1 00:00:33,950 --> 00:00:41,130 I think that's it. 2 00:03:11,170 --> 00:03:13,130 With the report from close session. 3 00:03:17,770 --> 00:03:29,430 With respect to every item of business discussing close session, pursuant to sections 49060 through 49079 and the Family Right and Privacy Act, students discussed A and B. 4 00:03:30,050 --> 00:03:33,290 I move for the expulsions of students A and B. 5 00:03:42,980 --> 00:03:43,540 Hi. 6 00:03:44,060 --> 00:03:44,080 Hi. 7 00:03:44,500 --> 00:03:44,700 Hi. 8 00:03:51,830 --> 00:03:53,650 And there are no other report about it. 9 00:03:55,920 --> 00:03:56,700 Thank you. 10 00:03:56,700 --> 00:04:03,700 With that we'll move to the flag salute and I would like to have our students of the month we'd have send the flag salute 11 00:04:26,370 --> 00:04:27,130 This 12 00:04:36,820 --> 00:04:45,060 meeting is recorded for viewing on Napa TV7 and recorded web stream streaming video 13 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:53,060 Before we accept the agenda, I would like to pull item C. 14 00:04:56,410 --> 00:04:59,830 We're a question of, pull item C, we're going to use a piggyback. 15 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:05,840 The negotiation process for this does not slow it down, probably speeds up the process and are open to get a better price. 16 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:09,320 And we'll bring that back to final result for approval by the Board. 17 00:05:10,640 --> 00:05:14,940 Thank you. So, entertain a motion to approve the agenda with that change? 18 00:05:15,140 --> 00:05:15,720 Some of us. 19 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:16,780 I'll second. 20 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:19,460 Move by Mr. Shunk. 21 00:05:20,800 --> 00:05:22,160 Seconded by Mr. Monke. 22 00:05:24,910 --> 00:05:25,370 All in favour? 23 00:05:25,810 --> 00:05:26,970 Aye. Aye. Aye. 24 00:05:27,210 --> 00:05:27,210 Thank 25 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:30,440 you. 26 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:33,640 Approval of the minutes for February 21st. 27 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:43,860 move my mince water seconded by mr. Shunk all in favor I 28 00:05:43,860 --> 00:05:46,140 Up sentience? I have seen. 29 00:05:46,720 --> 00:05:47,180 Stay. 30 00:05:48,620 --> 00:05:49,420 That is fair. 31 00:05:50,580 --> 00:05:52,600 Right. You need four more. 32 00:05:53,040 --> 00:05:53,980 I have two upstairs. 33 00:05:56,780 --> 00:05:57,020 Is. 34 00:05:57,800 --> 00:05:58,460 Why have you seen? 35 00:06:00,950 --> 00:06:01,770 I'm by that. 36 00:06:03,630 --> 00:06:04,490 You saw that? 37 00:06:04,930 --> 00:06:05,950 I see. 38 00:06:06,470 --> 00:06:07,250 There's your camera. 39 00:06:09,330 --> 00:06:11,290 There's your camera. 40 00:06:13,450 --> 00:06:14,590 There's your camera. 41 00:06:15,770 --> 00:06:20,110 Yeah, the only one we're after and we're the day and we're stuck. 42 00:06:20,250 --> 00:06:21,470 No, for the three. 43 00:06:21,650 --> 00:06:23,470 So then, I don't know. 44 00:06:24,590 --> 00:06:24,730 Yeah. 45 00:06:25,550 --> 00:06:26,030 Sorry. 46 00:06:27,670 --> 00:06:28,930 Because we don't need to stay. 47 00:06:30,510 --> 00:06:32,050 We started with five. 48 00:06:32,210 --> 00:06:33,190 We picked up a six. 49 00:06:35,610 --> 00:06:37,010 That's on you and him. 50 00:06:38,530 --> 00:06:39,230 I've seen. 51 00:06:40,410 --> 00:06:41,330 Where will we go? 52 00:06:46,690 --> 00:06:57,070 This is a little short of closing the border by proclamation, I'm going to avoid the vote 53 00:06:57,670 --> 00:07:05,370 and move all the inner chain of motion to approve the minutes of February 21st. 54 00:07:06,630 --> 00:07:07,590 I'll second. 55 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:13,080 Move by Ms. Water in a second if I'm listening. 56 00:07:13,820 --> 00:07:14,160 All in favor. 57 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:15,820 All right. 58 00:07:15,820 --> 00:07:16,480 I'm saying. 59 00:07:17,280 --> 00:07:18,180 I'm saying. 60 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:19,180 Thank you. 61 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:19,420 Okay. 62 00:07:19,580 --> 00:07:20,100 We got that. 63 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:24,280 We're good at this. 64 00:07:25,260 --> 00:07:29,320 Recognition of visitors and employee organization representatives. 65 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:32,420 You have anyone here today? 66 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:33,980 Okay. 67 00:07:37,910 --> 00:07:42,450 uh... recognition of students of the month sponsored by napa valley education foundation 68 00:07:42,970 --> 00:07:45,710 this evening we have napa valley independent studies 69 00:07:45,710 --> 00:07:49,270 and vintage high school 70 00:07:49,270 --> 00:07:51,150 representing uh... 71 00:07:51,150 --> 00:07:53,170 napa valley independent studies in school 72 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:07,870 good evening i'm Susan Wilson the principal independent studies 73 00:08:09,490 --> 00:08:10,050 um... 74 00:08:10,050 --> 00:08:13,690 i love these board meetings they just fill me up with so much more 75 00:08:13,690 --> 00:08:20,710 But tonight, I get to celebrate two amazing young ladies and introduce you to them. 76 00:08:20,950 --> 00:08:25,430 Both are very compassionate, they're warm and caring souls. 77 00:08:27,170 --> 00:08:30,330 They're also supported with their kind of amazing family. 78 00:08:30,730 --> 00:08:32,790 They're really supports them in their dreams. 79 00:08:34,010 --> 00:08:42,390 Bright, excited about learning and yet very humble and thankful about where they came from and where they're at today. 80 00:08:43,390 --> 00:08:50,510 Both of our ladies are each facing their own unique obstacles when they came to independent studies and they'll share that a little bit in their stories. 81 00:08:52,210 --> 00:08:56,390 What I've seen in both of them is they don't let their obstacles define them. 82 00:08:57,930 --> 00:09:03,810 They face them, they work through them, they share them with others, and then they chose a path. 83 00:09:03,810 --> 00:09:09,590 their path is leading them to success and are able to apply the tools that they've learned through 84 00:09:09,590 --> 00:09:14,290 independent studies to move them forward. They've got amazing dreams that are going to 85 00:09:14,290 --> 00:09:18,770 share with you. So first step I'd like to introduce to you Sophia Gregory. 86 00:09:28,240 --> 00:09:30,060 Hi, thank you so much to 87 00:09:30,060 --> 00:09:36,240 the NBSD school for Napa Valley Educators Association and Superintendent Dr. Missetti for taking 88 00:09:36,240 --> 00:09:41,820 time to recognize hardworking students. Thank you, too Miss Wilson, as well as all the teachers 89 00:09:41,820 --> 00:09:46,200 I've been lucky to have at independent studies and the short time that I've been at the school 90 00:09:46,200 --> 00:09:50,820 I've been greatly influenced by each one of you and I prosper today because of you. 91 00:09:51,140 --> 00:09:55,240 But most importantly thank you to my parents for being my constant supporters and my number 92 00:09:55,240 --> 00:09:59,680 one fans. I've been part of the MVSD school system since elementary school. 93 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:12,860 Northwood Elementary School, Redwood Middle School, and Venture High School. At each school I attended, I was fortunate enough to have phenomenal teachers who truly cared about me as a person and contributed to my ability to succeed. 94 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:21,400 Now I am attending Napa Valley Independent Studies, because although I have always loved learning, the traditional high school scene was not for me. 95 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:27,340 Independent Studies has allowed me to move at my own pace and has allowed me to challenge myself. 96 00:10:27,640 --> 00:10:34,640 I have been able to explore my interests with community service, which I completed by volunteering in a classroom at Northwood Elementary School 97 00:10:34,640 --> 00:10:37,820 and by being a member of the Napa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team. 98 00:10:38,540 --> 00:10:44,380 Although I am currently a junior, I will be graduating this June with all of my A through G requirements in place. 99 00:10:44,380 --> 00:10:52,400 Next year, I will attend not-for-value college, I then hope to transfer to a university after my first year at the junior college. 100 00:10:53,040 --> 00:10:56,680 My current plan is to study in nursing with an emphasis on pediatrics. 101 00:10:57,320 --> 00:11:03,860 I've learned so much through the course of my MBSD experience, but my biggest takeaway will be the fact that I control my destiny. 