B.4. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-14 and 20)
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 Santa Rosa Middle School and Hilliard Comstock Middle School)
Santa Rosa Middle School
Evelyn Ortiz Dominguez, Student of the Month
Roya Moslem, Classified Employee of the Month
Katie-Lauren Dunbar, Certificated Employee of the Month
Hilliard Comstock Middle School
Karen Flores, Student of the Month
Cristina Arteaga Gutierrez, Classified Employee of the Month
Kwici Khamthee, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of SRMS and HCMS to attend this meeting to honor your own.
D.6. Safety Report
Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
Members are encouraged to share personal understandings of how these pillars are essential to improving the student experience with SRCS. There is appreciation that the last round of negotiations was productive. SRTA members expect to end this school year with a ratified new contract. This requires prompt resolution to remaining outstanding items.
SRTA is standing firm on our Four Pillars:
Safe Schools for All
Our schools must be safe for all students and staff.
Provide adequate trained security personnel at secondary sites.
Create a District Safety Committee. to adopt a comprehensive “School Safety Plan” and an “Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.”
Arrest and expel students that have weapons on our campuses.
Provide First aid equipment and walkie talkies to all staff
The District will provide a procedure for reporting alleged unsafe and unhealthy conditions to management.
Upon notification, the District shall eliminate or correct unsafe or hazardous working conditions
Mental Health Support
The mental health and social-emotional needs of students and staff must be cared for.
Decrease school counselors ratio
Limit School Psych caseload
The District shall offer mental health and trauma support services to students who experience assault, battery, or who are witness to a traumatic event
Prevent Violence
Preventing violence before it occurs must be a focus for all schools.
The District shall provide professional development on a voluntary basis to unit members wishing training on how to subdue assaultive students, break up fights between students, and to use conflict intervention skills
Create and maintain a Site safety plan at each site to address the prevention of school and worksite crime and violence and that promotes safety, a positive school and worksite climate, has high standards of student conduct, contains school-wide expectations, and contains progressive discipline plans for student behavior.
The district will follow ed-code regarding discipline and suspension.
Relevant and Engaging Schools
Schools must be relevant and engaging. We must be able to attract and retain the best teachers to connect with students.
Reduce K classes to 26
Cap combo classes at 20 K-3 and 26 4th -6th
Increase salary to $6000 per cell in 24/25 with 4% increases in 25/26 and 27/28
Increase health care contribution to 100% for individuals, 65% for employee plus one and 55% for families with additional increases the following years.
Increase pay for elementary Lead Teachers who keep students safe while site admin is absent
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
There is a clear system for honoring special days and months with resolutions. There is no system for encouraging action to back up these resolutions. Only a fraction of stakeholders tune into board meetings, and their hearing a resolution has little impact.
It is time to hone our focus and energies to establish systems for implementing identified essential actions for the district.
F.1. (Action) Resolution for May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
There is a rich history and struggles of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the U.S. with significant contributions. There is acknowledgment of discriminatory laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act and the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII and ongoing challenges of racism. Despite adversity, this resolution celebrates AAPI Heritage Month, focusing on the theme of “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation” and the importance of recognizing and empowering AAPI contributions.
F.2. (Action) Resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024
Teachers shape the future by educating and inspiring students across various fields. Their role is crucial in molding young minds and fostering growth in our community. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s essential to recognize their dedication and the profound impact they have on individuals and society. Teachers serve as role models, imparting knowledge, guidance, and encouragement to students, ultimately shaping their paths and instilling a sense of dedication and possibility. Their influence extends far beyond the classroom, making them invaluable contributors to our collective future.
F.3. (Action) Resolution for Classified School Employee Week May 19-25, 2024
These individuals play essential roles in the daily functioning of Santa Rosa City Schools, ensuring operations run smoothly and students receive necessary support. Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have shown exceptional dedication in maintaining school safety, providing services, and supporting the educational community. Let’s express our gratitude to these dedicated employees for their commitment to our schools’ success.
F.4. (Action) Resolution Recognizing Guest Teacher Appreciation in May 2024
Among our 329 Guest Teachers, many have served Santa Rosa City Schools for more than 25 years. Approximately 11% of them have been with us for over a decade. Some are retired teachers who return to support us. These educational heroes have covered nearly 12,000 classroom assignments, ensuring productive learning even on short notice. Despite the challenges of their role, they prioritize the educational needs of our students. Thank you to our Guest Teachers for being invaluable members of our educational team.
SRCS utilizes two surveys to assess student and staff well-being: the Panorama Education Survey for social-emotional learning (SEL) and the YouthTruth Culture and Climate Survey for students, families, and staff.
The Panorama Survey, implemented since fall 2021, assesses student SEL and guides interventions through a strengths-based approach. It supports SRCS’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) by identifying students in need and informing Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.
The YouthTruth survey, sponsored by Sonoma County Office of Education and community organizations, gathers anonymous feedback on engagement, relationships, and academic challenges. Since spring 2019, SRCS has used this data to enhance school experiences, inform the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and measure the efficacy of various actions.
Additionally, SRCS analyzes discipline and attendance data to inform decision-making on policies, programs, services, and budgets. This holistic approach aims to foster a deeper understanding of district-wide trends and support ongoing improvement efforts.
Panorama data shows student self assessment of social-emotional health drops as age increases. Students identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native as well as EL and at risk for long term EL are far below other groups.
Youth Truth data shows a consistent decrease in perception of feeling safe at school.
Suspension data shows 6% of students have been suspended this year. 73% of those were only suspended once. One in seven American Indian and Alaska Native students (14%) has been suspended. The most common reasons for suspensions are physical injury and intoxication. In general, last year’s numbers were much higher, and this year’s rates are similar to the year before that.
27% of students are Chronically Absent, meaning they miss more than 10% of school days. American Indian and Alaska Native students are the most likely to miss more than 20% of school days.
The presentation of this data is appreciated. Without the context of programs and systems in place, it all leads to questions of “Now what?”
F.5. & 6. Public Hearing/(Action) Approval of Resolution No. 2023/24-35 Elementary District and No. 2023/24-36 High District to Establish/Increase SRCS Developer Fee Rates
Fee rate maximums are set by the state. The district can only charge what is justified by a study. Total fees are split 70% elementary and 30% secondary. Generally speaking, the State “matches” (roughly doubles) each dollar of developer fee money the District receives. To achieve the same “match” without developer fees, the District would need to rely on finding additional funding from other local sources, such as bonds. Developer fees for the last 3 years:
EdJoin shows a total of 101 current postings for 165 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 25 certificated openings (two more than the last meeting.) There are three certificated management openings (three less than the last meeting.) There are 80 current classified postings (sixty-four less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) Eighty of these positions are for assistants and paraprofessionals.
There is still an issue with EdJoin showing Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings within the SRCS search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School.
SRTA bids farewell to two folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Morgan Vermeulen (RVMS) and Fan Wang (RVMS) leave us with a combined three years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.
SRTA congratulates Duane Johnston who has retired after eleven years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid retirement!
Administrative resignations include John Kennedy (PHS), Katheryn McLaughlin (SRMS), and Tim Zalunardo (Director Ed Services.) They take thirty-six and a half years of institutional knowledge with them.
This month’s changes to classified staff include two hires, and two resignations. Thank you for your four years, eight months and fifteen days of service.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
SS = Summer School program
#
Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Sunbelt Staffing
$41,000
Replace contract for another provider to meet student SLP needs for unstaffed position
3
Santa Rosa Plaza
$2,100
Posters for summer school in Santa Rosa Mall (ELOP funded)
Elementary
6
Santa Rosa Junior College
$1,633
HVES to have SRJC staff member provide ASL tp students and families (SELPA funded)
7
City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks
$27,203
Summer services for 400 students
Secondary
2
SDI Innovations
$44,287
SRHS for student planners for next year. (Title I funded)
4
Jubilee Jumps
$3,899
PHS rental for Senior Day (ASB funded)
5
Edia
$3,000
PHS end of year pilot for software for math practice and assessment – (district LCAP funded)
G.12. Approval of Resolution No. 2023/24-59, Lease-Leaseback Agreements for District Office & Education Center Central Receiving Warehouse
This Resolution approves the award of a contract to Arntz Builders, Inc. as the lease-leaseback contractor for the Project. At this time, the contracts authorize $5,000 for preconstruction services. Once GMP pricing is finalized, an amendment will be brought back for Board approval and/or ratification for construction costs.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Resolution recognizing May as Speech and Language Pathologists Month (5/8/24)
Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month (5/8/24)
Resolution for School Nurse Day (5/8/24)
Safe Routes to Schools Update (5/8/24)
Parcel Tax (5/8/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff. The potential of the funds diminishes as time passes.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
What metrics are used to evaluate the effectiveness of these measures?
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
Members are encouraged to share personal understandings of how these pillars are essential to improving the student experience with SRCS. There is appreciation that the last round of negotiations was productive. SRTA members expect to end this school year with a ratified new contract. This requires prompt resolution to remaining outstanding items.
SRTA is standing firm on our Four Pillars:
Safe Schools for All
Our schools must be safe for all students and staff.
Provide adequate trained security personnel at secondary sites.
Create a District Safety Committee. to adopt a comprehensive “School Safety Plan” and an “Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.”
Arrest and expel students that have weapons on our campuses.
Provide First aid equipment and walkie talkies to all staff
The District will provide a procedure for reporting alleged unsafe and unhealthy conditions to management.
Upon notification, the District shall eliminate or correct unsafe or hazardous working conditions
Mental Health Support
The mental health and social-emotional needs of students and staff must be cared for.
Decrease school counselors ratio
Limit School Psych caseload
The District shall offer mental health and trauma support services to students who experience assault, battery, or who are witness to a traumatic event
Prevent Violence
Preventing violence before it occurs must be a focus for all schools.
The District shall provide professional development on a voluntary basis to unit members wishing training on how to subdue assaultive students, break up fights between students, and to use conflict intervention skills
Create and maintain a Site safety plan at each site to address the prevention of school and worksite crime and violence and that promotes safety, a positive school and worksite climate, has high standards of student conduct, contains school-wide expectations, and contains progressive discipline plans for student behavior.
The district will follow ed-code regarding discipline and suspension.
Relevant and Engaging Schools
Schools must be relevant and engaging. We must be able to attract and retain the best teachers to connect with students.
Reduce K classes to 26
Cap combo classes at 20 K-3 and 26 4th -6th
Increase salary to $6000 per cell in 24/25 with 4% increases in 25/26 and 27/28
Increase health care contribution to 100% for individuals, 65% for employee plus one and 55% for families with additional increases the following years.
Increase pay for elementary Lead Teachers who keep students safe while site admin is absent
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Resolution in Support of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Board will recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an official resolution reflecting the Board’s continued commitment to work within the community to effect change and communicate support for survivors and encourages all faculty, staff, and students to increase their knowledge of the many types of sexual violence and promote an environment of mutual respect and dignity in and outside of their campuses.
F.2. (Action) Resolution Celebrating Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Professionals week of April 29 through May 3, 2024
The District will celebrate School Food Hero Day on Friday, May 3, 2024. This is a chance to showcase the difference child nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. School Food Hero Day and School Nutrition Employee week provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school cafeterias. This resolution is for Santa Rosa City Schools Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Professionals for the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024.
This report would benefit from including statistical evidence to demonstrate the progress of the department. In reviewing the personnel reports, CNS has hired seven people this year while having two retirements. There have been no resignations. They have also been able to promote two people within the department to lead positions.
The report does not explain how the millions of dollars of new equipment will support the department in meeting their goals.
There is also no information on how CNS will continue to feed students during the bond funded work at the District Office site.
Hopefully SRCS will include students at all levels in the meal planning and taste testing. There is significant room for improvement in student satisfaction with meal choices and quality.
SRTA encourages the CNS leadership and the Board to visit sites often and eat the currently available meals with our students.
F.4.& 5 Public Hearing and Approval: SRCS District “Sunshine” Proposals for Contract Reopeners with CSEA for 2024-2027
The Board will conduct a legally-required Public Hearing on the proposed Santa Rosa City Schools District “Sunshine” proposal with the California School Employees Association Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) for contract re-openers for 2024-2027. SRCS and CSEA have both opened nine of the same articles of the contract. CSEA has opened an additional two and SRCS has opened an additional three, leaving three articles unopened for this round of negotiations.
EdJoin shows a total of 96 current postings for 173 job vacancies for SRCS.There is still an issue with the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings showing within the SRCS certificated search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School. There are 23 certificated openings (seven more than the last meeting.) There are six certificated management openings (three more than the last meeting.) There are 144 current classified postings (sixty-three more than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) Seventy-eight of these positions are for assistants and paraprofessionals.
SRTA bids farewell to three folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Christopher Riske (PHS), Cassandra Slagle (CCLA) and James Hart (MCHS) leave us with a combined twenty-six and a half years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.
SRTA congratulates Diane Redalia (SPSV), Timothy Christenson (PHS), Erick Roldan (MHS), Matthew McClellan (HSMS), Nicolas Mancillas (SRHS) Holly Toomians (ALES), Guy Cottle (LBES) and Barbara Gay (HLES) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined one hundred sixty seven years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid retirement!
This month’s changes to classified staff include one new hire, one resignation and two retirements. Thank you for your forty and a half years of service.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
SS = Summer School program
#
Provider
Cost
Description
District
4
Pyramid Educational Consultants
$10,000
This two day training is designed for educators of children on the autism spectrum encourages creativity and innovation on the teacher’s part and utilizes a broad spectrum of behavior analysis principles.
5
San Joaquin County Office of Education (Codestack)
$16,000
This three year contract covers the two-way data exchange between SEIS, a student special education management platform maintained by SJCOE/Codestak, and Aeries.
Elementary
7
Community Matters
No Direct Cost
The Waking Up Courage Assembly is a powerful, student-centered experience that enlists, unites, and empowers students to take a stand and speak up when they see bullying and violence. For BHES on 4/18
Secondary
1
Sonoma County Office Of Education
No Direct Cost
A workgroup will curate and/or develop ethnic studies resources posted on a HUB. SCOE will pay $42,000 for this.
2
Community Responsive Education
No Direct Cost
For a customized Ethnic Studies workshop specifically for Art teachers in the district. SCOE will pay $17,000 for this.
3
Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP
No Direct Cost
Provide a student panel for teacher development. The goal is to deepen awareness of Native American History and Activism and understand the intersectional needs of socio-economically impacted youth through Afro indigenous identities. SCOE will pay $500 for this.
6
Cardea
$2,500
Up to two two-hour workshops for high school teachers on strategies for to support questionand answer sessions for students (How to Answer Sensitive Questions in the Sex Ed Classroom) and One, one-hour, Q&A webinar for current seniors.
8
Career Technical Education Foundation Sonoma County
No Direct Cost
The CTE Foundation (CTEF) was awarded an $1.1 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to support EAHS. Initially, $337,383 grant was awarded to EAHS for Phase I. This Addendum is for Phase II of the grant (April – December 2024), which awards an additional $217,617 to EAHS.
9
Rosa Buck
$900
Will teach SRMS students Krump, Hip Hop and freestyle dance in 1-hour sessions @$150/hour.
10
Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc.
$2,590
April 4th rental of Hall of Flowers for 8th grade Career Day.
11
Sonoma County Office of Education
No Direct Cost
SRCS will join a consortium for a K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Round 6 Grant. The new SRCS pathway will provide students with relevant, rigorous learning experiences that incorporate Work-Based Learning (WBL), a pre-apprenticeship, and early college credit at Elsie Allen High School.
G.8. Approval of School Services of California Contract
Approval of an agreement with School Services of California to assist in creating and facilitating a committee that will be charged with developing criteria and recommending school(s) for consolidation or closure.
SSC proposes the process would encompass approximately seven two-hour Committee meetings as follows:
Organizational Meeting – Discuss the purpose of the Committee and the roles of participants, District staff, and facilitators; and review proposed criteria and scoring methodology
Demographic and Capacity Analysis – Present and review District demographic data and facilities capacity
Facilities – Review school sites, including site information, proximity to other schools, age and condition, proposed or future improvements, etc.
Educational and Student Support Services – Review academic metrics; program, course, and student support service offerings; educational alternatives; and educational status (e.g., educational specification, class loading, student-teacher ratios, etc.)
Fiscal and Other Impacts – Present and review District fiscal considerations, transportation, options for displaced students, etc.
Analysis and Prioritization – Analysis recap and overview, scoring, discussion of alternatives, and determination of Committee recommendations
Draft Report Review – Review and seek input on the draft report
SRTA Members of the BAC requested that clear criteria be specified before considering sites for consolidation or closure. This contract could provide this structure.
G.9. Approval of Save Your Six Proposal
Title VI was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
SRCS has identified the importance of implementing and sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Save Your Six Title VI Schools and District Training is for educators and administrators who aim to ensure an inclusive, equitable, and Title VI compliant learning environment for all students. SRCS will offer two (2) half-day professional development sessions on April 12 and May 17 to elementary, middle, and high school administrators and district office administrators.
The Board will consider approval of the contract with Hannah Long Designs to provide website development and design expertise in facilitating the migration of the district’s website to the Finalsite platform.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Developer Fee Justification Study (3/27/244/10/24 4/24/24)
Panorama/YouthTruth/Attendance/Discipline Data (4/24/24)
Resolution for May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4/24/24)
Resolution for Classified School Employee Week (4/24/24)
Resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week (4/24/24)
Resolution for Guest Teacher Appreciation (4/24/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Alternative Education Update (4/10/24)
A-G Math Waiver Decision
SRTA members are hearing that the implementation around the new A-G waiver decision is being stalled and will be returned to the board for reconsideration. Sites need time to communicate with students and families, adjust course requests and change schedules. This impacts the master schedules, which impacts staffing. Delaying this is putting an undue burden on students and site staff.
There was a complete report from the committee, and their recommendations appear to not be enough. No one will serve on future committees if it becomes commonplace to ignore the work done on committees.
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
When will the board officially make a public decision about a Parcel Tax?
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
J.4. Williams Settlement Quarterly Report
This report says of five facilities complaints that were received, three were resolved.
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Ridgway and Maria Carrillo High Schools)
Ridgway High School:
David Trejo, Student of the Month
Berenice Flores Camacho, Classified Employee of the Month
Heidi Pedrazzetti, Certificated Employee of the Month
Maria Carrillo High School
Justin Sullivan, Student of the Month
Ann Janes, Classified Employee of the Month
Jordan Henry, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of RHS and MCHS to attend this meeting to honor your own.
D.6. Safety Report
Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts 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) Resolution Designating April as School Library Month
School Library Month celebrates the pivotal role of school libraries in fostering growth, knowledge, and lifelong learning within our communities. They provide diverse resources catering to individual needs, interests, and abilities, encouraging collaboration and access to both print and digital materials. Serving as hubs for community building, school libraries are integral to campus life. Ongoing efforts to enhance library services, outlined in a yet to be shared strategic plan, underscore their significance. Recognizing the dedication of library staff honors their positive influence on students and underscores the commitment to nurturing thriving library spaces within schools.
They would be staffed with highly qualified teacher librarians, and sufficient support positions.
The Library Strategic Plan, begun in 2020 would be complete, published, and implementation would be underway. (It does not show in a search of board minutes or on the district website.)
Secure and sufficient funding for campus libraries would be equitably established.
F.2. (Action) Resolution Supporting a Ceasefire in Gaza and Promoting Inclusive Education
The resolution highlights the commitment to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment, addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, protecting students’ rights to express views on international issues, supporting diverse perspectives, and communicating this commitment to relevant stakeholders.
SRTA members appreciate the board’s support for making space in our classrooms for balanced and informative discussions on international conflicts, respecting diverse perspectives, and fostering critical thinking.
It is hoped that the communication of this resolution will be the first task within the new communication efforts of the district.
F.3. (Discussion) Communications Strategic Plan
This District Communications Strategic Plan includes a three-year integrated district communication strategy that identifies areas of immediate need and areas of growth. A full work plan of the goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics outlined in the District Communications Strategic Plan will include timelines, resources, and evaluation measures associated with each tactic.
The board approved a $37,250 contract with Sounding Board Marketing & Communications in August.
Objective 1: Increase Representation of Student and Staff Voices (Hearts and Minds Campaign)
Objective 2: Expand Communication Accessibility for Families without Electronic Means (targeted outreach)
Objective 3: Implement Consistent and Proactive Communication Practices Across School Sites (develop best practices and protocols)
Objective 4: Strengthen Crisis Communication Protocols
Objective 5: Improve Communication Channels and Customer Service for All Audiences (tailor messages for target audiences, Consider email policies and practices to reduce the volume and reliance of email as a communication method)
Objective 6: AddressInformation Gaps for Employees (ongoing committee)
Objective 7: Improve Transparency and Communication of Committees and Student Group Activities
Objective 8: Increase Communication Office’s Capacity to Provide Proactive District Communications and Increased Media Engagement and Coverage of Positive District Stories
Three Year Plan SRCS District’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) are analyzed from a communications and public relations perspective, based on stakeholder feedback.
