B. 2. Student Expulsions (Case No: 2024/25-25, 2024/25-27)
B.3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
B.4. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
How are administrators evaluated? What defines someone as able to continue for the rest of the year, but unfit to stay with the district for the next year? What causes someone who was deemed not a good fit eligible for retention? The trust of the community could grow by making this decision making process more transparent.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Kiyana Agbayani, Student of the Month
Karlos Silva, Classified Employee of the Month
Debbie Winkelman, Certificated Employee of the Month
Montgomery High School
Lulia Embaye, Student of the Month
Jessica Adrade Bernabe, Classified Employee of the Month
Morganne Schmitt, Certificated Employee of the Month
SRTA members are encouraged to celebrate their own by attending this meeting!
D. Reports
D. 7. School Consolidation / Transition Update
Transition Plan Overview This document includes theDesign Team, Implementation Team, site Empowerment Teams, Communication and Engagement Plan, Educational Services Plan, Special Services Plan, Business Services Plan, Wellness and Engagement Plan, Human Resources Plan, and Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments.
One of the only obvious updates is the Elementary Readiness Plan to facilitate a seamless academic and social-emotional transition for Brook Hill and Albert Biella students, families, and staff as they move to their new school site.
This report remains to present summaries of key actions without details. Who is the audience? This minimal amount of information should not satisfy our board, or the public as we go through unprecedented changes to every one of our schools.
Are our school communities and families getting more details about the changes that most concern them? Will the website that is being rolled out this week contain links to meeting minutes? Summaries of discussions and decisions made at the many meetings? How do families and employees get access to the details they need to make informed decisions about what schools they choose to attend next year?
We know that many families are currently trying to enroll in other districts, at all grade levels, for the 2025-26 school year. The details of these decisions may make the difference in whether they attend SRCS schools, or not.
Vague statements like Empower teams “met to discuss key priorities” or “the facilities team continue supporting school site Empower teams” are not communicating any substantial information.
What are the enrollment numbers like, by site for next year? How many transfer requests were there for each site, and what is the status of these? Leaving families on a waiting list until the summer misses the mark for ‘Embracing,’ and appears to encourage securing placement outside of the district before the end of the school year.
All of this must be done in a way that builds the trust of the community. This requires regular transparency, honest monitoring and clear communication.
Our members and community would like to know the decision making structure being used.
SRCS has long struggled with planning and implementation. The constant turnover with all levels of administration have added to the difficulties of having a plan and seeing it through. The recent decisions to change site administration teams is viewed as complete chaos. It takes years before an admin can build the relationship and trust necessary to effectively lead a site.
Students being moved from a middle school campus to a high school campus for a 7-12 model deserve to not lose programs. Families are seeking other placements now out of fear. They need to be immediately reassured that SRCS has a vision with specific plans that ensures their students will be safe and secure on SRCS high school sites, with access to a full comprehensive education which includes music, arts and drama programs, after school sports, and extra curricular activities such as dances.
As SRCS transforms secondary education into a 7-12 model, SRTA looks forward to supporting the board in studying these efforts and achieving transparency in communicating the specifics of intention, as well as tracking student enrollment/attendance, student performance, and the actual cost savings achieved and evaluating these measures. Metrics must be evaluated, and transparently communicated for semester one, to inform adjustments for the following year.
The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) is a very well-researched theoretical framework used to understand and facilitate the process of implementing change, particularly in educational settings, by focusing on the concerns individuals have, allowing leaders to better support them through the change process by addressing concerns at each stage.
Change is a process, not an event, and it takes time to institute change;
• Individuals must be the focus if change is to be facilitated, and institutions will not change until their members change;
• The change process is an extremely personal experience, and how it is perceived by the individual will strongly influence the outcome;
• Individuals progress through various stages, regarding their emotions and capabilities relating to the innovation;
• The availability of a client-centered diagnostic/prescriptive model can enhance the individual’s facilitation during staff development; and
• People responsible for the change process must work in an adaptive and systematic way where progress needs to be monitored constantly.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Recently comments have been limited to 60 seconds, with a limit on the total time spent on public comments. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices on students and staff.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to just those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
Members who are being RIFd are encouraged to toot their own horn and speak to the board about what is lost to our community if we lose you as an employee.
SRTA members are invited to speak to the board about the impact of this chaos on you and your students.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Independent Audit Report
Chavan & Associates, LLP provided auditing services. It is noteworthy that since 2019-2020 the Audit had zero findings, exceptions, or other corrective actions.
F.2. (Discussion/Action) Consider the Addition of Flag Football as a New Sport
The Educational Services Division is proposing to add flag football to SRCS sports due to strong student interest. A 2023 survey showed 17.2% of students supported the sport, and 2024 data confirmed enough interest to form teams at each high school. With the North Bay League expanding flag football in 2025, joining would provide SRCS students with new athletic opportunities and keep them in line with neighboring schools.
Fiscal Impact: approximately $55,000 in Title IV for the first year; afterwards, only the cost of the coaches because most school sites can support essential expenses like officials through revenue generated from ticket sales, Booster campaigns, and individual team fundraising efforts.
SRTA members would appreciate the framing of this topic within a larger structure. What is causing families and students to choose schools outside of SRCS? How does SRCS identify these shortcomings? How are they prioritized and addressed? How is budgeting changed to support the things most valued?
F.3. (Action) Approval of MOU Reached with SRCS and Supervisory and Unrepresented Employees Regarding Service Recognition
This provides for five percent raises after these specified employees are in their same position for fourteen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-five, twenty-seven, thirty and thirty-two years of service.
EdJoin shows a total of 54 current postings for 114 jobs in SRCS. There are eleven certificated opening postings for fifteen positions (two less than last meeting.) There are forty-three current classified postings for ninety-nine job openings (the same as the last meeting). There are no certificated or classified management positions open.
SRTA bids a fond farewell to Ana Lee Walters (EAHS), Damien Mason (EDSERV),James Purvis (SRHS) and Berkeley Teter (RVMS/MHS) who all are resigning. They take fifteen years of experience and service with them.
SRTA celebrates the announced retirements of Robin Prince (MHS), Nikki Winovich (JMES), Dawn Baskin (ALES) for the end of the school year, after a combined forty-nine years of service. Thank you for your timely notifications.
How many resignations and retirements were noticed for the different levels of bonus payments? Statistics should be gathered and shared to determine if these offers were enough to encourage early notifications.
Changes to classified staff include two new hires, two resignations and one retirement. They leave taking with them twenty-seven years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
Elementary
4
LandPaths
$64,800.00
4 week-long outdoor camps for a total of 144 elementary students ($450 per student)
7
Springboard Collaborative
$71,460.00
K-4 early literacy summer school program for up to 250 students ($286 per student)
8
Sonoma State University / Excel for Youth
$112,000.00
provide 200 students (2 weeks of 100 students) with the opportunity to participate in learning experiences that are hands-on, engaging and supportive of social and academic growth. ($560 per student)
District
1
Crown Lift
$970.00
Planned maintenance on the District Warehouse’s pallet jacks and forklift every 180 days
2
Follett Software
$12,337.17
database system used to efficiently manage library collections, textbooks, and other educational resources, provides centralized access to books, digital materials, and instructional assets, making it easier for students and staff to locate and utilize resources ($564 per site)
5
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
$58,000.00
3 week he Mariachi/Arts Camp for up to 240 students ($242 per student)
9
City of Santa Rosa Parks & Rec
$56,170.00
Enrichment programs for 150 students at PHS 6/16 to 7/18, and from 6/16 – 7/24 for 125 students at HSMSand 175 students at ABES for $125 per student.
12
Sonoma County Office of Education
No Direct Cost
Reciprocal MOU for county wide interdistrict transfers.
13
Sonoma State University / Clinical Practice Agreement
No Additional Cost
For interns, SRCS pays $1,500 directly to mentors.
Secondary
3
CEV Multimedia
$750.00
25 students at EAHS to provide supplemental curriculum resources and student’s access to earn a Floral Design Industry certification. ($30/student)
6
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce / Mike Hauser
No Direct Cost
STEM summer program for 100 incoming freshmen.
10
North Bay Trades Introduction Program
No Direct Cost
For Up to fifteen 11th and 12th Grade Students
11
New Hope for Youth
No Direct Cost
support intervention services for high risk students and their families
14
Stellar XP, Inc.
$3,000.00
Provide large LED screens for SRHS graduation ceremony.
15
Santa Rosa Junior College
No Direct Cost
Provides Manufacturing 1 students the opportunity to earn credit-by-exam for SRJC WELD 170
Who is served by each of the summer programs? How many students from each site have been served by each program? How are the students selected to participate in the programs? What robust communication system is used to inform staff and families of the availability of these programs?
Can Outdoor Education programs for all sixth graders in the SRCS district be supported by the funds being utilized for these summer programs? Currently the number of days of outdoor education that each site participates in varies greatly. Some sites do not participate in outdoor education at all while others go for four days and three nights. A site’s participation is based entirely on if the sixth grade teacher(s) are willing to take on the immense amount of extra work to make Camp happen with no additional pay. There is currently no district support for outdoor education during the school year. The sites that do participate in outdoor education are required to fundraise the difference between the total cost and the amount budgeted in their site’s SPSA. This fundraising is often upwards of $20,000 for a single site.
G.7. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Consultants Pool
Based on the review of proposals and the overall scoring matrix, the following four (4) firms are recommended for approval to be part of the CEQA pool for Measure C and G projects:
G.8. District Standards – Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers
Approval of the resolution to select ChargePoint as the District’s standard electric vehicle charger. This will enable the implementation of district-wide electric vehicle charging systems to avoid issues with product incompatibility, replacement, stocking, and maintenance. This item is presented in preparation for implementation of charging stations in the future.
G.9. Approval of Brain Waves Educational Psychology Contract
The Board will consider the ratification of the Brain Waves Educational Psychology Contract to conduct an Independent Educational Evaluation for a student with an IEP.
G.10. Approval of 24-25 Working Professional and Confidential Employees Salary Schedule for CalPERS Compliance with 2.7% Increase and Car Allowance for District’s Confidential Administrative Assistants
The Board will consider approving the 24-25 Working Professional and Confidential Employees Salary Schedule for CalPERS compliance with 2.7% increase, and a vehicle allowance for the Confidential Administrative Assistant of Business Services and Human Resources.
The total approximate financial impact is $16,298.97
-For the 2.7% on salary schedule with associated benefits it is approximately $11,058.70
-For the $200 auto allowance for the 12 months is approximately $2,620.13 per employee
How much do these employees drive in a year? Why is the auto allowance annually $220.13 more than twelve times the stated $200 per month?
SRTA requests that all members who regularly use their vehicles for work be put on a fair stipend to eliminate the current monthly paperwork required.
G.11. Approval of Annual Update to the HTS Transportation Plan in order to qualify for 60% reimbursement
The Board will consider approval of the Home to School Transportation Plans for 2025/26, which qualifies SRCS to receive 60% reimbursement for prior year home to school costs.
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Resolution in Support of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Resolution Celebrating CNS Professionals Week
Child Nutrition Services Update
SRTA members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Resolution Designating April as School Library Month (March 2025)
Resolution Recognizing March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility (March 2025)
Deferred Maintenance Discussion (from January and March 2025)
Restorative Practices Data (March 2025)
Alternate Education Update (December 2024, Feb 2025)
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
VAPA Program Highlights (Feb 2025)
2025 Ballot for CSBA Delegate Assembly(Feb 2025)
Strategic Plan and Equity Survey (Feb 2025)
CTE Update (January 2025)
Can this be incorporated into the CTE Tech Ed Resolution in future years? Can this item please include both historical and current enrollment numbers and budgets? Can the various grants be explicitly explained including financial resource utilization? Can there also be clear communication of which programs offer a third year capstone course.
Updated Governance Handbook (January 2025)
Plan and timeline for implementation of Dr. Gillespie’s recommendations (January 2024)
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from momentary drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request August 24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
B.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
SRTA members are concerned that there is not an inclusive process for gathering input for the evaluation of administrators to assure they are well rounded.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Helen Lehman Elementary School and Ridgway High School)
Helen Lehman Elementary School
Ruth Mesfun, Student of the Month
Jennifer Toscano, Classified Employee of the Month
Emily Friedman, Certificated Employee of the Month
Ridgway High School
Andy Tapia Davalos, Student of the Month
Mariela Toscano, Classified Employee of the Month
Julie Peteric, Certificated Employee of the Month
SRTA members are encouraged to celebrate their own by attending this meeting!
D. Reports
D. 7. School Consolidation / Transition Update
Transition Plan Overview This document includes theDesign Team, Implementation Team, site Empowerment Teams, Communication and Engagement Plan, Educational Services Plan, Special Services Plan, Business Services Plan, Wellness and Engagement Plan, Human Resources Plan, and Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments.
How are decisions being made? Historically SRCS has convened committees but their scope of influence has not been well established. They haven’t actually been the decision makers, and this has led to frustration. Our members would like to know the decision making structure being used for these committees.
SRCS has long struggled with planning and implementation. The constant turnover with all levels of administration have added to the difficulties of having a plan and seeing it through. The success of these current shifts requires effective implementation plans that will withstand changes in personnel. That requires documents, policies and systems that are captured in a way that is easily followed, including metrics and timelines that can be monitored, even as involved parties change throughout the process.
All of this must be done in a way that builds the trust of the community. This requires regular transparency, honest monitoring and clear communication.
Students being moved from a middle school campus to a high school campus for a 7-12 model deserve to not lose programs. Families are seeking other placements now out of fear. They need to be immediately reassured that SRCS has a vision with specific plans that ensures their students will be safe and secure on SRCS high school sites with access to a full comprehensive education.
SRTA expects metrics like academic performance (GPA) and attendance of students impacted by the closures to be tracked, evaluated, and transparently communicated, as part of the process of evaluating semester one, before rolling out more changes the following year.
As SRCS transforms secondary education into a 7-12 model, SRTA looks forward to supporting the board in studying these efforts and achieving transparency in communicating the specifics of intention, as well as tracking the actual cost savings achieved and evaluating these measures.
SRTA members are not aware of other large schools to use as examples for making this 7-12 transition at such a rapid pace.
Years ago, SRCS introduced SRTA to a structure for change that SRTA supports being adopted. The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) is a very well-researched theoretical framework used to understand and facilitate the process of implementing change, particularly in educational settings, by focusing on the concerns individuals have, allowing leaders to better support them through the change process by addressing concerns at each stage.
Change is a process, not an event, and it takes time to institute change;
• Individuals must be the focus if change is to be facilitated, and institutions will not change until their members change;
• The change process is an extremely personal experience, and how it is perceived by the individual will strongly influence the outcome;
• Individuals progress through various stages, regarding their emotions and capabilities relating to the innovation;
• The availability of a client-centered diagnostic/prescriptive model can enhance the individual’s facilitation during staff development; and
• People responsible for the change process must work in an adaptive and systematic way where progress needs to be monitored constantly.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Recently comments have been limited to 60 seconds, with a limit on the total time spent on public comments. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices on students and staff.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to just those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Resolution Recognizing March as Arts Education Month
SRCS provides a robust musical program for all 1st-6th graders. This year 4th graders can choose to learn guitar. Vocal music teachers have brought back the Barclay Memorial Concert with students from every high school vocal music program being represented.
A great Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program can only happen with incredibly devoted educators. Eliminating 10.6 FTE VAPA teachers makes this resolution seem questionable.
SRCS receives Prop 28 funding which provides additional support for Arts programs. There are many unanswered questions causing immense stress for VAPA teachers. Please explain how the Prop 28 money is not supplanting existing funding and how 10.6 positions can be eliminated while still supporting a vibrant VAPA program.
F.2. (Action) Resolution Celebrating March as Women’s History Month
We celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and their impact on shaping the nation’s history. Women have made significant strides, reaching milestones their predecessors could only dream of. Today, women make up nearly half of the workforce and the majority of college students. They excel as astronauts, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and serve in top government positions and the Armed Forces. In honor of past trailblazers and with a focus on future progress, there is an ongoing commitment to addressing the remaining challenges and inequalities faced by women.
Once again, some are wondering the purpose of these board resolutions, and if they are the best use of the energy they absorb.
F.3. (Action) Approval of 2024-25 Second Interim Budget Report
For the second interim, there are adjustments of an additional million dollars in revenues ith about half from federal and half from other local sources. There is also an additional three million more in expenses with over a million coming from classified salaries and over a million in Services and Other Operating Expenditures.
Four scenarios are presented with individualized multi-year predictions. They differ in expected enrollment, potential $3 million in one-time revenues from the state for 25-26, and income of $5 – $8 million from potential independent Charter changes. Three of the scenarios use $25 million in 24-25 reductions and $6 million in savings from closing sites with an additional $3 million one year out for two additional sites, and $12 million in other identified savings including staffing by ratios and changes to SpEd.
SRTA members look forward to seeing the staffing ratio document.
F.4. (Action) To Maintain Elsie Allen High School as a Comprehensive High School with its own Independent Boundary Maps for the Foreseeable Future Omar Medina, Trustee – Area 4
This item seems less urgent than so many moving pieces that are requiring immediate attention.
Families have already been notified of changes for next year, and transfers are being requested. Pulling this back will add further chaos to chaos.
Taking time to revisit the plan for boundaries after the next school year is established, while providing a reasonable implementation timeline, seems rational.
F.5. (Discussion/Action) To Consider Approval of Making Elsie Allen High School a 7-12 Campus Beginning in 2025/26 School Year Omar Medina, Trustee – Area 4
Implementing two 7-12 sites next year is more than enough of an implementation project. Evaluating these two implementations seems reasonable before committing to more 7-12 sites.
F.6. (Discussion/Action) Appoint Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to Receive Updates Regarding Leadership to Support Service to be Provided by the Sonoma County Office of Education
SCOE will support the following six projects:
SCOE will partner with the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to provide SRCS with early financial advice related to the ongoing stability of the District.
SCOE will partner with FCMAT to provide a data analysis that examines the characteristics and demographics of students who reside within SRCS boundaries and seek to identify insights into reasons families select alternative schools in an effort to inform educational decision-making within the district.
Experienced administrators on the SCOE staff and members from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and California Department of Education (CDE) will combine efforts to support the significant scope of SRCS planning related to the upcoming restructuring of SRCS’s elementary schools and the establishment of 7-12 grade configurations on existing high school campuses.
SCOE will partner with Redwood Empire Schools’ Insurance Group (RESIG) safety experts to train school leaders and staff in Student Threat Assessment Teams (STATs) and support SRCS in identifying and implementing recommended safety policies including discipline protocols to identify, prevent, and intervene as necessary in potential school violence situations.
SCOE will partner with the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to support SRCS in its work with students with Individualized Education Plans in their transition to 25-26 schools or programs.
SCOE will partner with a communications specialist to ensure transparency in communications to the community related to the scope of work while highlighting the positive achievements of SRCS
Anticipation that there may be additional critical and timely issues related to or in addition to the above that may emerge in the near future, that could require additional services from the Sonoma County Office of Education
SRTA supports this being a committee that posts its meeting agendas and allows community members to attend.
F.7. (Action) Approval of MOU reached with SRCS and CSEA 75 Regarding 2025-2026 Classified Employment Calendar
The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was reached with California School Employee Association, Region 75 (CSEA 75) regarding the 2025-2026 Classified Employee Calendar with 242 workdays which has been negotiated and approved by both parties, and is expected to be ratified by bargaining unit members.
F.8. (Action) Resolution to Adopt Seniority Date Tiebreaking Criteria to Determine the Order of Termination Among Classified Employees with the Same Date of Paid Service
Ties in seniority will be broken by length of service with the District, excluding years of service as a day-to-day substitute. If a tie remains after applying length of service, the District will break the tie by utilizing a lottery. Names shall be drawn by the District with the first name drawn ranked as the highest and continuing until all remaining tied employees are ranked in order. Employees shall be selected for layoff starting with the lowest ranked individual.
F.9. (Discussion) Resolution to Adopt Seniority Date Tiebreaking Criteria to Determine the Order of Termination Among Supervisory and Unrepresented Employees with the Same Date of Paid Service
Ties in seniority will be broken by length of service with the District, excluding years of service as a day-to-day substitute. If a tie remains after applying length of service, the District will break the tie by utilizing a lottery. Names shall be drawn by the District with the first name drawn ranked as the highest and continuing until all remaining tied employees are ranked in order. Employees shall be selected for layoff starting with the lowest ranked individual.
The district has contracts totaling $24,875 with Beyond Equity in Education for work on the Strategic Plan around the district values: Educate, Empower and Embrace. There should currently be work being done with sites to set priorities to Revisit/Review/Re-Do for Next FIVE Years: specifically flushing out 7 priorities following the acronym “RESPECT” and seven actions using the acronym “STUDENTS.”
Recent board meetings included a request to revisit the Strategic Plan and to create and implement a related Equity Survey.
SRTA supports creating a Strategic Plan that defines this board’s vision of what SRCS can be in five or ten years, provides focus for utilizing our limited resources in ways that are most efficient, and delineates focused, doable tasks and metrics that are regularly monitored in a transparent way that will build community trust.
There is also a strong sense that education should be the focal point of the values of the district.
If equity is being investigated, the process of board meetings could also be reviewed. The current process does not include most impacted voices.
EdJoin shows a total of 54 current postings for 116 jobs in SRCS. There are thirteen certificated opening postings for seventeen positions (two more than last meeting.) There are forty-one current classified postings for ninety-nine job openings (thirty-eight more than last meeting). There are no certificated and no classified management positions open.
SRTA bids a fond farewell to Erica Mikesh (CCLA), George Somers (MHS), Shasheen Hoaglen (PHS), Ashley Richard (PHS), Victoria Juarez (EAHS), Seana McDonald (SRHS), Matthew Ramirez (HSMS) and Zachary Davis (EAHS) who all are resigning. They take sixteen years of experience and service with them.
SRTA celebrates the announced retirements of Catherine Paine (MHS), Ted Seche (MHS), and Chris Bertozzi (JMES) for the end of the school year, after a combined eighty-one years of service. Thank you for your timely notifications.
How many resignations and retirements were noticed for the different levels of bonus payments? Statistics should be gathered to determine if these offers were enough to encourage early notifications.
Changes to classified staff include three new hires, and one retirement. They leave taking with them twenty-six years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
G.4. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
Charter
3
Code Rev Kids, Inc.
$27,000
Coding and Robotics for 130 students in 6 groups for 3 hours a day during spring break at FACS.
District
2
MotherDuck
$400
For Information and Evaluation team to quickly derive actionable insights from data (4 months at $100 per month)
Secondary
1
Budget Challenge
$525
Online curriculum for 21 students at MHS. Funded by CTE grant.
G.6. Approval of the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) MOU
PIQE staff will lead the recruitment and delivery of an program that includes an orientation session, community dialogue, and a graduation session to facilitate the successful implementation of social‑emotional learning support through evidence‑based strategies. The program will consist of five 90‑minute virtual sessions held once a week. Families better understand how to navigate the school system, access relevant information for student success, and college admission requirements.
G.8. Approval of Change Order 01 for the Montgomery High School New Two-Story Classroom Building Project
Removal of two additional portable buildings between the new classroom building and the existing campus was best done during the construction phase of the new classroom building, as these two leased buildings would be extremely difficult and costly to remove after the new building and associated site work are completed. Removal of these two buildings necessitated revisions to the site in the impacted area.
Change Order 01 addresses the updated landscape design south of the new classroom building, following the removal of two portable buildings. Adjustments involve grading, drainage, hard scape, and planting areas between the new classroom building and the existing campus, alongside modifications to the fencing and gates.
G.9. Approval of Renewal Terms for the Members of Measures I & L/Measures C&G Oversight Committee
These committees review bills to ensure they meet the bond requirements for payment from bond funds. They are not involved with deciding the prioritization of projects.
Committee members are limited to three two-year terms. This Board action will renew the following individuals on the Measures I & L and C & G Citizens’ Oversight Committee per the Citizens’ Oversight Committee ByLaws Article 5.4 for another two-year term.
Michael Von der Porten – Renewal date: 3/8/25
Jennie Bruneman – Renewal Date: 3/8/25
Carolina Spence – Renewal Date: 3/8/25
Mindy Breslin – Renewal Date: 3/8/25
Ben Wolf – Renewal date: 4/12/25
James Hague – Renewal date: 4/12/25
SRCS is actively trying to fill vacant positions on the committee.
G.10. Approval of CSEA 75 24-25 Salary Schedule 2.7% Increase and Schematic List of Classifications
The Board will consider approval of salary schedule that was reached with the California School Employees Association, Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) regarding a 2.7% increase to their salary schedule and Schematic List of Classifications retroactive to 07/01/2024.
Total cost: $1,331,347 which averages $2,422 per classified employee which averages a total of 2.854%.
G.12. Approval of Santa Rosa High School’s Journalism and Yearbook Students to travel to Seattle, WA for the Journalism Education Association Conference
The Journalism Education Association Conference is April 24 – 26, 2025.
Total cost of Trip: $10,649
This trip will be funded by The SRHS Foundation, Yearbook Sales, Journalism subscriptions, and community donations.
SRTA commends our members for providing students this experience.
G.13. Approval of Santa Rosa French American Charter School’s Students to travel to Boston, MA for the Ambassadeurs en Herbe Compétition
This is a prestigious international eloquence contest that brings together students from French schools across North America. This competition marks the culmination of a year-long project dedicated to the promotion of Francophonie and public speaking skills and is held March 27 – 30, 2025.
Total cost of Trip: $4,422
This trip will be funded by The SRFACS Parent Association Foundation.
SRTA commends our members for providing students this experience.
G.14. Approval of Contract with Butte County Office of Education for the Future Educator Support Program
This program provides virtual Math Interventions to Migrant Education secondary students currently taking Math 1, twice a week for 1.5-hour sessions, to enhance district content skills and standards as well as to focus on self-pride and cultural pride, both objectives of the current program’s grant funding.
January 20 and April 24, 2025, there will be up to 50 students @ $400 per student = $20,000 (not to exceed $20,000), which covers 5 teachers for 50 students.
Migrant Ed students could benefit from support in math. When students lack foundational math skills an A-G Math 1 class is still the only course option. This tutoring service is providing basic skills and numeracy. It is not sufficient for students to pass Math 1.
SRTA wonders why this work with our students is contracted out instead of using our teachers.
G.15. Approval of Event Contract for All SRCS High Schools 2025 Prom Locations
The Board will consider approval of contracts for the 2025 Prom Locations.
EAHS May 16 @ Ellington Hall for 200 students, ASB Funds: $14,830.50 , $80 per ticket
MCHS April 26 @ Sonoma Raceway for 800 students, Turn 11 ASB Funds: $20,000, $100 per ticket
MHS May 3rd @ The Backdrop ASB Funds: $7,250, $75-$80 per ticket (ASB discount reflected)
PHS April 19 @ Villa Chanticleer for 400 students ASB Funds: $6,000, $65 per ticket
SRHS May 10 @ Sonoma Raceway Turn 11 for 450 students, ASB Funds: $15,000, $75-$120 per ticket (depending on when purchased)
SRTA commends our members, who run ASB, for the herculean effort they put forth for the benefit of our students.