102 00:11:04,220 --> 00:11:12,160 I have the ability to change my path. Yes, it may be difficult, and it will have challenges along the way, but in the end it will be worth it. Thank you. 103 00:12:07,100 --> 00:12:16,880 I need to share a little bit about her. She's so humble that she forgot to tell you that she's a 4.0 with an overall GPA with a 4.5. 104 00:12:17,660 --> 00:12:19,440 So, I'm really proud of her. 105 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:27,900 Next time if I'd like to introduce Ray, she started with us an eighth grade, 106 00:12:37,080 --> 00:12:37,080 and then, 107 00:12:37,080 --> 00:12:39,660 studies. Right, come on up. 108 00:12:49,430 --> 00:12:53,530 Evening. I think this start by thanking everyone for giving me the honor of speaking here this evening. 109 00:12:54,570 --> 00:12:59,110 Now for the majority in my school career from second to eighth grade I was a student of St. John's Lutheran School. 110 00:12:59,710 --> 00:13:05,590 I was always a high-achieving bright kid. I'm proud to have achieved top 1% scores on every ITBS test for years 111 00:13:05,590 --> 00:13:08,890 and I was able to join the John Hopkins Center for Gifted Learners. 112 00:13:09,710 --> 00:13:15,310 I've always taken immense pride in my intellect and academic ability. However, halfway through eighth grade I lost my fire. 113 00:13:15,310 --> 00:13:19,750 almost completely. I had no will to wake up for school in the morning and I realized that nobody 114 00:13:19,750 --> 00:13:24,510 from this academic's oriented school actually cared about me. That's when independent studies 115 00:13:24,510 --> 00:13:29,150 welcomed me with open arms. I spent the remainder of my eighth grade a year here and graduated 116 00:13:29,150 --> 00:13:35,250 in June 2017 with plans to attend new tech high school for freshman year. With my newly revived 117 00:13:35,250 --> 00:13:39,950 spirits I was enthusiastic to begin my high school career but I soon saw that it wasn't what 118 00:13:39,950 --> 00:13:45,170 I had expected it to be. I very quickly found myself in a position where I've satisfied to get 119 00:13:45,170 --> 00:13:48,470 and bees on my assignment, as long as nobody challenged me, 120 00:13:48,750 --> 00:13:50,410 we had this to say a project that faced learning 121 00:13:50,410 --> 00:13:51,330 was not what I needed. 122 00:13:52,430 --> 00:13:54,290 As every day became more and more difficult, 123 00:13:54,670 --> 00:13:56,470 as I cared less and less about my future, 124 00:13:57,090 --> 00:13:59,430 I remember to place when my presence actually mattered. 125 00:14:00,110 --> 00:14:01,050 Halfway through ninth grade, 126 00:14:01,170 --> 00:14:03,110 independent studies welcomed me back happily. 127 00:14:03,850 --> 00:14:05,710 I'm incredibly grateful to end up in studies, 128 00:14:06,330 --> 00:14:08,210 my principal and all the teachers and staff. 129 00:14:08,850 --> 00:14:12,390 I'm grateful to end up in studies for giving me the opportunity to find myself, 130 00:14:12,390 --> 00:14:16,790 to explore the world around me and for giving me my energy and passion back. 131 00:14:17,310 --> 00:14:21,790 Thanks to this school, I have the freedom to decide my own future and the time to achieve it. 132 00:14:22,190 --> 00:14:24,710 My dream in life is to pursue a career in the fashion industry, 133 00:14:24,910 --> 00:14:28,630 and every day I wake up excited for my future, excited to experience life, 134 00:14:28,810 --> 00:14:31,710 to travel, to learn more and to better myself. 135 00:14:32,470 --> 00:14:35,590 Independent studies has made me feel prepared for the world beyond high school, 136 00:14:35,750 --> 00:14:37,790 more than any education I've received before. 137 00:14:38,510 --> 00:14:40,870 Every class I have, I feel that my input is wanted, 138 00:14:40,870 --> 00:14:44,130 and I feel that I can have a real discussion with the teachers and students. 139 00:14:44,770 --> 00:14:47,010 It feels like I'm in graduate school rather than 10th grade. 140 00:14:47,250 --> 00:14:49,470 And with everything I learn, I want to learn more. 141 00:14:49,890 --> 00:14:51,030 That's all. Thank you. 142 00:15:38,130 --> 00:15:40,610 Next we have finished high school Mr. 143 00:15:48,170 --> 00:15:51,310 Abub. Good evening, NVUSD trustees and superintendent 144 00:15:51,310 --> 00:15:57,230 MCID. My name is Peter Abub. I am one of the assistant principals at vintage high school and it's my 145 00:15:57,230 --> 00:16:01,390 pleasure to be with you here tonight, presenting our board students of the month on behalf 146 00:16:01,390 --> 00:16:05,930 of the vintage high school community, and Sarah O'Connor, our principal, who is a way 147 00:16:05,930 --> 00:16:07,170 learning and a conference today. 148 00:16:08,690 --> 00:16:11,630 Before I do that, I want to share a little bit about what's been going on at vintage. 149 00:16:12,230 --> 00:16:13,770 Last couple of months have been pretty busy. 150 00:16:14,130 --> 00:16:17,490 We recently finished our annual theme week, which we called Story Week. 151 00:16:17,950 --> 00:16:22,190 It was tied to our theme this year, which is telling our stories to make the invisible visible. 152 00:16:22,930 --> 00:16:26,790 Students participated in a number of activities designed to help them tell their stories, 153 00:16:26,790 --> 00:16:30,670 and learn about other people's stories so that we get to know each other better and become 154 00:16:30,670 --> 00:16:34,890 closer as a pressure community. There were classroom activities, breaking lunch activities, 155 00:16:35,290 --> 00:16:39,230 and passing period music with a story theme. Think of a typical high school spirit week, 156 00:16:39,290 --> 00:16:43,690 but with deep purpose and intention. We've also been in the thursdays of testing, working on 157 00:16:43,690 --> 00:16:48,250 master schedules, and planning events like open house, our recognition ceremonies and graduation, 158 00:16:48,830 --> 00:16:52,270 starting to feel like we're nearing the finish line for the 1819 school year. 159 00:16:53,410 --> 00:16:58,170 We are part of all of our Crusher students, but the two I'm presenting to you this evening are especially worth recognizing. 160 00:16:59,910 --> 00:17:07,950 The first student of the month is Anna Kristina Perry. Anna is humble and quiet, yet a dynamic and powerful leader in influence on our campus. 161 00:17:08,570 --> 00:17:15,270 The more I learned about Anna as I prepared for this evening, the more I was impressed by her accomplishments, and what others had to say about her. 162 00:17:15,270 --> 00:17:20,070 is passionate about dance and has been in our dance program for the past four years. She has 163 00:17:20,070 --> 00:17:25,050 also been part of our cheer program and served as a captain of this last year. Her teacher 164 00:17:25,050 --> 00:17:30,290 described her as poised, mature and committed to her education. She is ambitious, persistent, 165 00:17:30,610 --> 00:17:35,710 and meets challenges head on. Her English teacher, Ms. Poiser said something about her that I'd 166 00:17:35,710 --> 00:17:39,990 like to share with you. She is a role model for all girls who aspire to go to college, 167 00:17:40,270 --> 00:17:44,390 who want to take advantage of the opportunities given to them and who want to be in all around 168 00:17:44,390 --> 00:17:51,130 decent and wonderful human being. And it has a whopping 4.7 GPA and is going to Cal Berkeley 169 00:17:51,130 --> 00:17:54,630 this fall in majoring global studies. Anna Perry. 170 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:10,580 Good evening, Dr. Missetti and the NBUSD school 171 00:18:10,580 --> 00:18:17,520 board in the Napa Valley Education Foundation. Thank you for this great honor. Although I'm the 172 00:18:17,520 --> 00:18:22,120 one receiving the award, I would like to recognize some of the most influential people who have 173 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:27,960 the student in person I have become. Throughout high school my English teachers have been a 174 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:34,100 great influence in academics and also my character. My first English teacher at vintage who is now 175 00:18:34,100 --> 00:18:39,580 my last English teacher, Ms. Poiser, has taught me that education is not solely about taking 176 00:18:39,580 --> 00:18:45,200 tests and writing essays, but it is about reflecting on yourself and coming to understand others 177 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:51,140 differently. The themes of literature do fit real life and have come to show me more about myself and 178 00:18:51,140 --> 00:18:59,880 But effort to connect with each one of her students is something I admire and has changed my approach to others both in the school and out. 179 00:19:01,040 --> 00:19:05,020 Someone that has pushed me and encouraged me to believe in myself is Mr. Thomas. 180 00:19:05,860 --> 00:19:10,360 We formed a close relationship sophomore year and have maintained it since. 