Regular Meeting

Introduction

• 2024 Regular Meeting: Held at NUSD boardroom with key themes including budget sustainability, curriculum implementation, HVAC system challenges, school safety, and community engagement.

Agenda Items

Budget & LCFF Updates

• Description:
  • Structural deficit addressed through staff reductions (16 certificated FTE, IT/custodial restructuring).
  • County Office of Education approved NUSD’s LCAP and budget, noting multi-year fiscal challenges.
• Decisions: No formal action taken.

Curriculum & Textbook Sufficiency

• Description:
  • Delays in Benchmark curriculum delivery due to supply chain issues (23 pallets delayed post-hurricane).
  • Three elementary teachers lacked full curriculum, impacting ELD instruction.
• Follow-Up: District committed to resolving shortages and improving procurement processes.

School Safety & Wellness (HVAC Systems)

• Description:
  • Chronic HVAC malfunctions at Newark Memorial High School (inconsistent temperatures, outdated systems).
  • Systems under-engineered, lack warranties, and face repair delays due to staffing shortages.
• Decisions: Superintendent pledged to develop an HVAC action plan for board review.

Policy Updates

• Resolution 2425-10:
  • Approved to honor administrators during October 14–18, 2024.
• Decisions: Unanimously passed.

Facilities & Measure O

• Description:
  • Measure O FAQs published to clarify bond objectives (facility repairs, technology upgrades).
  • Community concerns about past procurement practices (e.g., HVAC units stored outdoors during pandemic).
• Decisions: No formal action taken.

Public Comments

• Key Themes:
  • Lincoln Elementary: Multiple parents advocated for transitioning Lincoln to a TK-8 school to retain families and improve middle school options.
  • Staff Retention: Praise for new middle school principal; calls for incentives to reduce turnover.
  • Tobacco Retail Resolution: Request to expedite adoption ahead of city council review.
  • Transparency: Commendation for improved meeting minutes and public records.

Follow-Up and Commitments

• HVAC Systems: Develop repair/replacement plan with cost analysis.
• Curriculum Delivery: Finalize Benchmark distribution and review ELD training alignment.
• Lincoln Expansion: Explore feasibility of TK-8 model via stakeholder surveys.
• Middle School Report: Invite new principal to present updates on academic/culture initiatives.

Conclusion

• Next Steps:
  • Address HVAC and curriculum gaps with urgency.
  • Community engagement on Measure O and Lincoln’s potential expansion.
  • Prioritize student wellness and staff support amid fiscal constraints.
• Adjourned: 8:26 PM.

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Audience Note: Tailored for parents (curriculum/safety), staff (HVAC/professional development), and community members (bond/facility updates). Neutral tone with emphasis on actionable outcomes.

[125] Aiden Hill: Roll call, Ms. Lemus.

[128] Toya Lemus: Member Thomas. Here. Member Nguyen. Here. Member Plancarte. Here. Vice President Jones.

[137] Toya Lemus: President Hill.

[138] Aiden Hill: Here. OK, moving on to 1.2, meeting practices and information. Members of the public may observe the meeting via the NUSD YouTube channel or in person at the NUSD boardroom. Spanish translation will be available via Zoom. OK. Going on to 1.3, public comment on closed session items. Do we have any public comment requests?

[161] Toya Lemus: We do not have any public comment on closed session items.

[163] Aiden Hill: Great.

[165] Aiden Hill: So moving on to recess to closed session. So in closed session, we'll be covering five items. 2.1, conference with labor negotiators, government code 54957.6, subdivision A, employee organization, CSEA. 2.2, public employee appointment, Employment, discipline, dismissal, release, government code 54957, subdivision B1. 2.3, conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to government code 54956.9, subdivision D2 or 3. Two cases, number 000510124 and number 000610124. And then finally, 2.4 student expulsion at code 48918 and student 2.5 student expulsion at code 48918. And with that, we are recessing to closed session.

[3850] Aiden Hill: At 7.05 and 3.1 report of closed session actions. There is nothing to report. So if we can all stand now and perform the Pledge of Allegiance, that would be great. Please repeat after me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. OK, moving on to 4.2, meeting practices and information. So members of the public may observe the meeting via the NUSD YouTube channel, live transmission on Comcast channel 26, or in person at the NUSD boardroom. Spanish translation will be available via Zoom. The public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Education regarding non-agendized matters and agendized items with a live audio-only comment via Zoom with advance notice requested by email at publiccomment at newarkunified.org, a written comment by submitting a speaker card via email at publiccomment at newarkunified.org, or with live in-person comments by submitting a speaker card with the executive assistant. And just quickly, I'm sorry, wrong one. Also, just as a reminder, our board meeting guidelines. So these are guidelines that we, the board, have adopted over the summer to keep our focus and to also model the type of environment that we would like to have during board meetings. So I will quickly read them. So number one, we will keep our focus on the best interest of our students. Number two, we will work towards that future, learning from the past. Number three, we will stay focused on our goals and avoid getting sidetracked. Number four, we will build upon the ideas of others and look for common ground. We will paraphrase for understanding. Number five, when we have a difference of opinion, we will debate the facts of the situation and avoid personal criticism. We will address processes, not persons. And then finally, we will respect differences. We will never dismiss or devalue others.

[3994] Aiden Hill: So approval of the agenda, I believe, Superintendent, that you wanted to pull two items?

[3999] Tracey Vackar: We pulled two items. We'd like to pull item number 13.2 and 13.6. 13.2 is the seal agreement. We've got a few questions on that. We wanted to go back and make sure that we've got the past history and that we capture everything correctly. And so a few more questions on that. So we would like to bring that back at a future meeting. and the other one is 13.6. This is our Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report. July 1st through September 30th, we left one item off. Although it's been resolved, we wanna make sure that we accurately report. So we'll bring that back at the next meeting.

[4036] Aiden Hill: Okay, thank you, Superintendent. So if we could get a motion to approve the agenda absent 13.2 and 13.6. I'll make a motion.

[4048] Carina Plancarte: to approve the agenda, minus 13.2 and 13.6?

[4051] Phuong Nguyen: I'll second.

[4057] Aiden Hill: OK, so we have a motion from member Plancarte and a second from member Nguyen. And Ms. Lemus, do we want to do board docs for this vote? Or do you have to key it in manually? We could do board docs. OK, great. And I'm sorry, I'm sorry, students and student board member, how do you vote?

[4082] Joy Lee: Yes.

[4093] Toya Lemus: Student board member, Lee? Yes. Member Thomas, yay. President Hill, yay. Member Nguyen, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Plancarte, yay.

[4110] Aiden Hill: Great, thank you. Motion carries. Moving on to 6.1, student report. So, member Lee, would you like to, student member Lee, would you like to share?

[4119] Joy Lee: Yes, thank you. Good evening board, executive cabinet, and community. Last Friday was Newark Memorial High School's food fair. We had 22 clubs participate selling cultural foods like kimbap, lumpia, azulitos, pupusas, but also popular foods like canes, like raisin canes, root beer floats and crumble cookie. Our Cougar groundbreaking happened on September 20th before our football game against Sequoia. I hope I'm speaking for everyone when we are both relieved and excited to finally see this football field come to light after a very long time. In the game against Sequoia, Cougar's spirit was at an all-time high as students shouted game chants for the football team who brought home the win of 26 to 13. Woo! Upcoming events in the month of October for the high school is, the first one, Newark Memorial High School invites your kids to our annual Cougar Camp, a time where your kids can come and play games. Your children will be in safe hands and they will be able to make great memories. And it will be on October 12th for children, kinder to fifth grade, and it is $15 per child from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. And next, our winter sports registration is currently open, but it will close on November 1st. Winter sports include girls and boys basketball, girls and boys soccer, as well as girls and boys wrestling. Lastly, I hope everyone drinks a lot of water for the heat wave this week. I just wanted to bring attention to our high school where our HVAC system is always malfunctioning. So the students at Newark Memorial High School, including myself, will often have to freeze in one period and then be sweating in the next. However, I don't know if we have the money now, but I know with our new, I just wanted to mention with our new bond coming up, if it does get passed, I really want to urge our board to do the right research before approving our purchases, making sure that our products will do the right, will give us the right service that we're paying it to do, like our HVACs. So thank you. This is the end of my board report. Thank you for listening.

[4257] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Student Member Lee. Any questions from the board? I just want to echo your sentiments, Member Lee, that I don't think that we've had really robust procurement practices in the past. And I don't think that we've gone out and surveyed vendors and done proper bidding procedures and also making sure that we have the right contracts in place to enforce performance. And that's why we have our new Associate Superintendent and Chief Business Officer. I know that he has extensive experience in procurement, so looking forward to reversing the tide there. Okay, so moving on to 7.1, employee organizations. So do we have NTA here? Ms. Villa, welcome.

[4315] Cheri Villa: Too hot, too, the air's not moving.

[4317] Cheri Villa: It's not. creating an environment for anybody to want to learn. So if we can make that prior.

[4357] Cheri Villa: Thank you. In inquiring to our maintenance department about the HVAC process for reporting, it was told to us that the way that we negotiated and agreed upon is no longer the way we negotiated to report and solve these problems, we're not doing it that way anymore. So if we can get together and meet and talk about how we're gonna get our teachers and students up at the high school taken care of, because it's just, it's too warm up there and things work and then they don't work. So thank you for bringing that up. Okay, moving on. In regards to textbook sufficiency, you still have three teachers in our district that do not have all of their benchmark curriculum. This same resolution was on the September 1st of 2022 agenda. It was pulled from the agenda for the board meeting because purchase orders don't count. Purchase orders, copies, photocopies, we're not saying we have textbooks for our kids if we have a purchase order. It's not a textbook. So again, Just in elementary alone, three teachers still do not have all of their curriculum. They have very little of it, but we need to get that curriculum. Teachers aren't using it if they don't have it. Which leads me to the next item, our upcoming PD for elementary. Let me see here. It's a day with no students. And in regards to designated English language development, again, our teachers don't have all of the curriculum. This afternoon for teachers, we'll be focused on designated English language development blocks with zero curriculum for some of our teachers, for all of our teachers. There's a component called the language companion. It's not a standalone curriculum for ELD. It's a supplement to the curriculum. So teachers don't have the full training on companion to begin with. So again, we're planning a day of professional learning on curriculum we don't even have, with professional development that we haven't even received yet. So our principals haven't seen the material either. There are site support. I mean, we are not in a position to be able to continue having professional development like this. Teachers sit there for 90 minutes, and they walk away with something they can't use on Monday. So before, if possible before the 7th, if we can get together and talk about what we are doing in our district for ELD. We haven't looked at our master plan since 2019 when SEAL came in. And before that, it was 1999 before it was looked at. That's pretty much all I got, so thank you.

[4560] Aiden Hill: Ms. Villa, before you leave, so just a quick question, just to get a little clarification. So regarding the AC issues, so you were mentioning that there is a change in process for reporting the issues.

[4574] Aiden Hill: OK. And who or where did that come from? Do you know?

[4579] Cheri Villa: My teachers were told that instead of work orders, that office managers will be filling out an Excel spreadsheet.

[4587] Aiden Hill: OK. OK. We will get back to you. So the superintendent, I know she'll have it. I made some notes. Great. Thank you. OK. Thank you. So do we have any representation from CSEA? And anybody from NEWMA? OK. So, moving on to 8.1, public comment on non-agenda items. So, first speaker, Ms. Angela Silvera.

