Shoreline Unified School District public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet remotely to take action on several items, including a $54,000 legal services retainer, the first interim budget report with a positive certification, and employment contracts for three new staff members. The board will also consider resolutions on remote meetings and a climate science grant, and hold its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and set the 2022 meeting schedule.
- Approve 2021-22 legal services retainer with School & College Legal for $54,000 (200 hours)
- Approve First Interim Budget Report ending October 31, 2021, with positive certification
- Consider Resolution #2021.22.7 for Climate Science Project grant proposal
- Approve employment of Cristian Small (technology coordinator), Katrina Chase (para-educator), Elvira Xaxni (preschool teacher)
- Accept $800 gift from Fisherman's Chapel by the Bay to Bodega Bay School after-school program
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting by video conference, with public comment via email. The board will take action on several items, including approving superintendent evaluation goals, setting school capacity for 2022-23, re-authorizing remote board meetings, and approving a $7,500 agreement with Newsela. They will also receive updates on COVID-19 protocols and discuss the Educator for Equity Block Grant.
- Consider approval of 2021-2022 Superintendent Evaluation Goals
- Consider approval of maximum student capacity for 2022-23 school year
- Adoption of Resolution 2021.22.5 - Re-Authorizing Remote Board Meetings
- Approval of agreement with Newsela in the amount of $7,500.00
- Approval to change Director of Fiscal job title to Chief Business Official and increase salary schedule
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting by video conference, with closed session items including legal counsel, labor negotiations, and a superintendent evaluation. In open session, the board will act on consent items, a school calendar change, a three-year contract with Christy White and Associates, the ESSER III plan, a proposed increase to the daily substitute teacher rate, a resolution for remote meetings, a new custodian hire, and adoption of a dress and grooming policy.
- Consider approval to increase daily sub rate from $150 to $200 per day
- Consider approval of three-year contract with Christy White and Associates: $14,700 (FY2022), $15,400 (FY2023), $16,200 (FY2024)
- Consider approval of ESSER III Plan
- Approve 2021-22 MOU with Gallery Route One's Artists in the Schools Program, $5,000 contribution
- Third reading and adoption of BP/AR 5132 - Dress and Grooming
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with closed session items including anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will consider approving the Measure I HVAC project at Tomales High School, the amended 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and several personnel appointments and resignations. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a public hearing on instructional materials, and reports from principals and the superintendent.
- Consider approval of Measure I HVAC Project at Tomales High School
- Consider approval of amended 2021-22 LCAP and Budget Overview
- Consider agreement for Executive Administrator Coaching with Nancy Neu, contract not to exceed $18,000
- Approve 2021-22 Classified Salary Schedule adding Para-Educator I Preschool under range 12
- Accept $500 gift from Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival to Bodega Bay School after school program
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several professional expert agreements for psychologist and occupational therapist services. The meeting also includes decisions on new staff hires and updates regarding COVID-19 protocols.
- Agreement for Mitch Biermann, school psychologist services, not to exceed $48,428.00
- Agreement for Kathy Slane, school occupational therapist services, not to exceed $68,795.36
- Change order #1 to B.T. Mancini for Bodega Bay School flooring project ($15,699.00 deduction)
- Change order #2 to Ellis Flooring for West Marin School flooring project ($3,207.42)
- Approval of 2021-22 Certificated Salary Schedule including preschool teacher steps
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet to take action on the 2021-22 preliminary budget, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and a master architectural services agreement for an agriculture/science kitchen at Tomales High School. The board will also consider several personnel agreements and new custodian positions, and discuss integrating Shoreline Acres Preschool into the district.
