Dale Scott on Measures J and K and Citizen's Oversight Budget Committee process
- Approve monthly warrants from 11/17/22 through 12/08/22
- Accept 2022/23 Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant in the amount of $14,980
- Closed session: existing litigation, labor negotiations with CSEA and GTA, employee discipline/dismissal/release, and appointment/employment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will meet in open session to consider routine consent items, including personnel changes and warrants, and to take action on ratifying contracts entered into by the Superintendent. The board will also receive informational updates on the provisional appointment process for a vacancy in Trustee Area 4, the Williams Settlement reports, and a proposal from the Gonzales Teachers Association for 2022-2025. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, student, labor, and personnel matters.
- Provisional appointment process for vacancy in Trustee Area 4
- Ratify contracts entered into by Superintendent as of 10/24/2022
- Approve monthly warrants from 10/27/22 through 11/03/22
- Approve certificated and classified personnel actions, including new positions
- Travel request for GEAR-UP students to tour UC Santa Barbara
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, student, labor, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will interview a candidate and consider appointing a trustee for Area 4, ratify contracts, approve student travel requests, and review athletic handbooks and salary schedule changes.
- Interview and possible appointment of Melissa Morales to fill Trustee Area 4 vacancy
- Ratification of contracts entered by Superintendent, including On Cue Speech Language Services and TheraSens, Inc.
- Approval of travel requests for ETS, GEAR-UP, Marching Band, and Migrant Ed trips
- Revision to Classified Management/Confidential Salary Schedule and new Administrative Assistant, Business Services job description
- Approval of monthly warrants from 10/07/22 through 10/20/22
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items on potential litigation, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including a $52,480 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act grant, personnel appointments and resignations, surplus items, and donations. Informational reports will cover graduation rates, PBIS, and parent engagement.
- Consider accepting 2022-2023 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grant Award of $52,480
- Approve monthly warrants from 09/23/22 through 10/06/22
- Approve surplus items
- Approve certificated and classified personnel assignment orders
- Accept $250 donation from Robert Beutler for Gonzales High School Class of 2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting with closed session items, including potential litigation and personnel matters. In open session, the board will discuss the process for appointing a Trustee for Area 4 after no candidate filed for the November election. The board will also hear reports from schools and staff, and consider routine consent items like warrants, surplus items, donations, and personnel actions.
- Discussion on appointing a Trustee for Area 4 vacancy (no candidate filed)
- Closed session: potential litigation, public employee appointment, student discipline
- Consent agenda: approve monthly warrants (09/08/22-09/22/22)
- Consent agenda: approve donations totaling over $5,000 from Gonzales Rotary Club and others
- Recognition of Clarissa Sicairos and Jennifer Sicairos for tenure status
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
This regular board meeting of the Gonzales Unified School District was cancelled because not enough board members were present to form a quorum. The meeting will be rescheduled under the Brown Act. No business items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Rescheduled pursuant to the Brown Act
- Original location: Gonzales High School Library, 501 Fifth Street, Gonzales, CA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2022/23 school year, then consider adopting a resolution on that finding. The board will also act on two memoranda of understanding with employee unions regarding compensation and positions, and approve routine consent items including warrants, surplus items, and personnel changes.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2022/23 (Education Code 60119)
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-23-02 on sufficiency of instructional materials
- MOU with Gonzales Teachers Association for athletic training compensation
- MOU with CSEA Chapter 756 for College and Career Center Technician, Custodian, and Short-term Instructional Aide positions
- Approval of monthly warrants from 8/18/2022 through 9/01/2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 23, 2022, at Gonzales High School Library. The board will consider several action items, including a $120,000 agreement for a teacher induction program, a $10,000 coaching services contract, and ratification of contracts entered by the superintendent. The agenda also includes routine consent items, informational reports, and a closed session for student discipline and potential litigation.
- Approve $120,000 MOU with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools for teacher induction program (15 teachers/year, 3-year term)
- Approve $10,000 coaching services agreement with HJV, LLC for superintendent support
- Ratify contracts entered by superintendent as of 8/17/2022 per Board Policy 3312
- Approve monthly warrants from 8-4-22 through 8-23-22
- Approve personnel actions (certificated and classified assignments, new positions)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving one potential case. The board will also take public comments on closed session items and may report any action taken after reconvening.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Public comments on closed session items
- Possible action report after closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, recognitions, and reports. Key action items include approving adult education courses for 2022/23, creating a new College & Career Center Technician position at Gonzales High School funded by CTEIG, and revising the classified salary schedule. The board will also consider consent items such as minutes, warrants, personnel actions, and surplus items.