[4630] Angela Silvera: Hi, everybody. It's been a while since I've been here. But I am a parent of three in Newark Unified. I have a high schooler, a middle schooler, and an elementary schooler at Lincoln, who you're going to hear about tonight. But I'm coming to you with quite a few things that I want to bring up. One is last year, I came to you about the tobacco retail resolution. And I was just kind of curious where we were on that, because at the last meeting that I went to, the student board member Joy brought up, can we just take initiative and do this immediately? And it was like, oh, no, it's about to be summer. We'll do it later. So I'm hoping that that can be brought back up. I'm aware that the city council is going to hopefully have it on their agenda on October 10. But I still think Newark Unified could lead the way and have that amendment and or a resolution ahead of them. Why not? Second thing is I want to thank you and applaud you for the new middle school principal. He, I feel like, has taken the middle school up a notch. And I've been really pleased with how he has kind of taken the reign. But I want to encourage our board to keep him. I asked him, are you sticking around? This is so great what you're doing at our school. You're making sure the kids are staying in line and making sure that everyone's doing their work. But are you sticking around? Because that's my fear. This district, you see a lot of turnover and I'm just hoping that there can be, I don't know, incentives or some way to encourage them to stay. The third thing is actually back to the high school. And since I didn't hear it in Student Joy's report, I wanted to let you guys know that on the 11th and 12th, there's going to be a haunted arcade that the theater will be putting on. And I'm sharing because my son will be one of the tour guides. Apparently, you get a tour through a haunted experience, house experience. And you can do it multiple times. Drama Club Booster Club is going to be having some carnival games afterwards. So I would encourage you all to show up. The last thing which is near and dear to my heart and could be my last year at Lincoln is that Lincoln, I just want to say, is one of the most amazing schools. I have been a parent at Lincoln for 10 years. This is my last year, unless the district chooses to change Lincoln into a TK-8 school or some other way that it gets changed around. But I just want to tell you how amazing this small school is. Through these 10 years, we've had walk-a-thons and spirit days. We've had field trips to science camp and Giants games, Hiller Aviation. There are turkey trots, young author events, choir, Siwa, Breakfast with Santa, which is now called Winter Wonderland. There's just so much going on in this little community that has made my children feel safe, have made my high schoolers and my middle schoolers still say that's their school. I mean, there's so much pride in Lincoln Elementary that not only I have, but my children have for that school. And I just am so grateful that you guys do these spotlights because I feel like it's so important for our community to get to see the different schools and to see what's out there. So thank you. And just, yeah, I just want to thank you. And I'm grateful for Lincoln. Thanks.

[4872] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Ms. Silvera. And moving on to Parikshit Karnik.

[4879] Parikshit Karnik: All right. Thank you. Good evening, board members. I'm PK. This is my first time here, so excuse me if I'm not following some protocol. I have two kids, a six-year-old who is in first grade going to Lincoln, and a two-year-or-so potential Lincoln kid in the future, right? I want to start with thanking all the board members, all the Lincoln teachers and staff who work really hard every single day. As a parent, I want to show my support to one of the points that Angela mentioned, which was for Lincoln to become a TK-8 magnet school or a TK-8 school. I have some concerns about the ratings of the current junior high, the middle school, just like many other parents in Newark. I think we could really do with a good middle school in Newark. The ratings are not as good, and that is probably the number one reason why I feel families are leaving Newark or sending their kids to Challenger. I know personally of at least eight families, friends, who went out of Newark, and middle school was the number one reason for them moving out of Newark to a different city. And I really want that to stop and for all of us to stay here and build a good community here. I truly believe Lincoln is the best elementary school in Newark. Amazing teachers, great activities, and a very good mix of students. They focus on student growth, both academically and at a personal level. And all the extracurriculum activities that Angela just mentioned a few minutes ago, right, that really helps introduce a lot of these new activities to kids. My kid has a real good time at Lincoln, and she really enjoys it, and I really wish that continues. I personally think a TK-28 Lincoln would help drive more families to Newark. retain existing families here, and also help the city grow and develop, because it's a chain, right? It all works together. I have spoken to many parents, neighbors, friends in the area, in Newark, and everybody is really excited if the TK28 would happen here, and they really are looking forward to this, and this includes parents who have two-year-olds, three-year-olds, one-year-olds, and they're like, yes, if this happens, we're all looking forward to it. I hope we can all come together and make this happen. So, thank you.

[5038] Cary Knoop: Good evening, I feel like being in the tropics today, it is so hot here . I just wanted to say a couple of words about transparency. And it's a good thing, I think. A couple of administrations ago, somebody or some group decided that we really didn't need any minutes. And I thought that was a mistake. Now, it is correct that the Brown Act only requires the actual voting. But I think having minutes is a good thing, that people have an overview of what happened in a meeting. So I'm so glad to to see some actual minutes here back again and keep it going. It's just wonderful to see this work done. So that's number one. Number two is that a long time ago, same story, somebody decided to change the PAL. And when staff, employees retire or they leave, that their name was blanked out and replaced by a number. And as you probably know, some people were really against that, putting out arguments saying that neighboring districts don't do that. It's only Newark that does that. And to my surprise, that also was corrected. And not only that, I saw some additional information in the panel. And great job. Because I think all we want to do is that all the reports that come to the board is that, first of all, we don't overwork our board members because they, you know, a lot of them have a lot of extra commitments and what they want is executive summaries. What they want is reports that are rolling up all the essential elements so that they can make quick decisions. So again, that's also a great thing to see that happening. And then thirdly, I noticed that the contract for the servers, the Dell servers, with the VMware, included all required documentation for, you know, the piggyback contracts. So again, you know, I think sometimes it has to be said that if the district does some good things in terms of transparency and reporting, it's got to be said. So great job and just keep it going. Thank you very much. Five ayes.

[5196] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Mr. Knoop. And Ms. Lemus, are there any other comments online, et cetera?

[5207] Toya Lemus: No other comments.

[5207] Aiden Hill: Great. Thank you. OK. So moving on to public comment on agenda items. So do we have any comments on agenda items?

[5222] Toya Lemus: We do not have any public comment on agenda items.

[5226] Aiden Hill: Great. OK. So then we're gonna move on then to superintendent report 9.1, superintendent.

[5233] Tracey Vackar: Thank you, I've got just a couple of items here this evening. The first one is just on our web page, we have posted our FAQs for the measures O school bond. We think it's important for the community to know about what the actual facts are. And you can find information there about measure O. It clearly identifies the things that we can talk about as a district, right? the actual things that actually occur there. And so we encourage our community to take a look at the FAQ page. This is not part of the actual school bond campaign. This is really just the facts about what the bond measure would do, and why the Board of Education chose to put this out to the community to make a decision. So if you could spend a few minutes, and I encourage you to take a look at our webpage, take a look at the FAQs. And that's all I'm gonna say about that particular piece. The other thing I'd like to share with you is yesterday we had a phishing scam that was done and many of our employees were contacted via their personal cell phones. And in that contact, it called out that I was asking them to help me with something. And I just wanna let you know that text message did not come from me, that was a phishing scam. part of our society anymore that we all get these different phishing things that happens on our cell phones, right? Whether someone says, hey, I've got a job for you, or hey, if you can help me out, I can give you some extra money if you can do something here, right? And so I just want to remind people to be very careful when you get those messages. Make sure that you know the source. If it doesn't seem really accurate, or it doesn't seem like something that someone would actually do or say, please take time just to double check. wonderful community members in our school district who did take the time. I really want to thank you. I'm sorry that you received that message. And I hope in a future time that those will be things that we will not have to deal with those kinds of new nuisances that come with it. I know there's some new web tools that seem like it's helping with some of our cell phones. But again, I just encourage you to be careful, be suspicious of text messages and emails that you may receive that just don't seem Like they are a part of our real business that we would do. So with that, that's all I've got.

[5377] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Superintendent. Moving on to 10.1, Lincoln Elementary School Spotlight Presentation. Welcome, Ms. Golliher.

[5393] Amanda Golliher: Good evening. So my name's Amanda Golliher. I have the privilege of being the principal of Lincoln Elementary School. Thank you all for allowing us to come tonight to highlight our school. A little bit before we get started in our slide presentation, I want to tell you a little bit about our school. We are 286 students strong. We have 37.4% free and reduced lunch, kind of highlights our economic diversity. 14% of our students are multilingual learners, and 21% of our students receive special ed support. All of this, I'm sharing this right at the beginning because as we go through our slides and our presentations, this is going to explain where our focuses are this year and why our initiatives are what they are.

[5441] Aiden Hill: Looks like the file wasn't shared. The access. So does somebody have a way to get on the phone and go? Oh, because the one I shared with you separately.

[5457] Amanda Golliher: I shared it last Wednesday, I promise.

[5460] Aiden Hill: One advantage of cell phones.

[5473] Kat Jones: Because we have it.

[5480] Amanda Golliher: You have viewer access and editor access.

[5483] Kat Jones: It's on the board agenda. And I just pulled it up.

[5488] Aiden Hill: Can you access it that way, Ms. Lemus?

[5499] Amanda Golliher: Try again. I'm just going to keep on hitting buttons on this one until it works. Success number one. All right. All right, so. All righty. All right, so it's a little bit early in the school year. So our data is still embargoed. So I can't talk to you about some of that yet. We have it internally. And eventually, we're going to have some things to share that we're really proud of, and also those areas that we know we can improve. What I can share with you is our path to academic success and the baseline where we're starting this year. And so what you're looking at right here is our ELA data from the very beginning of the school year. You can see we have some growth to go, but this is our main focus for the school year. We have 36% of our students on or above grade level. We have 39% of our students one year below, and 24% two or more below. Below that you can see our multilingual learner data. And you can see that's a little bit more skewed. We have a little bit more work to do for our English language learners. And so what we're going to do this year, this is our focus. And you can even tell on our board work in the back of kind of our plan. We're really focusing on ELA and improving these scores and our targeted intervention to really break it down into tiered support for growth this school year. All right. So we have three initiatives that we're going to be following to do this. So not only are we focused on ELA, but we're focused on our multilingual learners, our English language learners. So really leaning into our new district adopted curriculum of benchmark. Our teachers are using what they have and really diving in and really trying to embrace that new curriculum. We're also looking at our designated ELD instruction time and making that even more targeted and robust this school year. And then going back to some of the basics of that tier one instruction of that collaborative learning that we can do so we can have more student talk and help our English language learners grow. That's our first initiative, really ELs and ELA. Our second one is our academic support and enrichment programs. So during the school day, we work really closely with SEWA, our district partner, to have acceleration and enrichment time three times a week for all of our students, kinder through fifth grade. So what that looks like is 40 minutes on each of those days, our students get targeted small group instructions with up to six adults and up to three or four teachers, depending on the grade level group. So that really helps our students who have to fill in gaps, but also, gets that group that needs enrichment, too, because we don't want to forget about all of our learners. So we're pushing them there. It doesn't end in school. After school, we've brought in a lot of enrichment. We've already started our choir and our taiko groups, but we'll be bringing back robotics, Geography B, maybe even a Spelling Bee group. We're really excited about that. All those fun things will be starting probably this month, so we're excited about that. Last but not least, our focus on having a safe and inclusive environment. for our students to learn. And our goal this year is to get gold status in PBIS. And we're going to talk more about that in a slide or two forward. I was really hoping to get more pictures by Friday. So you see a little glimpse of there are things to come that didn't make it on here. But one thing I really want to focus on is our passion for building science literacy at Lincoln. So we've integrated hands-on learning by utilizing our outdoor spaces, including our garden, and forming partnerships with agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Miss Tia comes. She works with our upper grades. We go to the refuge right behind our school. We get outside. You can see our students there. That's this year. Getting out there, getting their hands dirty, picking up bugs, looking at skulls. They're excited about it. It's great. So we love seeing that. In the spring, We gathered information from our community. And you heard some of my family speak about that. We want to know what we can do to make Lincoln better. And so they expressed an interest in exploring STEAM further and possibly adding additional grades to our school. So all in exploratory phases. We definitely need to collect more data and talk to all of our stakeholders, making sure we're doing the right thing for our community as a whole. We're really dedicated to STEAM and science at our school. So you're going to be seeing more of that from us as the school year goes on. One of our biggest strengths at Lincoln is our community. We do a lot of things academically, but at the core of it, we are a strong community. So we lift each other up, we push each other to do our best, and we do that through PBIS. We're constantly talking about roaring at our school. We will remain safe, be responsible, be respectful. We're not the only school with those expectations. But Lincoln, we bring a whole different kind of energy to it. So you can see some of our students this year that we've celebrated. You can see our winner, winner, chicken dinner, statue winners, right? So we stopped handing out little papers where we write messages on them. And we just give them a raffle ticket every time we catch them being an amazing leopard. Whether they're being a good friend, whether they've pushed themselves extra hard in class, whatever it is, here's a raffle ticket. At the end of every week, they turn in those raffle tickets. We draw one, they get that statue. We partnered with Dave's Hot Chicken, so they get a little gift certificate to go with their chicken chicken statue, or winner winner statue. And we celebrate them for just being an awesome leopard. And then they get to go to the PBIS store and everything with that. So really embracing that. But not only that, our teachers too. So you can see Miss Angelo's up there. Her fellow staff members are supporting her and the work she's doing and showing their appreciation. And we do that every month. So they have their own Not My First Rodeo statue that they get to keep for the month. So really building each other up, celebrating how we support each other. But not just that, we've moved it to academics as well. So you can see our football field. We've embraced football this year. Do we know anything about football? Not really. We're not starting any football teams, but we've embraced football this year. We had our own little NFL draft. Each school or each classroom drafted a NFL team. Sometimes it's based on color. One group chose the Browns because they thought they were a safe team because their little mascot pitcher is a helmet. And they're like, we like them. They prioritize safety, which is fabulous. We're like, yes. But what we do with our draft is we have a football field in our office. And every month, we have a challenge. The first month was just, oh my goodness, I can't even remember. Oh, doing 50 iReady lessons. Just get online and do those iReady lessons. So they're not competing with each other necessarily, they're competing with themselves to meet that goal. This month it's minutes on iReady reading, or minutes reading at home, learning the letters of our name if we're in TK, so you can see that tie back to our ELA goal, right? But we do that to push ourselves and push each other, and we celebrate when we make our goals without putting anyone else down. And so that is our strength at Lincoln. We are a community of learners, and we are proud of that. All right. Another one. We were so close with the pictures here. So we have all kinds of events. You are all welcome at any of our events. We'd love to have you out there with us. Every month, we do a pep rally, and we celebrate our growth in our social skills, perfect attendance. And as soon as we get some more data with our benchmark and our iReady, we'll be celebrating our growth there. So we are always looking at growth. We just finished our APEX leadership fund run. APEX comes, they do two weeks of leadership programs in our class with our students. So we're growing as leaders, and then it's a fundraiser. At the end, they got to slime me, and they got to run. Those were the pictures you could have seen, but we didn't make the cutoff. Oh.