181 00:19:10,780 --> 00:19:14,240 He has made me grow and realize that I can do what I strive for. 182 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:27,900 The pressure of school can be difficult at times and overwhelming, which makes it hard to see all the positives and potential in oneself, but Mr. Thomas always was encouraging me and still is now. 183 00:19:28,440 --> 00:19:31,580 He definitely has played a role in developing myself confidence. 184 00:19:32,820 --> 00:19:38,480 Mr. Ustiz has played a big role in my high school experience, especially in my senior year. 185 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:45,480 As a first-generation student, the college process has been a challenge, but Mr. East has led me through it. 186 00:19:46,280 --> 00:19:50,780 I'm constantly working on something college-related and coming to him for support. 187 00:19:51,660 --> 00:19:56,660 Throughout the process, we have formed a bond that has given me a space to feel comfortable talking about anything. 188 00:19:57,920 --> 00:20:00,000 Although he is busy, he always makes time for me. 189 00:20:00,430 --> 00:20:29,150 When I'm in need, his health was crucial in the college process. I wouldn't be talking about those who have been influential in my high school career without mentioning my shared coach Angie. Although she was the only coach, although she was only the coach my senior year, she has impacted not only my dancing ability, but also my work ethic and approach to situations. Her constant positive attitude has modeled what it means to be a good person. 190 00:20:30,430 --> 00:20:32,390 She puts her all into the cheering dance program 191 00:20:32,390 --> 00:20:34,730 and has changed my experience of being on a team. 192 00:20:35,950 --> 00:20:38,690 I'm grateful that the Napavali Unified School District 193 00:20:38,690 --> 00:20:40,750 has allowed me to find something to help me 194 00:20:40,750 --> 00:20:42,610 and all aspects of my high school career. 195 00:20:43,270 --> 00:20:45,110 I'm honored to be receiving this award 196 00:20:45,110 --> 00:20:47,190 alongside other amazing students. 197 00:20:47,750 --> 00:20:50,310 Thank you to the Board of Education, and thank you for your time. 198 00:21:40,740 --> 00:21:40,900 All right. 199 00:21:41,880 --> 00:21:43,980 Our second student is Jack Denzmore. 200 00:21:44,700 --> 00:21:47,740 Jack came from a small school and knew a few people 201 00:21:47,740 --> 00:21:48,720 when he came to vintage. 202 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:54,940 Jack has flourished through his participation in the arts, most notably our drama and choir programs. 203 00:21:55,460 --> 00:22:00,820 He was cast in almost May 1984 and stage managed our most recent choir production, 204 00:22:01,020 --> 00:22:02,760 Leem is a Rob, which was a huge success. 205 00:22:03,720 --> 00:22:09,020 He's also involved in a number of other programs, including pure support, the First Project, and Ultimate Frisbee. 206 00:22:09,780 --> 00:22:16,660 Jack's teachers described him as compassionate, ready to learn, willing to help others, and poised, and grateful, graceful. 207 00:22:17,260 --> 00:22:23,180 Jack is always smiling and a positive influence on our campus. Jack has a 4.3 GPA and will 208 00:22:23,180 --> 00:22:27,300 be attending the University of Portland as a theater major this fall. Jack Dinsmore. 209 00:22:38,530 --> 00:22:42,690 Hello everyone, my name is Jack Dinsmore and I'm from Vinnie High School. First and foremost, 210 00:22:42,850 --> 00:22:46,870 I would like to thank the Napa Valley Board of Education, Dr. Mousetti, the Napa Valley 211 00:22:46,870 --> 00:22:50,230 Education Foundation and also all of those here tonight who have supported me in my high 212 00:22:50,230 --> 00:22:54,990 school career. Friends, family, and teachers alike. To be one of the board students the month 213 00:22:54,990 --> 00:22:58,050 It's truly humbling and I'm so grateful to be the recipient of such an honor. 214 00:22:58,670 --> 00:23:02,650 However, I cannot accept it entirely based on my own achievements, because without the people 215 00:23:02,650 --> 00:23:06,410 here tonight, I would not be standing here and I definitely would not have become the person 216 00:23:06,410 --> 00:23:06,950 I am today. 217 00:23:08,850 --> 00:23:12,950 I remember on the first day of school of my junior year, my new precarious teacher, Mr. 218 00:23:13,150 --> 00:23:15,390 Merckner, had us right, but we wanted out of the class. 219 00:23:15,570 --> 00:23:18,730 And I remember writing that I not only wanted to learn, but I also wanted a good relationship 220 00:23:18,730 --> 00:23:19,370 with the teacher. 221 00:23:19,570 --> 00:23:22,310 Someone I could go to with problems or have a laugh with. 222 00:23:22,310 --> 00:23:33,930 Of course, at the time, I had no idea that this math teacher would not only be one of the most effective and influential teachers I've ever had, but also a mentor, friend, and a buddy to go to Miss Estidio, a spin-classist with. 223 00:23:35,650 --> 00:23:41,810 But in all seriousness, Mr. Mercury is one of the most genuine and caring people I've ever met, and I'm forever grateful for his kindness and support. 224 00:23:43,250 --> 00:23:45,370 Also, on the first day of my junior year, I met Miss Lamont. 225 00:23:45,370 --> 00:23:56,310 And I remember, I remember approaching the door at the last class of the day and walking up to her for the very first time and she immediately knew me by name and started talking to me about all the plays I was in the last two years. 226 00:23:56,410 --> 00:24:01,170 And about how she had a great time at the Lady Gaga concert with Jamie and Stella who are a close family friend of mine. 227 00:24:01,430 --> 00:24:04,190 And I remember thinking, do I know you? 228 00:24:04,670 --> 00:24:08,770 But I sort of accepted her kindness and she became a prominent matriarch in my life. 229 00:24:09,330 --> 00:24:12,270 She made that sixth period in English class a second home for me. 230 00:24:12,270 --> 00:24:20,770 And she's had such a lasting effect that she was one of the first people I called when I received my first college acceptance letter, and I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to a better student. 231 00:24:22,590 --> 00:24:26,170 Mr. Barney has been a very influential, has been very influential in my academic career. 232 00:24:26,550 --> 00:24:31,910 And the main thing is taught me has been to think critically about things, to see all the different viewpoints and possible solutions to a problem. 233 00:24:32,850 --> 00:24:39,890 He has also taught me about the importance of taking every opportunity presented to, whether joining the crew of Le Miserables or becoming a first student director in school history. 234 00:24:40,370 --> 00:24:43,830 I have learned from him to take every chance at something and give it my best effort. 235 00:24:45,210 --> 00:24:47,710 Lastly, I would like to mention Mr. Yustus. 236 00:24:48,770 --> 00:24:52,930 For elementary middle school, I went to Stonebridge School and was a part of a class of 23 students 237 00:24:52,930 --> 00:24:54,870 in the school with a total of just under 250. 238 00:24:55,690 --> 00:24:59,330 So the transition from 250 to close 1800 was very difficult. 239 00:25:00,850 --> 00:25:09,330 Not only that, but only one of the students from my graduating class went to vending my freshman year and he and I didn't have any classes together. So needless to say, it was quite the shift. 240 00:25:10,130 --> 00:25:12,650 However, Mr. Uses has been a constant in my time here. 241 00:25:13,570 --> 00:25:19,030 I mean, there was a good sin of time where I went and saw Mr. Uses every day just to vending out college classes, whatever it was on my mind. 242 00:25:20,130 --> 00:25:26,170 Mr. Uses is one of the few people in my life that can go to and go to with anything and everything. He is my rock in vending. 243 00:25:26,670 --> 00:25:31,110 More than this, the influence and effect Mr. Uses had on my life is beyond compare, and I 244 00:25:31,110 --> 00:25:35,050 dread the day of graduation, because I know he's going to be the hardest to say goodbye to. 245 00:25:35,950 --> 00:25:39,890 Most of credit awards like these to work ethic, determination, or intelligence, and all 246 00:25:39,890 --> 00:25:43,890 those things are important. There's nothing more important than having at least one person 247 00:25:43,890 --> 00:25:49,830 be your outlet, illustrator, mentor, and front. They will assist you above all else. Thank you so 248 00:25:49,830 --> 00:25:50,270 much for coming. 249 00:26:32,280 --> 00:26:38,460 If we could have all of the students of the month and their teachers and line up in front 250 00:26:38,460 --> 00:26:40,320 of us, please cover us up. 251 00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:42,000 We're going to take a group picture. 252 00:26:42,940 --> 00:26:45,720 It's a better looking, especially standing front of me. 253 00:26:47,700 --> 00:26:50,180 I want to actually want the ultimate Frisbee guy standing, but 254 00:27:03,870 --> 00:27:05,970 I 255 00:27:17,400 --> 00:27:17,400 just want 256 00:27:29,520 --> 00:27:33,060 to 257 00:27:40,550 --> 00:27:41,830 say that this 258 00:27:41,830 --> 00:27:44,250 is probably, well, you can imagine. 