- Approve new 1.0 FTE College & Career Center Technician at Gonzales High School, total cost $72,319 (CTEIG funds)
- Approve Adult Education courses for 2022/23 school year
- Revisions to the Classified Salary Schedule
- Approve monthly warrants from June 23 to July 21, 2022
- Recognize 9 certificated employees granted tenure status
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board is holding a special study session that includes a closed session for labor negotiations with the Gonzales Teachers Association and a workshop on governance practices led by CSBA consultant Dr. Sepideh Yeoh. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the governance workshop.
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (Gonzales Teachers Association)
- Work study session: Good Beginnings Workshop on governance practices, roles, and goal setting
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board is holding a special meeting, primarily to discuss and potentially act on the appointment of a Director of Special Education, Health Services & Preschool in closed session. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items, with the main substantive item being the closed-session personnel appointment.
- Closed session item: Public Employee Appointment/Employment for Director of Special Education, Health Services & Preschool
- Public comment on agenda items via email (450 words or less) due two hours before meeting
- Board members: Celeste Daniel, Araceli Flores, Jose Lopez, Maria Cuevas, Cesar Ayon
- Meeting at 600 Elko Street, Gonzales, CA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct closed session conferences regarding labor negotiations with unrepresented employees, CSEA, and GTA. The open session includes reports from various school sites and the approval of probationary certificated staff for the 2022/2023 school year.
- Labor negotiations with Unrepresented Employees, CSEA, and GTA
- Appointment of probationary certificated staff for the 2022/2023 school year
- Approval of donations including $200 and $100 for GHS scholarships and $100 for Fairview Middle School
- Approval of monthly warrants from May 26 to June 2, 2022
- Review of student discipline and confidential student matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address closed session items. The primary subject for discussion was a public employee appointment or employment regarding the Superintendent.
- Closed session discussion regarding Superintendent appointment/employment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing to select a preferred map for by-trustee area elections and adopt Resolution No. 2021-22-26. This action follows a February 2022 letter from LULAC District 12 alleging the current at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act. The Board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and continue the use of remote teleconferencing provisions under AB 361.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-22-26 to initiate by-trustee area elections with the Monterey County Committee
- Public hearing on four proposed trustee area maps (Plans A-D) and election sequencing
- Approval of continued use of remote teleconferencing pursuant to AB 361
- Approval of minutes from the April 26, 2022, and May 10, 2022, regular board meetings
- Public hearing on initial proposals for Classified Bargaining Unit reopener negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct the second statutorily required public hearing on four proposed by-trustee area maps, following a California Voting Rights Act demand and a board resolution to transition from at-large elections. The board will also enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the interim superintendent and the superintendent. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Second public hearing on proposed trustee area maps (Plans A, B, C, D) to replace at-large election system
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employee: Chief Business Official
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employee: Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Gonzales High School Library. The main item is a public hearing on four proposed trustee area maps, following a LULAC demand and board resolution to transition from at-large to by-trustee area elections. The board will also receive informational reports on scholarships, health services, math adoption, parent engagement, a virtual academy, and a volunteer list, and will act on a consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and a fundraising proposal.
- Public hearing on proposed by-trustee area maps (Plans A-D) after LULAC CVRA demand
- Discussion on Board of Trustees scholarship process and procedures
- Informational report on Student Health Services (Perlin)
- Math Adoption Plan presentation (Barba)
- Approve monthly warrants from April 28 to May 3, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting to conduct business in closed session. Items included discussions regarding student discipline, labor negotiations with the GTA and CSEA, and public employee matters.
- Closed session: Student Discipline and Other Confidential Student Matters
- Closed session: Labor negotiations with Gonzales Teachers Association (GTA)
- Closed session: Labor negotiations with California School Employees Association (CSEA)
- Closed session: Public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold its second public hearing on transitioning from at-large to by-trustee area elections, following a CVRA demand from LULAC. The board will also receive a demographer's presentation on drawing trustee area boundaries. Other items include reports on at-risk students, summer maintenance projects, and capital projects, plus routine consent agenda approvals.
- Second public hearing on trustee area composition prior to drawing maps (Elections Code 10010(a)(1))
- Demographer SchoolWorks, Inc. presentation on drawing trustee area boundaries
- Report on academic at-risk students grades 8-12
- Routine maintenance summer 2022 projects and capital projects presentations
- Approve monthly warrants from April 7-15, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, at Gonzales High School. The board will consider action items including ratifying contracts, approving travel requests, purchasing a livestock trailer, and opening new staff positions. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.
