Lincoln Unified School District public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for public employee discipline, dismissal, or release, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving nominees for the 2023-2025 CSBA Delegate Assembly election and establishing Student Apprentice positions in Information Technology and Classroom Aides/Para-professionals. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session: Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release
- Action: Approve nominees for 2023-2025 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election (Region 8)
- Action: Approve establishment of Student Apprentice positions (IT and Classroom Aides/Para-professionals)
- Next meeting: Joint meeting with John McCandless Charter Executive Board on Jan 18, 2023
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and setting the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also hear reports on COVID testing plans, financial status, and personnel matters, and approve minutes and payment reports.
- Annual election of President, Vice President/Clerk, and Secretary (Kelly Dextraze as Secretary)
- Set 2023 regular meeting dates (e.g., Jan 18, Feb 1, Mar 1, May 18, Jun 27, Sep 20, Oct 25, Dec 14)
- Joint meeting with LUSD Board on Jan 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
- COVID Testing Plan required by SB 1479, approved by county health officer, to be posted in English and Spanish
- First Interim Report on district financial health (period ending Oct 31)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting, electing Ashley Jones as president and installing three newly elected trustees. The board also took action on student matters, approved minutes, and handled routine consent items including personnel changes, study trips, and a consultant request.
- Elected Ashley Jones as Board President for 2023
- Installed Trustees Bonnie Centers, Allyson Aranda, and Tivoli Walker
- Approved student matters: 6 expulsions and 9 readmissions
- Approved study trips: soccer to San Diego ($350/student) and wrestling to Napa Valley ($75/student)
- Adopted Resolution 22-30: Annual Accounting of Development Fees for 2021-22
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on November 16, 2022, with a closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by an open session. The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions, a study trip, a consultant contract, payment reports, and delegated contracts. They also approved a new policy on district-sponsored social media (first reading), revisions to policy on communication with the public, a variable term waiver, additional clerical staffing, and the LCAP timeline.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel matters, payment reports, and delegated contracts
- Approved extended study trip for Lincoln High School students to Prostart Cup in Long Beach, CA, March 5-9, 2023, cost per student ~$850
- Approved consultant contract for photo booth at Lincoln High School dances, $395 per dance, not to exceed $1000
- Approved new Board Policy 1114 on District Sponsored Social Media (first reading)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy 1100 on Communication with the Public
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with a closed session for student expulsion cases and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board approved consent items including personnel changes, a consultant contract, and contract ratifications, as well as policy updates and employment agreement amendments. They also recognized the San Joaquin Regional Transit District for providing bus service during a road closure.
- Approved consultant Greg Eibell (ELEVO) for after-school program at Tully C. Knoles, $95/hour up to $26,220
- Approved amendments to employment agreements for Associate Superintendents and Directors
- Approved policy revision allowing naloxone for opioid overdose response
- Recognized San Joaquin Regional Transit District for busing during Alexandria Place closure
- Approved student expulsion actions (8 cases)
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a 7.56% ongoing salary increase for charter employees retroactive to July 1, 2022, and a one-time 5% off-schedule payment for those completing their contract in June. The board will also consider approving a new part-time Paraprofessional I position funded by Title I at an estimated annual cost of $7,016, and will hear reports from the president, superintendent, principal, and business office. The meeting includes a closed session for public employee discipline, dismissal, or release, and public comment periods.
- 7.56% ongoing salary increase for charter employees, retroactive to July 1, 2022, plus 5% one-time off-schedule payment
- Approval of .141 FTE Paraprofessional I position for campus supervision, funded by Title I at $7,016 annually
- Ratification of September 2022 payment reports
- Approval of employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments, and other personnel matters
- 2023-2024 certificated work and instructional calendars shared as information
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by an open session. The board approved a tentative contract agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) including a 7% salary increase and health cap increase, a compensation increase for unrepresented employees, the superintendent's employment agreement, and several consent items such as personnel actions, study trips, consultant contracts, and surplus property disposal. A public hearing was held on the CSEA tentative agreement as required by AB 1200.
