RINCON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting, Board of Trustees
District Office, 1000 Yulupa Avenue
March 10, 2015
MINUTES
Present:
Mrs. Carol Lynn Wood
Mrs. Cynthia Evers
Mr. Jeff Gospe
Mr. Chris Rafanelli
Mrs. Katie Barr
Administrators:
Dr. Casey D’Angelo, Superintendent
Dr. Joe Pandolfo, Deputy Superintendent, Business
Dr. Terry Metzger, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum
Others:
Interested staff and parents
1.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER, PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mrs. Wood called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
2.
CLOSED SESSION
Mrs. Evers moved and Mrs. Barr seconded to recess to closed session at 1:36 p.m. to
discuss the following:
2.1
Personnel issues, Gov. Code 54957
2.1 a Public Employment – Superintendent
2.1 b Management Positions
2.2
Conference with the Board’s labor negotiator, Casey D’Angelo, regarding
Gov. Code 54957.6):
2.2 a
Negotiations with Rincon Valley Union Teachers’ Association
(represented certificated employees)
2.2 b Negotiations with California School Employees Association (CSEA)
Chapter #284
2.3
Request for Leaves and Shared Contract for 2015-2016 school year,
Gov. Code 54957
2.4
Resolution #03-15-17, Public Employee-Discipline/Dismissal/Release,
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Notice of Non-Reelect Temporary Certificated Employees (75% or more),
Gov. Code 54957
2.5
Resolution #03-15-18, Public Employee-Discipline/Dismissal/Release,
Notice of Non-Reelect Temporary Certificated Employees (less than 75%),
Gov. Code 54957
3.
OPEN SESSION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Gospe moved and Mrs. Evers seconded to adjourn closed session and return to
open session at 5:59 p.m.: Unanimous.
4.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION DECISIONS
Mrs. Wood announced the following:
-The Board selected six candidates to interview for the position of district
superintendent. Interviews will take place March 18 and 19.
-The Board unanimously approved Resolution #03-15-17 and Resolution #03-15-18,
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release, Notice of Non-Reelect Temporary
Certificated Employees (75% or more and less than 75%).
5.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS
None
6.
AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEM APPROVAL
Mr. Gospe moved and Mrs. Barr seconded to approve the agenda and following
consent items: Unanimous.
7.
6.1
Minutes of February 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
6.2
Consolidated Application Part II- Rincon Valley Union School District
2014-15
6.3
Revisions to Whited’s Revolving Cash Account-Resolution #03-15-19
The resolution is a request to remove an authorized signer on the Whited
revolving cash account.
6.4
Approval of Warrants:
02/04/15
1385947 – 1386001
02/11/15
1387791 – 1387848
02/18/15
1389079 – 1389154
02/20/15
1389851 – 1389919
02/25/15
1391167
03-04-15
1392060 – 1392162
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CALENDAR
Mrs. Wood announced that the following items are on the district calendar.
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Board/Casey Site Visits
March 13
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
RVEF Wii Bowling
March 14
Austin Creek, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Future Chef Competition
March 17, 3:30 – 5:30, Village
Principal Interviews
March 17, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, District Office
March 18, 8:00am – 12:00 pm, District Office
Superintendent Interviews
March 18 – 21
Madrone and Sequoia
6th Grade Camp
March 18 -20
Science Fair - Austin Creek
March 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Fine Arts Day – Village
March 20
Mission Day – Matanzas
March 20, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Spring Break
March 23 – 27
Special Board Meeting
March 31, 6:00 p.m., District Office
Mission Day – Austin Creek
April 1, 8:30 – 1:30
RVUTA Negotiations
April 2, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, District Office
Agenda Setting
April 2, 3:30 p.m., District Office
Fine Arts Day – Sequoia
April 3
Science Fair –Madrone
April 6
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Day – Austin Creek
April 10
RVEF Meeting
April 13, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, District Office
Regular Board Meeting
April 14, 2015, 6:00 pm, District Office
PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
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9.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS, LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. D’Angelo introduced Mr. Wayne Yamagishi, Whited School’s Interim Principal.
10.
AWARDS
11.
10.1
Classified Employee of the Month
Mr. Rafanelli moved and Mrs. Barr seconded to approve the Resolution for
Danielle Garcia, Classified Employee of the Month of March, 2015: Unanimous.
Mr. Rafanelli read the resolution. Mr. Michael Kellison, Austin Creek Principal,
read his letter commending Danielle Garcia for dramatically transforming the
physical education program at Austin Creek since she started three years ago.
Danielle is enthusiastic, positive, and dedicated to working with students to
improve their physical and mental well-being. She is calm, composed,
thoughtful, and compassionate. Danielle is working with the primary teaching
staff to support them in their efforts to successfully teach P.E.
10.2
Certificated Employee of the Month
Mrs. Barr moved and Mr. Rafanelli seconded to approve the Resolution for
Megan Story, Certificated Employee of the Month of March, 2015: Unanimous.