[6024] Tracey Vackar: Lemus, and she will get those to the board, because we do want to see those. Oh, yeah. Especially the sliming.

[6030] Amanda Golliher: Oh, it's online. It's online. You can view it. glorious. But we have a lot of fun events coming up. I highly encourage you to join us for Special Olympic Soccer. Our SDC class has been practicing every day at recess. The paraprofessional is donating his time to go coach them. They're ready to take on the other schools. So that's coming up at the end of this month. Spooktacular. It is not led by pals. It is led by our leadership students. So our fifth graders are leading that. Come on out for that. Ruby Bridges walks the school day and our turkey trot. And we have a lot more going on, but please check out our calendar. Like I said, you are always invited. And then last but not least, thank you. Thank you not only to all of you, but to the team that's sitting behind me, the team that's up there. They are the ones that make our school great. And so we really appreciate you and them. Thank you for your time.

[6092] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Ms. Golliher. And before I open it up to the board, I just would like to let you know that Associate Superintendent Williams is available for football consultation and coaching if needed.

[6106] Amanda Golliher: I mean, we have the jerseys, right? We have the jerseys, so we're ready to go.

[6109] Aiden Hill: OK. So questions from the board? Remember when?

[6115] Phuong Nguyen: Hi, Principal Golliher. How are you?

[6117] Amanda Golliher: A little bit better this year. Every year I get better at the public speaking.

[6121] Phuong Nguyen: Thank you for coming here tonight and presenting. Thank you to your hardworking staff and dedicated teachers and for all the hard work that you guys have continued to give to our students every day. We really appreciate you and everything that you have provided in leadership to your staff. So thank you. And can you please tell us a little bit about the back wall?

[6145] Amanda Golliher: Oh, yeah. So without even intending to, I just ask our team to share work that they want to. you know, show the community that they're proud of. So they didn't even know kind of the focus of my presentation tonight. And with that, they still focused on STEAM, language arts, and our community, right? So on our STEAM side, you can see our first graders work where they looked at clouds and the sky and weather. You can see our third grade where they did animal adaptations. So they're looking at chameleons there. In the center, you can see projects done around the book Hatchet. Our benchmark, our whole first unit in fifth grade was about corn. And so we have some specialists now. And so you see some of their reports on corn back there. Just different writings that are going on. And then on the left, just some visuals of our community. Thank you. Yep.

[6200] Aiden Hill: Other questions? Member Thomas?

[6202] Nancy Thomas: Well, I would just like to add to Ms. Nguyen's comments about how wonderful you and your staff have been running your programs. Your enrichment programs after school are spectacular with taiko drumming and all the various activities. So congratulations. And one thing I noticed is your focus on ELA and the fact that I did a little work on the spreadsheet. And 90% of your students have taken the iReady test. You know, your data is valid, appreciate it. Thank you.

[6244] Aiden Hill: Other questions, comments?

[6245] Carina Plancarte: Well, I'd definitely like to echo my fellow board members here on all of the staff, all the excellent staff that's there at your site, yourself included as their leader. But then I also wanted to take a moment to celebrate truly the community. That's really an integral and key piece to ensuring that the culture that you build, that they help drive it to, because they're also a very, very important piece of it all. So thank you to the community as well.

[6275] Amanda Golliher: I agree. All right. Thank you, everyone.

[6283] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Ms. Golliher. Great. OK. So moving on. to ACOE approval of NUSD local control accountability plan and adopted budget. Superintendent?

[6298] Tracey Vackar: Yeah, this is really a non-action item, but I did want to provide you with some context from the county office with regards to our budget and our LCAP. And just a memo that was given to our district and to our board of education, acknowledging the work that's gone into our LCAP and into our budget. And areas that of course, that we had already noted that we are already concerned with, with our multiple year projections. But also what our plan is, and I think they're happy to see us moving in the right direction from what was captured here. So this is just for your information.

[6336] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Superintendent. Questions from the board? Okay, moving on. 11.1, resolution 242510, Week of the School Administrator. And do we want to read this? Great. OK. So if everybody can pull up the copy.

[6357] Phuong Nguyen: We have to vote on it first.

[6359] Aiden Hill: Oh, sorry. OK. So the recommendation is the Board of Education approves Resolution 2020-2425-10. We give the school administrator to honor Newark Unified School District administrators during the second full week in October, October 14th through the 18th. And Superintendent, do you want to add anything before we open up to the board for any questions?

[6386] Tracey Vackar: Just a few comments. I just really want to show my appreciation to all of our school administrators. This has been an extraordinary year. There's a lot of changes to our leadership. And I want to thank our season leadership that helped. And I want to thank our new leaders that stepped into new roles. to be able to really help support our students, our teachers, our support staff. They have been extraordinary in trying to bring a very positive new direction and putting people first. And I couldn't be more proud to help serve on behalf and with them every single day.

[6421] Aiden Hill: Great, thank you, Superintendent. And before we open this up for a vote, are there any questions from the board?

[6433] Aiden Hill: And so, yes, we do. Yeah, and just to echo the superintendent, I mean, I think that a key part of the good start that we're off to this year are the administrators, both pre-existing administrators that we have and then a number of the new ones that we brought in. And so we definitely want to recognize their contributions. So with that, Ms. Lemus, we should ask the student board member first, have she vote before. We open it up on board docs.

[6467] Nancy Thomas: Shall we have the motion first?

[6469] Aiden Hill: I'm sorry.

[6469] Nancy Thomas: I move that we approve the week of the administrator resolution.

[6473] Aiden Hill: I'll second. So member Thomas moves, Vice President Jones seconds. And if we want to pull the student member before we vote.

[6485] Toya Lemus: Student board member Lee, how do you vote?

[6487] Joy Lee: Yes.

[6518] Kat Jones: Member Tom. I'm sorry. Go ahead. I was just going to ask that the second be given to Member Joy. Because we both second at the same time. So I'd like to give that to her so that she gets the recognition for that. I'm glad we're able to avoid an arm wrestling match.

[6536] Aiden Hill: So thank you Vice President Thomas for that. I need two Jones.

[6543] Toya Lemus: Member Thomas, yay. President Hill, yay. Member Nguyen, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Plancarte, yay. And student board member Lee, yay.

[6555] Aiden Hill: Great. Motion carries. So now, let's all open up the resolution and read. And if we could go, each line will have a board member read that line, and then we'll rotate. So student board member, if you wouldn't mind getting it kicked off.

[6574] Joy Lee: Yes, I would love to. Week of the School Administrator. How many do I read? Just one by one?

[6581] Aiden Hill: I'm just going to read the first sentence.

[6584] Joy Lee: OK. Whereas leadership matters for California's public education system and the more than six million students it serves, and?

[6593] Nancy Thomas: Whereas school administrators are passionate, lifelong learners who believe in the value of quality public education, and?

[6601] Phuong Nguyen: Whereas the title School Administrator is a, broad term used to define many education leadership posts, superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, special education and adult education leaders, curriculum and assessment leaders, school business officials, classified educational leaders, and other school district employees are considered administrators and?

[6631] Carina Plancarte: Whereas providing quality service for student success is paramount for the profession and?

[6638] Kat Jones: Whereas most school administrators began their career as teachers, the average administrator has served in public education for more than a decade. Most of California's superintendents have served in education for more than 20 years. Such experience is beneficial in their work to effectively and efficiently lead public education and improve student achievement and?

[6663] Aiden Hill: Whereas public schools operate with lean management systems. Across the nation, public schools employ fewer managers and supervisors than most public and private sector industries, including transportation, food service, manufacturing, utilities, construction, publishing, and public administration, and? And then you'll continue. Oh, I see.

[6687] Joy Lee: whereas school leaders depend on a network of support from school communities, fellow administrators, teachers, parents, students, business, community members, board trustees, colleges and universities, community and faith-based organizations, elected officials and district and county staff and resources to promote ongoing student achievement and school success and... Whereas research shows great schools are led by great principals

[6717] Nancy Thomas: And great districts are led by great superintendents. These site leaders are supported by extensive administrative networks throughout the state and.

[6726] Phuong Nguyen: Whereas the state of California had declared the second full week of October as the week of the school administrator and an education code 44015.1 and.

[6739] Carina Plancarte: Whereas the future of California's public education system depends upon the quality of its leadership.

[6747] Kat Jones: Now, therefore, be it resolved by the governing board of the Newark Unified School District that all school leaders in the Newark Unified School District be commended for the contributions they make to successful student achievement.

[6762] Aiden Hill: Great. And I would just like to emphasize one of the statements that was there right at the top of the second page, saying that research shows great schools are led by great principals And great districts are led by great superintendents. And we're fortunate to have people in both categories. All right, so. OK, so moving on to, oh, it's consent agenda now. All right, so does anybody want to pull the personnel report? OK, so can I get a motion to approve consent agenda personnel items?

[6817] Carina Plancarte: I'll make a motion to approve.

[6818] Aiden Hill: I'll second. OK, so member Plancarte moves, Vice President Jones seconds. And what? By the way, there has been some confusion over whether the student member votes on these particular items, and we actually have a call into, we don't have a call into, we've spoken with Lou Lozano, our attorney, and he is putting together formal guidance, and that will be delivered on probably November 5th meeting. So we'll get clarity around that, but I would say therefore right now, since the tradition has been that we don't have you vote on that, we won't have you vote on that today.

[6864] Toya Lemus: Online voting is open.

[6873] Phuong Nguyen: Yes, actually, I didn't pull it, but I just wanted to know, I noticed that the band teacher was hired. Is there a date, a start date?

[6884] Christopher Williams: It will be as soon as we get his fingerprints cleared, which should be within the next seven to ten days at the max. Okay, great. Thank you.

