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Gateway USD Minutes Regular Board Meeting

September 15, 2021 4:30 PM District Office Board Room 4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd.

Redding, CA 96003 3:30 p.m. - Closed Session: Superintendent's Office / 4:30 p.m. - Open Session: District Office Board Room

1. Formal Opening Call to Order by Presiding Officer (Time): Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call - Closed Session Minutes: Trustee Braun and Trustee Corbell were absent for the closed session. All other Trustees were present for the closed session. Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson was in attendance executing the duties of Superintendent as the Acting Superintendent as assigned by the Board until further notice. 3. Approval of Closed Session Agenda as presented: Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: The closed session agenda was approved as presented.

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4. Public Comment: Under this item, the public is invited to address the Board regarding items that are listed on the Closed Session agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes each. The Board is not allowed under the law to take action on matters that are not listed on the agenda. Minutes: There were no public comments. 5. Recess to Closed Session (District Office Board Room)

5.a. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Negotiations with GTA/CTA, CSEA and unrepresented employee(s); District negotiators: James M. Harrell, Superintendent and/or Legal Counsel 5.b. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Appointment/Employment - Title: Acting Superintendent 5.c. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Education Code Section 48900: Student Discipline 5.d. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Education Code Section 48918: Student Expulsion #21-22-02

6. Reconvene to Open Session (This meeting will be held in the District Office Board Room and is open to the public) Minutes: The Board reconvened to Open Session at 4:32 p.m. 7. Call to Order (Time): Minutes: The Open Session meeting was called to order at 4:34 p.m.

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8. Roll Call - Open Session Minutes: Trustee Braun and Trustee Corbell were absent for the open session. All other Trustees were present for the open session. Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson was in attendance executing the duties of Superintendent as the Acting Superintendent as assigned by the Board until further notice. 9. Flag Salute (Pledge): Minutes: The pledge was led by Trustee Wallace. 10. Approval of the Open Session Agenda as presented: Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dale Wallace and a second by Debbie Bourne. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: The Open Session Agenda was approved as presented. 11. Announcement of any Reportable Actions Taken in Closed Session

11.a. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Negotiations with GTA/CTA, CSEA and unrepresented employee(s); District negotiators: James M. Harrell, Superintendent and/or Legal Counsel Minutes: There was no reportable action taken. 11.b. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Appointment/Employment - Title: Acting Superintendent Minutes: There was no reportable action taken.

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11. Announcement of any Reportable Actions Taken in Closed Session (cont.) 11.c. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Education Code Section 48900: Student Discipline Minutes: There was no reportable action taken. 11.d. With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Education Code Section 48918: Student Expulsion #21-22-02 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dale Wallace and a second by Debbie Bourne. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: The board voted to uphold the recommendations of the Expulsion Panel in Expulsion #21-22-02.

12. Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda: Under this item, the public is invited to address the Board regarding items that are not listed on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes each. By law, the Board is not allowed to take action on matters that are not listed on the agenda. Minutes: Michelle Harrington, English Teacher at Shasta Lake School, addressed the board and asked for the board to consider offering virtual access to board meetings. Ms. Harrington stated that during the 2020-21 school year when board meetings were being held virtually that it was proven to be a good option for staff to attend the board meetings when they are not able to attend in person due to the COVID issues. Board President Phil Lewis responded to Ms. Harrington and stated that the board already has that item under consideration. There were no other public comments.

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13. Items of Interest/Communications (Information Items)

13.a. Shasta County Office of Education 2021-2022 Report to the Community Letter - County Superintendent of Schools, Judy Flores Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson reported to the board that this letter is an annual letter from the County Superintendent of Schools that provides information to the local community. 13.b. Bass School Property Sale Update Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson shared with the board an update on the Bass School property that was provided to the Superintendent's office. Mr. Henson shared that the buyer has completed all of the items that Shasta County was requiring for the zoning change that the buyer is requesting to be approved. Mr. Henson stated that the buyer is ready to close escrow on the property as soon as the county approves the zoning change.

