3.4 – (6:58) Report from Closed Session – Board of Education approved stipulated expulsion of student RM for the fall and spring semesters of the 2022-2023 school year with a 5-0 vote. Existing litigation council approved the court award for the law offices of Larry Minski in the amount of $716557.13 for attorney fees for settlement of a lawsuit, with a 5-0 vote. Board approved the demotion classified employee 7363 with a 5-0 vote. Board approved certificated employee appointment for Principal of South Tamarind Elementary School for Timothy Yelin.
3.5 – (9:19) School Reports – There were 3 reports to the board. The first was a presentation from Mango Elementary regarding the various school activities and highlights to increase achievements. The second report was to announce the winners of the School Police Sponsored Red Ribbon Week contest. Lastly, the Fox 11 news report on FOHI and the high graduation rates that aired in December was shared with the board of education.
3.6 – (50:27) Student Board Meeting Comments – Our student board member wished everyone a Happy New Year, reminded us to continue to reach our goals. He reminded us all to work hard. MLK service day will be at Veterans Park on January 16.
3.7 – (52:15) Opportunity for Public Comment – There were 5 comments made in person.
4.0 – (1:16:20) Consent Calendar – Approve Consent Calendar Agenda Items 4.2 through 4.14: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar Agenda are considered to be routine and enacted by one motion and vote. There is no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board of Education considers the motion unless a member of the Board or administrative staff requests that specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar Agenda. Approved 5-0.
5.1 – (1:16:56) Business Services - Rescind Bid Award: Inland Empire Stages, Ltd. – Rescind award of Bid No. 22/23-1625R to Inland Empire Stages, Ltd. for transportation for athletic and other District related activities. Approved 5-0.
5.2 – (1:17:45) Business Services - Resolution No. 23-02: CEQA Exemption in Exchange of Real Property - Adopt Resolution No. 23-02 finding the exchange of real property exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving the filing and recordation of a notice of exemption. Approved 3-2.
5.3 – (1:19:25) Business Services - RFQ/P Award Contract: Calcon-BR JV - Approve Resolution No. 23-01 authorizing design-build construction of the CalSHAPE Project at multiple District sites and authorizing entering into a contract with Calcon-BR JV (Building Resources) pursuant to Education Code Section 17250.10 Et Seq. in the estimated amount of $5,061,377.49. Approved 5-0.
5.4 – (1:20:26) Human Resources - Certificated and Classified Personnel Recommendations - Approve and/or Ratify Personnel Recommendations as provided. 5-0.
5.5 – (1:21:02) Superintendent Office - 2023-24 Regular Board Meetings Calendar - Adopt the proposed Board of Education regular meeting calendar for the 2023-24 school year reflecting meeting dates of July 5 & 19, August 9 & 23, September 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 1, December 13 (organizational meeting), 2023; January 10, February 7 & 21, March 13, April 3 & 17, May 1, and June 5 & 19, 2024. Motion to table this item to February 1 meeting, approved 5-0.
5.6 – (1:29:33) Superintendent Office - 2023-24 Special Board Meetings Calendar - Adopt the Board of Education special meeting calendar for the 2023-24 school year reflecting dates of September 13, October 11, November 15, 2023; January 24, March 6, April 24, 2024, for work/study sessions. Motion to table this item to February 1 meeting, approved 5-0.
5.7 – (1:30:17) Superintendent Office - Board Bylaw First Reading - Accept the first reading of Board Bylaw 9100: Organization. Bylaw changes to align with CSBA changes. Approved 5-0.
5.8 – (1:31:32) Superintendent Office - Board Bylaw First Reading - Accept the first reading of Board Bylaw 9323: Meeting Conduct. This item was revised at the beginning of the meeting. Bylaw changes to align with CSBA changes. A slight change was made to this item to correct a minor error in wording. The acceptance of this change was accepted at the beginning of closed session. Item was approved 4-1.
5.9 – (1:44:15) Teaching and Learning - Consultant Agreement: Brilliance Project, LLC. - Approve entering into an agreement with Brilliance Project, LLC. to provide professional development and coaching in the estimated amount of $85,000, effective for the 2022-2023 school year. Approved 5-0.
5.10 – (1:47:30) Teaching and Learning - New Courses 2022-2023 - Approve six new courses for the 2022-2023 school year to be offered to high school students as provided. Approved 5-0.
5.11 – (1:53:43) Technology & Innovation - Utilization of RFP/Purchase: Softchoice Corporation - Approve utilization of King County Office of Education RFP Project No. 061119, Microsoft Products-COE-Wide, for the purchase of Microsoft software licensing from Softchoice Corporation, effective February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, in the estimated amount of $473,925.06. Approved 5-0.