- Approved tentative CSEA contract: 7% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2022, health cap increase of 0.56% ($47/month) effective Nov 1, 2022, and 5% one-time off-schedule payment
- Approved 7.56% compensation increase for unrepresented employees, retroactive to July 1, 2022
- Approved employment agreement for Superintendent (motion carried 3-0-1, Previn Langham abstained)
- Approved study trips: Sierra Middle School to CASL Conference in Santa Clara (approx. $500/student) and Lincoln High School basketball to Rancho Mirage tournament (approx. $225/student)
- Approved consultant contracts: Fraeya Buhr ($600/day, max $12,000) for health/nursing services and Alti Wali ($1,000/session, max $4,000) for preschool professional development
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session to review School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) presented by principals. No formal decisions will be made; approval of the plans is scheduled for 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) per Education Code Section 64001
- Public comment limited to agendized items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Next regular meeting noted for October 19, 2022
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will hear reports from the superintendent and principal, including preliminary CAASPP test results for spring 2022, and will vote on approving the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes, personnel actions, and the 2021-22 unaudited year-end financial statements. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.
- Approve minutes of June 15, 2022 regular board meeting
- Approve employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments, and other personnel matters
- Approve 2021-22 John McCandless Unaudited Actuals, Year-End Financial Statements
- Ratify payment reports for May 2022 and April 27-September 16 expenses
- Principal Gillig to present preliminary CAASPP results for grades 3-8
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular session, including a closed session for personnel and student matters. The board will consider consent items such as personnel changes, study trip requests, consultant contracts, and payment reports, as well as a public hearing on instructional materials. Notable actions include approving an e-Sports coach stipend and additional childcare staffing.
- Approval of e-Sports coach stipend (amount not specified)
- Study trips: ~350 Lincoln High seniors to Disneyland Grad Night ($460/student), FCCLA state/national conferences, cross country invite
- Consultant contracts: DJ services ($150/hr) and photobooth ($125/hr) for student events
- Gift report totaling $13,310
- Public hearing on Resolution 22-24 for sufficiency of instructional materials
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, student matters, and a liability claim, followed by an open session. The board will discuss safety and security practices at Lincoln High School following an incident where a student was found with a loaded firearm, and will also recognize individuals for heroic acts. Other actions include approving employment agreements, student expulsions, and various consent items.
- Discussion of safety and security practices at Lincoln High School after a loaded gun incident on Aug 15, 2022
- Approval of employment agreements for Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Associate Superintendent of Business Services, and Director of Special Education
- Ratification of delegated contracts (e.g., ProCare Therapy, Zoom, Whitecastle Tours, Securly, EBSCO, Keenan Cyber)
- Adoption of Resolutions 22-20, 22-21, 22-22 authorizing certificated service outside credential areas
- Appointment of Robert Liddicoat to the John McCandless Charter School Executive Board
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by an open session. The board will hold a public hearing on its initial 2022-2023 contract proposal to the California School Employee's Association, and will receive a 45-day budget revision reflecting increased state funding. Several consent items and routine reports are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on District's initial contract proposal to CSEA for 2022-2023
- 45-day budget revision with $10,810,583 increase in LCFF funding and other state grant increases
- Approve excess cyber coverage through Cowbell for $41,300 annual premium, adding $2M in coverage limits
- Revise Board Policy 4121E to pay all day-to-day certificated substitutes $200/day indefinitely
- Approve surplus of Lincoln High School library textbooks for disposal
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for public security consultation and an open work study session to discuss recommendations for student and staff safety. The agenda includes public comment periods and procedural items, with the main substantive item being the safety discussion.
- Closed session consultation with Rex Osborn of Safe Schools, USA on public security
- Work study session on LUSD safety recommendations for students and staff
- Public comment periods for closed session and agendized items
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with closed and open sessions. They approved consent items including consultant requests, personnel matters, payment reports, and delegated contracts. The board also held a public hearing on the CSEA initial contract proposal and took action on student matters and board appointments.