14. Staff Reports (Information Items)

14.a. Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) Update by Classified Staff Representative(s) Minutes: There was no CSEA representative present. No report was given. 14.b. Gateway Teachers' Association (GTA) Update by Certificated Staff Representative(s) Minutes: GTA President Julie Nagy reported to the board that GTA is still waiting to receive the language for the new Independent Study policy for review. Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson told Mrs. Nagy that he would have the information emailed to her.

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14. Staff Reports (Information Items) (cont.)

14.c. School Site and Department Updates by Site Administrators & Directors Minutes: Tina Card, Assistant Director of Human Resources, reported to the board that the HR Department has had a busy start to the school year and is working diligently to get new staff hired and fill positions at the school sites. Sean Hays, Director of Maintenance and Operations shared that the M&O Department is experiencing challenges with staffing as there are no substitutes available to cover duties when current employees are off. Mr. Hays shared that M&O are doing their best to keep up. Director of Food Service, Sean Hays, reported that schools in California are experiencing severe shortages in food supplies which is creating issues with exact menu items being available during the week. Mr. Hays stated that food service staff are still able to provide full meals to students. Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson representing Buckeye School of the Arts shared that the NWEA Testing had been completed and that fall sports are in full swing. Mr. Henson also shared that the Buckeye staff are implementing a new program for middle school students called W.I.N. which stands for "What I Need". The program is modeled after the aChieVe program at Central Valley High School. Kyle Turner, Principal at Central Valley High School, reported to the board that students are enjoying being back in school and that it has been a busy few weeks. Mr. Turner shared that CVHS has opened an online team store for purchasing CVHS merchandise. Mr. Turner also shared that sports are up and running and that the girl’s volleyball team beat Redding Christian School which was very exciting. The CVHS band performed at the Shasta Lake City 9/11 Memorial Event on Saturday, September 11th. Principal of Shasta Lake School, Melanie Sanderson, shared that NWEA Testing has been completed at SLS and that sports are going well. Ms. Sanderson shared that the Leadership Class was able to be brought back this school year and that the class is currently planning Red Ribbon Week activities. The students are also engaged in the Ram Buddies program where older students connect with younger students. Kati Parsons, Principal of Grand Oaks Elementary School, shared that NWEA is almost complete due to student absences and that cross country has started with teacher Joy Cusworth coaching.

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14. Staff Reports (Information Items) (cont.) 14.c. School Site and Department Updates by Site Administrators & Directors (cont.)

Principal of Mountain Lakes High School, Community Day School and Gateway Educational Options, Jessica Libbee, stated that she wanted to give recognition to the teachers at GEO for their extra work in getting prepared for the expanded Independent Study requirements per CDE. Ms. Libbee reported that there are more than 80 students currently enrolled in MLHS, CDS and GEO combined. Director of Technology, Scott Sorrells, reported to the board that there was a delay on the delivery of the interactive TV's that were purchased for the K-6 classrooms but that installation should start next week.

15. Consent Agenda: Minutes: The consent agenda was approved as presented.

15.a. Approval of the August 18, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace 15.b. Approval of the September 2, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace

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15. Consent Agenda: (cont.)

15.c. Approval of the Personnel Report: September 2021 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace 15.d. Approval of Resolution #21-22-12: Authorizing Teacher Assignment Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace 15.e. Approval to revoke all prior signature cards at Tri Counties Bank for the Central Valley High School (CVHS) Student Body Account and add the following as authorized CVHS signatories: Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace 15.f. Approval of Resolution #21-22-09: Declaring October 10-16, 2021 as Week of the School Administrator Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace

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15. Consent Agenda: (cont.) 15.g. Approval of Warrants through September 8, 2021 Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace

16. Public Hearing(s):

16.a. Public Hearing regarding Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials for the 2021-2022 School Year Motion Passed: The motion was made to table this item and bring it back to a future board meeting for approval. Passed with a motion by Dale Wallace and a second by Debbie Bourne. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: The regular meeting was adjourned and a Public Hearing regarding Resolution 21-22-11: Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials for the 2021-2022 School Year was opened at 4:52 p.m. Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson shared with the board that this is an annual item that is required by education code to ensure that all students have a textbook available for use for all adopted core subject areas. Board President Phil Lewis asked for public comments concerning this item. A teacher from Grand Oaks Elementary School stated that she was short a few textbooks in her classroom as she had given a new teacher some textbooks until they can find more. Based on this comment, Assistant Superintendent Henson made the recommendation to the board that they vote to table this item until this is resolved. There being no further public comment, the Public Hearing was closed and the Regular Meeting was reconvened under the Opening Order at 4:54 p.m.

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17. New Business (Discussion and/or Action Items)

17.a. Discussion and action to adopt Resolution #21-22-11: Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials for the 2021-2022 School Year Minutes: This item was tabled for a future board meeting per the Public Hearing item 16.a. 17.b. Approval of Certification of Provision of Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials for the 2021-2022 School Year Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Henson stated that this is an annual item certifying that all materials in use in GUSD schools are aligned with state standards. The recommendation is for the board to approve the item as presented. 17.c. Discussion and/or Action to Approve Certificated Substitute Salary Schedule Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dale Wallace and a second by Debbie Bourne. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson explained to the board that the need to find substitutes to fill vacancies during this time has become challenging and the intention of the increased substitute salary schedule is to attract more substitutes. The recommendation is to approve the item as presented.

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17. New Business (Discussion and/or Action Items) (cont.)

17.d. Discussion and action regarding the Approval of the 2020-2021 Unaudited Actuals Financial Reports, (SACS) Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson presented to the Board the 2020-2021 SACS Financial Reports, Unaudited Actuals. Mr. Henson explained the District's changes from Third Interim for the General Funds revenue, expenditures, deficit and ending balance unaudited actuals. The recommendation was for the board to approve the item as presented. 17.e. Approval of Resolution #21-22-08: Adopting the Gann Appropriations Limit Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dale Wallace and a second by Debbie Bourne. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson reported that the District must establish maximum appropriation limitations, known as "Gann Limits" and revise it for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and a projected Gann Limit for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and that a public notice of the calculations and documentation were made available. The recommendation was for the Board to approve Resolution #21-22-08: Adopting the Gann Appropriations Limit as presented.

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17. New Business (Discussion and/or Action Items) (cont.)

17.f. Discussion and/or action to approve REVISED BP6158 and AR6158 - Independent Study Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: Colette Wilson, Business Services Technician, explained to the Board that this board policy was adopted by the Board at the August 18, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Mrs. Wilson shared that due to language issues and recommendations from the auditing firm that Gateway USD reviews items with, the board policy needs to be reapproved by the Board. Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson stated that the recommendation is for the Board to approve the item as presented.

18. District Reports

18.a. District-wide Update by Superintendent James M. Harrell Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Steve Henson commended the staff at Shasta Lake School and the district nursing staff for their actions in a recent event at the school involving a student that possibly were lifesaving. Mr. Henson thanked the staff in attendance for their commitment to the students and encouraged others in attendance to stay vigilant in addressing concerns with student’s health and safety. 18.b. Trustee Reports by Governing Board Members Minutes: Trustee Bourne thanked those in attendance for their continued efforts during the tough times that schools are facing and shared that she is hoping for a brighter outlook soon. Trustee Wallace thanked the district staff for the extra steps and work dealing with a lot of items and issues that cannot be planned for.

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19. Recess to Closed Session, if needed (Time):

19.a. Reconvene to Open Session (Time): 19.b. Announcement of Any Reportable Action Taken in Closed Session:

20. Adjournment (Time): Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Debbie Bourne and a second by Dale Wallace. Yes Debbie Bourne Absent Fred Braun Absent Diane Corbell Yes Phil Lewis Yes Dale Wallace Minutes: The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. _____________________________________ Debbie Bourne, Clerk of the Board _____________________________________ Steve Henson, Acting Superintendent