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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

FOR THE BENNETT VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meetings of the Board are not public meetings, but meetings held in public to carry on the business of the schools.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

CLOSED SESSION 5:30

2250 MESQUITE DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

DISTRICT OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), BVUSD will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to participate in a Board meeting should contact Superintendent Cala, Board Secretary, at 707-542-2201 at least 48 prior to the meeting.

  1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION (5:30 PM)

  1. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION  

  1. PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE - DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE

(Government Code Section 54954)

  1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR 

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

- Agency Negotiator: Alexis Cala, Superintendent

- District Representatives: Andee Baridon, Chief Business Official

  1. EVALUATION - SUPERINTENDENT 

(Government Code Section 54957)    

- Agency Designated Representative for Evaluation: Steve Sharpe, Board President

- Unrepresented Employee: Superintendent

  1. RECONVENE IN  OPEN  SESSION (6:00 PM)

  1. ROLL CALL

  1. AGENDA REORDERING

The Board may elect to consider items in a different order than they appear on the agenda.

  1. PUBLIC APPEARANCES • HEARINGS • CORRESPONDENCE

Individuals may address the Board in accordance with the Public Comment statement (bottom of agenda).

  1. PUBLIC APPEARANCES  -  General Public Comment

  1. INFORMATION ITEMS

All reports may be given orally or submitted in writing for the Board's information.

  1. PRINCIPAL REPORTS

  1. ASSOCIATION REPORTS

  1. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

  1. INFORMATION FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  1. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

  1. TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS: ACTION

These items need to be considered individually and acted upon by the Board as such.

  1. Review and Possible Action to Approve 2025 CSBA (California School Boards Association) Delegate Assembly Election Ballot. The Board will have the opportunity to vote for a delegate from the slate presented by CSBA.

  1. Review and Possible Action to Approve the 2025-26 District Calendar. This calendar is created in consultation with the Bennett Valley Union Teachers Association (BVTA) and is aligned to that of Santa Rosa City Schools to the extent practical and appropriate for our district. The Superintendent recommends approval.

  1. Review and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Budget Reductions for 2025-2026 School Year.  The Superintendent seeks approval to proceed with the proposed budget reductions, as initially presented during the January meeting. There are no material changes to the proposals previously shared. The recovery plan includes the following key components: (1) Revenue from a new lease agreement, (2) administrative restructuring (3) anticipated cost savings from teacher retirement, (4) reduced expenditures on alternative special education placements by expanding in-district services. The Superintendent will provide a brief review of the previously presented slides and recommends approval of the proposed reductions.

  1. TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS: DISCUSSION

Action is permissible on these items but not anticipated.

  1. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Mid-Year Report - The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a key component of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and outlines the District’s goals, actions, expenditures, and progress in improving student outcomes, particularly for English learners, foster youth, and low-income students. As part of mid-year monitoring and transparency efforts, District staff will present an overview of the LCAP Mid-Year Report, highlighting data on student achievement, program implementation, and financial expenditures to date. The Board will have the opportunity to discuss report details, ask questions, and provide feedback on next steps as the District prepares for the upcoming annual LCAP update process. No action is required at this time.

  1. Charter Conversion  Discussion - The Superintendent will provide a summary of progress and potential next steps as they relate to the charter conversion process. The Board will have an opportunity to discuss details, ask questions, and provide feedback. No action is required at this time.

  1. CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board in one motion. No discussion of these items is necessary unless the Board requests specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved by the Board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS

  1. APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS

  1. APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED  APPLICATION 2024-25 CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCES

  1. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES BY YOUNG, MINNEY & CORR, LLP

  1. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE *PERSONNEL REPORT

  1. FUTURE ITEMS FOR TRUSTEE CONSIDERATION

The Board may suggest additional items for future consideration.

  1. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

If necessary, the Board will reconvene in closed session to address any unfinished business from the earlier session.

  1. CLOSED SESSION

  1. RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION

  1. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

  1. ADJOURN

PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE

In accordance with Government Code section 54957.5 and the Public Records Act, public records that are distributed to a majority of the Board of Trustees concerning the open session agenda will be made available upon request.  Such records distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting are available for inspection at the district office located at 2250 Mesquite Dr., Santa Rosa, CA  95405.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Pursuant to BVUSD Board Bylaw 9323, Government Codes 54954.2 and 54954.3 and Education Code 35145.5, members of the public are encouraged to attend Board meetings and to address the Board concerning any item on the agenda or within the Board's jurisdiction as follows:

Opportunities for public comment on an item appearing on the agenda will be provided before or during the Board’s consideration of the item.

Members of the public may provide input on non-agenda items during Public Appearances. Board members or district staff members may ask clarifying questions or briefly respond to statements or questions from the public about items not appearing on the agenda, but will not engage in discussion or take action. Board members may also ask staff to report back to the Board or place a matter of business on a future agenda.

Any person wishing to be heard by the Board shall first be recognized by the president. Members of the public may have up to three minutes per speaker and up to 20 minutes per item unless the Board president, with Board consent, adjusts the amount of time. Any such adjustment shall be done equitably so as to allow a diversity of viewpoints.

The Board shall not prohibit public criticism of its policies, procedures, programs, services, acts, or omissions; however the Board may remove disruptive individuals and order the room cleared for persistent disruption or statements that threaten the safety of any person(s) at the meeting. When the room is ordered cleared due to a disturbance, further Board proceedings shall concern only matters appearing on the agenda.