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Resolution Designating April as School Library Month
Resolution Recognizing March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility
Deferred Maintenance Discussion (from January 2025)
Restorative Practices Data
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Alternate Education Update (Feb 2025)
VAPA Program Highlights (Feb 2025)
2025 Ballot for CSBA Delegate Assembly(Feb 2025)
Plan for Strategic Plan and Equity Survey (Feb 2025)
CTE Update (January 2025)
Can this be incorporated into the CTE Tech Ed Resolution in future years? Can this item please include both historical and current enrollment numbers and budgets? Can the various grants be explicitly explained including financial resource utilization? Can there also be clear communication of which programs offer a third year capstone course.
Updated Governance Handbook (January 2025)
Plan and timeline for implementation of Dr. Gillespie’s recommendations (January 2024)
Alternative Education Update (December 2024)
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
Open Enrollment & Intradistrict Transfers Update (December 2024)
SRCS students are applying to other schools outside our district in case their school is closed. How will SRCS expedite the enrollment and transfer process to retain as many students as possible?
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from momentary drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Sharing the Communication report and plan
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
Tómese el tiempo para revisar la siguiente versión abreviada de la agenda. Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda completa. Tiene enlaces en vivo sobre muchos artículos con más información. Si desea comentarle a la junta sobre algún tema próximo, envíe un correo electrónico a agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Envíe CC a wearesrta@gmail.com en su correo electrónico.
Se anima a los miembros que asisten en línea a agregar SRTA al frente de su nombre de cliente de Zoom.
Artículos de la sesión cerrada:
A.1. Comentario público sobre los puntos de la agenda de la sesión cerrada Para comentar, envíe un correo electrónico a Melanie Martin a mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Conferencia con el negociador laboral (Nombre del representante designado que asistirá: Dra. Vicki Zands (SRCS) y; Nombre de la organización: Teamsters Local 665)
Los miembros de SRTA se complacen en ver el progreso en el establecimiento de un contrato con nuestra nueva unidad de negociación de custodios principales.
B. 2. Conferencia con el asesor jurídico: litigios existentes (Nombres de casos: Números de casos de la OAH: 2025120669, 24CV00520, 23CV00397)
Estos casos tratan sobre la prestación de servicios de educación especial.
B.4. Expulsiones de estudiantes (Caso No: 2024/25-23)
B.5. Evaluación del Desempeño de Empleados Públicos (Título del empleado que se revisa: Superintendente, Superintendente Adjunto, Superintendente Auxiliar, Directores, Vice Directores, Subdirectores, Directores, Coordinadores)
A los miembros de la SRTA les preocupa que no exista un proceso inclusivo para recopilar aportes para la evaluación de los administradores a fin de garantizar que sean integrales.
REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (6:00 p. m.)
C.7. Presentaciones especiales para el Estudiante del Mes y los Empleados Certificados/Clasificados del Mes (Escuela Primaria Helen Lehman y Escuela Secundaria Ridgway)
Escuela primaria Helen Lehman
Ruth Mesfun, estudiante del mes
Jennifer Toscano, empleada clasificada del mes
Emily Friedman, empleada certificada del mes
Escuela secundaria Ridgway
Andy Tapia Dávalos, Estudiante del Mes
Mariela Toscano, Empleada Clasificada del Mes
Julie Peteric, empleada certificada del mes
¡Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a celebrar los suyos asistiendo a esta reunión!
D. Informes
D. 7. Actualización sobre consolidación/transición escolar
Descripción general del plan de transición Este documento incluye el Equipo de Diseño, el Equipo de Implementación, los Equipos de Empoderamiento del sitio, el Plan de Comunicación y Compromiso, el Plan de Servicios Educativos, el Plan de Servicios Especiales, el Plan de Servicios Comerciales, el Plan de Bienestar y Compromiso, el Plan de Recursos Humanos y el Monitoreo y Ajustes Continuos.
¿Cómo se toman las decisiones? Históricamente, SRCS ha convocado comités, pero su alcance de influencia no ha sido bien establecido. En realidad, no han sido quienes toman las decisiones y esto ha generado frustración. A nuestros miembros les gustaría saber la estructura de toma de decisiones que se utiliza para estos comités.
SRCS ha luchado durante mucho tiempo con la planificación y la implementación. La constante rotación con todos los niveles de la administración se ha sumado a las dificultades para tener un plan y llevarlo a cabo. El éxito de estos cambios actuales requiere planes de implementación efectivos que resistan los cambios de personal. Eso requiere documentos, políticas y sistemas que se capturen de una manera que sea fácil de seguir, incluidas métricas y cronogramas que puedan monitorearse, incluso cuando las partes involucradas cambian a lo largo del proceso.
Todo esto debe hacerse de manera que genere la confianza de la comunidad. Esto requiere transparencia periódica, un seguimiento honesto y una comunicación clara.
Los estudiantes que se trasladan de un campus de escuela intermedia a un campus de escuela secundaria para un modelo 7-12 merecen no perder programas. Las familias ahora buscan otras ubicaciones por miedo. Necesitan estar seguros de inmediato de que SRCS tiene una visión con planes específicos que garantizan que sus estudiantes estarán seguros en las escuelas secundarias de SRCS con acceso a una educación integral completa.
SRTA espera que métricas como el rendimiento académico (GPA) y la asistencia de los estudiantes afectados por los cierres sean rastreadas, evaluadas y comunicadas de forma transparente, como parte del proceso de evaluación del primer semestre, antes de implementar más cambios el año siguiente.
A medida que SRCS transforma la educación secundaria en un modelo 7-12, SRTA espera apoyar a la junta en el estudio de estos esfuerzos y lograr transparencia en la comunicación de los detalles de la intención, así como también en el seguimiento de los ahorros de costos reales logrados y la evaluación de estas medidas.
Los miembros de SRTA no conocen otras escuelas grandes que puedan usar como ejemplos para hacer esta transición de 7 a 12 a un ritmo tan rápido.
Hace años, SRCS le presentó a SRTA una estructura para el cambio que SRTA apoya que se adopte. El Modelo de Adopción Basado en Preocupaciones (CBAM) es un marco teórico muy bien investigado que se utiliza para comprender y facilitar el proceso de implementación del cambio, particularmente en entornos educativos, al centrarse en las preocupaciones que tienen las personas, lo que permite a los líderes apoyarlos mejor durante el proceso de cambio abordando las preocupaciones en cada etapa.
El cambio es un proceso, no un acontecimiento, y se necesita tiempo para instituir el cambio;
• Los individuos deben ser el centro de atención si se quiere facilitar el cambio, y las instituciones no cambiarán hasta que sus miembros cambien;
• El proceso de cambio es una experiencia extremadamente personal y la forma en que el individuo lo perciba influirá fuertemente en el resultado;
• Los individuos progresan a través de varias etapas, en cuanto a sus emociones y capacidades relacionadas con la innovación;
• La disponibilidad de un modelo diagnóstico/prescriptivo centrado en el cliente puede mejorar la facilitación del individuo durante el desarrollo del personal; y
• Las personas responsables del proceso de cambio deben trabajar de manera adaptativa y sistemática, donde el progreso debe ser monitoreado constantemente.
E. Comentario público sobre temas fuera de la agenda
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Los comentarios en línea se han suspendido a menos que un miembro de la junta asista de forma remota. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de una posible reducción del tiempo límite de última hora. Recientemente, los comentarios se limitaron a 60 segundos, con un límite en el tiempo total dedicado a los comentarios públicos. En este momento solo se abordan los puntos que NO están en la agenda, con la excepción de los puntos de consentimiento, que pueden comentarse.
Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la junta directiva para aportar la perspectiva de un miembro y compartir experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito en los estudiantes y el personal.
Comprométase a ver o asistir al menos a una reunión de la junta directiva este año y a hablar sobre los temas de la agenda que le impacten a usted o a sus estudiantes. Los oradores se limitan solo a aquellos en persona. Los comentarios tienen más impacto cuando están bien expresados, compuestos y razonables.
F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN
F.1. (Acción) Resolución que reconoce marzo como el Mes de la Educación Artística
SRCS ofrece un programa musical sólido para todos los estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado. Este año los alumnos de 4º de primaria pueden optar por aprender guitarra. Los profesores de música vocal han recuperado el Concierto Barclay Memorial con estudiantes de todos los programas de música vocal de la escuela secundaria representados.
Un gran programa de Artes Visuales y Escénicas (VAPA) solo puede realizarse con educadores increíblemente dedicados. La eliminación de 10.6 profesores FTE VAPA hace que esta resolución parezca cuestionable.
SRCS recibe fondos de la Proposición 28 que brinda apoyo adicional para los programas artísticos. Hay muchas preguntas sin respuesta que causan un estrés inmenso a los profesores de VAPA. Explique cómo el dinero de la Proposición 28 no reemplaza los fondos existentes y cómo se pueden eliminar 10.6 puestos sin dejar de apoyar un programa VAPA vibrante.
F.2. (Acción) Resolución para celebrar marzo como el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
Celebramos los notables logros de las mujeres y su impacto en la configuración de la historia de la nación. Las mujeres han logrado avances significativos y han alcanzado hitos con los que sus predecesoras sólo podían soñar. Hoy en día, las mujeres constituyen casi la mitad de la fuerza laboral y la mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios. Se destacan como astronautas, empresarios, líderes empresariales y ocupan altos cargos gubernamentales y en las Fuerzas Armadas. En honor a los pioneros del pasado y centrándose en el progreso futuro, existe un compromiso continuo para abordar los desafíos y desigualdades restantes que enfrentan las mujeres.
Una vez más, algunos se preguntan cuál es el propósito de estas resoluciones de la junta directiva y si son el mejor uso de la energía que absorben.
F.3. (Acción) Aprobación del segundo informe presupuestario provisional para 2024-25
Para el segundo período provisional, hay ajustes de un millón de dólares adicionales en ingresos, aproximadamente la mitad de fuentes federales y la otra mitad de otras fuentes locales. También hay tres millones más en gastos, de los cuales más de un millón provienen de salarios clasificados y más de un millón en servicios y otros gastos operativos.
Se presentan cuatro escenarios con predicciones individualizadas para varios años. Difieren en la inscripción esperada, $3 millones potenciales en ingresos únicos del estado para 25-26 e ingresos de $5 a $8 millones provenientes de posibles cambios independientes en los Estatutos. Tres de los escenarios utilizan $25 millones en reducciones 24-25 y $6 millones en ahorros por el cierre de sitios con $3 millones adicionales dentro de un año para dos sitios adicionales y $12 millones en otros ahorros identificados, incluida la dotación de personal por proporciones y cambios en SpEd.
Los miembros de SRTA esperan ver el documento sobre la proporción de personal.
F.4. (Acción) Mantener la escuela secundaria Elsie Allen como una escuela secundaria integral con sus propios mapas de límites independientes para el futuro previsible Omar Medina, Síndico – Área 4
Este tema parece menos urgente que tantas piezas en movimiento que requieren atención inmediata.
Las familias ya han sido notificadas de los cambios para el próximo año y se están solicitando traslados. Retirar esto agregará más caos al caos.
Parece racional tomarse el tiempo para revisar el plan de límites después de que se establezca el próximo año escolar, al mismo tiempo que se proporciona un cronograma de implementación razonable.
F.5. (Discusión/Acción) Considerar la aprobación de convertir a la escuela secundaria Elsie Allen en un campus de 7 a 12 años a partir del año escolar 2025/26 Omar Medina, Síndico – Área 4
Implementar dos sitios de 7 a 12 el próximo año es un proyecto de implementación más que suficiente. Evaluar estas dos implementaciones parece razonable antes de comprometerse con más de 7 a 12 sitios.
F.6. (Discusión/Acción) Designar un comité asesor ad hoc para recibir actualizaciones sobre el liderazgo para apoyar el servicio que brindará la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma
SCOE apoyará los siguientes seis proyectos:
SCOE se asociará con el Equipo de Asistencia para la Gestión y Crisis Fiscal (FCMAT) para brindarle a SRCS asesoramiento financiero temprano relacionado con la estabilidad continua del Distrito.
SCOE se asociará con FCMAT para proporcionar un análisis de datos que examine las características y la demografía de los estudiantes que residen dentro de los límites de SRCS y buscará identificar ideas sobre las razones por las que las familias seleccionan escuelas alternativas en un esfuerzo por informar la toma de decisiones educativas dentro del distrito.
Administradores experimentados del personal de SCOE y miembros de la Colaboración de California para la Excelencia Educativa (CCEE) y el Departamento de Educación de California (CDE) combinarán esfuerzos para apoyar el alcance significativo de la planificación de SRCS relacionada con la próxima reestructuración de las escuelas primarias de SRCS y el establecimiento de configuraciones de grados 7 a 12 en los campus de escuelas secundarias existentes.
SCOE se asociará con los expertos en seguridad del Insurance Group (RESIG) de Redwood Empire Schools para capacitar a los líderes escolares y al personal en los Equipos de Evaluación de Amenazas Estudiantiles (STAT) y apoyar a SRCS en la identificación e implementación de políticas de seguridad recomendadas, incluidos protocolos disciplinarios para identificar, prevenir e intervenir según sea necesario en posibles situaciones de violencia escolar.
SCOE se asociará con el Área del Plan Local de Educación Especial (SELPA) para apoyar a SRCS en su trabajo con estudiantes con Planes de Educación Individualizados en su transición a 25-26 escuelas o programas.
SCOE se asociará con un especialista en comunicaciones para garantizar la transparencia en las comunicaciones a la comunidad relacionadas con el alcance del trabajo y al mismo tiempo resaltar los logros positivos de SRCS.
Anticipación de que puede haber problemas críticos y oportunos adicionales relacionados con o además de lo anterior que puedan surgir en el futuro cercano, que podrían requerir servicios adicionales de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma.
SRTA apoya que este sea un comité que publique sus agendas de reuniones y permita la asistencia de miembros de la comunidad.
F.7. (Acción) Aprobación del MOU alcanzado con SRCS y CSEA 75 sobre el Calendario de Empleo Clasificado 2025-2026
La Junta considerará aprobar el Memorando de Entendimiento (MOU) que se alcanzó con la Asociación de Empleados Escolares de California, Región 75 (CSEA 75) con respecto al Calendario de Empleados Clasificados 2025-2026 con 242 días hábiles que ha sido negociado y aprobado por ambas partes, y se espera que sea ratificado por los miembros de la unidad de negociación.
F.8. (Acción) Resolución para adoptar criterios de desempate por fecha de antigüedad para determinar el orden de despido entre empleados clasificados con la misma fecha de servicio remunerado
Los empates en antigüedad se romperán según la duración del servicio en el Distrito, excluyendo los años de servicio como sustituto del día a día. Si persiste un empate después de aplicar la duración del servicio, el Distrito romperá el empate mediante una lotería. Los nombres serán sorteados por el Distrito con el primer nombre sorteado clasificado como el más alto y continuando hasta que todos los empleados empatados restantes sean clasificados en orden. Los empleados serán seleccionados para el despido comenzando con el individuo con la clasificación más baja.
F.9. (Discusión) Resolución para adoptar criterios de desempate por fecha de antigüedad para determinar el orden de despido entre empleados supervisores y no representados con la misma fecha de servicio remunerado
Los empates en antigüedad se romperán según la duración del servicio en el Distrito, excluyendo los años de servicio como sustituto del día a día. Si persiste un empate después de aplicar la duración del servicio, el Distrito romperá el empate mediante una lotería. Los nombres serán sorteados por el Distrito con el primer nombre sorteado clasificado como el más alto y continuando hasta que todos los empleados empatados restantes sean clasificados en orden. Los empleados serán seleccionados para el despido comenzando con el individuo con la clasificación más baja.
F.10. (Discusión) Actualización de la planificación estratégica de la Junta
El distrito tiene contratos por un total de $24,875 con Beyond Equity in Education para trabajar en el Plan Estratégico en torno a los valores del distrito: Educar, Empoderar y Abrazar. Actualmente se debería trabajar con los sitios para establecer prioridades para revisar/revisar/rehacer durante los próximos CINCO años: específicamente eliminar 7 prioridades siguiendo el acrónimo “RESPETO” y siete acciones usando el acrónimo “ESTUDIANTES”.
Las reuniones recientes de la junta incluyeron una solicitud para revisar el Plan Estratégico y crear e implementar una Encuesta de Equidad relacionada.
SRTA apoya la creación de un Plan Estratégico que defina la visión de esta junta de lo que puede ser SRCS en cinco o diez años, proporciona un enfoque para utilizar nuestros recursos limitados de la manera más eficiente y delinea tareas y métricas enfocadas y factibles que se monitorean periódicamente de una manera transparente que generará confianza en la comunidad.
También existe una fuerte sensación de que la educación debe ser el punto central de los valores del distrito.
Si se investiga la equidad, también se podría revisar el proceso de las reuniones de la junta directiva. El proceso actual no incluye las voces más impactadas.
EdJoin muestra un total de 54 publicaciones actuales para 116 puestos de trabajo en SRCS. Hay trece puestos vacantes certificados para diecisiete puestos (dos más que la última reunión). Hay cuarenta y un puestos clasificados actuales para noventa y nueve puestos vacantes (treinta y ocho más que la última reunión). No hay puestos directivos certificados ni clasificados abiertos.
SRTA se despide con cariño de Erica Mikesh (CCLA), George Somers (MHS), Shasheen Hoaglen (PHS), Ashley Richard (PHS), Victoria Juarez (EAHS), Seana McDonald (SRHS), Matthew Ramirez (HSMS) y Zachary Davis (EAHS), quienes están renunciando. Llevan consigo dieciséis años de experiencia y servicio.
SRTA celebra las jubilaciones anunciadas de Catherine Paine (MHS), Ted Seche (MHS) y Chris Bertozzi (JMES) para el final del año escolar, después de ochenta y un años combinados de servicio. Gracias por sus notificaciones oportunas.
¿Cuántas renuncias y jubilaciones se observaron para los diferentes niveles de pago de bonificaciones? Se deberían recopilar estadísticas para determinar si estas ofertas fueron suficientes para fomentar las notificaciones tempranas.
Los cambios en el personal clasificado incluyen tres nuevas contrataciones y una jubilación. Se van llevándose consigo veintiséis años de conocimiento y servicio a nuestro personal y estudiantes.
G.4. Aprobación de Contratos
Resumen
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Proveedor
Costo
Descripción
Carta
3
Code Rev Kids, Inc.
$27,000
Codificación y Robótica para 130 estudiantes en 6 grupos durante 3 horas diarias durante las vacaciones de primavera en FACS.
Distrito
2
MotherDuck
$400
Para que el equipo de Información y Evaluación obtenga rápidamente información procesable a partir de los datos (4 meses a $100 por mes)
Secundario
1
Budget Challenge
$525
Plan de estudios en línea para 21 estudiantes en MHS. Financiado por una subvención CTE.
G.6. Aprobación del MOU del Instituto de Padres para la Educación de Calidad (PIQE)
El personal de PIQE liderará el reclutamiento y la implementación de un programa que incluye una sesión de orientación, diálogo comunitario y una sesión de graduación para facilitar la implementación exitosa del apoyo al aprendizaje socioemocional a través de estrategias basadas en evidencia. El programa constará de cinco sesiones virtuales de 90 minutos que se llevarán a cabo una vez por semana. Las familias comprenderán mejor cómo navegar por el sistema escolar, acceder a información relevante para el éxito de los estudiantes y los requisitos de admisión a la universidad.
G.8. Aprobación de la Orden de cambio 01 para el proyecto de construcción de nuevas aulas de dos pisos de la Escuela Secundaria Montgomery
La eliminación de dos edificios portátiles adicionales entre el nuevo edificio de aulas y el campus existente se realizó mejor durante la fase de construcción del nuevo edificio de aulas, ya que estos dos edificios arrendados serían extremadamente difíciles y costosos de eliminar después de que se completen el nuevo edificio y el trabajo asociado en el sitio. La remoción de estos dos edificios requirió revisiones del sitio en el área impactada.
La Orden de cambio 01 aborda el diseño paisajístico actualizado al sur del nuevo edificio de aulas, luego de la eliminación de dos edificios portátiles. Los ajustes involucran nivelación, drenaje, jardinería y áreas de plantación entre el nuevo edificio de aulas y el campus existente, junto con modificaciones a las cercas y puertas.
G.9. Aprobación de los Términos de Renovación para los Miembros del Comité de Supervisión de las Medidas I y L/Medidas C y G
Estos comités revisan los proyectos de ley para garantizar que cumplan con los requisitos de los bonos para el pago con cargo a los fondos de los bonos. No participan en la decisión de priorizar los proyectos.
Los miembros del comité están limitados a tres mandatos de dos años. Esta acción de la Junta renovará a las siguientes personas en el Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de las Medidas I y L y C y G según el Artículo 5.4 de los Estatutos del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana por otro período de dos años.
Michael Von der Porten – Fecha de renovación: 3/8/25
Jennie Bruneman – Fecha de renovación: 3/8/25
Carolina Spence – Fecha de renovación: 3/8/25
Mindy Breslin – Fecha de renovación: 3/8/25
Ben Wolf – Fecha de renovación: 04/12/25
James Hague – Fecha de renovación: 04/12/25
SRCS está tratando activamente de cubrir los puestos vacantes en el comité.
G.10. Aprobación del esquema salarial CSEA 75 24-25 Aumento del 2,7% y lista esquemática de clasificaciones
La Junta considerará la aprobación del programa salarial que se alcanzó con la Asociación de Empleados Escolares de California, Capítulo 75 (CSEA 75) con respecto a un aumento del 2.7% en su programa salarial y la Lista Esquemática de Clasificaciones retroactiva al 01/07/2024.
Costo total: $1,331,347 que promedia $2,422 por empleado clasificado que promedia un total de 2.854%.
SRTA aprecia esta mejora a los salarios clasificados. ¡Se merecen más!
G.11. Aprobación del calendario salarial de supervisores y no representados las 24 horas del día, 25 días del día para el cumplimiento de CalPERS y un aumento del 2,7 %
El impacto financiero, incluidos todos los fondos, es de aproximadamente $140,000.
G.12. Aprobación de que los estudiantes de Periodismo y Anuario de Santa Rosa High School viajen a Seattle, WA para la Conferencia de la Asociación de Educación en Periodismo
La Conferencia de la Asociación de Educación en Periodismo se llevará a cabo del 24 al 26 de abril de 2025.
Costo total del viaje: $10,649
Este viaje será financiado por la Fundación SRHS, las ventas del anuario, las suscripciones de periodismo y las donaciones de la comunidad.
SRTA felicita a nuestros miembros por brindarles a los estudiantes esta experiencia.
G.13. Aprobación de los estudiantes de Santa Rosa French American Charter School para viajar a Boston, MA para la Competencia Ambassadeurs en Herbe
Se trata de un prestigioso concurso internacional de elocuencia que reúne a estudiantes de escuelas francesas de toda América del Norte. Este concurso marca la culminación de un proyecto de un año de duración dedicado a la promoción de la francofonía y las habilidades para hablar en público y se llevará a cabo del 27 al 30 de marzo de 2025.
Costo total del viaje: $4,422
Este viaje será financiado por la Fundación de la Asociación de Padres SRFACS.
SRTA felicita a nuestros miembros por brindarles a los estudiantes esta experiencia.
G.14. Aprobación del contrato con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Butte para el Programa de Apoyo a Educadores del Futuro
Este programa proporciona intervenciones virtuales de matemáticas a estudiantes de secundaria de Educación para Migrantes que actualmente toman Matemáticas 1, dos veces por semana durante sesiones de 1.5 horas, para mejorar las habilidades y estándares de contenido del distrito, así como para centrarse en el orgullo propio y el orgullo cultural, ambos objetivos de la subvención del programa actual.
El 20 de enero y el 24 de abril de 2025, habrá hasta 50 estudiantes a $400 por estudiante = $20 000 (sin exceder $20 000), lo que cubre 5 maestros para 50 estudiantes.
Los estudiantes de educación inmigrantes podrían beneficiarse del apoyo en matemáticas. Cuando los estudiantes carecen de habilidades matemáticas básicas, una clase de Matemáticas 1 A-G sigue siendo la única opción de curso. Este servicio de tutoría proporciona habilidades básicas y aritmética. No es suficiente que los estudiantes aprueben Matemáticas 1.
SRTA se pregunta por qué este trabajo con nuestros estudiantes se subcontrata en lugar de utilizar a nuestros maestros.
G.15. Aprobación del contrato de eventos para todas las ubicaciones de baile de graduación de 2025 de las escuelas secundarias de SRCS
La Junta considerará la aprobación de contratos para las ubicaciones del baile de graduación de 2025.
EAHS 16 de mayo en Ellington Hall para 200 estudiantes, Fondos ASB: $14,830.50, $80 por boleto
MCHS 26 de abril en Sonoma Raceway para 800 estudiantes, Turno 11 Fondos ASB: $20,000, $100 por boleto
MHS 3 de mayo en The Background Fondos ASB: $7,250, $75-$80 por boleto (se refleja el descuento de ASB)
PHS 19 de abril en Villa Chanticleer para 400 estudiantes Fondos ASB: $6,000, $65 por boleto
SRHS 10 de mayo en Sonoma Raceway Turn 11 para 450 estudiantes, fondos ASB: $15,000, $75-$120 por boleto (dependiendo de cuándo se compró)
SRTA elogia a nuestros miembros, que dirigen ASB, por el esfuerzo hercúleo que realizaron en beneficio de nuestros estudiantes.
J.1. Temas futuros de discusión de la junta directiva (no incluidos en esta agenda)
Se anima a los miembros de la SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.
Resolución que designa abril como el mes de la biblioteca escolar
Resolución que reconoce el 31 de marzo como Día de la Visibilidad Transgénero
Discusión sobre mantenimiento diferido (a partir de enero de 2025)
Datos de prácticas restaurativas
SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:
Actualización de educación alternativa (febrero de 2025)
Aspectos destacados del programa VAPA (febrero de 2025)
Boleta de 2025 para la Asamblea de Delegados de la CSBA (febrero de 2025)
Plan de Plan Estratégico y Encuesta de Equidad (febrero 2025)
Actualización CTE (enero 2025)
¿Se puede incorporar esto a la Resolución de Educación Técnica de CTE en años futuros? ¿Puede este artículo incluir números de inscripción y presupuestos tanto históricos como actuales? ¿Se pueden explicar explícitamente las distintas subvenciones, incluida la utilización de los recursos financieros? ¿Puede también haber una comunicación clara sobre qué programas ofrecen un curso final de tercer año?
Manual de gobernanza actualizado (enero de 2025)
Plan y cronograma para la implementación de las recomendaciones del Dr. Gillespie (enero de 2024)
Actualización sobre educación alternativa (diciembre de 2024)
Existe una gran necesidad de ubicaciones alternativas para estudiantes de secundaria que necesitan más servicios de los que nuestras escuelas integrales pueden brindar. ¿Cómo puede SRCS satisfacer las necesidades de estos estudiantes durante estos tiempos financieros difíciles?
Actualización de inscripción abierta y transferencias dentro del distrito (diciembre de 2024)
Los estudiantes de SRCS están solicitando ingreso a otras escuelas fuera de nuestro distrito en caso de que su escuela esté cerrada. ¿Cómo acelerará SRCS el proceso de inscripción y transferencia para retener la mayor cantidad de estudiantes posible?