[6898] Aiden Hill: Another victory for Mr. Williams. Thank you. OK, so I think we're definitely ready to vote now.

[6907] Tracey Vackar: What band instrument did you play, Mr. Williams?

[6913] Christopher Williams: I can sing if you like. Oh my god. No, you would not like.

[6926] Toya Lemus: Member Thomas, yay? President Hill, yay. Member Nguyen, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Plancarte, yay.

[6936] Aiden Hill: Great. Thank you, Ms. Lemus. Motion carries. Moving on to consent agenda, non-personnel items. And we, and the superintendent has already pulled 13.2 and 13.6. Does anybody want to pull any additional items for discussion? OK, so can I get a motion to approve 13.3 through 13.5 and then 13.7 through 13.26? I'll make a motion to approve 13.2 through 13.5 and 13.7 through 13.26. Can we get a second?

[6990] Carina Plancarte: I'll second.

[6992] Aiden Hill: OK, so Vice President Jones moves, Member Plancarte seconds. And do we need to do a roll call vote, or can we do it through board docs?

[7005] Toya Lemus: We could do it through board docs. Great, OK.

[7007] Kat Jones: She just got this nailed down. Mm-hmm. I felt prepared.

[7063] Aiden Hill: I'm sorry, we need to ask the student member how she votes as well.

[7073] Toya Lemus: Member Lee, how do you vote? Yes.

[7077] Joy Lee: Going forward, just anything under consent agenda, personal items, those are the only things I can't vote on. Everything else I should be asked to vote for.

[7089] Aiden Hill: Yeah, so we're asking Mr. Lozano to provide legal guidance on that. So that's going to be delivered on November 5th.

[7098] Joy Lee: Thank you.

[7099] Aiden Hill: Great.

[7101] Toya Lemus: Member Thomas, yay. President Hill, yay. Member Nguyen, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Plancarte, yay. And student board member, yay.

[7113] Aiden Hill: Motion carries. OK. Moving on to item 14.1. So this is agenda area student expulsion number 14. So 14.1, reentry and completion student expulsion case number E2324-04. Can I get a motion to approve?

[7137] Nancy Thomas: I move to approve 14.1. I'll second.

[7139] Aiden Hill: I'll second. Vice President Thomas moves. And Vice President, I'm sorry, Member Thomas moves, Vice President Jones seconds. And I believe that this is an item that the student member does not vote on.

[7157] Aiden Hill: Yeah, OK.

[7163] Toya Lemus: Online voting is open. Member Thomas, yay. President Hill, yay. Member Nguyen, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Plancarte, yay.

[7193] Aiden Hill: Great. Motion carries. Moving on to 14.2, reentry and completion, student expulsion case number E2324-07. Can I get a motion to approve? I'll make a motion to approve 14.2. I'll second. Vice President Jones moves, Member Plancarte seconds. Again, this is an item that the student member does not vote on.

[7226] Toya Lemus: Online voting is open. Member Thomas, yay. President Hill, yay. Member Nguyen, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Plancarte, yay.

[7252] Aiden Hill: Great. Motion carries. Moving on to item 15.1, Board of Education Committee Reports, Announcements, Requests, Debrief, and Discussion. And why don't we start with the student member?

[7270] Joy Lee: I do not have anything.

[7273] Aiden Hill: Okay, so moving on to Member Thomas.

[7277] Nancy Thomas: I would hope that maybe the board could get a report on what you find out about the missing curriculum materials that the NTA mentioned. Other than that, I have no requests. Just a big thank you to all staff for all the hard work you're doing, and the year is off to a great start. Appreciate it.

[7305] Aiden Hill: Member Nguyen.

[7307] Phuong Nguyen: Thank you, President Hill. First and foremost, I'd just like to apologize to Member Jones for not being able to make the cell phone meeting last minute. She was counting on me, and I let her down because I was pulled into a last minute meeting at work. And sometimes that happens for me, and I apologize. I wasn't able to make it. We had you covered. Huh? We had you covered. OK, thank you. But I would have loved to be a part of SELPA. I've been to meetings before and they're always, it's a wonderful community to be a part of. So just wanted to add that. And then I have two requests. One request is, the first request is an update on the fence for Kennedy. I know that we were supposed to start work on it over the summer, and I think families were expecting it to be completed. So is there any progress? Because I had, well, I was over there over the weekend walking in that area, and I did not see much work being done. So I just wanted to, I wanted to see what, if we can get an update on the progress and the expected completion date, if possible. And then second, I think there needs to be clarification around graduation date and ceremony. So if we can get that, that would be great. I know that I've heard, especially from my own child who's graduating this year, how she feels about the date change or possible date change. graduation date, has it been set?

[7423] Tracey Vackar: We're working on it.

[7424] Phuong Nguyen: OK. And lastly, I just wanted to thank and recognize Council Member Jorgens for his participation in working with our band students. And he has been actively participating at football games and playing with them. And I thought that was so awesome of him to be able to do that with our students. knowing that, you know, the band has been student-led since the beginning of the school year. And he has really taken it upon himself to really extend his knowledge to our band students. And I just wanted to say thank you so much, Councilmember Jorgens. Your commitment to our students and our community really resonates with our students and myself and the rest. And I can speak for I would like to speak on behalf of the board and say that it resonates with them too as well. And just thank you. And then lastly, again, thank you to all of our wonderful staff, teachers, and obviously our community members, our parents, and partnership that has been making this school year a wonderful year so far. And I've heard from our own administrators and teachers on campus that there is really something different about this year. And I think the kids are actually starting to fully recover from the effects of the pandemic. And they have been really coming together. And I have seen it in a lot of the kids at the high school too, the camaraderie, the team spirit, and just really trying to lift each and every one of us up. Occasionally, yes, are there those fights or negative aspects that happens? Yes. I think there's a lot more positivity that's been coming out of the high school and the middle school and all the elementary schools. And this year feels different, and it feels brighter, better. And I just wanted to really make sure that that echoes and resonates with families, too, in the district. So thank you.

[7562] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Member Nguyen. Member Plancarte.

[7565] Carina Plancarte: I don't really have any updates other than I just did want to thank my fellow board member Wynn, member Wynn, and then also Tracy for all of the behind the scene work that happens on the bond after hours. It's been a lot. And then also, I do want to acknowledge also member Thomas and member Jones because they've also been key critical contacts a lot of times to help us continue to move forward. so that we can get everything tightened up and done in time. And I really appreciate the drive to help source volunteers because we're really gonna need them. We are in dire need of ensuring that we can get as many people out there spreading the word, helping to talk up about the bond and hopefully we do get it passed because really our schools are in dire need of repairs and renovations. And also I did, Speaking of repairs and renovations, I also just wanted to echo a little bit about what was talked about at the very beginning. Student member Joy brought it up and Ms. Villa brought it up about the HVAC system. And also if we could just, I know that there's a lot of issues that need to be ironed out there. And I think that it's key that our staff, if there has been a change in process, that the staff at least understands what that is. Because my understanding is the feedback that we've received many times is that a work order is put in to go and have something repaired and then somehow the communication is lost in translation and then we are left with classrooms that are not equipped to serve our students during their learning. And I just have to say that last year I went to one of the back to school nights and it was probably during one of the hottest days at the beginning of the school year. And I just sat in to listen to the teacher's presentation. And she had a number of fans going on in that classroom because she'd been having issues with the AC in her classroom. And as an adult who was actively trying to participate and listen, it was really difficult for me to hear what she was saying. And I can only imagine the learning loss that happens in our classrooms when these kiddos, the younger kiddos, whether they're in elementary, middle school or high school, they've got a lot on their mind as well. And a lot of times maybe they're not actively listening. And so there's this distraction. And so if we could really buckle down and help support where we can, do our best, ensure that the communications lines are not broken, ensure that staff knows exactly who to reach out to and that there is a connection and that there isn't a disconnect there where nobody's reaching back. I also think that that really impacts morale. And I think that's something that, you know, could be helpful as well, because they're doing so much to support our students, our classrooms, and we should be able to also at least have direct lines of communication and provide them with their resources so that they can understand what they need to do and what the steps are. Thank you.

[7764] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Member Plancarte. Student member?

[7769] Joy Lee: I just remembered a couple words I wanted to say.

[7773] Aiden Hill: Go ahead.

[7775] Joy Lee: First of all, I just want to say thank you to all our school administrators at all our school sites and here also. Really, just thank you for everything you do to make our school become a school. Second of all, what I wanted to ask was about our tobacco resolution that was brought up earlier. Do you guys have any updates on it?

[7795] Tracey Vackar: I do have an update from this week. I do have an update from the City Council and I can share that with you.

[7804] Joy Lee: That's great. Thank you so much.

[7805] Aiden Hill: Okay, great. Thank you. Member Jones, Vice President Jones.

[7812] Kat Jones: Yes, I would have one question. I know that last time I asked about a Puente presentation and just hoping that that is still in the works to come to us. I'm really interested in hearing hearing more about the program and the specific qualifications that the students would need to have to be a part of that. The other thing that I wanted to share was I get the CSBA daily updates, which at times is really overwhelming if I don't read them on a daily basis. I think I've got about 30 right now that I need to go through, and I went through a good 30 the other day. So if I go on vacation or I forget about it, I'm way behind. But anyway, I came across just, and I'm just going to read a snippet of it, about bilingual teachers on September 14th. This article was in there, and it's called A Need Unacknowledged. And I'm literally going to just read part of it. A 2021 report from the Comprehensive Center Network found an ongoing shortage of bilingual education teachers in public schools could be impacting the educational future of millions of students. Some bilingual education teachers say they love the profession, but are frustrated by the lack of resources and assistance they receive. More than half of the states across the country have bilingual teacher shortages, and many of the schools impacted are the districts where the need is greatest. And this last sentence just really struck me, because we're not alone in having a difficult time finding bilingual teachers for us this year. We're not alone. It's across the country that this issue is reoccurring. And the report also says that they found that not only compensation or incentives, but recruiting, training, certification, and teacher retention are major roadblocks. In addition, the amount of content or subject matter such as math, science, or social studies that is taught in either language depends on the model being used and by the state's requirement for English language learners instruction, which varies widely across the country. And I'm going to stop there, but I just felt like it was something I wanted to acknowledge that It's not just Newark. It's not just the Bay Area. It is all across the country that this teacher shortage really is occurring. And someday, I hope that somebody comes up with a magical idea of how to encourage more people to get a credential that are fluent in two languages. So anyway, thank you for letting me share.

[7995] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Vice President Jones. I would like to just, again, thank the Lincoln community for coming. And it was great to see everybody. And I thought that Ms. Golliher's report was wonderful. And I love the fact that she actually started out with student achievement. Because again, that's the area where we really need to continue to focus. And so it was great that she did that. And my question to the superintendent is, I think it would also be great We had a parent mention the fact that there have been concerns in the past about the middle school. But we've also had parents here talking about how they're really seeing big changes in the middle school. And I think it would be wonderful for the new principal to come and tell us a little bit about what's going on there. And so I'm not sure about the priority, the rotation. But I would appreciate it if we could have him come sooner rather than later. And also, given that we've had some changes going on in Schilling, I think it would be wonderful to hear what's happening there. But again, I don't want to interrupt your rotation. So that's just a request. OK. And with that, Superintendent?

[8072] Tracey Vackar: Thank you. Actually, I'd like to bring a little bit of clarity to some of the things that were brought up earlier this evening. I think we can maybe address some of the things here this evening. Assistant Superintendent Karen Allard is going to share with you a little bit about the curriculum and the state of our curriculum for the missing items. So, Ms.

[8090] Karen Allard: Allard. Thank you. I want to thank Cheri for bringing this to your attention tonight, the implementation of the benchmark. Curriculum has been challenging to say the least with 23 pallets being delivered and two of our IMC workers who worked endlessly to get that out. We had some flaws in how much curriculum was ordered, with the change of DLI, and teachers who were supposed to be teaching in Spanish were now teaching in English. That also caused a shift in it. We realized that there was some of the errors in the ordering as well. We've talked to the vice president of the company. We were supposed to get a final shipment at the beginning of last week, and then the hurricane happened, and that's where their warehouse is on the East Coast. So that is what's causing the delay in this last shipment. It is apologies to the teachers because we know that they need their curriculum so that students are getting the best materials that they possibly can.