Challenges noted include:
School Safety and Lack of Information
Negative Perceptions and Misconceptions about Schools
Diversity in Hiring
Educational Programs and Equity
Communication Challenges
Employee Compensation and Retention
Cumbersome Administrative Processes and Implementation Gaps
Safety Concerns
Financial and Enrollment Concerns
Detailed results from surveys are included.
The full workplan of these goals, objectives, strategies and tactics includes timelines, resources and evaluation measures associated with each tactic is not included.
Communication has been a long time concern. SRTA members appreciate the district addressing this, and facilitating a three year plan. The SWOT is refreshingly reality based. There is an up hill climb to address these challenges.
Training on protocols is not the only necessity for site level implantation. There is a need to go beyond clear expectations that are monitored with appropriate personnel and time. This is an opportunity for SRCS to establish a narrower, clear focus. For best results, something else needs to be removed from the list of expectations to make room for this valuable effort.
Full implementation must include a transparent process for utilizing and communicating impact from information collected during meetings and committees to help overcome the opting out of stakeholders due to not feeling any impact from their efforts.
Bargaining Units will maintain their rights to choose representation for meetings and on committees. Rotating members can lead to a lack of historical knowledge and failure to establish voices that are comfortable broaching difficult conversations.
The need to establish clear protocols for when meetings and committees are paid and when they are volunteer remains.
The district website presence is called out as a place for potential improvement. Implementation of new site websites with the switch of providers has not been smooth, with a need for an agreement about remuneration being required before folks invest any more time into this.
F.4. (Discussion) Expanded and Extracurricular Interventions Report
Credit Recovery and Summer 2024 programming (utilizing monies from the following resources: SPED, ELOG, ELOP and Title I):
The after school care is stated to have more than doubled since last year. Can this exceptional growth be elaborated on? What has allowed this program to grow at such a rate?
The high school Credit Recovery program is benefitting 363 students. School Site Copy of Extended Day Credit Recovery FTE states the program is to assist seniors graduating in June of 2024, but the program was extended to all high school students. How was that communicated to relevant stakeholders? What proportion of qualifying students are being served by the programs?
The offering of extensive summer programs by SRCS have been underway for several years. Where are the results of the metrics that are utilized to evaluate the various offerings?
What efforts are expected to get the message out about all the offerings for this summer? How will efforts be made for our families that are not tech connected?
F.5. (Action) Acceptance of the 2022-2023 Independent Audit Report
It is noteworthy that again, like in 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22, the 2022-23 Audit had zero findings, exceptions, or other corrective actions.
SRTA members strongly support improvements to our classified siblings working conditions and compensation. Their work is absolutely essential to our schools and district.
F.6. (Action) Approval of MOU 2024/25 #2 reached with SRCS and CSEA 75 Regarding the Student Safety Advisor Job Description
This memorandum allows the members of the Student Advisor and Campus Supervisor classifications to reclassify to the Student Safety Advisor classification effective July 1, 2024.
The Student Safety Advisor will be placed on Range 24 of the CSEA 75 Salary Schedule. Currently Campus Supervisors are listed on EdJoin as a school year employee (9 month) at Range 14 ($18.79 per hour.) This change results in a starting salary of $24.66 as a ten month employee.
SRTA appreciates the impact this almost $6 per hour will make in the ability to attract and retain additional adults to help supervise our campuses. The care to the current employees in these positions’ choices is also appreciated, with a guarantee of at least a 10% raise if they choose reclassification.
F.7. (Discussion) Potential Renaming of James Monroe Elementary School and Rincon Valley Middle School
Per the request of the Santa Rosa City Schools’ Board President, the names of James Monroe Elementary School and Rincon Valley Middle School are being brought forward to the Board for possible renaming.
SRTA recalls a lively response from the Monroe community in opposition to renaming, and wonders why this is being brought up again.
One commenter honored Carole Ellis upon her passing and suggested potentially naming a site after her. Not all comments are so taken to heart to merit a board discussion.
Where do Facilities Naming Community Advisory Committees fit into this discussion?
EdJoin shows a total of 103 current postings for job vacancies for SRCS. There is an issue with the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings showing within the SRCS certificated search this month. There are 16 certificated openings (eleven more than the last meeting.) There are three certificated management openings (one more than the last meeting.) There are 81 current classified postings (nine more than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.)
SRTA welcomes one new certificated hire: Olyvia-Jill Schaefer (ALES.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 140. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce.
SRTA bids farewell to six folks who are resigning at the end of this year: Susan LaMacchia (CCLA), Amanda Steele (SRCAS), Russell Fletcher (T&L), Mary Philo (SRCAS), Brenda Smith (LBES) and Samuel Wolffe (ALES) who leave us with a combined nine years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.
SRTA congratulates Susan Fries (ABES), Julie Segura (HLES), Cynthia Spigarelli (LBES) and Patricia Campbell (HSMS) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined one hundred two years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid time in retirement!
Summer School Positions are open.
This month’s changes to classified staff include three new hires, two rehires, one resignation and one retirement. Kathleen Putnam is retiring as a Payroll tech after fourteen years with the district.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
SS = Summer School program
#
Provider
Cost
Description
Charter
7
Joe Culpepper
$20,625
Magic and Juggling classes for students at FACS
District
4
Maxim Health Services
$480,000
additional contract to cover unfilled classified SPED assistants, bringing contract to $1,300,000.
5
Inspire Behavioral Services
$460,000
additional contract to cover unfilled classified moderate/severe SPED assistants, bringing contract to $4,260,000.
6
Western Governors University
No Direct Cost
for teacher candidates
9
North Coast School of Education (Sonoma County Office of Education)
$15,000
additional 272 hours of mentoring for 16 new teachers candidates/interns at $55/hour
12
Boys & Girls Club – Sonoma-Marin
$635,200
SS for a total of 1150 students: K-6 Summer Academy at ALES and BHES (200 students x 2 sites = 400 students); EXCEL for Youth at Arts Charter (300 students); Middle Grades STEM Camp at PHS (210 students); Boost at CCLA (140 students); Arts Charter Boost (100 students).
14
Sonoma State University (SSU) School of Extended Education
$168,000
SS EXCEL for 300 3rd-7th grade students
15
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
$58,000
SS Mariachi Camp for 300 K-12th graders
16
Baylor University
No Direct Cost
for teacher interns/student teachers
18
Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership
No Direct Cost
Support services for at risk students and families
19
City of Santa Rosa / Guiding People Successfully Program
No Direct Cost
proactive and responsive support to families and students of promise
Elementary
2
UCSF Children’s Communication Center
No Direct Cost
Free hearing screenings for LELA students
13
LandPaths
$100,800
SS six week long outdoor camps for 240 6-13 year olds
17
Sonoma County Office Of Education
No Direct Cost
UDL PD for ABES Staff
20
Springboard Collaborative
$264,000
SS Early Literacy program for 400 K-4th grade students
Secondary
3
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM)
No Direct Cost
3.5 hours of sex ed curriculum for 3,600 seniors
8
North Bay Trades Introduction Program
No Direct Cost
(3) 5 hour Sat sessions of Trades Women Inc construction camp for 15 students in 11th or 12th grade
10
North Coast School of Education (Sonoma County Office of Education)
The SRHS softball scoreboard is now at a cost of $182,091.
Is the landscape turf the first priority for the spending of half a million dollars at MCHS?
Is this another restroom at MHS, besides the restroom remodels of last summer, or a redo of those?
There is an agreement in an attached contract that reads:
Consultant’s employees will have no contact or interaction with District pupils outside of the immediate supervision and control of the pupil’s parent or guardian or a school employee. Accordingly, the fingerprinting and criminal background investigation requirements of Education Code section 45125.1 shall not apply to Consultant’s services under this Agreement.
If this is the case, why can we not allow volunteers who have no contact or interaction with students outside of the immediate supervision and control of school employees to forgo the cumbersome Be a Mentor process?
G.7. Approval of Annual Update to the HTS Transportation Plan in order to qualify for 60% reimbursement
The original transportation plans were approved on March 29, 2023. This is the first year that an annual update is required. The plans must be reviewed and updated each year prior to April 1st. There are no changes included in the plans, aside from the estimated costs for prior year, which determines the following year’s funding.
Dr. Bryan Brown, Stanford professor of Science Education, to provide professional learning to 40 secondary middle school and high school science teachers and teacher residents.
What is the process for deciding on PD for teachers? Did the Science steering committee ask for this PD, and this presenter?
How will the classroom observations measure discourse?
G.9. Approval of Proposed Job Description for Lifeguard
The proposed job description for the seasonal/hourly Lifeguard position is designed to create a position that provides safety and security to the swim teams of Santa Rosa City Schools when the facilities we use do not provide the service.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Developer Fee Justification Study (3/27/24 4/10/24)
Alternative Education Update (4/10/24)
Resolution in Support of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4/10/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
When will the board officially make a public decision about a Parcel Tax?
A-G Program Decision
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
J.4. Facilities Projects Update
Facility advisory Committee 3/28 at 5:30 reach out to facilities@srcs.k12.ca.us if interested in attending.
DO portable demolition begun, more movement to Stony Point campus, working on proposals for warehouse project.
MHS ground breaking scheduled for April 10
SRHS softball scoreboard progress
SRHS, CCLA and BHES finishing HVAC
Soal Array activity at HVES, LELA and RVMS and nearing completion at ABES, JMES and EAHS. Approval for HSMS to proceed.
2024 Roof/HVAC for RVMS, LBES and HLES set for this summer.
Exterior painting will also occur during this summer’s roofing and HVAC projects at Luther Burbank ES, Helen Lehman ES, and Rincon Valley MS, as well as at Montgomery HS.
Proposal pending for wells at RVMS and HSMS.
MCHS turf project expected to be completed before June.
All access restrooms at MHS and HSMS in planning stages.
SCOE accepted the districts second interim report and has provided a strong recommendation to identify specific reductions to be able to afford negotiated increases in order to remain fiscally solvent.
B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 2)
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 (Helen Lehman Elementary and Hidden Valley Elementary)
Helen Lehman Elementary School
Morassa Pea, Student of the Month
Ashley Gerhardt, Classified Employee of the Month
Mary Taylor Kleinman, Certificated Employee of the Month
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Kallye Walker, Student of the Month
Josh Hall, Classified Employee of the Month
Kelly Wood, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of HLES and HVES to attend this meeting to honor your own.
D.6. Safety Report
Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item.
D.7. Migrant Education Report
Focus on Academics Intervention with tutoring using SRCS teachers
Elementary
In person and virtually at home or The Boys & Girls Club
Springboard
Secondary
SRHS Night School – 75% participation
Cyber High with Targeted Support
AB1806: 130-credit for Graduation Option
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Mini-Corps Program (SSU student tutors)
Adelante 6-12 Summer 2023 111 students
Goal: 40% of Ss ages 3-5 will attend 15 hours of school readiness
ELA Goal: 30 hours of tutoring during the school year
Fall 2023-24 (ELA) 85 students participated
K-10 State and Regional Results: 10%
K-8 SRCS District Results: 17%
9-12 SRCS District Results: 4%
Goal: 20 hours of tutoring during the summer
K-10 State and Regional Results: 17 & 20%
K-5 SRCS District Results: 44%
6-12 SRCS District Results: 36%
MATH Goal: 30 hours of tutoring during the school year
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
The high school MTSS Intervention Counselor position started during the 2020-2021 school year and is currently funded through the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The MTSS Intervention Counselors provide targeted support and interventions for identified students in collaboration with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and staff. Each comprehensive high school has a .8 FTE dedicated MTSS Intervention Counselor at their site and a .6 FTE MTSS Intervention Counselor at RHS. This year, the position expanded to include .5 FTE at each middle school.
Intervention techniques listed include
Tier 2 Teams • Student Study Teams • Peer Counseling • Focused Student Study Sessions • After School Groups • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lesson Development Delivery and Support • 504 Plan Meeting Coordination and Facilitation • Safe School Ambassadors
Reflection and Next Steps:
Utilize data to identify needs and high-impact practices for continuous systemic improvement. • Explore an integrated approach of alternative interventions for students. • Continue collaboration to develop additional systems and structures that support a coherent approach to the work.
Are all the listed interventions available at all sites? Are these interventions the sole responsibility of the MTSS counselors?
What structure will be utilized for the next steps?
What metrics demonstrate the vital work of this team?
Is it expected that MTSS Counselors will continue at these levels? If not, how will targeted support be provided?
F.2. (Action) Approval of 2023-24 Second Interim Budget Report
Updates to the budget include an increase of $2.3 million in income and $4.5 million dollars in expenses. Nearly $2.5 million of that is in additional expenses for Special Education.
The three year plan shows the need for $26 million in cuts for 25-26 which have not yet been identified.
The inclusion of publicly available proposals with the SRTA Bargaining Unit is recommended best practice and differs from past practice.
This report is submitted as qualified, stating that the district may not meet its obligations for this year and the next two years. This requires the district to create a less involved third interim report.
The report shows that SRCS expects to be funded for 500 fewer students next year. While understanding that SRCS must reduce expenses, eliminating 67 certificated positions at a rate of 1 position for the loss of 7.5 students raises many questions.
SRTA members are concerned with the ever growing proportion of the budget that is being utilized to meet the needs of our students with special needs. Utilizing contractors to provide services that SRCS is unable to provide due to an inability to attract and retain workers (when they can work for the outside contractor for 16% more in hourly wages and for increased hours per day) has created an inescapable loop. Annual expenses for Special Ed have risen by over $16 million in just a few years. Can SRCS address this issue?
Next year SRCS is preparing to provide services to over fifty additional high needs students currently being served by SCOE. Currently students needing medical care are sent home from SRCS when we do not have the staff available to help them. How is SRCS going to hire the necessary people to appropriately care for fifty additional high needs students?
F.3. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-47 Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Service (PKS) for the 2024-24 School Year
This resolution eliminates an additional 0.95 FTE of site funded positions. Is this 0.95 correct ?
The SOL Counselors are back on this list after being spared at the last meeting.
The District Librarian is being eliminated.
The Coordinator of Alternative Education that was just hired is being eliminated.
1.3 FTE of Program Managers are being eliminated. (These are administrative positions.)
Education has become an incredibly stressful job. SRCS must take care to not further burden their workforce in the midst of these reductions of staff. The ability to attract and retain has been markedly strained. The workforce can not absorb more job responsibilities. Can SRCS use this time of substantial cuts in the workforce to refocus the district to center on doing fewer things better?
The budget update shows that the total savings from the eliminated Particular Kinds of Services has a financial impact of about $8.4 million ongoing.
F.4. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-48 Reduction in Classified Work Force Involving California School Employees Associate (CSEA) Chapter 75 for the 2024-24 School Year
The Board will consider the approval of a resolution regarding the reduction of the District’s classified work force in response to the Board approved budget reduction of March 13, 2024.
(The resolution will be uploaded to the Board agenda by 6pm Monday.)
SRCS classified positions have one hundred thirty-five unfilled positions posted on EdJoin right now.
SRTA members expect that the reduction in PKS for classified is restricted to eliminating unfilled positions.
Having fewer folks to perform these jobs requires more from administrators to ensure that individual responsibilities and priorities for duties are clear. Piling more work on fewer employees is certain to cause burnout.
F.5.& 6. Public Hearing and Action Regarding California School Employee Association Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) “Sunshine” Proposals for Contract Openers with the Santa Rosa City Schools District for 2024-2027
The Board will review CSEA 75’s “sunshine” proposal for contract openers with SRCS for 2024-2027 after a public hearing. The proposal includes negotiating various articles such as Recognition, Association Rights, Transfers, Safety, Leaves, Vacation Leaves, Holidays, Compensation, Pay and Allowance, Layoff and Reemployment, and Miscellaneous Provisions. Considerations include updating outdated language, addressing safety concerns, improving compensation, and complying with relevant laws. This marks the beginning of the collective bargaining process for the 2024-2027 contract.
SRTA members strongly support improvements to our classified siblings working conditions and compensation. Their work is absolutely essential to our schools and district.
F.7. (Action) First Read and Possible Waiver of Second Read – BP 6146.1
The purpose of this item is to propose revisions to Board Policy based on discussions and explorations by the SRCS Graduation Requirement Committee. This committee is focused on suggesting adjustments to SRCS graduation requirements to better support students in successfully completing high school and preparing for college and career. The committee has met four times in 2024 and has identified the need for short-term recommendations to address specific aspects of graduation requirements, particularly related to mathematics, waivers for mathematics, and student scheduling in third-year mathematics courses. Two versions of recommendations are being presented to the Board for consideration.
Removal of the specification of the Class of 2024 and 2025 for the waiver, and replacement of the waiver specification with the statement, ” Students shall be encouraged to complete UC eligibility requirements in mathematics, but may omit the third year of math upon written, knowledgeable application by a student’s parent/ guardian.”
This committee has met and their initial proposals are being brought to the board. This is a shift in practice which is appreciated.
Students are not finding success with current A-G requirements. The pervasiveness of social media and the impact of COVID have severely impacted the academic achievement of many students. This overlapped with the adoption of more stringent requirements for graduation.
Student pass rates in math are a long time concern for SRCS and beyond. Nothing in the pre-high school system has changed to support this change in expectations at the high school level. Students are promoted to the next math course, no matter their capabilities.
Historically, SRCS followed the state requirements for math, two-years including Algebra 1. A student could graduate with a year of Algebra Readiness and a year of Math 1 (or Algebra 1.) This was an option, as was the option to take five years of math during high school, if a student chose to double up their junior or senior year.
The A-G adoption now requires a student to pass Math 1 and two more years of math. For the student that enters high school lacking a firm foundation in math, they are no longer offered any other option than Math 1.
The removal of parent and family choice of a math pathway has had consequences including higher rates of requests for SPED testing to circumvent these requirements.
The IGP and Waivers have been used as ongoing bandaids, as there is an issue in denying students a diploma when the system hasn’t been built up to support success with the additional requirements.
SRTA is disappointed that there is no data included in this item for reference on grad rates and the historic utilization of IGP and waivers.
The following data is from the class of 2021 when 28% of the senior class qualified for the IGP and 16% of the class graduated utilizing the IGP.
EdJoin shows a total of 81 current postings for 148 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 5 certificated openings (eleven less than the last meeting), with the removal of all teaching positions postings except SDC/ESN. There are two certificated management openings (one more than the last meeting.) There are 72 current classified postings (seven less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.)
SRTA welcomes one new certificated hire: Lana Kriner (CCLA.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 139. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce. The proposed positions being eliminated are nearly 10% of our certificated staff.
SRTA bids farewell to six folks who are resigning at the end of this year: Nightsnow Vogt (SRHS), Asher(ABES), Nathan Holz (MCHS), Holly Aviles (CCLA), Kathleen Rivers (RHS), and Simran Jorgensen (SPSV) who leave us with a combined twenty years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.
SRTA congratulates Annie Scully (MLServices), Art Horner (SRHS) and Ledlie Allen (JMES) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined seventy-three years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid time in retirement!
Of note: SRTA is appreciative of two partial unpaid LOAs that have been approved for next year.
Summer School Positions are open.
District Administrators on Special Assignment Patty Turner and Laura Hendrickson are retiring at the end of the year, leaving us after a combined forty-six and a half years of service.
This month’s changes to classified staff include six new hires and one resignation.
G.6. Notice and Approval of the Removal/Recycle of Unusable, Outdated, and/or Damaged Instructional Materials and Textbooks
This is for the removal/recycle of approximately 18,750 unusable, outdated and/or damaged instructional materials and textbooks that have been removed from sites. The cost of pickup is about $250 per load.
Code Rev Kids will offer an in-person enrichment program during Spring Break for up to 130 SRFACS students per day for five days, focusing on fundamental coding concepts and their application to math, particularly geometry, arithmetic, and number sense. Students will engage in coding activities involving input and output changes, as well as robotics projects such as creating circuits and programming mini-bots. The program will maintain a 20:1 student-to-instructor ratio for 1st through 8th graders and a 10:1 ratio for TK and Kindergarten students. Each instructional block will have two teachers for coding and one for robotics. While targeting 130 students, the program aims to serve at least 60.The $10,000 covered by ELOP funds
G.9. Approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Ninyo & Moore for Geotechnical Services
his is a proposal from Ninyo & Moore to perform a geotechnical evaluation to aid in the design of the District Office Central Receiving Warehouse project. The geotechnical evaluation and geological hazards assessment will be to evaluate the subsurface conditions at the site, assess geologic hazards that may impact the proposed project, and to provide geotechnical recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed improvements prior to the project initiation.
G.11. Approval of the FRC, Inc. Phase II GMP for Helen Lehman Elementary School
Approval of Amendment #2 to Exhibit A of the Approved Facilities Lease for the Helen Lehman Elementary School (HLES) Roofing & HVAC Replacement Project.