Actualización de la gira de escucha y aprendizaje de la superintendente Morales (noviembre de 2024)
A los miembros de SRTA les gustaría comprender el impacto esperado de las visitas momentáneas y cómo se evalúa este uso de tiempo y recursos.
Audiencia pública y aprobación de la propuesta “Sunshine” 665 de Teamsters Union (retrasada desde octubre de 2024)
Primer Borrador del Plan de Seguridad Distrital (retrasado desde septiembre de 2024)
Actualización de la Junta sobre los objetivos estratégicos con aportes de los sitios (comenzó en junio de 2024)
Compartir los planes de soporte para contrataciones de PIP y Exención de Plazo Variable. (Solicitud de la junta 14/8/24)
Compartir el Plan Maestro EL actualizado con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el Plan Maestro de la Biblioteca con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el informe y el plan de comunicación
Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
Decisión de unificación/redistribución de distritos
Cambio de nombre de sitios Actualización/Decisión
Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge
Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, las ganancias de la venta de la propiedad de Fir Ridge seguirán estancadas y perdiendo valor a medida que el costo de la vivienda continúa aumentando. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener al personal de la CSEA. El impacto potencial de los fondos disminuye a medida que pasa el tiempo.
Política de voz estudiantil
Actualización MEJOR Plus
¿SRCS todavía se identifica como un distrito BEST Plus?
B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1 – Certificated Employee 313)
B. 5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case name: OAH Case No.: 2025120669)
This case involves special services.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
D. Reports
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Recently comments have been limited to 60 seconds, with a limit on the total time spent on public comments. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices on students and staff.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
SRTA supports creating a Strategic Plan that defines this board’s vision of what SRCS can be in five or ten years, provides focus for utilizing our limited resources in ways that are most efficient, and delineates focused, doable tasks and metrics that are regularly monitored in a transparent way that will build community trust. SRTA expects metrics like academic performance (GPA) and attendance of students impacted by the closures, to be tracked, evaluated and transparently communicated, as part of the process of evaluating semester one before rolling out more changes the following year.
As SRCS transforms secondary education into a 7-12 model, SRTA looks forward to supporting the board in studying these efforts and achieving transparency in communicating the specifics of intention, as well as tracking the actual cost savings achieved and evaluating these measures. SRTA members are not aware of other large schools to use as examples for making this transition at such a rapid rate.
SRCS has long struggled with planning and implementation. The constant turnover with all levels of administration have added to the difficulties of having a plan and seeing it through. The success of these shifts requires effective implementation plans that will withstand changes in personnel. That requires documents, policies and systems that are captured in a way that is easily followed, including metrics and timelines that can be monitored, even as participants change throughout the years. And all of this must be done in a way that builds the trust of the community. This requires regular transparency and honest monitoring and clear communication.
Students being moved from a middle school campus to a high school campus for a 7-12 model deserve to not lose programs. Families are seeking other placements now out of fear. They need to be reassured that SRCS has a vision with specific plans that ensures their students will be safe and secure on SRCS high school sites. There is also a fear that the actual planning and work for creating the 7-12 sites will fall on site staff who are already operating at capacity. How much redesign is actually reasonable before August?
SRTA strongly supports the Fiscal Analysis Board Subcommittee. There is hope that this new structure will help the board to provide rational guidance. Next year’s budget will begin development soon. Can this committee also be charged with transparently tracking and evaluating the actual cost savings achieved, and evaluating the closure and staffing measures adopted by the board? Auditing all charter school income and expenses, and the amount moved to the general fund for each site would be prudent.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Resolution Recognizing March as Arts Education Month
We are continuing to provide a robust musical program for all of our 1st-6th graders, giving all 4th-6th graders their choice of instruments, materials, and instruction during the school day. This year we have extended offering guitar to our 4ht graders.
Our vocal music teachers have brought back the Barclay Memorial Concert with students from every high school vocal music program being represented.
A great Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program can only happen with incredibly devoted educators. Eliminating 10.6 FTE VAPA teachers makes this resolution seem hollow.
SRCS receives Prop 28 funding which provides additional support for Arts programs. There are many unanswered questions causing immense stress. Please explain how the Prop 28 money is not supplanting existing funding. Please explain how 10.6 positions can be eliminated while supporting a vibrant VAPA program?
F.2. (Action) Resolution Celebrating March as Women’s History Month
We celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and their impact on shaping the nation’s history. Women have made significant strides, reaching milestones their predecessors could only dream of. Today, women make up nearly half of the workforce and the majority of college students. They excel as astronauts, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and serve in top government positions and the Armed Forces. In honor of past trailblazers and with a focus on future progress, there is an ongoing commitment to addressing the remaining challenges and inequalities faced by women.
Once again, some are wondering the purpose of these board resolutions, and if they are the best use of the energy they absorb.
F.3. (Action) First Read and Possible Waive of Second Read for Board Policy 0420.4: Charter School Authorization
Board Policy Subcommittee: Medina, Caston and Manieri
This policy sets for the requirements for the board’s approval of a new charter school.
Out of District Charters:
“A charter school that established a site outside the boundaries of its authorizing school district, but within the boundaries of Santa Rosa City Schools, before January 1, 2020, may continue to operate that site until the charter school submits a request for the renewal of its charter petition. To continue operating the site, the charter school shall submit a request for the renewal of the charter petition pursuant to Ed. Code Section 47607 to Santa Rosa City Schools for consideration by the Board. The Board does not authorize approval of charter school renewal within its boundaries by any authorizer other than The Board.”
Charter renewal rules have changed. A charter needs the approval of their authorizing board as well as the approval of the board of the district that the charter resides within. SRCS can operate elementary charters within our elementary boundaries, and must authorize any other non SRCS elementary charters within those boundaries. Similarly, SRCS can operate secondary charters within our secondary boundaries, and must authorize any other non SRCS secondary charters within those boundaries.
This policy looks like the SRCS board will not renew any non-dependent charters. This proposal comes just days after a board member expressed interest in talking with Wright District about renewing the CCLA Charter, as CCLA is located in the Wright elementary district boundaries.
The board will need to oversee the movement of two charters to within district boundaries to avoid other districts not renewing these charters.
If SRCS intends to take over all local secondary charters, making them dependent charters, then there is work that needs to be done. There has been continual confusion with the running of our existing charters about the lines for local control and funding. Who gets to decide what? Who pays for what? How much control does the district vs the charter have about staffing and programs? How is the cost due to the district from charter funds calculated? What is considered covered by those funds? How are further costs from the charter to the district calculated? How are charter revenues calculated? Under what conditions are district LCAP funds utilized for charter schools? Fair and transparent policy and regulations addressing these types of matters must be established before adding more charter schools to the district.
F.4. (Action) Approval of California School Employees Association, Chapter 75 24-25 #6 MOU and Job Description for the Wellness Technician Classification CSEA 75 24-25 #6 Wellness Technician Classification and applicable job description ( Certified Wellness Coach I)
This contract is to continue this position that was temporarily provided for by SCOE through Keystone Therapy. The eleven month Wellness Technician classification will help to support students in Wellness Centers and allow the opening of wellness centers in High School sites.
The proposed salary schedule placement is Range 26 at a monthly rate at step 1 of $4,380.44 to at step 6 of $5,590.63.
Supporting the development of Wellness Centers, while eliminating other established student mental health services, is cause for great confusion. What is the Wellness Center plan? How many people are expected to staff these centers? What will their various qualifications be? What are the requirements for providing supervision for these different providers? Who will provide that? How will community partners fit into this plan? How long will it take to get these centers up and running to capacity? What are these expected to cost? How will that be funded? How much money is expected to be recovered from insurance billing? How will everything be monitored and shared out? How will the success of these centers be measured?
F.5. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-29 Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Services (PKS) for the 2025-26 School Year
Certificated Position
FTE
Site Administration
Classroom
60
Elementary Principals
2
Counselors
1.5
Charter Asst. Principal
1.5
EL Specialists
6
MS Asst. Principal
2
EL TOSA
1
MS Principal
2
HS CTE
5.6
HS Asst. Principal
5
HS English
2.6
Total
12.5 FTE
HS Math
3.4
HS PE
2.2
HS Science
4.8
HS Social Studies
3.4
District Admin.
HS VAPA
5.2
Coord State & Federal
1
HS WOLA
4.4
Ed Services Director
2
MS PE
3.2
Total
3 FTE
MS CTE
0.6
MS English
2.2
MS Math
1.4
MS Science
1.6
MS Social Studies
2
MS Spanish
0.6
MS VAPA
3.6
Nurse
1
Psychologists
3
Secondary Counselors
22
Site TOSAs – elementary
4
Site TOSAs – secondary
3
Specialty Teachers
3
Total151.3 FTE
The cost savings, if all preliminary notices and reductions were to be finalized, would be approximately $21,852,000.
What is the vision that this employee purge supports? Where are the staffing ratios that are guiding this right sizing? How can trust be built without transparency?
The proportion of site staff being eliminated, as opposed to the three district administrative staff being eliminated, is unacceptable. The board asked for more than this. More than this is necessary to keep the impact as far away from the classrooms and students as possible.
Trying to imagine losing this many positions takes the breath away from SRTA members. Almost 30% of elementary teachers are getting RIF notices? Sharing an explanation of the plan for moving forward would help to allay people’s distress, as they try to imagine the void these RIFs will cause.
The loss of 22 secondary counselors is unfathomable. How will we maintain 400:1 ratios? If we are eliminating counselors for middle school students because they are not legally required, how will they be assisted choosing their courses? Who will support students with their academic plans? Who will attend IEPs? Who will case manage 504s? Who will support students with their emotional needs? Who will make referrals to other resources?
Are sites no longer able to hire TOSAs from their SPSAs?
Is the district no longer providing sections for TOSAs to oversee programs serving students on sites? If that is the case, what time and energy will be available to support those programs?
Why are we eliminating 3 psych positions when we have been short psychs most of this year, and we are taking back 30 more SCOE kids next year? Psychs are essential parts of the evaluation team. We will need the help of more psychologists to exit kids from their IEPs. Eliminating SRCS Psychs will almost certainly lead to having to hire outside agencies to provide psych services at a much higher cost than these positions themselves.
Data does not support mixing and matching admin teams. Teams that have worked together build effective practices and learn to balance each other. It takes time that we don’t have to rebuild that level of efficiency. Blueprint for High Performing Teams from Adam Grant’s Work notes that working with a great team is the most effective way to retain strong employees. Team members of open and honest teams were 80% more likely to report higher emotional well-being. Engaged team members have reduced absenteeism and higher productivity.
F.6. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-44 Reduction in Classified WorkForce for the 2025-26 School Year
Classified Job
FTE
Classified Job
FTE
Budget Technician
1
Library Technician II
5
Campus Supervisor
2
Maintenance and Transportation Manager
1
Child Care Assistant II
6.125
Maintenance Technician
3
Custodian II-Night
6
Middle School Counseling Secretary/Registrar
2
Custodian IV
4
Middle School Technician
6
Data Management Analyst
1
Noon/Yard Duty Aide
6.813
District Assessment Data Specialist
1
Payroll Technician
1
Elementary School Office Manager
2
Program Acct. Tech I
1
Elementary School Technician II
1.5
Restorative Response Specialist
20
Family Engagement Facilitator
21
Senior Secretary
3
Grounds Worker
2
Site Based Therapist/Social Worker
5
HR Technician III
2
Student Advisor
3
Instructional Assistant I
4
Student Engagement Activity Worker
7
Lead Noon/Yard Duty Aide
2
Transition Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
2.625
Library Technician
2
Typist Clerk IV
4
Total: 113.18 FTE 138 People
The cost savings, if all preliminary notices were to be finalized, is approximately $8,176,000.
The staffing ratio guide is necessary to make sense of the elimination of these positions.
SRTA notices that those people, who in this last year, chose to remain Campus Supervisors or Student Advisors and not to become Student Safety Advisors are having their jobs eliminated.
The elimination of twenty Restorative positions, and moving the remaining few to operate from the district office, does not make sense to SRTA members. Effective restoration relies on relationships which will not be built if someone just occasionally drops in. Sharing the vision for how this would work would help lessen the anxiety that reading this list causes.
The elimination of twenty-one Family Engagement Facilitators will deny our Spanish speaking families the person they are most connected to on campuses. The inclusion provided to our Spanish speaking families by FEFs will not be replicated without these dedicated employees who create the sense of engagement and warm embrace our students and families deserve.
SRCS SBTs provided valuable support in the wake of the student deaths this weekend. Having a known entity to confide in bolsters students utilizing this service. The vision for supporting mental wellness is not clearly understood. Eliminating School Based Therapists is removing an integral part of our support program. These staff are providing necessary therapy to students. The district claims it can now collect fees for this service, which makes these eliminations more confusing.
F.7. (Discussion) Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) Mid-Year Report
Goal 1: SRCS will provide student-centered teaching and learning opportunities by increasing programs and services that maximize student growth toward meeting or exceeding standards with an emphasis in the areas of English Language Arts and Math. Mostly Partially Implemented
Action #
Action Title
Total FundsBudgeted
Mid-YearExpenditures
Remaining
Remaining %
1.1
Assessment Systems TK-12
$751,139
$681,702
$69,437
9.24%
1.2
Curriculum Supports and College and Career Readiness
$1,463,158
$576,832
$886,326
60.58%
1.3
Expanded Learning Opportunities and Interventions through Summer School and Afterschool Programs
$3,790,012
$176,278
$3,613,734
95.35%
1.4
School Based Support for SPSA Actions and Implementation
$2,300,768
$941,736
$1,359,032
59.07%
1.5
Multilingual Learners Site and Staff and Student Support
$1,085,613
$618,734
$466,879
43.01%
1.6
Comprehensive and Collaborative Supports for Students
$1,512,964
$612,862
$900,102
59.49%
1.7
Enrichment Music Programs for Students & IncreasedOpportunities for Collaboration
$1,140,171
$555,980
$584,191
51.24%
1.8
New School Model Support
$933,531
$630,858
$302,673
32.42%
1.9
Supports for Increased Inclusive practices
$300,000
$252,710
$47,290
15.76%
$13,277,356
$5,047,692
$8,229,664
61.98%
Goal 2: SRCS, in partnership with our community, commits to developing safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments to promote social-emotional wellness and address the physical needs of students, families, and staff. Mostly Fully Implemented
Action#
Action Title
Total FundsBudgeted
Mid-YearExpenditures
Remaining
Remaining %
2.1
Panorama wellness survey and Youth Truth survey
$51,770
$45,420
$6,350
12.27%
2.2
Mental Health Supports
$1,327,030
$679,722
$647,308
48.78%
2.3
SEL and Anti Bullying Materials and Curriculum
$20,600
$1,087
$19,513
94.72%
2.4
Increased Campus Student Engagement staffing
$3,668,661
$2,347,248
$1,321,413
36.02%
2.5
Promoting Positive Attendance
$145,000
$142,888
$2,112
1.46%
2.6
Elementary Counselors
$1,453,386
$700,525
$752,861
51.80%
2.7
Wellness & Engagement administration
$389,875
$199,585
$190,290
48.81%
2.8
Family Engagement Facilitators and MultilingualCommunity Engagement
$2,014,725
$1,318,326
$696,399
34.57%
2.9
Extracurricular Wellness & Engagement
$95,000
$66,131
$28,869
30.39%
$9,166,047
$5,500,932
$3,665,115
39.99%
Goal 3: SRCS commits to providing high-quality, relevant staff development that promotes professional growth and collaboration to increase student achievement. Mostly Partially Implemented
Action#
Action Title
Total FundsBudgeted
Mid-YearExpenditures
Remaining
Remaining %
3.1
PD for Safety, Discipline, and Restorative and CulturallyResponsive Student Support
$55,000
$3,282
$51,718
94.03%
3.2
Teacher training and collaboration to develop and implement effective strategies for differentiating instruction, aligning instructional approaches, and aligning literacy practices.
$240,000
$100,842
$139,158
57.98%
3.3
Alternative Education Development and ProgrammaticImplementation
$315,000
$19,875
$295,125
93.69%
3.4
Provide professional development for Staff
$1,900,778
$1,900,778
$0
0.00%
3.5
Maintain four Director positions at district level
$589,840
$359,267
$230,573
39.09%
3.6
Multilingual Learners Curriculum Training, Collaborationand department Professional Development
$35,000
$10,070
$24,930
71.23%
3.7
Ethnic Studies Interdisciplinary Programs
$200,000
$93,886
$106,114
53.06%
3.8
Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) ProfessionalDevelopment
SRTA notices these actions from the LCAP dramatically differ in remaining funds from the 50% expected half way through the year. Is the budgeted amount still expected, or have plans changed for these actions?
LCAP Action #
Action Title
Total FundsBudgeted
Mid-YearExpenditures
Remaining
Remaining %
1.8
New School Model Support
$933,531
$630,858
$302,673
32.42%
1.9
Supports for Increased Inclusive practices
$300,000
$252,710
$47,290
15.76%
2.4
Increased Campus Student Engagement staffing
$3,668,661
$2,347,248
$1,321,413
36.02%
2.5
Promoting Positive Attendance
$145,000
$142,888
$2,112
1.46%
2.8
Family Engagement Facilitators and MultilingualCommunity Engagement
$2,014,725
$1,318,326
$696,399
34.57%
3.1
PD for Safety, Discipline, and Restorative and CulturallyResponsive Student Support
$55,000
$3,282
$51,718
94.03%
3.3
Alternative Education Development and ProgrammaticImplementation
$315,000
$19,875
$295,125
93.69%
3.5
Maintain four Director positions at district level
$589,840
$359,267
$230,573
39.09%
There is an expectation that SRCS is going to severely revise the LCAP for next year. The general fund is expected to cover required services while the revised LCAP will cover additional services that the district chooses to provide.
Reviewing all of this data should be part of the Strategic Plan process. We need a refined focus as a district. What is our top goal? How do we progress towards that? How do we know we are making progress? When will we have met the goal? Historically we have had multiple vague goals and too many action items. It is much more productive to be singularly focused with a clearly communicated plan, which includes reasons for everyone to join the efforts to succeed.
EdJoin shows a total of 55 current postings for 119 jobs in SRCS. There are twelve certificated opening postings for fifteen positions (three less than last meeting.) There are forty-three current classified postings for sixty-one job openings (fifty-four less than last meeting). There are no certificated and no classified management positions open.
SRTA thanks the additional teacher who is stepping up to take on 0.2 more FTE to help out their site. This additional time is now paid at the per diem rate, which is far better than the old practice of underpaying. However the extra effort it takes to eliminate prep time from one’s regular schedule can only be fully appreciated by those who have done it.
SRTA welcomes AmandaAdams to Special Services.
SRTA bids a fond farewell to Nataly Estupinan Cano (EAHS), Jean-Philippe Ehrhold (FACS), Mikaela Woodbury (SRMS), Alexandra Hackbardt (EAHS), Austin Norris (MCHS), Nely Ogston (JMES), Jessica Wood (CCLA), Kelly Gil (MCHS), Jodi Peterson (MCHS), and Vela Millen (RHS) who all are resigning at the end of this year. They take over forty-nine years of experience and service with them, as well as a small bonus from SRCS.
SRTA celebrates the announced retirements of Katharine Norris (RVMS), Adele Johns-Diehl (FACS), Paul Fleischer (ELHS), Beth Lewis (HVES), Jill Jackson (HVES), Lina Hoyos-Berrios (MCHS) for the end of the school year after a combined one hundred twenty-two years of service. Thank you for your timely notifications.
How many resignations and retirements were noticed for the different levels of bonus payments? Statistics should be gathered to determine if these offers were enough to encourage early notifications.
Changes to classified staff include two new hires, one resignation and two retirements. They leave taking with them sixty-five years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
Charter
8
Joe Culpepper
$10,315
FACS magic and juggling classes in French.
10
BookWidget
$275
Interactive software license for five CCLA teachers.
District
6
Mosyle Manager MDM
$20,215
Mobile device manager for 3092 iOS devices (phones and ipads)
12
Wizix Technology Group
$35,400
6 month copier lease extension for DO copiers. Renewal will take copiers from closed sites into consideration.
Elementary
2
Pepperwood Preserve
No Direct Cost
HVES naturalist led hikes
4
Westminster Woods
$16,628
CCLA 6th grade Outdoor Ed
7
GoGuardian
$510
SLES GoGuardian license
9
NatureBridge
$8,992
BHES outdoor ed
Secondary
1
Dr. Laura Flaxman
$2,800
Consultant to support development of healthcare CTE pathway at each comprehensive high school
3
Examgen Inc.
$657
MCHS Math test generator software
5
County of Sonoma
No Direct Cost
CAPE staff to provide substance abuse group and individual support on sites for 3 years from Measure O.
G.7. Approval of the Contract for Piner High School Courtyard Drainage Project
The contractor will remove the deteriorating concrete pathways, re-grade the area, and install drainage inlets to mitigate seasonal flooding. Construction is slated for early summer to minimize disruption to site operations.
G.8. Approval of Contract with Butte County Office of Education for the Future Educator Support Program
This contract is to provide Math tutoring for Migrant Ed students.
Between January 20 and April 24, 2025, there will be up to 50 students @ $400 per student = $20,000 (not to exceed $20,000), which covers 5 teachers for 50 students x $400 per student = $20,000.
Students who are struggling in their first year of Math are in a precarious spot this late into the year. This support should be lined up at the beginning of the academic year to help students start the year successfully.
SRTA wonders why this work with our students is contracted out instead of using our teachers.
G.9.Approval of Critical Mention Agreement
This is for media monitoring and media contact database software. It provides a suite of tools designed to help users manage their earned media effectively. This includes Media Monitoring, Media Contact Database, Custom Reports, Sentiment Analysis, API Access, and access to Licensed Content. Tracks mentions across TV, radio, online news, podcasts, and social media in real-time. It provides instant alerts and in-depth analytics to help users stay updated on their coverage.
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Approval of 2024/25 Second Interim Fiscal Report
Alternate Education Update
VAPA Program Highlights
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
2025 Ballot for CSBA Delegate Assembly(Feb 2025)
Plan for Strategic Plan and Equity Survey (Feb 2025)
CTE Update (January 2024)
Can this be incorporated into the CTE Tech Ed Resolution in future years? Can this item please include both historical and current enrollment numbers and budgets? Can the various grants be explicitly explained including financial resource utilization? Can there also be clear communication of which programs offer a third year capstone course.
Updated Governance Handbook (January 2024)
Deferred Maintenance Update (January 2024)
Plan and timeline for implementation of Dr. Gillespie’s recommendations (January 2024)
Alternative Education Update (December 2024)
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
Open Enrollment & Intradistrict Transfers Update (December 2024)
SRCS students are applying to other schools outside our district in case their school is closed. How will SRCS expedite the enrollment and transfer process to retain as many students as possible?
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from momentary drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Sharing the Communication report and plan
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
J.3. Facilities Projects Update
Cabinet and Facilities Team will update Facilities Master Plan
(Facilities Committee is a place for information sharing, not decision making.)
New members are needed for the bond oversight committee. They approve past expenditures as appropriate to pay from the bond funds. If they deny an expense it is paid from the general fund. The committee is not involved with prioritizing projects or pre approving spending.
Fourth DO Design Build contractor interviewed. Decision coming soon.
Keyless entry contract awarded and work will begin this spring.
PHSCourtyard Drainage is scheduled for this summer.
PHS Fencing project coming to board for approval soon.
JMES parking lot design complete. Will go to bid soon.
All campuses not painted last year will be painted this summer.
Design for SRHS, MHS and RVMS gyms being completed.
There is adamant sentiment against building a new district office. There is reason to wonder if public trust in district administration will be salvageable enough to pass another bond or a parcel tax in the foreseeable future if this project proceeds.
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments will be allowed because a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Recently comments have been limited to 60 seconds, with a limit on the total time spent on public comments. Only the agenda item is addressed at this time.
Comments are most productive when they are calm, cool and collected and bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices on students and staff.
C.1. (Study Session) School Consolidation/Closure: Scenario Review and Additional Analysis
Session Outline
1. Review of Initial Recommendations & February 5, 2025, Special Meeting Feedback
Key themes and concerns raised during the special meetings
Presentation of revised or alternate consolidation models
Updated analysis, including cost savings
Operational impacts
Equity considerations
3. Board Discussion and Scenario Refinement
Board discussion on alternative scenarios and analysis
Identification of key priorities and potential modifications
Direction on preferred scenarios for final decision
Next Steps
February 19, 2025: Board action on school consolidation/closure decisions
Scenarios from the presentation:
Presentation includes opportunities, considerations and financial impact for these scenarios.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Santa Rosa City Schools
February 19, 2025
Hybrid: Santa Rosa City Hall
6:00 p.m. – Open Session
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA AND DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments will not be allowed unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Recently comments have been limited to 60 seconds, with a limit on the total time spent on public comments.
Comments are most productive when they are calm, cool and collected and bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices on students and staff.
C.1. (Action) School Consolidation and Closure
Updated school boundaries will be considered as part of the Board’s action and final decision.
Final school consolidation scenarios for consideration will not be available until after the February 18, 2025 Board Study Session.
SRTA Analysis by KATHRYN HOWELL, PRESIDENT OF SANTA ROSA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
As published in the Press Democrat February 15, 2025 Close to Home
It’s time for Santa Rosa City Schools administrators to stop hiding behind confusing scenarios and new school configurations and start being open with students, families and the community about their plans to close five or more schools and lay off hundreds of dedicated educators.
I served on the school district’s committee charged with studying school closures and saw firsthand the lack of transparency in the process and constant moving of the goalposts by district administration, which said last May that one school needed to shutter but now claims multiple schools must be closed due to ongoing financial concerns. While our work was supposed to be an inclusive community-driven process, the truth is that most of our community didn’t even know the school closure committee existed due to the district’s inadequate outreach. The community has stepped up, taken notice and voiced concerns, but the school board seems to further muddy the waters with each successive meeting.
Educators are deeply concerned about the harmful effects of any school closures on our community. Many of the options under consideration would adversely impact students and families in the southwest part of Santa Rosa, causing us to wonder whether school district administrators are approaching this decision equitably. We call on the district to conduct an equity impact assessment as recommended by state Attorney General Rob Bonta in guidance issued to superintendents to ensure that school closures do not disproportionately impact our most vulnerable students and communities. There is also considerable evidence that suggests potential savings from closing schools are limited, often overstated and offset by significant social and educational costs to students and communities.
The district’s hastily organized town halls haven’t helped the situation, with little solid information offered and the oft-repeated threat that the state will take over our schools without closures. Now the district and the board have created multiple scenarios, each less sustainable and viable than the last. District administration is proposing a combination of school closures and layoffs to close what they say is a $20 million to $25 million deficit. The scenarios include “super” elementaries, serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, and high schools with grades 7-12 — all of which are nearly impossible to implement by August, when the new school years begins. These models also put students on campuses that don’t accommodate their needs. Educators have little faith in the district’s leadership, their numbers or their ability to come up with a plan that doesn’t upend school communities and drive our district into further chaos.
Sadly, there is no magic wand to wave and make things right — the school district budget is a total disaster, and it’s going to take a lot of work and collaboration with all stakeholders before we start moving in the right direction again. The reality is closing schools and laying off teachers won’t get us there.
