Dixon public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will hold an organizational meeting to elect a president, vice president, and clerk. The board will also receive the 2023-2024 First Interim Budget Report showing the district's financial status through October 31, 2023, and projections for the next two fiscal years. Action items include appointing a Manager of Maintenance and Operations, approving the DUSD Ethnic Studies Implementation Plan, and a contract for the Catalyst Afterschool Program. The consent calendar contains routine financial reports, employee benefits agreements, and various school contracts.
- Election of Governing Board officers (President, Vice President, Clerk)
- 2023-2024 First Interim Budget Report with projections through 2025-2026
- Appointment of Manager of Maintenance and Operations
- DUSD Ethnic Studies Implementation Plan to meet state 2025-26 requirement
- Consent calendar includes Keenan & Associates benefits consulting, contracts with Davis Joint USD and Solano County Office of Education, and Johnson Controls intercom service
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting primarily to adjourn to closed session to discuss existing litigation with SEIU Local 1021 (PERB Case No. SF-CE-3527-E). Public comment and announcements from closed session are also on the agenda. No other action or discussion items are listed.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding SEIU Local 1021 v. Dixon Unified School District (PERB Case No. SF-CE-3527-E)
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting and then adjourn to closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case SEIU Local 1021 v. Dixon Unified School District (PERB Case No. SF-CE-3527-E). No other action or discussion items are on the agenda.
- Closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation: SEIU Local 1021 v. Dixon Unified School District
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will meet on November 16, 2023, beginning with a closed session to discuss the superintendent appointment, an interim HR director appointment, a superintendent performance evaluation, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will consider a change order for the Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings Project that would save $34,341, decide on a location for the Dixon Teen Center, and vote on several routine consent items including sinkhole repairs at the former Maine Prairie High School site and adoption of a new construction cost accounting policy.
- Dixon Teen Center facilities use location decision
- DHS Agricultural Buildings Project Change Order #2: $34,341 savings, new contract amount $410,658
- Former Maine Prairie High School sinkhole repair project: UES engineering proposal and Diede Construction contract
- Adoption of CUPCCAA Board Policy (Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures)
- Employment agreement for Interim Executive Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Board meets in closed session for superintendent and HR appointments, then holds a public meeting. Action items include a public hearing on SEIU's 2023-24 negotiations, approval of unrepresented employee salary schedules for 2022-23, and adoption of a resolution on construction cost accounting. Information items cover Anderson Elementary modernization, Maine Prairie facilities use, and potential preschool relocation.
- Public hearing and adoption of SEIU Local 1021's reopeners for 2023-24 negotiations
- Approval of salary schedules for all unrepresented employees for 2022-23
- Adoption of Resolution 23-6710 for Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures (CUPCCAA) including maintenance
- Approval for .50 FTE short-term clerical support for Special Education program
- Information on potential relocation of the preschool program
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on the superintendent search process, facilitated by ESS Advisers Jose Banda and Dr. Marylou Wilson. The board will also adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment of a superintendent. The agenda includes routine procedural items and no other substantive business.
- Board study session on superintendent search with ESS Advisers (Discussion, Action)
- Closed session for public employee appointment/employment of superintendent
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Board will hold a closed session for superintendent appointment/evaluation and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will discuss 2022-23 SBAC test results, adopt the Williams quarterly report, and take action on a new superintendent search process. A public hearing will be held on the Dixon Teachers Association's initial proposal for a 2023-24 successor contract. The board will also consider a change order for the John Knight Middle School renovation project and a resolution to procure Chromebooks.
- Action on superintendent search process and timeline (XIII-B.1)
- Public hearing on Dixon Teachers Association initial proposal for 2023-24 contract (XIII-B.3)
- Presentation of 2022-23 Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessment results (XIII-A.1)
- Change order #1 for John Knight Middle School renovation project, $8,852.15 (XIII-B.4)
- Resolution 23-6707 to procure Chromebooks through RFP process (XIII-C.1)
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Board will consider adopting initial proposals for contract negotiations with the Dixon Teachers Association and SEIU Local 1021 for 2023-2024, hold a workshop on the 10-Year Facilities Master Plan, and receive enrollment updates. They will also vote on a Notice of Completion for the Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings and agreements for outdoor school and parent education.
