Lincoln Unified School District public meetings in 2021
25 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter Executive Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and setting the 2022 meeting schedule. The board will also consider approving the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant plan, ratify payment reports, and hear the First Interim Report on the school's finances. A closed session on employee discipline precedes the open session.
- Elect officers: President, Vice President/Clerk, and Secretary Kelly Dextraze
- Set 2022 regular meeting dates (Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 2, May 19, Jun 15, Sep 21, Oct 26, Dec 15)
- Joint meeting with Lincoln USD Board on Jan 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm
- Approve Educator Effectiveness Block Grant plan (2021-2026)
- Ratify payment reports for Oct and Nov 2020
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees held an organizational meeting to elect its 2022 leadership and establish a meeting calendar. The Board also reviewed student study trip requests, personnel matters, and annual development fee accounting.
- Elected Jenny Van De Pol as Board President
- Elected Ashley Jones as Vice President/Clerk
- Approved wrestling tournament trips with lodging costs of $1,696.00 and $548.00
- Approved Washington, DC International Music Festival trip for approximately 100 students
- Adopted Resolution 21-38 regarding the annual accounting of development fees
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session to discuss School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA), which outline how state and federal funds will be used to improve academic performance. Principals will present components of their plans; formal approval will occur at a later regular board meeting. The agenda also includes public comment on agendized items and procedural items.
- Study session on School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Public comment limited to agendized items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Next regular meeting scheduled for November 17, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, litigation, labor negotiations, and student matters, followed by an open session. The board approved consent items including study trips, a consultant, personnel actions, payments, contracts, and surplus property, as well as the district's initial contract proposal to the CSEA and School Plans for Student Achievement.
- Approved extended study trips for Lincoln High School sports teams to San Diego and Fresno, with lodging costs up to $6,000 for basketball, $400 for cross country, and $3,830 for soccer.
- Approved consultant Robert Kroff for drama support at Don Riggio Elementary School, paid $800 per production plus up to $200 for supplies.
- Ratified delegated contracts with Nearpod, Pear Deck, and RoHealth.
- Approved surplus district property for sale or disposal.
- Adopted the district's initial contract proposal to the California School Employees Association (CSEA).
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the California School Employees Association's initial contract proposal, consider adopting a COVID-19 mitigation plan policy, and ratify an emergency resolution for mold abatement at Lincoln High School's Performing Arts Center. The board will also act on student expulsions, personnel matters, and a study trip for Sierra Middle School students.
- Public hearing on CSEA initial contract proposal (Government Code Section 3547)
- Adopt Board Policy 0470 - COVID-19 Mitigation Plan (second reading)
- Ratify Resolution 21-33 for emergency mold repair at Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center
- Approve .1875 FTE Clerk Typist for Special Education at Riverbrook, estimated $6,800 annual cost
- Approve extended study trip for 4 Sierra Middle School students to CASL conference, ~$575 per student
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will meet in closed session to discuss employment matters, then reconvene in open session. Key actions include approving a ground lease and joint use agreement with St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church for the adjacent green space, with lease payments of $30,000 per year and 5% escalations in 2026 and 2031. The board will also consider consent items including minutes, personnel matters, and payment reports, and receive reports on return-to-school updates, CAASPP test results, and year-end financial statements.
- Approval of Ground Lease and Joint Use Agreement with St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church for green space adjacent to the school, $30,000/year with 5% escalation in 2026 and 2031
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from June 23, 2021, personnel matters, and payment reports for July, August, and September 2021
- Closed session on employment of consulting teachers (2 positions)
- Superintendent's report on 2021-22 school year return-to-school update and CAASPP results from Spring 2021
- Unaudited year-end financial statements for 2020-2021 (Fund 09) presented for information
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to approve contract renewals for five district administrators and discuss the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. The meeting also addressed ESSER III expenditure planning and various business service items.
- Approved employment agreements for Associate Superintendents of HR, Business Services, and Education Services, as well as Directors of Special Education and Business Services
- First reading of Board Policy 0470 regarding the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
- Approval of a Lincoln High School senior trip to Disneyland costing approximately $385 per student
- Acceptance of a Keenan Claim for vehicle repairs totaling $5,987.95
- Ratification of a gift report totaling $4,050.00 in donations
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will vote on consent items including personnel changes, payment reports, and contracts, and will hold a public hearing on the sufficiency of instructional materials for 2021-22. They will also consider revisions to admission criteria for the Civic Pride Independent Academy and a staff reclassification.
- Closed session: student matters (2 cases), public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Ratify payment reports for August 2021 (district and JMC Charter)
- Ratify delegated contracts (e.g., WSJ, TreeRing, Lifetouch, Inland Bus Systems)
- Adopt Resolution 21-29 certifying sufficient instructional materials for 2021-22
- Approve revisions to Civic Pride Independent Academy admission criteria
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to approve several personnel changes and educational contracts for the 2021-22 school year. Key decisions included establishing a new Parent Educator position and a School Nurse position, as well as approving an online learning tool for TK-5 students.