Lift your voices with the dedicated educators of the Santa Rosa Teachers Association by sending a letter to school board members at bit.ly/StableSchools and join us at the Feb. 19 school board meeting to call on our elected leaders to keep public schools open, minimize harm to students and families and reject excessive teacher layoffs that will hurt students when they need our support most. Let’s stand together for the opportunities all Santa Rosa students deserve.
Kathryn Howell, a middle school English and history teacher, is president of Santa Rosa Teachers Association.
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA JUNTA/SESIÓN DE ESTUDIO
Escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa
18 de febrero de 2025
Híbrido: Oficina del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa (asientos públicos para 20)
Tómese el tiempo para revisar la siguiente versión abreviada de la agenda. Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda completa. Tiene enlaces en vivo sobre muchos artículos con más información. Si desea comentarle a la junta sobre algún tema próximo, envíe un correo electrónico a agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Envíe CC a wearesrta@gmail.com en su correo electrónico.
B.1. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO SOBRE EL PUNTO DEL ORDEN DEL DÍA, ÚNICAMENTE
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Se permitirán comentarios en línea porque un miembro de la junta asistirá de forma remota. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de una posible reducción de último minuto del límite de tiempo. Recientemente, los comentarios se limitaron a 60 segundos, con un límite en el tiempo total dedicado a los comentarios públicos. En este momento sólo se aborda el tema del orden del día.
Los comentarios son más productivos cuando son tranquilos, serenos y serenos, aportan la perspectiva de un miembro y comparten experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito en los estudiantes y el personal.
C.1. (Sesión de estudio) Consolidación/cierre de escuelas: revisión de escenarios y análisis adicional
Esquema de la sesión
1. Revisión de las recomendaciones iniciales y comentarios de la reunión especial del 5 de febrero de 2025
Temas e inquietudes clave planteados durante las reuniones especiales
Resumen de análisis adicionales solicitados
2. Escenarios alternativos de consolidación/cierre y análisis de impacto
Presentación de modelos de consolidación revisados o alternativos
Análisis actualizado, incluido el ahorro de costes.
Impactos operativos
Consideraciones de equidad
3. Discusión de la junta directiva y refinamiento del escenario
Debate en la junta directiva sobre escenarios y análisis alternativos
Identificación de prioridades clave y posibles modificaciones.
Dirección sobre escenarios preferidos para la decisión final
Próximos pasos
19 de febrero de 2025: Acción de la Junta sobre decisiones de consolidación/cierre de escuelas
Escenarios de la presentación:
Presentación incluye oportunidades, consideraciones e impacto financiero para estos escenarios.
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA JUNTA
Escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa
19 de febrero de 2025
Híbrido: Ayuntamiento de Santa Rosa
6:00 p. m. – Sesión abierta
B. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO SOBRE ARTÍCULOS QUE NO ESTÁN EN LA AGENDA Y DISCUSIÓN/ACCIÓN
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. No se permitirán comentarios en línea a menos que un miembro de la junta asista de forma remota. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de una posible reducción de último minuto del límite de tiempo. Recientemente, los comentarios se limitaron a 60 segundos, con un límite en el tiempo total dedicado a los comentarios públicos.
Los comentarios son más productivos cuando son tranquilos, serenos y serenos, aportan la perspectiva de un miembro y comparten experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito en los estudiantes y el personal.
C.1. (Acción) Consolidación y cierre de escuelas
Los límites escolares actualizados se considerarán como parte de la acción y decisión final de la Junta.
Los escenarios finales de consolidación escolar para su consideración no estarán disponibles hasta después de la sesión de estudio de la Junta del 18 de febrero de 2025.
Análisis SRTA de KATHRYN HOWELL, PRESIDENTA DE LA ASOCIACIÓN DE MAESTROS DE SANTA ROSA.
Publicado en Press Democrat el 15 de febrero de 2025 Close to Home
Es hora de que los administradores de las escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa dejen de esconderse detrás de escenarios confusos y nuevas configuraciones escolares y comiencen a ser abiertos con los estudiantes, las familias y la comunidad sobre sus planes de cerrar cinco o más escuelas y despedir a cientos de educadores dedicados.
Formé parte del comité del distrito escolar encargado de estudiar el cierre de escuelas y vi de primera mano la falta de transparencia en el proceso y el constante cambio de metas por parte de la administración del distrito, que dijo en mayo pasado que una escuela debía cerrar pero ahora afirma que varias escuelas deben cerrarse debido a preocupaciones financieras en curso. Si bien se suponía que nuestro trabajo era un proceso inclusivo impulsado por la comunidad, la verdad es que la mayoría de nuestra comunidad ni siquiera sabía que existía el comité de cierre de escuelas debido al alcance inadecuado del distrito. La comunidad ha dado un paso al frente, ha tomado nota y ha expresado sus preocupaciones, pero la junta escolar parece enturbiar aún más las aguas con cada reunión sucesiva.
Los educadores están profundamente preocupados por los efectos nocivos que cualquier cierre de escuelas podría tener en nuestra comunidad. Muchas de las opciones bajo consideración impactarían negativamente a los estudiantes y las familias en la parte suroeste de Santa Rosa, lo que nos hace preguntarnos si los administradores del distrito escolar están abordando esta decisión de manera equitativa. Hacemos un llamado al distrito para que realice una evaluación del impacto en la equidad según lo recomendado por el Fiscal General del estado, Rob Bonta, en la guía emitida a los superintendentes para garantizar que los cierres de escuelas no afecten de manera desproporcionada a nuestros estudiantes y comunidades más vulnerables. También hay pruebas considerables que sugieren que los ahorros potenciales derivados del cierre de escuelas son limitados, a menudo exagerados y compensados por importantes costos sociales y educativos para los estudiantes y las comunidades.
Las asambleas municipales organizadas apresuradamente en el distrito no han ayudado a mejorar la situación, con poca información sólida ofrecida y la amenaza frecuentemente repetida de que el estado se hará cargo de nuestras escuelas sin cerrarlas. Ahora el distrito y la junta han creado múltiples escenarios, cada uno menos sostenible y viable que el anterior. La administración del distrito está proponiendo una combinación de cierres de escuelas y despidos para cerrar lo que dicen es un déficit de $20 a $25 millones. Los escenarios incluyen escuelas primarias “súper”, que atienden a estudiantes desde jardín de infantes de transición hasta octavo grado, y escuelas secundarias con grados 7 a 12, todas las cuales son casi imposibles de implementar en agosto, cuando comienzan los nuevos años escolares. Estos modelos también colocan a los estudiantes en campus que no se adaptan a sus necesidades. Los educadores tienen poca fe en el liderazgo del distrito, en sus números o en su capacidad para elaborar un plan que no trastorne a las comunidades escolares y lleve a nuestro distrito a un mayor caos.
Lamentablemente, no existe una varita mágica que pueda agitarse y hacer las cosas bien: el presupuesto del distrito escolar es un desastre total y se necesitará mucho trabajo y colaboración con todas las partes interesadas antes de que comencemos a avanzar en la dirección correcta nuevamente. La realidad es que cerrar escuelas y despedir profesores no nos llevará allí.
Levanten sus voces con los dedicados educadores de la Asociación de Maestros de Santa Rosa enviando una carta a los miembros de la junta escolar a bit.ly/StableSchools y únase a nosotros en la reunión de la junta escolar del 19 de febrero para pedir a nuestros líderes electos que mantengan abiertas las escuelas públicas, minimicen el daño a los estudiantes y las familias y rechacen los despidos excesivos de maestros que perjudicarán a los estudiantes cuando más necesitan nuestro apoyo. Unámonos por las oportunidades que merecen todos los estudiantes de Santa Rosa.
Kathryn Howell, profesora de inglés e historia de escuela secundaria, es presidenta de la Asociación de Maestros de Santa Rosa.
B. 3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1)
B. 4. Student Expulsions (Case No: 2024/25-20)
B.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
D. Reports
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Recently comments have been limited to 90 seconds, with a limit on the total time spent on public comments. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices on students and staff.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
SRCS would benefit from a vision of what we want to be in five or ten years. Making changes that are in keeping with a long term goal would disrupt the chaos of schools feeling pitted against each other, and instead allow everyone to unify over a common direction.
SRTA members support the board being as diligent about the other two large budget reduction measures as they are with the school closures. The first of these is $5 million in ongoing cost savings for Special Services. The second is $5 million in ongoing cost savings for adjusting all staffing ratios, including district and site level. The board is supported in studying these efforts and achieving transparency in communicating the specifics of intention, as well as tracking the actual cost savings achieved and evaluating these measures. How much redesign is reasonable before August?
Students being moved from a middle school campus to a high school campus for a 7-12 model deserve to not lose programs they have a right to, such as access to gymnasiums, locker rooms, athletic programs, arts and science labs. The facilities required to provide these basic requirements will take years to implement and close to $150M in bond funds to establish. Families will choose other placements if their children are expected to use inhospitable facilities while all of these requirements are put in place.
SRTA strongly supports the Fiscal Analysis Board Subcommittee. There is hope that this new structure will help the board to provide rational guidance. How soon can this committee start meeting? Next year’s budget will begin development soon.
SRTA is philosophically opposed to closing schools. Any school closing will hurt students, hurt families and hurt educators. School closures destroy communities and leave wounds that do not heal quickly, or ever. However, some school closures or consolidation may be inevitable. We request that the board make decisions that mitigate damage. The path forward should be chosen to bring the least harm to students, community and staff.
A 2021 analysis by the Oakland school district of the financial impact of their closures, mergers and expansions of 12 different schools found a $700,000 loss due to those school “redesigns,” with a net loss of student enrollment. Oakland Unified School District Board Agenda, Resolution 2021-0128. May 12, 2021.
SRTA wonders how SRCS will be able to have enrollment and scheduling completed in a timely manner, when this is so difficult in a typical year without the additional constraints of site closures. What additional funds will need to be spent to accommodate the tight timeline? SRTA expects the actual costs and savings from these decisions will be tracked and transparently communicated.
A study of school closures on high school students in Milwaukee Public Schools found that the closures caused negative impacts on both the GPAs and attendance of students at the closed schools.
Larsen, Matthew. 2014. Does Closing Schools Close Doors? The Effect of High School Closings on Achievement and Attainment. Education Research Alliance for New Orleans, Tulane University.
SRTA is concerned about the impact of site transfers on students. The SRCS website FAQ on closures states, “Support services will be available to help students adjust.” What will these services be, and how will students access them? What will be the cost of these additional student supports? SRTA expects student academic performance to be systematically monitored, and the GPA and attendance of students impacted by the closures to be tracked and transparently communicated.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Approval of CSEA Chapter 75 24-25 MOUs
The Board will consider approving the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that were reached with the California School Employees Association, Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) and applicable job descriptions regarding :
Amendment to CSEA 75 24-25 #2 Student Safety Advisor job duties and updated job description to include breaking up student disturbances.
CSEA 75 24-25 #3 Position Control and Reporting Technician and job description
CSEA 75 24-25 #4 Emergency Classroom Supervision
CSEA 75 24-25 #5 Family Engagement Facilitators adds interpretation during IEP meetings.
SRTA is grateful to see the return of a Position Control Technician to address a long standing issue. This position is expected to allow Business Services and Human Resources to operate with precision about how many positions exist, and what the jobs are.
F.2. (Action) Approval of a Tentative Agreement Between SRCS and CSEA 75 for Successor Contract 2024-2027
2.7% salary increase retro to July 1, 2024; 2.7% increase to district benefits contribution (per contract) for 24- 25, Translating stipend level 1 from $500 to $1,000 and level 2 from $1,000 to $2,000. In 2025-26 if SRTA receives any % amount of compensation increase, CSEA will receive that SRTA compensation % amount plus an additional 2.45%. Example: if SRTA gets 1% for 2025-26, CSEA gets 3.45%; if SRTA gets 0% for 2025-26, CSEA gets 2.45% for 2025-26.
The 2025-26 contribution for Family Medical Plans increase will equal the SRTA 2025-26 salary increase %. The current district contribution for Family Medical Plans is $1,132.92 per month. This increase of 2.70% will take the district contribution for Family Medical Plans to $1,163.51 per month.
There are also various improvements to the contract, including additional agreements around safety. -Improved extended illness/injury leave. -Clarifies vacations for School Year employees. -Guaranteed training upon hire. -Union orientation within first month of hire
Tentative Agreement Redlines are strikeouts with bold and underlined being additions.
Public Disclosure This increase is expected to cost $1,331,347 this year.
SRTA celebrates the improvements to the working conditions and total compensation of our CSEA staff. The agreed minimum of 5.15% over two years can only help attract and retain these valuable staff.
F.3. (Discussion) The 2025-2026 Governor’s Budget Proposal
The Governor proposes to lower the threshold to 55%, such that districts and charters with a UPP of 55% or higher must offer ELO-P to all students in grades TK-6. Funding for ELO-P is proposed increasing for districts and charters to support this change, which would include SRCS.
In the 2025-26 school year, full implementation of universal TK is reached, such that all children who turn four years old by September 1 of the school year can enroll in TK. Full implementation of universal TK also includes a new requirement to lower the average student-to-adult ratio from 12:1 to 10:1 in all TK classrooms.
The Governor remains committed to ensuring that school districts are reimbursed for the breakfasts and lunches they serve to their students by fully funding the program for the 2025-26 school year. The Governor also proposes to apply the 2.43% estimated statutory COLA to child nutrition and to provide one-time funding for specialized kitchen equipment, infrastructure, and training to support schools in providing more freshly prepared meals made with locally grown ingredients.
New: Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant: to address unspecified rising costs, professional development for teachers on the English Language Arts and English Language Development Framework and Literacy Roadmap, for teachers on the Mathematics Framework, teacher recruitment and retention strategies, and career pathways and dual enrollment.
Presentation Changes to state funding at a glance.
Cash Flow Projection for SRCS on a month by month basis showing typical spending in excess of income until Property Taxes are received in December.
Our ELO program deserves a deep data dive to explore how these programs are impacting student academic success.
Lowering the TK ratio in line with state requirements will help provide necessary support to these young students who often have great needs.
There is an expectation that CNS will provide students more savory meal options prepared with fresh and healthy ingredients.
SRTA and SRCS must negotiate around a dual enrollment program and transparent communication is necessary before it is implemented.
F.4. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-27 Criteria to Determine Certificated Personnel Who Shall Be Exempt From the Order of Layoff by Virtue of Their Credentials, Assignment, or Certification (“Skipping Criteria”) Based on the specific need of the District, to retain certificated employees who possess the following special training or experience to teach a specific course or course of study or to provide services, which other certificated employees with more seniority do not possess: Special Training or Experience:
1) Possession of a Single Subject Spanish credential, Spanish (Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development Certificate (“BCLAD”) and/or French (BCLAD);
2) Possession of a Single Subject Math and/or Single Subject Science credential (including but not limited to physics, chemistry, biological science, physical science, life science and geoscience);
3) Possession of a Special Education credential;
4) All teachers who are assigned to the dual immersion program at SRFACS;
5) All teachers who are assigned to teach a course in Spanish as part of the dual immersion program at CCLA and EAHS;
6) All teachers who have successful experience teaching transitional kindergarten within the last 5 years;
7) School Psychologist and Speech Language Pathologists holding a Bilingual Certification;
Any certificated employee who possesses the special training or experience listed above shall be exempt from the order of layoff. Resolution
SRCS has the right to create skipping criteria. SRTA will work with members and HR to ensure these criteria are fairly implemented.
F.5. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-28 to Adopt Seniority Date Tiebreaking Criteria to Determine the Order of Termination Among Certificated Employees with the Same Date of Paid Service
When establishing a seniority list, there will be certificated employees with the same seniority date, which is described as the first day of paid service in a probationary status. To make effective release of employment decisions, objective criteria must be established.
Credentials and experience to teach in a particular program or provide a particular service of need by the District (e.g., BCLAD, dual immersion, special education, math, science).
Years of experience previous to current employment as a full-time credentialed teacher in a probationary/permanent K-12 teaching situation in a public school/public Charter School.
Credentials that permit supplementary authorizations.
Number of teaching and/or specialist service credentials.
Earned degrees beyond the B.A. or B.S. level (e.g., masters, doctorate).
National Board Certification.
APPLICATION OF CRITERIA
Credentials and experience to teach or serve in a particular program or provide a particular service of need by the District (e.g., BCLAD, dual immersion, special education, math, science). Rating: +2 per credential, +1 per year of experience
Years of experience previous to current employment as a full-time, credentialed teacher in a probationary/permanent, K-12 teaching situation in a public school/public charter school. 2024/25-28 Resolution Tiebreaking Criteria 2/12/25 Santa Rosa City Schools 211 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95401 Rating: +1 per year
Number of supplementary authorizations Rating: +1 per supplementary authorization
Number of teaching and/or special service credentials Rating: +1 per credential
Earned degrees beyond the BA/BS level Rating: +1 per degree F. National Board Certification Rating: + 1 per certificate
SRTA members and the community at large insist cuts are as far away from the classroom as possible, and that the district office shares equitably in the impact. These positions are a start in that direction.
F.7. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-44 Reduction in Classified Management Work Force for the 2025-26 School Year
The Board will consider the approval of a resolution regarding the reduction of the District’s classified management work force in response to the Board approved budget reduction.
The resolution identifies a reduction of 2.0 FTE.
– 1.0 FTE Data Management Analyst (starting $99,504)
– 1.0 FTE Maintenance and Transportation Manager (starting $70,704)
The cost savings of the identified positions included in the resolution is approximately $420,000.
EdJoin shows a total of 67 current postings for 134 jobs in SRCS. There are fourteen certificated opening postings for eighteen positions (four less than last meeting.) There are fifty-two current classified postings for one hundred fifteen job openings (thirty-nine less than last meeting). There is one certificated and no classified management positions open.
SRTA thanks the additional teacher who is stepping up to take on 0.2 more FTE to help out their site. This additional time is now paid at the per diem rate, which is far better than the old practice of underpaying. However the extra effort it takes to eliminate prep time from one’s regular schedule can only be fully appreciated by those who have done it.
SRTA welcomes Glenda Susana Lowery to CCLA and Carlos Alvarenga to EAHS.
SRTA bids a fond farewell to Jacqueline Levy (MCHS) who left mid year,
Lucie Renard who is resigning from FACS and Susan Farkas who is retiring from MHS at the end of the year after a combined twenty-eight years of service. (Thank you for your timely notifications.)
How many resignations and retirements were noticed by January 31 with the $1,000 bonus? It looks like six people qualified for this in the attached report. Will there be statistics gathered to determine if this offer was enough to encourage early notifications?
Changes to classified staff include six new hires, two resignations and two retirements. They leave taking with them thirty-one years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
Regarding Summer School programs: Can SRCS ensure that all families will receive invitations to utilize these programs? Equitable access begins with robust communication to ensure that all students have an opportunity to participate. Recent events have taught us that ParentSquare is not a sufficient communication tool on its own. Will detailed communication about this program go to all teachers so they can help with the recruitment process?
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Beyond Equity in Education
$8,000.00
This consultant is guiding revision of the board’s Strategic Plan. Original 5/24 contract for $10,000 amended on 9/24 for an additional $6,875 to provide plan for board approval by 6/25. This current contract extension for $8,000 doesn’t clarify what has changed.
2
Secure Content Solutions
$38,112.87
3 year contract ($12,704 annually) to safeguards workstations. From the General Fund.
3
Language People, Inc.
$125,000.00
provide professional interpretation and translation services @ $125+/hour with a 2 hour minimum.
4
Asana
$3,750.00
Task Management software for 25 Business Services employees.
6
Seidlitz Education
$10,364.00
For two days of asset-based professional development. June 9 is for up to 20 elementary teachers and June 10 for up to 20 secondary teachers. This is to address the needs of Multilingual learner students and strengthen the instructional strategies of our teaching staff.
Elementary
5
eSpark Inc.
$1,873.75
eSpark is differentiated instruction and practice for reading, writing, and math for 94 Lincoln students @ $20 each, to use at home. (Are we providing hotspots?)
G.7. Approval of Salas O’Brien Engineering Proposal for Hidden Valley Elementary School’s DHH Program
The survey will identify the necessary modifications to the current solution to better notify the DHH Program students and staff in case of emergencies.
G.8. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-39 for the Declaration of Obsolete Items/Equipment and Authorization to Sell, Dispose, and/or Donate
This annual resolution declares non-operable unsupported electronics and miscellaneous items and equipment as obsolete and of insufficient value and authorizes staff to sell, dispose, and/or donate the equipment.
G.9. Approval of Contract with The White Keys to Consulting, LLC
A board retreat is a special meeting of the Board of Trustee and one way for board members to explore emerging issues, address concerns, review and clarify roles and responsibilities, set goals and priorities, and develop a cohesive board. Retreats allow for focused discussion and strategic thinking about how to best serve the college and the community. Deborah Write Keys is an expert at working with boards. She will facilitate a nine-hour board retreat scheduled in consultation with the Board President and Superintendent.
This contract appears to include all costs for travel and lodging as well as one-on-one (confidential) phone interviews with each board member and Superintendent; Consultation with Board President and Superintendent before, during and after retreat; and New board member orientation (via Zoom is offered.)
The retreat is tentatively set for March 14 – 15, 2025 (Friday: 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
LCAP Midyear Report – Can this include the plan and timeline for including stakeholders in reviewing and revising the LCAP?
Resolution for March as Women’s History Month
Resolution for Arts Education Month
2024 SRCS CA Dashboard Presentation – Can this be presented in a way that contains historical framework for sites and the district as compared to similar sites and districts, to help make sense of the data and so that trends can be explored.
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
CTE Update (January 2024)
Can this be incorporated into the CTE Tech Ed Resolution in future years? Can this item please include both historical and current enrollment numbers and budgets? Can the various grants be explicitly explained including financial resource utilization? Can there also be clear communication of which programs offer a third year capstone course.
Updated Governance Handbook (January 2024)
Deferred Maintenance Update (January 2024)
Plan and timeline for implementation of Dr. Gillespie’s recommendations (January 2024)
Alternative Education Update (December 2024)
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
Open Enrollment & Intradistrict Transfers Update (December 2024)
SRCS students are applying to other schools outside our district in case their school is closed. How will SRCS expedite the enrollment and transfer process to retain as many students as possible?
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from momentary drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Sharing the Communication report and plan
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
J.3. 2025 Ballot for CSBA Delegate Assembly
The Board will consider voting for the presented candidate at its February 28, 2024, meeting.
Tómese el tiempo para revisar la siguiente versión abreviada de la agenda. Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda completa. Tiene enlaces en vivo sobre muchos artículos con más información. Si desea comentarle a la junta sobre algún tema próximo, envíe un correo electrónico a agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Envíe CC a wearesrta@gmail.com en su correo electrónico.
Artículos de la sesión cerrada:
A.1. Comentario público sobre los puntos de la agenda de la sesión cerrada Para comentar, envíe un correo electrónico a Melanie Martin a mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Disciplina/Despido/Liberación de Empleados Públicos
B.2. Conferencia con el asesor jurídico: litigios existentes (casos n.º 24CV00520, 23CV00397, 24CV06697, 24CV05494, 24CV0034DMR)
Todos estos casos involucran servicios especiales.
B. 3. Conferencia con el Asesor Legal – Litigio anticipado (Número de casos potenciales: 1)
B. 4. Expulsiones de Estudiantes (Caso No: 2024/25-20)
B.5. Evaluación del Desempeño de Empleados Públicos (Título del empleado que se revisa: Superintendente, Superintendente Adjunto, Superintendente Auxiliar, Directores, Vicedirectores, Subdirectores, Directores, Coordinadores)
REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (6:00 p. m.)
D. Informes
E. Comentario público sobre temas fuera de la agenda
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Los comentarios en línea se han suspendido a menos que un miembro de la junta asista de forma remota. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de una posible reducción del tiempo límite de última hora. Recientemente, los comentarios se limitaron a 90 segundos, con un límite en el tiempo total dedicado a los comentarios públicos. En este momento solo se abordan los puntos que NO están en la agenda, con la excepción de los puntos de consentimiento, que pueden comentarse.
Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la junta directiva para aportar la perspectiva de un miembro y compartir experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito en los estudiantes y el personal.
Comprométase a ver o asistir al menos a una reunión de la junta directiva este año y a hablar sobre los temas de la agenda que le impacten a usted o a sus estudiantes. Los oradores se limitan a aquellos en persona. Los comentarios tienen más impacto cuando están bien expresados, compuestos y razonables.
SRCS se beneficiaría de una visión de lo que queremos ser en cinco o diez años. Hacer cambios que estén en consonancia con un objetivo a largo plazo interrumpiría el caos de las escuelas que se sienten enfrentadas entre sí y, en cambio, permitiría que todos se unieran en torno a una dirección común.
Los miembros de SRTA apoyan que la junta sea tan diligente con las otras dos grandes medidas de reducción presupuestaria como lo son con el cierre de escuelas. El primero de ellos es $5 millones en ahorros de costos continuos para Servicios Especiales. El segundo son $5 millones en ahorros de costos continuos para ajustar todas las proporciones de personal, incluido el nivel de distrito y sitio. La junta recibe apoyo para estudiar estos esfuerzos y lograr transparencia en la comunicación de los detalles de la intención, así como para realizar un seguimiento de los ahorros de costos reales logrados y evaluar estas medidas. ¿Cuánto rediseño es razonable antes de agosto?
Los estudiantes que se trasladan de un campus de escuela intermedia a un campus de escuela secundaria para un modelo 7-12 merecen no perder los programas a los que tienen derecho, como el acceso a gimnasios, vestidores, programas deportivos y laboratorios de artes y ciencias. Las instalaciones necesarias para satisfacer estos requisitos básicos tardarán años en implementarse y cerca de 150 millones de dólares en fondos de bonos para establecerse. Las familias elegirán otras ubicaciones si se espera que sus hijos utilicen instalaciones inhóspitas mientras se cumplen todos estos requisitos.
SRTA apoya firmemente al Subcomité de la Junta de Análisis Fiscal. Existe la esperanza de que esta nueva estructura ayude a la junta a brindar una orientación racional. ¿Qué tan pronto puede comenzar a reunirse este comité? El presupuesto del próximo año comenzará a desarrollarse pronto.
SRTA se opone filosóficamente al cierre de escuelas. Cualquier cierre de escuelas perjudicará a los estudiantes, perjudicará a las familias y perjudicará a los educadores. Los cierres de escuelas destruyen comunidades y dejan heridas que no sanan rápidamente, o nunca. Sin embargo, algunos cierres o consolidación de escuelas pueden ser inevitables. Solicitamos que la junta tome decisiones que mitiguen los daños. Se debe elegir el camino a seguir para causar el menor daño a los estudiantes, la comunidad y el personal.
Un análisis del 2021 realizado por el distrito escolar de Oakland sobre el impacto financiero de sus cierres, fusiones y ampliaciones de 12 escuelas diferentes encontró una pérdida de $700,000 debido a esos “rediseños” escolares, con una pérdida neta de matrícula estudiantil. Agenda de la Junta del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oakland, Resolución 2021-0128. 12 de mayo de 2021.
SRTA se pregunta cómo SRCS podrá completar la inscripción y la programación de manera oportuna, cuando esto es tan difícil en un año típico sin las limitaciones adicionales del cierre de sitios. ¿Qué fondos adicionales será necesario gastar para adaptarse al ajustado cronograma? SRTA espera que los costos y ahorros reales de estas decisiones sean rastreados y comunicados de manera transparente.
