GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
April 20, 2022

Professional Development Building, Boardroom

1680 David E. Cook Way, Clovis, California

 

5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION

6:30 P.M. – PUBLIC SESSION

This meeting of the Governing Board will be held in-person pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq). Members of the public may attend this meeting and address the Board in-person. However, the Board may limit the number of persons in the board meeting room at any time to comply with California public health orders and guidance. All persons attending board meetings shall comply with California public health orders and guidance.

 

Members of the public who wish to provide public comments in-person during this meeting are requested to complete and submit a public presentation form before 6:30 p.m. of the day of the meeting. The public presentation form is available outside the board meeting room on the day of the meeting. During the meeting, speakers who have requested to address the Board in-person will be called to do so. Comments relating to a public hearing are to be made during the public hearing. Comments on items that are on the agenda are to be made when the item is called by the Board President. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda are to be made during the Public Presentations. Pursuant to Board Bylaw No. 9323, the Board President may adjust the time allotted for each speaker and limit the total time for public comment. A total of 30 minutes have been allotted for non-agendized items (during Public Presentations) and for each agenda item, with each speaker generally having up to 2 minutes to speak unless there are more than 15 speakers, in which case, each speaker's time will be reduced to a time period to be announced by the Board President. No speaker may yield his or her time to another speaker.

 

This meeting will be video recorded by the District, the recording of which will be made accessible to the public within 48 hours of the board meeting at: https://www.cusd.com/BoardMeetingsAgendasArchives.aspx 

Regular Meeting
AGENDA

Additional information regarding this agenda may be viewed through the District's website at https://www.cusd.com/BoardMeetingsAgendasArchives.aspx

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Board meeting room or to otherwise participate at this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 327-9100. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting.

Public records relating to an open session agenda item of a regular meeting that are distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the District Office, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, California.

An invocation may be held prior to the start of the Board meeting. Attendance during and participation in the invocation are optional and voluntary. No students, parents, members of the public, Board members, student board member, or employees are required to attend or participate in the invocation.
INVOCATION
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D.CLOSED SESSION
1.APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS IN POSITIONS LISTED IN BOARD POLICY EXHIBITS NO. 4151.10, 4251.10, 4351.10, 4151.21, 4151.22, 4151.23, AND 4251.10 (Gov’t. Code §54957)
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/SUSPENSION (Gov’t. Code §54957)
3.APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT OF LEARNING DIRECTOR, ALTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Gov't Code §54957)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Education Code §54957.6) Agency Negotiator – Eimear O'Brien, Ed.D., Supt. Negotiating Parties – Contracted Emps., Cert. Mgmt., Cert. Teachers, Class. Emps., Class. Mgmt. & Ops. Unit (Represented by CSEA Clovis Chapter 250)
5.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9 (d)(1)OAH Case No. 2022010623)
6.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Gov’t. Code §54956.9 – 3 Potential Cases
7.STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND OTHER CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS (Education Code §48900 et seq. and §35146)
E.RECONVENE FOR PUBLIC SESSION
F.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
G.RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
H.CLOSED SESSION MOTIONS
I.SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
J.STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
K.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Recognition of Budget Book Cover Contest Winners
One student will be announced as the winner and four students will be announced as runners-up in this year's Clovis Unified Budget Book Cover Contest.
2.Proclamations of Excellence - 2021-22 CIF Winter Champions

Ten athletic teams and five individuals who earned Valley and/or State athletic titles will be recognized for their Winter CIF Championship seasons.

3.Annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
District Administration will acknowledge and express support for Transportation employees in anticipation of Tuesday, April 26, 2022, being School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Clovis Unified School District.
4.Annual Recognition of Speech Language Pathologists
Recognition of Language Speech Specialists, in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). 
5.Introduction of New Administrators
Newly appointed administrators will be introduced to members of the Governing Board.
L.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
This time is reserved for individuals who may wish to address the Board regarding a matter that is not included on the agenda. Please note that because the items brought up by the public during this time are not on the agenda, the Governing Board may not discuss or act upon such items.
M.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Public Hearing and Sunshine Proposal for Initial Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Clovis Unified School District and ACE Psychologists
Conduct public hearing and sunshine for initial collective bargaining agreement between Clovis Unified School District and ACE Psychologists.
N.CONSENT
1.Conference Requests
Approve the Conference Requests, as submitted.
2.Fundraiser Requests
Approve the Fundraiser Requests, as submitted.
3.Student Trip Requests
Approve the Student Trip Requests, as submitted.
4.Voluntary Community Recreation Programs
Approve the Voluntary Community Recreation Programs, as submitted.
5.March 30, 2022, Regular Governing Board Meeting Minutes

Approve the minutes of the March 30, 2022, regular Governing Board meeting, as submitted.