- Adoption of initial contract proposal for Dixon Teachers Association (2023-2024)
- Public hearing and adoption of initial proposals for SEIU contract negotiations
- Information workshop on 10-Year Facilities Master Plan (community input Oct. 7)
- Notice of Completion for Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings (Creekside Commercial)
- Approval of Shady Creek Outdoor School agreement for 5th grade camp
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will vote on accepting Superintendent Brian Dolan's retirement notification effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also discuss and act on the 2022-2023 Unaudited Actuals Report, adopt Resolution 23-6705 committing general fund reserves above the 10% cap per SB 751, and hold a public hearing on instructional materials compliance. Additional action items include a change order for the Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings Project (credit of $6,200.91) and additional architectural services for $15,750.
- Acceptance of Superintendent Brian Dolan's retirement/resignation effective end of 2023-2024 school year
- Adoption of Resolution 23-6705 committing general fund reserves above 10% cap per SB 751
- Approval of 2022-2023 Unaudited Actuals Report
- DHS Agricultural Buildings Project change order #1 – credit of $6,200.91 (Ruckus portion)
- Additional architectural services for DHS Ag project from Architechnica for $15,750
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will meet on September 7, 2023, to discuss and take action on several items including a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Dixon and Police Department for School Resource Officer services, approval of the superintendent's employment contract, and a resolution to submit a Provisional Internship Permit to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The board will also receive updates on the Anderson Elementary School modernization project and a change order for the Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings project. Consent agenda includes numerous routine contracts and financial reports.
- Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officer Services between DUSD, City of Dixon, and Dixon Police Department
- Approval of 2023-2024 employment contract for Superintendent Brian Dolan
- Submission of Provisional Internship Permit to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Update on Anderson Elementary School Modernization Project
- Partial Notice of Completion and Change Order #1 for Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings Project (original contract $444,999, no change in amount)
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will meet on August 17, 2023, in closed session for employee discipline and superintendent evaluation, followed by a public business meeting. The board will consider a consent calendar with numerous routine contracts and agreements, and will receive information on the 2023-24 budget update (45-day revise), enrollment and staffing, the John Knight Middle School principal selection, and the Dixon Teen Center. Action items include revised resolutions authorizing CalSHAPE HVAC grants of $548,859 districtwide and $67,968 for Dixon Montessori Charter School at Silveyville.
- Revised resolution for $548,859 CalSHAPE HVAC grant districtwide
- Revised resolution for $67,968 CalSHAPE HVAC grant for Dixon Montessori
- 2023-2024 Budget Update (45-Day Revise) – information only
- Update on John Knight Middle School principal selection process
- Update on enrollment and staffing as of July 17, 2023
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will meet on August 3, 2023, starting with a closed session for litigation, discipline, and superintendent performance evaluation. During the business meeting, they will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts, including Anderson Elementary modernization inspection services, Google for Education, and Amplify Desmos Math licenses. Action items include board policy updates from CSBA, a Williams Quarterly Report confirming no complaints, and a resolution to submit a Provisional Internship Permit for an educator.
- Anderson Elementary School Modernization Project – approval of in-plant inspection services proposal
- CDW-G/Google For Education contract
- CDW-G/Little SIS contract
- Contract for Amplify Desmos Math Licenses
- Approval of Williams Quarterly Report (no complaints on instructional materials, facilities, or teacher misassignment)
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will take action on several personnel appointments, including a new principal for John Knight Middle School and an interim assistant principal for Dixon High. They will also consider a contract amendment for project management services worth $211,750, a resolution to apply for the CalSHAPE HVAC grant, and a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Dixon. The consent agenda includes routine items such as consulting agreements, software contracts, and a leave of absence.
- Contract Amendment #4 with School Site Solutions Inc. for $211,750 for facilities program and project management services
- Appointment of a principal for John Knight Middle School to fill a vacancy
- Appointment of an interim assistant principal for Dixon High
- Board resolution to authorize application for the CalSHAPE HVAC grant for Dixon Montessori Charter School
- Joint Use Agreement with the City of Dixon for sharing facilities
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will meet on July 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The main action item is appointing a board member to fill a current vacancy, as the board currently has only four members. Five candidates are listed: Robin Beck, Nicole Bennett, Tami Callen, David Donovan, and Regina Espinoza.
- Appointment of a board member to fill a vacancy from candidates: Robin Beck, Nicole Bennett, Tami Callen, David Donovan, Regina Espinoza (Action item).
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The board will consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and the 2022-23 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). They will also hold public hearings and vote on tentative salary agreements with SEIU (3% increase retroactive to July 2022) and DTA ($1,000 one-time payment). Other actions include appointing a Dixon High assistant principal and filling a board vacancy.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 budget and multi-year projections
- Approval of 2022-23 LCAP
- Tentative SEIU salary agreement with 3% increase retroactive to July 1, 2022
- Tentative MOU with Dixon Teachers Association for $1,000 one-time lump sum payment
- Appointment of Dixon High Assistant Principal
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will discuss using developer fees to fund the Anderson Elementary School modernization project. The board is also reviewing several contract resolutions for technology, security, and construction equipment.