G.12. Approval of the FRC, Inc. Phase II GMP for Luther Burbank Elementary School
The Board will consider approval of Amendment #2 to Exhibit A of the Approved Facilities Lease for the Luther Burbank ES (LBES) Roofing and HVAC Project including the addition of a 5% contingency for the procurement of equipment.
G.13. Approval of the Arntz Builders, Inc. Phase II GMP for Rincon Valley Middle School
This project (phase 2) includes exterior painting of the entire campus and needed infrastructure repairs to the quad areas. Part of the approved 2023 facilities master plan included repairs to infrastructure issues. This project includes an owner contingency to make the needed repairs of the drains in the quad areas to allow the rooftops to properly drain and not flood the quad.
G.14. Approval to Award Contract to FRC, Inc. for Construction of Santa Rosa HS Softball Field Scoreboard Project
he contract includes an owner-controlled contingency as well as an allowance to replace damaged sod. The total cost for this project to date is $172,261.
$93, 834.00- Fund 21
$70,000 – site funds (donations, fundraisers, athletics, Schools Plus)
G.15. Approval of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for the Santa Rosa HS (SRHS) Softball Scoreboard project
Filing and posting of the CEQA documents shortens the time period for claims to 180 days and preserves the District’s eligibility for state funding now or in the future. Pursuant to CEQA, Grassetti determined that the project met the CEQA guidance for a categorical exemption from further CEQA analysis. The attached NOE Discussion documents provide a more detailed analysis of the recommended CEQA Notices of Exemption.
G.17. Approval of the Proposal for Architectural Services for Quad Improvements at Helen Lehman ES
The project would include the perimeter of the center courtyard at Helen Lehman, removing existing courtyard materials, removing landscaping and stage, replacing storm water & sewer piping, new flatwork, new landscaping, and designing the courtyard layout to accommodate a future lunch shelter (approx. 40ft x 60ft). The district shall provide a geotechnical report, a utility survey, and a topographical survey.
G.18. Approval of Revised 23-24 Extra Duty Hourly Miscellaneous Salary Schedule
Due to the current remodeling of the facilities that we regularly use for the Swim team practice and meets, we now need to provide our own lifeguards at the temporary facility. The job description is pending.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Communications Strategic Plan (3/27/24)
Resolution Designating April as School Library Month (3/27/24)
Expanded and Extracurricular Interventions Report (3/27/24)
Developer Fee Justification Study (3/27/24)
22/23 Audit Report (3/13/24 3/27/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
When will the board officially make a public decision about a Parcel Tax?
A-G Program Decision
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
J.4. School Site Reports
To provide the Board and the community with an update on the school site’s goals, key data points, and progress.
J.5. Information on Resolution Reaffirming Support for LGBTQIA+ Community
On June 28, 2023, the Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education reaffirmed its support for the LGBTQIA+ community, aiming to create safe and inclusive environments for all members. This includes implementing policies and practices that respect and honor LGBTQIA+ individuals. In line with this, the district will observe Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st and the Day of Silence on April 12th, with more information provided in the March and April district newsletters.
J.6. Draft of the SRCS Communications Strategic Plan
This is intended to be an agendized item on March 27.
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Rincon Valley Middle School)
Ryan Louton, Student of the Month
Ana Martinez, Classified Employee of the Month
Chris Woodbury, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of SRACS and RVMS to attend this meeting to honor your own.
D.6. Safety Report
The last Safety Report was given over to a collaboration between the SRHS Youth Activism club from and the NAACP in opposition to School Resource Officers.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts 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) Resolution Celebrating March as Women’s History Month
Goal 1 has a Total Funds Budget of $12,912,119 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $7,889,203.
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.
Goal 1 Includes 23 Expected Annual Measurable Objectives. Six of these metrics are showing movement in the wrong direction. Two are improving, but not at the expected pace. Three have been maintained, which meets the goal. Four have yet to be updated. Five are missing a goal for comparisons. Two have been met with growth. One item is hard to evaluate because a number is provided but the goal is a percent.
Goal 1 includes 37 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results including budget to date. There are a few lines which raise concerns about funding for the second half of the year. 1.11 Extended Learning Opportunities was budgeted at $1.96 million and has already spent $2.25 million. 1.34 Multi-Language Learner Classroom Support was budgeted at $0.65 million and has already spent $0.49 million. 1.37 Co-Teaching was budgeted at $0.250 million and has already spent $0.249 million.
Goal 1 has a Total Funds Budget of $12,912,119 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $7,889,203.
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.
Goal 2 Includes 10 Expected Annual Measurable Objectives. Three of these metrics are showing movement in the wrong direction. Two are improving, but not at the expected pace. One has been maintained, which meets the goal. Three have yet to be updated. One is missing a goal for comparisons. Goal 2 includes 20 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results.
Goal 2 includes 19 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results including budget to date. There are a few items that are currently under budget. 2.14 Restorative Specialists are budgeted at $2.11 million but have only spent $0.85 million. 2.15 Elementary Student Engagement Workers are budgeted at $0.599 million but have only spent $0.199 million. 2.16 Promote positive School Attendance budgeted at $0.245 million but have only spent $0.079 million. 2.19 Campus Supervisors are budgeted at $0.804 million but have only spent $0.121 million.
Goal 2 has a Total Funds Budget of $7,962,161 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $3,625,463.
Goal 3 SRCS commits to providing high quality relevant staff development that promotes professional growth and collaboration to increase student achievement.
Goal 3 Includes 5 Expected Annual Measurable Objectives. Four are missing a goal for comparisons. One item is hard to evaluate because a number is provided but the goal is a percent.
Goal 3 includes 21 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results. 3.4 Maintain Two Directors is budgeted at $0.414 million and has spent $0.250 million. 3.12 Ethnic Studies PD budgeted at $0.250 million and has already spent $0.194 million. Secondary Collaboration budgeted at $0.132 million but have not spent anything. (Do sites know this is available, and how to access it?) 3.19 Elementary Grade Level Collaboration budgeted at $0.127 million but have only spent $0.029 million. 3.20 Effective Strategies for Differentiating Instruction budgeted at $0.150 million but have only spent $0.029 million. 3.21 PD for Tech and district Tech Committee budgeted at $0.100 million but have not spent anything.
Goal 3 has a Total Funds Budget of $2,661,056 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $1,947,699.
It is difficult to create and oversee a three year plan with actions, metrics and expenses. The turnover in district office personnel adds to this challenge. Establishing a system for creating, monitoring, and including stakeholders is done without guidance from the state.
SRTA has asked numerous times to be included in the LCAP writing and evaluation process. There have often been promises that, ‘Next year we’ll start meeting around this in October.” That didn’t happen. Last year we were told that this year, with the new 3-year plan there would be time to really include us, because they know last year’s consultation wasn’t adequate. The bargaining units are included at the last possible minute. They are invited to the table after the decisions have already been made and there is a last minute rush to get the LCAP into the agenda for the upcoming board meeting.
Each action is judged on its effectiveness. What criteria was used? Who was part of that decision?
The stakeholder meetings do not include any review of action items. They pose general questions and collect group feedback. How helpful is this?
There was talk about a PD Committee to work on district PD days. Is that happening to plan next years’ PD days?
Many folks are exhausted and in need of mental health days. Creating sub plans can be daunting. When the PD offerings aren’t seen as highly impacting it is reasonable to take a mental health day when it is not at the expense of our students. Personal Necessity days are to be used as needed, without question.
F.4. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-32 Criteria to Determine Certificated Personnel Who Shall be Exempt From the Order of Layoff by Virtue of Their Credentials, Assignment, or Certification (“Skipping Criteria”)
High needs teachers (see attached resolution for list) shall be exempt from the order of layoff.
F.5. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-42 to Adopt Seniority Date Tiebreaking Criteria to Determine the Order of Termination Among Certificated Employees with the Same Date of Paid Service
On 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. In determining the order of termination, should a reduction in workforce become necessary this item establishes criteria based on the needs of the District and the students. The attached listing provides items that earn points to determine tie breaking decisions. It is the same order established in 2022-2023.
F.6. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-42 Reduction or Discontinuation of Certain Particular Kinds of Services (PKS) for the 2024-25 School Year
This resolution eliminates 32.1 elementary FTE, 40.6 Secondary FTE, 8 other certificated FTE, 1 site administrator and 3 district administrators. This list includes an unknown quantity of positions with vacancies and announced retirements, and resignations.
The item does not include the fiscal effect of eliminating these 84.7 certificated positions.
SRTA implores the district to make cuts as far away from the classroom as possible. Of these 84.7 FTE being reduced, 29 FTE are district based. The other 66% are classroom and site based.
These dramatic cuts have not been included in the Budget Advisory Committees work.
How is it decided which of these positions should be reinstated if conditions change? In the past there were positions eliminated, and then when money was available the positions were NOT reinstated, with new programs absorbing the funding. Those decisions were not explicitly shared, explained or justified.
Will additional classified positions also be eliminated?
F.7.& 8. Public Hearing and Action) Approval to Establish/Increase SRCS Developer Fee Rates
The elementary district will charge $2.74 per square foot for residential construction and the secondary district will charge $2.43 per square foot for residential construction (which is the remaining balance available between the elementary fee and up to the current total State Allocation Boards $5.17.
For commercial/industrial construction projects, the two districts will charge the allowable fees, the Santa Rosa Elementary School District of $0.59 per square foot and the Santa Rosa High School District, of $0.25 per square foot for the maximum allowed $0.84 per square foot for commercial/industrial construction.
F.9. (Action) Second Read, with Amendments, of Board Policy 6163.2-Animals at School
The Board will review and potentially approve the Second Reading of the revised Board Policy 6163.2, Animals at School. If no changes are required, the Board may take action to approve the policy
EdJoin shows a total of 96 current postings for 157 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 16 certificated openings (one more than the last meeting), and 1 certificated management openings (one less than the last meeting.) There are 79 current classified postings (nine less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.)
SRTA welcomes four new certificated hires: RobinPrince (MHS), Tina Huang (SRHS), Adrienne Mead-Juarez (SPSV), and Maleni Carrillo Gomez (LBES). We also welcome back two rehires Michelle Vargas and Christian Hernandez Carlino (CCLA.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 138. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce.
SRTA bids farewell to Eugenia Aguirre (BHES), Brian Peppard (HCMS), and JacquelineBuzel(RVMS) who leave us with a combined four years of service.
SRTA congratulates Kathleen Shanklin (HCMS), John Cortopassi (SRHS), and Christine Woodbury (RVMS) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined eighty-four years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid time in retirement!
Of note: Summer School Positions are open. Director Mizera is retiring at the end of the year.
This month’s changes to classified staff include one new hire and two rehires.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
2
Sonoma County Office of Education
No Direct Cost
SCOE will reimburse $25,000 for transportation, tutoring, mentoring, counseling, and direct interventions addressing reengagement and other services for Foster Youth.
4
Wayne Bossier
$4,000
Architectural and permitting services for tenant improvements at 110 Stony Point Suite 105.
Secondary
1
Northern California Center for Well-Being
No Direct Cost
4-weekly Youth Vaping Cessation meetings to approximately 5-10 students at HCMS
3
Grassetti Environmental Consulting
$1,080
Provide CEQA Documentation as required for the installation of the SRHS Softball Scoreboard. This appears to be a duplicate of a contract from the last meeting.
What is the system to get Foster Youth lined up with the resources available?
If the vaping cessation course is successful, can it be expanded to other sites?
G.6. Approval of Form J-13A Request for Allowance of Attendance in 2022-23 Due To Emergency Conditions at Montgomery High School
Due to Emergency Conditions for School Closure for Montgomery High School as a result of incidents on March 1, 2023 and May 12, 2023 is seeking waiver of minutes.
G.7. Approval of Resolution 2023/24-34 for the Declaration of Obsolete Items/Equipment and Authorization to Sell and/or Dispose
Declares 2,240 chromebooks obsolete. Those that have been identified to have a potential resale value will be sold. The M&O vehicles will be picked up by a local salvage yard at no cost.
G.8. Approval of Santa Rosa High School’s Journalism and Yearbook group to travel to Kansas City, Missouri
The Board will consider approving the field trip request for Santa Rosa High School’s Journalism and Yearbook group to travel to Kansas City, Missouri for the Journalism Education association Conference.
G.9. Approval of Inspector of Record Services for the Summer 2024 Roofing and HVAC Projects
The Rincon Valley MS, Helen Lehman ES & Luther Burbank ES Roofing and HVAC Projects fall under DSA jurisdiction and, as required by law, all project inspectors must be DSA-approved for work on each individual project.
G.10. Brelje and Race proposal to provide engineering consultant services for the Rincon Valley MS and Herber Slater MS Wells Project
The Board will consider approval of the proposal from Brelje and Race to provide engineering consultant services for the Rincon Valley MS (RVMS) and Herbert Slater MS (HSMS) Wells Project.
The current physical storage of these 4 million sensitive files is not effective or efficient, and there is a need to digitize these files in order to preserve them and, in the long run, save physical space and staff time.
G.13. Approval of Proposal and Contract with CPI for Furniture Storage
The Board will consider approval of the proposal and contract to move and inventory furnishings donated by Medtronic for suites 105 and 150 at the Stony Point Road Campus
G.14. Approval of the Amendment to Exhibit A of the Approved Facilities Lease for the Montgomery HS (MHS) New Classroom Building Project
The estimated cost for this new classroom building was $34 million dollars. The new classroom building is more than 26,000 square feet containing fifteen classrooms, two science labs, an art display, an elevator, and all-access restrooms on both floors. At this time, we are bringing forth the amendment to Exhibit A of the approved Facilities Lease for this project approving the GMP.
G.15. Approval of Proposal for Special Testing & Inspection Services for Solar Array Projects
As mandated by DSA, portions of work in the project require testing and special inspections by a certified testing and special inspection engineering consultant to ensure conformity to the contract documents. The District has received proposals from Crawford & Associates for special inspections of concrete, rebar, shop material identification for new solar arrays, laboratory testing, project management and reporting throughout construction of the project.
Measure C – Time and Materials not to exceed $156,889
Measure G – Time and Materials not to exceed $120,000
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Second Interim Fiscal Report (3/13/24)
CSEA Sunshine Openers (3/13/24)
22/23 Audit Report (3/13/24)
Communications Strategic Plan (3/27/24)
Resolution Designating April as School Library Month (3/27/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
With a flier going out, will the board officially decide to proceed with a Parcel Tax?
A-G Program Decision
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Review of Math grades and progress including demographic data (board request)
Unification/Redistricting Decision
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1)
B.5. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-13)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (5:30 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Brook Hill Elementary School)
Anthony Lorenzana, Student of the Month
Giselle Medoza, Classified Employee of the Month
April Lombardo, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of BHES to attend this meeting to honor your own.
SRTA appreciates the rescheduling of Montgomery High School presentations due to the conflict with playoffs.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts 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. (Discussion) Restorative Practices Data
The data shared will reflect the current school year’s data as a baseline year. Data collected in former years was collected and housed in different formats and platforms. Starting with the 23/24 school year, all Restorative Specialists are provided with and required to utilize a common format to document services.
This data shows that there are restorative practices happening in SRCS. Where are the metrics to gauge if these contacts are having the desired impact? For instance, a stated purpose for restorative is to promote healthy school climates. Where is the data showing that these contacts are positively impacting school climate?
It raises questions that one elementary site has 61% of the recorded circles, and two high schools account for 70% of the high school circles.
Baseline data for site and population size makes it difficult to see if services are proportionally distributed.
F.2. (Action) First Read, and Possible Waiver of Second Read, of Board Policy 6158 (Independent Study)
The updates reflect new requirements from AB 181. This details a PK-12 program with daily synchronous instruction for students in grades transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 to 3. Opportunities for both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction opportunities are called out for students in grades 4-8. For students in grades 9-12 there are opportunities for at least weekly synchronous instruction.
SRTA appreciates that teachers were included in the process for writing the new contract.
SRTA expects a streamlined process to expedite getting students into ISP. A student that is destined for ISP often disengages from class activities because they think it doesn’t apply to them in their upcoming setting. A student desiring these services deserves prompt placement.
This policy allows for PK-12 ISP. Currently SRCS only offers ISP to students in 7-12th grade. Are there plans for offering ISP to younger students?
The current program will need to be altered to add daily live instruction for our middle school students. Is sending out a daily google form sufficient to meet this requirement?
F.3. Action) Updates to the COVID-19 Safety Handbook
“Infectious period” has been redefined. Cases with symptoms may return to work/campus if 24 hours have passed with no fever (without the use of fever-reducing medication. For cases with no symptoms, there is no infectious period for the purpose of isolation and exclusion.
Additionally, CDPH has revised their recommendations for COVID-19 testing. They recommend testing for all people with new COVID-19 symptoms and testing for those who had close contact with people who are at higher risk of severe disease or who have contact with people who are at higher risk of severe disease.
The SRCS COVID Safety Handbook has been updated to reflect these changes.
The prior requirement for employees include 5 quarantine days post negative test. When teachers were infected on campus they were not covered by workmans comp, and had to utilize their own PN days for this. This change will bring relief to employees.
This is the fifth application to waive requirements for a hire in the district this year. Far fewer than last year.
F.5. (Action) Second Read of Board Policy 6163.2 – Animals at School
The Board will review and potentially approve the revised Board Policy 6163.2, Animals at School. The board asked this item to return for a second reading after collaborating with the bargaining units.
How did the collaboration with the bargaining units go on this item? Were any changes incorporated into the policy? Is there any clarification on the implementation of this new policy?
EdJoin shows a total of 105 current postings for 179 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 15 certificated openings (two less than the last meeting), and 2 certificated management openings (one more than the last meeting.) There are 88 current classified openings (seventy-one less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.)
SRTA welcomes four new certificated hires:Andrea Munguia (CCLA), Tina Huang (SRHS), Adrienne Mead-Juarez (SPSV), and Maleni Carrillo Gomez (LBES). We also welcome back two rehires Michelle Vargas and Christian Hernandez Carlino (CCLA.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 138. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce.
SRTA bids farewell to Zoe Miller who is resigning at the end of the year after nine years of service to our staff and students. Isabel Oandason is retiring after 24.5 years of service to our students. We wish you all the best!
Also of note: The principal position at RVMS is open. Eleven teachers appear to have been hired for 0.2 FTE high school credit courses to aid senior graduation rates.
There are over a dozen teachers that are not being invited back because they are ‘not a good fit.’ What is being done proactively to help these folks grow into their positions in our district, as we have such a difficult time replacing them?
It is almost March. What is the timeline for posting positions for next year? Years of experience provides the wisdom that the earlier jobs are posted the better the chance of filling them with qualified individuals.
This month’s changes to classified staff include four new hires and four resignations, taking two years of experience with them.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Pacific Tree Care
$4,800
Evaluation of trees on DO site.
2
KBA Docusys
$38,400
1 year extension of existing copier contract to allow for DO to evaluate actual future needs.
3
CBT Nuggets LLC
$4,990
IT online training for 10
8
Sonoma County Office of Education
No Direct Cost
Data sharing MOU with SCOE.
11-13
Point Loma Nazarene University
No Direct Cost
Student teacher Agreement.
14
SR Stony Point DE, LLC
$32,656
Modification of lease.
Secondary
4
ATL Events
$4,572
Graduation stage with ramps for MHS from General Funds.
5
Crawford & Associates
$5,000
Certified testing and special inspection engineering consultant to ensure conformity to the contract documents for the softball scoreboard at SRHS from Bond Measure C.
6
Grassetti Environmental Consulting
$1,080
Provide CEQA Documentation as required for the installation of the softball scoreboard at SRHS from Bond Measure C.
7
Fun Science
$800
Two interactive assemblies for RVMS from the LCAP.
9
Lime Foundation NextGen Trade Academy
No Direct Cost
Program introduces underserved youth to essential careers in the construction industry and then matches graduates with gainful employment. Up to 30 EAHS students will participate in ten trades classes and five career development workshops.
10
JMA Security
$1,056
Security services for graduation equipment from the general fund.
15
Phase Four Film
-$10,000
Will use Santa Rosa High School facilities for filming during Spring Break.
How are decisions made about what can use LCAP funds and what can come from general funds?
Are there plans to provide a non ambulatory accessible graduation stage for all sites?
The Lime Foundation program looks incredible. Can we scale up to include underserved students across the district?
How much of the $10,000 goes to SRHS from the contract to use their site as a film set?
G.6. Approval of a Title I, Part A, Schoolwide Waiver Program (SWP) for Santa Rosa High School, Plan/School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
Santa Rosa High School is seeking Board approval to continue to operate as a Title I Schoolwide Program (SWP) school for the remainder of the 2023/24 school year as they have determined that this is the best way to serve their student population even though they have dropped below the 40% threshold of students from low-income families.