- Approved $27,225 contract with Edmentum for Calvert Digital online instruction
- Established 1.0 FTE Parent Educator position at an estimated annual cost of $56,346
- Approved new 1.0 FTE School Nurse position at an estimated cost of $122,114
- Ratified a gift report totaling $6,300 in donations to district schools
- Approved the Lincoln High School Student Handbook for the 2021-22 school year
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to approve a $22.9 million committed fund balance to protect educational services from revenue shortfalls. The board also approved revisions to independent study policies based on new state legislation and suspended athletic eligibility requirements for fall sports. Additionally, the board authorized a partnership with the Crescendo Education Group for grading equity training and approved a staffing increase for human resources.
- Approved Resolution 21-22 establishing a $22,915,000 committed fund balance
- Approved agreement with Joe Feldman of Crescendo Education Group for professional development
- Approved revision to Board Policy 6158 and new Administrative Regulation 6158 for Independent Study
- Approved suspension of eligibility requirements in Board Policy 6145 for fall 2021 sports
- Approved ProCare Therapy consultant request at $60/hour for nursing services
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on July 7, 2021, covering closed-session student disciplinary matters, consent agenda approvals, and planning for the 2021-22 school year. The board approved personnel actions, a study trip, payment reports, delegated contracts, a gift report, a site visit schedule, and a master consultant list, among other items.
- Approved student matters including 2 expulsions and 1 readmission (closed session, action carried with Maxwell Green abstaining)
- Approved extended study trip for Lincoln High girls tennis to Fresno, Sept 9-11, 2021, with ~$1,500 lodging paid by Girls' Tennis
- Ratified payment reports and delegated contracts including MOUs with East Valley Ed Ctr, Lifeworks, Kadiant LLC, Illuminate Educa, KYA Services, YMCA, CCHAT Center, and SJC Special Assessment Agreements
- Approved 2021-22 Master Consultant and Master Contract List
- Approved adding .5 FTE and .125 FTE Clerk Typist positions for Enrollment Services at estimated annual cost of $33,205 funded by LCFF
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board approved the 2021 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and established a new 18-hour/week Paraprofessional I position. The board also adopted three resolutions authorizing teachers to work outside their specific credential areas. All motions passed with a unanimous vote from the five board members.
- Approved the 2021 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Established an 18 hour/week Paraprofessional I position with an annual cost not exceeding $15,000
- Adopted Resolution 21-01 authorizing certificated service outside of credential area with units
- Adopted Resolution 21-02 authorizing certificated service outside of credential area with skills and experience
- Adopted Resolution 21-03 authorizing certificated service outside of credential area with verification of competence
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on June 23, 2021, covering closed session items (personnel, student expulsions, litigation) and open session actions. The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel matters, contracts, payment reports, and a facilities policy waiver for a vaccine clinic, plus a resolution for preschool funding and a gift report.
- Approved consent agenda including ratification of delegated contracts and payment reports
- Waived Board Policy 1330 for vaccine clinics at Lincoln High School gymnasium on June 18 and July 9, 2021
- Adopted Resolution 21-17 for Child Development Contract 2021-22 with ~$1,582,289 in state preschool funding
- Approved Gift Report totaling $28,100 in donations
- Took action on 4 student expulsion cases (details in closed session)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special open session to take public comment on two items scheduled for adoption at the June 23 regular meeting: the 2021-2022 budget and the final Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). No votes were taken; the board only listened to public input.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 budget, available for review in the Business Office and attached to the agenda
- Public hearing on the final LCAP, required by Education Code sections 42238-07 and 52060-52077
- Budget and LCAP to be presented for adoption at the June 23, 2021 regular board meeting
- Public comment limited to agendized items, with a 3-minute speaking limit per person
- Next regular meeting announced for June 23, 2021
John McCandless Charter School
The Executive Board of John McCandless Charter School will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, principal, and board members, plus public comment. Action items include approving the March 3, 2021 minutes, changing two meeting dates, approving the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan, personnel matters, and payment reports. The board will also review a draft of the 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
- Approve minutes of March 3, 2021
- Change June 16, 2021 meeting to June 23, 2021 and October 20, 2021 to October 27, 2021
- Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan (includes 2021 Summer Program)
- Approve employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments and other personnel matters
- Ratify payment reports for March and April 2021
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting in regular session to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with personnel, contracts, and field trips. The board also recognizes student achievements, including the Math Tournament team, State Seal of Biliteracy recipients, and graduating seniors, and proclaims Classified School Employee Week.