- Use of developer fees to assist in funding the Anderson Renovation Project
- Contract approval for Ruckus wireless switches and related equipment
- Contract approval for Verkada security cameras and related equipment
- Contract approval for Advanced Network Devices intercom, clock, and bell equipment
- Bid award to Diede Construction, Inc. for $4,860,000.00
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 2023-2024 proposed budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will also vote on a 3% retroactive salary increase for certificated teachers effective July 1, 2022, and approve contracts for the Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings Project, including an $81,101.63 IT Management proposal. Consent items include a legal services agreement and an overnight trip for FFA.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budget
- Public hearing on Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Action to approve 3% salary increase for certificated teachers retroactive to July 1, 2022
- Approval of IT Management Inc. contract for $81,101.63 for Dixon High School ag project (network, security, wireless)
- Consent agenda includes 2023-2024 AALRR Legal Services Agreement and FFA Summer Officer Retreat overnight trip
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a tentative salary agreement with the Dixon Teachers Association to settle negotiations for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also consider applying for a CalSHAPE HVAC grant, which would authorize a $12,000 contract with Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc. and total application costs of $17,100. Other action items include reviewing Equity Task Force findings and approving routine consent calendar items such as purchase orders and a leave of absence request.
- Public hearing and action on AB 1200 disclosure and tentative salary agreement with Dixon Teachers Association for 2022-2023
- Request to apply for CalSHAPE HVAC grant with a not-to-exceed $12,000 contract with Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc.
- Equity Task Force findings and recommendations for 2022-2023 school year (action item)
- Voluntary unpaid leave of absence request for 2023-2024 for Mia Lodigiani
- Memorandum of Understanding between Solano County Office of Education and Dixon Unified School District
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will meet in closed session to discuss employee discipline, superintendent performance evaluation, existing litigation (cases FCS058822 & FCS058825), and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will consider consent items including personnel actions and multiple contracts (AVID Summer Bridge, Tremont-Bella Terra, Buckmaster, Speech Therapy Consulting), receive updates on intercom systems and elementary science adoption, review substitute teacher rates from surrounding districts, and vote on appointing a principal for Maine Prairie High School.
- Appointment of Principal of Maine Prairie High School (action)
- AVID Summer Bridge Contract (consent)
- Contract with Buckmaster (consent)
- Speech Therapy Consulting Inc contract amendment (consent)
- Elementary Science Adoption update and action
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting including a closed session for labor negotiations and an open session to consider an emergency resolution giving the district authority to prepare for and respond to a strike by employees. The board will also take public comments and report any actions from closed session.
- Closed session with labor negotiators under Gov. Code Section 54957.6
- Approval of Emergency Resolution in the Event of a Concerted Refusal to Work By District Employees
- Public comments on closed session items and general agenda items
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will consider awarding a $444,999 construction contract to Creekside Commercial Builders for the Dixon High School Agricultural Buildings Project Phase II. Other action items include approving a Notice of Completion for the CA Jacobs Modernization, a change order for $44,721 for the MPHS to CAJ project, appointing a Director of Special Education, and extending short-term employee positions. The board will also receive an update on the Elementary Science Adoption and approve a resolution for a cash advance.
- Bid award and construction contract for DHS Agricultural Buildings Phase II to Creekside Commercial Builders, $444,999
- Notice of Completion for CA Jacobs Modernization (Maine Prairie High School) with Diede Construction
- Change Order #2 for MPHS to CAJ project, $44,721, with Diede Construction
- Appointment of Director of Special Education
- Approval of short-term Campus Supervisor position at DHS and extension of 8 paraprofessional positions
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting primarily to consider a student expulsion case (case #22.23.6) in closed session under Education Code 48900. After closed session, the board will announce any actions taken, then adjourn. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Expulsion hearing for case #22.23.6 under Education Code 48900
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will discuss and take action on the 2022-2023 Second Interim Budget Report, along with approving grants for arts/music and universal prekindergarten, a transportation plan, and multiple consent items including vendor contracts and yearbook agreements. The board also holds closed session on personnel, litigation, and labor negotiations.
- 2022-2023 Second Interim Budget Report with projections for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Adoption of Resolution 22-6685 removing previous fund balance commitment
- Approval of Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Grant
- Approval of Universal Prekindergarten Planning and Implementation Grant
- Contracts with Gigakom, Wyebot, Inc., and IT Management
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
This is a special meeting and workshop of the Dixon Unified Governing Board. The board will review its Governance Handbook and discuss the district’s goals and priorities. No formal action items are listed beyond the workshop.
