The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees will begin at 6:00 p.m. with closed session and approximately 6:45 p.m. for open session. A complete agenda packet is available at the District Office, 3901 North Mesa School Road, Somis, 72 hours prior to the Regular Board Meeting and online at www.mesaschooldistrict.org.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RECOGNITION OF A QUORUM :

Time______                                                                                                            Present             Absent

Mr.        Steven Sullivan, President                                                _____             ______

Ms.  Julie Hupp, Vice-President                                                ______             ______

Mrs. Sandra Romero, Clerk                                                                                    ______             ______

Dr.         Neil Canby, Trustee                                                        ______             ______

Mrs. Jayme Dryden, Trustee                                                        ______             ______

Dr.   Raul Ramirez, Superintendent                                                                            ______           ______

Mrs. Tami Peterson, Chief Business Official                                                   ______             ______

Mrs. Brianna Torres, Executive Assistant                                                        ______             ______

   2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

Usually an agenda covers an entire session, in which case it is the order of business for that session and is adopted by majority vote of the assembly. Thereafter, no change can be made in the agenda except by a two-thirds vote or by unanimous consent. At the point of adoption of the agenda, any Board member or the Superintendent can request that the agenda be reordered.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:

All individuals are invited to speak to the Board during public comment on matters related to the District. If a member of the public wishes to address the Board, please plan to complete a Speaker Form one (1) hour prior to the start of the meeting. Board Policy limits speaker’s comments to three (3) minutes of time; there is no provision for ceding minutes to another speaker (BB 9323). Forms are available in the District Office, at the Board meeting and online at www.mesa school district.org. 

4. CLOSED SESSION:

During this time, the Board may adjourn to closed session to discuss confidential material relating to:

1. Personnel as authorized by Government Code §54957 as it relates to personnel needs for the 2024-2025 school year
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation as authorized by Government Code §54957

• Superintendent

3.  Conference with Labor Negotiators as authorized by Government Code §3549.1

• Consult with District Negotiator Dr. Ramirez, Superintendent, on negotiations with MUTA and MUST

5. OFFICIAL OPENING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

6. MINUTES:

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 11, 2024.

7. AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES - COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC: All individuals are invited to speak to the Board during public comment on matters related to the District. If you wish to address the Board, please plan to complete a Speaker Form prior to the start of the meeting. Forms are available in the District Office, at the Board meeting and online at www.mesaschooldistrict.org. 

8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: 

1. Mesa Moments

B. Mesa Events

• Mesa Union Science Fair
• Ventura County Science Fair

C. Learning and Engagement

• CAASPP Testing
• LCAP Review & Renewal

D. Facilities Update

E. Attendance Report

F. Upcoming Events

9. BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Correspondence: Ventura County Office of Education has reviewed the Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Mesa Union Teachers Association (MUTA) bargaining unit stated March 1, 2024.

B. Board members' reports and communications:

C. Board members' interests and concerns:

10. CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of the Consent Agenda – All items on the Consent Agenda are to be approved as one motion unless a Board member requests separate action on a specific item. Each item approved shall be deemed to have been read in full and adopted as recommended.

Business Services: 

A. Purchase Orders – Mesa (March 1-March 31, 2024)

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It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Purchase Orders be approved as presented. PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 10A IN THE PACKET

B. Check Register – Mesa (March 1-March 31, 2024)

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Check Register be approved as presented. PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 10B IN THE PACKET

C. Statement of Revenues and Expenditures (March 1-March 31, 2024)

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures be approved as presented.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 10C IN THE PACKET

Educational/Student Services: 

D. Current Enrollment Report

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Enrollment Report be approved as presented. PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 10D IN THE PACKET 

E. 2024-2025 Academic Calendar 

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar  be approved as presented.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 10E IN THE PACKET 

11. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 

1. Discussion of Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

1. LCAP Board Presentation

12. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Public Hearing for the AB 1200: Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Mesa Union Support Team (MUST) and Public Comment Regarding the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Agreement with Mesa Union Support Team (MUST) for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30, 2026. Presentation included public disclosure of the major provisions of the proposed agreement, including costs to be incurred by the District, followed by an opportunity for public comment (Government Code Section 3547.5)

B.  Public Hearing for the Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with Mesa Union Support Team (MUST)

13. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Business/Fiscal Services: 

1. Consideration of approval of the disclosure of collective bargaining agreement with Mesa Union Support Team (MUST) in accordance with AB1200,AB27546 for the period of July 1,2023-June 30,2026. Public Disclosure of the major provisions of the proposed agreement, including costs to be incurred by the District (GovernmentCode Section 3547.5)

