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Regular Meeting
Davis Joint USD
December 03, 2020 5:00PM
Closed Session-5:00 p.m., Open Session-6:30 p.m.Consistent with the Shelter in Place orders from the Governor and Yolo County,this meeting is compliant with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act. In person attendance will not be permitted. Please email public comment to boe@djusd.net. The meeting will be available for viewing live on cable television on DJUSD Education Channel 17 or stream the meeting at www.djusd.tv

Mission Statement:
The mission of Davis Joint Unified School District, a leading center of educational innovation, is to ignite a love of learning and equip each student with the knowledge, skills, character, and well-being to thrive and contribute to an evolving and increasingly-connected world, through a system characterized by: - Optimal conditions and environments for all students to learn - A team of talented, resourceful, and caring staff - Transforming teaching, learning, and operations in our continuing pursuit of excellence - Resourceful, transparent, and responsible fiscal planning, - A diverse and inclusive culture
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CLOSED SESSION (Note location at top of agenda)
II.a. Discussion and Possible Action on Personnel Listed on the Consent Calendar for Personnel Employment/Status/ActionsConfidential agenda item.
II.b. Conference with Agency Negotiator, Matt Best, Regarding Collective Bargaining: ALT, DTA and CSEAConfidential agenda item.
II.c. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9, Number of Cases: 1 (1 case) Confidential agenda item.
III. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
III.a. Open Session Call to Order (Note location at top of agenda)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

It is anticipated the Board will reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m.
III.b. Patriotic Observance
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Board Member Bob Poppenga will lead those attending the meeting in a patriotic observance.
III.c. Roll Call
III.d. Announcement of any Decisions Made in Closed Session
III.e. Approval of Agenda
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
IV.a. Superintendent's Communications
IV.b. DTA Communications
IV.c. CSEA Communications
IV.d. Announcements from Board Members/Board Liaisons
IV.e. Student Board Representative Announcements
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:

In person attendance at the Board meeting will not be permitted. Please email public comment to boe@djusd.net. The meeting will be available for viewing and you can watch the meeting live on cable television on DJUSD Education Channel 17 or stream the meeting live or by visiting http://www.djusd.tv/content/live-meetings.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
VI.a. Certificated Personnel Report No. 12-21
Recommended Motion:
Approve Certificated Personnel Report No. 12-21 covering 1 Temporary Employment and 1 Resignation.
Rationale:
The personnel actions requested in this report are essential to meet the goals and mission of the Davis Joint Unified School District. 
 
Financial Impact:
The personnel actions are budgeted for in the Davis Joint Unified School District Adopted Budget or expressly approved by the Board of Education in open session. 
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Report 12-21
VI.b. Classified Personnel Report No. 12-21
Recommended Motion:
Approve Classified Personnel Report No. 12-21 covering 1 Employment and possible addendum covering 2 Employments and 5 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.
Rationale:
The personnel actions requested in this report are essential to meet the goals and mission of the Davis Joint Unified School District. 
 
Financial Impact:
The personnel actions are budgeted for in the Davis Joint Unified School District Adopted Budget or expressly approved by the Board of Education in open session. 
Attachments:
Classified Personnel Report 12-21
VI.c. Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
11-05-20
11-19-20
VI.d. School Plan for Student Achievement - Da Vinci Charter Academy
Recommended Motion:
Approve the Da Vinci Charter Academy School Plan for Student Achievement for the 2020-21 school year. 
Rationale:
LCAP requirements for approval changed as a response to COVID and were not required for the 2020-21 school year.  Charter schools are required to complete a School Plan for Student Achievement for this school year in the absence of an LCAP. 
 
Financial Impact:
None at this time.
Attachments:
Da Vinci Charter Academy 2020-21 School Plan
VI.e. Secondary Course Catalogue Update
Recommended Motion:
Update on Secondary Course catalogues.
Rationale:

Annually staff works with teaching staff, counseling staff, and administrators to identify courses that require revisions, any courses in development, or recommended for removal from our course catalogs.  The catalogue is periodically reviewed for revisions and these recommendations will come to the Board of Education for approval.  

Any attachments(s) will be provided closer to the meeting date.
 
Attachments:
Secondary Course Catalogue Update 2020-21
VI.f. Approval and Ratification of Contracts
Recommended Motion:
Approve and ratify the contracts as presented.
Rationale:
Pursuant to Board Policy 3312 and California Education Code section 17604, contracts shall be approved or ratified by the Board of Education.  The current contracts which are being presented to the Board are listed in the attachment section below.  Additional contract(s) may be included prior to the meeting.
 
Financial Impact:
All items are budgeted in their respective department/program approved budget plans. The cost of each individual item is posted in the attachments.
Attachments:
1. Summary of Contracts - December 3, 2020
a. Swing Education Agreement
b. Sierra Lower School of Sacramento YSCTC Teacher Intern MOU
VII. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION
VII.a. Steps to Return to Campus Update
Recommended Motion:

Staff will provide an update to the Board of Education about the status of COVID-19 in Yolo County, progress on planning and action for return to campus for students and staff, and an update on the recent All-Advisory meeting. 


Any attachment(s) will be provided closer to the meeting date.
Attachments:
Steps to Return to Campus Presentation
VII.b. Special Education Overview During Distance Learning
Recommended Motion:

Staff will provide an update to the Board of Education about the progress of providing Special Education services to students during the period of Distance Learning.  The presentation will include information on the successes and challenges of supporting students with Special Education needs in a virtual format.

Any attachment(s) will be provided closer to the meeting date.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for this item at this time.
Attachments:
Special Education Overview Presentation
VII.c. Recognition of Outgoing Trustees Alan Fernandes and Bob Poppenga
Recommended Motion:

Recognize Trustees Alan Fernandes and Bob Poppenga. 
Rationale:

This is an opportunity for individuals to recognize outgoing Trustees Alan Fernandes and Bob Poppenga for their dedication and public service to the Davis Joint Unified School District and the community. Trustee Fernandes began his service in May 2014. Trustee Poppenga began his service in December 2016.
 
VIII. UPDATE ON TENTATIVE BOARD AGENDA CALENDAR
Rationale:

The calendar is a fluid, working document used by the Board President and Superintendent in support of the Board conducting efficient and effective Board meetings. Changes in the date of future agenda items occur frequently to best fit Board items into the time parameters of Board meetings and District priorities.  
 
Attachments:
BOE Agenda Calendar 2020-21 rev 12-01-20
IX. DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The next meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for December 17, 2020. Consistent with the Shelter in Place orders from the Governor and Yolo County, this meeting is compliant with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act. The Board will convene in Open Session, and immediately thereafter adjourn to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. The Board will reconvene in Open Session at approximately 6:30 p.m. In person attendance will not be permitted. Please email public comment to boe@djusd.net. The meeting will be available for viewing live on cable television on DJUSD Education Channel 17 or stream the meeting at www.djusd.tv.
X. ADJOURNMENT
XI. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Quick Summary / Abstract:

In compliance with the Brown Act regulations, Monica Roque legally posted this agenda on November 30, 2020.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to otherwise participate during this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (530) 757-5300 ext. 142. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting.

The Board meeting will be televised live on cable television on DJUSD Education Channel 17. Streaming video of this meeting is also available at: DJUSD Board Meeting.

Agenda Packets are available for review at the Davis Joint Unified School District office, 526 B Street (530-757-5300 x 142); or online at https://davis.agendaonline.net/public/davis.

Published: November 30, 2020, 2:04 PM

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