Mrs. Barr read the resolution. Mrs. Kelly Lister, Binkley Principal, read her letter
commending Megan Story for her 9 years with the district as a first and second
grade teacher. Megan has a deep compassion for students from diverse
backgrounds. She places just as much emphasis on mastering standards as she
does on learning to be good citizens. Megan stands out as a leader and is
currently working on a lesson study focusing on student engagement. Megan
listens, collaborates, and then takes the initiative to get things done; all with a
great sense of humor.
INFORMATION
11.1
11.2
Proposition 39 Energy Efficiency Update
Last year the District selected a vendor to create a report which will
inform he district on how to best utilize Proposition 39 funds. The intent of this
proposition was to close a tax loop hole for out of state businesses and redirect
the additional tax money to “create energy efficiency and clean energy jobs” in
California. Mr. Nick Stevenson, QKA Architects, gave a report on the findings and
the district’s strategies to best utilize these funds. Eligible projects must meet
cost effectiveness criteria and may include a variety of items such as lighting,
HVAC, window, door, and building envelope retrofits, as well as renewable
energy projects. Mr. Stevenson reported that Rincon Valley is in good condition.
Mr. Gospe suggested that the results from the report be posted on the district
website.
Student Services Report
Dr. Metzger reported on the following curriculum and instruction goals:
 STAR Reading and Math (1a)
The Board reviewed a table summarizing Rincon Valley student
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performance for all students in grades 1-8 at the end of the second
trimester. All schools are +/- 4% from End of First Trimester. The Board
also reviewed a table summarizing Rincon Valley student performance for
students in significant subgroups in grades 1-8 at the end of the second
trimester. Support Coordinator interventions are more targeted this year.
SIPPS instruction for intervention has been effective. Mr. Rafanelli asked
that Dr. Metzger send the scores from last year at this time for
comparison.
11.3
Technology Plan Update
Dr. Metzger and Dr. Pandolfo gave an update on the district’s proposed
Technology Plan. The Board reviewed a Technology Skills Progression outline,
which references to standards and identifies when mastery of a skill is expected.
The Board also reviewed the Implementation of Technology Plan. This includes
5 areas: articulation of vision, multi-year implementation with a focus on
professional development, increasing site tech time to provide support for
instruction, lesson development, hiring a Consulting Teacher to assist with tech
as part of STEM. These documents have been through several drafts based on
input from Board members, administrators, teachers, and site techs. The Board
gave additional suggestions. Dr. Metzger made notations. The goal is to bring
the final plan back as an action item in April.
11.4
Rincon Valley Charter School Registration Update
Dr. D’Angelo reported on the 2015-2016 Rincon Valley Charter School
registration results. Currently, we have received 71 applications for RVCS
Sequoia and 65 for RVCS Matanzas. This is a lower number than we would like.
We are staffed for 80 -90 students at each grade level at each site. If the
numbers stay smaller at each site, we may not be able to have as many sections
of classes as we have had in the past. This may mean reassigning a teacher to
a different grade level position. We will run some additional ads to help increase
enrollment.
11.5
Kindergarten and KinderBridge Enrollment Update
Dr. D’Angelo gave an update on the Kindergarten and KinderBridge projected
enrollment for 2015-16. Overall numbers are up from last year. Kindergarten is
up 42 students, but KinderBridge is down 19 students. At this time, it looks like
three KinderBridge classes would be enough. If kindergarten enrollment
increases at the same rate as last year, we will need to either cap enrollment or
add classrooms.
11.6
Superintendent Search Update
Mrs. Wood reported that the Board has selected six strong candidates to
interview for the position of district superintendent. The interviews will take place
March 18 and 19. The Board anticipates having a difficult decision to make.
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11.7
Facility Construction Update
Dr. Pandolfo gave an update on facility construction. Dr. Pandolfo meets with the
architect and project managers weekly. The District received official notification
that the fault line that was identified on the Madrone campus is not a concern and
will not delay the construction schedule. Plans for Madrone and Binkley are
going to DSA this week for review. The district is close to an agreement with
Global Modular for the repair of the roofs at RVCS Matanzas. District has
asked QKA to consider moving one of the existing portables closer to the
entryway to use as an office and to house the RVCS Matanzas snack shack.
The portable would be set at grade, renovated to house the office manager,
vice-principal, snack area, a small work room and painted to match the new
construction. A meeting was held with Matanzas staff to review the construction
project schedule. District is developing plans to move one of the portables no
longer needed from the Matanzas campus as a temporary classroom at Spring
Creek. QKA is working with the fire department to resolve an issue regarding
pressure to the fire hydrant. District is waiting on core drilling samples in order to
determine the extent of repairs needed for the Austin Creek multi-purpose room
floor.