[8148] Aiden Hill: Thank you. And then just out of curiosity, is this new curriculum? It's new curriculum, right?

[8154] Karen Allard: This is the new K-5 literacy curriculum.

[8158] Aiden Hill: Great.

[8159] Karen Allard: Thank you.

[8162] Tracey Vackar: The last thing I want to just go back and address is the concerns regarding our AC-backed systems. Since I've come to Newark, this has been a huge challenge. And I'm not making excuses. I will tell you our systems are under engineered for what we need for capacity. Let me just say that they are under engineered for what we need for capacity. Some of it was done, I think is a cost savings of money and to try to get as many units put into our school sites as possible. And the district also chose to go for a like for like model. The other models, although they had an instant trigger that teachers would control inside their classroom, the newer models for energy and conservations that we had to follow by the law when we replaced these, don't allow for the automatic switches. So it's like on a timer, right? So you have a window. And you might even have this in your home, like where you've got certain settings, right? There are some overrides that can be done, but it's very difficult to do on a case-by-case basis. It's easy to do as a system wide kind of thing for us to be able to manage. Additionally, there's some other things that went extremely wrong with the purchase of the units that we have. And I'm just gonna be frank about this because it's concerning. And I think if we don't talk about it, and don't discuss the problems that we have with them, the simple repairs aren't enough to fix it. I'm just gonna say that to you, and they're expensive. Again, the units are exactly like for like. So that means the size of the unit and the capacity it puts out is the same. However, they also work with an environmental control. And that controller sends a signal to the air conditioning system that sometimes overrides the actual climate that's going on. So it works with some outside environment pieces, and it works with inside environment. And it kind of has a struggle there. Our units actually have two signals that actually work. So they have two controllers. that actually sometimes contradict each other. That doesn't help. One is actually manufactured by the air conditioning system, and the other one is a different system that talks to our software system for how we work. And sometimes those things don't work well together. They almost have one will cancel the other out, and that creates some of the problems. We've also had some issues with some of the technology intersects that happened with the internet being able to connect to our units. So sometimes units go out just because we have internet issues that causes some of the problems within the software being able to work well together. Again, the air conditioning units now require software to make them work, where the old units didn't really do that. They were a simple switch. So those are somewhat problematic. The other thing is the majority of our units, at one point, ordered just before the pandemic. They arrived during the pandemic and then sat outside for more than a year. Our community saw that. They were sitting out there in the middle school. I saw pictures of them. There's tons of them that were sitting out there. I mean, literally hundreds of units sitting out there that were not being installed, and they sat there for more than a year. That did two things. One, the environment, with it not being installed, might have created some havoc, right, with us not knowing if there were problems with the units. the time that we received them as possible. And some of the parts, because of supply and demand, may not have been the parts that we would have hoped that might have been installed. So sometimes like a chip system might be maybe substandard, because they're trying to do mass productions, or they're trying to source those things. The plastics that they might use might not have been the same standard that we maybe would have normally expected before the pandemic. So those are some of the challenges that we had there with that. And then the last piece, which really has been the bigger piece of the problematic element, is I think the district was really short sighted in not buying a warranty. And I'm just gonna call it out, we have no warranty. That means every time a unit needs to be fixed, we're calling out experts to help us do that. We've been looking for an air conditioning technician, we've been looking for years and have not found one. Therefore, we end up having to call out a service to be able to sit there and meet those demands. And you can imagine classroom by classroom that has issues, it's hard to get that kind of relationship out there fast enough to be able to make something happen so that your classrooms are cooler. It's truly concerning. I can't imagine what it must be like for some of our classrooms that don't have adequate air flow systems in them. When I say not adequate, we seem to be lacking a lot of windows in many of our school sites, right? Or else they just really aren't conducive to being able to open up. Sometimes I think teachers and students open up the door thinking fresh air is gonna help cool off their room faster. But because of those environmental controls, when we do that, it then somehow picks up a moisture level that sometimes doesn't allow us to do the cooling, the piece that comes with it. This is a very complex systems that were installed. And the new systems today that are used for air conditioning are very complex just in general, whether the new ones that go into your homes or the new ones that are in our schools. Again, it's not a great report to give. It's kind of an embarrassing report to give. And the fact that we really just didn't buy the right HVAC systems that we really need to be able to cool down our classrooms. So moving forward, we are working on some initiatives about what do we need to do to improve it. Doing nothing doesn't help us, right? Doing nothing means that we're waiting for an error tech guy to come out from a company that we have to hire And that gets to be expensive. So we have to come back with an action plan. We will be bringing that back to our board later on this year, because we really are concerned about the HVAC systems throughout our school district. So I think it's important just to be honest about what's going on with it.

[8522] Aiden Hill: Thank you, Superintendent. And for those that are here in the boardroom, I've seen them waving their fans and their pieces of paper. And so for those people that are maybe watching remotely, it's hot as hell in here as well. And so we're all sweating up here. But I would like to ask a favor of the board that can we commit to leading by example and that we here in the boardroom are the last to have any air conditioning units installed or solutions that we make sure that they're installed in all the classrooms first. I can't imagine that people would object to that, but I'm hoping that we could get sort of an affirmative nod. Absolutely.

[8570] Aiden Hill: So yes.

[8571] Tracey Vackar: And as hot as it is now, a few months from now when it's really cold, it's not really cold in here, too, because we have no heat. And I realize many of our classrooms are in the same situation, because it's the same unit that works for both the air conditioning and the heat system, right, to be able to push the airflow through. So again, I recognize the challenges I really do appreciate the feedback from all of our teachers. We are working on some ways to be able to try to respond. And the reason I think we've moved to an Excel spreadsheet is to kind of help us by how many room numbers might there be so that when we bring out the service, we're able to address a grouping of rooms at that school site versus just class by class as an individual.

[8616] Aiden Hill: Makes sense. But related to that, if we could just whoever's whoever's in charge of that, if we could just make sure that they orient the various users so that they understand the process, that would be great.

[8627] Tracey Vackar: Yeah. I can appreciate that, too. I'll talk with Assistant Superintendent Quintana.

[8632] Aiden Hill: Great. OK. Any other items, Superintendent?

[8636] Tracey Vackar: No. That's it for this evening, and thank you so much.

[8638] Aiden Hill: OK. So let's see here. So it's 8.25. I'm wondering if I could get a motion to extend until 2 o'clock this morning because I understand that Mr. Williams has a whole repertoire of songs that he would like to sing. So if we could get a motion.

[8659] Kat Jones: I'll make a motion to adjourn the meeting. I'll second that motion.

[8664] Aiden Hill: Okay so Vice President Jones moves and student member seconds and can we and student member how do you vote?

[8673] Joy Lee: Yes.

[8674] Aiden Hill: Okay and if we can do our

[8679] Toya Lemus: Online voting is open.

[8680] Kat Jones: I will.

[8704] Aiden Hill: Member Thomas, you need to vote. It's on.

[8711] Nancy Thomas: Oh, yes, aye.

[8713] Joy Lee: Sorry, we thought it was over. We thought it was over. Yay.

[8717] Nancy Thomas: No, I just turned it back on.

[8722] Phuong Nguyen: She voted.

[8722] Toya Lemus: OK, student board member Lee, yay. Member Plancarte, yay. Vice President Jones, yay. Member Nguyen, yay.

[8738] Aiden Hill: President Hill yay and member Thomas yay great so motion carries and meeting is adjourned at 8 26 p.m. Thank you

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 Roll Call

   Type                        Procedural

TRUSTEES:

President Aiden Hill
Vice President/Clerk Katherine Jones
Member Phuong Nguyen
Member Carina V. Plancarte
Member Nancy Thomas

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER:

Member Joy Lee

1.2 Meeting Practices and Information

   Type                        Information, Procedural

IN-PERSON MEETING INFORMATION:

Please see the attached meeting information in English and Spanish.

OBSERVE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING:

Members of the public may observe the meeting via the NUSD YouTube Channel, or in-person at the NUSD Boardroom. Spanish
translation will be available via Zoom.


PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Education regarding non-agendized matters and agendized items with a live
audio-only comment via Zoom with advance notice requested by email at PUBLICCOMMENT@newarkunified.org, a written comment by
submitting a speaking card via email at PUBLICCOMMENT@newarkunified.org, or with live in-person comments by submitting a speaker-
card with the Executive Assistant.

  File Attachments
  Board Meeting Protocols_ENG(1).pdf (69 KB)
  Protocolos de la Reunion de la Mesa Directiva_ESP (1).pdf (65 KB)
  Original Board Meeting Guidelines.pdf (259 KB)

1.3 Public Comment on Closed Session Items

   Type                        Procedural

PURPOSE:

The Board of Education encourages the community's participation in its deliberations and tries to make it convenient for members of the
community to express their views to the Board.

If a constituent wishes to address the Board on any agenda item:
        In-Person Comment: please submit a completed speaker card to the Board's Executive Assistant before the start of the
        meeting, or prior to the calling of the section for public comment.
        Audio-Only Virtual Comment: please fill out a virtual speaker card via email at PUBLICCOMMENT@newarkunified.org by 1:00
        PM the day of the meeting. Please label your email as " AUDIO-ONLY PUBLIC COMMENT" and include your name as it will appear
        on Zoom, your phone number, email address, and the agenda item number related to your comment.

Please see detailed instructions for public comment on the link: http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/nusd/Board.nsf/goto?
open&id=C4Q2D4019F40

  File Attachments
  Board Meeting Protocols_ENG(1).pdf (69 KB)
  Protocolos de la Reunion de la Mesa Directiva_ESP (1).pdf (65 KB)

1.4 Recess to Closed Session

   Type                        Procedural

PURPOSE:

The Board will recess to Closed Session, and reconvene to Open Session on or about 7:00 p.m.

2. CLOSED SESSION

2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, � 54957.6, subd. (a): Employee Organization - CSEA

   Type                        Discussion, Information, Procedural

PURPOSE:

Information and update will be provided by the Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources regarding CSEA
negotiations.

2.2 Public Employee Appointment/Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code, � 54957, subd. (b)(1))

   Type                        Action, Discussion, Information

   Absolute Date               Oct 01, 2024

PURPOSE:

Information will be provided by the Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

2.3 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, � 54956.9, subd. (d)[(2) or (3)]: Two cases, No. 000510124 and No. 000610124

   Type                        Action, Discussion

PURPOSE:

To discuss two potential litigations.

2.4 STUDENT EXPULSION (Ed. Code, � 48918):

   Type                        Discussion, Information, Procedural

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review expulsion cases that are eligible for readmission.

BACKGROUND:

California Education Code Section 48916 requires that "an expulsion order shall remain in effect until the governing board orders a
readmission of the pupil."

The following expulsions are up for termination.   The Board will discuss this in closed session and then take action in open session. Staff
recommends the following actions: e2324-04 Terminate Expulsion.

2.5 STUDENT EXPULSION (Ed. Code, � 48918)

   Type                        Discussion, Information, Procedural

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review expulsion cases that are eligible for readmission.

BACKGROUND:

California Education Code Section 48916 requires that "an expulsion order shall remain in effect until the governing board orders a
readmission of the pupil."

The following expulsions are up for termination.   The Board will discuss this in closed session and then take action in open session. Staff
recommends the following actions: e2324-07 Terminate Expulsion.

3. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

3.1 Report of Closed Session Actions

   Type                        Action, Procedural

PURPOSE:

If available, a report of the closed session will be provided by the Board President.

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

4.1 Pledge of Allegiance

   Type                        Procedural

PURPOSE:

The Governance Team will recite the Pledge of Allegiance

4.2 Meeting Practices and Information

   Type                        Information, Procedural

IN-PERSON MEETING INFORMATION:

Please see the attached meeting information in English and Spanish.


