Gonzales Unified School District public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Board will conduct its annual reorganization, including electing a new President, Clerk, and appointing the Superintendent as Secretary. The meeting also includes discussions on labor negotiations and facilities project updates.
- Election of 2024 Board President and Clerk
- Appointment of Superintendent as Board Secretary for 2024
- Public hearing regarding Certificated Bargaining Unit Reopener Negotiations
- Donation of $1,200 to GHS Football from Jaime Madera
- Donation of $575.00 to GHS Class of 2025 from Immanuel Restaurant Group
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, labor, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. Key items include reviewing the Gonzales Teachers Association's initial contract proposal for 2022-2025, a Williams Settlement compliance report, and routine consent agenda items like warrants, surplus, donations, and personnel changes.
- Review of GTA initial proposal for 2022-2025 contract
- Williams Settlement quarterly report for July-September 2023
- Monterey County Treasurer's investment report as of September 30, 2023
- Donations: $1,015 to GHS Girls Golf, $200 to GHS Band, $1,000 and $500 to FMS Class of 2024
- Approval of monthly warrants and surplus items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session. The board will discuss possible action on board member remuneration and benefits, and receive presentations from the Educational Services and Student Services departments. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations with employee organizations.
- Discussion and possible action on Board Bylaw 9250 regarding board member remuneration, reimbursement, and benefits
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding Gonzales Teachers Association and CSEA Chapter 756
- Educational Services Department presentation
- Student Services Department presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline, personnel matters, and the superintendent's evaluation. In open session, the board will hear a presentation on 2022/2023 CAASPP student achievement data, consider ratifying contracts entered into by the superintendent, and approve several field trip requests. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as warrants, surplus items, donations, and personnel changes.
- 2022/2023 CAASPP student achievement data presentation
- Ratification of contracts entered into by superintendent (e.g., Digitalmine and Consulting, TESS Consulting Group, UC Santa Cruz EPC)
- Travel request for 100 Fairview Middle School students to CSU Fresno on Nov 8, 2023
- Travel request for 45 seniors to San Francisco State University on Nov 9, 2023 ($5,000 from GEAR-UP)
- Approval of emergency permits for four employees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, and student matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving minutes, consent agenda items, and several action items, including a resolution to authorize the 2023 Series C general obligation bonds under Measure K. They will also review first-read revisions to board policies on student records, search and seizure, and education for homeless and foster youth, and consider final approval of high school graduation requirement changes.
- Resolution No. 2023-24-10 authorizing 2023 Series C bonds under Measure K (2020 election, $37M authorized)
- First read of policy revisions: BP/AR 5125 Student Records, BP 5145.12 Search and Seizure, BP/AR 6173 Education for Homeless Children, BP/AR 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth, BP 6154 Homework-Makeup Work
- Approval of BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements and Exhibit (1) AR 6146.1
- Ratification of contracts entered by Superintendent (as of 10/06/2023), including M.C. Kimball & Associates, LLC and Student Support Services Solutions, Inc.
- Consent agenda: monthly warrants, surplus items, donations ($375 to Fairview Middle School Athletics, $200 to Gonzales High School FFA), and personnel actions
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 ratifying superintendent contracts, approving a revised FFA events calendar with travel beyond 100 miles, and applying for a grant to replace diesel buses with electric ones. The board will also consider personnel assignments and permits for several employees.
- Ratify contracts entered by superintendent as of 09/21/2023, including Digitalmine Consulting, CAPSLO Leasing, Kern County Camp Keep, Ivy League Project, MCOE Preschool Playground, and The Epicenter
- Approve revised Gonzales High School FFA events calendar and beyond-100-mile travel request for 2023/24
- Apply for HVIP Bus Replacement Grant for hybrid and zero-emission buses
- Approve donations totaling $1,975 from Metzer Farms, Elizabeth Silva, Michael Franscioni, William Starling, and Monterey County Swiss Rifle Club
- Approve monthly warrants from 9/21/2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session for personnel matters, followed by open session items including recognitions, information reports, and consent agenda approvals. Key actions include accepting a $100,000 College and Career Access Pathways grant for dual enrollment, approving surplus items, donations, and personnel changes. The board will also hear reports on the Adult School, Unaudited Actuals, and various school updates.
- Accept $100,000 College and Career Access Pathways Grant FY 2023/24 for dual enrollment partnership
- Approve donation of equipment valued at $5,600 from Art of Palliative Care for Home Health Aide program
- Approve surplus items and monthly warrants from 9/07/2023
- Ratify contracts entered into by Superintendent per Board Policy 3312
- Recognize Teresa Cabrera for tenure status
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by open session. The board will consider consent items including a $250,000 Middle College and Early College grant, personnel actions, and donations, plus action items to ratify superintendent contracts and grant tenure to six certificated employees. Information items include a capital projects update and school reports.