- Approved consultant Brandon Leake for assemblies and workshops, not to exceed $130,000 annually
- Approved consultant Jacklyn Uweh for Unity Day at Sierra Middle School, $1,500 per training
- Approved consultant Ken Fitzgerald for PBIS training, $5,000 flat rate
- Ratified delegated contracts with vendors including Discovery Education, Edmentum, and ProCare Therapy
- Approved amendment for Sierra Middle School ASB to purchase a shed for $1,266.87
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with closed and open sessions. They approved consent items including personnel matters and contract ratifications, revised several board policies, approved the Universal Prekindergarten Planning Template, and took action on student matters. The agenda also included reports and recognitions.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy 3515.3 to address use of Byrna versus tasers
- Approved Universal Prekindergarten Planning Template as required by AB 130
- Approved 2022-2023 Master Consultant List
- Ratified delegated contracts including SRO Contract 22-23
- Approved Gift Report totaling $11,906.51
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting with public hearings on the proposed 2022-2023 budget and the final Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), both scheduled for adoption at the June 29 regular meeting. The board also voted to appoint Joe Hancock and Brian Gray as CIF representatives for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including call to order, public comment, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 budget adoption (budget available for review)
- Public hearing on LCFF/LCAP final plan
- Appointed Joe Hancock and Brian Gray as CIF representatives (motion carried)
- Next regular meeting set for June 29, 2022
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold a closed session to discuss the principal's employment, then reconvene in open session. The board will vote on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), approve personnel matters, and adopt three resolutions authorizing teachers to work outside their credentialed areas. They will also hear reports on California School Dashboard local indicators and approve meeting minutes.
- Approve the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) as presented
- Approve employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments, and other personnel matters
- Adopt Resolution 22-15: Authorization for Certificated Service Outside of Credentialed Area with Units
- Adopt Resolution 22-16: Authorization for Certificated Service Outside of Credentialed Area with Skills and Experience
- Adopt Resolution 22-17: Authorization for Certificated Service Outside of Credentialed Area with Verification of Competence
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees approved new textbooks for science, physics, and math, and adopted a new policy regarding Transitional Kindergarten. The meeting also included the approval of various student scholarships and the ratification of district contracts.
- Approved textbooks for 6-8 Science, Physics, and 6-7 Compressed Math
- Adopted Board Policy 6170.1 regarding Transitional Kindergarten
- Approved Engineering/Construction Academy scholarships totaling $4,250
- Approved a Gift Report totaling $15,330 in donations to district programs
- Authorized the sale of surplus district property
John McCandless Charter School
The Executive Board is reviewing a draft of the 2022-23 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) which includes proposed goals and actions. The board will also consider increasing a counselor position from .5 to .8 FTE using one-time funds.
- Review of draft 2022-23 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Proposed increase of Counselor position from .5 FTE to .8 FTE at an approximate cost of $26,000.00
- Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- Closed session discussion regarding public employee discipline and employment of a teacher
- Ratification of payment reports
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on a tentative contract agreement with the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association. The Board also approved a required financial disclosure statement regarding compensation increases.
- Ratification of the Tentative Salary Agreement between the District and the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association
- Public hearing for the tentative contract agreement and AB 1200 public disclosure
- Approval of the Public Disclosure Statement (AB 1200) for the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including ratifying a tentative salary agreement with the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association and approving an employment agreement for a new Associate Superintendent. The board will also hold a public hearing on the tentative contract and take action on student matters, including expulsions.
- Ratify tentative salary agreement with Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA)
- Public hearing on tentative contract agreement with LUTA (AB 1200 disclosure)
- Approve employment agreement for Associate Superintendent, Education Services
- Ratify delegated contracts (e.g., Canine Services, Raptor, Blackboard)
- Approve Sierra Middle School ASB purchase of shed for $1,266.87
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to approve several administrative items, including CIF representative appointments and child nutrition service agreements. The Board also authorized a policy waiver to allow Brookside School to donate $805.00 from a coin drive to the American Cancer Society.
- Authorized lunch service contracts for San Joaquin County Office of Education programs at rates of $2.75 for K-8 and $3.25 for grades 9-12
- Approved Brookside School's donation of $805.00 to the American Cancer Society
- Appointed Lori Green and Brian Gray as 2022-2023 CIF representatives
- Ratified various delegated contracts including SEIS billing and YMCA MOU
- Rejected a claim against the District's General Fund made by Martina Ribali
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special work study session to discuss issues regarding equipment for Safety Officers, with specific consideration for a new non-lethal security device. The meeting includes public comment on agendized items and procedural items. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion session.
- Discussion of equipment for Safety Officers
- Consideration of a new non-lethal security device
- Public comment on agendized items (3-minute limit per speaker)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 6, 2022, with a closed session at 5:30 PM and open session at 7:00 PM. The board approved a resolution to reconfigure Don Riggio School from a K-8 to a TK-6 school due to declining enrollment, and also approved adding Byrna non-lethal devices for safety officers. The board discussed the upcoming implementation of SB 328 late school start times and heard reports on an A-G completion grant plan.