- Approved consent agenda including ratification of delegated contracts (Xerox, Pacific Shredding)
- Approved extended field trips: Sierra Middle School Envolve training ($1,250) and Lincoln High CADA camp ($250/student)
- Approved consultant requests: free water education program and $2,000 trauma-informed practices training
- Approved petty cash funds totaling $575 across departments
- Adopted Resolution 21-14 for temporary interfund transfers
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the initial contract proposal to the California School Employees Association and a tentative agreement with the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association. The board will also consider consent items including personnel matters, payment reports, and contracts for school lunch services.
- Public hearing on initial contract proposal to CSEA for 2020-2021
- Public hearing on tentative agreement with Lincoln Unified Teachers Association
- Ratify payment reports and delegated contracts
- Approve 2021-22 CIF representatives Lori Green and Brian Gray
- Approve study trip for Sierra Middle School students to CADA Leadership Camp
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, public comment, and action items. Key decisions include expanding in-person instruction to four days per week for grades TK-12, adopting a resolution supporting Asian and Pacific Islander communities, and approving a short-term suspension of high school graduation requirements. The board will also consider consent items such as personnel matters, payment reports, and a consultant request.
- Approve expansion of in-person instruction to four days per week for grades TK-12
- Adopt Resolution 21-09 supporting people of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry
- Approve short-term suspension of Board Policy 6146.1 on high school graduation requirements
- Approve consultant request for John Collins Productions, cost not to exceed $530.00
- Approve gift report totaling $1,735.00
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for a work study session on governance practices, led by CSBA consultant Sepideh Yeoh. The session covers unity of purpose, roles, responsibilities, norms, and protocols. Public comment is limited to agendized items, with a 3-minute limit per speaker. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021.
- Work study session on governance practices with CSBA consultant Sepideh Yeoh
- Public comment limited to agendized items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Next regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 21-08 to implement a hybrid instructional model for returning to in-person learning. The Board also approved Resolution 21-06 to eliminate certain certificated positions due to overstaffing. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates to student eligibility for extracurricular activities and the district's second interim financial report.
- Approval of Resolution 21-08 regarding return to in-person learning
- Approval of Resolution 21-06 for certificated layoffs
- Temporary revision to Board Policy 6145 regarding eighth grade promotion and dance eligibility
- Waiver of Board Policy 1330 to allow lifeguard recertification at Lincoln High School pool
- Approval of the 2020-21 Second Interim Report showing General Fund revenues of $113,248,840
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board is meeting virtually to discuss and act on several items, including approving meeting minutes, revising enrollment priorities policy, and receiving an update on plans for reopening in-person instruction. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, principal, and business office, and take public comment.
- Approve minutes from January 27, 2021 regular meeting
- Revision to Board Policy 5116.1 - Enrollment Priorities
- Update on status of re-opening schools for in-person instruction
- Ratify payment reports for December 2020 and January 2021
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees, held as a work study session focused on governance training. The board and cabinet members will participate in a session led by CSBA Consultant Sepideh Yeoh on governance practices, including unity of purpose, roles, responsibilities, norms, and protocols. Public comment is limited to agendized items only, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2021.
- Work study session on governance practices with CSBA Consultant Sepideh Yeoh
- Public comment period for agendized items only, 8:00-8:30 a.m.
- Next regular meeting set for February 24, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the initial contract proposal from the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA), as required by state law. The board will also consider consent items including the LCAP timeline, a consultant contract for ethnic studies professional development, and a waiver of facility fees for YMCA child care. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and student matters.
- Public hearing on LUTA initial contract proposal
- Approve LCAP timeline for 2021-22
- Contract with UC Davis History Project: 30 hours at $1,000/hour for ethnic studies PD
- Waive Board Policy 1330 facility fees for YMCA child care at Porter campus through May 27, 2021
- Gift report totaling $4,350
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to adopt updates to the Lincoln High School Course Catalog and approve revisions to sexual harassment policy. The meeting also included reports on declining student attendance and its projected impact on district funding.
- Adoption of the Lincoln High School Course Catalog with updated graduation requirements and course offerings
- Approval of revisions to Board Policy 5145.7 regarding Sexual Harassment
- Report of a projected $3,832,238 decrease in LCFF funding due to a drop in average daily attendance
- Report of an estimated $420,462 funding decrease due to changes in the unduplicated student count
- Closed session discussions regarding public employee discipline and labor negotiations with CSEA and LUTA
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees and the John McCandless Charter School Executive Board held a joint meeting, followed by a regular board meeting. The board approved consent items including a $5,000 consultant for Positive Behavior Intervention Support training, a $36,000 contract with Presence Learning for speech and language services, and a resolution delegating personnel matters. The agenda also included public comments, reports, and a closed session for labor negotiations.
- Approved $5,000 consultant Ken Fitzgerald for PBIS training from Feb 10 to Jun 30, 2021
- Approved $36,000 contract with Presence Learning for speech services, plus $1,125 per additional student
- Adopted Resolution 21-01 delegating personnel matters to Superintendent and HR
- Ratified payment reports for December 2020
- Closed session for employee discipline and labor negotiations with LUTA