259 00:27:44,250 --> 00:27:51,390 The best part of the meeting for me, and my guess is the rest of the board, and it's not just the 260 00:27:51,390 --> 00:27:56,450 acknowledgement of outstanding achievement by our students, it's the way the students have been 261 00:27:56,450 --> 00:28:03,070 supported by their teachers and administrators. This is always the best part for me. 262 00:28:03,830 --> 00:28:09,690 So thank you students for your achievement and your hard work. And thank you teachers and everyone else 263 00:28:09,690 --> 00:28:15,010 at the schools that support our children in their success. 264 00:28:15,950 --> 00:28:20,850 So I would invite you to stay for the rest of the meeting, especially you, Mr. Gregory, 265 00:28:21,270 --> 00:28:26,610 because I know how much you like meetings, but this would be a great time to make an escape. 266 00:28:37,380 --> 00:28:38,860 I'm very influential. 267 00:28:52,920 --> 00:28:54,040 Next 268 00:29:05,470 --> 00:29:15,810 we'll move to student representatives board superintendent comments and we'll start 269 00:29:15,810 --> 00:29:23,830 So Monday, I was given the opportunity to present to one of my AP teachers, Mr. Nandis, 270 00:29:24,050 --> 00:29:25,650 to her sophomore classes. 271 00:29:26,310 --> 00:29:31,490 It was mainly about, like, the whole, like, interview process and what has to be done to, like, 272 00:29:31,490 --> 00:29:32,010 build resume. 273 00:29:32,770 --> 00:29:36,250 And in doing so, I got to talk to some of the sophomore class I've been trying. 274 00:29:37,190 --> 00:29:40,870 And the common consensus was, believe you're not, 275 00:29:40,910 --> 00:29:43,190 a desire to reinstate chocolate milk on the school menu. 276 00:29:43,190 --> 00:29:44,230 So, 277 00:29:47,290 --> 00:29:58,930 there's our software class, moving on to more broad news, college exception season seems to be over, and many seniors are planning on visiting. 278 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:07,740 respective colleges of the spring break, and juniors and seniors are getting revved up for prom. 279 00:30:08,460 --> 00:30:14,600 So is that? Students are undergoing cast testing sessions and to be candid. 280 00:30:15,980 --> 00:30:23,660 I don't think that a lot of students are taking these cast tests seriously, so there's that's taking it to account. 281 00:30:23,660 --> 00:30:34,280 And Newtek has held its career point in job fair, I think it was on the second of this one, and that is all for me. 282 00:30:34,660 --> 00:30:35,320 Thank you. 283 00:30:40,460 --> 00:30:56,740 On the 26th, I visited vintage high and had a nice discussion with Sarah O'Connor, and then on the 28th, I attended the CSEA negotiation session where some difficult work was done in a respectful and collaborative manner. 284 00:30:56,740 --> 00:31:05,520 And then on February 7th, April 2nd, I attended the Mount George Parent Club meeting. 285 00:31:06,840 --> 00:31:09,620 Why wasn't too happy about that though, because that was our anniversary. 286 00:31:14,840 --> 00:31:20,160 I continued to participate in the ACHS last meetings. 287 00:31:20,160 --> 00:31:30,980 I attended the parents role in athletics that had Rob Miller proactive coaching speaking and then the Apollo on meeting the weekend 288 00:31:30,980 --> 00:31:37,720 the impact of trust, which spoke to a subset of our own coaches. 289 00:31:39,460 --> 00:31:47,520 So I believe we'll see that speaker again perhaps from the fall more directly tied to athletic groups. 290 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:51,880 and the idea of making it so, they were all very important. 291 00:31:58,400 --> 00:32:02,240 I also attended the parents role in athletics presentation. 292 00:32:03,040 --> 00:32:09,900 I was very happy with the subject and the speaker and seemed to hold the parents attention 293 00:32:09,900 --> 00:32:11,100 pretty well. 294 00:32:12,440 --> 00:32:19,800 I have had continuing dialogues with several parent groups at several schools, which are 295 00:32:19,800 --> 00:32:23,320 moving to be very productive. 296 00:32:28,570 --> 00:32:37,130 I went to, there's several open houses coming up and it's great to be able to fill up our calendar that way. 297 00:32:37,550 --> 00:32:51,550 I attended New Tech High and it's amazing to walk around with classrooms and seeing the students projects and the topics of discussion. 298 00:32:51,550 --> 00:32:59,770 One classroom, I think, was a history class, was everything around imperialism, so I mean there's just a breath of presentation there. 299 00:33:00,810 --> 00:33:11,270 And then to a science class, the chemistry teacher there, which everyone seems to adore, so it was just really great to walk through the campus and be around parents and kids. 300 00:33:13,130 --> 00:33:36,830 Tomorrow, let's write a Saturday, there's a big conference, being held here in our own school district and both trustee, my end and I will be welcoming some parents there, and I believe like 300 registered, so it'll be a nice busy morning for us, I'm just looking forward to, to participate in that level, so, sad about that. 301 00:33:41,790 --> 00:33:49,650 Like the Pusty or Ta-da I've been meeting with some parent groups over the last two weeks. 302 00:33:50,270 --> 00:33:57,110 I spent my nap a high last week and saw the counselor Stephanie Lamarca taking a group of students 303 00:33:57,110 --> 00:33:58,650 very excited. 304 00:33:59,330 --> 00:34:03,570 The first people in their family to attend college and she was taking the Sacramento Tour College 305 00:34:03,570 --> 00:34:09,990 visit and they were all bright-eyed and happy about that and several of them told me about 306 00:34:09,990 --> 00:34:16,630 upcoming trip with the avid group, touring colleges down south, so things are 307 00:34:16,630 --> 00:34:19,750 broken along, people are progressing, it's great. 308 00:34:25,660 --> 00:34:32,260 So I'm really excited about my super antenna report this evening because I am 309 00:34:32,260 --> 00:34:39,600 thrilled to share that yesterday I taught kindergarten and I spent some time 310 00:34:39,600 --> 00:34:49,200 at Northwood, Ms. Principal Sarah Knox, monthly her assemblies, she raffles off principal 311 00:34:49,200 --> 00:34:55,120 time where the principal takes over the classroom for a little while, and I happen to be 312 00:34:55,120 --> 00:35:00,000 there when Ms. Knox was raffling herself as the principal, and I said, well, why don't 313 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:07,100 I don't you raffle off some superintendent time. So I had the pleasure. The winners of that raffle over at Northwood Elementary 314 00:35:07,100 --> 00:35:14,400 were Ms. Sickler's room-1 kindergartners. And yesterday I was reminded of the complexity and the hard work 315 00:35:14,400 --> 00:35:19,860 of teaching and learning in the classroom, particularly with our youngest learners. Our five 316 00:35:19,860 --> 00:35:26,360 year olds and six year olds in kindergarten. Her class was exceptional. I really appreciated the opportunity 317 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:37,820 at Northwood and it was really fun. I did sound spelling cards. I led a community circle and I also 318 00:35:37,820 --> 00:35:43,900 did a read aloud on the pond and then got to see Northwood in action. They do a school-wide 319 00:35:43,900 --> 00:35:49,300 project-based learning unit around habitats. And so the pond was the habitat for kindergarten. 320 00:35:49,780 --> 00:35:54,640 So they were really excited. And today I got a picture from Miss Knox from one of the 321 00:35:54,640 --> 00:36:00,380 can the gardeners who said, I want to grow up and I want to be big because I want to get 322 00:36:00,380 --> 00:36:07,300 my doctorate. So I also spent some time explaining to them why I was Dr. Mousetti and medical 323 00:36:07,300 --> 00:36:12,900 doctor, but that there's other forms of doctors and so it was really, really, really fun. 324 00:36:13,320 --> 00:36:19,220 So I think that that's a really good practice for those of us that lead in school districts to 325 00:36:19,220 --> 00:36:23,780 get back into the sort of nucleus of the system, which is the classroom and remind ourselves 326 00:36:23,780 --> 00:36:31,480 what it's like to hold the attention of students no matter what age they are and just engage with them and 327 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:37,480 You know a good half-hour in there. I was ready to call you all as my bosses and say I probably should go home for the day 328 00:36:37,480 --> 00:36:41,060 But I stuck it out and persisted through so that was really fun 329 00:36:41,060 --> 00:36:45,020 So thank you, Miss Sickler and the room one kindergartners at Northwood Elementary 330 00:36:46,100 --> 00:36:53,760 Just a standing item for me is I 331 00:36:53,760 --> 00:36:59,560 making the switch from Granicus to the California School Board's Association Agenda Online 332 00:36:59,560 --> 00:37:07,120 Platform are a board agenda webpage. The links to our meeting will all be looking different. 