Un estudio sobre el cierre de escuelas de estudiantes de secundaria en las Escuelas Públicas de Milwaukee encontró que los cierres causaron impactos negativos tanto en el GPA como en la asistencia de los estudiantes a las escuelas cerradas.
Larsen, Mateo. 2014. ¿El cierre de escuelas cierra puertas? El efecto del cierre de las escuelas secundarias sobre el rendimiento y los logros. Alianza de Investigación Educativa para Nueva Orleans, Universidad de Tulane.
SRTA está preocupada por el impacto de los traslados de sitio en los estudiantes. Las preguntas frecuentes del sitio web de SRCS sobre cierres dicen: “Habrá servicios de apoyo disponibles para ayudar a los estudiantes a adaptarse”. ¿Cuáles serán estos servicios y cómo accederán los estudiantes a ellos? ¿Cuál será el costo de estos apoyos estudiantiles adicionales? SRTA espera que el desempeño académico de los estudiantes sea monitoreado sistemáticamente, y que se realice un seguimiento y se comunique de manera transparente el GPA y la asistencia de los estudiantes afectados por los cierres.
F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN
F.1. (Acción) Aprobación de los MOU del Capítulo 75 24-25 de la CSEA
La Junta considerará aprobar los Memorandos de Entendimiento (MOU) que se alcanzaron con la Asociación de Empleados Escolares de California, Capítulo 75 (CSEA 75) y las descripciones de trabajo aplicables con respecto a:
Enmienda a CSEA 75 24-25 #2 Deberes laborales del asesor de seguridad estudiantil y descripción del trabajo actualizada para incluir la interrupción de disturbios estudiantiles.
CSEA 75 24-25 #3 Técnico de informes y control de puestos y descripción del puesto
CSEA 75 24-25 #4 Supervisión de emergencia en el aula
CSEA 75 24-25 #5 Los facilitadores de participación familiar agregan interpretación durante las reuniones del IEP.
SRTA está agradecida de ver el regreso de un técnico de control de posición para abordar un problema de larga data. Se espera que este puesto permita a Servicios Empresariales y Recursos Humanos operar con precisión sobre cuántos puestos existen y cuáles son los puestos de trabajo.
F.2. (Acción) Aprobación de un acuerdo tentativo entre SRCS y CSEA 75 para el contrato sucesor 2024-2027
Aumento salarial del 2.7% retro al 1 de julio de 2024; Aumento del 2.7% a la contribución de beneficios del distrito (por contrato) para 24-25, traduciendo el nivel de estipendio 1 de $500 a $1000 y el nivel 2 de $1000 a $2000. En 2025-26, si SRTA recibe algún porcentaje de aumento de compensación, CSEA recibirá ese porcentaje de compensación de SRTA más un 2.45 % adicional. Ejemplo: si SRTA obtiene el 1% para 2025-26, CSEA obtiene el 3.45%; si SRTA obtiene el 0% para 2025-26, CSEA obtiene el 2.45% para 2025-26.
La contribución de 2025-26 para el aumento de los Planes Médicos Familiares equivaldrá al % de aumento salarial de SRTA 2025-26. La contribución actual del distrito para los Planes Médicos Familiares es de $1,132.92 por mes. Este aumento del 2.70% llevará la contribución del distrito para los Planes Médicos Familiares a $1,163.51 por mes.
También hay varias mejoras en el contrato, incluidos acuerdos adicionales en materia de seguridad. -Mejora de la licencia extendida por enfermedad/lesión. -Aclara vacaciones para empleados del Año Escolar. -Formación garantizada al momento de la contratación. -Orientación sindical dentro del primer mes de contratación.
Acuerdo tentativo Las líneas rojas son tachaduras con adiciones en negrita y subrayadas.
SRTA celebra las mejoras a las condiciones laborales y la compensación total de nuestro personal de CSEA. El mínimo acordado del 5.15% durante dos años sólo puede ayudar a atraer y retener a este valioso personal.
F.3. (Discusión) La propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador para 2025-2026
El Gobernador propone reducir el umbral al 55%, de modo que los distritos y las escuelas charter con un UPP del 55% o superior deban ofrecer ELO-P a todos los estudiantes en los grados TK-6. Se propone aumentar el financiamiento para ELO-P para los distritos y escuelas charter para apoyar este cambio, que incluiría a SRCS.
En el año escolar 2025-26, se alcanzará la plena implementación del TK universal, de modo que todos los niños que cumplan cuatro años antes del 1 de septiembre del año escolar puedan inscribirse en TK. La implementación total del TK universal también incluye un nuevo requisito para reducir la proporción promedio de estudiantes por adulto de 12:1 a 10:1 en todas las aulas de TK.
El Gobernador sigue comprometido a garantizar que los distritos escolares reciban un reembolso por los desayunos y almuerzos que sirven a sus estudiantes mediante la financiación total del programa para el año escolar 2025-26. El Gobernador también propone aplicar el COLA legal estimado del 2.43% a la nutrición infantil y proporcionar financiación única para equipos de cocina especializados, infraestructura y capacitación para ayudar a las escuelas a proporcionar más comidas recién preparadas elaboradas con ingredientes cultivados localmente.
Nuevo: Subvención en bloque discrecional de apoyo estudiantil y desarrollo profesional: para abordar costos crecientes no especificados, desarrollo profesional para maestros en el marco de artes de lenguaje inglés y desarrollo del idioma inglés y hoja de ruta de alfabetización, para maestros en el marco de matemáticas, estrategias de reclutamiento y retención de maestros, y trayectorias profesionales e inscripción dual.
Presentación Los cambios en la financiación estatal de un vistazo.
Proyección de flujo de caja para SRCS mes a mes que muestra el gasto típico en exceso de los ingresos hasta que se reciban los impuestos sobre la propiedad en diciembre.
Nuestro programa ELO merece un análisis profundo de los datos para explorar cómo estos programas están impactando el éxito académico de los estudiantes.
Reducir la proporción de TK de acuerdo con los requisitos estatales ayudará a brindar el apoyo necesario a estos jóvenes estudiantes que a menudo tienen grandes necesidades.
Existe la expectativa de que CNS brinde a los estudiantes opciones de comidas más sabrosas preparadas con ingredientes frescos y saludables.
SRTA y SRCS deben negociar en torno a un programa de inscripción dual y es necesaria una comunicación transparente antes de su implementación.
F.4. (Acción) Resolución No. 2024/25-27 Criterios para determinar el personal certificado que estará exento de la orden de despido en virtud de sus credenciales, asignación o certificación (“Criterios de omisión”) Con base en la necesidad específica del Distrito, retener empleados certificados que posean la siguiente capacitación o experiencia especial para enseñar un curso o curso de estudio específico o para brindar servicios, que otros empleados certificados con mayor antigüedad no poseen: Capacitación o experiencia especial:
1) Posesión de credencial de español de una sola materia, español (Certificado de Desarrollo Académico y de Lenguaje Transcultural Bilingüe (“BCLAD”) y/o francés (BCLAD);
2) Posesión de una credencial de Matemáticas de una sola materia y/o Ciencias de una sola materia (incluidas, entre otras, física, química, ciencias biológicas, ciencias físicas, ciencias biológicas y geociencias);
3) Posesión de una credencial de Educación Especial;
4) Todos los maestros asignados al programa de doble inmersión en SRFACS;
5) Todos los maestros asignados para impartir un curso en español como parte del programa de doble inmersión en CCLA y EAHS;
6) Todos los maestros que tengan experiencia exitosa en la enseñanza de jardín de infantes de transición en los últimos 5 años;
7) Psicólogo Escolar y Logopedas con Certificación Bilingüe;
Cualquier empleado certificado que posea la capacitación o experiencia especial mencionada anteriormente estará exento de la orden de despido. Resolución
SRCS tiene el derecho de crear criterios de omisión. SRTA trabajará con los miembros y RR.HH. para garantizar que estos criterios se implementen de manera justa.
F.5. (Acción) Resolución No. 2024/25-28 para adoptar criterios de desempate por fecha de antigüedad para determinar el orden de despido entre empleados certificados con la misma fecha de servicio remunerado
Al establecer una lista de antigüedad, habrá empleados certificados con la misma fecha de antigüedad, que se describe como el primer día de servicio remunerado en estado de prueba. Para hacer efectiva la difusión de las decisiones laborales es necesario establecer criterios objetivos.
Credenciales y experiencia para enseñar en un programa particular o proporcionar un servicio particular de necesidad por parte del Distrito (por ejemplo, BCLAD, inmersión dual, educación especial, matemáticas, ciencias).
Años de experiencia previos al empleo actual como maestro acreditado de tiempo completo en una situación de enseñanza K-12 de prueba/permanente en una escuela pública/escuela autónoma pública.
Credenciales que permiten autorizaciones complementarias.
Número de credenciales de docencia y/o servicio especializado.
Obtuvo títulos más allá del B.A. o BS nivel (por ejemplo, maestría, doctorado).
Certificación del Consejo Nacional.
APLICACIÓN DE CRITERIOS
Credenciales y experiencia para enseñar o servir en un programa particular o brindar un servicio particular de necesidad por parte del Distrito (por ejemplo, BCLAD, inmersión dual, educación especial, matemáticas, ciencias). Calificación: +2 por credencial, +1 por año de experiencia
Años de experiencia previos al empleo actual como maestro acreditado a tiempo completo en una situación de enseñanza K-12 de prueba/permanente en una escuela pública/escuela pública autónoma. 2024/25-28 Resolución Criterios de desempate 12/02/25 Escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa 211 Avenida Ridgway, Santa Rosa, California 95401 Calificación: +1 por año
Número de autorizaciones suplementarias Calificación: +1 por autorización suplementaria
Número de credenciales de docencia y/o servicios especiales Calificación: +1 por credencial
Títulos obtenidos más allá del nivel BA/BS Calificación: +1 por título F. Calificación de certificación de la Junta Nacional: + 1 por certificado
SRCS tiene el derecho de crear criterios de desempate. SRTA trabajará con los miembros y RR.HH. para garantizar que estos criterios se implementen de manera justa.
F.6. (Acción) Resolución No. 2024/25-29 Reducción o Discontinuación de Ciertos Tipos Particulares de Servicios (PKS) para el Año Escolar 2025-26
La Junta revisará la recomendación de reducir o descontinuar ciertos tipos particulares de servicios actuales para el año escolar 2025-26.
La resolución identifica una reducción de 3.0 FTE.
– 1.0 Coordinador FTE, Programas Estatales y Federales (Salario inicial $106,567)
– Director 2.0 FTE, Servicios Educativos (salario inicial $151,422)
El ahorro de costos de los puestos identificados incluidos en la resolución es de aproximadamente $660,000.
Los miembros de SRTA y la comunidad en general insisten en que los recortes se realicen lo más lejos posible de las aulas y que la oficina del distrito comparta equitativamente el impacto. Estas posiciones son un comienzo en esa dirección.
F.7. (Acción) Resolución No. 2024/25-44 Reducción de la Fuerza Laboral Gerencial Clasificada para el Año Escolar 2025-26
La Junta considerará la aprobación de una resolución con respecto a la reducción de la fuerza laboral administrativa clasificada del Distrito en respuesta a la reducción presupuestaria aprobada por la Junta.
La resolución identifica una reducción de 2.0 FTE.
– Analista de gestión de datos 1.0 FTE (desde $ 99,504)
– 1.0 FTE Gerente de Mantenimiento y Transporte (desde $70,704)
El ahorro de costos de los puestos identificados incluidos en la resolución es de aproximadamente $420,000.
EdJoin muestra un total de 67 publicaciones actuales para 134 puestos de trabajo en SRCS. Hay catorce puestos vacantes certificados para dieciocho puestos (cuatro menos que la última reunión). Hay cincuenta y dos puestos clasificados actuales para ciento quince puestos vacantes (treinta y nueve menos que la última reunión). Hay un puesto directivo certificado y no hay ningún puesto directivo clasificado abierto.
SRTA agradece al maestro adicional que está tomando 0.2 FTE más para ayudar a su sitio. Este tiempo adicional ahora se paga según la tarifa diaria, que es mucho mejor que la antigua práctica de pagar menos. Sin embargo, el esfuerzo adicional que requiere eliminar el tiempo de preparación del horario habitual sólo puede ser plenamente apreciado por quienes lo han hecho.
SRTA le da la bienvenida a Glenda Susana Lowery a CCLA y a Carlos Alvarenga a EAHS.
SRTA se despide con cariño de Jacqueline Levy (MCHS), quien se fue a mediados de año.
Lucie Renard, que renuncia a FACS, y Susan Farkas, que se jubila de MHS a finales de año después de veintiocho años combinados de servicio. (Gracias por sus notificaciones oportunas).
¿Cuántas renuncias y jubilaciones se notaron al 31 de enero con el bono de $1,000? Parece que seis personas calificaron para esto en el informe adjunto. ¿Se recopilarán estadísticas para determinar si esta oferta fue suficiente para fomentar las notificaciones tempranas?
Los cambios en el personal clasificado incluyen seis nuevas contrataciones, dos renuncias y dos jubilaciones. Se van llevándose consigo treinta y un años de conocimiento y servicio a nuestro personal y estudiantes.
Con respecto a los programas de escuela de verano: ¿Puede SRCS garantizar que todas las familias reciban invitaciones para utilizar estos programas? El acceso equitativo comienza con una comunicación sólida para garantizar que todos los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de participar. Los acontecimientos recientes nos han enseñado que ParentSquare no es una herramienta de comunicación suficiente por sí sola. ¿Se enviará una comunicación detallada sobre este programa a todos los docentes para que puedan ayudar con el proceso de contratación?
G.5. Aprobación de Contratos
Resumen
#
Proveedor
Costo
Descripción
Distrito
1
Beyond Equity in Education
$8,000.00
Este consultor orienta la revisión del Plan Estratégico de la junta. Contrato original del 24 de mayo por $10,000 modificado el 24 de septiembre por $6,875 adicionales para proporcionar un plan para la aprobación de la junta antes del 25 de junio. Esta extensión de contrato actual por $8,000 no aclara qué ha cambiado.
2
Secure Content Solutions
$38.112,87
Contrato de 3 años ($12,704 anuales) para salvaguardar estaciones de trabajo. Del Fondo General.
3
Language People, Inc.
$125,000.00
Brindamos servicios profesionales de interpretación y traducción a $125+/hora con un mínimo de 2 horas.
4
Asana
$3,750.00
Software de gestión de tareas para 25 empleados de Servicios Empresariales.
6
Seidlitz Education
$10,364.00
Durante dos días de desarrollo profesional basado en activos. El 9 de junio es para hasta 20 docentes de primaria y el 10 de junio para hasta 20 docentes de secundaria. Esto es para abordar las necesidades de los estudiantes multilingües y fortalecer las estrategias de instrucción de nuestro personal docente.
Elemental
5
eSpark Inc.
$1.873,75
eSpark es instrucción y práctica diferenciadas de lectura, escritura y matemáticas para 94 estudiantes de Lincoln a $20 cada uno, para usar en casa. (¿Estamos proporcionando puntos de acceso?)
Rehabilitación de zona de patio por obras de infraestructura subterránea.
$14,739
2
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
HS
Servicios de Arquitectura para el Estudio de adición de portátiles temporales en sitios secundarios.
$13,000
3
Arntz Builders, Inc.
SRMS
Remediar dos socavones en un parque de asfalto
$25,316
Distrito
4
PQ Bids
Todo
Realizar precalificación y mantener las listas precalificadas de contratistas que deseen licitar en proyectos del distrito hasta el 31 de enero de 2026.
G.7. Aprobación de la propuesta de ingeniería de Salas O’Brien para el programa DHH de la escuela primaria Hidden Valley
La encuesta identificará las modificaciones necesarias a la solución actual para notificar mejor a los estudiantes y al personal del Programa DHH en caso de emergencias.
G.8. Aprobación de la Resolución 2024/25-39 para la Declaración de Artículos/Equipos Obsoletos y Autorización para Vender, Enajenar y/o Donar
Esta resolución anual declara obsoletos y de valor insuficiente los artículos electrónicos y equipos diversos y no compatibles que no funcionan y autoriza al personal a vender, disponer y/o donar el equipo.
G.9. Aprobación del contrato con The White Keys to Consulting, LLC
Un retiro de la junta es una reunión especial de la Junta Directiva y una forma para que los miembros de la junta exploren temas emergentes, aborden inquietudes, revisen y aclaren funciones y responsabilidades, establezcan metas y prioridades y desarrollen una junta cohesiva. Los retiros permiten una discusión enfocada y un pensamiento estratégico sobre cómo servir mejor a la universidad y a la comunidad. Deborah Write Keys es una experta en trabajar con tableros. Ella facilitará un retiro de la junta de nueve horas programado en consulta con el presidente de la junta y el superintendente.
Este contrato parece incluir todos los costos de viaje y alojamiento, así como entrevistas telefónicas individuales (confidenciales) con cada miembro de la junta y el Superintendente; Consulta con el Presidente de la Junta y el Superintendente antes, durante y después del retiro; y Orientación para nuevos miembros de la junta directiva (se ofrece a través de Zoom).
El retiro está programado tentativamente para el 14 y 15 de marzo de 2025 (viernes: 6 a 9 p. m.; sábado: 9 a. m. a 3 p. m.)
J.1. Temas futuros de discusión de la junta directiva (no incluidos en esta agenda)
Se anima a los miembros de la SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.
Informe de mitad de año del LCAP: ¿puede esto incluir el plan y el cronograma para incluir a las partes interesadas en la revisión del LCAP?
Resolución para marzo como Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
Resolución para el Mes de la Educación Artística
Presentación del panel de control de SRCS CA 2024: ¿Se puede presentar de una manera que contenga un marco histórico para los sitios y el distrito en comparación con sitios y distritos similares, para ayudar a dar sentido a los datos y para que se puedan explorar las tendencias?
SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:
Actualización CTE (enero 2024)
¿Se puede incorporar esto a la Resolución de Educación Técnica de CTE en años futuros? ¿Puede este artículo incluir números de inscripción y presupuestos tanto históricos como actuales? ¿Se pueden explicar explícitamente las distintas subvenciones, incluida la utilización de los recursos financieros? ¿Puede también haber una comunicación clara sobre qué programas ofrecen un curso final de tercer año?
Manual de gobernanza actualizado (enero de 2024)
Actualización de mantenimiento diferido (enero de 2024)
Plan y cronograma para la implementación de las recomendaciones del Dr. Gillespie (enero de 2024)
Actualización sobre educación alternativa (diciembre de 2024)
Existe una gran necesidad de ubicaciones alternativas para estudiantes de secundaria que necesitan más servicios de los que nuestras escuelas integrales pueden brindar. ¿Cómo puede SRCS satisfacer las necesidades de estos estudiantes durante estos tiempos financieros difíciles?
Actualización de inscripción abierta y transferencias dentro del distrito (diciembre de 2024)
Los estudiantes de SRCS están solicitando ingreso a otras escuelas fuera de nuestro distrito en caso de que su escuela esté cerrada. ¿Cómo acelerará SRCS el proceso de inscripción y transferencia para retener la mayor cantidad de estudiantes posible?
Actualización de la gira de escucha y aprendizaje del superintendente Morales (noviembre de 2024)
A los miembros de SRTA les gustaría comprender el impacto esperado de las visitas momentáneas y cómo se evalúa este uso de tiempo y recursos.
Audiencia pública y aprobación de la propuesta “Sunshine” 665 de Teamsters Union (retrasada desde octubre de 2024)
Primer Borrador del Plan de Seguridad Distrital (retrasado desde septiembre de 2024)
Actualización de la Junta sobre los objetivos estratégicos con aportes de los sitios (comenzó en junio de 2024)
Compartir los planes de soporte para contrataciones de PIP y Exención de Plazo Variable. (Solicitud de la junta 14/8/24)
Compartir el Plan Maestro EL actualizado con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el Plan Maestro de la Biblioteca con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el informe y el plan de comunicación
Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
Decisión de unificación/redistribución de distritos
Cambio de nombre de sitios Actualización/Decisión
Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge
Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, las ganancias de la venta de la propiedad de Fir Ridge seguirán estancadas y perdiendo valor a medida que el costo de la vivienda continúa aumentando. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener al personal de la CSEA. El impacto potencial de los fondos disminuye a medida que pasa el tiempo.
Política de voz estudiantil
Actualización MEJOR Plus
¿SRCS todavía se identifica como un distrito BEST Plus?
J.3. Boleta 2025 para la Asamblea de Delegados de la CSBA
La Junta considerará votar por el candidato presentado en su reunión del 28 de febrero de 2024.
SRCS would benefit from a vision of what we want to be in five or ten years. Making changes that are in keeping with a long term goal would disrupt the chaos of schools feeling pitted against each other, and instead allow everyone to unify over a common direction.
SRTA members support the board being as diligent about the other two large budget reduction measures as they are with the school closures. The first of these is $5 million in ongoing cost savings for Special Services. The second is $5 million in ongoing cost savings for adjusting all staffing ratios, including district and site level. The board is supported in studying these efforts and achieving transparency in communicating the specifics of intention, as well as tracking the actual cost savings achieved and evaluating these measures. How much redesign is reasonable before August?
SRTA strongly supports the Fiscal Analysis Board Subcommittee. There is hope that this new structure will help the board to provide rational guidance.
SRTA is philosophically opposed to closing schools. Any school closing will hurt students, hurt families and hurt educators. School closures destroy communities and leave wounds that do not heal quickly, or ever. However, some school closures or consolidation may be inevitable. We request that the board make decisions that mitigate damage. The path forward should be chosen to bring the least harm to students, community and staff.
B.1. Public Hearing: School Consolidation and Closure
A “public hearing” is a formal meeting where members of the public are invited to express their opinions and concerns regarding a proposed plan or action by a government agency or organization, allowing them to provide input before a decision is made on the matter; essentially, it’s a structured opportunity for citizen participation in decision-making processes. Similarly, like public comment, the board can limit the amount of time for the hearing to ensure they can conduct the district business.
A 2021 analysis by the Oakland school district of the financial impact of their closures,
mergers and expansions of 12 different schools found a $700,000 loss due to those school “redesigns,” with a net loss of student enrollment.
Oakland Unified School District Board Agenda, Resolution 2021-0128. May 12, 2021.
SRTA wonders how SRCS will be able to have enrollment and scheduling completed in a timely manner, when this is so difficult in a typical year without the additional constraints of site closures. What additional funds will need to be spent to accommodate the tight timeline? SRTA expects the actual costs and savings from these decisions will be tracked and transparently communicated.
A study of school closures on high school students in Milwaukee Public Schools found that the closures caused negative impacts on both the GPAs and attendance of students at the closed schools.
Larsen, Matthew. 2014. Does Closing Schools Close Doors? The Effect of High School Closings on Achievement and Attainment. Education Research Alliance for New Orleans, Tulane University.
SRTA is concerned about the impact on students. The SRCS website FAQ on closures states, “Support services will be available to help students adjust.” What will these services be, and how will students access them? What will be the cost of these additional student supports? SRTA expects student academic performance to be systematically monitored, and the GPA and attendance of students impacted by the closures to be tracked and transparently communicated.
B.2. (Discussion) School Consolidation and Closure
The Board of Trustees will receive the recommendation from the School Consolidation/Closure Committee as to the consolidation and closure of schools in the district.
SRTA expects that answers to questions raised by the board, which require research, will be included in the item attachments for the following board meeting.
A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Santa Rosa City Schools v. AP)
B.2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1 – OCR # 09-23-1518 )
B. 3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
B. 4. Conference With Labor Negotiator (Name of designated rep attending: Dr. Vicki Zands (SRCS): name of organization: CSEA Santa Rosa 75)
Our CSEA staff has patiently waited, letting their contract expire, for promises of resolution in December. A $1000 raise across the board does not sufficiently address the financial woes of these hard working employees. SRTA members stand with our CSEA staff in demanding a fair raise now.
B.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Employees of the Month
Cesar Chavez Language Academy (CCLA)
Lluvia Vega Muñoz, Student of the Month
Anel Leon Badillo, Classified Employee of the Month
Leah Tevaseu, Certificated Employee of the Month
Elsie Allen High School (EAHS)
Mikael Bernardin, Student of the Month
Angelica Nunez, Classified Employee of the Month
Paul Fleischer, Certificated Employee of the Month
SRTA members are encouraged to celebrate their own by attending this meeting!
D. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute reduction in the time limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
E. REPORTS
Comments are allowed during report items.
E.1. California School Employee Association (CSEA) Santa Rosa 75 Report
SRTA members stand with our CSEA staff in demanding a fair raise now.
There are no details provided for this report. Public Comments have been accepted on this item.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Resolution Recognizing February 3-7, 2025: Week of School Counselor
In the past several years SRCS has extended student counseling services to elementary school. We currently have amazing school counselors for all ages of students.
SRTA is grateful to our counselor members for all they do to support students and staff. Please extend your appreciation to the school counselors you know!
F.2. Action) Resolution Recognizing February as Career Technical Education Month
CTE Month serves to recognize the importance of CTE programs in every student’s education and builds awareness among policymakers, business leaders, and the public of the high-quality educational experiences available in CTE programs. CTE Month also recognizes the ongoing leadership and excellence of classrooms across the country and raises awareness of the crucial role that CTE has in readying our nation for economic success and workforce competitiveness.
SRTA members invite the board to consider creating a CTE pathway for graduation that does not require A-G requirements. For many students that would benefit from CTE courses, they are limited in their ability to enroll because they are struggling to repeat A-G courses to gain required units to graduate. UC/CSU admission requires C’s or better in all A-G courses. SRCS requires students to ‘pass’ courses, meaning a D qualifies for meeting the graduation requirement. This disparity creates a particular difficulty for students, especially in course pathways that build upon each other, like world languages and math. Students with additional English support classes also find it nearly impossible to complete a CTE pathway (3 courses.)
F.3. (Action) Resolution Recognizing February as African-American History Month
TK-12 classrooms across the District will open with daily facts and are creating visual learning spaces celebrating African American contributions and achievements. Lessons, documentaries, and films about the contributions of African Americans will be presented in various classes across SRCS.
The movement toward making these resolutions have an action component. While it is hoped that some classrooms will celebrate African-American History Month, there is not a system in place to provide daily facts and are creating visual learning spaces in all classrooms. Efforts such as these must be created within a structure that identifies first priorities first, and builds from there. The board’s mission and vision work could guide the setting of district priorities that could impact these practices.
F.4. (Discussion) Working Group – School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU and Guidance to the 3×3 Committee
The Board will review and discuss the current drafts of the School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU and provide guidance for the 3×3 Board Subcommittee to continue their work with the City’s 3×3 members to finalize the MOU. Reconvening the 3×3 Board subcommittee is crucial to address ongoing safety concerns and foster a collaborative approach between the school, law enforcement, and the community. By reconvening this 3×3 Board subcommittee, we will be able to finalize this updated MOU. It will provide us with the means by which to seek funding for the program.
Comparison in SRO MOUS by Omar Medina, Working Group MOU was created by members from a cross-section of SRCS, SRPD, SCOE, NAACP, Non-profits, and parents.
SRTA supports SROs, with improvements from the last iteration of this model.
F.5. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-37 and 38 Early Tell Incentive for Classified Employees
This resolution provides an incentive for the classified staff to inform the district of their intention to resign or retire at the end of the 2024/2025 school year.