SRTA supports these motions. It is cumbersome to spend Title 1 funds without this approval.
G.8. Approval of Award of Bid for Blast Chillers for Child Nutrition Services
The current blast chillers are non-operational. Installing new blast chillers will increase the capacity of the SRCS Central Kitchen to prepare food from-scratch. The blast chillers will be purchased using Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grant (KIT) Funds. KIT Funds are one-time grant funding to invest in scratch cooking at schools.
SRTA supports efforts that will improve the quality of food served to our students.
G.9. Approval of Award of Bid for Horizontal Food Flow Wrapper Machine for Child Nutrition Services
The current horizontal food flow wrapper machine has exceeded the usable lifetime and must be replaced. Installing a new horizontal food flow wrapper machine will increase the capacity of the SRCS Central Kitchen to prepare food from-scratch. The CNS team will use the horizontal food flow wrapper machine to replace purchased individually wrapped products with foods prepared from-scratch in the central kitchen. The horizontal food flow wrapper machine will be purchased using Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grant (KIT) Funds. KIT Funds are one-time grant funding to invest in scratch cooking at schools.
SRTA supports efforts that will improve the quality of food served to our students.
G.10. Approval of the Lease Agreement with Enterprise for Vehicle Replacement for the Maintenance and Grounds Department
Staff proposes that the Board consider a Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise for the immediate addition of five (5) vehicles within the Maintenance and Operations Department. We will bring back each year, over the next five years, an addition of five vehicles until we have replaced all twenty-six.
G.11 . Approval of STRATA Master Architecture Agreement
This is to include construction and modernization at existing school sites and district facilities as identified in SRCS’ Facility Master Plan (FMP) . Contracts for Architectural firms based on projects will be brought back to the Board. There is no monetary remuneration specified.
G.12. Approval of Hibser Yamauchi Architects Master Agreement and Planning and Design of a Pre-Fabricated Maintenance Warehouse & Data Center through Schematic Design
The proposal was approved at the 1/24/24 Board meeting. We did not have the master agreement ready for that meeting, so we are bringing it at this time.
13. Approval of Bridging Architectural Services Agreement with Hibser Yamauchi Architects for the District Office and Educational Center
The proposal for this assignment was approved at the 1/24/24 Board meeting. The attached document is the formal agreement of the terms and authorization to move forward. There is no additional fiscal impact, as it was included in the previously approved proposal.
14. Approval of Brelje and Race Professional Services Agreement for the District Office Topography and Underground Survey
The design process was approved on 1/10/24. The attached document is the formal agreement of the terms and authorization to move forward. There is no additional fiscal impact, as it was included in the previously approved proposal.
15. Approval of Treva Minks Proposal for Division of State Architecture Certification
Approval of Treva Minks proposal to assist in DSA close-out and certification for projects that were previously closed without certification. When previous projects have not been closed out completely, it affects our ability to move forward with current bond projects until the legacy (old) projects can be certified.
SRTA wonders why closing out a project is not covered in services provided for a project.
16. Approval of Strata Proposal and Project Assignment for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Light Modernization Pilot & Standardization
Light modernization was high on the prioritization of the school sites during the Facilities Master Planning. In order to maximize the use of these funds, the Facilities team is working with Strata A/P to standardize the light modernization for all sites in order to keep materials, classroom layouts with teaching wall locations, and possible furniture to make classrooms and learning spaces flexible in lieu of casework. The pilot would begin with Light Modernization at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
SRTA wonders how this interfaces with the interior LED light replacements that were recently done districtwide. Is this for exterior lights?
17. Approval of Strata Proposal & Project Assignment for the Design of the Montgomery High School(MHS) Dance Studio Relocation
In order to avoid temporary housing during the construction phase, the Facilities Team has worked with the MHS site to relocate the classrooms scheduled to be demolished within the campus. In order to relocate the Dance Studio, Room 17 needs to be modernized. The attached proposal from Strata A/P includes the design fees and construction administration for this project.
18. Approval of Master Agreement for Division of State Architecture (DSA) Inspector of Record Services for the Montgomery HS Two-Story Classroom Project
Following Board approval of the IOR pool at the December 14, 2022, Board meeting, District staff requested proposals from the pool for DSA IOR services and oversight on the Montgomery High School 2-Story Classroom Building Project.
19. Approval of Revised 23-24 Extra Duty Hourly Miscellaneous Salary Schedule
The Child Care hourly salary was corrected from Range 13, Step 1, (CSEA Chapter 75 22-23 Salary Schedule) $16.97/hour to Range 13, Step 2, (CSEA Chapter 75 23-24 Salary Schedule) $19.25/hour.
The Bilingual Translator-Spanish hourly salary was updated from $50.00/hour to Range 33, Step 2, (CSEA Chapter 75 23-24 Salary Schedule) to $31.55/hour.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
LCAP Midyear Review (2/28/24)
What is the plan for including bargaining units in the evaluation and development of the new LCAP?
Is giving five days notice for stakeholder input meetings is best practice to collect valuable information from these gatherings?
Resolution for March as Women’s History Month (2/28/24)
Resolution for Arts Education Month (2/28/24)
Resolution for Skipping Criteria (2/28/24)
Resolution for Tie-Breaking Criteria (2/28/24)
Second Interim Fiscal Report (3/13/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
With a flier going out, will the board officially decide to proceed with a Parcel Tax?
A-G Program Decision
Results of Developer Fee exploration
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Review of Math grades and progress including demographic data (board request)
SCOE Unification/Redistricting Report (on option #1)
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
CSBA’s Delegate Assembly is a vital link in the association’s governance structure. Working with local districts, county offices, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee, Delegates ensure that the association reflects the interests of school districts and county offices of education. The Delegate Assembly comprises Delegates who are elected and appointed by local board members in 21 geographic regions throughout the state. Delegates will serve two-year terms beginning April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2026. The Delegate Assembly meets twice each year.
The Board will consider voting for the presented candidate at its February 28, 2024, meeting.
B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 2)
B.6. Conference With Property Negotiator (110 Stony Point)
B.6. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-09)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (5:30 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Cesar Chavez Language Academy and Elsie Allen High School)
Cesar Chavez Language Academy (CCLA):
Yareli Diaz Ceron, Student of the Month
Marlene Jimenez-Lieu, Classified Employee of the Month
Nancy Castillo, Certificated Employee of the Month
Elsie Allen High School (EAHS):
Eva Cruz, Student of the Month
Kathy Hayes, Classified Employee of the Month
Efrain Nava, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of CCLA and EAHS to attend this meeting to honor your own.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts 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) Resolution Recognizing February 5-9, 2024: Week of School Counselor
F.3. (Action) Resolution Recognizing February as Career Technical Education Month
CTE Month 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 appreciates our CTE teachers, and the positive impact they have on helping our students develop both soft and hard job skills.
F.4. (Action) Approval of an MOU with SCOE for California Collaborative for Inclusive Learning
This MOU is with the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) for California Collaborative for Inclusive Learning (CCIL) at Biella Elementary, with a Biella Inclusion Model. The goal is to support greater inclusion of students with disabilities. to provide “innovative professional learning focused on Universal Design for Learning to increase the educator’s capacity to provide ALL students access to meaningful, relevant and rigorous grade level instruction in inclusive classroom environments”.
Includes initial PD and ongoing monthly 2 hour workshops. The grant reimburses SRCS for up to $7,500 to implement.
SRTA would like to know what results will be analyzed to assess this program.
F.5. (Discussion) Career Technical Education (CTE) Update
The Board will receive an update on Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, which will include CTE program offerings, local and state initiatives, Career Technical Student Organizations, work-based learning, and industry and post-secondary partnerships.
According to Santa Rosa City Schools Academic Performance | California School Dashboard (CA Dept of Education) only 27% of students graduate from SRCS “Prepared” level on the College/Career Indicator. This data combines College and Career readiness. According to SRCS there were 95 CTE ‘completers’ last year, and there will be 81 this year. Traditionally, three years of courses in the same program are required to count as a completer in our district. In order to count as Prepared for Career for the state, a student must successfully complete a CTE pathway (three years in the same program) as well as reach targets on the SBSA, or earn a semester of credit for a college CTE or academic course. District wide, seventeen students met these requirements for Career Ready last year.
The call for a CTE based education program is long standing and unmet. The site based CTE programs have had recent growth with two recent program additions and two new proposed program additions for next year, but the participants are severely limited due the current A-G/College Eligibility requirements.
Board Policy 6146.1 specifies an Industry Concentration Certificate, but there are no specifics about this option available on the SRCS website. This Industry Concentration also has differing graduation requirements yet there is no information or process accessible. Is this actually an option for current students?
An Industry Concentration Certificate is a path to a college and career future that integrates a-g courses, college courses, work based learning, and linked learning specialty areas. Completion of an Industry Concentration leads to meeting most of the a-g requirements, graduation from high school, and earns an Industry Concentration Certification in a key industry sector.
Students begin the Industry Concentration in grades 11 or 12. Students completing an Industry Concentration Certification will still meet the 220 credits graduation requirement; however, integrated with an industry sector concentration that may include CTE/VAPA courses. Students may participate in dual enrollment at a local college or university with approved agreements, mentorships, pre-internship, and pre-approved work-based learning. Santa Rosa City Schools, 11th and 12th grade students may be identified to participate in an Industry Concentration Specialist Certificate at their school.
SRTA Members support increasing CTE options for our students. We support offering students access to learning soft job skills for entering any workforce, as well as certification, training and internships to allow for a smooth transition to the work world post graduation.
What is the long term vision for CTE in SRCS? What does the implementation timeline look like? What are the metrics to evaluate progress on this vision? Is SRCS willing to offer differing grad requirements for students/families who want access to CTE pathways and currently can’t?
F.6. (Discussion) Community Schools Grant Process Update
The understanding of the California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) and funding opportunities to support adopting the Community School Model have significantly changed. The work toward establishing Wellness Centers will be primarily funded through the CYBHI Fee Schedule Program starting July ‘24, not through this grant.
In order to qualify for funds, sites must have high need, meaning unduplicated student counts are more than 75%. The schools that are most likely to be funded are Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Albert F. Biella Elementary, Brook Hill Elementary, Helen M. Lehman Elementary, James Monroe Elementary, Luther Burbank Elementary. Steele Lane Elementary, and Hilliard Comstock Middle School.
Community schools organize around 4 Pillars. Many of these components exist within our sites, but the community schools model seeks to reorganize our efforts and serves to decentralize decision-making and governance through robust community stakeholder participation. The 4 Pillars are: expanded learning time, integrated student supports, collaborative leadership, and family and community engagement.
In order for a site to receive funding, they will need to start learning and building buy-in for the Community School Model with staff, families and students. They will need to identify a point person or community school champion to help coordinate site-based activities. Sites will need to create a Community Schools Advisory Council that will serve as a stakeholder group (may adopt existing groups).
There were efforts made toward Wellness Centers at various sites. How will these be impacted by this shift in understanding about this grant funding?
Will Site Councils be expanded to become Community School Advisory Councils? Currently these committees often meet monthly to oversee site Safety Plans and SPSAs. Will there be a model provided for how this work can be integrated to not burden these volunteers with more expectations?
Who would be appropriate for a site point person? Is this envisioned as Administrative, Certificated, or Classified? What expectations would be removed to make room for this new set of requirements? How would this person’s time be compensated?
F.7. (Discussion) The 2024-25 Governor’s Budget Proposal
The Board will receive a report on Governor Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 State Budget that was released on January 10, 2024. The COLA for 24-25 has decreased from an expectation of nearly 4% to under 1%, as well as decreasing by half a percent for the following year. The Governor is calling for limited early action on issue areas not affecting education.
SRTA Members know that restricted funding creates the opportunity to clarify priorities. We hold that the classroom experience of students must be our first priority.
The Budget Advisory Committee recently reviewed the Special Ed MOE Subsequent Year Tracking Worksheet – Google Sheets.pdf. Budgeting for services for our Students with Disabilities has increased by nearly $17 million over the past three years, with an increase of $10 million just this last year. Hiring consultants to provide assistants due to unfilled openings is of major concern with these numbers. It is time to make these positions appealing to our local workforce. Paying $65 an hour rate for full time folks to fill positions that we offer $19/hour for for 30 hours a week is not something our budget can tolerate.
Deferred Maintenance covers repairs to infrastructure and assets that get delayed and backlogged due to budget limitations and lack of funding. 3% of general funds are required to be spent on Routine Restricted Maintenance which includes employee costs. Deferred Maintenance is funded through Bond funds, Fund 14 – “deferred maintenance” fund that is no longer required, but may still be used to track carryover or long term maintenance planning, Fund 35 – reimbursement funds from state, and Fund 40 – reimbursement funds from insurance, etc.
Carpet: life expectancy of 15 years, most district carpet is over 20 years old.
Roofing: life expectancy of 15 years, recently serviced 13 sites with bond projects.
Underground Plumbing: life expectancy of 60 years, most district plumbing is over 60 years old.
Buildings: life expectancy of 60+ years, the average building in SRCS is over 50 years
The presentation includes many examples of projects, with costs.
F.9. (Action) First Read and Possible Waiving of Second Read of Board Policy 6163.2 – Animals at School
The Board will review and potentially approve the revised Board Policy 6163.2, Animals at School. If no changes are required, the Board may take action to approve the policy.
EdJoin shows a total of 122 current postings for 177 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 17 certificated openings (four less than the last meeting), and 1 certificated management openings (the same as the last meeting.) There are 159 current classified openings (twelve less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) There are 85 open positions for Teacher Assistants, Aides and Paraprofessionals.
Nine positions are open for elementary yard supervision as well as nine Campus Supervisors, 1 Restorative and 3 Family Engagement and three Student Engagement positions. Reviewing the personnel transactions, the restorative positions have often been filled with transfers.
SRTA welcomes four new certificated hires: Kathryn Faircloth (MCHS), John Gilluly (RVMS) and Jennifer Van Loben Sels (SPSV.)
This brings this year’s certificated hires to 132. That is more than 13% of our workforce.
SRTA bids farewell to Kelly Mackura who leaves us for SCOE after twenty-three years.
New hires at the admin level include DarrenBrookshire as the new AP at EAHS.
This month’s changes to classified staff include one promotion from Campus Supervisors to Restorative Specialists, nine new hires, one resignations and one retirement.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
PQBids
$18,000
Prequalification service for contractors for construction bids.
3
Mosyle Corporation
$18,706
Mobile device manager for 3100 devices, and authentication module.
6
Kathleen Farrell
$11,000
This doubles the contract for Physical Therapy from June.
Secondary
2
AVID
$18,721
College readiness system. EAHS/HSMS/MHS $13,497
4
Rosetta Stone LLC
$695
To provide up to 49 staff PD for the curriculum.
5
Vista Higher Learning
$13,132
Pilot curriculum for secondary Newcomer students.
7
Sonoma County Office of Education
$0
Two days a week of Mental Health at PHS
8
Sonoma County Office of Education
$3,000
Suicide prevention program training for staff for implementation with all ninth graders next year. (Half the cost to train staff is covered by SOCE.)
9
Alongside
$2,500
Provides 500 licenses @ $10 each for SRMS students to access clinician powered AI support through an app.
Elementary
3
Lawrence Hall of Science
$810
ABES students will have a 50 minute lesson Feb 12 on “Solids, Liquids and Gases”
4
Lawrence Hall of Science
$840
BHES students will have a 50 minute lesson Feb 8 on “Build, Engineer, Invent”
G.8 . Approval of the Architectural Proposal for Design Build Bridging Architect & Warehouse Design Services for the District office & Education Center
G.9 . Resolution to Appoint Aaron Gildengorin to the Adult Education Program Member Participation and Sonoma County Adult Education Consortium Oversight Committee
The Board will consider the approval of Resolution 2023/24-31 appointing Aaron Gildengorin, (the new Alt Ed Coordinator) to represent the Santa Rosa City Schools Resolution
G.10, Approve the Project Inspection Services for the Solar Array at the Lewis Campus
G.11 . Approval of Contract with Sangeetha Vasudevan for Physical Therapy Services
There are current students who reside with the district who are not receiving their physical therapy services due to a shortage of Physical Therapists within the SELPA approved businesses. These services are required to support the progress of our students and the services and assessments must be provided. Special Services is requesting that a contract with Sangeetha Vasudevan, a certified physical therapist, provides this legally mandated support. This service will be provided to the students attending Lattice Educational Services.
G.12 . Authorizing Certificated Teachers to Teach Outside Their Major or Minor Fields
Forty-Six Certificated Teachers are Teaching Outside Their Major or Minor Fields, or without a credential in the course they are teaching. Some courses do not have credentials.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Restorative Practices Update (2/14/24)
COVID 19 Update (6/14/238/9/23 2/14/24)
Many students and staff are currently out with COVID. This round has been very unpleasant, in multiple ways. Many staff feel certain they were infected at school. However RESIG has denied staff workman’s comp to cover their days off of school. Staff are being forced to use personal days to cover the minimum 5 day quarantine, after getting infected at work. There has been a lack of clear communication about who is requiring the need for staff to take a PCR test.
LCAP Midyear Review (2/28/24)
What is the plan for including bargaining units in the evaluation and development of the new LCAP?
Resolution for March as Women’s History Month (2/28/24)
Resolution for Arts Education Month (2/28/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
With a flier going out, will the board officially decide to proceed with a Parcel Tax?
A-G Program Decision
Results of Developer Fee exploration
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Review of Math grades and progress including demographic data (board request)
SCOE Unification/Redistricting Report (on option #1)
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Open Enrollment Policy Update
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
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 Mesa Directiva 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. Evaluación del desempeño del empleado público (título del empleado que se está revisando: superintendente, superintendente diputado, superintendente adjunto, directores, vice directores, subdirectores, directores, coordinadores)
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: SRTA/CSEA)
B.5. Conferencia con Asesor Legal – Litigio Anticipado (Número de casos potenciales: 2)
B.6. Conferencia con negociador de propiedades (110 Stony Point)
B.6. Expulsiones de Estudiantes (Caso No.: 2023/24-09)
C. REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (5:30 p. m.)
C.7. Presentaciones especiales para el Estudiante del Mes y los Empleados Certificados/Clasificados del Mes ( César Chávez Learning Academy y Elsie Allen High School)
Academia de Idiomas César Chávez (CCLA):
Yareli Díaz Cerón, Estudiante del Mes
Marlene Jiménez-Lieu, empleada clasificada del mes
Nancy Castillo, Empleada Certificada del Mes
Escuela secundaria Elsie Allen (EAHS):
Eva Cruz, Estudiante del Mes
Kathy Hayes, empleada clasificada del mes
Efraín Nava, Empleado Certificado del Mes
Se envía una invitación especial al personal de CCLA y EAHS para que asistan a esta reunión en honor a los suyos.
E. Comentario público sobre temas fuera de la agenda
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Se han suspendido los comentarios en línea. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de un posible límite de dos o incluso un minuto. En este momento sólo se abordan los puntos del orden del día.
Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la Mesa Directiva 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 Mesa Directiva este año y a hablar sobre un tema de la agenda que lo afecte 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.
F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN
F.1. (Acción) Resolución que reconoce del 5 al 9 de febrero de 2024: Semana del Consejero Escolar
F.3. (Acción) Resolución que reconoce febrero como el Mes de la Educación Técnica Profesional
El Mes de CTE 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 nuestros maestros de CTE y el impacto positivo que tienen al ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades laborales tanto blandas como duras.
F.4. (Acción) Aprobación de un MOU con SCOE para la Colaboración de California para el Aprendizaje Inclusivo
Este MOU es con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma (SCOE) para la Colaboración de California para el Aprendizaje Inclusivo (CCIL) en la Escuela Primaria Biella, con un Modelo de Inclusión de Biella. El objetivo es apoyar una mayor inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidades. proporcionar “aprendizaje profesional innovador centrado en el Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje para aumentar la capacidad del educador para brindar a TODOS los estudiantes acceso a una instrucción significativa, relevante y rigurosa a nivel de grado en entornos de aula inclusivos”.
Incluye desarrollo profesional inicial y talleres mensuales continuos de 2 horas. La subvención reembolsa a SRCS hasta $7,500 para su implementación.
SRTA quisiera saber qué resultados se analizarán para evaluar este programa.
F.5. (Discusión) Actualización sobre Educación Técnica Profesional (CTE)
La Mesa Directiva recibirá una actualización sobre los programas de Educación de Carrera Técnica (CTE), que incluirán ofertas de programas CTE, iniciativas locales y estatales, organizaciones de estudiantes de Carrera Técnica, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y asociaciones industriales y postsecundarias.
Tendencias de inscripción Casi el 25% de los estudiantes de HS están matriculados en un curso CTE. Esto cuenta para las 70 unidades optativas requeridas para graduarse.