- Approve 2021-22 Career Technical Education Incentive Grant application for $15,000
- Approve change order #1 with Ellis Flooring for West Marin Elementary flooring, increasing contract by $4,429.56
- Consider approval of master agreement with Persinger Architects for Tomales High agriculture/science kitchen
- Approve two-year agreements for principals at West Marin/Inverness and Tomales Elementary/Bodega Bay
- Add full-time custodian at Tomales Elementary and .75 FTE custodian at West Marin/Inverness
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, followed by action on consent agenda items and several resolutions. The board will hear a financial status report from the Marin County Office of Education and hold public hearings on the 2021-22 LCAP and preliminary budget. They will also consider approving new hires and other routine actions.
- Financial status report by Kate Lane, Marin County Office of Education
- Public hearing on 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing on 2021-22 Preliminary Budget and Budget Reserves
- Resolution 2020.21.11: Tax Anticipation Notes from County of Marin
- Employment of Morgan Shepard as counselor at West Marin School
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2021, at Bodega Bay School. The agenda includes action items on flooring replacement contracts, a resolution to participate in an electric bus program, and adding a full-time counselor. The board will also consider several employment approvals and job description changes. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and labor negotiations.
- Award contract to B.T. Mancini Co., Inc for Bodega Bay School flooring replacement ($63,314)
- Award contract to B.T. Mancini Co., Inc for Inverness School flooring replacement ($66,113)
- Issue purchase order to Ellis Flooring for West Marin School flooring replacement ($147,652)
- Adopt Resolution 2020.21.6 to participate in Lower Emission School Bus Program (electric buses)
- Add full-time certificated counselor position at West Marin and Inverness Schools
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2021, at Tomales High School. The board will consider several action items, including a resolution to lay off classified custodian positions at all five school sites, a proposal to integrate Shoreline Acres Preschool with the district, and approval of a new principal for Tomales High School. They will also review financial audits, a lease agreement, and other routine items on the consent agenda.
- Resolution 2020.21.5 to lay off classified custodian positions at all five school sites
- Proposal to integrate Shoreline Acres Preschool with Shoreline USD, contingent on Marin Community Foundation grant
- Lease agreement with Lion's Club-Tomales Bay Youth Center through June 30, 2022
- Approval of John McGurke as principal at Tomales High School effective July 1, 2021
- Acceptance of gifts including $100 cash gift to West Marin School staff from anonymous donor
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 11, 2021, at Tomales High School, with public access via live stream. The board will consider approving a three-year employment agreement for Superintendent Adam Jennings (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2024) and a coaching contract with Nancy Neu. They will also hear informational reports on early childhood education and preschool planning, and take action on the consent agenda, including minutes, warrants, and a staff transfer.
- Consider approval of employment agreement for Adam Jennings, superintendent, contract from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
- Consider approval of contract agreement with Nancy Neu for support services
- Approve transfer for Mark Considine from para-educator I at Tomales Elementary to para-educator I and II at Bodega Bay School
- Report from West Marin Fund on Early Childhood Education
- Report from Jeanna Capito on Shoreline USD preschool planning
Regular Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving architectural fees for Measure I Project Phase 2 at each site, as well as a response to a grand jury report on mental health in schools. The board will also vote on extending COVID-19 employee leave benefits and approving a new custodian hire. Several routine items, including minutes, warrants, and gift acceptances, are on the consent agenda.
- Consider approval of Measure I Project Phase 2 architectural fees from AXIA Architects (ACTION)
- Consider approval of response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report on mental health in schools (ACTION)
- Consider approval to extend Families First Coronavirus Relief Act Employee Leave Benefits (ACTION)
- Acceptance of gifts: $250 for meals, $500 for art/music, $500 for math/science to West Marin School; $5,000 for art/music to Tomales Elementary School
- Consider approval of employment for Rebeca Ramirez Diaz as custodian at Tomales High School
Special Meeting
The Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting by video conference. The main action is a closed-session discussion to review applications for the superintendent position and select candidates for final interviews, with input from Leadership Associates. The public can comment on the closed-session item before the board recesses.
- Closed session: Public Employee Employment - Superintendent selection
- Review of superintendent applications and selection of final interview candidates
- Input from Leadership Associates (Rich Thome)
- Public comments accepted via email to Bob Raines