The exact cost will be dependent upon the number of staff who take advantage of the early tell incentive. The cost is also expected to be offset by a savings in resources that would otherwise be used through the administrative hearing process.
SRTA notices that the bonus is the same for both classified and certificated bargaining units. This equity is appreciated. Could the same approach be used to the $4,750 raise per cell?
F.6. (Action) Resolution No. 2024/25-38 Early Tell Incentive for Certificated Employees
This resolution provides an incentive for the certificated staff to inform the district of their intention to resign or retire at the end of the 2024/2025 school year.
The exact cost will be dependent upon the number of staff who take advantage of the early tell incentive. The cost is also expected to be offset by a savings in resources that would otherwise be used through the administrative hearing process.
SRTA appreciates the follow through on the idea of an incentive. SRTA expects this reward to be extended to those that have kindly already noticed the district. The low level of bonus is not expected to have much impact on member notifications.
EdJoin shows a total of 87 current postings for 154 jobs in SRCS. There are seventeen certificated opening postings for twenty-one positions (one more than last meeting.) There are sixty-eight current classified postings for one hundred fifty-four job openings (one more than last meeting). There are two certificated and no classified management positions open.
SRTA thanks the seven additional teachers who are stepping up to take on 0.2 more FTE to help out their sites. This additional time is now paid at the per diem rate, which is far better than the old practice of underpaying. However the extra effort it takes to eliminate prep time from one’s regular schedule can only be fully appreciated by those that have done it.
SRTA welcomes Glenda Susana Lowery to CCLA and Carlos Alvarenga to EAHS.
SRTA bids a fond farewell to James Sanders and Jacquelyn Crow who are retiring from SRMS at the end of the year after a combined fifty-three years of service. (Thank you for your timely notification.)
Changes to classified staff include two new hires, one resignation and two retirements. They leave taking with them thirty-five years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
Changes to administration include a swap. SRTA welcomes Mercedes Thompson as VP at MHS and Tyler Ahlborn as AP at HSMS. Monica Fong is the interim Principal of SRHS.
G.6. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-23 for the District Wide Electronic Access Control Alternate Design-Build Contract
Santa Rosa City Schools (SRCS) has been selected to participate in Cohort II of the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule program. This initiative enables Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to receive sustainable funding for behavioral health services provided to students in school settings. Our current system infrastructure is inadequate to meet the needs of documentation and reporting for the Fee Schedule program. We propose to contract with Tad Health, Inc. to provide access to their Electronic Health Record and Billing System. They charge 10% of fees collected.
G.7. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-23 for the District Wide Electronic Access Control Alternate Design-Build Contract
The electronic lock systems will enable the District to provide new ID/keycards to all employees at a reduced cost compared to traditional keys. If a card is lost or misplaced, it can easily be deactivated, ensuring our sites remain secure. Additionally, a necessary feature is the management of facility use. Instead of giving keys to outside vendors or teams, we can incorporate a scheduling system that automatically locks and unlocks specific doors at designated times. This will also enhance awareness of who is accessing the facilities after hours.
The District continues to face issues with facility misuse, which incurs costs for repairs, custodial cleaning, and utility expenses, often due to the absence of proper facilities-use forms and fee payments. The new access system design can integrate with our current camera, phone, and lockdown systems to enhance safety measures at school sites. With this system, our existing lockdown protocols will enable a single button to lock all doors throughout each campus. The design will include automatic door holders for hallway doors that will close automatically if a lockdown is activated.
SRCS provided SRTA further details about this plan. There was not a consultation.
G.8. Approval of Critical Mention Agreement
This is for media monitoring and media contact database software. It provides a suite of tools designed to help users manage their earned media effectively. This includes Media Monitoring, Media Contact Database, Custom Reports, Sentiment Analysis, API Access, and access to Licensed Content. Tracks mentions across TV, radio, online news, podcasts, and social media in real-time. It provides instant alerts and in-depth analytics to help users stay updated on their coverage.
Is this part of a strategic communication plan? The results of the communication audit have not been shared with the public. Is monitoring media the top priority for moving SRCS communications forward?
G.9. Approval of Proposed Increase of Minimum Wage
The Board will consider approval of the proposed increase of minimum wage from $16 to the state mandated $16.50 per hour for:
Accompanist
After School Athletic Program, Elementary
Auditorium Supervisor
Ticket Taker/Timekeeper/Scorekeeper
Student Workers
And, the revision of the Extra Duty Hourly/Miscellaneous Salary Schedule for 2024-2025 to reflect this increase ordered by the California Legislature.
This falls short of the Santa Rosa City minimum wage of $17.87.
G.10. Approval of Developer Fees Annual Report
In addition to this annual report, financial reporting on the collection and expenditure of developer fees regularly occurs as part of other required reports, such as the budget, the interim reports, and the annual audit report.
The majority of funds are used for JPA transportation facility lease, portables and furniture.
G.11. Approval of the Annual School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)
Annual approval of SARCs ensures the public is informed on a wide range of topics at each of our schools. Topics included: Internet Access, Leadership, School Mission Statement, Enrollment Data, Conditions for Learning, School Facility Conditions, and Planned Improvements. These reports are utilized by families choosing schools for their children.
SRTA members appreciate the new inclusive format of these reports. Members are encouraged to review the SARC for their site.
G.12. Approval of an Occupational Therapy Services Contract with Kimberly Imsdahl
This position is funded through the SELPA Early Start grant, as SRCS is operating the program on behalf of the county to provide services to infant DHH children.
G.13. Approval of Revised CSEA Salary Schedule for CalPERS Compliance
SRCS underwent a School Employer Pay Schedules and Pay rates Review by the CalPERS Office of Audit Services in the 2023/2024 school year. The language around the service recognition years needed to be adjusted to further support the CSEA CalPERS members. Pay schedules and pay rates that are not in compliance may result in miscalculation of employer contributions, delays in processing member retirement benefits, inaccurate retirement estimates, in correct payment of benefits, and reduction in benefits, and increased administrative costs for employers for processing required corrections to all impacted employee accounts for the period the misreported occurred.
G.14. Approval of the Santa Rosa City Schools 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar
The draft 2025-2026 Instructional calendar is pending ratification by the Classified School Employee Association and the Santa Rosa Teachers Association membership.
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Governor’s Proposed Budget
CTE Update
Can this be incorporated into the CTE Tech Ed Resolution in future years? Can this item please include both historical and current enrollment numbers and budgets? Can the various grants be explicitly explained including financial resource utilization? Can there also be clear communication of which programs offer a third year capstone course.
Updated Governance Handbook
LCAP Midyear Report
24/25 Governor’s Budget Proposal
Resolution for Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Service (PKS)
Deferred Maintenance Update
Plan and timeline for implementation of Dr. Gillespie’s recommendations
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Alternative Education Update (December 2024)
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
Open Enrollment & Intradistrict Transfers Update (December 2024)
SRCS students are applying to other schools outside our district in case their school is closed. How will SRCS expedite the enrollment and transfer process to retain as many students as possible?
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from momentary drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Approval of Instructional and Classified Calendars (November 2024)
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Sharing the Communication report and plan
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
J. 3. Facilities Projects Update
Feb 28 is the day to select the design build contractor for the DO and Early Childhood Education project.
PHS infrastructure and drainage are expected to be done over spring break.
JMES storm drain and sewer work expected over the summer.
Planning is in process for exterior painting at ALES, BHES, CCLA, EAHS, HVES, JMES, RVMS, SRMS, SLES, & SR Charter School for the Arts.
Design is underway for the refinishing of the floors in the main gyms at SRHS and MHS as well as the gym floors at RVMS and HSMS.
Warehouse frame erection expected to begin this week.
Tómese el tiempo para revisar la siguiente versión abreviada de la agenda. Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda completa. Tiene enlaces en vivo sobre muchos artículos con más información. Si desea comentarle a la junta sobre algún tema próximo, envíe un correo electrónico a agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Envíe CC a wearesrta@gmail.com en su correo electrónico.
Artículos de la sesión cerrada:
A.1. Comentario público sobre los puntos de la agenda de la sesión cerrada Para comentar, envíe un correo electrónico a Melanie Martin a mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Conferencia con asesor legal: litigios existentes (Escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa v. AP)
B.2. Conferencia con asesor legal – Litigio anticipado (Número de casos potenciales: 1 – OCR # 09-23-1518)
B. 3. Disciplina/Despido/Liberación de Empleados Públicos
B. 4. Conferencia con el negociador laboral (Nombre del representante designado que asiste: Dra. Vicki Zands (SRCS): nombre de la organización: CSEA Santa Rosa 75)
Nuestro personal de CSEA ha esperado pacientemente, dejando que su contrato expire, promesas de resolución en diciembre. Un aumento de $1000 en todos los ámbitos no aborda suficientemente los problemas financieros de estos empleados trabajadores. Los miembros de SRTA apoyan a nuestro personal de CSEA para exigir un aumento justo ahora.
B.5. Evaluación del Desempeño de Empleados Públicos (Título del empleado que está siendo evaluado: Superintendente, Superintendente Adjunto, Superintendente Auxiliar, Directores, Vice Directores, Subdirectores, Directores, Coordinadores)
C. REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (6:00 p. m.)
C.7. Presentaciones especiales para el estudiante del mes y los empleados del mes
Academia de Idiomas César Chávez (CCLA)
Lluvia Vega Muñoz, Estudiante del Mes
Anel León Badillo, Empleada Clasificado del Mes
Leah Tevaseu, empleada certificada del mes
Escuela secundaria Elsie Allen (EAHS)
Mikael Bernardin, estudiante del mes
Angélica Núñez, empleada clasificada del mes
Paul Fleischer, empleado certificado del mes
¡Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a celebrar los suyos asistiendo a esta reunión!
D. Comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera de la agenda
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Los comentarios en línea se han suspendido a menos que un miembro de la junta asista de forma remota. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de una posible reducción de último minuto del límite de tiempo. En este momento solo se abordan los puntos que NO están en la agenda, con la excepción de los puntos de consentimiento, que pueden comentarse.
Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la junta directiva para aportar la perspectiva de un miembro y compartir experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito.
Comprométase a ver o asistir al menos a una reunión de la junta directiva este año y a hablar sobre los temas de la agenda que le impacten a usted o a sus estudiantes. Los oradores se limitan a aquellos en persona. Los comentarios tienen más impacto cuando están bien expresados, compuestos y razonables.
E. INFORMES
Se permiten comentarios durante los elementos del informe.
E.1. Informe Santa Rosa 75 de la Asociación de Empleados Escolares de California (CSEA)
Los miembros de SRTA apoyan a nuestro personal de CSEA para exigir un aumento justo ahora.
No se proporcionan detalles para este informe. Se han aceptado comentarios públicos sobre este artículo.
F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN
F.1. (Acción) Resolución que reconoce del 3 al 7 de febrero de 2025: Semana del Consejero Escolar
En los últimos años, SRCS ha ampliado los servicios de asesoramiento estudiantil a la escuela primaria. Actualmente contamos con increíbles consejeros escolares para estudiantes de todas las edades.
SRTA agradece a nuestros miembros consejeros por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a los estudiantes y al personal. ¡Extienda su agradecimiento a los consejeros escolares que conoce!
F.2. Acción) Resolución que reconoce febrero como el Mes de la Educación de Carrera Técnica
El Mes de CTE sirve para reconocer la importancia de los programas CTE en la educación de cada estudiante y crea conciencia entre los formuladores de políticas, los líderes empresariales y el público sobre las experiencias educativas de alta calidad disponibles en los programas CTE. El Mes de CTE también reconoce el liderazgo continuo y la excelencia de las aulas en todo el país y crea conciencia sobre el papel crucial que tiene CTE en la preparación de nuestra nación para el éxito económico y la competitividad de la fuerza laboral.
SRTA aprecia a todos nuestros maestros de CTE y los esfuerzos que hacen para impartir habilidades sociales a nuestros estudiantes mientras enseñan otras habilidades relacionadas con el trabajo.
Los miembros de SRTA invitan a la junta a considerar la creación de un camino CTE para la graduación que no requiera requisitos A-G. Para muchos estudiantes que se beneficiarían de los cursos CTE, su capacidad de inscribirse está limitada porque tienen dificultades para repetir los cursos A-G para obtener las unidades requeridas para graduarse. La admisión a UC/CSU requiere C o mejor en todos los cursos A-G. SRCS requiere que los estudiantes “aprueben” cursos, lo que significa que una D califica para cumplir con el requisito de graduación. Esta disparidad crea una dificultad particular para los estudiantes, especialmente en cursos que se complementan entre sí, como idiomas mundiales y matemáticas. A los estudiantes con clases adicionales de apoyo en inglés también les resulta casi imposible completar una vía CTE (3 cursos).
F.3. (Acción) Resolución que reconoce febrero como el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
Las aulas de TK-12 en todo el Distrito abrirán con datos diarios y están creando espacios de aprendizaje visual que celebran las contribuciones y los logros de los afroamericanos. Se presentarán lecciones, documentales y películas sobre las contribuciones de los afroamericanos en varias clases de SRCS.
El movimiento para que estas resoluciones tengan un componente de acción. Si bien se espera que algunas aulas celebren el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana, no existe un sistema para proporcionar datos diarios y se están creando espacios de aprendizaje visual en todas las aulas. Esfuerzos como estos deben crearse dentro de una estructura que identifique primero las primeras prioridades y construya a partir de ahí. El trabajo de misión y visión de la junta podría guiar el establecimiento de prioridades distritales que podrían impactar estas prácticas.
F.4. (Discusión) Grupo de trabajo: MOU del oficial de recursos escolares (SRO) y orientación para el Comité 3×3
La Junta revisará y discutirá los borradores actuales del MOU del Oficial de Recursos Escolares (SRO) y brindará orientación para que el Subcomité de la Junta 3×3 continúe su trabajo con los miembros de 3×3 de la Ciudad para finalizar el MOU. Volver a convocar el subcomité de la Junta 3×3 es crucial para abordar las preocupaciones de seguridad actuales y fomentar un enfoque colaborativo entre la escuela, las autoridades y la comunidad. Al volver a convocar este subcomité de la Junta 3×3, podremos finalizar este MOU actualizado. Nos proporcionará los medios para buscar financiación para el programa. Comparación en SRO MOUS por Omar Medina, el Grupo de Trabajo MOU fue creado por miembros de una muestra representativa de SRCS, SRPD, SCOE, NAACP, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y padres. MOU con sugerencias por integrantes del 3×3 compilado por Omar Medina.
SRTA apoya las SRO, con mejoras respecto a la última iteración de este modelo.
F.5. (Acción) Resolución N° 2024/25-37 y 38 Incentivo de notificación anticipada para empleados clasificados
Esta resolución proporciona un incentivo para que el personal clasificado informe al distrito de su intención de renunciar o jubilarse al final del año escolar 2024/2025.
El costo exacto dependerá de la cantidad de personal que aproveche el incentivo de información temprana. También se espera que el costo se vea compensado por ahorros en recursos que de otro modo se utilizarían a través del proceso de audiencia administrativa.
SRTA observa que la bonificación es la misma para las unidades de negociación clasificadas y certificadas. Esta equidad se agradece. ¿Se podría utilizar el mismo enfoque para el aumento de 4,750 dólares por celda?
F.6. (Acción) Resolución No. 2024/25-38 Incentivo de notificación anticipada para empleados certificados
Esta resolución proporciona un incentivo para que el personal certificado informe al distrito de su intención de renunciar o jubilarse al final del año escolar 2024/2025.
El costo exacto dependerá de la cantidad de personal que aproveche el incentivo de información temprana. También se espera que el costo se vea compensado por ahorros en recursos que de otro modo se utilizarían a través del proceso de audiencia administrativa.
SRTA aprecia el seguimiento de la idea de un incentivo. SRTA espera que esta recompensa se extienda a aquellos que amablemente ya se han dado cuenta del distrito. No se espera que el bajo nivel de bonificación tenga mucho impacto en las notificaciones de los miembros.
EdÚnete muestra un total de 87 publicaciones actuales para 154 puestos de trabajo en SRCS. Hay diecisiete puestos vacantes certificados para veintiún puestos (uno más que la última reunión). Hay sesenta y ocho puestos clasificados actuales para ciento cincuenta y cuatro puestos vacantes (uno más que la última reunión). Hay dos puestos directivos certificados y no clasificados abiertos.
SRTA agradece a los siete maestros adicionales que están dando un paso adelante para contratar 0.2 FTE más para ayudar a sus sitios. Este tiempo adicional ahora se paga según la tarifa diaria, que es mucho mejor que la antigua práctica de pagar menos. Sin embargo, el esfuerzo adicional que requiere eliminar el tiempo de preparación del horario habitual sólo puede ser plenamente apreciado por aquellos que lo han hecho.
SRTA le da la bienvenida a Glenda Susana Lowery a CCLA y a Carlos Alvarenga a EAHS.
SRTA se despide con cariño de James Sanders y Jacquelyn Crow, quienes se jubilarán de SRMS a finales de año después de cincuenta y tres años combinados de servicio. (Gracias por su notificación oportuna).
Los cambios en el personal clasificado incluyen dos nuevas contrataciones, una renuncia y dos jubilaciones. Se van llevándose consigo treinta y cinco años de conocimiento y servicio a nuestro personal y estudiantes.
Los cambios en la administración incluyen un canje. SRTA le da la bienvenida a Mercedes Thompson como vicepresidenta de MHS y a Tyler Ahlborn como AP de HSMS. Monica Fong es la directora interina de SRHS.
G.6. Aprobación de la Resolución 2024/25-23 para el Contrato Alternativo de Diseño-Construcción de Control de Acceso Electrónico a Nivel Distrital
Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa (SRCS) han sido seleccionadas para participar en la Cohorte II del programa de tarifas de la Iniciativa de Salud Conductual Juvenil de California (CYBHI). Esta iniciativa permite a las Agencias de Educación Local (LEA) recibir financiación sostenible para servicios de salud conductual proporcionados a los estudiantes en entornos escolares. La infraestructura de nuestro sistema actual es inadecuada para satisfacer las necesidades de documentación e informes del programa Lista de tarifas. Proponemos contratar a Tad Health, Inc. para brindar acceso a su sistema de facturación y registros médicos electrónicos. Cobran el 10% de los honorarios cobrados.
G.7. Aprobación de la Resolución 2024/25-23 para el Contrato Alternativo de Diseño-Construcción de Control de Acceso Electrónico a Nivel Distrital
Los sistemas de cerradura electrónica permitirán al Distrito proporcionar nuevas tarjetas de identificación/llave a todos los empleados a un costo reducido en comparación con las llaves tradicionales. Si una tarjeta se pierde o se extravía, se puede desactivar fácilmente, lo que garantiza que nuestros sitios permanezcan seguros. Además, una característica necesaria es la gestión del uso de las instalaciones. En lugar de dar llaves a proveedores o equipos externos, podemos incorporar un sistema de programación que bloquee y abra automáticamente puertas específicas en momentos designados. Esto también mejorará el conocimiento de quién accede a las instalaciones fuera del horario de atención.
El Distrito sigue teniendo problemas con el uso indebido de las instalaciones, que genera gastos de reparación, limpieza y servicios públicos, a menudo debido a la falta de formularios adecuados de uso de las instalaciones y pagos de tasas. El nuevo diseño del sistema de acceso puede integrarse con nuestros sistemas actuales de cámaras, teléfono y bloqueo para mejorar las medidas de seguridad en los centros escolares. Con este sistema, nuestros protocolos de bloqueo actuales permitirán que un solo botón bloquee todas las puertas de cada campus. El diseño incluirá soportes automáticos para las puertas de los pasillos que se cerrarán automáticamente si se activa un bloqueo.
SRCS proporcionó a SRTA más detalles sobre este plan. No hubo consulta.
G.8. Aprobación del Acuerdo de Mención Crítica
Esto es para software de base de datos de contactos y monitoreo de medios. Proporciona un conjunto de herramientas diseñadas para ayudar a los usuarios a gestionar los medios obtenidos de forma eficaz. Esto incluye monitoreo de medios, base de datos de contactos con medios, informes personalizados, análisis de opiniones, acceso a API y acceso a contenido con licencia. Realiza un seguimiento de las menciones en televisión, radio, noticias en línea, podcasts y redes sociales en tiempo real. Proporciona alertas instantáneas y análisis en profundidad para ayudar a los usuarios a mantenerse actualizados sobre su cobertura.
¿Es esto parte de un plan estratégico de comunicación? Los resultados de la auditoría de comunicación no se han compartido con el público. ¿Es el monitoreo de los medios la principal prioridad para hacer avanzar las comunicaciones de la SRCS?
G.9. Aprobación de propuesta de aumento de salario mínimo
La Junta considerará la aprobación del aumento propuesto del salario mínimo de $16 a los $16.50 por hora exigidos por el estado para:
Acompañante
Programa atlético después de la escuela, primaria
Supervisora de Auditorio
Tomador de boletos / Cronometrador / Anotador
Trabajadores estudiantiles
Y la revisión del programa de salarios varios/por hora de trabajo adicional para 2024-2025 para reflejar este aumento ordenado por la Legislatura de California.
Esto no alcanza el salario mínimo de la ciudad de Santa Rosa de $17,87.
G.10. Aprobación del Informe Anual de Tarifas de Desarrolladores
Además de este informe anual, los informes financieros sobre la recaudación y el gasto de las tarifas de los desarrolladores se presentan periódicamente como parte de otros informes requeridos, como el presupuesto, los informes provisionales y el informe de auditoría anual.
La mayoría de los fondos se utilizan para el arrendamiento de instalaciones de transporte, equipos portátiles y muebles de JPA.
G.11. Aprobación de los Informes Anuales de Responsabilidad Escolar (SARC)
La aprobación anual de los SARC garantiza que el público esté informado sobre una amplia gama de temas en cada una de nuestras escuelas. Los temas incluyen: acceso a Internet, liderazgo, declaración de la misión escolar, datos de inscripción, condiciones para el aprendizaje, condiciones de las instalaciones escolares y mejoras planificadas. Estos informes son utilizados por familias que eligen escuelas para sus hijos.
Los miembros de SRTA aprecian el nuevo formato inclusivo de estos informes. Se anima a los miembros revisar el SARC de su sitio.
G.12. Aprobación de un contrato de servicios de terapia ocupacional con Kimberly Imsdahl
Este puesto se financia a través de la subvención SELPA Early Start, ya que SRCS está operando el programa en nombre del condado para brindar servicios a niños bebés DHH.
G.13. Aprobación del calendario salarial revisado de CSEA para el cumplimiento de CalPERS
SRCS se sometió a una revisión de los calendarios salariales y las tarifas salariales del empleador escolar por parte de la Oficina de Servicios de Auditoría de CalPERS en el año escolar 2023/2024. Es necesario ajustar el lenguaje sobre los años de reconocimiento de servicio para apoyar aún más a los miembros de CSEA CalPERS. Los calendarios de pago y las tasas de pago que no se cumplan pueden resultar en cálculos erróneos de las contribuciones del empleador, demoras en el procesamiento de los beneficios de jubilación de los miembros, estimaciones de jubilación inexactas, pago correcto de los beneficios y reducción de los beneficios, y mayores costos administrativos para los empleadores por procesar las correcciones requeridas. a todas las cuentas de empleados afectadas durante el período en que se produjo el informe erróneo.
G.14. Aprobación del Calendario Instructivo 2025-2026 de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa
El borrador del calendario de instrucción 2025-2026 está pendiente de ratificación por parte de la Asociación de Empleados Escolares Clasificados y los miembros de la Asociación de Maestros de Santa Rosa.
J.1. Temas futuros de discusión de la junta directiva (no incluidos en esta agenda)
Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.
Presupuesto propuesto por el gobernador
Actualización CTE
¿Se puede incorporar esto a la Resolución de Educación Técnica de CTE en años futuros? ¿Puede este artículo incluir números de inscripción y presupuestos tanto históricos como actuales? ¿Se pueden explicar explícitamente las distintas subvenciones, incluida la utilización de los recursos financieros? ¿Puede también haber una comunicación clara sobre qué programas ofrecen un curso final de tercer año?
Manual de gobernanza actualizado
Informe de medio de año LCAP
Propuesta de Presupuesto del Gobernador 24/25
Resolución de Reducción o Discontinuación de Ciertos Tipos Particulares de Servicio (PKS)
Actualización de mantenimiento diferido
Plan y cronograma para la implementación de las recomendaciones del Dr. Gillespie
SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:
Actualización sobre educación alternativa (diciembre de 2024)
Existe una gran necesidad de ubicaciones alternativas para estudiantes de secundaria que necesitan más servicios de los que nuestras escuelas integrales pueden brindar. ¿Cómo puede SRCS satisfacer las necesidades de estos estudiantes durante estos tiempos financieros difíciles?
Actualización de inscripción abierta y transferencias dentro del distrito (diciembre de 2024)
Los estudiantes de SRCS están solicitando ingreso a otras escuelas fuera de nuestro distrito en caso de que su escuela esté cerrada. ¿Cómo acelerará SRCS el proceso de inscripción y transferencia para retener la mayor cantidad de estudiantes posible?
Actualización de la gira de escucha y aprendizaje del superintendente Morales (noviembre de 2024)
A los miembros de SRTA les gustaría comprender el impacto esperado de las visitas momentáneas y cómo se evalúa este uso de tiempo y recursos.
Aprobación de Calendarios Instructivos y Clasificados (noviembre 2024)
Audiencia pública y aprobación de la propuesta “Sunshine” 665 de Teamsters Union (retrasada desde octubre de 2024)
Primer Borrador del Plan de Seguridad Distrital (retrasado desde septiembre de 2024)
Actualización de la Junta sobre los objetivos estratégicos con aportes de los sitios (comenzó en junio de 2024)
Compartir los planes de soporte para contrataciones de PIP y Exención de Plazo Variable. (Solicitud de la junta 8/14/24)
Compartir el Plan Maestro EL actualizado con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el Plan Maestro de la Biblioteca con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el informe y el plan de comunicación
Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
Decisión de unificación/redistribución de distritos
Cambio de nombre de sitios Actualización/Decisión
Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge
Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, las ganancias de la venta de la propiedad de Fir Ridge seguirán estancadas y perdiendo valor a medida que el costo de la vivienda continúa aumentando. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener al personal de la CSEA. El impacto potencial de los fondos disminuye a medida que pasa el tiempo.
Política de voz estudiantil
Actualización BEST Plus
¿SRCS todavía se identifica como un distrito BEST Plus?
J. 3. Actualización de proyectos de instalaciones
El 28 de febrero es el día para seleccionar el contratista de diseño y construcción para el proyecto DO y Educación Infantil.
Se espera que la infraestructura y el drenaje de PHS estén terminados durante las vacaciones de primavera.
Se esperan trabajos de drenaje pluvial y alcantarillado de JMES durante el verano.
Se está planificando la pintura exterior en ALES, BHES, CCLA, EAHS, HVES, JMES, RVMS, SRMS, SLES y SR Charter School for the Arts.
El diseño está en marcha para la renovación de los pisos en los gimnasios principales en SRHS y MHS, así como los pisos del gimnasio en RVMS y HSMS.
Se espera que la construcción de la estructura del almacén comience esta semana.
HVES MPR casi completo.
El progreso continúa en MHS.