6.Ratification of Purchase Orders, District Contracts and Check Register
Ratify Purchase Orders, District Contracts, and Warrants numbered 639438 through 640092.
7.Change Orders
Approve the Change Orders, as submitted.
8.Sale of Surplus Equipment
Authorize the Superintendent or designee to conduct a sale of surplus equipment to Visalia Unified School District in accordance with Board Policy No. 3270 and California Education Code section 17540.
9.Resolution No. 3862 – Annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Adopt Resolution No. 3862 declaring April 26, 2022, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Clovis Unified to acknowledge and express support for the District's Transportation team.
10.Resolution No. 3863 - Better Speech and Hearing Month

 

Adopt resolution No. 3863 - Better Speech and Hearing Month to recognize the valuable role of Speech Language Pathologists during the month of May. 

O.ACTION
In general (unless otherwise noted), these items were seen for Information at the prior Board meeting and will be voted on at this meeting. Agenda items titled "Annual" are recurring items submitted to the Board for approval yearly.
1.Award of Bid - Construction
Award of Bid No. 2878 – Special Ed Portable Site Work - Various Sites to Caliber Contracting Service, Inc. in the amount of $996,000.
2.New Job Description - Security Analyst, Senior

Approve the new classified position, Security Analyst, Senior, as submitted.

3.Resolution No. 3865 - Adopt Resolution of Intention to Convey Public Street Rights-of-Way and Public Utility Easement to City of Fresno and Setting of Public Hearing/APN 574-130-01T (Portion)

Adopt Resolution No. 3865 Declaring Intention to Convey a Public Street Rights-of-Way and Public Utility Easement to the City of Fresno, APN 574-130-01T (Portion), and Setting of Public Hearing (TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIRED).

P.INFORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, these items are on the agenda to provide time for Board members to review prior to taking action on the items at the next Board meeting. Agenda items titled "Annual" are recurring items submitted to the Board for approval yearly.
1.Annual Third Quarter Financial Report
Accept the Third Quarter Financial Report, as submitted.
2.Annual Declaration of Need
Adopt the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, as submitted.
3.Award of Bid - Construction
Recommendations for Bid No. 2886 – Portable Classroom Plumbing & Casework - Various Sites and Bid No. 2888 - Audio Visual Infrastructure Upgrades - Various Sites will be brought to the Governing Board for Action at a future meeting.
4.Resolution No. 3847 - Annual School Nurse Day
Adopt Resolution No. 3847 declaring Wednesday, May 11, 2022, as School Nurse Day in Clovis Unified School District.
5.Resolution No. 3864 – Annual Employee Appreciation Month
Adopt Resolution No. 3864 declaring May 2022 as Employee Appreciation Month in Clovis Unified School District.
6.Resolution No. 3867 Mental Health Awareness Month
Adopt Resolution No. 3867 - To recognize May 2022, as Mental Health Awareness Month in Clovis Unified School District.
7.Resolution No. 3868 – Annual School Lunch Hero Day
Adopt Resolution No. 3868 declaring Friday, May 6, 2022, as School Lunch Hero Day in Clovis Unified School District to acknowledge and express support for Campus Catering employees.
8.Adoption of Resolution No. 3866 Approving Conveyance of Public Street Rights-of-Way and Public Utility Easement to City of Fresno / APN 574-130-01T (Portion)

Adopt Resolution No. 3866 Approving Conveyance of Public Street Rights-of-Way and Public Utility Easement to City of Fresno/APN 574-130-01T (Portion) (TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIRED)

Q.BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
1.Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) Board of Directors and Annual CUSD/FUSD/CART Joint Meeting (Full Board)
R.BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
S.ADJOURNMENT