333 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:15,380 You will have a new user interface as community members, board members, staff, and we are scheduled 334 00:37:15,380 --> 00:37:21,160 to launch that on May the 9th. So you'll just hear me remind you again probably on April 25th. 335 00:37:21,160 --> 00:37:37,260 But we're excited and I just want to let everybody know that the grandnacists, agendas and videos up until that date will be also archived and also still remain accessible for everyone's reference as we move forward with a new tool. 336 00:37:38,660 --> 00:37:49,320 I'm also really excited, that's all part of goal six and improving our governance practice and I'm really excited that in the spirit of that we're also planning with the California School Board's Association, 337 00:37:49,320 --> 00:37:56,460 and a consultant is working with us to plan a board training and workshop on May 3rd. 338 00:37:56,620 --> 00:38:00,860 So I look forward to engaging with all of the trustees to my left on that day. 339 00:38:01,500 --> 00:38:05,800 And then next week I'm really excited to be attending my first time here. 340 00:38:05,820 --> 00:38:08,500 I've heard a lot about this event that every student is succeeding. 341 00:38:09,520 --> 00:38:09,780 Event. 342 00:38:10,500 --> 00:38:14,860 So as in my first year of superintendency, a lot of folks have told me that this is a really 343 00:38:14,860 --> 00:38:19,240 impactful night when we hear a lot of incredible stories about our young people 344 00:38:19,240 --> 00:38:24,620 transcending and accomplishing things. So I'm excited to be there. And then on Tuesday, I'm going to be 345 00:38:24,620 --> 00:38:30,340 in American Canyon, the high school American Canyon, high school and American Canyon, middle school 346 00:38:30,340 --> 00:38:36,840 E-Lax, are coming together and I will be addressing the E-Lax. So that is the English learner 347 00:38:36,840 --> 00:38:42,820 advisory council. So I'm excited to be engaging with English learner families in American Canyon next 348 00:38:42,820 --> 00:38:50,380 week. I wanted to comment on what our student board member Fernando Cisneros said about the 349 00:38:50,380 --> 00:38:55,700 cast tests. I want to let you know that sort of at the state level this is sort of a debate 350 00:38:55,700 --> 00:39:00,980 around the relevance of the grade 11 tests. Right now it is a state accountability measure 351 00:39:00,980 --> 00:39:06,660 and the outcomes that are 11th graders demonstrate in English language arts and math do contribute 352 00:39:06,660 --> 00:39:12,180 to the overall district's account state accountability performance profile. So engagement around 353 00:39:12,180 --> 00:39:15,620 And that test from our 11th graders is important for a variety of reasons. 354 00:39:15,700 --> 00:39:20,720 There's also the benefit that if students score at a particular level, they're able to 355 00:39:20,720 --> 00:39:24,160 bypass some classes in the UC or CSU system. 356 00:39:24,880 --> 00:39:29,780 However, I do want to also identify in full disclosure that there is a lot of discussion 357 00:39:29,780 --> 00:39:34,660 and debate around the relevance of state accountability tests when so many of our high 358 00:39:34,660 --> 00:39:41,340 schoolers at your level are taking the slate of sometimes advanced placement tests 359 00:39:41,340 --> 00:39:49,040 they're in the AP course programming path and also SAT, PSAT if they're preparing for all of 360 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:55,780 the college application process and there is some advocacy for looking at the SAT maybe 361 00:39:55,780 --> 00:39:59,960 down the road being a replacement and that being a common measure across the state of 362 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:06,440 California, in lieu of an additional accountability test, and there's a lot of discussion in Sacramento around that right now. 363 00:40:06,740 --> 00:40:15,440 But for now, I hope my 11th graders can stay super engaged around the cast because it does influence our district outcomes in terms of performance. 364 00:40:15,860 --> 00:40:20,580 The last thing I want to share this evening is, well, a couple of things, two last things. 365 00:40:20,580 --> 00:40:24,340 I want to first of all wish everyone a great spring break. 366 00:40:24,880 --> 00:40:30,600 This is our last board meeting before our spring break and I know that we all need a break. 367 00:40:30,640 --> 00:40:33,620 I know our teachers need a break, I know our students need a break. 368 00:40:33,840 --> 00:40:39,740 Hopefully the renal kind of simmer down and we'll start to be able to enjoy the sunshine outside. 369 00:40:40,220 --> 00:40:47,380 I mean we know spring break is a tremendous marker in the school year because it really does start the count down to the graduations 370 00:40:47,380 --> 00:40:51,380 and all of the ritual of ending an academic year. 371 00:40:51,780 --> 00:40:55,640 So I hope all of our families and staff have a joyous spring break, 372 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:58,640 and I'm going to be spending a little bit of that time. 373 00:40:59,480 --> 00:41:02,500 The class of 2019, Fernando, is dear to my heart, 374 00:41:02,640 --> 00:41:05,880 because my oldest is a graduate of the class of 2019, 375 00:41:05,960 --> 00:41:10,000 so I'll be having a graduating senior as a mom in a couple months, 376 00:41:10,120 --> 00:41:13,040 and we're going to be spending our time in Chicago. 377 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:23,000 So my daughter, what the world know, my daughter's chosen to go to the University of Chicago, and so I'm really excited to be heading out there with her, my husband and my son. 378 00:41:23,320 --> 00:41:32,660 I'm to kind of check out where she's going to be spending the next four years of her life. So you'll probably be hearing about my Chicago visits over the next four years because they will be frequent. 379 00:41:34,020 --> 00:41:39,420 So congratulations Sophia. I'm really proud of her. So thank you. That concludes my superintendent report tonight. 380 00:41:43,740 --> 00:41:50,860 And I actually have a rebuttal to the chocolate milk argument, but I'll wait until the end of the meeting. 381 00:41:56,420 --> 00:41:59,540 Next we move to communication with the community. 382 00:42:00,520 --> 00:42:04,740 Members of the audience may address the board on any school related matter that is not on the agenda. 383 00:42:05,240 --> 00:42:12,800 The board will not take action on any issue raised during this section of the agenda in as much as board action is limited to posted agenda items. 384 00:42:13,420 --> 00:42:17,720 speakers are requested to limit their comments to a maximum of three minutes. 385 00:42:20,940 --> 00:42:21,720 One at a time. 386 00:42:23,100 --> 00:42:25,940 I think no one approach formal one. 387 00:42:26,360 --> 00:42:27,620 Communications and reports. 388 00:42:28,940 --> 00:42:29,760 Academic program. 389 00:42:30,980 --> 00:42:32,300 There's no academic report for tonight. 390 00:42:32,660 --> 00:42:32,920 Thank you. 391 00:42:34,220 --> 00:42:34,520 Thank you. 392 00:42:34,580 --> 00:42:35,260 What did it update? 393 00:42:37,440 --> 00:42:38,680 No wish to update for tonight. 394 00:42:38,740 --> 00:42:39,920 Thank you. 395 00:42:40,100 --> 00:42:40,800 Facilities update. 396 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:41,740 Just briefly. 397 00:42:43,440 --> 00:42:45,780 We are happy to report that our projects are on time. 398 00:42:45,780 --> 00:42:51,740 even with the rain, which is actually a really nice accomplishment, and we are busy planning 399 00:42:51,740 --> 00:42:52,320 for summer. 400 00:42:52,640 --> 00:42:56,440 We have lots of projects that will be happening throughout the school district, and on a 401 00:42:56,440 --> 00:43:00,080 positive, really, really positive note, the Center Kitchen opened up on Monday without a 402 00:43:00,080 --> 00:43:02,080 hitch, and things are going really smoothly. 403 00:43:02,700 --> 00:43:08,560 So we're very thankful to the Measure H. Participants in the community of the Napa and American 404 00:43:08,560 --> 00:43:11,020 Canyon and Yachtville for supporting the Measure H and the Center Kitchen. 405 00:43:11,020 --> 00:43:11,740 So thank you for that. 406 00:43:13,480 --> 00:43:14,280 Thank you. 407 00:43:16,180 --> 00:43:17,960 So move on to consent items. 408 00:43:18,860 --> 00:43:21,280 Background information on these items is 409 00:43:21,280 --> 00:43:22,800 provided to the board prior to the meeting. 410 00:43:23,800 --> 00:43:26,660 They come in motion takes action without discussion on a 411 00:43:26,660 --> 00:43:31,640 roll call vote unless discussion of items or items is 412 00:43:31,640 --> 00:43:33,340 requested by board member or members. 