El pozo RVMS debería estar funcionando para la primavera.
A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Student Readmissions (Case No. 2023/24-01)
B.2. Student Expulsions (Case No. 2024/25-15)
B. 3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
B. 4. Conference With Labor Negotiator (Name of designated rep attending: Dr. Vicki Zands (SRCS): name of organization: CSEA Santa Rosa 75)
Our classified employees with CSEA Local 75 should remain a strong focus for the district negotiators until a new contract can be agreed upon, with significant improvement to wages. SRTA members stand with our CSEA staff in demanding a fair raise now.
B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1 OCR # 09-23-1518 )
B.6. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Employees of the Month
Lewis Early Learning Academy (LELA)
Gianni Solis, Student of the Month
Yoni Hercules Pineda, Classified Employee of the Month
Lacey Helming, Certificated Employee of the Month
Proctor Terrace Elementary School (PTES)
London Miller, Student of the Month
Maria Arreguin Castillo, Classified Employee of the Month
Caitlin Cameron, Certificated Employee of the Month
SRTA members are encouraged to celebrate their own by attending this meeting!
D. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
E. REPORTS
E.1. California School Employee Association (CSEA) Santa Rosa 75 Report
SRTA members stand with our CSEA staff in demanding a fair raise now.
There are no attachments or details provided for this report.
Five town hall meetings have been scheduled:
How will the information gleaned from these meetings be utilized?
Has an additional meeting been scheduled before Jan 27 for the closure and consolidation committee?
The Q and A on the district website states “… families will have the option to apply to transfer to any other school of their choice in the district through an Intra-District Transfer. These transfers will be approved, subject to school capacity. Support services will be available to help students adjust.”
What is the intention for these transfer requests?
What set of site capacity numbers will be used to accept transfers?
What is the timeline for this?
How will these requests be prioritized with regards to the transfer requests the district has already received?
What services can be expected for aiding student adjustments?
Who is responsible for providing these support services?
What is the timeline on this support?
SRTA members are seeing effective advertising campaigns from other districts attempting to lure our students away. How is SRCS responding? SRTA has long requested a robust campaign to share the gems our schools are with our community. Students and families residing in the SRCS district are often unaware of the plethora of offerings at their neighborhood school. Many end up leaving our district due to less rigorous graduation requirement options and other flexible programs like hybrid ISP, online school, schedules allowing for more classes, and Alt Ed options that successfully pull them away from SRCS.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Approval of Resolution Recognizing January 27, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The UN General Assembly has designated this day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. As we are witnessing an alarming rise of antisemitism around the globe it is more important than ever for us to recognize the critical lessons of Holocaust history as we commemorate the victims and honor the survivors. International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Board will get an update on the Special Education Review completed by Dr. William Gillaspie.
Findings include:
Overidentification of students with disabilities compared to state rates, including English Learner students. (This is a long identified issue.) There is not an exit strategy for students to leave the SpEd program. The overidentification is costing the district $26 million per year.
Lack of Interventions: There is an insufficient Multi-Tiered System of Support. Student Study Teams (SST) are not consistent.
Staffing Strains: SLP case overloads and use of contracted aides instead of district employed staff.
Transportation Costs: Ridership has outpaced statewide averages. $9.6 million per year, with the state picking up 60%.
Recommendations:
Clear direction from the board to enhance special services.
Create a Strategic Plan with clear systems, policies and procedures for service delivery.
Create a task force.
Negotiate to be able to directly hire aides (currently 67% are from outside agencies) and reduce SLP caseload overruns.
Create a procedural manual for all related service providers such as SLP, psychologists, etc. outlining responsibilities, eligibility and exit processes breaking down elementary and secondary.
SRTA recommends members reach out to their liaisons. Invite your liaison to your campus, and meet with them.
F.4. (Discussion/Action) Board Subcommittees and District Committees 2025
To provide better governance, the Board of Trustees would like to add two Board Subcommittees, on which no more than three Trustees will serve.
Here is the draft of the purpose of these subcommittees:
1) Fiscal Analysis Board Subcommittee
Long-Term Financial Planning – Assess revenue and expense projections, including liabilities such as healthcare costs that exceed COLA adjustments, and evaluate the impact of current and future financial trends on district programs.
Budget Implications & Policy Review – Analyze the financial impact of board policies, such as reserve policies, to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
Comprehensive Fund Analysis – Conduct in-depth evaluations of all district funds to maintain financial stability and transparency.
2) Board Policy Update Subcommittee
Ensure Alignment & Compliance – Review and update board policies to ensure they align with current state and federal laws, as well as district goals and priorities.
Improve Clarity & Consistency – Streamline and refine policies for clarity
Support Effective Governance – Provide the Board of Trustees with well-researched policy recommendations that promote equity, transparency, and effective decision-making.
SRTA appreciates efforts of the board to lead effectively.
SRCS eliminated board subcommittees moving instead to special meetings because the board felt they created lopsided information silos. What has led to a change in this thinking?
How often will these committees meet? Are they expected to be permanent? Will these scheduled meetings be shared and open to the public? Will there be public comment? Who else will be invited to be on the committees?
EdJoin shows a total of 87 current postings for 197 jobs in SRCS. There are sixteen certificated opening postings for twenty positions (three less than last meeting.) There are seventy current classified postings for one hundred fifty-three job openings (thirty-two more than last meeting). There is one certificated and no classified management positions open.
SRTA welcomes Emma Parks (ABES), Jessica Habr Holt (SLES) and Patricia Maxson (HSMS.) And welcome back to Cynthia Miles (ALES.)
SRTA bids a fond farewell to MatthewBeaton who is retiring from SRHS at the end of the year after three years. (Thank you for your timely notification.)
Mark Ryan who has resigned as Principal of SRHS.
Changes to classified staff include eight new hires, one rehire, two resignations and three retirements. They leave taking with them seventy-four years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
G.4. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Soliant Health LLC
$253,600.00
Due to vacant SLP and school psycologist positions, and a maternity leave this provider will continue to provide special services. This is the second amendment this year bringing the total contract to $425,000.
3
Educational Strategic Planning LLC
$2,000.00
This is Dr. Gilespie’s company, and covers the cost of tonight’s presentation to the board. The study itself was contracted for $29,500.
8
CalState TEACH
No Direct Cost
This is for teacher interns. The contract specifies two hours of mentoring each week. How is the mentor compensated for this work?
10
Recology
$733,666.38
This is for a one year extension of a current contract. What is the follow up like when scheduled pick ups are missed?
Secondary
4
Synopsys Outreach Foundation
No Direct Cost
A SRMS teacher has recieved this grant of $2,500 to help her students attend a field trip to the Exploratorium.
6
Sonoma Academy
$750.00
This was for MHS Choir to rent a performance venue for their Dec 19th concert.
9
TLC Child & Family Services
No Direct Cost
Provides Functional Family Therapy (FFT) referrals made by School-Based Therapists to secondary students (ages 11-18) and their families with funding from Measure O.
Elementary
2
ELITE Early Literacy Program – Made iN Santa Rosa
No Direct Cost
Made in Santa Rosa Foundation is providing a grant to implement the ELITE after-school program. This will include paying for 1 certificated teacher, 2 aides, curriculum, materials and training for BHES.
5
Lexia Learning Systems
$220.00
1 year of subscriptions for 5 students at HVES Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. This covered by DHH funding
7
SWANK Movie Licensing
$578.00
1 year of public performance licensing for HVES. Per district legal advice, these have not been utilized for other movie events in SRCS. Is this a change in policy?
11
North Bay Children’s Center (NBCC)
$51,897.60
NBCC will save 8 (eight) seats for identified SRCS students for 4 hours per school day for 180 days. 4 (four) seats at each SLES and JMES .
G.6. Approval of Service Contract with Tad Health, Inc. To Provide Electronic Health Record & Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee For Service Billing
Santa Rosa City Schools (SRCS) has been selected to participate in Cohort II of the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule program. This initiative enables Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to receive sustainable funding for behavioral health services provided to students in school settings. Our current system infrastructure is inadequate to meet the needs of documentation and reporting for the Fee Schedule program. We propose to contract with Tad Health, Inc. to provide access to their Electronic Health Record and Billing System. They charge 10% of fees collected.
The current programs are less than ideal, but is this the right time to increase the costs for these programs by about $20,000 per year, and add the extra work to orient staff to new platforms so their use can be optimized.
G.8. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-23 for the District Wide Electronic Access Control Alternate Design-Build Contract
This is to hire DecoTech Systems under contract to design the District-Wide Electronic Access Control Alternate Design-Build Project for $80,000.
SRCS has far greater facility needs than the bond funds can cover. Bond funds were recently used to replace all locks in the district. At that time electronic locks were considered and not chosen. This contract is to replace these new locks with electronic locks district wide.
This type of project deteriorates public confidence in the district’s ability to utilize bond funds.
G.9. Approval of Proposed Increase of Minimum Wage
The Board will consider approval of the proposed increase of minimum wage from $16 to the state mandated $16.50 per hour for:
Accompanist
After School Athletic Program, Elementary
Auditorium Supervisor
Ticket Taker/Timekeeper/Scorekeeper
Student Workers
And, the revision of the Extra Duty Hourly/Miscellaneous Salary Schedule for 2024-2025 to reflect this increase ordered by the California Legislature.
This falls short of the Santa Rosa City minimum wage of $17.87. It would cost about an additional $8,220 per year to approve this local requirement.
G.10. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-31 Authorizing Filing of Applications for State Allocation Board-Administered Facility Hardship and/or Seismic Mitigation Programs
This resolution says the SRCS Facilities Master Plan is sufficient for applying for these grants.
G.11. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-30 Authorizing Filing of Applications for State Allocation Board-Administered Programs
Similar to the above, this resolution about the SRCS Facility Master Plan is necessary to apply for $39,000, 000 of funding from the state for current project reimbursements.
When is the line in the sand going to be drawn ending the continuous use of contracts for outsourcing aides instead of hiring them directly?
The agendized report states that there are too many aides currently utilized.
G.13. Approval of Critical Mention Agreement
This is for media monitoring and media contact database software. It provides a suite of tools designed to help users manage their earned media effectively.
Is this part of a strategic communication plan? The results of the communication audit have not been shared with the public. Is monitoring media the top priority for moving SRCS communications forward?
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Resolution Recognizing Week of School Counselor
Resolution for February as African-American History Month
Resolution Recognizing February CTE Month
Can this item include updated data on program utilization (enrollment) and pathway expansion plans from the new grant.
24/25 Governor’s Budget Proposal
Resolution for Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Service (PKS)
Deferred Maintenance Update
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Special Education Report (December 2024)
SRTA members expect the report commissioned from Dr. Gillespie to be shared in this meeting, along with timeline and implementation plans specifying which of his recommendations SRCS is expecting to adopt.
Alternative Education Update (December 2024)
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
Open Enrollment & Intradistrict Transfers Update (December 2024)
SRCS students are applying to other schools outside our district in case their school is closed. How will SRCS expedite the enrollment and transfer process to retain as many students as possible?
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from momentary drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Approval of Instructional and Classified Calendars (November 2024)
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
B. 2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
B. 3. Conference With Labor Negotiator (Name of designated rep attending: Dr. Vicki Zands (SRCS): name of organization: Teamsters Local 665)
B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1)
B.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
D. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
E. REPORTS
E.1. California School Employee Association (CSEA) Santa Rosa 75 Report
It is December. SRCS negotiations with CSEA were put off until December. The time is now to offer them a fair and equitable raise. They have been working out of contract since November 1st which allows them to strike. SRTA members stand with our CSEA staff in demanding a fair raise now.
There are no attachments or details provided for this report.
The criteria sheets are not self-explanatory, and do not include explanations that allow comprehension of what is contained. SRTA Members and our students and their families are bursting with questions when they review the data in the Scoring Criteria. Many of the criteria are judging sites by decisions made at the district level. Here are a few of their ponderings.
There are questions about the stated capacity of sites. SRCS has used dramatically different numbers for site capacity over the past several years. When there are no changes to facilities, why are these capacities changing?
How do recent facility improvements qualify as a positive for the site while historical improvements are seen as a negative?
“Diversity” is being calculated as Unduplicated enrollment difference from 50%. Is unduplicated what we consider diverse? Where did the 50% benchmark come from?
How can enrollment/transfers be used to rank schools when some sites have been prevented from allowing enrollment/transfers?
There is much confusion about fault lines. Where is the evidence about fault line locations? Where is the source data that clarifies the requirements around fault lines and schools?
There are no quantities or expenses included for transportation which would seemingly vary between sites.
There are no alternative uses identified for sites. Why is the possibility of relocating the district office, or a Charter School (so it resides in our boundaries) not included?
Does cost per SF include property acreage or building space? Penalizing sites that squeeze a lot into a smaller space is confusing.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Approval of Resolution Recognizing Santa Rosa City Schools As a Safe Haven School District
That the Board reaffirms Santa Rosa City Schools’ unequivocal commitment to ensuring a safe educational environment for all students, serving as a safe haven school district for students and families threatened by immigration enforcement or discrimination, to the fullest extent provided by the law.
SRTA members are concerned with the future for our undocumented students and of the Federal support of education most importantly for students with disabilities.
F.2 and 3. Public Hearing and (Action) Approval Regarding District SRTA Contract Reopeners (Sunshine) for 2025-2027
The initial proposal reopeners include the following articles to negotiate:
Article 11 Leave of Absence Provisions (specifically, but not limited to, proposed language around maternity and paternity leave.)
Article 14 (RSP and SDC definitions)
Article 16 Compensation (specifically, but not limited to, salary schedules including Athletic Directors, department chairs, credentials and certificates that authorize particular kinds of services/instruction, and benefits for all bargaining unit members for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years).
Reviewing appendices, job descriptions and stipend
Partnering with SRTA to review, clarify, and make any necessary minor adjustments to any articles and sections within the collective bargaining agreement.
SRTA members expect rapid resolution to these issues so that time and energy can be returned to careful implementation of impending school closures and reductions in staff.
F.4. (Action) First Interim Fiscal Report
The Second Interim report that must be approved by the Board by March 15, which will include budget updates through January 31. This is a self reported positive report in that it is expected the district can meet its financial obligations through the current year and the two years following .
Board Report (This is the detailed First Interim Report.)
The First Interim Report shows an $6.8M increase in revenue, and an $13M increase in expenditures resulting in adjusting a budget that had $19M in deficit spending to one with $25M in deficit spending.
Changes include:
Increases in LCFF, Federal, State and Local Revenues
Expected Overspending from 2024-25 Adopted Budget
324% overspending on Equipment
21% overspending on Dues and Memberships
20% overspending on Subagreements for Services (Agency employees?)
17% overspending on Books and Supplies
16% overspending on Health and Welfare Benefits
15% overspending on Professional/Consulting Services
12% overspending on Certificated Supervisors and Administrative Salaries
What is the plan with the Draft Staffing Ratio? What will the feedback loop look like? When will this be finished?
In the trenches it seems that belts have been tightened this year to eliminate costs. SRTA is concerned that expenditures for this current year are expected to be $13 million more than budgeted. What explains this? Why is there a $3.5 million increase in staff salaries and benefits between the budget and first interim with no new positions or new contract agreements? Why have Services and Other Operating Expenditures increased by over $8 million dollars? These budgeting discrepancies do not help raise confidence in the management of our district.
There is a general feeling of angst among the Educational Partners of SRCS. Where and when can we expect a timeline and implementation plan to be transparently communicated for all educational partners of SRCS for school closures and the reduction in staff in order to meet the fiscal stabilization necessary for the health of our district? These documents would go a long way to assure folks that things are being well tended to.
F.5. (Discussion/Action) First Read and Possible Waive of Second Read for Board Policy 6158
It is reasonable that SRCS recover as much ADA as possible. Recent changes to Ed Code allow for Short Term Independent Study for students from one day of planned absence. This item updates SRCS policy to abide by this change.
SRTA encourages broad communication and support about Short Term Independent Study, freely giving students the opportunity to complete forms a week or more before a planned absence (whether for medical, personal or travel reasons) so that SRCS can capture ADA for those days.
F.6. Establishment of the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education
New members will be seated and choose their officers for this next year at the next board meeting.
SRCS welcomes Nick Caston, Mark Kirby and Sarah Jenkins to their new positions. Please extend your personal appreciation for service to the departing Ever Flores, Ed Sheffield and Alegria DeLaCruz (before their emails are discontinued.)
EdJoin shows a total of 90 current postings for 144 jobs in SRCS. There are eighteen certificated opening postings for twenty-three positions. There are seventy-two current classified postings for one hundred twenty-one job openings (forty more than last meeting). There are no certificated or classified management positions open.
SRTA welcomes back Ceanne Browne (PHS).
SRTA bids a fond farewell to Brian Deller who has retired from EAHS after twenty years of service.
Changes to classified staff include six new hires and two resignations. They leave taking with them five and a half years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
#
Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Pacific Union College
No Direct Cost
Agreement for Teacher Interns
2
CISCO / DGI Development Group, Inc.
$27,968.96
Smartnet Renewal – technical support and service program for Cisco core elements in district network.
7
Matrix HG, Inc.
$7,058.00
Renewal of contract for preventative maintenance for AC units in networking closets.
12
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
$135,500.00
Contractor will work to provide speech-language assessment and services per IEP to cover for a vacant position and for staff on maternity leave.
Charter
4
Free to Be
$1,350.00
My Life aims to empower youth with knowledge, tools, motivation, and support to build positive self-esteem, develop healthy relationships, learn how to respond appropriately to bullying, make well-thought-out decisions, make positive choices in peer pressure situations, and navigate social media safely. For SR Accelerated Charter students. Paid for with Site LCAP funds.
13
NatureBridge
$23,848.00
Outdoor ed for SR Accelerated Charter students funded by parents.
15
Tools for School / Book Creator
$702.00
An intentionally designed educational tool to improve writing that is inclusive of all ages, learning abilities and learning styles. FACS donation funded.
16
SF Opera Guild
$625.00
Students form SR Charter Arts will engage in a singing lesson, participate in the storytelling, and explore foundational elements of music and drama. Donation funded.
Secondary
3
Jared Scott
$3,000.00
Motivational Speaker for 2 Culture Shift Tour Assemblies at SRMS paid with Site Funds.
5
Panaptic
No Direct Cost
This is to increase the number of MCHS students able to participate in this restorative intervention for an offense of possession of tobacco or THC products. Cost covered by So. Co. Dept of Health
6
Edpuzzle, Inc.
$2,181.67
interactive lessons offer all our students different modalities for increased engagement for HSMS funded by site LCAP.
8
Cintas
$1,000.00
Cintas will provide a weekly industrial towel service and parts washer cleaning, refilling fluid, changing filter, and maintenance. Covered by CTE grant.
9
MobyMax
$4,495.00
English, Newcomer, ELL, ALD and Special Educational teachers use it as a way to address learning gaps and missing academic skills at HSMS. Funded by Site LCAP.
11
Santa Rosa Police Department
$841.12
Security for Commencement Ceremony at MCHS, paid by site funds.
Elementary
10
St. Joseph Health – Northern California LLC
No Direct Cost
Mighty Mouth is a school-based prevention and education dental program that targets children in preschool through sixth grade throughout Sonoma County. This contract is for BHES.
14
CAP Sonoma – Head Start
No Direct Cost
Provides three (3) inclusive preschool seats in the Head Start community preschool classroom at Lewis Early Learning Academy (LELA)
SRTA members are concerned that we are at the one year anniversary of the installation of many solar arrays on our campuses. These are ready for their annual cleaning, and have not yet been utilized.
Students deserve functioning playgrounds, but where is the wisdom of installing a playground when it has the potential of just being utilized for a couple of months, if the site is closed?
If a project comes in under budget, is there a credit from the architects?
G.7. Approval of Appointment to Measure I, Measure L, Measure C, and Measure G Citizens’ Oversight Committees
The Board will consider approving and appointing Edwin Schulze to Measure I, Measure L, Measure C, and Measure G Citizen’s Oversight Committee representing Parents/Guardians of children enrolled in the district.
G.8. Approval of Support Contract with Evidence.dev
Business Intelligence (BI) and easy access to data are critical for driving informed decision-making and achieving the Board’s strategic priorities. Following the June 2024 discontinuation of the Renaissance contract for EDUClimber, the Information and Evaluation team successfully migrated essential data reports to the Evidence.dev platform over the summer. While Evidence.dev offers a robust self-hosted BI solution for administrator reporting, a dedicated support contract is crucial for our success. This contract will provide the Information and Evaluation team with direct customer support and access to dedicated developer resources, offering timely assistance with technical issues and prioritizing the features we need to maximize the platform’s capabilities.
$6,000 ($1,000 per month for 6 months). This is a cost savings as compared to previous solutions.
G.9. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-24 Authorizing Personnel to Sign Orders on District Funds Accounts
This resolution authorizes Simona Hoyos, District Accountant, to sign orders for the payment of lawful expenses of the District on funds at Exchange Bank for the following accounts:
G.10. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-25 Authorizing Personnel to Sign Orders on District Funds Accounts
This will authorize, empower, and update the signatories for District banking. This resolution authorizes Dr. Daisy Morales, Superintendent, to sign orders for the payment of lawful expenses of the District on funds at Exchange Bank for the following accounts:
The Board will consider approval of a support contract with SCHED LLC to provide online scheduling for the Santa Rosa City School employee professional development day on January 31, 2025. One year contract for $7,200.
SRTA members wonder about this expense for a one time use. This is the third platform being used for PD scheduling in the last several years. Staff want excellent communication about offerings and expectations for the day.
G.12. Approval of Ross+Luthin Creative Professional Services Agreement for Design Services: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Signage
Agreement for the Hidden Valley ES (HVES) Services: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Signage for $14,700 from SELPA funds.
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Special Education Report
SRTA members expect the report commissioned from Dr. Gillespie to be shared in this meeting, along with timeline and implementation plans specifying which of his recommendations SRCS is expecting to adopt.
Alternative Education Update
There is a strong need for Alternative placements for secondary students who need more services than our comprehensive schools are able to provide. How can SRCS meet the needs of these students during these tough financial times?
Open Enrollment & Intradistrict Transfers Update
SRCS students are applying to other schools outside our district in case their school is closed. How will SRCS expedite the enrollment and transfer process to retain as many students as possible?
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update (November 2024)
SRTA members would like to understand the expected impact from these drop ins, and how this use of time and resources is evaluated.
Approval of Instructional and Classified Calendars (November 2024)
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Update of Strategic Goals with input from sites (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
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Artículos de la sesión cerrada:
A.1. Comentario público sobre los puntos de la agenda de la sesión cerrada para comentar, envíe un correo electrónico a Melanie Martin a mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Expulsiones de estudiantes (Casos Nos: 2024/25-08, 2024/25-10, 2024/25-12, 2024/25-16)
B. 2. Disciplina/Despido/Liberación de Empleados Públicos
B. 3. Conferencia con el negociador laboral (Nombre del representante designado que asiste: Dra. Vicki Zands (SRCS): nombre de la organización: Teamsters Local 665)
B.4. Conferencia con Asesor Legal – Litigio Anticipado (Número de casos potenciales: 1)
B.5. Evaluación de desempeño de empleados públicos (Cargo del empleado objeto de revisión: Superintendente, Superintendente adjunto, Superintendente asistente, Directores , Vicedirectores, Subdirectores, Directores del distrito, Coordinadores)
C. REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (6:00 p. m.)
D. Comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera de la agenda
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Los comentarios en línea se han suspendido a menos que un miembro de la junta asista de forma remota. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de un posible límite de último minuto de dos o incluso un minuto. En este momento solo se abordan los puntos que NO están en la agenda, con la excepción de los puntos de consentimiento, que pueden comentarse.
Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la junta directiva para aportar la perspectiva de un miembro y compartir experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito.
Comprométase a ver o asistir al menos a una reunión de la junta directiva este año y a hablar sobre los temas de la agenda que le impacten a usted o a sus estudiantes. Los oradores se limitan a aquellos en persona. Los comentarios tienen más impacto cuando están bien expresados, compuestos y razonables.
E. INFORMES
E.1. Informe Santa Rosa 75 de la Asociación de Empleados Escolares de California (CSEA)
Es diciembre. Las negociaciones de la SRCS con la CSEA se pospusieron hasta diciembre. Ahora es el momento de ofrecerles un aumento justo y equitativo. Llevan trabajando sin contrato desde el 1 de noviembre, lo que les permite hacer huelga. Los miembros de SRTA apoyan a nuestro personal de CSEA para exigir un aumento justo ahora.
No hay archivos adjuntos ni detalles proporcionados para este informe.
Las hojas de criterios no son autoexplicativas y no incluyen explicaciones que permitan la comprensión de lo contenido. Los miembros de SRTA y nuestros estudiantes y sus familias están llenos de preguntas cuando revisan los datos en el Criterios de puntuación. Muchos de los criterios juzgan los sitios según decisiones tomadas a nivel de distrito. Estas son algunas de sus reflexiones.
Hay dudas sobre la capacidad declarada de los sitios. SRCS ha utilizado números dramáticamente diferentes para la capacidad del sitio durante los últimos años. Cuando no hay cambios en las instalaciones, ¿por qué cambian estas capacidades?
¿Cómo se consideran positivas para el sitio las mejoras recientes en las instalaciones, mientras que las mejoras históricas se consideran negativas?
La “Diversidad” se calcula como la diferencia de inscripción no duplicada del 50 %. ¿Está des-duplicado lo que consideramos diverso? ¿De dónde vino el punto de referencia del 50%?
¿Cómo se pueden utilizar las inscripciones/transferencias para clasificar las escuelas cuando a algunos sitios se les ha impedido permitir inscripciones/transferencias?
Hay mucha confusión acerca de las líneas de falla. ¿Dónde está la evidencia sobre la ubicación de las líneas de falla? ¿Dónde están los datos de origen que aclaran los requisitos en torno a las fallas y las escuelas?
No se incluyen cantidades ni gastos de transporte que aparentemente variarían entre sitios.
No hay usos alternativos identificados para los sitios. ¿Por qué no se incluye la posibilidad de reubicar la oficina del distrito o una escuela autónoma (para que resida dentro de nuestros límites)?
¿El costo por ft² incluye la superficie de propiedad o el espacio de construcción? Penalizar a los sitios que ocupan mucho espacio en un espacio más pequeño resulta confuso.
F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN
F.1. Aprobación de resolución que reconoce a las escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa como distrito escolar de refugio seguro
Que la Junta reafirma el compromiso inequívoco de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa de garantizar un entorno educativo seguro para todos los estudiantes, sirviendo como un distrito escolar de refugio seguro para los estudiantes y familias amenazados por la aplicación de la ley de inmigración o la discriminación, en la máxima medida prevista por la ley.
Los miembros de SRTA están preocupados por el futuro de nuestros estudiantes indocumentados y por el apoyo federal a la educación, especialmente para los estudiantes con discapacidades.
F.2 y 3. Audiencia pública y aprobación (de acción) sobre los re-abridores de contratos de la SRTA del distrito (Sunshine) para 2025-2027
Los re-abridoress de propuestas iniciales incluyen los siguientes artículos a negociar:
Artículo 11 Disposiciones relativas a los permisos de ausencia (específicamente, pero sin limitarse a ello, la redacción propuesta en torno a los permisos de maternidad y paternidad).