De acuerdo a Rendimiento académico de las escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa | Panel escolar de California (Departamento de Educación de California)sólo el 27% de los estudiantes se gradúan del nivel “Preparado” de SRCS en el indicador de universidad/carrera. Estos datos combinanColega ypreparación profesional. Según SRCS, el año pasado hubo 95 estudiantes que completaron CTE, y este año habrá 81. Tradicionalmente, se requieren tres años de cursos en el mismo programa para contar como completado en nuestro distrito. Para contar como preparado para una carrera profesional para el estado, un estudiante debe completar con éxito una vía CTE (tres años en el mismo programa), así como alcanzar objetivos en el SBSA, u obtener un semestre de crédito para un curso académico o CTE universitario. . En todo el distrito, diecisiete estudiantes cumplieron con estos requisitos para Preparado para una Carrera el año pasado.
La convocatoria para un programa educativo basado en CTE existe desde hace mucho tiempo y no se ha cumplido. Los programas CTE basados en el sitio han tenido un crecimiento reciente con dos adiciones de programas recientes y dos nuevas adiciones de programas propuestas para el próximo año, pero los participantes están severamente limitados debido a los requisitos actuales de elegibilidad A-G/Universidad.
La Política de la Mesa Directiva 6146.1 especifica un Certificado de concentración industrial, pero no hay detalles específicos sobre esta opción disponible en el sitio web de SRCS. Esta Concentración Industrial también tiene diferentes requisitos de graduación, pero no hay información ni proceso accesible. ¿Es esta realmente una opción para los estudiantes actuales?
Un Certificado de concentración industrial es un camino hacia un futuro universitario y profesional que integra cursos de agricultuura, cursos universitarios, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y áreas de especialidad de aprendizaje vinculado. La finalización de una concentración industrial conduce a cumplir con la mayoría de los requisitos a-g, graduarse de la escuela secundaria y obtener una certificación de concentración industrial en un sector industrial clave.
Los estudiantes comienzan la Concentración Industrial en los grados 11 o 12. Los estudiantes que completen una Certificación de Concentración Industrial aún cumplirán con el requisito de graduación de 220 créditos; sin embargo, integrado con una concentración del sector industrial que puede incluir cursos CTE/VAPA. Los estudiantes pueden participar en inscripción dual en un colegio o universidad local con acuerdos aprobados, tutorías, pasantías previas y aprendizaje basado en el trabajo previamente aprobado. Las escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa, los estudiantes de los grados 11 y 12 pueden ser identificados para participar en un Certificado de Especialista en Concentración Industrial en su escuela.
Los miembros de SRTA apoyan el aumento de opciones CTE para nuestros estudiantes. Apoyamos ofrecer a los estudiantes acceso al aprendizaje de habilidades laborales interpersonales para ingresar a cualquier fuerza laboral, así como certificación, capacitación y pasantías para permitir una transición sin problemas al mundo laboral después de la graduación.
¿Cuál es la visión a largo plazo para CTE en SRCS? ¿Cómo es el cronograma de implementación? ¿Cuáles son las métricas para evaluar el progreso de esta visión? ¿SRCS está dispuesta a ofrecer diferentes requisitos de posgrado para estudiantes/familias que desean acceder a vías CTE y actualmente no pueden?
F.6. (Discusión) Actualización del proceso de subvenciones para escuelas comunitarias
La comprensión del Programa de Asociación de Escuelas Comunitarias de California (CCSPP) y las oportunidades de financiamiento para apoyar la adopción del Modelo de Escuelas Comunitarias han cambiado significativamente. El trabajo para establecer Centros de Bienestar se financiará principalmente a través de la lLista de tarifas de CYBHI Programa a partir del 24 de julio, no a través de esta subvención.
Para poder calificar para recibir fondos, los sitios deben tener una alta necesidad, lo que significa que el número de estudiantes no duplicados es superior al 75%. Las escuelas que tienen más probabilidades de recibir financiación son la primaria Abraham Lincoln, la primaria Albert F. Biella, la primaria Brook Hill, la primaria Helen M. Lehman, la primaria James Monroe y la primaria Luther Burbank. Escuela primaria Steele Lane y escuela secundaria Hilliard Comstock.
Las escuelas comunitarias se organizan en torno a 4 pilares. Muchos de estos componentes existen dentro de nuestros sitios, pero el modelo de escuelas comunitarias busca reorganizar nuestros esfuerzos y sirve para descentralizar la toma de decisiones y la gobernanza a través de una sólida participación de las partes interesadas de la comunidad. Los 4 pilares son: tiempo de aprendizaje ampliado, apoyo estudiantil integrado, liderazgo colaborativo y participación familiar y comunitaria.
Para que un sitio reciba financiación, deberá comenzar a aprender y generar aceptación del Modelo de Escuela Comunitaria entre el personal, las familias y los estudiantes. Deberán identificar una persona clave o un defensor de la escuela comunitaria para ayudar a coordinar las actividades en el sitio. Los sitios deberán crear un Consejo Asesor de Escuelas Comunitarias que servirá como grupo de partes interesadas (puede adoptar grupos existentes).
Se realizaron esfuerzos hacia los Centros de Bienestar en varios sitios. ¿Cómo se verán afectados por este cambio en la comprensión sobre la financiación de esta subvención?
¿Se ampliarán los consejos escolares para convertirse en consejos asesores escolares comunitarios? Actualmente, estos comités suelen reunirse mensualmente para supervisar los planes de seguridad y los SPSA del sitio. ¿Se proporcionará un modelo sobre cómo se puede integrar este trabajo para no sobrecargar a estos voluntarios con más expectativas?
¿Quién sería apropiado como persona de contacto del sitio? ¿Se concibe como administrativo, certificado o clasificado? ¿Qué expectativas se eliminarían para dar cabida a este nuevo conjunto de requisitos? ¿Cómo se compensaría el tiempo de esta persona?
F.7. (Discusión) La propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador para 2024-25
La Mesa Directiva recibirá un informe sobre el presupuesto estatal 2024-25 propuesto por el gobernador Newsom que se publicó el 10 de enero de 2024. El COLA para 24-25 ha disminuido de una expectativa de casi el 4% a menos del 1%, además de disminuir a la mitad. un por ciento para el año siguiente. El Gobernador pide una acción temprana limitada en áreas temáticas que no afectan la educación.
Los miembros de la SRTA saben que la financiación restringida crea la oportunidad de aclarar las prioridades. Sostenemos que la experiencia de los estudiantes en el aula debe ser nuestra primera prioridad.
El Comité Asesor de Presupuesto revisó recientemente la Hoja de trabajo de seguimiento del año siguiente del MOU de educación especial – Google Sheets.pdf.El presupuesto para servicios para nuestros estudiantes con discapacidades ha aumentado en casi $17 millones en los últimos tres años, con un aumento de $10 millones sólo este último año. La contratación de consultores para que proporcionen asistentes debido a las vacantes es motivo de gran preocupación ante estas cifras. Es hora de hacer que estos puestos sean atractivos para nuestra fuerza laboral local. Pagar $65 por hora para que personas de tiempo completo ocupen puestos por los que ofrecemos $19 por hora durante 30 horas a la semana no es algo que nuestro presupuesto pueda tolerar.
F.8. (Discusión) Plan/actualización de mantenimiento diferido
El Mantenimiento Diferido cubre reparaciones de infraestructura y activos que se retrasan y atrasan debido a limitaciones presupuestarias y falta de financiación. Se requiere gastar el 3% de los fondos generales en mantenimiento restringido de rutina, que incluye los costos de los empleados. El mantenimiento diferido se financia a través de fondos de bonos, Fondo 14: fondo de “mantenimiento diferido” que ya no es necesario, pero que aún puede usarse para realizar un seguimiento del traspaso o la planificación de mantenimiento a largo plazo, Fondo 35: fondos de reembolso del estado y Fondo 40: fondos de reembolso. de seguros, etc.
Alfombra: esperanza de vida de 15 años, la mayoría de las alfombras del distrito tienen más de 20 años.
Techo: esperanza de vida de 15 años, recientemente se realizaron servicios en 13 sitios con proyectos de bonos.
Fontanería subterránea: esperanza de vida de 60 años, la mayoría de las fontanerías urbanas tienen más de 60 años.
Edificios: esperanza de vida de más de 60 años, el edificio promedio en SRCS es de más de 50 años
La presentación incluye muchos ejemplos de proyectos, con costos.
F.9. (Acción) Primera lectura y posible exención de la segunda lectura de la Política de la Mesa Directiva 6163.2 – Animales en la escuela
La Mesa Directiva revisará y potencialmente aprobará la Política revisada de la Mesa Directiva 6163.2, Animales en la escuela. Si no se requieren cambios, la Mesa Directiva puede tomar medidas para aprobar la política.
EdJoin muestra un total de 122 publicaciones actuales para 177 puestos vacantes para SRCS. Hay 17 vacantes certificadas (cuatro menos que la última reunión) y 1 vacante gerencial certificada (la misma que la última reunión). Hay 159 vacantes clasificadas actuales (doce menos que la última reunión) y ningún puesto gerencial clasificado (el igual que la última reunión.) Hay 85 puestos vacantes para asistentes de maestros, asistentes y paraprofesionales.
Hay nueve puestos abiertos para supervisión de patio de primaria, así como nueve puestos de supervisor de campus, 1 de restauración, 3 de participación familiar y tres puestos de participación estudiantil. Al revisar las transacciones de personal, los puestos restaurativos a menudo se han llenado con transferencias.
SRTA da la bienvenida a cuatro nuevas contrataciones certificadas: Kathryn Faircloth (MCHS), John Gilluly (RVMS) y Jennifer Van Loben Sels (SPSV).
Esto eleva las contrataciones certificadas de este año a 132. Eso es más del 13% de nuestra fuerza laboral.
SRTA se despide de Kelly Mackura, quien nos deja por SCOE después de veintitrés años.
La nueva contratación a nivel administrativo incluye a Darren Brookshire como nuevo Director Adjunto en EAHS.
Los cambios de este mes al personal clasificado incluyen un ascenso de supervisores de campus a especialistas en restauración, nueve nuevas contrataciones, una renuncia y una jubilación.
G.5. Aprobación de Contratos
Resumen
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Proveedor
Costo
Descripción
Distrito
1
PQBids
$18,000
Servicio de precalificación de contratistas para licitaciones de construcción.
3
Mosyle Corporation
$18,706
Administrador de dispositivos móviles para dispositivos 3100 y módulo de autenticación.
6
Kathleen Farrell
$11,000
Se duplica el contrato de Fisioterapia de junio.
Secundario
2
ÁVIDO
$18,721
Sistema de preparación universitaria. EAHS/HSMS/MHS $13,497
4
Rosetta Stone LLC
$695
Proporcionar hasta 49 personal PD para el plan de estudios.
5
Vista Higher Learning
$13,132
Plan de estudios piloto para estudiantes recién llegados a secundaria.
7
Sonoma County Office of Education
$0
Dos días a la semana de Salud Mental en PHS
8
Sonoma County Office of Education
$3,000
Capacitación sobre el programa de prevención del suicidio para el personal para su implementación con todos los estudiantes de noveno grado el próximo año. (La SOCE cubre la mitad del costo de capacitar al personal).
9
Alongside
$2,500
Proporciona 500 licencias a $10 cada una para que los estudiantes de SRMS accedan al soporte de IA impulsado por médicos a través de una aplicación.
Elemental
3
Lawrence Hall of Science
$810
Los estudiantes de ABES tendrán una lección de 50 minutos el 12 de febrero sobre “Sólidos, Líquidos y Gases”
4
Lawrence Hall of Science
$840
Los estudiantes de BHES tendrán una lección de 50 minutos el 8 de febrero sobre “Construir, diseñar, inventar”
Esto eleva el costo contractual actual para la reubicación de la oficina de distrito a al menos $1,827,727.
G.7. Aprobar la propuesta para servicio de arquitectura del proyecto de pintura exterior de SRHS
Como se indicó en un punto anterior de la agenda, la pintura en SRHS necesita un contrato adicional para garantizar que se elijan los colores apropiados.
G.8. Aprobación de la propuesta arquitectónica para el diseño, la construcción y los servicios de diseño de almacenes y arquitectos puente para la oficina del distrito y el centro educativo
G.9. Resolución para nombrar a Aaron Gildengorin para el Comité de Supervisión del Consorcio de Educación de Adultos del Condado de Sonoma y Participación de Miembros del Programa de Educación de Adultos
La Mesa Directiva considerará la aprobación de la Resolución 2023/24-31 que nombra a Aaron Gildengorin (el nuevo Coordinador de Educación Alternativa) para representar a las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa. Resolución
G.10, Aprobar los Servicios de Inspección del Proyecto para el Panel Solar en el Campus Lewis
G.11. Aprobación de contrato con Sangeetha Vasudevan para servicios de fisioterapia
Hay estudiantes actuales que residen en el distrito que no reciben sus servicios de fisioterapia debido a la escasez de fisioterapeutas dentro de los negocios aprobados por SELPA. Estos servicios son necesarios para apoyar el progreso de nuestros estudiantes y se deben proporcionar los servicios y evaluaciones. Servicios Especiales solicita que un contrato con Sangeetha Vasudevan, un fisioterapeuta certificado, proporcione este apoyo legalmente obligatorio. Este servicio se proporcionará a los estudiantes que asisten a Lattice Educational Services.
G.12. Autorizar a los maestros certificados a enseñar fuera de sus campos principales o secundarios
Cuarenta y seis maestros certificados enseñan fuera de sus campos principales o menores, o sin una credencial en el curso que imparten. Algunos cursos no tienen credenciales.
J1. Temas de discusión futuros de la Mesa Directiva directiva
Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.
Actualización de prácticas restaurativas (2/14/24)
Actualización de COVID 19 (6/14/23 8/9/23 (2/14/24)
Muchos estudiantes y personal se encuentran actualmente fuera con COVID. Esta ronda ha sido muy desagradable, en múltiples sentidos. Muchos miembros del personal están seguros de haber sido infectados en la escuela. Sin embargo, RESIG le ha negado la compensación laboral al personal para cubrir sus días libres de escuela. El personal se ve obligado a utilizar días personales para cubrir la cuarentena mínima de 5 días, después de infectarse en el trabajo. Ha habido una falta de comunicación clara sobre quién exige que el personal se realice una prueba de PCR.
Revisión de mitad de año del LCAP (2/28/24)
¿Cuál es el plan para incluir unidades de negociación en la evaluación y desarrollo del nuevo LCAP?
Resolución para marzo como Mes de la Historia de la Mujer (28/02/24)
Resolución para el Mes de la Educación Artística (28/02/24)
SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:
Informe Escuelas Plus (10/11/23)
Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
Prueba MAP (solicitud de la Mesa Directiva 8/23/23)
En una reunión, el hecho de que un cierto porcentaje de profesores de matemáticas e inglés hubieran dado este examen el año pasado fue presentado por SRCS como evidencia de que el examen es bueno, y los maestros apoyaron su realización. Esto no es lógico ni exacto. Se han descartado las preocupaciones legítimas que los profesores han compartido sobre esta evaluación. La reunión que los profesores mantuvieron con un representante del distrito el año pasado sobre posibilidades de evaluación alternativas parece no haber tenido ningún efecto.
Los datos longitudinales del CAASPP han identificado claramente preocupaciones sobre el desempeño de los estudiantes. Se podrían invertir mejor los esfuerzos actuales en abordar esas preocupaciones académicas, en lugar de recopilar más datos. Esto es especialmente frustrante cuando la evaluación MAP no se considera útil para los estudiantes o los profesores.
Gracias a los directores Medina y De La Cruz por solicitar más información sobre esta evaluación. Los miembros de SRTA esperan con interés este punto de la agenda.
Impuesto sobre parcelas
Con un volante a la venta, ¿la Mesa Directiva decidirá oficialmente proceder con un impuesto predial?
Decisión del programa AG
Resultados de la exploración de tarifas de desarrollador
Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
Revisión de calificaciones y progreso de Matemáticas, incluidos datos demográficos (solicitud de la Mesa Directiva)
Informe de unificación/redistribución de distritos de SCOE (en la opción n.° 1)
Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge
Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, los beneficios de la venta están ahí. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener personal.
Actualización de la política de inscripción abierta
Política de voz estudiantil
Actualización BEST Plus
Muchos miembros del personal no han recibido capacitación y no son conscientes de cómo se ve esto en la práctica.
The board members nominate and elect the President, Vice President, and clerk for the next year.
SRTA expresses appreciation for those who have served this year.
D. REPORTS
D.2. Santa Rosa Teachers Association (SRTA) Report
D.6. Safety Report
From the prior reports from Superintendent Trunnell, it is expected that the report will including updates on hiring and provide a Safety Advisory Round Table (SART) update, including these pillars:
Mental Health and Counseling
Safety and Security
Facilities
Communication & Transparency
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the imposition of a possible two minute limit. Only items not on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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. There is an invitation for comments on specific items during each item, so they need to be held until then.
Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts 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. and 2. Public Hearing and approval of District SRTA Contract Reopeners (Sunshine) for 2024-2027
The Board will conduct a legally-required public hearing on the proposed Santa Rosa City Schools District “Sunshine” proposal with Santa Rosa Teachers Association (SRTA) for contract reopeners for 2024-2027 before they vote to approve.
• Article 6 Hours and Days of Employment (specifically, but not limited to, professional workday,bell schedules, adjunct duty, common planning time, and early release time)
• Article 8 Safety Conditions (specifically, but not limited to, classroom suspensions)
• Article 9 Evaluation Procedure (specifically, but not limited to, evaluation cycles and timelines)
• Article 11 Leave of Absence Provisions (specifically, but not limited to, Bonus days, Professional Development Days, Catastrophic Leave Bank and Disaster Leave Bank, permissive leaves, and substitute hours and pay)
• Article 13 Transfers and Reassignments (specifically, but not limited to, assignments, reassignments, and transfer process)
• 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)
• Partnering with SRTA to review, clarify, and make any necessary minor adjustments to any articles and sections within the collective bargaining agreement.
● Our students deserve curriculum and supplies that will maximize access to learning. Our students deserve equal and equitable opportunities to take full advantage of their education. (Article 7)
● Our students deserve educators at their best. This includes provisions for educators such as enhanced leave rights and increased ability to care for new families. (Article 11)
● Because our students deserve the best, including the right to consistent teaching, SRTA requests improvements and clarity regarding involuntary transfers, reassignments, job sharing and evaluations. (Article 9, 12 & 13)
● SRTA proposes to partner with SRCS in affecting minor changes to language, contract maintenance and other modifications designed to clarify existing agreements throughout the contract. (All articles, sections, and appendices)
● Because student participation increases academic success, our students deserve the best extra curricular opportunities. (Appendix G, H, I)
Safety is an essential precursor to learning. Our students deserve both the safest and best learning environments. A truly safe school setting must extend beyond freedom from danger to include freedom from fear of danger, which inhibits both teaching and learning as well as participation in school and community activities. Because our working conditions are also our students’ learning conditions, SRCS must address overpopulated classrooms and lack of preparation time, in turn placing greater value on the relationships between students and their educational professionals. SRTA demands an equal voice to address these safety concerns that are adversely affecting learning environments. These factors prevent relationship building between students and educators which lead to compromised quality of instruction, and ultimately sacrifice the safety of the learning ecosystem. (Articles 6, 8 and 14)
SRTA Members are encouraged to share specifics about how addressing the items in our openers will positively impact SRCS students, because they deserve the best!
F.3. (Discussion/Action) School Safety Measures
The Board will discuss school safety efforts the district has taken, and consider additional measures that add to the safety and security of schools. Overall, the number of disciplinary issues have decreased between last year and this year. However, the number of incidents of violence have spiked over the past several weeks, leading to a need to consider amplifying the work specifically around safety and security.
SRTA Members are concerned about safety at our schools. It doesn’t feel like there has been enough substantial improvement since the loss of student life in March. Recent events involving gang affiliations and students hurting each other with weapons are not acceptable. Just because a site hasn’t been mentioned in the news doesn’t mean that they are safe. The response to student conflict has not been sufficient to reduce the threat, causing stress for too many students and staff.
Safe Schools Now
Safe Schools for All
Our schools must be safe for all students and staff.
Raise the minimum wage for Campus Supervisors / Student Advisors to at least $25 dollars an hour.
All district wide administration meetings should be held after school hours to ensure administrator availability on campus during school hours.
Additions of SROs with modifications.
Students that have weapons on campus will be arrested and expelled by SRCS.
Mental Health Support
The mental health and social-emotional needs of students and staff must be cared for.
Decrease school counselors ratio to 400:1
Increase School Based Therapists to 1:500 on each site
Creation of a Wellness Center on every campus with a Wellness Counselor (PPS) to orchestrate community resources for student access.
District creation of Alternative Placements for K-12 students unable to fully access their education in a traditional setting where they can receive the intense services they need.