- Consider accepting Middle College and Early College Grant FY 2023/24 in the amount of $250,000
- Ratify contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of 08/17/2023 (per Board Policy 3312)
- Grant tenure status to six certificated employees for 2023/2024 school year
- Approve and accept donation of $2,500 from Julian John Macias to Betty Macias Scholarship Fund
- Approve monthly warrants from 8/10/2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board and City Council meet jointly to hear presentations on the city manager's fiscal year priorities, the youth council's summer immersion program, and a district report. The board then holds a regular meeting, including a public hearing on textbook sufficiency, closed session on personnel and legal matters, and consent agenda items such as warrants, surplus items, donations, and a grant.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2023/24
- Accept American Rescue Plan-ESSER III Summer Program Grant FY 2023/24 for $135,000
- Approve monthly warrants from 7/13/2023 through 8/03/2023
- Approve surplus items
- Approve and accept donation of $250 from Lashley Family Trust to Betty Macias Scholarship Fund
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session to discuss and review board policies on salary schedules and a 'Me Too' clause, consider a resolution on fireworks sales within Gonzales, receive department updates, and discuss goals for the 2023/24 school year. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Review of Board Policies: Salary Schedules - Step & Placement and Me Too Clause for Unrepresented Employees
- Review of Resolution No. 2023-24-04 regarding sale and use of fireworks within City of Gonzales
- Updates from Executive Cabinet on district departments
- Discussion and possible action on 2023/24 SY goals and priorities
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release and appointment/employment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session meeting. The board will consider approving a $49,710 Agricultural Career Technical Education (Ag CTE) Incentive Grant application for 2023-24, and will review several board policies and receive governance training. The meeting also includes closed session items on public employee discipline and appointment.
- Approve submittal of Ag CTE Incentive Grant application for 2023-24, $49,710
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Closed session: public employee appointment/employment
- Board policies review: working remotely, graduation policy, salary schedules, conference attendance, board budget/expenses, 'Me Too' clause
- Board governance training by Lozano Smith attorneys
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly decide on the type of playing field surface to install, following a presentation by consultant Luis Vargas. The board will hear public comments and may take action to direct staff on the material choice.
- Presentation on playing field material funded by Measure K
- Discussion and possible action on playing field surface material
- Fiscal impact noted for the action item
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 20 minutes per topic
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will consider consent items including surplus items, warrants, and a legal services contract, plus action items such as contract ratifications, adult education courses, resolutions, and several MOUs with employee unions. The board will also vote on agreements for behavioral specialist services, special education services, and transportation.
- Contract with Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law for legal services FY 2023-24
- Behavioral Specialist Service Agreement with Breakthrough Behavioral, LLC for $100,000
- MOU with South Monterey County JUSD for special education services for $130,000
- Transportation services agreement with ADRIOT for $101,906.80
- MOUs with CSEA and GTA regarding emergency closures, summer projects, and stipends
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting to interview four candidates for a vacant Board of Education seat and consider a provisional appointment. The vacancy was created by a resignation on May 19, 2023, and the seat is at-large through December 2024. The Board will also consider nominating a Clerk for the Board of Trustees.
- Interview and provisional appointment of a new Board of Education Trustee to fill a vacancy
- Candidates: Jean Femmister, Jose Chavez, Jose Medina, Janet Pacheco
- Consideration of nomination for Clerk of the Board of Trustees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session for labor negotiations, personnel, and student matters. In open session, the board will consider adopting the 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the original budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, along with several personnel and contract approvals. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as surplus declaration, warrants, donations, and personnel changes.
- Adoption of 2023-24 LCAP and original budget for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of $473,782 agreement with Hartnell Community College for Adult Education funding
- Ratification of superintendent-entered contracts as of 06/22/2023
- Public disclosure of salary increases for unrepresented employees (AB 1200)
- Approval of donations totaling $385 (Rigo Trujillo $150, Hermenegilda Lopez $35, American Legion Auxiliary $200)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold public hearings on the 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the preliminary budget, both required before adoption. The board will also consider ratifying contracts entered into by the superintendent, approving surplus items, warrants, personnel changes, and donations, and will report actions from closed session on labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 LCAP (goals, actions, expenditures)
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 preliminary budget
- Ratify contracts entered into by superintendent as of 06/09/2023 (including MCOE Physical Therapy Services, Renaissance)
- Approve surplus items and monthly warrants from 5/4/2023
- Approve donations: $6,783.41 from CA Dept. of Corrections for GHS Track & Field, $150 from Eva Rios for music, $100 from Elizabeth Silva for scholarship, $150 from Marie Lenzi for ASB
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2023, at Gonzales High School Library. The board will vote on several action items, including a 10% salary increase for certificated personnel as part of a tentative agreement with the Gonzales Teachers' Association, and a $475,000 service agreement with Fused Learning LLC. The agenda also includes a closed session for labor negotiations, student discipline, and potential litigation, followed by public comments and reports from schools and the superintendent.