Artículo 16 Remuneración (específicamente, pero sin limitarse a ello, las tablas salariales, incluidos los directores de atletismo, los jefes de departamento, las credenciales y certificados que autorizan determinados tipos de servicios/instrucción, y las prestaciones para todos los miembros de la unidad de negociación para los cursos escolares 2025-2026 y 2026-2027).
Revisión de apéndices, descripciones de puestos y estipendios.
Asociarse con SRTA para revisar, aclarar y hacer cualquier ajuste menor necesario a cualquier artículo y sección dentro del acuerdo de negociación colectiva.
Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor DeepL.com
Los miembros de SRTA esperan una resolución rápida de estos problemas para que se pueda dedicar tiempo y energía a la implementación cuidadosa de los inminentes cierres de escuelas y reducciones de personal.
F.4. (Acción) Primer Informe Fiscal Intermedio
El segundo informe provisional que debe ser aprobado por la Junta antes del 15 de marzo, que incluirá actualizaciones del presupuesto hasta el 31 de enero. Este es un informe positivo autoinformado en el sentido de que se espera que el distrito pueda cumplir con sus obligaciones financieras durante el año en curso y los dos años siguientes.
El primer informe provisional muestra un aumento de $6.8 millones en ingresos y un aumento de $13 millones en gastos, lo que resulta en el ajuste de un presupuesto que tenía $19 millones en gastos deficitarios a uno con $25 millones en gastos deficitarios.
Los cambios incluyen:
Aumentos en LCFF, ingresos federales, estatales y locales
Gasto excesivo esperado del presupuesto adoptado para 2024-25
324% de gasto excesivo en equipos
21% de gasto excesivo en cuotas y membresías
20% de gasto excesivo en subacuerdos de servicios (¿empleados de agencia?)
17% de gasto excesivo en libros y suministros
16% de gasto excesivo en beneficios de salud y bienestar
15% de gasto excesivo en servicios profesionales/de consultoría
12% de gasto excesivo en supervisores certificados y salarios administrativos
En las trincheras parece que este año se han apretado el cinturón para eliminar costes. A SRTA le preocupa que se espera que los gastos para este año en curso sean $13 millones más de lo presupuestado. Esto es más de lo que pretendemos reducir con el cierre de escuelas. ¿Cómo podemos aumentar tanto nuestro gasto mientras decimos que necesitamos hacer recortes críticos? ¿Qué explica estos 13 millones de dólares adicionales en gastos? ¿Por qué hay un aumento de $3.5 millones en los salarios y beneficios del personal entre el presupuesto y el primer período interino sin nuevos puestos ni nuevos acuerdos contractuales? ¿Por qué los Servicios y Otros Gastos Operativos han aumentado en más de $8 millones de dólares? Estas discrepancias presupuestarias no ayudan a aumentar la confianza en la gestión de nuestro distrito.
Existe un sentimiento general de angustia entre los Socios Educativos de la SRCS. ¿Dónde y cuándo podemos esperar que se comunique de manera transparente un cronograma y un plan de implementación a todos los socios educativos de SRCS para el cierre de escuelas y la reducción de personal a fin de cumplir con la estabilización fiscal necesaria para la salud de nuestro distrito? Estos documentos contribuirían en gran medida a garantizar a la gente que todo está bien atendido.
F.5. (Discusión/Acción) Primera lectura y posible exención de la segunda lectura para la Política de la Junta 6158
Es razonable que SRCS recupere la mayor cantidad de ADA posible. Los cambios recientes al Código de Educación permiten estudios independientes a corto plazo para los estudiantes a partir de un día de ausencia planificada. Este artículo actualiza la política de SRCS para cumplir con este cambio.
SRTA fomenta una amplia comunicación y apoyo sobre los estudios independientes a corto plazo, brindando gratuitamente a los estudiantes la oportunidad de completar formularios una semana o más antes de una ausencia planificada (ya sea por razones médicas, personales o de viaje) para que SRCS pueda capturar la ADA para esos días.
F.6. Establecimiento de la Reunión Organizativa Anual de la Junta de Educación
Los nuevos miembros tomarán asiento y elegirán a sus funcionarios para el próximo año en la próxima reunión de la junta directiva.
SRCS da la bienvenida a Nick Caston, Mark Kirby y Sarah Jenkins a sus nuevos puestos. Extienda su agradecimiento personal por el servicio a los salientes Ever Flores, Ed Sheffield y Alegria DeLaCruz (antes de que se suspendan sus correos electrónicos).
EdJoin muestra un total de 90 publicaciones actuales para 144 puestos de trabajo en SRCS. Hay dieciocho puestos de apertura certificados para veintitrés puestos. Hay setenta y dos anuncios clasificados actuales para ciento veintiún puestos vacantes (cuarenta más que la última reunión). No hay puestos directivos certificados o clasificados abiertos.
SRTA le da la bienvenida a Cainne Browne (PHS).
SRTA se despide con cariño de Brian Deller, quien se jubiló de EAHS después de veinte años de servicio.
Los cambios en el personal clasificado incluye seis nuevas contrataciones y dos renuncias. Se llevan cinco años y medio de conocimiento y servicio a nuestro personal y estudiantes.
G.5. Aprobación de Contratos
Resumen
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Proveedor
Costo
Descripción
Distrito
1
Pacific Union Colleg
Sin costo directo
Convenio para Pasantes de Maestros
2
CISCO/DGI Development Group, Inc.
$27.968,96
Renovación de Smartnet: programa de servicio y soporte técnico para los elementos centrales de Cisco en la red del distrito.
7
Matriz HG, Inc.
$7,058.00
Renovación de contrato de mantenimiento preventivo de unidades de aire acondicionado en armarios de redes.
12
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
$135,500.00
El contratista trabajará para brindar servicios y evaluaciones del habla y el lenguaje según el IEP para cubrir un puesto vacante y para el personal en licencia de maternidad.
Carta
4
Free to Be
$1,350.00
My Life tiene como objetivo capacitar a los jóvenes con conocimientos, herramientas, motivación y apoyo para desarrollar una autoestima positiva, desarrollar relaciones saludables, aprender a responder adecuadamente al acoso, tomar decisiones bien pensadas, tomar decisiones positivas en situaciones de presión de grupo, y navegar por las redes sociales de forma segura. Para estudiantes de SR Accelerated Charter. Pagado con fondos LCAP del sitio.
13
NatureBridge
$23,848.00
Educación al aire libre para estudiantes de SR Accelerated Charter financiada por los padres.
15
Tools for School / Book Creator
$702.00
Una herramienta educativa diseñada intencionalmente para mejorar la escritura que incluye todas las edades, habilidades y estilos de aprendizaje. Donación FACS financiada.
16
SF Opera Guild
$625.00
Los estudiantes de SR Charter Arts participarán en una lección de canto, participarán en la narración de historias y explorarán elementos fundamentales de la música y el teatro. Financiado por donación.
Secundario
3
Jared Scott
$3,000.00
Orador motivacional para 2 Asambleas de Gira de Cambio Cultural en SRMS pagadas con fondos del sitio.
5
Panaptic
Sin costo directo
Esto es para aumentar la cantidad de estudiantes de MCHS que pueden participar en esta intervención restaurativa por un delito de posesión de tabaco o productos de THC. Costo cubierto por So. Departamento de Salud del Condado
6
Edpuzzle, Inc.
$2,181.67
Las lecciones interactivas ofrecen a todos nuestros estudiantes diferentes modalidades para una mayor participación en HSMS financiado por el LCAP del sitio.
8
Cintas
$1,000.00
Cintas brindará un servicio semanal de limpieza de toallas industriales y lavadoras de repuestos, recarga de líquido, cambio de filtro y mantenimiento. Cubierto por subvención CTE.
9
MobyMax
$4,495.00
Los maestros de inglés, recién llegados, ELL, ALD y educación especial lo utilizan como una forma de abordar las brechas de aprendizaje y las habilidades académicas faltantes en HSMS. Financiado por el LCAP del sitio.
11
Santa Rosa Police Department
$841.12
Seguridad para la ceremonia de graduación en MCHS, pagada con fondos del sitio.
Elemental
10
St. Joseph Health – Northern California LLC
Sin costo directo
Mighty Mouth es un programa dental de educación y prevención escolar dirigido a niños desde preescolar hasta sexto grado en todo el condado de Sonoma. Este contrato es para BHES.
14
CAP Sonoma – Head Start
Sin costo directo
Proporciona tres (3) asientos de preescolar inclusivo en el aula de preescolar comunitaria de Head Start en Lewis Early Learning Academy (LELA)
A los miembros de SRTA les preocupa que estemos en el primer aniversario de la instalación de muchos paneles solares en nuestros campus. Estos están listos para su limpieza anual y aún no han sido utilizados.
Los estudiantes merecen parques infantiles que funcionen, pero ¿dónde está la sabiduría de instalar un parque infantil cuando tiene el potencial de ser utilizado sólo durante un par de meses, si el sitio será cerrado?
Si un proyecto no alcanza el presupuesto, ¿hay un crédito de los arquitectos?
G.7. Aprobación del nombramiento para los Comités de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida I, la Medida L, la Medida C y la Medida G
La Junta considerará aprobar y nombrar a Edwin Schulze para el Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida I, la Medida L, la Medida C y la Medida G en representación de los padres/tutores de los niños inscritos en el distrito.
G.8. Aprobación del contrato de apoyo con Evidence.dev
La inteligencia empresarial (BI) y el fácil acceso a los datos son fundamentales para impulsar la toma de decisiones informadas y lograr las prioridades estratégicas de la Junta. Tras la interrupción del contrato Renaissance para EDUClimber en junio de 2024, el equipo de Información y Evaluación migró con éxito informes de datos esenciales a la plataforma Evidence.dev durante el verano. Si bien Evidence.dev ofrece una sólida solución de BI auto hospedada para generar informes de administrador, un contrato de apoyo dedicado es crucial para nuestro éxito. Este contrato proporcionará al equipo de Información y Evaluación apoyo directo al cliente y acceso a recursos dedicados para desarrolladores, ofreciendo asistencia oportuna con problemas técnicos y priorizando las características que necesitamos para maximizar las capacidades de la plataforma.
$6,000 ($1,000 por mes durante 6 meses). Esto supone un ahorro de costes en comparación con soluciones anteriores.
G.9. Aprobación de la Resolución 2024/25-24 Autorizando al Personal para Firmar Órdenes sobre Cuentas de Fondos Distritales
Esta resolución autoriza a Simona Hoyos, Contadora Distrital, a firmar órdenes para el pago de gastos legales del Distrito sobre fondos en el Banco de Cambio para las siguientes cuentas:
Cuenta de efectivo rotativa para cuidado infantil (XXXXXX9938)
Cuenta de compensación de distrito (XXXX3017)
Cuenta de efectivo rotatoria del distrito (XXXX6392)
G.10. Aprobación de la Resolución 2024/25-25 Autorizando al Personal para Firmar Órdenes sobre Cuentas de Fondos Distritales
Esto autorizará, empoderará y actualizará a los firmantes de la banca distrital. Esta resolución autoriza a la Dra. Daisy Morales, Superintendente, a firmar órdenes para el pago de gastos legales del Distrito sobre fondos en Exchange Bank para las siguientes cuentas:
Cuenta de efectivo rotativa para cuidado infantil (XXXXXX9938)
Cuenta de compensación de distrito (XXXXXX3017)
Cuenta de efectivo rotatoria del distrito (XXXXXX6392)
La Junta considerará la aprobación de un contrato de apoyo con SCHED LLC para proporcionar programación en línea para el día de desarrollo profesional de los empleados de Santa Rosa City School el 31 de enero de 2025. Contrato de un año por $7,200.
Los miembros de SRTA se preguntan acerca de este gasto por un solo uso. Esta es la tercera plataforma que se utiliza para la programación de PD en los últimos años. El personal desea una excelente comunicación sobre las ofertas y expectativas del día.
G.12. Aprobación del acuerdo de servicios profesionales creativos de Ross+Luthin para servicios de diseño: señalización del programa para personas sordas y con problemas de audición
Acuerdo para los servicios de Hidden Valley ES (HVES): señalización del programa para personas sordas y con problemas de audición por $14,700 de fondos SELPA.
J.1. Temas futuros de discusión de la junta directiva (no incluidos en esta agenda)
Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.
Informe de educación especial
Los miembros de SRTA esperan que el informe encargado al Dr. Gillespie se comparta en esta reunión, junto con el cronograma y los planes de implementación que especifiquen cuáles de sus recomendaciones SRCS espera adoptar.
Actualización sobre educación alternativa
Existe una gran necesidad de ubicaciones alternativas para estudiantes de secundaria que necesitan más servicios de los que nuestras escuelas integrales pueden brindar. ¿Cómo puede SRCS satisfacer las necesidades de estos estudiantes durante estos tiempos financieros difíciles?
Actualización de inscripción abierta y transferencias dentro del distrito
Los estudiantes de SRCS están solicitando ingreso a otras escuelas fuera de nuestro distrito en caso de que su escuela esté cerrada. ¿Cómo acelerará SRCS el proceso de inscripción y transferencia para retener la mayor cantidad de estudiantes posible?
SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:
Actualización de la gira de escucha y aprendizaje del superintendente Morales (noviembre de 2024)
A los miembros de SRTA les gustaría comprender el impacto esperado de estas visitas sin cita previa y cómo se evalúa este uso de tiempo y recursos.
Aprobación de Calendarios Instructivos y Clasificados (noviembre 2024)
Audiencia pública y aprobación de la propuesta “Sunshine” 665 de Teamsters Union (retrasada desde octubre de 2024)
Primer Borrador del Plan de Seguridad Distrital (retrasado desde septiembre de 2024)
Actualización de la Junta sobre los objetivos estratégicos con aportes de los sitios (comenzó en junio de 2024)
Compartir los planes de soporte para contrataciones de PIP y Exención de plazo variable. (Solicitud de la junta 14/8/24)
Compartir el Plan Maestro EL actualizado con las expectativas de implementación
Compartir el Plan Maestro de la Biblioteca con las expectativas de implementación
Cerrar oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
Decisión de unificación/redistribución de distritos
Cambio de nombre de sitios Actualización/Decisión
Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge
Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, las ganancias de la venta de la propiedad de Fir Ridge seguirán estancadas y perdiendo valor a medida que el costo de la vivienda continúa aumentando. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener al personal de CSEA. El impacto potencial de los fondos disminuye a medida que pasa el tiempo.
Política de voz estudiantil
Actualización BEST Plus
¿SRCS todavía se identifica como un distrito BEST Plus?
B. 2. Conference With Labor Negotiator (Name of designated rep attending: Dr. Vicki Zands (SRCS): name of organization: Teamsters Local 665)
B.3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case name: OAH Case No. 2024081056)
OAH Cases are related to Special Education. CV references Civil Cases.
B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1)
B.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (James Monroe Elementary School and Piner High School)
James Monroe Elementary School
Natalie Garcia Medel, Student of the Month
Jennifer Wan Nash, Classified Employee of the Month
Jamie Martinez, Certificated Employee of the Month
Piner High School
Bianca Valdivia Hernandez, Student of the Month
Antonio Chavez, Classified Employee of the Month
Maureen McCabe, Certificated Employee of the Month
SRTA extends a special invitation to the JMES and PHS staff to attend this meeting to celebrate your own.
Having something available and having a comprehensive implementation plan that actually utilizes it are very different metrics. (Panorama Playbook, Toolkit)
Complete is checked while also stating that things are not functioning at all sites. (Safe School Ambassadors, staff training on Restorative Practices and de-escalation. )
Establishing equitable staffing ratios is marked complete while the description states the work is in progress.
The need continues for an implementation plan to support the ability of each site staff to dive into their data.
SRTA wonders about data that shows the impact these efforts have made on campuses to address safety concerns.
SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended unless a board member is attending remotely. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible last minute two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time, with the exception of consent items, which may be commented on.
Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Kid Street Charter School Charter Renewal
The Board originally approved the charter for the operation of Kid Street Charter School on April 14, 1999. The Charter School has been in operation in Santa Rosa for nearly 25 years.
Staff recommends the board grant renewal of Kid Street charter school for a term of five (5) years (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2020)
SRTA has no issue with the renewal of this charter. Transparency would be appreciated around the financial implications of this agreement, specifically in regards to the Special Services provided by SRCS to the students of Kid Street.
F.2 (Action) Resolution Recognizing November 14, 2024 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
To commemorate this day, our community, along with school districts across the nation, participate in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Our community partner, Safe Routes to School – Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, provides resources for schools and community groups to support this effort. More information can be found on their websiteHERE.
F.3. (Action) Final Board Strategic Priorities – Engage, Empower, Embrace
In order to accomplish the vision and mission of our district, we need a strategic plan that guides the district and the decisions of the Superintendent, staff, and the Board of Education. At Santa Rosa City Schools, we are committed to embracing, empowering, and engaging every student to reach their fullest potential. By fostering a school environment centered on acceptance, belonging, and safety, we ensure that all students experience high levels of academic achievement in an equitable and inclusive setting. Our strategic priorities embrace the diversity and individuality of each student by integrating culturally relevant content, anti-racist practices, and meaningful relationships into our curriculum. Through these actions, we empower our students and staff to actively shape an innovative, supportive, and thriving school community. A community where every student is valued, seen, heard, understood, and equipped to be their best and achieve their goals.
At SRCS we’re cultivating a community. The final Board Strategic Priorities that align with the District’s values of Engage, Empower and Embrace are attached for the Board’s consideration.
Presentation Revisit/Review/Re-Do for Next FIVE Years: 1. R … 2. E … 3. S … 4. P … 5. E … 6. C … 7. T … appear to need to be flushed out. Similarly, thinning the 7 strategic Goals to the three values is suggested. For each of the Es, we Gave a Description/Provided Objectives/Suggested Actions for Next FIVE Years, which CENTER our: 1. S … 2. T … 3. U … 4. D … 5. E … 6. N … 7. T … 8. S …
FINAL Priorities This document centers on Engage, Empower, and Embrace.
This does not appear to be a final draft ready for approval.
SRTA supports the board setting a specific focus of the district that includes metrics, for both the long and short term. A timeline for future revisions would wisely take into account the three year LCAP cycle so that it can be built and annually revised in unison with the priorities set by the board. Originally the board spent several sessions over a summer for the adoption. This more recent work has had only one meeting.
SRTA is unaware of the board officially adopting “Engage, Empower, Embrace” as the “values” of SRCS.
The prior Strategic Plan was all things for all students. Therefore everything qualifies as a priority. Unfortunately, funding is not available to meet all the goals. As SRCS goes through the process of permanently diminishing expenses, guidance from the board establishing the essential core mission of the district would be helpful.
It is hoped that concise clarity in communication takes precedence over any acronyms.
F.4. (Discussion) Restorative Framework
SRCS cultivates an inclusive environment through restorative practices that emphasize growth and healing. We prioritize creating safe spaces where all voices matter, strengthening meaningful connections, empathy and accountability. Incidents of harm and conflict are shifted into opportunities for learning, enhancing academic achievement, decision-making, and community relationships. The need for a unified approach to restoration, and a system of metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of our services have been identified.
This framework under construction will reflect the unified program of restorative services, content, essential components and metrics implemented across our district by grade bands.
Presentation SEL Competencies are listed by grade band. Data on individual and group restorative events are included.
FrameworkCalls out the California Community Schools model. Three goals are (1) Build Sustainable Restorative Infrastructure, (2) Reduce Disciplinary Disparities Through Equitable Practices, and (3) Foster Positive School Climate and Culture. There appears to be a first draft of a table that includes space for Competencies, Content/Skills, Learning Objectives and Assessments for each grade band.
SRTA members attended Restorative training and were told that actions have consequences. It was explained that restorative practices were to come after consequences had begun. If requested by the student, consequences would be paused for restorative work. If the work was not successfully completed, it is expected that the consequences would resume. Is this still an expectation of SRCS?
This framework and the review of essential metrics seem like an integral part of both the site and district Safety Plan.
How are the CASEL Competencies incorporated into the student experience?
What resources can be expected to be available to support these efforts?
Is implementation of this framework intended for initial implementation for the elementary sites that have been identified as eligible for the Community Schools grant?
F.5. (Discussion/Action) Child Care Fees
The fiscal stabilization plan approved in June included necessary rate adjustments for the district provided child care program, an integral part of our continuum of after-school services supporting students and families. The committee was informed that rates had not been changed in years, and the program was running at a deficit. There was no specific information provided.
This update highlights key areas of the program:
Rate Increase for Sustainability: Starting November 1, 2024, new rates were established to support a self-sustaining program while maintaining high-quality care for students. Rates for under 12 hours per week were raised 15%, while those using over 12 hours per week were increased 8.6%.
Parent Communication and Feedback: Messaging about proposed rate changes was distributed to families in early August. After reviewing parent input and analyzing costs, the final rates reflect a balanced approach to sustain the program effectively.
Comprehensive Child Care Services: The program includes after-school care for TK-6 students, as well as winter, spring, and summer camps, with a dedicated staff team across six school sites.
Implementation was delayed from October 1st to November 1st to provide families more time to make adjustments.
Free Infant & Toddler program at Ridgway Child Care (3) and After school programs at CCLA (69), PTES (79), HVES (117), SRCArts (73), FACS (88). Total of 30 staff at six sites serving 429 students. This is an increase of 94 students with a decrease of 7.9 FTE positions.
Summative data is not included, to make the projected financial situation of the program transparent after these changes.
SRCS employees who utilize the pretax deduction to cover this expense are frustrated with the multiple week delay in receiving their funds, every month, far after the due date to pay their childcare fees.
F.6. and 7. Public Hearing and Acceptance of Santa Rosa Teachers Associations (SRTA) Contract Reopeners (Sunshine) for 25-27
The articles below were previously agreed upon in Article 18 of the 2024-2027 CBA approved in June 2024. The initial proposal reopeners includes the following articles to negotiate:
Article 16–Salary
Article 14.6.1(e) Definitions of RSP and SDC students as they pertain to the caseload caps.
Article 11: If proposed language around maternity and paternity leave does not pass, language around additional days and support for new parents.
SRTA looks forward to productive negotiations with the district.
F.8. (Action) Approval of Additional Meeting for the 2024 Board Meeting Calendar
During a regular election year, the governing board of each school district shall hold an annual organizational meeting within a 15-day period that commences with the second Friday in December following the election, therefore requiring the Board of Education to hold an additional meeting on December 18, 2024.
EdJoin shows a total of 87 current postings for 101 jobs in SRCS. There are twenty certificated openings (the same as the last meeting.) There is one certificated management openings posted. There are sixty-nine current classified postings for eighty job openings (sixty-seven less than last meeting). There are no classified management positions open.
SRTA welcomes Colette Scafani (SRHS), Erika De La Rosa-Smith (HCMS), Emma Burgess (SRHS), Patrick Madison (MCHS) and Mikayla Bell (LELA). One more certificated staff added additional FTE. Welcome back to Samuel Prohoroff (LBES) and Jennifer Van Loben Sels (SPSV).
SRTA bids farewell to Edward Benbow who has retired from HSMS after nine years of service.
Administrative movements include new hire Justin Tomola as AP at MCHS, TarynReynolds’ promotion to Program Manager, Roseanne Muldoon as Interim Principal of Biella and Simona Hoyos was promoted to District Accountant. Michael Jablonski was transferred to Principal at SLES.
Changes to classified staff include seven new hires, two probationary releases, three resignations and one retirement. They leave taking with them twenty-two years of knowledge and service to our staff and students.
There is one supervisory resignation.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
8
Redwood Empire Food Bank
$15,000.00
REFB will provide meal counting training, summer meal service site procedures for volunteers, and site monitoring in alignment with summer meal program monitoring at community feeding sites.
9
Deal Real Foods
$150,000.00
For direct purchase of food (cooked marinated meats, tamales, and pupusas) to realize greater savings for CNS.
10
Daylight Foods
$150,000.00
Fresh produce for CNS.
11
Amarosa Academy Meal Service Interagency
Cost Neutral
CNS will provide reimbursable meals to the Amarosa Academy students each day. Amarosa Academy site staff will collect meal counts, and SRCS will claim the meals.
Elementary
6
Explore Learning
$3,836.00
Two apps: Reflex, which is a gamified basic math fact fluency and Frax, which develops conceptual understanding of fractions for PTES.
7
Deaf Ninja / Kyle Schulze
$3,500.00
Kyle is a deaf motivational speaker for HVES.
14
School Garden Network
No Direct Cost
Development of a site plan, and materials and supplies to support the garden at SLES, and instructional resources to support staff with connecting the garden to classroom instruction and activities.
15
Westminster Woods
$25,000.00
Outdoor Ed for SLES, $15,000 funded by the Parent Organization and $10,000 from SPSA.
17
Paws for Healing, Inc.
No Direct Cost
To make reading an enjoyable experience and to enhance children’s literacy skills through reading buddies, one-on-one attention, opportunity and bonus programs for HVES.
Secondary
1
Chris Alexander
$2,000.00
Piano Accompaniment for MHS.
2
Amanda McFadden
$600.00
Piano Accompaniment for MHS.
3
Janet Kay Bertoli
$2,400.00
Piano Accompaniment for MHS.
4
Sonoma State University (University Center)
No Direct Cost
Academic and support services offered by EAHS and SSU to carry out the development and implementation of the University Center
5
Magic Mirror
$1,365.63
Photo Booth For Homecoming Dance MHS
13
LifeTouch
No Direct Cost
Providing ID and Yearbook photos for all students and staff for SRHS.
16
Paxton Patterson
$3,800.00
Online learning management system for SRMS students enrolled in the Exploring College and Careers course funded by CTE Incentive Grant
Charter
12
Sonoma Land Trust
No Direct Cost
Transportation cost for a field trip to the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge for FACS.
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) mandates that public records be open for inspection and that public agencies provide copies of records upon request, with a few exceptions. The volume and complexity of records requests for our district has grown significantly, requiring a solution that can improve both the efficiency and transparency of our response process. Implementing NextRequest, a cloud-based public records request management platform, will provide our district with the tools to streamline, track, and respond to CPRA requests more effectively.
SRTA wonders how many CPRA requests the district gets and the expected cost of meeting those requests.
G.8.and 9 Declaration of Obsolete Equipment and Authorization to Sell
The Board will consider approval of Resolution 2024/25-21 to declare two (2) portables at Santa Rosa High School as surplus and further authorize staff to sell the portables for $1 each.
SRTA is aware of the difficulty to attract and retain teachers, and the impact this has on SRCS’s ability to offer a full range of courses taught by appropriately credentialed teachers.
G.12. Approval of Master Agreement for Special Education Services for Students from Out of District
This Master Agreement will be used when other districts agree to place students in SRCS programs, in a fee for service and delineates the responsibilities of each party. The Program Cost that the neighboring districts will pay varies depending upon the SRCS Program.
J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
First Interim Report
Superintendent Morales’ Listening and Learning Tour Update
Approval of Instructional and Classified Calendars
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Public Hearing and Approval of Teamsters Union 665 “Sunshine” Proposal (delayed from Oct 2024)
First Draft of the District Safety Plan (delayed from September 2024)
Board Revision of Strategic Goals (begun June 2024)
Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
Sharing the updated EL Master Plan with implementation expectations
Sharing the Library Master Plan with implementation expectation
Officially Closing Learning House
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?