- Governing Board Workshop to review Governance Handbook and discuss district goals and priorities
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will hold a closed session for litigation, employee discipline, and superintendent evaluation, followed by a public meeting. Action items include approval of a $12,455 contract for special inspection services at Dixon High School's Agricultural Buildings project and a $2,615 purchase order increase for the CA Jacobs modernization alarm console. The board will also receive information on AVID progress and LCAP Goal #2.
- Closed session for litigation (cases FCS058822, FCS058825, FCS059389) and superintendent evaluation
- DHS Ag Buildings Phase II inspection contract with Wallace, Kuhl and Associates/Universal Engineering Systems ($12,455)
- CA Jacobs (New Maine Prairie High School) modernization alarm console purchase order increase ($2,615.01)
- Consent agenda includes contracts for AVID, photography, Ellevation, Rosetta Stone, speech therapy
- Information items: LCAP Goal #2 update and John Knight Middle School AVID update
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon Unified School District Governing Board will discuss a racist social media post from February 1st and consider contracts for fire alarm testing ($2,912) and a construction change order ($85,441). The consent calendar includes routine approvals of January warrants, purchase orders, and multiple school service contracts. The board will also receive updates on the school farm, athletic transportation costs, and ethnic studies course implementation.
- Follow-up discussion on racist social media post from February 1st
- Ratification of $2,912 fire alarm testing contract for Anderson Elementary Modernization Project
- Change Order #1 for $85,441 for Maine Prairie High School to C.A. Jacobs Site project
- Consulting agreement with Campus Safety Solutions for school safety
- Contract with Solano County Office of Education for internet and firewall services (2023-2034)
DUSD, Measure Q-Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee
The Measure Q Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee will discuss and potentially take action on several items related to the Anderson Elementary School modernization project, including an architect agreement with RGA and fire alarm system testing by Pacific Power & Systems, Inc. The committee will also review budget and expenditure reports, quarterly reports, and a financial report for the period through January 30, 2023.
- Anderson ES Modernization Project – Architect Agreement with RGA (action item)
- Anderson ES Modernization Project – Fire Alarms System Testing by Pacific Power & Systems (PPS) (action item)
- Amendment #1 – CPM Program Management Support Services (prequalification only) (action item)
- Budget/Expenditure Reports from beginning of program through January 30, 2023 (action item)
- Fiscal Report – July 1, 2022 through January 30, 2023 (information)
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation (Solano Superior Court cases FCS058822 & FCS058825) and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will consider consent calendar items including personnel reports, contracts, and overnight activities. Action items include approving the 2023-2024 student attendance calendar, updating the Special Education Director job description, and adopting three sets of board policy updates. The board will also receive information on the Governor's 2023-2024 budget proposals, updates on the Dixon High School farm, and the Independent Learning Program.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Solano Superior Court cases FCS058822 & FCS058825)
- Consent calendar includes contracts: Sacramento Stage Lighting (DHS), Student Planner Agreement (Tremont), Photography Agreement (Tremont), MOU with Solano County Office of Education, Aeries Online Enrollment Contract, Ellen Hoke Corp., Varsity Academy DBA Rising Stars Optometry, Animal Damage Management, Aurora Environmental Services
- Action: approval of 2023-2024 student attendance calendar from two proposed options
- Action: approval of updated job description for Special Education Director
- Information: 2023-2024 Governor's budget proposals presentation
Dixon USD Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board will meet in closed session to discuss litigation and student expulsions, then convene open session to act on consent items and key agenda items. The board will vote on Resolution 22-6681 to join the Government Financial Services Joint Powers Authority, discuss the district's declining CAASPP test scores, review two proposed student attendance calendars, and consider a revised job description for the Summer School Principal.
- Adoption of Resolution 22-6681 joining Government Financial Services Joint Powers Authority
- Discussion of DUSD response to declining CAASPP state testing results
- Board review of two proposed 2022-2023 student attendance calendars
- Approval of revised job description and salary for Summer School Principal
- Update on grounds conditions and work at district sites
Dixon USD Special Board Meeting
The Dixon USD Governing Board is meeting in a special closed session to consider student discipline, specifically an expulsion hearing (case #22.23.02) under Education Code 48900. The board will also announce any actions taken in closed session and adjourn. No other business is listed.
- Closed session to consider student expulsion (case #22.23.02) under Education Code 48900
- Special meeting held at 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2023