413 00:43:35,940 --> 00:43:38,980 I would like to pull E and H, 414 00:43:44,060 --> 00:43:44,060 E 415 00:43:50,520 --> 00:43:52,960 and H. 416 00:43:56,250 --> 00:43:57,090 Anything else? 417 00:43:59,070 --> 00:44:06,250 And I'll entertain a motion to approve all the move for the rest of the consent agenda aside from the DNA. 418 00:44:06,450 --> 00:44:07,110 All seconds. 419 00:44:08,030 --> 00:44:10,770 Move by Mr. Shunk, seconded by Ms. Gonzalez-Mas. 420 00:44:13,890 --> 00:44:14,170 Aye. 421 00:44:15,190 --> 00:44:15,430 Aye. 422 00:44:17,270 --> 00:44:17,670 Aye. 423 00:44:18,650 --> 00:44:18,970 Aye. 424 00:44:20,270 --> 00:44:20,330 Aye. 425 00:44:20,330 --> 00:44:20,470 Aye. 426 00:44:24,670 --> 00:44:26,590 My question, 427 00:44:28,610 --> 00:44:34,510 well, it's more of a comment really on E is that I'm really looking forward to the time 428 00:44:34,510 --> 00:44:42,950 we don't have to piecemeal together the necessary technology and we start using some of the 429 00:44:42,950 --> 00:44:52,050 measure H funds to buy large amounts of Chromebooks or laptops so that we don't have these small 430 00:44:52,050 --> 00:44:59,970 purchases sort of gripping and driving in. So hopefully we can make that a part of the plan. 431 00:45:00,180 --> 00:45:06,080 I'm coming months, but otherwise I will move to approve this one. 432 00:45:10,140 --> 00:45:12,860 Oh, I can talk about each, also. 433 00:45:13,380 --> 00:45:22,340 So I feel weird that we're approving things for our charter school in the L.A. 434 00:45:22,340 --> 00:45:30,280 I don't quite understand why we wouldn't have maybe a board resolution of theirs indicating 435 00:45:30,280 --> 00:45:38,600 that we are doing this because this is really something that they want and so that feels 436 00:45:38,600 --> 00:45:48,550 odd to me and I really hope that when we do hire our new person who is going to be in charge 437 00:45:48,550 --> 00:45:55,750 of the business operations that that person can hopefully get a solution for copiers throughout 438 00:45:55,750 --> 00:45:58,970 district and maybe save us some money. 439 00:45:59,490 --> 00:46:00,930 We agree with that. 440 00:46:03,660 --> 00:46:07,480 So those were my comments and now I will move to approve the E&H. 441 00:46:09,080 --> 00:46:12,780 Move by Mr. Grasio, seconded by Ms. Water? 442 00:46:14,200 --> 00:46:14,360 Aye. 443 00:46:17,600 --> 00:46:17,820 Aye. 444 00:46:20,040 --> 00:46:20,320 Aye. 445 00:46:21,520 --> 00:46:21,740 Aye. 446 00:46:23,000 --> 00:46:24,620 President and Kevin can make one comment. 447 00:46:24,620 --> 00:46:31,240 So we, and I'm going to toss here to David Damikara Executive Director, we will be bringing 448 00:46:31,240 --> 00:46:39,520 to the board, a detailed implementation plan around the technology portion of measure 449 00:46:39,520 --> 00:46:45,560 H. And David, if you want to speak to, you'll be presenting on that when and when can the board 450 00:46:45,560 --> 00:46:46,420 expect that? 451 00:46:49,180 --> 00:46:54,460 We're going to bring the detailed plan for the technology purchases to the board 452 00:46:54,460 --> 00:46:56,100 on May 9th. 453 00:46:57,920 --> 00:46:58,380 Thank you. 454 00:46:59,060 --> 00:46:59,940 Thank you. 455 00:47:02,690 --> 00:47:08,190 All business item A approval of amendment number two to MOU with on the move. 456 00:47:10,340 --> 00:47:15,320 Just to prove the amendment to increase the contract by a little bit more. 457 00:47:19,430 --> 00:47:21,590 Sight funds are being used for this amendment. 458 00:47:25,060 --> 00:47:26,220 I move to approve. 459 00:47:28,340 --> 00:47:29,240 Move by Ms. Gonzalez. 460 00:47:29,320 --> 00:47:29,860 Not a second. 461 00:47:29,980 --> 00:47:30,980 Mr. Shunk. 462 00:47:31,480 --> 00:47:32,500 Mr. Sunk. 463 00:47:34,740 --> 00:47:35,760 Colin Faber. 464 00:47:36,340 --> 00:47:36,580 Aye. 465 00:47:37,360 --> 00:47:38,340 Thank you. 466 00:47:41,860 --> 00:47:48,040 We'll call for a public hearing for public comment on the preliminary endangerment assessment. 467 00:47:49,900 --> 00:47:50,380 Endangered. 468 00:47:50,380 --> 00:47:51,340 Two-Minor Endangered. 469 00:47:52,360 --> 00:47:52,480 Sorry. 470 00:47:53,120 --> 00:47:53,920 Yes, President Hurtado. 471 00:47:54,060 --> 00:47:58,720 Staff request a public hearing to call for the public comments on the preliminary endangerment assessment 472 00:47:58,720 --> 00:48:00,120 P.E.A. for the vintage farm. 473 00:48:04,260 --> 00:48:05,680 I open the public hearing. 474 00:48:08,450 --> 00:48:11,870 I think no one approach the microphone. 475 00:48:13,150 --> 00:48:15,170 I close the public hearing. 476 00:48:16,420 --> 00:48:22,380 Great thing you have in staff request that the board that proves the P.E.A. for finished form. 477 00:48:24,850 --> 00:48:26,230 I'll move. 478 00:48:27,610 --> 00:48:28,350 I'll second. 479 00:48:28,710 --> 00:48:29,730 Move by Mr. Grasio. 480 00:48:30,050 --> 00:48:31,510 Seconded by Ms. Muffin. 481 00:48:32,330 --> 00:48:33,210 Mr. Mr. Nuss. 482 00:48:34,490 --> 00:48:35,490 All in favor. 483 00:48:36,030 --> 00:48:36,230 Hi. 484 00:48:37,570 --> 00:48:38,710 Thank you. 485 00:48:42,440 --> 00:48:47,560 New business item A adoption of new career tech education course of study for adult education. 486 00:48:50,760 --> 00:48:52,300 Any questions or comments? 487 00:48:53,140 --> 00:48:56,200 And we can push and put through. 488 00:48:56,540 --> 00:48:57,300 Oh, move. 489 00:48:58,060 --> 00:48:58,960 I'll second. 490 00:48:59,440 --> 00:49:02,920 Move by Mr. Brassier, seconded by Mr. Brassier, seconded by Mr. Brassier. 491 00:49:04,500 --> 00:49:05,540 Come on, favor. 492 00:49:06,320 --> 00:49:06,520 Aye. 493 00:49:07,780 --> 00:49:08,580 Thank you. 494 00:49:11,210 --> 00:49:14,810 Approval of schoolmen pricing proposal for customer online enrollment. 495 00:49:17,220 --> 00:49:18,800 If you have a comment on this one. 496 00:49:19,200 --> 00:49:25,060 I'm really looking forward to this getting implemented because I think that the way we do it now is 497 00:49:25,060 --> 00:49:31,020 very archaic and kind of silly and that we have people fill out all these papers and then 498 00:49:31,020 --> 00:49:35,880 someone says they aren't types that all into the computer. So I'm really looking forward to 499 00:49:35,880 --> 00:49:42,020 this getting implemented in the future. So I would like to motion for it to be approved. 500 00:49:43,200 --> 00:49:43,860 I'll second. 501 00:49:44,800 --> 00:49:45,480 Move to five mystery. 502 00:49:45,480 --> 00:49:55,840 Russia, seconded by this mother, and I'd like to make a few comments, and we'll have some comments by. 503 00:49:56,820 --> 00:50:00,000 So I have a chance to exchange emails with this. 504 00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:29,420 Damaco over the last couple of days, none of this is going to come as a surprise to him and anybody who's been on the board very long, there's not only a part of this before, sort of post getting our policies in place, which we'll do a month or two, and given our growing dependence on software, given the investment of money to brains and time, I'd like to see this next year take on a 505 00:50:29,420 --> 00:50:34,620 a stronger process for software and that matter technology acquisition. 506 00:50:36,960 --> 00:50:41,480 You know, it started out with a concern around web accessibility. 507 00:50:41,780 --> 00:50:46,620 I mean, this is software as a service that we're looking to approve tonight, 508 00:50:47,160 --> 00:50:52,200 and it should be accessible to parents, students, staff members, 509 00:50:52,560 --> 00:50:54,140 with disabilities. 510 00:50:54,140 --> 00:50:59,460 So, data that I had some back and forth, data that the vendor had some back and forth, 511 00:50:59,900 --> 00:51:02,900 and I have a better understanding of where they're at, 512 00:51:03,600 --> 00:51:11,460 but it occurred to me that I would use this agenda item tonight to sort of put out there 513 00:51:11,460 --> 00:51:18,460 for our future consideration that we have a better defined software acquisition process 514 00:51:18,460 --> 00:51:23,640 and do more of a risk assessment around the vendors we engage with 515 00:51:23,640 --> 00:51:27,440 both for technical topics like web accessibility, 516 00:51:28,840 --> 00:51:32,780 but we've had vendors and contractors go bankrupt on us, 517 00:51:32,900 --> 00:51:37,560 so I can envision the business office being involved 518 00:51:37,560 --> 00:51:40,460 in evaluating the viability of the vendors. 519 00:51:41,100 --> 00:51:46,160 Most of the contracts we get per software are given to us by the vendors, 520 00:51:46,360 --> 00:51:52,180 and I'm not sure our interests are as protective if we're not fully engaging 521 00:51:52,180 --> 00:51:59,100 in the process and have our own point of view so I can see the need for a business office 522 00:51:59,100 --> 00:52:09,160 legal and of course technology to help sort it through sort of an ideal case scenario around 523 00:52:09,160 --> 00:52:18,800 all of the things we would take into consideration as we're purchasing not software because 524 00:52:18,800 --> 00:52:26,400 don't actually own it to license it, but gain access to software products and I think it 525 00:52:26,400 --> 00:52:33,760 would be beneficial to current staff and future staff if we do the policy work to get there. 