- Ratify contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of March 31, 2022 (fiscal impact, budgeted)
- Approve $46,120 purchase of a new livestock trailer
- Transfer bond funding source for Fairview Middle School library furniture from Measure J to Measure G
- Open one School Psychologist position for 2022/2023 at $161,906 total cost
- Open one temporary Counselor position at Gonzales High School at $132,613 total cost
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the search and selection of a superintendent with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, and to consider options to address an instructional minute shortfall at Gonzales High School. The board will also hold a closed session for labor negotiations with the Gonzales Teachers Association.
- Discussion of superintendent search and selection with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding Gonzales Teachers Association
- Action on options to mitigate instructional minute shortfall at Gonzales High School for 2021-2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees is reviewing proposals from two firms to conduct a search for a new Superintendent. The meeting also includes decisions on several personnel assignments, including new teaching positions at Fairview Middle School and La Gloria Elementary.
- Selection of search firm for Superintendent between CSBA McPherson & Jacobson, LLC and Hazard, Young, Attea Associates (HYA)
- Approval of $132,912 for a new 6th Grade Teacher position at Fairview Middle School
- Approval of $132,912 for a new Special Education SDC Teacher position at Fairview Middle School
- $4,500 travel request for Assistant Principals to attend leadership academy in Denver, CO
- Approval of $161,906 for a new School Psychologist position for the 2022/2023 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to consider appointing an interim superintendent, confer with a labor negotiator regarding that position, and discuss potential litigation. The board will also take public comment on these closed session items before adjourning to closed session and reconvening to report any actions taken.
- Closed session item: appointment of interim superintendent
- Closed session item: conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employee (interim superintendent)
- Closed session item: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 20 minutes total per subject
- Meeting held in person at Gonzales High School Library, 501 Fifth Street, Gonzales, CA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to consider appointing an interim superintendent and to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation (Monique Martinez v. Gonzales Unified School District, Case No. 22CV000554). The board will also reconvene in open session to report any action taken. Public comments are limited to agenda items and must be submitted in writing before the meeting.
- Closed session item: Public Employee Appointment: Interim Superintendent
- Closed session item: Conference with legal counsel regarding litigation Monique Martinez v. Gonzales Unified School District, Case No. 22CV000554
- Reconvene to open session to report action taken
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to discuss various administrative items including personnel appointments and reports from school sites. The agenda included the consideration of two bus grants intended to reduce emissions and fuel costs.
- $2,765.58 bus grant from North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District
- $10.50 bus grant from Central Coast Community Energy and CA Air Resources Board
- Appointment of a Certificated Substitute Teacher
- Appointment of a Probationary Instructional Aide I at LGES
- Approval of monthly warrants for February 17 through March 24, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting on February 22, 2022, starting with closed session at 5:35 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider action items including a $438,284.06 contract with AMS.NET for fiber cabling upgrades, adoption of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan, and approval of the 2021/22 Comprehensive School Safety Plan. Closed session items include potential litigation under the California Voting Rights Act and personnel appointments.
- Approval of AMS.NET contract for fiber cabling upgrade at $438,284.06, 90% E-Rate funded
- Adoption of Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan
- Approval of 2021/22 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
- Side letter agreements with GTA and CSEA regarding Saturday School and new classification
- Approval of contracts entered into by Superintendent as of February 15, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board of Trustees will review various personnel appointments, including adult education instructors and athletic coaches. The meeting also includes a first reading of the Fairview Middle School Student Achievement Plan and an update on the Monterey County Treasurer's Investment Report.
- Appointment of multiple hourly Adult Ed instructors for ESL, HiSET, and workforce preparation
- Review of Monterey County Treasurer's Investment Report showing $2,945,448 in estimated quarterly income
- First reading of the 2021/22 Single Plan for Student Achievement for Fairview Middle School
- Approval of a $2,059.00 travel request for a school psychologist to attend a convention in Boston
- Ratification of district contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of February 3, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single discussion item: equitable grading. The board will hear public comments on this topic and discuss it as an information item. No formal action is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of equitable grading (agenda item 6.1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by open session action items. Key decisions include ratifying contracts, approving a $60,270 speech therapy agreement, and adopting resolutions to continue teleconferenced meetings and support school facility funding applications. The board will also receive reports on school accountability, student recognition, and district updates.
- Approval of $60,270 agreement with Boca Grande Speech Therapy Inc for speech and language services
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-22-12 to continue teleconferenced meetings under AB 361
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-22-13 supporting applications for school facility funding
- Ratification of contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of January 20, 2022
- Recognition of Alejandro Ramirez as Migrant Education Program Honor Student of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation tool, with no discussion of an actual evaluation. The board will also receive a one-time funding update from staff. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Discussion of the Superintendent's Evaluation Tool (no actual evaluation discussion)
- One-time funding update provided by staff