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the disclosure of collective bargaining agreement with Mesa Union Support Team (MUST) July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026 in accordance with AB1200, AB27546 for the period of July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026. Public Disclosure of the major provisions of the proposed agreement, including costs to be incurred by the District (GovernmentCode Section 3547.5)

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13A IN THE PACKET

B. Consideration of approval of the tentative bargaining agreement with Mesa Union School District and Mesa Union Teachers Association (MUTA) for the period of July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the tentative collective bargaining agreement with Mesa Union School District and Mesa Union Teachers Association (MUTA) for the period of July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13B IN THE PACKET

C. Consideration of approval of the Art, Music, Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Expenditure Plan

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Art, Music, Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Expenditure Plan

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13C IN THE PACKET

D. Consideration of approval of the revised Principal Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2023 

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Principal Salary Schedule.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13D IN THE PACKET

E. Consideration of approval of the revised Classified Confidential Monthly Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2023 

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Classified Confidential Monthly Salary Schedule.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13E IN THE PACKET

      F. Consideration of adoptions of the 2024-2025 Mesa Union School District Classified Holiday Calendar

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees adopt the 2024-2025 Mesa Union School District Classified Holiday Calendar.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13F IN THE PACKET    

       G. Consideration of approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educator for the 2024-2025 school year 

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2024-2025 school year.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13G IN THE PACKET

     H. Consideration of approval of the Annual Statement of Need for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permits for the 2024-2025 school year

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Annual Statement of Need for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permits for the 2024-2025 school year.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13H IN THE PACKET

      I. Consideration of acceptance of the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees accept the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13I IN THE PACKET

J. Consideration of approval of Resolution 23-24-11 Authorizing Emergency Contracting for the completion of Well improvements at the Mesa Union School District Pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act 

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Resolution 23-24-11 Authorizing Emergency Contracting for the completion of Well improvements at the Mesa Union School District Pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13J IN THE PACKET

Educational/Student Services: 

      K. Consideration of approval of the following field trip request:

1. 7th Grade Field Trip to UCSB Research Experience & Education Facility (REEF)
2. TK/Kindergarten Field Trip to the Santa Barbara Zoo
3. 8th Grade Field Trip to Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
4. 8th Grade Celebration Trip to 6 Flags Magic Mountain

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip requests.

        PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13K IN THE PACKET

      L. First Read for the March 2024 Board Policy Revisions for sections:

BP 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan

AR 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan

BP 3516 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan

AR 3516 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan

BP 3550 - Food Service/Child Nutrition Program

AR 3550 - Food Service/Child Nutrition Program

BP 3551 - Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund

AR  3551 - Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund

BP 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals

AR  3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals

BP  4111/4211/4311 - Recruitment and Selection

AR  4112.5/4212.5/4312.5 - Criminal Record Check

Exhibit(1) 4112.5/4212.5/4312.5 - Criminal Record Check

BP 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

AR  4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

BP  4140/4240/4340 - Bargaining Units

BP 4157/4257/4357 - Employee Safety

AR  4157/4257/4357 - Employee Safety

AR 4157.1/4257.1/4357.1 - Work-Related Injuries

BP 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

AR 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

BP 5126 - Awards for Achievement

AR  5126 - Awards for Achievement

BP  5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions

BP 5144 - Discipline

AR 5144 - Discipline

BP 6115 - Ceremonies and Observances

AR  6115 - Ceremonies and Observances

BP 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs

AR  6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs

BP 6175 - Migrant Education

AR  6175 - Migrant Education

BB 9320 - Meetings and Notices

BB 9323.2 - Actions by the Board

Exhibit(1) 9323.2 - Actions by the Board

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees review the policies in sections     0000-7000 of the March 2024 CSBA Board policy updates. The March 2024 board policy revisions will be placed on the May agenda for approval.

PLEASE SEE AGENDA ITEM 13L IN THE PACKET:

14.  PERSONNEL:

1. Consideration of acceptance of the resignation of Stacy Shin, Speech Therapist, effective June 30, 2024.

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Stacy Shin, Speech Therapist, effective June 30, 2024.

2. Consideration of acceptance of the retirement of Matthew Demaria, 7th Grade Teacher effective June 30, 2024. 

It is the recommendation of the District Administration that the Board of Trustees accept the retirement of Matthew Demaria, 7th Grade Teacher, effective June 30, 2024.

  15. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION: 

A. Local Control Accountability Plan Update

B. Special Board Workshop Consideration

16. FUTURE MEETINGS:

A. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting

B. Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting  

C.Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., Special Board Meeting

17. ADJOURNMENT:

Time: ______

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal regulations, individuals who require special accommodation, including but not limited to an American sign language interpreter, accessible seating or documentation in accessible formats, should contact the Superintendent's of ice at least two days before the meeting.