Create an off-campus location for site suspended students where they can receive SEL lessons, create a plan for reintegration, receive services, and work through a restorative process, as well as work on assignments due in their classrooms.
Prevent Violence
Preventing violence before it occurs must be a focus for all schools.
Our students and staff need access to programs and trainings that prevent violence like de-escalation techniques, bullying prevention, and conflict resolution
Keep temporary Police Presence on High School Campuses and supporting Middle Schools until SROs are trained and on sites
Comprehensive student safety plans and policies must be created, reviewed and followed consistently at every school site.
Consistently evaluate and improve our restorative program to improve its efficiency. Include training for all staff in restorative practices.
Relevant and Engaging Schools
Schools must be relevant and engaging for all students.
Our students deserve to have classes available to them that are appropriate to their skill levels and interests.
Off Ramp from A-G (college eligibility for all) for some students
Allow 2 Year Math 1P classes in high school with no limitations.
Addition of CTE programs, Magnet Programs on sites.
Smaller class sizes and class caps to allow teachers to connect with students.
Creation of Alternative Education Options: ISP, Online School, Hybrid of online and in person school, Campus Academies including credit recovery, therapeutic behavioral programs
F.4. (Action) Facilities Master Plan Presentation
The Facilities Master Plan will be presented for consideration.
Implementation Plan This slidedeck has a slide for each site and the district office, stating which projects are expected to be done over the course of the bond.
SRCS has already started planning work on the following four quick-start projects:
● Montgomery High School 2-Story Building Project
● Roofing & HVAC Replacement Projects ○ Rincon Valley Middle School ○ Luther Burbank Elementary School ○ Helen Lehman Elementary School
● Summer of 2024 Projects ○ New Furniture ○ Fencing ○ Exterior Painting
● District Office & Education Center ○ Early Childhood Education ○ Central Kitchen Remodel ○ Maintenance and Operations Facilities ○ Adult Transition Center ○ District Office & Support Services
The last slide has a summary of the budget for these projects with $545M for secondary, $94M for elementary, $88M for DO, and $84M for management totaling $545M.
This plan looks like most sites will be treated roughly equally, with the exception of FACS which needs more research and discussion because of fault lines, and Monty which is set to get their two story building.
The prioritizing of projects and timelines is not apparent in the implementation plan.
What is the system that will be used for site project decision making for each site project? There was discussion that sites would be included in more detailed decisions. What will that look like?
Will new furniture be purchased for the entire district? What will happen with the old furniture, especially that still has a lot of life? What happens after a bit, when a piece of furniture needs to be replaced? How will that work? Will sites be responsible for finding funds for those purchases?
F.5. (Action) 2023-24 First Interim Budget Report
The Board will consider approval of the 2023-24 First Interim Report with Qualified Certification.
F.6. (Action) Approval of MOU reached with SRCS and CSEA 75 Regarding 2024-2025 Classified Employee 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 2024-2025 Classified Employee Calendar with 242 workdays which has been negotiated and approved by both parties.
F.7. (Action) Approval of a Correction of Variable Term Waiver for a Pupil Personnel Services Credential for Angelica Montalvan
The Board will consider approval of a correction of a previously presented Variable Term Waiver request for a Pupil Personnel Services Credential for Angelica Montalvan to serve as a school counselor. It was previously presented as an Administrative Services Credential.
F.8. (Action) Adopt Resolution No. 2023/24-25, Approving Lease-Leaseback Contract with Wright Contracting LLC dba Wright Contracting General Builders for the New Classroom Building at Montgomery High School Project and Making Related Findings
EdJoin shows a total of 115 current postings for 262 job vacancies for SRCS. EdJoin has changed their search options for postings, making it nearly impossible to continue to provide statistics.
SRTA welcomes four new certificated hires: Anita Santiago (BHES), Analicia Googooian (MCHS), Kelly McMiller (RHS) and Anthony Henderson (EAHS.) Welcome back to Daniel Paulson (MHS.) We hope you each have a long and fruitful career with SRCS. Kateland Pinella is welcome back into our ranks. This brings this year’s certificated hires to 126. That is more than 12.5% of our workforce.
This month’s changes to classified staff include one promotion, fifteen new hires, five resignations and one retirement. We are losing thirty five years of experience serving the students and staff of our district.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
#
Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Sonoma County Office of Education
No Direct Cost
For help with mental health services. Listed as a renewal with baseline data to come from this year.
3
LiftForward
$108.00
Software.
5
Soliant Health
$389,367.00
For 3 SLPs to cover 2 open positions and one maternity leave.
7
Community Matters
No Direct Cost
A master agreement for Safe School Ambassadors.
8
Asana
$3,000.00
Collaborative team software will be used by CNS and Business Services.
11
Sonoma County Office of Education
No Direct Cost
SSA at HSMS, LCMS, MHS, EAHS and RVMS.
Secondary
2
TLCD Architecture
$108,287.00
For Construction Administrative Services for the new MHS building.
4
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber
No Direct Cost
For an afterschool STEM program for secondary students.
SRTA supports training students to be Safe School Ambassadors, in and of itself. If we want to actually implement an ongoing program, structural support must be provided. SRCS can not rely on teachers donating their duty free time to run groups during lunch. This is not what sustainable looks like.
G.6 . Approval of the SRCS 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar
The Board will consider approving the draft Santa Rosa City Schools 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar.
G.7 . Approval of the Proposal from Greystone West for Construction Management Services for the Rincon Valley MS, Helen Lehman ES, and Luther Burbank ES Roofing & HVAC Projects
The Board will consider approval of the proposal for Greystone West Company to provide construction management services for the Rincon Valley MS (RVMS), Helen Lehman ES (HLES), and Luther Burbank ES (LBES) Roofing and HVAC projects.
This looks like a student version of Lift or Uber. Under what conditions will this be utilized?
G.10 . Approval of Proposal for Special Inspection & Testing Services on the Hidden Valley ES Solar Array Project
The Hidden Valley ES Solar Arrays project requires testing and special inspections for portions of the work and materials to verify conformity to the contract documents, applicable laws, regulations, and codes. Measure L; Time and Materials not-to-exceed the sum of $20,000
G.11 . Approval of the Proposal for Inspection Services for Solar Canopies at Hidden Valley ES, Rincon Valley MS, and Maria Carrillo HS
The Board will consider approval to award contracts for solar inspection services for three (3) Santa Rosa City Schools Sites. The total cost of all three contracts is $52,000.
G.13 . Approval of Two New Career Technical Education Course Proposals – Public and Community Health and The Heart of Learning – Introduction to Education
The Board will consider approval of two new Career Technical Education courses for the 2024-2025 school year.
G.14 . Approval of MOU with West County Consortium for Shared Services
Districts in Sonoma county frequently work with each other to provide services for students with disabilities and share servicing students in order to provide a full continuum of service options and for student continuity. For approval is an agreement between West County High Consortium (Sebastopol) and Santa Rosa City Schools.
The cost of this MOU is the same as the cost of a student in the SRCS program. Special Service costs are not fully funded through the collection of ADA and LCFF and even Special Education funds. After those sources of revenues, it is estimated that this cost to West County Consortium will not exceed $15,000, which is similar to what costs to the General Fund a student with such services would cost in SRCS.
G.15 . Approval of Contract Heartland School Solutions
Heartland School Solutions will provide software crucial for the management of the child nutrition program at Santa Rosa City Schools. Modules include inventory management, menu planning, digital menus, and point of service software used at secondary schools.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
following are future board update items:
Deferred Maintenance Plan (1/10/24)
Board Liaison Sites (1/10/24)
Resolution Recognizing Week of the School Counselor (1/24/24)
Resolution Recognizing February as African American History Month (1/24/24)
Resolution Recognizing February as CTE month (1/24/24)
Community Schools Grant update (11/8/23 1/10/24)
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Alternative Education options for students
Officially closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
With a flier going out, has the board decided to proceed with a Parcel Tax?
COVID Updates (6/14/238/9/23)
Many students and staff are currently out with COVID. This round has been very unpleasant, in multiple ways. Many staff feel certain they were infected at school. However RESIG is has denied some staff workman’s comp to cover their days off of school. Staff is being forced to use personal days to cover the minimum 5 day quarantine, after getting infected at work. There has been a lack of clear communication about who is requiring the need for staff to take a PCR test.
A-G Program Review (board request 8/10/22, and again on 6/14/23)
What does the data look like about A-G Completion since this policy was adopted? Where is data on students who are not on track to graduate? How helpful were prior IGPs in allowing students to earn diplomas? How many current students are not on track to graduate? How many of these students are meeting the state requirements for a diploma but not the extra requirements of our district?
What systemic measures are in place to offer academic support K-12 to increase A-G success? What metrics are being used to evaluate these efforts?
Results of Developer Fee exploration
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Review of Math grades and progress including demographic data (board request)
SCOE Unification/Redistricting Report (on option #1)
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Open Enrollment Policy Update
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 2)
B.5. Student Readmissions (Case No.: 2022/23-14)
B.6. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-12)
C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (5:30 p.m.)
C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Lewis Early Learning Academy and Proctor Terrace Elementary School)
Lewis Early Learning Academy (LELA):
Boston Botteri, Student of the Month
Julie Kohler-Traill, Classified Employee of the Month
Dana Gordon, Certificated Employee of the Month
Proctor Terrace Elementary School:
Jasmine Prom, Student of the Month
Maria Carlos Nunez, Classified Employee of the Month
Jeff Nielson, Certificated Employee of the Month
A special invite goes out to the staff of LELA and Proctor to attend this meeting to honor your own.
E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
SRTA answers some Math 1A/1B questions from the last board meeting that were asked after public comment.
A two semester version of Math 1 (Math 1A and 1B) was board approved. The approved course was intentionally written with flexibility in order of what is taught during which year, to allow for the use of various curriculums. There is no understandable reason to have uniform pacing of the course.
Students that fail even one semester of this four semester course are sent back to the traditional 1-year program. The district only allowed two sections with a total of 50 students to be enrolled in the “pilot” program and it was only offered one year. With only one year (50 kids per site) that there isn’t a sufficient data pull for analysis of success or failure. Another option would be great for students who need more, but the space in the class needs to go to students who are able to thrive in this special environment.
MCHS had 33 of 43 students pass Math 1A (77%) which was seen as very successful. This year there are 28 students continuing with Math 1B and 93% were passing (all but 2) as of Quarter 1.
The course description was presented in the fall, but there was no movement on it until the end of the school year. This did create havoc with placing students, especially with timing to meet the caveat that parents had to explicitly agree to have their student enrolled. Whatever concerns and questions there were about the program have not been transparently shared with the Math Steering committee or the teachers who are teaching these classes. The Math 1B teachers meetings have been canceled this year. This program was labeled a pilot. Schools were not allowed to have Math 1A classes this year.
All other Math 1A/1B course descriptions reviewed in the UC Portal show districts giving two years of math credit (for this two year course) as SRCS does for students with an IEP. SRCS is giving 1 year math credit and 1 year elective credit for the two years. This is deserving of review.
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Discussion) Alternative Education Update
The Board will receive an update on the Alternative Program proposal from the December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. The following documents are attached, and summarized below.
2009/10 98 students received diplomas from increasing ISP, expansion of Small Necessary schools and night school at RHS.
2010/11 Recommend increase to 3FTE at each Small Necessary school.
Long term recommendations:
CTE Charter
New and separate Continuation HS (open Fall 2011 or 2012) to serve low ELLs (under CELDT level 3) and students with issues (attendance, anxiety, or alcohol/drug use.)
Distance Learning option
Opportunity Pilot for 9/10 identified at risk to ensure they stay on track.
Board Report (4/20/11) Report states that drop out rate has increased since 2008. Needs of alternative placement for 9th and 10th grade students has jumped from 21% of referrals in 2009-10 to 56% of referrals in 2010-11.
Grad Rates for Alternative students: 2009 (419/463) 90.5%, 2010 (422/486) 87%
Recommendations for 2011-12
Sunset Pathways at RHS
Feasibility Study for CTE HS (open 2012-13)
Offer Distance Learning with WASC Accredited Provider
Recommendations for 2011-12
Open RHS Satellite for students under 16 (Pilot Opportunity School)
Relocate Nueva to RHS
Board Report (8/24/11) 7% of secondary students are served by RHS, Lewis Opp, ISP or Small Necessary schools. California average is 10-12%.
Recommendations
Revitalize Opportunity Program of 9/10 at a HS and establish for 7/8 at a Middle School.
Create a one-room schoolhouse 9/10 Opportunity Program
Create a RHS Satellite focused on ELL
Relocate Nueva and CALSAFE to RHS
Complete a Feasibility study for an Alternative CTE HS.
Recover $0.7 million by reducing dropouts by half.
Alternative Programs run at a cost of $3,495,448 for 599 students with 54 staff:
Ridgway High School: Continuation High School
Independent Study: District-wide Independent Study Program, Ridgway
High Mesa High School: Formerly a Necessary Small High School
Midrose High School: Formerly a Necessary Small High School
Grace High School: Formerly a Necessary Small High School
Home and Hospital: District-wide Home and Hospital, Special Ed and Curriculum & Instruction
Bridge Academy: School within a school at each middle begun this school year
The Alternative Education Review plan will bring together a focus group of students, staff, parents and community members to review each of the alternative education settings in SRCS. (Report to board 3/16)
Learning Impact: Students attending an alternative education setting in SRCS should have the same opportunities for post-secondary education and training as a student attending a comprehensive school site. It may take longer and it may look different but their outcome should be no different.
The most recent CA Dashboard SRCS College and Career indicator shows 57.7% of students are not prepared for college or career. While the board is applauded for taking time to look into this, it is time for action with an implementation plan, including a timeline and measurable metrics.
There is an Alternative Education Committee that is currently being organized. What is the scope of their work? The committee members were told their involvement in this committee would be strictly INPUT with a total of three meetings this year. Is this just going through more motions, or is there interest in actually creating or implementing programs or supports? What are the goals or expected results? Some are willing to invest their time in this effort when all earlier versions have deadended because they are forever optimistic that maybe this time will be THE time something happens.
SRCS Alternative Educational programs have gone through changes. The above board reports state that committees would be convened, but do not explain the story of why and how things have and have not changed. There is acknowledgement that about 10% of students will not thrive in a traditional setting, yet recent efforts have almost exclusively limited all students to comprehensive site placements, as alternative options have been eliminated. Specifically, one document calls out the needs of Newcomers, Long Term Language Learners, and students with attendance concerns, anxiety, or alcohol/drug issues for intensive services through alternative programs.
There have been statements about establishing a secondary Newcomer program at CCLA and EAHS, but there is also a current commitment to serve all students at their school of residence. Transportation seems like one hiccup in this vision.
There is a critical need for an alternative program to meet the needs of middle school students. The Lewis Opportunity program ended. Bridge programs were started at each middle school, and have been nearly all shuttered. All of this was done without most folks understanding what problems these changes were solving. Historically, comprehensive sites have not had the personnel or financial resources to effectively shepherd these high need students.
There is a critical need for alternative placements for ninth and tenth grade students. Currently there are no placement options for these underclass students. Continuation Schools, by law, can only serve 16 year olds, so there is a huge gap of services for 14-16 year old high schoolers. For the past year Ridgway High School has only had room for seniors delaying entrance for many 16 year olds who desire the placement. The time lapse to get into RHS leads many to drop out or drop SRCS for charter school options as it is currently only an option for a limited scope of upperclassmen.
63 eleventh and twelfth grade students have the option of Grace at Piner but the other small necessary programs were closed in 2016. And then there is Ridgway High School. There had been an effort to establish a new version of alternative programs at each high school, but that effort was short-lived and the committee disbanded due to lack of funding. RHS was held up as exemplary, and received a coveted six year WASC, but has been targeted for change. The evaluation of the program, and the concerns were not explicitly shared. The impact of this has been that only a narrow band of students are eligible for RHS. Students who are severely unit deficient are not able to utilize the RHS setting to get a diploma. RHS is uniquely situated to allow for a 180 diploma. Students who leave RHS to graduate from their home campuses are not eligible for this alternative diploma. Some folks seem confused about this.
The call for a CTE based education program is long standing and unmet. The site based CTE programs are nearly unchanged except for some recent efforts envisioning a more robust CTE program at EAHS. There was a fast track plan to purchase a property for a CTE site that failed due to a lack of transparent planning and communication. Board Policy 6146.1 specifies an Industry Concentration Certificate, but there are no specifics about this option available on the SRCS website.
An Industry Concentration Certificate is a path to a college and career future that integrates a-g courses, college courses, work based learning, and linked learning specialty areas. Completion of an Industry Concentration leads to meeting most of the a-g requirements, graduation from high school, and earns an Industry Concentration Certification in a key industry sector.
Students begin the Industry Concentration in grades 11 or 12. Students completing an Industry Concentration Certification will still meet the 220 credits graduation requirement; however, integrated with an industry sector concentration that may include CTE/VAPA courses. Students may participate in dual enrollment at a local college or university with approved agreements, mentorships, pre-internship, and pre-approved work-based learning. Santa Rosa City Schools, 11th and 12th grade students may be identified to participate in an Industry Concentration Specialist Certificate at their school.
SRTA members believe there should be many options offered for students and families. One size does not fit all. SRTA actively opposed hiring an outside contractor to establish a Distance Learning option for students, seeing this as supplanting our members from their teaching positions. This was not in opposition to the creation of a local distance learning program, but rather in support of creating a local distance learning program using our own people.
There was a question about teacher training for A-G. The intent of the question was not clear. There is a concern that district administration has stated that sites can teach whatever they want for courses, specifically that any course ‘covering the standards’ is A-G. Yet when sites ask about adding a Consumer Math or other “G” math course those options are denied because it’s not a “C”course (Math 1, 2, 3.) There is not acknowledgement that when courses are approved by the University of California Office of the President, the content to be covered is specified. Also, the expectation of an A-G approved course of study is that the rigor is sufficient to prepare a student for immediate entrance to college level courses upon graduation. This was confirmed with UCOP.
Implementation of A-G for all has crushed teachers who have empathy for students who are overwhelmed with content they are not adequately prepared for. There have been shortcuts created to get students credits while not requiring the appropriate levels of rigor. This must be considered when viewing the data.
F.2. (Discussion) Open Enrollment and Intradistrict Transfers Update
The parents/guardians of any student who resides within district boundaries may apply to enroll their child in any district school, regardless of the location of their residence within the district. (Education Code 35160.5)
After the enrollment priorities have been applied in accordance with Board policy, if there are more requests for a particular school than there are spaces available, a random drawing shall be held from the applicant pool (“lottery”). A waiting list shall be established to indicate the order in which applicants may be accepted if openings occur during the year.
If the number of transfer requests exceeds the available capacity, space will be first allocated following transfer priorities. Any remaining capacity will be filled by lottery. Priorities: First: Continuing students, Second: Children of District Employees, Third: Displaced by Natural Disaster, Fourth: Specialized Programs, Fifth: Student will be attending concurrently with older sibling at requested school, Sixth: Feeder Programs, Seventh: None of the Above (AR 5116.1)
There is a marked decrease (33%) in requests this year. 74% (451/609) of intradistrict transfers are for three sites (SRHS, MCHS and RVMS).
Of historical note, there was a decision to severely limit student transfers, including inter-district, about five years ago, which caused a decline in enrollment. Those efforts were not subsequently repeated.
SRTA has long requested a more robust campaign to share the gems our schools are with our community. Local charters have been known to poach our students by pamphleting neighborhoods. Students and families residing in the SRCS district are often unaware of the plethora of offerings at their neighborhood school. Yet many end up leaving our district due to the graduation requirements or other district flexibility of programs like hybrid ISP, online school, wellness centers, 7 period days, and Alt Ed options.
F.3. (Action) Revised Board Governance Handbook
This handbook has been revised to reflect the change on board officers and site liaison assignments.
F.4. (Action) Approval of Board Member School Site Liaison Assignments for 2024
The Board will consider approval of the Board Member School Site Liaison Assignments for 2024. Per Board Bylaw 9100, “No board member shall be assigned as a liaison to any school which resides in their trustee area.”
EdJoin shows a total of 110 current postings for 171 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 21 certificated openings (ten less than the November), and 1 certificated management openings (one less than the November.) There are 171 current classified openings (eighteen less than November), and no classified management positions (the same as November.) There are 79 open positions for Instructional Assistants, Behavioral Assistants and Special Ed Assistants.
Several positions are open for elementary supervision as well as 6 Campus Supervisors, 1 Restorative and 1 Family Engagement. Reviewing the personnel transactions, the restorative positions have often been filled with transfers.
There have been further changes to EdJoin postings. The $1000 bonus is now clear!
SRTA welcomes four new certificated hires:
Jacqueline Levy (CCLA), Laura Aramendia (RSP), Angelica Montalvan (HSMS/RVMS)
This brings this year’s certificated hires to 129. That is more than 13% of our workforce.