- Adopted Resolution 22-07 reconfiguring Don Riggio School from K-8 to TK-6 (passed 4-2, with Tony Yadon and Sandra Chan dissenting)
- Approved adding Byrna non-lethal devices for Safety and Security Officers (passed 4-1, with Sandra Chan dissenting)
- Approved consultant requests including $475 per grade level for Ancient Artifacts assembly and up to $500 each for four musicians at Lincoln High School musical
- Approved extended study trip for 78 Lincoln High School cheer students to UCA Cheer Camp in Rocklin, CA, July 25-28, 2022, at $482 per student
- Ratified payment report and delegated contracts including AZ Bus Sales and UC Davis History Project Agreement
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees reviewed student matters, including two expulsion cases, and approved updates to Board Policy 6145 regarding eligibility for graduation ceremonies and athletics. The meeting also included recognition of student artists and a report on the district's English learner reclassification process.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy 6145 regarding extracurricular and co-curricular activities
- Approved a consultant request for musician Ruth Britton not to exceed $550
- Approved a gift report totaling $3,995.14 in donations
- Took action on two student expulsion cases in closed session
- Ratified delegated contracts including items for Bus Office Copier and VOHS
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed and open sessions. Key actions include approving the 2021-22 Second Interim Report, establishing a part-time clerk typist position, and ratifying delegated contracts. The board will also hear reports on student expulsions, a pandemic update, and recognize music students and an honoree.
- Approve 2021-22 Second Interim Report (General Fund revenue $125,662,769)
- Establish .125 FTE Clerk Typist position (additional cost $4,075)
- Ratify delegated contracts (Sierra School, EV Pollution Control, Lawrence Hall of Science, etc.)
- Approve consultant contract with Assistive Tech 4 ALL Inc. (up to $5,000)
- Approve Gift Report totaling $15,000
John McCandless Charter School
The Executive Board of John McCandless Charter School will meet in closed session to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release, then reconvene in open session. The board will consider consent items on personnel matters, approve minutes from a special meeting, and ratify payment reports. Public comment periods are scheduled for both closed and open session items.
- Closed session on public employee discipline, dismissal, release
- Approve employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments, and other personnel matters
- Approve minutes of Special Board Meeting on February 24, 2022
- Ratify payment reports prepared by the Business Office
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board is meeting to review a supplement to the 2021-22 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will also receive a mid-year report on LCAP actions, services, and expenditures.
- Approval of February 2, 2022, meeting minutes
- Supplement to the Annual Update to the 2021-22 LCAP
- Mid-year report on 2021-22 LCAP actions and services
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with closed and open sessions. They approved a tentative contract agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) that includes a 5.00% salary increase and two additional longevity steps, retroactive to July 1, 2021, following a public hearing. The board also approved consent items, including consultant contracts, study trips, personnel matters, and a gift report totaling $47,760.21.
- Approved tentative CSEA contract with 5.00% salary increase and two longevity steps, retroactive to July 1, 2021
- Approved consultant contracts: $1,090 for Lawrence Hall of Science program and up to $10,000 for Amanda Nicolson's behavioral assessments
- Ratified study trips for Sierra Middle School and Lincoln High School students to CASL State Leadership Conference in Ontario, CA
- Approved gift report totaling $47,760.21 in donations
- Approved personnel matters (employment, resignations, leaves) with one abstention
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on January 31, 2022, to address an emergency agenda item. The board approved adding the item and ratified Resolution 22-03, authorizing a contract to repair a gas leak at Lincoln High School. They also approved the consent agenda, an updated authorized signature list, a gift report totaling $4,350, and School Accountability Report Cards.
- Ratified Resolution 22-03 for gas leak repair contract at Lincoln High School
- Approved updated 2022 Authorized Signature List
- Approved Gift Report totaling $4,350.00
- Approved School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for 2020-21
- Approved adding emergency agenda item per Government Code 54954.2
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Board of Trustees and John McCandless Charter School Executive Board met to discuss district operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda included approving personnel matters, reviewing study trip requests, and adopting a resolution for delegating personnel duties.
- Approval of wrestling trip lodging expenses totaling approximately $612.00 in Gilroy
- Approval of wrestling trip lodging expenses totaling approximately $1,535.00 in Bakersfield
- Adoption of Resolution 22-01 regarding delegation of personnel matters
- Proposed timeline for the John McCandless Charter School Local Control and Accountability Plan
- Ratification of the district payment report