- Approve tentative agreement with GTA for 10% salary increase effective July 1, 2022
- Approve $475,000 service agreement with Fused Learning LLC for Innovation Centers, Summer Academy, Saturday School, ASES, and ELOP
- Approve donations: $300 from Gonzales Rotary for FMS Boys' Basketball Tournament, $4,068.40 from Snap Mobile Inc. to GHS Softball
- Closed session topics include labor negotiations with CSEA and GTA, and two potential litigation cases
- Approve minutes of March 28, 2023 regular board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 3, 2023, at Gonzales High School Library. The primary purpose is a closed-session discussion and evaluation of the Superintendent, with a public comment period before the closed session. The board will also approve the agenda and reconvene in open session to report any action taken.
- Closed session item: Superintendent's Evaluation (Discussion, Information)
- Public comment period on closed session items before adjourning to closed session
- Reconvene to open session to report action taken on closed session item
- Meeting location: Gonzales High School Library, 501 Fifth Street, Gonzales, CA
- Board members: Celeste Daniel, Araceli Flores, Cesar Ayon, Maria Cuevas, Melissa Morales
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comments, and a public hearing on classified bargaining unit reopeners. Action items include ratifying superintendent-entered contracts, accepting the 2021/22 audit report, and awarding a $253,015 bid for new playground equipment at La Gloria Elementary School. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as surplus items, warrants, and personnel changes.
- Award bid for new play equipment at La Gloria Elementary School to Ross Recreation Equipment for $253,015.00
- Ratify contracts entered into by the Superintendent, including those with Linda Coyne, Rosie Alvarez, GTA Summer Programs MOU, Foundation for California Community Colleges, and EV Connect
- Accept 2021/22 audit report presented by Christy White
- Public hearing on initial proposals for classified bargaining unit reopeners with CSEA
- Approve consent agenda items including surplus items, monthly warrants, and personnel assignments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board is holding a special meeting with closed session items to plan the superintendent's evaluation and to confer with labor negotiators regarding contracts with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 756 and the Gonzales Teachers Association (GTA). The board will also take public comments on these closed session items before adjourning to closed session and reconvening to report any action taken.
- Closed session: Superintendent's evaluation planning
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators regarding CSEA Chapter 756 and GTA
- Public comments on closed session items
- Reconvene to open session to report action taken
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items on student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will consider approving a $3 million general obligation bond issuance (2023 Series B) under the 2020 Measure K election, a $135,000 ESSER III summer program grant, and several routine consent items including warrants and personnel actions.
- Resolution to issue up to $3 million in General Obligation Bonds, 2020 Election, 2023 Series B
- Accept 2022-23 American Rescue Plan-ESSER III Summer Program Grant of $135,000
- Ratify contracts entered into by the Superintendent as of 03/09/23
- Approve monthly warrants from 3/02/23 through 3/9/23
- Resolution to reduce/eliminate classified management services for 2023/2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, labor, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will discuss a bond resolution for Measure K Series B, receive a presentation on 2022/23 demographics and enrollment projections, and hear reports from schools and the superintendent. Action items include ratifying contracts and adopting the 2022/23 Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
- Discussion of Measure K Series B bond resolution with financial advisor Dale Scott and underwriter Oppenheimer
- 2022/23 Demographics and Enrollment Projections presentation by Ken Reynolds, SchoolWorks Inc.
- Ratification of contracts entered into by the Superintendent, including MOU with CSUMB Educational Talent Search and Olinga Learning
- Adoption of the 2022/23 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
- Approval of surplus items and monthly warrants from 2/10/23 through 2/23/23
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comments, and informational reports. The board will review first readings of Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) and Title I Parent Involvement Plans for three schools, along with School Accountability Report Cards and a treasurer's investment report. The consent agenda includes approval of surplus items.
- First reading of 2022/23 SPSA for La Gloria Elementary, Fairview Middle, and Gonzales High School
- First reading of Title I Parent Involvement Plans for all three schools
- 2021/22 School Accountability Report Cards for district schools
- Monterey County Treasurer's Investment Report as of December 31, 2022 (estimated income $11,952,629)
- Approval of surplus items (consent agenda)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comments, and reports from staff and schools. Action items include ratifying contracts entered by the superintendent and approving a multi-year agreement with Hatching Results LLC for counseling services. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as surplus items, warrants, and personnel changes.
- Accept 2022-23 ASES grant of $356,094.97
- Approve Hatching Results LLC contract for $153,000 (FY2022/23-2024/25)
- Ratify contracts including Hartnell Community College District, Digitalmine & Consulting, CSBA, M.C. Kimball, SchoolWorks, AVID
- Approve monthly warrants from 12/08/22 through 1/19/23
- Approve surplus items and personnel assignment orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
This regular board meeting of the Gonzales Unified School District was canceled. The agenda included routine items such as approving minutes, personnel actions, and consent agenda items, as well as action items on contracts and grants. No decisions were made at this meeting.
- Accept 2022-23 ASES grant of $356,094.97
- Contract with Hatching Results LLC for $153,000 over three years
- License agreement with Subject Technologies Inc for $70,000
- Award bid to Class Leasing LLC for portable buildings
- Ratify contracts entered by superintendent as of 01/06/23