New hires at the admin level include Aaron Gildengorin as the new Coordinator of Alternative Ed and Kyla BradyLong as the new AP at MCHS.
This month’s changes to classified staff include two promotions of Campus Supervisors to Restorative Specialists, five new hires, three resignations and one retirement. We are losing sixty-three years of experience serving the students and staff of our district.
G.5. Approval of Contracts
Summary
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Provider
Cost
Description
District
1
Finalsite
$600
Staff training for the new websites.
6
Development Group, Inc. (DGI)
$67,192
Revision specifies payment and performance bonds for Phase III of the Viewscreens et al
7
Pyramid Educational Consultants
$4,700
Provide one day PD on behavior management to over 75 Teachers and Specialists
8
University of Massachusetts Global
$0
Contract for student teachers, administrative and counseling interns.
Secondary
2
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
$0
North Bay Stem Teacher Residency Implementation Grant from CTC which is being led by SRCS for 17 resident teachers over two districts.
Elementary
3
Lawrence Hall of Science
$810
ABES students will have a 50 minute lesson Feb 12 on “Solids, Liquids and Gases”
4
Lawrence Hall of Science
$840
BHES students will have a 50 minute lesson Feb 8 on “Build, Engineer, Invent”
Charter
5
Hur Flooring Co.
$667
Increase from original contract for gym floor at CCLA.
SRTA is glad to see website training being offered. There still needs to be an agreement made about remuneration to those who are tending to site websites.
SRCS would benefit from adopting an implementation plan incorporating all that has been learned, allowing for improved roll out of new programs.
G.6 . Approval of Developer Fees Annual Report
The district is required to provide an annual accounting of the fees to the public.
In the 2022-23 fiscal year, the District collected fees and interest of $2,607,896.13 which are 3.83% higher than the prior year, and 53.16% higher than the average of fees collected over the last 7 fiscal years.
SRCS was going to explore Developer Fees. The board is still waiting for the results of this exploration.
G.7 . Approval of Impact Teen Drivers
This in class experience will reach about 1,500 students. Car crashes have been the leading cause of death for American teens for generations. The expectation is that this program will provide youth with information to prevent incidents from occurring in motor vehicles. The effectiveness of the presentations and activities will be measured through student participation and interest surveys. This will be grant funded.
This is being presented as an alternative for the Every Fifteen Minutes program. Why is SRCS not applying for grants for that tried and tested program as well?
G.8 . Approval of Educational Solutions
This contract will support a professional development opportunity that will provide actionable outcomes that support the instructional needs of Emergent Bilingual Students in our Spanish Dual Language Program. This professional development series will address the framework and an opportunity for dual language teachers, staff, and administrators to understand their role in serving the needs of Emergent Bilingual Students in the Dual Language Program. This contract will be in effect from January 11, 2024, through June 30, 2025 for a cost of $41,000 ($7,000/day) paid for with the Dual Language Immersion Grant.
G.9 . Approval of the Contract for Demolition of the District Offices
To approve the contract for the demolition of the outdated portables at the District Office at 211 Ridgway Avenue. Staff were located in portables well beyond their useful life, with many of the roofs beyond repair and without operable HVAC.
This brings the current contractual cost for the district office relocation to at least $2,205,311.
G.10, G.11, and G.12 Approval of a Phase One Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Rincon Valley MS (RVMS), Helen Lehman Elementary School (HLES), and Luther Burbank Elementary School (LBES) Roofing and HVAC Projects
To approve the Phase One Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Rincon Valley Middle School (RVMS), Helen Lehman Elementary School (HLES), and Luther Burbank Elementary School (LBES) Roofing and HVAC Projects.
In October the board approved $60,000 for Arntz Builders for preconstruction services for these three sites. The final costs total $1,805,364 which is from bond funds.
First Amendment to Exhibit A (RVMS) This amendment is for a total of $1,117,010 to include all items identified in the amendment to Exhibit A.
First Amendment to Exhibit A (HLES) This amendment is for a total of $308,976 to include all items identified in the amendment to Exhibit A.
First Amendment to Exhibit A (LBES) This amendment is for a total of $379,378 to include all items identified in the amendment to Exhibit A.
G.13 . Adopting Resolution No. 2023/24-26 for the Approval of District Paint Standards
Approval of the resolution to select Dunn Edwards products and specified application methods as the District’s standard pursuant to PCC Section 3400.
G.14 . Approval of the Proposal for a Topographic/Underground Survey at 211 Ridgway
Approval of the Brelje and Race proposal to conduct a topographic and underground survey at the District Office & Education Center to begin the design process.
This brings the current contractual cost for the district office relocation to at least $2,251,611.
G.15 . Approval of Proposed Increase of Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California will be increased from $15.50 per hour to $16.00 per hour. There are five positions on the Extra Duty Hourly/Miscellaneous Salary Schedule that must be changed to meet the State requirement; Accompanist, After-School Athletic Program, Elementary, Auditorium Supervisor, Ticket Taker/Timekeeper/Scorekeeper, and Student Worker.
This change of $0.50 per hour is expected to cost $3,000 per year.
SRTA supports SRCS providing these workers the local minimum wage, $17.45. The extra expense is insignificant when compared to the other items on this agenda.
G.16 . Approval of Genesis Group Contract for Temporary Speech & Language Services
The Board will consider the approval of the Genesis Group contract to staff the necessary Speech and Language position (SLP) while the Santa Rosa City Schools employee is out on leave and any unexpected SLP coverage required through the school year. Maintaining SLP therapy for students is very important as they may experience regression in progress.
State Special Education funding, not to exceed $100,000 for the term of the contract, June 30 2024. It is noted that Special Education funding is not self-sustaining and therefore the General Education fund must also support Special Education services of approximately $23 million each year.
SRTA notes that SRCS is already under contract with Soliant for $390,000 to cover SLP positions. While maintaining services for students is valuable, it is concerning to have so many openings. The inability to hire district employees and instead utilize contractors has a significant negative impact on the SRCS budget.
G.17 . Approval of Office of Administrative Hearings Agreement
The contractor will furnish the services of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and case management staff to Santa Rosa City Schools, for the purpose of managing cases and conducting hearings.
The financial impact of this contract is not to exceed $48,000.00 and would be paid from the unrestricted General Fund.
G.18 . Approval of Hear You Through Wellness Together Contract
The district currently contracts with SOS Counseling to provide up to 12 sessions for staff who are experiencing mental health needs and unable to find care. Unfortunately, SOS Counseling is not able to meet the needs of staff due to insufficient capacity. This contract will use the unused portion of the SOS Contract and will be immediately available for staff who seek support.
The total contract amount will not exceed $10,000 at $105/hour. SRCS is only billed for services provided. Funds used are provided through a Staff Support grant originally awarded by the Kaiser Family Foundation. In no event shall the total between the two providers exceed the original approved total cost of $29,000.
SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.
Governor’s Budget Proposal ( 1/24/24)
Deferred Maintenance Plan (1/10/24 1/24/24)
Community Schools Grant update (1/24/24)
CTE Update (1/24/24)
Resolution Recognizing Week of the School Counselor (1/24/24)
Resolution Recognizing February as African American History Month (1/24/24)
Resolution Recognizing February as CTE month (1/24/24)
Can this item include data on CTE Programs that was requested by the board during the informational presentation?
SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:
Community Schools Grant update (11/8/231/10/24)
Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
Officially Closing Learning House
MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)
At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.
The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers.
Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.
Parcel Tax
With a flier going out, has the board decided to proceed with a Parcel Tax?
COVID Updates (6/14/238/9/23)
Many students and staff are currently out with COVID. This round has been very unpleasant, in multiple ways. Many staff feel certain they were infected at school. However RESIG has denied some staff workman’s comp to cover their days off of school. Staff are being forced to use personal days to cover the minimum 5 day quarantine, after getting infected at work. There has been a lack of clear communication about who is requiring the need for staff to take a PCR test.
A-G Program Decision
Results of Developer Fee exploration
SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
Review of Math grades and progress including demographic data (board request)
SCOE Unification/Redistricting Report (on option #1)
Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge
Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.
Open Enrollment Policy Update
Student Voice Policy
BEST Plus Update
Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.
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 Mesa Directiva 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 mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.
B.1. Evaluación del desempeño del empleado público (título del empleado que se está revisando: superintendente, superintendente diputado, superintendente adjunto, directores, vice directores, subdirectores, directores, coordinadores)
B.2. Conferencia con el negociador laboral (Nombre del representante designado que asiste: Dra. Vicki Zands (SRCS); nombre de la organización: SRTA/CSEA)
B.4. Conferencia con Asesor Legal – Litigio Anticipado (Número de casos potenciales: 2)
B.5. Readmisiones de estudiantes (Caso No.: 2022/23-14)
B.6. Expulsiones de Estudiantes (Caso No.: 2023/24-12)
C. REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (5:30 p. m.)
C.7. Presentaciones especiales para el estudiante del mes y los empleados certificados/clasificados del mes (Lewis Early Learning Academy y Proctor Terrace Elementary School)
Academia de Aprendizaje Temprano Lewis (LELA):
Boston Botteri, estudiante del mes
Julie Kohler-Traill, empleada clasificada del mes
Dana Gordon, empleada certificada del mes
Escuela Primaria Proctor Terrace:
Jasmine Prom, estudiante del mes
María Carlos Núñez, empleada clasificada del mes
Jeff Nielson, empleado certificado del mes
Se envía una invitación especial al personal de LELA y a Proctor para que asistan a esta reunión en honor a los suyos.
E. Comentario público sobre temas fuera de la agenda
Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Se han suspendido los comentarios en línea. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de un posible límite de dos o incluso un minuto. En este momento sólo se abordan los puntos del orden del día.
Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la Mesa Directiva 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 Mesa Directiva este año y a hablar sobre un tema de la agenda que lo afecte 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.
SRTA responde algunas preguntas de Matemáticas 1A/1B de la última reunión de la Mesa Directiva que se formularon después de los comentarios públicos.
La Mesa Directiva aprobó una versión de dos semestres de Matemáticas 1 (Matemáticas 1A y 1B). El curso aprobado fue escrito intencionalmente con flexibilidad en el orden de lo que se enseña durante cada año, para permitir el uso de varios planes de estudio. No existe ninguna razón comprensible para tener un ritmo uniforme en el curso.
Los estudiantes que reprueban incluso un semestre de este curso de cuatro semestres son enviados de regreso al programa tradicional de 1 año. El distrito solo permitió que dos secciones con un total de 50 estudiantes se inscribieran en el programa “piloto” y solo se ofreció por un año. Con solo un año (50 niños por sitio) no hay suficientes datos para analizar el éxito o el fracaso. Otra opción sería excelente para los estudiantes que necesitan más, pero el espacio en la clase debe destinarse a estudiantes que puedan prosperar en este entorno especial.
En MCHS, 33 de 43 estudiantes aprobaron Matemáticas 1A (77%), lo que se consideró un gran éxito. Este año hay 28 estudiantes que continúan con Matemáticas 1B y el 93% aprobó (todos menos 2) en el primer trimestre.
La descripción del curso se presentó en el otoño, pero no hubo ningún movimiento al respecto hasta el final del año escolar. Esto creó caos en la colocación de los estudiantes, especialmente en el momento de cumplir con la advertencia de que los padres tenían que aceptar explícitamente que sus estudiantes se inscribieran. Cualesquiera que sean las inquietudes y preguntas que hubo sobre el programa, no se han compartido de manera transparente con el comité directivo de matemáticas ni con los maestros que imparten estas clases. Las reuniones de profesores de Matemáticas 1B han sido canceladas este año. Este programa fue etiquetado como piloto. A las escuelas no se les permitió tener clases de Matemáticas 1A este año.
Todas las demás descripciones de cursos de Matemáticas 1A/1B revisadas en el Portal de la UC muestran que los distritos otorgan dos años de crédito de matemáticas (para este curso de dos años) como lo hace SRCS para los estudiantes con un IEP. SRCS otorga 1 año de crédito de matemáticas y 1 año de crédito optativo durante los dos años. Esto merece una revisión.
F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN
F.1. (Discusión) Actualización sobre educación alternativa
La Mesa Directiva recibirá una actualización sobre la propuesta del Programa Alternativo a partir de la Reunión Ordinaria de la Mesa Directiva del 13 de diciembre de 2023. Los siguientes documentos se adjuntan y se resumen a continuación.
2009/10 98 estudiantes recibieron diplomas del ISP en aumento, la expansión de las escuelas pequeñas necesarias y la escuela nocturna en RHS.
2010/11 Se recomienda aumentar a 3 FTE en cada escuela pequeña necesaria.
Recomendaciones a largo plazo:
Carta CTE
Preparatoria de Continuación nueva y separada (abierta en otoño de 2011 o 2012) para atender a estudiantes ELL con niveles bajos (bajo el nivel 3 del CELDT) y estudiantes con problemas (asistencia, ansiedad o uso de alcohol/drogas).
Opción de aprendizaje a distancia
Piloto de oportunidad para el 10 de septiembre identificado en riesgo para garantizar que sigan el rumbo.
Informe de la Mesa Directiva (04/20/11) El informe indica que la tasa de deserción escolar ha aumentado desde 2008. Las necesidades de colocación alternativa para los estudiantes de 9º y 10º grado han aumentado del 21% de las derivaciones en 2009-10 al 56% de las derivaciones en 2010-11.
Tasas de graduación para estudiantes alternativos: 2009 (419/463) 90,5%, 2010 (422/486) 87%
Recomendaciones para 2011-12
Sunset Pathways en RHS
Estudio de viabilidad para CTE HS (abierto 2012-13)
Ofrezca educación a distancia con un proveedor acreditado por WASC
Recomendaciones para 2011-12
Satélite abierto de RHS para estudiantes menores de 16 años (Escuela Pilot Opportunity)
Reubicar Nueva a RHS
Informe de la Mesa Directiva (8/24/11) El 7% de los estudiantes de secundaria reciben servicios de RHS, Lewis Opp, ISP o escuelas pequeñas necesarias. El promedio de California es del 10-12%.
Recomendaciones
Revitalizar el Programa de Oportunidades de 9/10 en una HS y establecerlo para 7/8 en una Middle School.
Crear una escuela de un salón Programa de Oportunidades 9/10
Crear un satélite RHS centrado en ELL
Reubicar Nueva y CALSAFE a RHS
Completar un estudio de viabilidad para un CTE HS alternativo.
Recuperar 0,7 millones de dólares reduciendo a la mitad la deserción escolar.
Los programas alternativos se ejecutan a un costo de $3,495,448 para 599 estudiantes con 54 empleados:
Escuela secundaria Ridgway: escuela secundaria de continuación
Estudio independiente: Programa de estudio independiente para todo el distrito, Ridgway
Escuela secundaria High Mesa: anteriormente una escuela secundaria pequeña necesaria
Escuela secundaria Midrose: anteriormente una escuela secundaria pequeña necesaria
Grace High School: anteriormente una pequeña escuela secundaria necesaria
Hogar y hospital: Hogar y hospital en todo el distrito, educación especial y plan de estudios e instrucción
Bridge Academy: Escuela dentro de una escuela en cada escuela intermedia que comenzó este año escolar
El plan de Revisión de Educación Alternativa reunirá a un grupo focal de estudiantes, personal, padres y miembros de la comunidad para revisar cada uno de los entornos de educación alternativa en SRCS. (Informe a la Mesa Directiva directiva el 16 de marzo)
Impacto en el aprendizaje: Los estudiantes que asisten a un entorno de educación alternativa en SRCS deben tener las mismas oportunidades de educación y capacitación postsecundaria que un estudiante que asiste a una escuela integral. Puede que lleve más tiempo y parezca diferente, pero el resultado no debería ser diferente.
El más recienteCA Dashboard SRCS Universidad y carrera, el indicador muestra que el 57.7% de los estudiantes no están preparados para la universidad o una carrera. Si bien se aplaude a la Mesa Directiva por tomarse el tiempo para analizar esto, es hora de actuar con un plan de implementación, que incluya un cronograma y métricas mensurables.
Actualmente existe un Comité de Educación Alternativa que se está organizando. ¿Cuál es el alcance de su trabajo? A los miembros del comité se les dijo que su participación en este comité sería estrictamente ENTRADA con un total de tres reuniones este año. ¿Se trata simplemente de pasar por más mociones o hay interés en crear o implementar programas o apoyos? ¿Cuáles son las metas o resultados esperados? Algunos están dispuestos a invertir su tiempo en este esfuerzo cuando todas las versiones anteriores han fracasado porque siempre son optimistas de que tal vez esta vez sea EL momento en que algo suceda.
Los programas de educación alternativa de SRCS han pasado por cambios. Los informes de la Mesa Directiva mencionados anteriormente indican que se convocarían comités, pero no explican la historia de por qué y cómo las cosas han cambiado y cuáles no. Se reconoce que alrededor del 10% de los estudiantes no prosperarán en un entorno tradicional, sin embargo, los esfuerzos recientes han limitado casi exclusivamente a todos los estudiantes a colocaciones integrales en sitios, ya que se han eliminado opciones alternativas. Específicamente, un documento señala las necesidades de servicios intensivos a través de programas alternativos de los recién llegados, los estudiantes de idiomas a largo plazo y los estudiantes con problemas de asistencia, ansiedad o problemas de alcohol/drogas.
Ha habido declaraciones sobre el establecimiento de un programa secundario para recién llegados en CCLA y EAHS, pero también existe un compromiso actual de atender a todos los estudiantes en su escuela de residencia. El transporte parece un inconveniente en esta visión.
Existe una necesidad crítica de un programa alternativo para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes de secundaria. El programa Lewis Opportunity finalizó. Se iniciaron programas puente en cada escuela secundaria y casi todas han sido cerradas. Todo esto se hizo sin que la mayoría de la gente entendiera qué problemas estaban resolviendo estos cambios. Históricamente, los sitios integrales no han contado con el personal ni los recursos financieros para guiar eficazmente a estos estudiantes con grandes necesidades.
Existe una necesidad crítica de ubicaciones alternativas para los estudiantes de noveno y décimo grado. Actualmente no hay opciones de colocación para estos estudiantes de clase baja. Las escuelas de continuación, por ley, sólo pueden atender a jóvenes de 16 años, por lo que existe una enorme brecha de servicios para los estudiantes de secundaria de 14 a 16 años. Durante el año pasado, Ridgway High School solo tuvo espacio para estudiantes de último año, lo que retrasó la entrada de muchos jóvenes de 16 años que deseaban esa ubicación. El lapso de tiempo para ingresar a RHS lleva a muchos a abandonar los estudios o abandonar SRCS por opciones de escuelas autónomas, ya que actualmente es solo una opción para un número limitado de estudiantes de último año.
63 estudiantes de undécimo y duodécimo grados tienen la opción de Grace en Piner, pero los otros pequeños programas necesarios se cerraron en 2016. Y luego está Ridgway High School. Hubo un esfuerzo por establecer una nueva versión de programas alternativos en cada escuela secundaria, pero ese esfuerzo duró poco y el comité se disolvió debido a la falta de fondos. RHS fue considerada ejemplar y recibió el codiciado WASC de seis años, pero ha sido objeto de cambios. La evaluación del programa y las preocupaciones no fueron compartidas explícitamente. El impacto de esto ha sido que sólo un grupo reducido de estudiantes son elegibles para RHS. Los estudiantes que tienen una deficiencia grave de unidades no pueden utilizar el entorno de RHS para obtener un diploma. RHS tiene una ubicación única para permitir un diploma 180. Los estudiantes que dejan RHS para graduarse de sus campus de origen no son elegibles para esta diploma alternativa. Algunas personas parecen confundidas acerca de esto.
La convocatoria para un programa educativo basado en CTE existe desde hace mucho tiempo y no se ha cumplido. Los programas CTE basados en el sitio prácticamente no han cambiado, excepto por algunos esfuerzos recientes que prevén un programa CTE más sólido en EAHS. Hubo un plan acelerado para comprar una propiedad para un sitio de CTE que fracasó debido a la falta de planificación y comunicación transparentes. La Política de la Mesa Directiva 6146.1 especifica un Certificado de concentración industrial, pero no hay detalles específicos sobre esta opción disponible en el sitio web de SRCS.
Un Certificado de concentración industrial es un camino hacia un futuro universitario y profesional que integra cursos agriculturales, cursos universitarios, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y áreas de especialidad de aprendizaje vinculado. La finalización de una concentración industrial conduce a cumplir con la mayoría de los requisitos a-g, graduarse de la escuela secundaria y obtener una certificación de concentración industrial en un sector industrial clave.
Los estudiantes comienzan la Concentración Industrial en los grados 11 o 12. Los estudiantes que completen una Certificación de Concentración Industrial aún cumplirán con el requisito de graduación de 220 créditos; sin embargo, integrado con una concentración del sector industrial que puede incluir cursos CTE/VAPA. Los estudiantes pueden participar en inscripción doble en un colegio o universidad local con acuerdos aprobados, tutorías, pasantías previas y aprendizaje basado en el trabajo previamente aprobado. En las escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa, los estudiantes de los grados 11 y 12 pueden ser identificados para participar en un Certificado de Especialista en Concentración Industrial en su escuela.