526 00:52:33,960 --> 00:52:40,760 If CSBA doesn't have a model policy to start with, we should click our big and light 527 00:52:40,760 --> 00:52:46,700 of fire under them because this is becoming a bigger and bigger part of schools and a lot 528 00:52:46,700 --> 00:52:52,440 our contracting process has to do with the acquisition of physical stuff. 529 00:52:53,180 --> 00:53:00,260 We're real good at contracting and getting pilot jacks and pick-up trucks and other 530 00:53:00,260 --> 00:53:07,400 things like that, and the shift to technology in the last 20 years, I just don't think 531 00:53:07,400 --> 00:53:14,740 public contracting and our own analysis of where we are, where we want to go, and what 532 00:53:14,740 --> 00:53:18,900 we want to see at the negotiating table has sort of kept pace. 533 00:53:21,460 --> 00:53:27,340 So the particular outfit we're attempting to do business with tonight seems to be a leader 534 00:53:27,340 --> 00:53:28,240 in the field. 535 00:53:28,800 --> 00:53:36,100 They've been at it for a few years, they don't have a huge legacy, but they could easily 536 00:53:36,100 --> 00:53:36,880 be acquired. 537 00:53:37,720 --> 00:53:40,500 Our data will be sitting out in the cloud. 538 00:53:41,960 --> 00:53:43,920 So it's those type of topics. 539 00:53:43,920 --> 00:53:54,280 Less about this specific contract, but more broadly that I'm attempting to leverage this agenda, I don't know about it. 540 00:53:54,640 --> 00:53:55,360 Thank you. 541 00:53:55,680 --> 00:53:55,960 Thank you. 542 00:53:56,180 --> 00:54:01,660 I think those are great points, particularly accessibility and solvency of our vendors. 543 00:54:02,220 --> 00:54:03,740 So thank you for bringing it up. 544 00:54:06,270 --> 00:54:07,310 We have a motion. 545 00:54:08,070 --> 00:54:09,450 I think we have a motion for a second. 546 00:54:12,350 --> 00:54:13,970 All in favour? 547 00:54:14,410 --> 00:54:14,690 Aye. 548 00:54:15,030 --> 00:54:15,130 Aye. 549 00:54:15,530 --> 00:54:18,150 Thank you. 550 00:54:18,970 --> 00:54:23,650 Item B approval of 2018 2019 site. 551 00:54:24,090 --> 00:54:26,430 SB 1887 Comprehensive Safety Plan. 552 00:54:26,770 --> 00:54:28,190 Yes, President Hurtado. 553 00:54:28,830 --> 00:54:30,130 Just a short disclaimer here. 554 00:54:30,390 --> 00:54:31,050 A lot of it is disclaimer. 555 00:54:31,970 --> 00:54:35,410 But we had every intention to bring these to the board in November. 556 00:54:36,290 --> 00:54:46,450 We, for, well, at least what I was told, but first time in the long time, we got them all done by the end of October, which was our due date, and then we were planning to bring them to November. 557 00:54:47,490 --> 00:54:54,030 For some reason, and I'll just state that I believe because I'm new in this job, I did not understand the process to get things on the agenda items. 558 00:54:54,250 --> 00:54:59,670 And I thought it had been made onto the agenda item. I thought it was a consent item. I thought it had already gone through. It had not. 559 00:55:00,000 --> 00:55:11,360 Colleges for bringing it so late, because I know in having to approve school safety plans in April when they already have been going on for a while is a little problematic for a board. 560 00:55:11,520 --> 00:55:18,020 So I apologize for that. So the general services, or recommends the adoption of the school's safety plan. 561 00:55:18,020 --> 00:55:21,600 87 comprehensive safety plans of record for the school year of 2018. 562 00:55:22,960 --> 00:55:27,540 19, if you're unfamiliar with this, the State of California has comprehensive school safety 563 00:55:27,540 --> 00:55:32,620 guiding principles of national effort to protect school children against all threats, school 564 00:55:32,620 --> 00:55:36,800 plans to be used in construction with local law enforcement agencies for implementing appropriate 565 00:55:36,800 --> 00:55:42,100 safety strategies in program, and the all the plans are available in my office, and they also 566 00:55:42,100 --> 00:55:48,000 reside on each one of the campuses, and so as all the principles have been told is that in the 567 00:55:48,000 --> 00:55:50,200 or something you need to do, pull your safety plan 568 00:55:50,200 --> 00:55:52,600 because it has all the necessary documentation in there 569 00:55:52,600 --> 00:55:55,040 for you to implement when necessary. 570 00:56:01,540 --> 00:56:04,860 Let's move to a clue. 571 00:56:05,100 --> 00:56:05,440 That's back. 572 00:56:06,140 --> 00:56:07,700 I think we'll have one more question. 573 00:56:08,060 --> 00:56:10,980 Is this something that we can digitize in the future? 574 00:56:11,620 --> 00:56:12,540 That's a great question. 575 00:56:12,880 --> 00:56:15,540 Trustee Grusty, I will certainly look into that. 576 00:56:16,260 --> 00:56:17,060 And make sure if it is. 577 00:56:17,340 --> 00:56:19,860 Currently, the way I think it will be all the sites 578 00:56:19,860 --> 00:56:21,220 and speaking as a former site principle, 579 00:56:21,460 --> 00:56:23,540 it's nice to be able to grab that binder off 580 00:56:23,540 --> 00:56:32,540 be off your shelf to be able to look into when necessary, and I just don't have a chance 581 00:56:32,540 --> 00:56:36,540 to even look into this if it is a digitized ability to do that, but I will certainly do that 582 00:56:36,540 --> 00:56:37,940 for you and check it out. 583 00:56:39,460 --> 00:56:45,360 Yeah, I think there are advantages to having something that's searchable, but I think there 584 00:56:45,360 --> 00:56:48,840 is also value in a dead tree version. 585 00:56:48,840 --> 00:57:08,880 We have been incredibly fortunate the last couple of years to have our worst disasters occur on the evenings and weekends at some point are luck runs out and we will lose power or some other key thing and so the dead tree version is a good backup. 586 00:57:10,160 --> 00:57:15,120 But it's online right here. It's here. I looked at that before. 587 00:57:15,120 --> 00:57:20,180 Yeah, the standard template. 588 00:57:21,140 --> 00:57:22,380 Yeah, it's a boilerplate. 589 00:57:26,860 --> 00:57:29,800 Is there still? 590 00:57:31,120 --> 00:57:31,440 Colin, favor? 591 00:57:32,100 --> 00:57:32,360 Hi. 592 00:57:36,170 --> 00:57:38,550 Superintendent Board and student representative comment. 593 00:57:41,770 --> 00:57:44,450 I have a couple of things to say. 594 00:57:47,430 --> 00:58:05,610 One is that there's a, there's an underground movement at Canyon Oaks Elementary School in American Canyon to bring a couple of no fact to the menu, and once I find out who the leaders are, they'll have to answer to me, but it's pretty prevalent. 595 00:58:05,610 --> 00:58:10,790 One of the, so as you all know, I'm a retired college counselor, 596 00:58:12,810 --> 00:58:14,610 and I make this speech almost 597 00:58:14,610 --> 00:58:22,990 every year around this time, Texas of all places is way ahead of California in supporting 598 00:58:23,540 --> 00:58:30,890 under-representative and students of color when it comes to college admissions and support. 599 00:58:30,890 --> 00:58:38,830 What they discovered, which was hiding in plain sight, was that students of color, 600 00:58:41,910 --> 00:58:42,030 that 601 00:58:42,030 --> 00:58:50,690 for the dominant students, to our white students, they usually have someone who is attended 602 00:58:50,690 --> 00:58:58,340 college before, and so all the work of getting them to the application usually ends the 603 00:58:58,340 --> 00:59:06,040 of that kind of support for them because if they run into difficulties on their college campus they 604 00:59:06,040 --> 00:59:13,380 can always call home. For students of color and underrepresented students and women in 605 00:59:13,380 --> 00:59:21,080 where they're underrepresented their majors, getting them to the application is simply the first step. 606 00:59:21,080 --> 00:59:29,560 They need programs like Abbott that provides the support that they might not have in their families. 607 00:59:30,180 --> 00:59:34,840 They need programs like Buenthet at Napa Valley College, EOPS. 608 00:59:35,060 --> 00:59:38,460 At Davis, I worked the summer with the upward bound students. 609 00:59:39,080 --> 00:59:46,080 They need all of those programs in order for them to familiarize themselves with what actually happens on campus. 610 00:59:46,080 --> 00:59:56,940 I remember in 1973, going to UC Davis, and finding lots of students, Latino students, in my case, 611 00:59:57,720 --> 00:59:59,960 who didn't know where the library 612 01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:12,840 Very was who didn't know how to pick up a financial aid check, who didn't know how the plot work, Gary Perkins, who was one of my mentors, hired me to work on a student outreach program, and we provided those services. 