11.8
State of Schools Report (Goals 4c,d)
Dr. D’Angelo reported on the “State of Schools” regarding opportunities to
increase participation and communication with staff and parents through various
committees and information evenings. We have continued to have good
involvement in our ongoing groups such as the Superintendent Advisory
Councils, ELAC, DELAC, RVEF, PTA’s and PTO’s. We have had good
attendance at Back to School Nights, Latino Family Literacy, and parent training
nights. We are now in the process of looking at data to see how we are doing
towards meeting our LCAP goals set for this year, and making revisions to our
goals for the next three years. We have held two Town Hall meetings and
several site meetings for the Charter School LCAPs.
ACTION
12.1
2nd Interim Rincon Valley Union School District Budget 2014-2015
Mr. Gospe moved and Mrs. Barr seconded to approve the Rincon Valley Union
School District 2nd Interim Budget 2014-15: Unanimous. The multi-year
projections indicate a healthy budget. The only concern is maintaining a $50,000
reserve for the Rincon Valley Charter School as the budget is based on full
enrollment.
12.2 Request for Leaves and Shared Contract for 2015-2016 school year
Mr. Rafanelli moved and Mr. Gospe seconded to approve
the requests for leaves and eight shared contracts for the 2015-16 school year:
Unanimous.
12.3
Facilities Lease and Lease-Leaseback Agreement with Arntz Construction
Mrs. Evers moved and Mr. Gospe seconded to approve the Facilities Lease and
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Lease-Leaseback agreement with Arntz Construction: Unanimous.
This item may have to be brought back for approval if the portables to not receive
DSA approval.
12.4
Rincon Valley Union School District and Rincon Valley Charter School
Calendars 2015-2016
Mrs. Evers moved and Mr. Rafanelli seconded to approve the RVUSD and RVCS
academic calendars for 2015-2016: Unanimous.
12.5
Agreement between Rincon Valley Union School District and Command
Consulting & Investigations, Inc.
Mrs. Barr moved and Mr. Gospe seconded to approve an Agreement between
Rincon Valley Union School District and Command Consulting & Investigations,
Inc. for the purpose of providing investigative services for the position of district
superintendent: Unanimous. This allows the Board the option to use these
services.
12.6
Classified Job Description- District Computer Technician
Mr. Gospe moved and Mrs. Evers seconded to approve the classified job
description for the position of District Computer Technician: Unanimous.
12.7
13.
CSBA Delegate Assembly Election
Mr. Gospe moved and Mrs. Evers seconded to vote for Dianna MacDonald to fill
the vacancy on the CSBA Delegate Assembly: Unanimous.
PERSONNEL
Mrs. Barr moved and Mrs. Evers seconded to approve the following personnel items:
Unanimous.
13.1
Certificated – Resignations
 Jessica Link, Teacher, Whited, effective February 9, 2015
13.2
Certificated – Leave of Absence Requests
 Erin Johnston, Teacher, Binkley, August 2015 – June 2016
13.3
Classified – New Hires
 Holly Corcoran, Library Clerk, Spring Creek, effective February 27, 2015
 Karen Poer Siela, Noon Duty, Matanzas, effective March 2, 2015
 James Vargas, Substitute Custodian, District, effective March 3, 2015
13.4
Classified – Retirements
 Rayme Shapiro, Receptionist, RCSS, effective July 3, 2015
 Teresa McKenna, Food Service II, Whited, effective July 17, 2015
 Barbara Page, Day Care Coordinator, Spring Creek, effective July 31, 2015
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13.5
Classified – Leave of Absence Request
 Silem Ramirez Quinones, Sp. Ed. Inst. Asst., RCSS, March 9 – June 5, 2015
14.
CSEA / RVUTA COMMENTS
RVUTA – Mrs. Hamilton shared that RVUTA appreciates the diligent effort the Board is
making to find a new superintendent.
CSEA- Mrs. Powell could not be present but asked that we announce that there will be
a negotiations session on March 31, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the district office.
15.
BOARD OF TRUSTEE COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS FOR
INFORMATION
-Mr. Gospe asked that staff be able to project graphs, etc when presenting information
to the public. He also asked if there was anything more we can give to honor
Employees of the Month.
-Mrs. Wood reminded trustees to submit their Conflict of Interest Statement Form 700 to
Mrs. Mendenhall to meet the April 1st deadline.
16.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 Food Service Report
 Resolution Classified Lay-offs
 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
 Superintendent Contract
 Principal Contract
 Williams Quarterly Report
 Charter School Renewals
 LCAP Review and Update
 Teacher Evaluation Process Update
 Facility Report
 Summer School Plan
17.
CLOSED SESSION
Mrs. Evers moved and Mr. Rafanelli seconded to recess to closed session at 7:58 p.m.
Unanimous.
18.
OPENSESSION
Mrs. Evers moved and Mr. Gospe seconded to adjourn closed session and return to
open session at 8:26 p.m.: Unanimous. No further action was taken in closed session.
19.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Evers moved and Mrs. Gospe seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Unanimous.
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