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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 for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools.

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

CLOSED SESSION AT END OF MEETING

2250 MESQUITE DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

DISTRICT OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring special assistance to access the meeting, meeting documents,  or the meeting room may contact the Board Secretary, Superintendent Cala, at 707-542-2201. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting and to provide any required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services.

  1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION | 6:30 PM

  1. ROLL CALL

  1. STUDENT-LED ACT OF PATRIOTISM

  1. RECOGNITION

Staff Recognition: *2024 Staff Appreciation Dates 

* Dates per California Department of Education

  1. AGENDA REORDERING

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

  1. INFORMATION ITEMS

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

  1. Reports from Principals

  1. Reports from Associations

  1. Information from the Board of Trustees

  1. Superintendent Report

  1. District Monthly Report (Rich Parde)

  1. PUBLIC APPEARANCES • HEARING • CORRESPONDENCE

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

  1. General Public Comment

  1. TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS: ACTION

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

  1. Review and Possible Action to Approve Updated Expanded Learning Opportunities Plan (ELOP). The District continues to refine our ELOP program. This version of the plan revisions to align with shifting needs, our LCAP, and community feedback. The Superintendent recommends approval.

  1. Review and Possible Action to Approve BVUSD’s Strategic Plan for the Arts. This Strategic Plan for the Arts reflects the work of a collaborative district committee with members from various stakeholder groups. The plan defines priorities, actions, and areas of focus with regard to BVUSD arts education through the 2027-28 school year. The Superintendent recommends approval.

  1. Final Action on Resolution #23-007 and Decision Not to Reemploy Certificated Employees for the 2024-2025 School Year.  

  1. Final Action on Resolution #23-008 and Decision Not to Reemploy Classified Employees for the 2024-2025 School Year.

  1. Review and Possible Action to Approve Resolution #23-009 to Establish Capacity Limits for Class Sizes and Special Programs for the 2024-2025 School Year: This resolution establishes that the district may accept students from out of the district on approved interdistrict transfers as long as there is space available in the grade level and in any educational program the child is eligible to receive and the capacities of the grade levels and programs.  The Superintendent recommends approval.

  1. TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS: DISCUSSION

Action is permissible on these items but not anticipated.

  1. Board Meeting Structures, Reports & Participation. The Board will discuss existing meeting structures with regard to standing agenda items, in-person/written/oral delivery and attendance for non-trustee participants.  

  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 Special Education Services Memorandum of Understanding with Sonoma County Office of Education

  1. Approval of Extending Agreement for Crossing Guard Services for 2024-2025 with All City Management Services

  1. Approval of North Coast School of Education 2024-25 MOUs and new Fee Schedule

  1. Approval of Routine Personnel Items

  1. FUTURE ITEMS FOR TRUSTEE CONSIDERATION

The items below are anticipated agenda items for upcoming meetings. The Board may suggest additional items for future consideration.

  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.