613 01:00:13,080 --> 01:00:29,180 I did that as a junior and ran the program as a senior. So when you see our students of color, you know, pat them on the back for their successes because we need to celebrate that, especially when we get our students and I really schools. 614 01:00:29,780 --> 01:00:50,020 But offer yourselves as a mentor, as a touchstone, you know, I've spoken to, I don't know how many students in the last 40 years of my professional career have gone away to college and are ready to come home because they don't know how they don't know what going to college is about. 615 01:00:51,760 --> 01:00:53,820 So, that's my soap box. 616 01:00:55,040 --> 01:01:03,740 Let's remember that getting them to the application is not even halfway to ensuring their success on for your campuses. 617 01:01:06,300 --> 01:01:11,780 You know what? You are so right. One of my students got a great scholarship. First person in her family. 618 01:01:12,600 --> 01:01:17,780 And she got a scholarship to go to VASER. And the scholarship people flew her family out. 619 01:01:17,780 --> 01:01:21,700 so they could see you know what your daughter's in the big leagues now she's not going to 620 01:01:21,700 --> 01:01:26,560 be able to come home for family emergency but there's it's more than that I'd run into 621 01:01:26,560 --> 01:01:35,340 scholarship kids who told my age who told me years later you know I showed up on campus there were 622 01:01:35,340 --> 01:01:41,480 parents there were their kids they were like legacy kids everybody knew the restaurant to go to 623 01:01:41,480 --> 01:01:48,580 The parents were lining, putting shelf paper in the drawers, and, you know, they all go running 624 01:01:48,580 --> 01:01:54,660 off and this kids left all alone to, you know, eat in the cafeteria by himself herself. 625 01:01:55,540 --> 01:02:01,200 And, you know, these actions by some of these scholarship and other philanthropic organizations, 626 01:02:01,980 --> 01:02:08,780 a teacher at Napa High, for example, drove with one of our students to college to help 627 01:02:08,780 --> 01:02:13,960 get settled you know that week because the family couldn't it was before you know it was early 628 01:02:13,960 --> 01:02:18,460 on and it they the kids really remember that things like you know you mail an old student 629 01:02:18,460 --> 01:02:24,160 at care package so they'll be popular in the dorm you know around final exam time and 630 01:02:24,160 --> 01:02:29,220 it's just it's it's it's something that you know we should think of so you know thanks for 631 01:02:29,220 --> 01:02:30,400 bringing that up 632 01:02:34,820 --> 01:02:40,040 so three major events that are happening in my household so I did I missed 633 01:02:40,040 --> 01:02:47,740 last meeting due to a last minute back surgery so I do apologize and do, um, uh, been living 634 01:02:47,740 --> 01:02:51,780 with back pain for quite some time and I'm still, I don't think that there'll be a remedy 635 01:02:51,780 --> 01:02:59,340 for that. So, um, but what I do want to mention is Jay Jay, my son. So, and not to shame 636 01:02:59,340 --> 01:03:04,600 vintage high school, my son just decided to kind of tap out of school. And so I wanted to give 637 01:03:04,600 --> 01:03:09,300 some mic time and let them know that I'm very proud of him because they're really making it happen. 638 01:03:10,040 --> 01:03:15,520 So from being tapped out of school, he's a B plus right now. It's a very, very proud of him. 639 01:03:15,820 --> 01:03:23,380 The other one is my son went to the Marines. So my senior from last year just went to the Marines two weeks, 640 01:03:23,580 --> 01:03:30,940 you know? Ooh, yeah. So, yeah. It's like, whoa, okay. So, Mike Pearson knows 641 01:03:30,940 --> 01:03:36,080 to meet your Martin, and so he's serving boot camp right now, as we speak, so very proud. 642 01:03:42,080 --> 01:03:49,940 I attended a resiliency conference. I don't know who from the school went, 643 01:03:52,880 --> 01:03:54,960 but it was a really 644 01:03:56,820 --> 01:04:05,040 comprehensive, conference about resiliency, specifically conversations and explanation 645 01:04:05,040 --> 01:04:13,180 of ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, and the impact that it has on a human being, both 646 01:04:13,180 --> 01:04:20,120 physically neurologically, again, I don't know if I'm saying that right, and emotionally, 647 01:04:22,820 --> 01:04:26,420 And a lot of it, of course, is around our kids. 648 01:04:28,160 --> 01:04:32,220 And it just made me think a lot about the work that we do here. 649 01:04:32,660 --> 01:04:37,120 The impact that we're making and the lens that it brought me. 650 01:04:38,320 --> 01:04:43,900 It's given me a lens and I would encourage and I would like at some point 651 01:04:43,900 --> 01:04:51,180 for us to have a study session around this, because I don't know and even my previous time 652 01:04:51,180 --> 01:04:59,900 here are the two years that I was here and then came back to really understand Aces and how the 653 01:05:00,000 --> 01:05:09,600 One of the child works and the genes and also what's being passed on from previous generation. 654 01:05:12,100 --> 01:05:28,100 And the responsibility as a community and as a big institution we have, but I think I'll help us understand, as we look at, as we're looking as our kids and their behaviors, right, and the explosions that we see. 655 01:05:29,060 --> 01:05:36,140 that there's more to the story than just a kid playing a video game or misbehaving, 656 01:05:36,380 --> 01:05:43,340 right? There's absolutely more to that. And so I think that we would benefit from that. 657 01:05:44,020 --> 01:05:56,860 Some really great important evidence-based show that if kids have their executive functions, 658 01:05:56,860 --> 01:06:04,140 And I know we work towards that. We have our goals and our, you know, help them with the school. 659 01:06:04,760 --> 01:06:10,420 So I think as a board, I feel like we could benefit from something like that. 660 01:06:10,700 --> 01:06:15,880 I know it continues to help me, and I still am learning about that. 661 01:06:18,100 --> 01:06:23,120 And it was so interesting that after looking at all the bad news where I got my gosh, 662 01:06:23,120 --> 01:06:27,040 This is what happens to a kid and then they're less likely to succeed. 663 01:06:27,240 --> 01:06:31,340 They're going to end up homeless or have mental health issues or drug abuse. 664 01:06:32,500 --> 01:06:39,080 Being also sexually harassed that it also comes down to parent leaders in parent engagement. 665 01:06:41,060 --> 01:06:48,740 And so that was the core of the solution of this doctor presenting all of this and presenting all across the nation. 666 01:06:50,420 --> 01:06:55,160 And I just thought that was very empowering that at the end one of the strongest solutions 667 01:06:55,160 --> 01:06:59,580 is the parent engagement in making our parents sleep or so. 668 01:07:00,560 --> 01:07:05,560 I like for us to continue to learn more about that and as we make decisions and I know 669 01:07:05,560 --> 01:07:11,580 we have a session coming up that we're going to be setting up some priorities and I think 670 01:07:11,580 --> 01:07:17,580 those lenses are going to be very important for us as we make decisions so thank you. 671 01:07:17,580 --> 01:07:21,440 to mind if I have something to do with. 672 01:07:22,600 --> 01:07:23,380 So, 673 01:07:25,860 --> 01:07:26,880 I absolutely agree. 674 01:07:29,380 --> 01:07:43,940 And there are a lot of agencies in the county that work towards the benefit of children who are 675 01:07:43,940 --> 01:07:51,340 I would like to say after we have our steady session that the district perhaps consider 676 01:07:51,340 --> 01:08:01,760 posting a program where we invite agencies, both public agencies and non-profit, who address 677 01:08:01,760 --> 01:08:13,920 the needs of our children and make the focus, make the very focus on elements that affect 678 01:08:13,920 --> 01:08:21,980 our children's ability to learn and host it here and let's, you know, we are the largest agency 679 01:08:21,980 --> 01:08:31,480 that works strictly with children. We should be at the forefront of helping inform our community 680 01:08:32,440 --> 01:08:38,020 by inviting experts in the field. And I'm not going to say that we should be at the forefront 681 01:08:38,020 --> 01:08:44,540 educating our community because being educated as much to pass it forward for me. I want 682 01:08:44,540 --> 01:08:46,180 to conform and then I want action. 683 01:08:48,400 --> 01:08:54,300 So, something to consider, I may, and I would be happy 684 01:08:54,300 --> 01:08:55,720 to help with that. 685 01:08:58,520 --> 01:09:04,020 Okay, okay. With that, I will entertain a motion to adjourn. 686 01:09:04,020 --> 01:09:05,020 Thank you. 687 01:09:07,320 --> 01:09:07,660 Thank you. 688 01:09:08,280 --> 01:09:11,420 Thank you. 689 01:09:12,240 --> 01:09:16,260 Thank you. 690 01:09:16,260 --> 01:09:16,480 Yeah.