OBSERVE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING:

Members of the public may observe the meeting via the NUSD YouTube Channel, live transmission on Comcast Channel 26, or in-person
at the NUSD Boardroom. Spanish translation will be available via Zoom.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Education regarding non-agendized matters and agendized items with a live
audio-only comment via Zoom with advance notice requested by email at PUBLICCOMMENT@newarkunified.org, a written comment by
submitting a speaking card via email at PUBLICCOMMENT@newarkunified.org, or with live in-person comments by submitting a speaker-
card with the Executive Assistant.

  File Attachments
  Board Meeting Protocols_ENG(1).pdf (69 KB)
  Protocolos de la Reunion de la Mesa Directiva_ESP (1).pdf (65 KB)
  Original Board Meeting Guidelines.pdf (259 KB)

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5.1 Approval of the Agenda

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the agenda for this meeting.
   Action

PURPOSE:

Members of the Governance Team may request that the agenda be amended or approved as presented.

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the agenda for this meeting.

Motion by Carina V Plancarte, second by Phuong Nguyen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

6. STUDENT REPORT

6.1 Student Report: Student Board Member, Joy Lee

   Type

PURPOSE:

The Student Report gives the Board of Education and the public an opportunity to hear the highlights, achievements, and initiatives from
the viewpoint of the student board member.

BACKGROUND:

The information will be provided by the Student Board Member, Joy Lee.

7. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS

7.1 Employee Organizations

   Type                        Information

PURPOSE:

At regular Board meetings, a single spokesperson of each recognized employee organization (NTA, CSEA, NEWMA) may make a brief
presentation.

BACKGROUND:

Discussion items are limited to updates, celebrations, and upcoming events.

1. NTA

2. CSEA

3. NEWMA

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

8.1 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

   Type                        Procedural

PURPOSE:

The Board of Education encourages the community's participation in its deliberations and has tried to make it convenient to express their
views to the Board.

BACKGROUND:

Please see the instructions on the link below for public comment information on non-agenda items and agenda items.

http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/nusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C4Q2D4019F40

  File Attachments
  Board Meeting Protocols_ENG(1).pdf (69 KB)
  Protocolos de la Reunion de la Mesa Directiva_ESP (1).pdf (65 KB)

8.2 Public Comment on Agenda Items

   Type                        Procedural

PURPOSE:


The Board of Education encourages the community's participation in its deliberations and has tried to make it convenient to express their
views to the Board.

BACKGROUND:

Please see the instructions on the link below for public comment information on non-agenda items and agenda items.

http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/nusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C4Q2D4019F40

  File Attachments
  Board Meeting Protocols_ENG(1).pdf (69 KB)
  Protocolos de la Reunion de la Mesa Directiva_ESP (1).pdf (65 KB)

9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

9.1 Superintendent Report

   Type                        Information

PURPOSE:

The Interim Superintendent will provide the Board of Education with district information, updates, news, or anything in the jurisdiction of
the board or the superintendent.

BACKGROUND:

The presentation and information will be provided by the Interim Superintendent

10. STAFF REPORT

10.1 Lincoln Elementary School Spotlight Presentation

   Type                        Information

PURPOSE:
School Spotlight presentations gives the Board of Education and the public an opportunity to hear from each school with highlights of its
achievements and initiatives throughout the school year.

BACKGROUND:

Lincoln Elementary School will share a School Spotlight Presentation to highlight the accomplishments of students and
teachers, foster school pride by showcasing news and achievements, and informing the community about the school's
progress and initiatives fostering transparency and engagement

  File Attachments
  Lincoln School Spotlight Board Presentation .pdf (7,127 KB)

10.2 ACOE Approval of NUSD 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan and Adopted Budget

   Type                        Information

PURPOSE:

To inform the Board of the approval of NUSD's 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Adopted Budget by the Alameda
County Office of Education (ACOE).

BACKGROUND:

A Public Hearing was held on June 18, 2024, on the 2024-25 LCAP and Proposed Budget.

At the Board meeting on June 25, 2024, the Board approved both the 2024-25 LCAP and Adopted Budget.

The 2024-25 LCAP and Adopted Budget were subsequently submitted to ACOE for review.

Based on ACOE's review, both the District's 2024-25 LCAP and Adopted Budget have been approved (see attached letter).

  File Attachments
  2024-25 LCAP & Adopted Budget Review - Newark Unified School District FINAL.pdf (182 KB)

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.1 RESOLUTION 2024.25.10 - Week of the School Administrator

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution No. 2024.25.10 -
   Action                      Week of the School Administrator, to honor Newark Unified School District administrators
                               during the second full week in October (October 14 to October 18, 2024).

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to approve Resolution No. 2024.25.10 to honor Newark Unified School District
administrators during the second full week in October 2024.

BACKGROUND:

California Education Code Section 44015.1 designates the second full week in October as Week of the School Administrator in
all schools, districts, and counties. Highlighting and acknowledging this week is one way the Association of California School
Administrators, the Newark Management Association and Newark Unified School District collaborate to celebrate the
educational leaders that work to make our schools succeed and enable students to achieve at their highest levels. The
recommendation is that the Board of Education approves this resolution to honor Newark Unified School District
administrators during the second full week in October 2024.

  File Attachments
  Week of the Administrator Resolution.pdf (81 KB)


Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution No. 2024.25.10 - Week of the School Administrator,
to honor Newark Unified School District administrators during the second full week in October (October 14 to October 18,
2024).

Motion by Nancy Thomas, second by Katherine Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

12. CONSENT AGENDA: PERSONNEL ITEMS

12.1 PLACEHOLDER - One Consented Vote

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 It is recommended that the Board of Education approve, under one consented vote, the
   Action                      agenda items under Consent-Personnel, except for agenda items:

PURPOSE:

This is specifically a placeholder, and will only be used if multiple agenda items are approved under a consented vote.

BACKGROUND:

Items within the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be approved, adopted, or ratified by a single motion and action. There
will not be a separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any
member of the Board and acted upon separately.

12.2 Personnel Report

   Type                        Action

   Absolute Date               Oct 01, 2024

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education ratify the personnel report as presented.
   Action

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to ratify the Personnel Report as presented.

BACKGROUND:

All personnel activities including new hires, changes in status, resignation, leaves, and retirements are routinely submitted to
the Board for ratification.

  File Attachments
  HR PAL 10.01.2024.pdf (621 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education ratify the personnel report as presented.


Motion by Carina V Plancarte, second by Katherine Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte
Not Present at Vote: Joy Lee

13. CONSENT AGENDA: NON-PERSONNEL ITEMS

13.1 PLACEHOLDER - One Consented Vote

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 It is recommended that the Board of Education approve, under one consented vote, the
   Action                      agenda items under Consent Non-Personnel, except for agenda items:

PURPOSE:

This is specifically a placeholder, and will only be used if multiple agenda items are approved under a consented vote.

BACKGROUND:

Items within the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be approved, adopted, or ratified by a single motion and action. There
will not be a separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any
member of the Board and acted upon separately.

Motion & Voting
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve, under one consented vote, the agenda items under Consent Non-
Personnel, except for agenda items:

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.2 2024 - 2025 SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language Program) Agreement between Newark Unified School District and the Sobrato Foundation

   Type                        Action (Consent)

   Preferred Date              Oct 01, 2024

   Absolute Date               Oct 15, 2024

   Fiscal Impact               Yes

   Dollar Amount               $5,800.00

   Budgeted                    Yes

   Budget Source               LCAP

   Recommended                 It is recommended that the Board approve the 2024 - 2025 SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic
   Action                      Language Program) Agreement between Newark Unified School District and the Sobrato
                               Foundation

PURPOSE:


This agreement supports the existing partnership of the District and the Sobrato Foundation that Coyote Hills Elementary will
participate in a SEAL Sustainability model for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

BACKGROUND:

 With Coyote Hills Elementary completing three or more years of training and replication of the SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic
Language) model, Coyote Hills will receive additional guidance in their implementation of SEAL through a sustainability
approach.   Sobrato will support Coyote Hills Elementary by offering professional learning opportunities for two teachers who
need the year 2 training, technical assistance, which can include coaching, and registration cost to attend site administrator
convenings.     The principal of Schilling Elementary will also attend the site administrator convenings to stay current regarding
SEAL strategies and practices.

  File Attachments
  Newark Sust Agmt 2024-25..pdf (169 KB)

Motion & Voting
   (not specified)

   Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
   Final Resolution: Motion Carries
   Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.3 RESOLUTION 2024.25.08 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

   Type                        Action

   Absolute Date               Oct 01, 2024

   Fiscal Impact               No

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution 2024.25.08 -
   Action                      Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

   Goals                           1b. Student Achievement

PURPOSE:

For the Board of Education to approve Resolution 2024.25.08 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

BACKGROUND:

To certify compliance with Education Code Section 60119 (as revised by Chapter 704, Statutes of 2006 and California Code of
Regulations (CCR), Title 5, Section 9531). In order to be eligible to receive instructional materials funds, the governing board of each
district and county office of education is required to hold an annual public hearing and adopt a resolution stating whether each pupil in
the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials in specified subjects that are aligned to the academic content standards
and consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board. The public hearing was held on
September 17, 2024.

Under EC Section 60119, the governing board of every local educational agency that receives state instructional materials funds must
hold an annual public hearing before the end of the eighth week from the first-day pupils attend school for that year. At the public
hearing, the governing board must make a determination as to whether each pupil in each school has sufficient textbooks or
instructional materials, or both, that are aligned to the content standards and are consistent with the content and cycles of the
curriculum framework adopted by the State Board of Education in reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and history-social
science.

Site principals reviewed the site's sufficiency of materials and affirmed.


Governing boards that have met the requirements of Education Code Section 60119 and have also certified compliance with the
Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) requirements regarding the provision of adopted standards-aligned
instructional materials for all students (Education Code Section 60422) may spend 100% of any remaining IMFRP funds from that years
allocation for other approved purposes.

  File Attachments
  Resolution No. 2024.25.08 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials.pdf (135 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution 2024.25.08 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.4 Change Order #1 Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project - Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc

   Type                        Action

   Fiscal Impact               Yes

   Budgeted                    Yes

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approved Change Order # 1 for the Child
   Action                      Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project with Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc.

PURPOSE:

To approve Change Order #1 in the amount of ($3,245.00) for the Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project with Alcal
Specialty Contracting, Inc.

BACKGROUND:

On June 18, 2024, the Board of Trustees awarded a contract to Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. in the amount of
$161,716.50 to re-roof the Child Nutrition Center (Bid No. 03-2023-24). The awarded dollar amount included an unidentified
conditions allowance of $14,701.50.     There is a balance of $3,245.00 left of the allowance.

This action item is to approve Change Order #1 for the credit amount of $3,245.00. The new contract amount for this project
is $158,471.30.

  File Attachments
  Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc_CNS ReRoofing_fully executed.pdf (5,738 KB)
  Alcal Specialty_Change Order No. 1_Alcal siged.pdf (144 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approved Change Order # 1 for the Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing
Project with Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.5 Report: Monthly Purchase Order Report

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education receive the Monthly Purchase Order
   Action                      Report as presented.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this item is to present a monthly report on Purchase Order transactions per Board Policy 3300, Expenditures and
Purchases.

BACKGROUND:

Based on the discussion at the Board's Study Session on January 6, 2022, staff is providing a monthly report on Purchase
Order transactions per Board Policy 3300, Expenditures and Purchases. The policy states that "The Board shall review all
transactions entered into by the Superintendent or designee on behalf of the Board every 60 days."

This month's report includes 179 PO's dated 8/1/24 through 8/31/24 for a total of $4,540,847.90.

  File Attachments
  Monthly Purchase Order Report 10-1-2024.pdf (97 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education receive the Monthly Purchase Order Report as presented.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.6 Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves the Williams Uniform Complaint
   Action                      Quarterly Report for the period of July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024.

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to receive and approve the Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report for the
period of July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Education Code 35186 requires that the Superintendent of a school district report summarized data on the nature and
resolution of all complaints filed under the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures to the local Board of Education and the
County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis. The report must include the number of complaints by general area,
the number of resolved and unresolved complaints, and be publicly presented at a regularly scheduled Board meeting. The
attached report is presented to the Board for the period of July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024.