Los miembros de SRTA creen que deberían ofrecerse muchas opciones para los estudiantes y las familias. Una talla no sirve para todos. SRTA se opuso activamente a contratar a un contratista externo para establecer una opción de aprendizaje a distancia para los estudiantes, considerando que esto suplantará a nuestros miembros de sus puestos docentes. Esto no fue en oposición a la creación de un programa local de educación a distancia, sino más bien en apoyo a la creación de un programa local de educación a distancia utilizando a nuestra propia gente.
Hubo una pregunta sobre la formación docente para A-G. La intención de la pregunta no estaba clara. Existe la preocupación de que la administración del distrito haya declarado que los sitios pueden enseñar lo que quieran en los cursos, específicamente que cualquier curso que “cubra los estándares” sea A-G. Sin embargo, cuando los sitios preguntan acerca de agregar un curso de matemáticas de consumo u otro curso de matemáticas “G”, esas opciones se niegan porque no es un curso “C” (Matemáticas 1, 2, 3). No se reconoce que cuando los cursos son aprobados por la Universidad de Oficina del Presidente de California, se especifica el contenido a tratar. Además, la expectativa de un curso de estudio aprobado por A-G es que el rigor sea suficiente para preparar al estudiante para el ingreso inmediato a cursos de nivel universitario después de graduarse. Así lo confirmó la UCOP.
La implementación de A-G para todos ha aplastado a los docentes que sienten empatía por los estudiantes abrumados por contenidos para los que no están adecuadamente preparados. Se han creado atajos para obtener créditos de los estudiantes sin requerir los niveles adecuados de rigor. Esto debe tenerse en cuenta al visualizar los datos.
F.2. (Discusión) Actualización sobre inscripción abierta y transferencias dentro del distrito
Los padres/tutores de cualquier estudiante que resida dentro de los límites del distrito pueden solicitar la inscripción de su hijo en cualquier escuela del distrito, independientemente de la ubicación de su residencia dentro del distrito. (Código de Educación 35160.5)
Después de que se hayan aplicado las prioridades de inscripción de acuerdo con la política de la Mesa Directiva, si hay más solicitudes para una escuela en particular que espacios disponibles, se realizará un sorteo al azar entre el grupo de solicitantes (“lotería”). Se establecerá una lista de espera para indicar el orden en que los solicitantes pueden ser aceptados si hay vacantes durante el año.
Si el número de solicitudes de transferencia excede la capacidad disponible, el espacio se asignará primero según las prioridades de transferencia. Cualquier capacidad restante se cubrirá mediante sorteo. Prioridades: Primero: estudiantes que continúan, Segundo: Hijos de empleados del distrito, Tercero: Desplazados por desastre natural, Cuarto: Programas especializados, Quinto: El estudiante asistirá simultáneamente con su hermano mayor a la escuela solicitada, Sexto: Programas de alimentación, Séptimo: Ninguno de los Arriba (AR 5116.1)
Hay una marcada disminución (33%) en las solicitudes este año. El 74% (451/609) de las transferencias dentro del distrito son para tres sitios (SRHS, MCHS y RVMS).
Es de destacar que hace unos cinco años se tomó la decisión de limitar severamente las transferencias de estudiantes, incluidas las entre distritos, lo que provocó una disminución en la inscripción. Estos esfuerzos no se repitieron posteriormente.
SRTA ha solicitado durante mucho tiempo una campaña más sólida para compartir las joyas que son nuestras escuelas con nuestra comunidad. Se sabe que las escuelas charter locales nos roban nuestros estudiantes al repartir panfletos en los vecindarios. Los estudiantes y las familias que residen en el distrito SRCS a menudo desconocen la gran cantidad de ofertas en la escuela de su vecindario. Sin embargo, muchos terminan abandonando nuestro distrito debido a los requisitos de graduación u otra flexibilidad de programas del distrito como ISP híbrido, escuela en línea, centros de bienestar, períodos de 7 días y opciones de educación alternativa.
F.3. (Acción) Manual revisado de gobernanza de la Mesa Directiva directiva
Este manual ha sido revisado para reflejar el cambio en los funcionarios de la Mesa Directiva y las asignaciones de enlace del sitio.
F.4. (Acción) Aprobación de las asignaciones de enlace con el sitio escolar de los miembros de la Mesa Directiva para 2024
La Mesa Directiva considerará la aprobación de las Asignaciones de Enlace Escolar de los Miembros de la Mesa Directiva para 2024. Según el Estatuto de la Mesa Directiva 9100, “Ningún miembro de la Mesa Directiva será asignado como enlace con ninguna escuela que resida en su área fiduciaria”.
EdJoin muestra un total de 110 publicaciones actuales para 171 puestos vacantes para SRCS. Hay 21 vacantes certificadas (diez menos que en noviembre) y 1 vacante gerencial certificada (una menos que noviembre). Hay 171 vacantes clasificadas actuales (dieciocho menos que noviembre) y ningún puesto gerencial clasificado (lo mismo que noviembre). ) Hay 79 puestos vacantes para asistentes de instrucción, asistentes de comportamiento y asistentes de educación especial.
Hay varios puestos abiertos para supervisión de primaria, así como 6 supervisores de campus, 1 de restauración y 1 de participación familiar. Al revisar las transacciones de personal, los puestos restaurativos a menudo se han llenado con transferencias.
Ha habido más cambios en las publicaciones de EdJoin. ¡El bono de $1000 ya está disponible!
SRTA da la bienvenida a tres nuevas contrataciones certificadas:
Jacqueline Levy (CCLA), Laura Aramendia (RSP), Angélica Montalván (HSMS/RVMS)
Esto eleva las contrataciones certificadas de este año a 129. Eso es más del 13% de nuestra fuerza laboral.
Las nuevas contrataciones a nivel administrativo incluye a Aaron Gildengorin como nuevo Coordinador de Educación Alternativa y Kyla BradyLong como nueva AP en MCHS.
Los cambios de este mes al personal clasificado incluyen dos ascensos de supervisores de campus a especialistas en restauración, cinco nuevas contrataciones, tres renuncias y una jubilación. Estamos perdiendo sesenta y tres años de experiencia sirviendo a los estudiantes y al personal de nuestro distrito.
G.5. Aprobación de Contratos
Resumen
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Proveedor
Costo
Descripción
Distrito
1
Sitio final
$600
Formación del personal para los nuevos sitios web.
6
Development Group, Inc. (DGI)
$67,192
La revisión especifica garantías de pago y cumplimiento para la Fase III de Viewscreens et al.
7
Pyramid Educational Consultants
$4,700
Proporcionar un día de desarrollo profesional sobre manejo del comportamiento a más de 75 maestros y especialistas.
8
University of Massachusetts Global
$0
Contrato para estudiantes de magisterio, pasantes administrativos y de orientación.
Secundario
2
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
$0
Subvención para la implementación de la residencia de maestros de North Bay Stem de CTC, que está dirigida por SRCS para 17 maestros residentes en dos distritos.
Elemental
3
Lawrence Hall of Science
$810
Los estudiantes de ABES tendrán una lección de 50 minutos el 12 de febrero sobre “Sólidos, Líquidos y Gases”
4
Lawrence Hall of Science
$840
Los estudiantes de BHES tendrán una lección de 50 minutos el 8 de febrero sobre “Construir, diseñar, inventar”
Carta
5
Hur Flooring Co.
$667
Aumento del contrato original para el piso del gimnasio en CCLA.
SRTA se complace en ver que se ofrece capacitación en el sitio web. Todavía es necesario llegar a un acuerdo sobre la remuneración de quienes atienden sitios web.
SRCS se beneficiaría de la adopción de un plan de implementación que incorpore todo lo aprendido, permitiendo una mejor implementación de nuevos programas.
G.6. Aprobación del Informe Anual de Tarifas de Desarrolladores
Se requiere que el distrito proporcione una contabilidad anual de las tarifas al público.
En el año fiscal 2022-23, el Distrito recaudó tarifas e intereses de $2,607,896.13, que son un 3.83% más que el año anterior y un 53.16% más que el promedio de tarifas cobradas durante los últimos 7 años fiscales.
SRCS iba a explorar las tarifas de desarrollador. La Mesa Directiva todavía está esperando los resultados de esta exploración.
G.7. Aprobación de Impact Teen Drivers
Esta experiencia en clase llegará a unos 1.500 estudiantes. Los accidentes automovilísticos han sido la principal causa de muerte entre los adolescentes estadounidenses durante generaciones. La expectativa es que este programa brinda a los jóvenes información para prevenir incidentes en vehículos motorizados. La efectividad de las presentaciones y actividades se medirá a través de encuestas de interés y participación de los estudiantes. Esto será financiado con una subvención.
Esto se presenta como una alternativa para el programa Cada Quince Minutos. ¿Por qué SRCS no solicita subvenciones para ese programa probado también?
G.8. Aprobación de Soluciones Educativas
Este contrato respaldará una oportunidad de desarrollo profesional que proporcionará resultados viables que respalden las necesidades de instrucción de los estudiantes bilingües emergentes en nuestro programa de lenguaje dual en español. Esta serie de desarrollo profesional abordará el marco y la oportunidad para que los maestros, el personal y los administradores de dos idiomas comprendan su papel en atender las necesidades de los estudiantes bilingües emergentes en el programa de dos idiomas. Este contrato estará vigente desde el 11 de enero de 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2025 por un costo de $41,000 ($7,000/día) pagado con la Beca de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas.
G.9. Aprobación del Contrato de Demolición de las Oficinas Distritales
Aprobar el contrato para la demolición de los portátiles obsoletos en la Oficina del Distrito en 211 Ridgway Avenue. El personal estaba ubicado en portátiles mucho más allá de su vida útil, con muchos de los techos irreparables y sin HVAC operable.
Esto eleva el costo contractual actual para la reubicación de la oficina de distrito a al menos $2,205,311.
G.10, G.11 y G.12 Aprobación de un precio máximo garantizado (GMP) de fase uno para Rincon Valley MS (RVMS), Helen Lehman Elementary School (HLES) y Luther Burbank Elementary School (LBES) Techado y Proyectos de climatización
Aprobar el Precio Máximo Garantizado (GMP) de la Fase Uno para los proyectos de techos y HVAC de la Escuela Intermedia Rincon Valley (RVMS), la Escuela Primaria Helen Lehman (HLES) y la Escuela Primaria Luther Burbank (LBES).
En octubre, la Mesa Directiva aprobó $60,000 para Arntz Builders para servicios previos a la construcción de estos tres sitios. Los costos finales suman $1,805,364 que provienen de fondos de bonos.
Primera Enmienda al Anexo A (RVMS) Esta enmienda es por un total de $1,117,010 para incluir todos los elementos identificados en la enmienda al Anexo A.
Primera Enmienda al Anexo A (HLES) Esta enmienda es por un total de $308,976 para incluir todos los elementos identificados en la enmienda al Anexo A.
Primera Enmienda al Anexo A (LBES) Esta enmienda es por un total de $379,378 para incluir todos los elementos identificados en la enmienda al Anexo A.
G.13. Adopción de la Resolución No. 2023/24-26 para la Aprobación de Estándares Distritales de Pintura
Aprobación de la resolución para seleccionar productos Dunn Edwards y métodos de aplicación específicos como estándar del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 3400 del PCC.
G.14. Aprobación de la propuesta para un estudio topográfico/subterráneo en 211 Ridgway
Aprobación de la propuesta de Brelje y Race para realizar un estudio topográfico y subterráneo en la Oficina del Distrito y el Centro Educativo para comenzar el proceso de diseño.
Esto eleva el costo contractual actual para la reubicación de la oficina de distrito por lo menos a $2,251,611.
G.15. Aprobación de propuesta de aumento de salario mínimo
A partir del 1 de enero de 2024, el salario mínimo en California aumentará de $15.50 por hora a $16.00 por hora. Hay cinco puestos en el programa de salarios varios/por hora de trabajo adicional que deben cambiarse para cumplir con el requisito estatal; Acompañante, programa deportivo extraescolar, primaria, supervisor del auditorio, revisor/cronometrador/anotador de entradas y trabajador estudiantil.
Se espera que este cambio de $0.50 por hora cueste $3000 por año.
SRTA apoya a SRCS proporcionando a estos trabajadores el salario mínimo local, $17.45. El gasto adicional es insignificante en comparación con los demás puntos de esta agenda.
G.16. Aprobación del contrato del Grupo Génesis para servicios temporales del habla y el lenguaje
La Mesa Directiva considerará la aprobación del contrato de Genesis Group para dotar de personal al puesto de Habla y Lenguaje (SLP) necesario mientras el empleado de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa esté de licencia y cualquier cobertura SLP inesperada requerida durante el año escolar. Mantener la terapia SLP para los estudiantes es muy importante ya que pueden experimentar una regresión en el progreso.
Financiamiento estatal de educación especial, que no debe exceder los $100,000 durante la vigencia del contrato, el 30 de junio de 2024. Se observa que los fondos de educación especial no son autosostenibles y, por lo tanto, el fondo de educación general también debe respaldar los servicios de educación especial de aproximadamente $23 millones cada año.
SRTA señala que SRCS ya tiene un contrato con Soliant por 390,000 dólares para cubrir puestos de SLP. Si bien mantener los servicios para los estudiantes es valioso, es preocupante tener tantas vacantes. La imposibilidad de contratar empleados del distrito y en su lugar utilizar contratistas tiene un impacto negativo significativo en el presupuesto de SRCS.
G.17. Aprobación del Acuerdo de la Oficina de Audiencias Administrativas
El contratista proporcionará los servicios de jueces de derecho administrativo (ALJ) y personal de gestión de casos a las escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa, con el fin de gestionar casos y realizar audiencias.
El impacto financiero de este contrato no excederá los $48,000.00 y se pagaría con cargo al Fondo General no restringido.
G.18. Aprobación del contrato Hear You Through Wellness Together
Actualmente, el distrito contrata a SOS Counseling para brindar hasta 12 sesiones para el personal que tiene necesidades de salud mental y no puede encontrar atención. Lamentablemente, SOS Counseling no puede satisfacer las necesidades del personal debido a su capacidad insuficiente. Este contrato utilizará la parte no utilizada del Contrato SOS y estará disponible de inmediato para el personal que busque apoyo.
El monto total del contrato no excederá los $10,000 a $105/hora. A SRCS solo se le factura por los servicios prestados. Los fondos utilizados se proporcionan a través de una subvención de apoyo al personal otorgada originalmente por la Kaiser Family Foundation. En ningún caso el total entre los dos proveedores excederá el costo total aprobado original de $29,000.
J1. Temas de discusión futuros de la Mesa Directiva directiva
Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.
Propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador (01/24/24)
Plan de mantenimiento diferido (01/10/24 01/24/24)
Actualización de la subvención para escuelas comunitarias (01/24/2)
Actualización de CTE (01/24/24)
Resolución Reconocimiento Semana del Consejero Escolar (01/24/2)
Resolución que reconoce febrero como el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana (01/24/24)
Resolución Reconocimiento de febrero como mes del CTE (01/24/2)
¿Puede este elemento incluir datos sobre los programas CTE que solicitó la Mesa Directiva durante la presentación informativa?
SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:
Actualización de la subvención para escuelas comunitarias (8/11/23 0/110/24)
Informe Escuelas Plus (11/10/23)
Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
Prueba MAP (solicitud de la Mesa Directiva 8/23/23)
En una reunión, el hecho de que un cierto porcentaje de profesores de matemáticas e inglés hubieran dado este examen el año pasado fue presentado por SRCS como evidencia de que el examen es bueno, y los maestros apoyaron su realización. Esto no es lógico ni exacto. Se han descartado las preocupaciones legítimas que los profesores han compartido sobre esta evaluación. La reunión que los profesores mantuvieron con un representante del distrito el año pasado sobre posibilidades de evaluación alternativas parece no haber tenido ningún efecto.
Los datos longitudinales del CAASPP han identificado claramente preocupaciones sobre el desempeño de los estudiantes. Se podrían invertir mejor los esfuerzos actuales en abordar esas preocupaciones académicas, en lugar de recopilar más datos. Esto es especialmente frustrante cuando la evaluación MAP no se considera útil para los estudiantes o los profesores.
Gracias a los directores Medina y De La Cruz por solicitar más información sobre esta evaluación. Los miembros de SRTA esperan con interés este punto de la agenda.
Impuesto sobre parcelas
Con un volante a punto de publicarse, ¿la Mesa Directiva ha decidido proceder con un impuesto predial?
Actualizaciones de COVID (6/14/23 8/9/23)
Muchos estudiantes y personal se encuentran actualmente fuera con COVID. Esta ronda ha sido muy desagradable, en múltiples sentidos. Muchos miembros del personal están seguros de haber sido infectados en la escuela. Sin embargo, RESIG ha negado la compensación laboral de algunos miembros del personal para cubrir sus días libres de escuela. El personal se ve obligado a utilizar días personales para cubrir la cuarentena mínima de 5 días, después de infectarse en el trabajo. Ha habido una falta de comunicación clara sobre quién exige que el personal se realice una prueba de PCR.
Decisión del programa AG
Resultados de la exploración de tarifas de desarrollador
Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
Revisión de calificaciones y progreso de Matemáticas, incluidos datos demográficos (solicitud de la Mesa Directiva)
Informe de unificación/redistribución de distritos de SCOE (en la opción n.° 1)
Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge
Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, los beneficios de la venta están ahí. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener personal.
Actualización de la política de inscripción abierta
Política de voz estudiantil
Actualización MEJOR Plus
Muchos miembros del personal no han recibido capacitación y no son conscientes de cómo se ve esto en la práctica.
C.3. Special Presentation for Outgoing Board President
D. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items on the agenda are addressed at this time.
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 an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.
E.1. (Discussion) District-Wide Data Presentation: Graduation Rate and College Readiness
The California Dashboard SRCS data shows an overall graduation rate of 82.7%, a decrease of 1.8% from the prior year which puts the district in the orange ranking. Four subgroups are listed as red. The English Learner graduation rate was 62.9%, a decline of 5% from the year before. The Foster Youth graduation rate was 65.4%, an increase of 6.8%% from the year before. The homeless graduation rate was 55.4%, a decline of 3.8% from the year before. The Student with Disability graduation rate was 63.6% a decline of 4% from the year before.
SRTA had a community forum Tuesday night about A-G.
Will Lyon shared this Slide deck: A-G for All Is Hurting Students. This is not just a HS problem- it is systemic. Successful programs should have implementation plans with timelines and metrics. The parents who were upset that their students were in ‘Regular’ classes when they didn’t understand these were not college prep courses have every right to be upset now that their students have taken A-G courses but are not qualified to attend a UC/CSU, because there has been no communication about the C or better requirement.
Margie BradyLong, Math Teacher at Maria Carrillo HS, spoke as a math teacher. Math is hard. Social promotion allows students to arrive at high school where everyone is placed in Math 1 without the necessary foundation. Having students who are not competent with integers and fractions (elementary curriculum) lowers the content and rigor of the Math 1 course. The students who are ready for on level rigor are denied the content they deserve.
There are many students failing and needing to retake the course. At a prior meeting this board asked for early identification of uprising freshmen students to provide early intervention and support. Not only did that not happen, but SRCS has not allowed readiness classes, and has said we can not offer the Math 1 over two year course again, even though these are on the A-G list. Instead there are two periods of a TOSA on each HS campus. This is a stop gap that helps some students.
Ramon Ramirez, History Teacher at Ridgway HS, shared concerns arising from the revolving door of administrators. Currently students can earn a semester of credit in a quarter. With the enormous need for students to recover units since the A-G implementation, there has been a recent shift. The Carnegie Unit practices that received a phenomenal 6 year WASC accreditation and awards for a model alternative program have been abandoned.
Melissa Baker, Counselor at Montgomery HS, suggested that counselors have a unique perspective with many ideas for improving our situation. Review possible pathway options for a diploma. Offer more CTE (Career Technical Education) courses, incorporating more work experience and internships into our campuses. Re-establishing the Transitional program that gave work experience to our students with disabilities. Students and families deserve freedom of choice, not one size fits all.
E.2.(Action) First Read and Possible Waiving of Second Read, Board Policy 6146.1 – Graduation Waiver Extension to the Class of 2025
This waiver is a welcome relief to the 75 or so seniors it is expected to help. Unfortunately, too many students are seeing a diploma as unreachable in the middle of their sophomore year when they are signing up for Junior year courses. Waiting until the second half of senior year to offer this waiver is too little, too late for too many.
Students need relief from more than just the third year of math and the second year of Language Other Than English. (LOTE).
Permanent off ramps are needed, until they aren’t.
