Pittsburg Unified School District public meetings in 2020
6 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pittsburg Unified School District Board held a special meeting to administer oaths to newly elected and re-elected trustees, reorganize board officers, and approve routine annual items. The board selected Duane Smith as President, approved the 2021 meeting calendar, and authorized a $1.6 million request for proposals to replace district wireless access points.
- Resolution 20-18: Duane Smith elected Board President, George Miller Vice President
- Resolution 20-17: Yearly Authorizations and signature levels for 2021
- Authorization to issue RFP for replacing wireless access points, $1,600,000
- Acceptance of $250,000 CTEIG grant amendment for ROP classes
- Adoption of 2021 Board Meeting Calendar
Regular Board Meeting
The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, recognitions, and public comments. Key discussion items include a distance learning and health update, and several proposed contracts and agreements, including a $250,000 CTE grant amendment, a $155,000 mental health contract, and a $150,000 math tutoring MOU. The board will also consider a sunshine proposal from the teachers' association and an RFP for increased internet bandwidth.
- Acceptance of $250,000 CTEIG grant amendment with CCCOE
- Renewal of $155,000 contract with Contra Costa County Mental Health
- MOU with Blueprint Schools for $150,000 math tutoring at three junior highs
- PEA sunshine proposal for 2020-2023 successor contract
- Authorization to issue RFP for increased WAN and internet bandwidth
Budget Sub-Committee
The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to discuss financial items, including an update on the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) application, a draft of the First Interim 2020-2021 budget, and a review of budget actions from the 2019-2020 school year. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Update on Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) application
- Draft of First Interim 2020-2021 School Year budget
- Review of Budget Action from 2019-2020 School Year
Facilities Sub-Committee
The Facilities Sub-Committee met via teleconference on December 1, 2020, to discuss information regarding the Facilities Master Plan and various construction projects. The agenda included updates on the Parkside ES Campus Replacement, PHS Tennis Court Modernization, and emergency safety work at Highlands ES. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda text.
- Facilities Master Plan discussion
- Parkside ES Campus Replacement Project update
- PHS Tennis Court Modernization Project update
- Highlands ES Wall - Emergency Safety Work update
- Los Medanos ES & Hillview JHS Projects update
Regular Board Meeting
The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items on personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. Key discussion items include an update on distance learning and a potential timeline for returning to in-person/hybrid instruction, with action planned at the December 9 meeting. The board will also consider renewing a $450,000 contract with Contra Costa County Mental Health for school-based services, and review a new parcel tax policy.
- Discussion on distance learning update and timeline for in-person/hybrid learning
- Renewal of contract with Contra Costa County Mental Health for $450,000 for 2020-2021 school year
- New Board Policy (BP 3471) on parcel tax for review
- Presentation on school crossing guards
- Recognition of Pedro Mayorga with the Annual Equity Award
Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
The Pittsburg Unified School District Parcel Tax Oversight Committee is meeting to review the parcel tax budget, discuss ongoing needs, and consider committee membership and future meeting dates. The agenda includes public comments and an overview, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Public comments
- Overview of parcel tax
- Summary of budget
- Discussion of ongoing needs
- Discussion of committee membership and future meeting date