  File Attachments
  Q124-25 UCP Report for Board.pdf (364 KB)

13.7 Dell Server Refresh Public Contract Acknowledgement

   Type                        Action

   Fiscal Impact               Yes

   Dollar Amount               $131,982.00

   Budgeted                    Yes

   Budget Source               ESSER/General Fund

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the use of the publicly bid
   Action                      contracts to purchase the server refresh equipment through The ReDesign Group.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this item is to provide the Board with the specific piggy back contracts used to procure Dell hardware and
VMware licenses through The ReDesign Group.

BACKGROUND:

The Board approved the use of funds to proceed with the Technology Department Server Refresh project on September 17,
2024. The contract codes used to procure these items were included in the quote presented. Those specific documents are
included here for transparency.

ReDesign quote includes:

       Production Compute       $59,925.00
       Production Storage       $68,853.00
       VMware                   $10,020.00
       Incentives               ($6,816.00)
       Total                     $131,982.00

NASPO Contract (Dell Products) - C000001148050
Promark NCPA (VMware) - 01-169

  File Attachments
  Participating Dealer agreement between Dell and Promark.pdf (733 KB)
  Contract Addendum between Dell and Drala dba reDesign.pdf (471 KB)
  Dell Participating contract resellers.pdf (354 KB)
  SIGNED Newark USD-Servers, Storage, and VMware Quote- 3 YR - 9.13.24.pdf (762 KB)
  NCPA contract addendum between Promark and Drala.pdf (608 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the use of the publicly bid contracts to purchase the server
refresh equipment through The ReDesign Group.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.8 Contract Amendment 1: Beth Figueroa, CPA- Accounting Technical Support

   Type                        Action

   Fiscal Impact               Yes

   Dollar Amount               $15,000.00

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve Amendment 2 of the 2024-25
   Action                      contract with Beth Figueroa, CPA to provide grant, fiscal and SACS reporting support.

PURPOSE:

To approve Amendment 1 of the 2024-25 contract with Beth Figueroa, CPA to provide grant, fiscal and SACS reporting
support through June 30, 2025.

BACKGROUND:

Beth Figueroa has been providing fiscal expertise to the District since February 2024. She was instrumental in supporting the
district 2024-25 LCAP and Annual Budget, and has first hand knowledge of our financials.

The amendment increases the compensation by $15,000, limits the scope of work for fiscal advisement to support the fiscal
department in building their capacity. This contract goes    through June 30, 2025.

  File Attachments
  Bethany Figueroa_2024-25_fully executed.pdf (264 KB)
  Bethany Figueroa_2024-25_Amendment 1_signed by bf.pdf (368 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve Amendment 2 of the 2024-25 contract with Beth Figueroa, CPA
to provide grant, fiscal and SACS reporting support.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.9 CSU East Bay Memorandum of Understanding for Student Teachers and Interns

   Type                        Action

   Absolute Date               Oct 01, 2024

   Recommended                 The recommendation is for the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of
   Action                      Understanding with CSU East Bay for student teachers and interns.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this item is for the Board of Education to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CSU East Bay for
student teachers and interns.

BACKGROUND:

The District works closely with local institutes of higher education (IHE) and supports student teacher placements and
interns. Agreements between Newark Unified School District and a university must be in place before a student teacher or
intern can be placed at a school site in the District.

Student teachers and interns in training do fieldwork in our schools and are supervised by the administrators who provide
supervision and training.


Student teachers and interns are able to learn, practice teaching, and fine-tune their craft under the direct supervision of a
master teacher. The opportunity to student teach or intern in the District benefits both the student teacher and the District.

As vacancies become available in the district, it is invaluable to have the opportunity to observe directly student teachers and
interns who may be eligible to interview for vacancies and observe how well they fit into the culture of Newark.

  File Attachments
  CSU East Bay MOU.pdf (446 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is for the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CSU East Bay for
student teachers and interns.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.10 Resolution 2024.25.11 Notice of Completion for Child Nutrition Center Re- Roofing Project

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve Resolution 2024.25.11 and
   Action                      authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion (NOC) with the County Recorder of Alameda
                               County for Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project completed by Alcal Specialty Contracting,
                               Inc. on September 25, 2024.

PURPOSE:

To approve the resolution and authorize the Notice of Completion (NOC) with the County Recorder of Alameda County.

BACKGROUND:

On June 18, 2024, the Board awarded a contract to Alcal Specialty Contractors, Inc. for the Child Nutrition Center Roofing
Project (Bid No. 03-2023-24).

At this meeting, Change Order 1 is being presented for approval, reducing the balance of $3,245 left on the allowance.

All contract items, Punchlist and project closeout items have been satisfied.  Accordingly, Staff requests acceptance of the projects which
will allow filing Notices of Completion with the County and permit the release of retention thirty-five (35) days after approval.

  File Attachments
  Resolution 2024.25.11 NOC Child Nutrition Re-Roofing.pdf (11 KB)
  Notice of Completion-CN Center Re-Roofing_FINAL.pdf (70 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve Resolution 2024.25.11 and authorize the filing of the Notice of
Completion (NOC) with the County Recorder of Alameda County for Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project completed by
Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. on September 25, 2024.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.11 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading)

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and
   Action                      Administrative Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading).

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy and
administrative regulation (First Reading).

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy and regulation. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board
Association. California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These
notations will be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Board Policy 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment

Policy updated to reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474) which (1) clarify that discrimination on the basis
of sex, including sex-based harassment, for the purpose of Title IX includes sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; gender
identity; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions
or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status, and (2) require a district with knowledge of alleged conduct, which
occurs in a district program or activity on or after August 1, 2024, that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination under
Title IX, including sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX grievance procedures when investigating and resolving a
complaint based on the alleged conduct. Additionally, policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (SB 700, 2023) which prohibits the
district from discriminating against an employee in termination, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise
penalizing a person, based on the person's use of cannabis when off the job or away from the workplace. In addition, policy
updated to move material related to sex discrimination to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation
4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment in order to keep material related to sex
discrimination and sex-based harassment together. Policy also updated to provide that employees are required to report
incidents of prohibited discrimination within one workday, which may be modified to reflect the district's timeline, in order to
maintain consistency of such reporting requirements across the policy manual.

Administrative Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment

Regulation updated to reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474) which (1) require a district with knowledge
of alleged conduct, which occurs in a district program or activity on or after August 1, 2024, that reasonably may constitute
sex discrimination under Title IX, including sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX grievance procedures when investigating
and resolving a complaint based on the alleged conduct, (2) require districts to provide a notice of nondiscrimination on the
basis of sex, and (3) require specified training related to sex discrimination for all district employees, as well as additional
training for investigators, decisionmakers, and other persons who are responsible for implementing the district's grievance
procedures or have the authority to modify or terminate supportive measures; facilitators of an informal resolution process;
and the Title IX Coordinator(s) and designees. Additionally, regulation updated to reflect remedies available for violation of
the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other
provisions of state law.

  File Attachments
  Policy 4030 - Nondiscrimination In Employment.pdf (127 KB)
  Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination In Employment.pdf (135 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4030 -
Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries


Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.12 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (First Reading)

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and
   Action                      Administrative Regulation 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based
                               Harassment (First Reading).

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy and
administrative regulation (First Reading).

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy and regulation. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board
Association. California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These
notations will be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Board Policy 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (First Reading)

Policy updated to include material related to sex discrimination, in addition to sex-based harassment. Additionally, policy
updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 1955, 2024) which prohibits a district, including a Governing Board member, from
retaliating or otherwise taking adverse action against an employee, including by placing the employee on administrative
leave, on the basis that the employee supported a student exercising rights specified in certain Education Code provisions,
performed work in a manner consistent with the district's legal obligations related to educational equity, or provided
instruction to students consistent with current content standards, curriculum frameworks, instructional materials adopted by
the state board, and state law. In addition, policy updated to reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474)
which (1) require districts to provide a notice of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, (2) require employees with knowledge
of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment in a district education program or
activity to notify the Title IX Coordinator, (3) require a district with knowledge of alleged conduct, which occurs in a district
program or activity on or after August 1, 2024, that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX, including
sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX grievance procedures when investigating and resolving a complaint based on the
alleged conduct, and (4) require the Title IX Coordinator to offer and coordinate supportive measures when notified of
conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment.

Administrative Regulation 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (First Reading)

Regulation updated to include material related to sex discrimination, in addition to sex-based harassment. Additionally,
regulation updated to emphasize that the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or
activities, prohibits such conduct, and complies with Title IX. In addition, regulation updated to include definitions of sex
discrimination and sex-based harassment, and reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474) which (1) clarify
that discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, for the purpose of Title IX includes sex stereotypes;
sex characteristics; gender identity; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation,
including related medical conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status, (2) require specified training
related to sex discrimination for all district employees, as well as additional training for investigators, decisionmakers, and
other persons who are responsible for implementing the district's grievance procedures or have the authority to modify or
terminate supportive measures; facilitators of an informal resolution process; and the Title IX Coordinator(s) and designees,
(3) require the district to retain for at least seven years the materials used to provide training required by Title IX and make
the materials available to members of the public upon request, (4) require districts to provide a notice of nondiscrimination
on the basis of sex, (5) require districts to take specified actions to prevent sex discrimination and sex-based harassment,


and (6) require a district with knowledge of alleged conduct, which occurs in a district program or activity on or after August
1, 2024, that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX, including sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX
grievance procedures when investigating and resolving a complaint based on the alleged conduct.

  File Attachments
  Policy 4119.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based .pdf (96 KB)
  Policy 4219.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment.pdf (96 KB)
  Policy 4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment.pdf (96 KB)
  Regulation 4119.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment.pdf (139 KB)
  Regulation 4219.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment.pdf (146 KB)
  Regulation 4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment.pdf (146 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation
4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.13 POLICY UPDATE: Administrative Regulation 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures (First Reading)

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Administrative
   Action                      Regulation 4119.12 and adopt Administrative Regulation 4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex
                               Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures (First Reading).

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated Administrative
Regulation 4119.12 and adopt Administrative Regulation 4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based
Harassment Complaint Procedures (First Reading).

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached regulation. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Administrative Regulation 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint
Procedures (First Reading).

Regulation updated to reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474) which make extensive and significant
changes to the title IX grievance procedures including that they (1) require a district with knowledge of alleged conduct,
which occurs in a district program or activity on or after August 1, 2024, that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination
under Title IX, including sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX grievance procedures when investigating and resolving a
complaint based on the alleged conduct, (2) require district's to follow "basic requirements" when implementing the Title IX
grievance procedures, (3) modify the definition of a "complaint" and who may bring a complaint, (4) modify the Title IX
Coordinator's responsibilities related to the initiation of a complaint when the alleged victim chooses to not bring a complaint,
(5) modify the requirements related to the offering and coordination of supportive measures, (6) expand the requirements
related to the dismissal of complaints, including the appeal of dismissals, (7) expand the requirements related to the informal
resolution process, (8) amend requirements related to notice of allegations when a formal investigation is initiated by the


district, (9) expand requirements related to the investigation procedures, (10) modify requirements related to the written
decision, (11) alter the process for the appeal of the decision, (12) provide for extension of timelines, and (13) amend
requirements for remedies, disciplinary actions, and record-keeping. Additionally, regulation updated to delete material
defining sex-based harassment as the definitions for sex discrimination and sex-based harassment are contained within
Administrative Regulation 4119.11 � Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment, and to delete material in regard to
reporting of sex-based harassment as such material is contained within other related policies. Regulation also updated to add
a section on Consolidation of Complaints, and material related to record-keeping requirements for complaints containing
allegations of childhood sexual assault.

  File Attachments
  Regulation 4119.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures.pdf (204 KB)
  Regulation 4219.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures.pdf (159 KB)
  Regulation 4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures.pdf (159 KB)

Motion & Voting
   The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Administrative Regulation 4119.12 and adopt
   Administrative Regulation 4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint
   Procedures (First Reading).

   Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
   Final Resolution: Motion Carries
   Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.14 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy 4156.3 Employee Property Reimbursement

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy 4156.3
   Action                      Employee Property Reimbursement.

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy.

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. Option 1 is recommended. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will
be brought back for an additional reading.

Board Policy 4156.3 - Employee Property Reimbursement
CSBA Last Update: 1998-02-01       |  NUSD Last Update: 1996-05-21

  File Attachments
  Policy 4156.3 - Employee Property Reimbursement_Option 1.pdf (97 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy 4156.3 Employee Property
Reimbursement.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.


Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.15 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and
   Action                      Administrative Regulation 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy and
administrative regulation.

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Board Policy 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage
CSBA Last Update: 2022-03-01       |  NUSD Last Update: 2005-05-03

Administrative Regulation 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage
CSBA Last Update: 2022-03-01       |  NUSD Last Update: 2005-06-21

  File Attachments
  Policy 4241.6 - Concerted Action_Work Stoppage.pdf (106 KB)
  Regulation 4241.6 - Concerted Action_Work Stoppage.pdf (136 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4241.6
Concerted Action/Work Stoppage

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.16 POLICY UPDATE: Administrative Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading)

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Administrative
   Action                      Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading).

PURPOSE:


The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated Administrative
Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading).

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached regulation. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Administrative Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading)

Regulation updated to clarify that it applies to certificated employees, including certificated management, and that classified
employees, including classified management should refer to Administrative Regulation 4261.1 - Personnel Illness/Injury
Leave. Additionally, regulation updated to reflect NEW LAW (SB 848, 2023) which prohibits a district from refusing to grant a
request from an employee to take up to five days of reproductive loss leave, and reference NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89
Fed. Reg. 33474) which, for purposes of Title IX, requires the district to treat pregnancy, childbirth, termination of
pregnancy, or lactation, including any related medical condition or recovery, as it would any other temporary medical
condition for job-related purposes, including leaves. In addition, regulation updated to include that an employee may use sick
leave days for bereavement leave. Regulation also updated to reflect NEW LAW (SB 616, 2023) which extends procedural
protections to employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and (1) requires districts that provide sick leave on an
accrual basis to provide sick leave accrual at a rate of at least 40 hours or five days by the 200th calendar day of
employment, each calendar year, or 12-month period, or (2) for districts that credit employees with sick leave at the
beginning of each year, increases paid sick leave to 40 hours or five days.

  File Attachments
  AR 4161.1 Personnal Illness-Injuiry Leave.pdf (143 KB)
  AR 4261.1 Personal Illness-Injury Leaves.pdf (155 KB)
  AR 4361.1 Personal Illness-Injury Leave.pdf (143 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Administrative Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 -
Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.17 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Fiscal Impact               No

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and
   Action                      Administrative Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy and
administrative regulation (or bylaw).

BACKGROUND:


This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Board Policy 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment
Policy updated to reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474) which (1) clarify that discrimination on the basis
of sex, including sex-based harassment, for the purpose of Title IX includes sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; gender
identity; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions
or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status, and (2) require a district with knowledge of alleged conduct, which
occurs in a district program or activity on or after August 1, 2024, that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination under
Title IX, including sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX grievance procedures when investigating and resolving a
complaint based on the alleged conduct. Additionally, policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 1165, 2023) which encourages
districts to have a student who has been suspended, or for whom other means of correction have been implemented
pursuant to Education Code 48900.5 for an incident of racist bullying, harassment, or intimidation, as well as the victim, to
engage in a restorative justice practice suitable to address the needs of both the victim and the perpetrator.

Administrative Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment
Regulation updated to provide that the individual identified as the Compliance Officer for coordinating the district's efforts to
comply with applicable state and federal laws and to answer inquires regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies be the
same as the Compliance Officer specified in Administrative Regulation 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures as the
responsible employee to handle complaints alleging unlawful discrimination of a student, and the Title IX Coordinator
specified in Administrative Regulation 5145.7 � Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment as the responsible employee
to handle complaints alleging unlawful sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. Additionally, regulation updated to
reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (89 Fed. Reg. 33474) which (1) clarify that discrimination on the basis of sex, including
sex-based harassment, for the purpose of Title IX includes sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; gender identity; sexual
orientation; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery;
and parental, marital, and family status, (2) require the Title IX notice of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex to be posted
on the district's website and published in district handbooks, catalogs, announcements, bulletins, and application forms, and
(3) require a district with knowledge of alleged conduct, which occurs in a district program or activity on or after August 1,
2024, that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX, including sex-based harassment, to follow Title IX
grievance procedures when investigating and resolving a complaint based on the alleged conduct. In addition, regulation
updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 1327, 2023) which requires a district that participates in the California Interscholastic
Federation to post on its website the California Department of Education's (CDE) standardized incident form to track racial
discrimination, harassment, or hazing that occurs at high school sporting games or events, including information on how to
submit a completed incident form to the district. Regulation also updated to reflect NEW LAW (SB 153, 2024) which requires
a district that serves students in any of grades 7-12 to provide certificated school employees information on existing school
and community resources related to the support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+)
students, or related to the support of students who may face bias or bullying, and NEW LAW (AB 5, 2023) which requires a
district that serves students in any of grades 7-12, starting in the 2025-26 school year, to provide at least one hour of
training annually to all teachers and certificated employees which incorporates CDE's online training curriculum to support
LGBTQ+ cultural competency. Additionally, regulation updated to provide that employees are required to report incidents of
prohibited discrimination within one workday, which may be modified to reflect the district's timeline, in order to maintain
consistency of such reporting requirements across the policy manual, and to move the section "Issues Unique to Intersex,
Nonbinary, Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students," to Administrative Reg

  File Attachments
  Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination-Harassment.docx.pdf (339 KB)
  Policy 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination-Harassment.docx.pdf (213 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.3 -
Nondiscrimination/Harassment

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.18 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy 6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Fiscal Impact               No

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy
   Action                      6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction

PURPOSE:

The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy and
administrative regulation (or bylaw).

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Board Policy 6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction
Policy updated to incorporate the, "2023 Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade
12," including the framework's goal of removing barriers to students' mathematics success and ensuring access and
opportunity for all students to receive high level mathematics instruction.

  File Attachments
  Policy 6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction.pdf (157 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy 6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.19 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6152.1 - Placement In Mathematics Courses

   Type                        Action, Procedural

   Fiscal Impact               No

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and
   Action                      Administrative Regulation 6152.1 - Placement In Mathematics Courses

PURPOSE:


The purpose is for the Board of Education to review the recommended changes and approve the updated board policy and
administrative regulation (or bylaw).

BACKGROUND:

This is the FIRST reading of the attached policy. The language is sanctioned by the California School Board Association.
California School Board Association notations can be seen in the documents for the benefit of the Board. These notations will
be removed from the final, Board approved policies.

The Ad Hoc Policy subcommittee and the administration have reviewed the recommended updates for accuracy and made
revisions to reflect district practice. If any revisions are recommended by the Board, the policy will be brought back for an
additional reading.

Board Policy 6152.1 - Placement in Mathematics Courses
Policy updated to incorporate the, "2023 Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade
12," including the encouragement for districts to offer alternative pathways of courses designed in a manner that provides
maximum opportunities for students to access advanced mathematics courses during high school.

Administrative Regulation 6152.1 - Placement in Mathematics Courses
Regulation updated to clarify that when a student and the student's parent/guardian disagree with a placement decision and
appeal the decision to the Superintendent or designee, the decision of the Superintendent or designee is final.

  File Attachments
  Regulation 6152.1 - Placement In Mathematics Courses.pdf (150 KB)
  Policy 6152.1 - Placement In Mathematics Courses.pdf (156 KB)

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6152.1 -
Placement In Mathematics Courses

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.20 MINUTES of the June 18, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action, Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Jun 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may be
viewed on the NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  June 18 Meeting Minutes.pdf (491 KB)


Motion & Voting
(not specified)

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.21 MINUTES of the June 25, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action, Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may be viewed on the
NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  June 25 Meeting Minutes.pdf (347 KB)

Motion & Voting
(not specified)

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.22 MINUTES of the July 15, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action, Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Jul 15, 2024 - Special Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the July 15, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the July 15, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may be
viewed on the NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  July 15 Meeting Minutes.pdf (162 KB)


Motion & Voting
(not specified)

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.23 MINUTES of the August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action, Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Aug 6, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may be viewed on the
NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  August 6 Meeting Minutes.pdf (243 KB)

Motion & Voting
(not specified)

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.24 MINUTES of the August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action, Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Aug 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may be viewed on
the NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  August 20 Meeting Minutes.pdf (190 KB)


Motion & Voting
(not specified)

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.25 MINUTES of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action, Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may
be viewed on the NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  September 3 Meeting Minutes (2).pdf (237 KB)

Motion & Voting
(not specified)

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

13.26 MINUTES of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

   Type                        Action (Consent), Minutes

   Minutes                     View Minutes for Sep 17, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

PURPOSE:

For the Board to review and approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND:

The attached minutes are reflective of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Meeting may be viewed
on the NUSD YouTube Channel HERE

  File Attachments
  September 17 Meeting Minutes.pdf (260 KB)

Motion & Voting


   (not specified)

   Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
   Final Resolution: Motion Carries
   Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

14. STUDENT EXPULSION

14.1 Re-Entry and Completion - Student Expulsion Case# e2324-04

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the completion of the student
   Action                      expulsion as it relates to the expulsion case e2324-04.

   Goals                           1b. Student Achievement
                                   VISION: The Newark Unified School District, in partnership with the community, will be a
                                   model of world-class education that develops the unique abilities of every student.
                                   MISSION: The Newark Unified School District will inspire and educate all students to
                                   achieve their full potential and be responsible, respectful, and productive citizens.

PURPOSE:

For the Board to take action on expulsion case e2324-04 for completion of their program.

BACKGROUND:

California Education Code Section 48916 requires that "an expulsion order shall remain in effect until the governing board orders a
readmission of the pupil."

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the completion of the student expulsion as it relates to the
expulsion case e2324-04.

Motion by Nancy Thomas, second by Katherine Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte
Abstain: Joy Lee

14.2 Re-Entry and Completion - Student Expulsion Case# e2324-07

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education terminate the student expulsion as it
   Action                      relates to the expulsion case e2324-07.

   Goals                           1b. Student Achievement
                                   VISION: The Newark Unified School District, in partnership with the community, will be a
                                   model of world-class education that develops the unique abilities of every student.
                                   MISSION: The Newark Unified School District will inspire and educate all students to
                                   achieve their full potential and be responsible, respectful, and productive citizens.


PURPOSE:

For the Board to take action on expulsion case e2324-07.

BACKGROUND:

California Education Code Section 48916 requires that "an expulsion order shall remain in effect until the governing board orders a
readmission of the pupil."

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education terminate the student expulsion as it relates to the expulsion case
e2324-07.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte
Abstain: Joy Lee

15. BOARD OF EDUCATION: COMMITTEE REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REQUESTS, DEBRIEF AND DISCUSSION

15.1 Board of Education Committee Reports, Announcements, Requests, Debrief and Discussion

                               AND DISCUSSION

   Type                        Action, Discussion, Information

PURPOSE:

COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Trustees will provide an update, if available, on the committees of which they are members.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Trustees may acknowledge or recognize specific programs, activities, or personnel at this time.

REQUESTS: This is an opportunity for the Board of Education to suggest items for placement on future agendas and to review Board
requests.

             Approval from the majority of the Board will be required for direction to be provided to the Superintendent.

DEBRIEF AND DISCUSSION: The Trustees may debrief and discuss items.

BACKGROUND:

Each year the Board of Education members liaise with schools and committees in order to build relationships, hear from staff, students,
and families, and act as a conduit for information to and from the schools.


  Board Committees 2023-24

  Board Adopted on 12/18/2023                                              Representative             Alternate

  Mission Valley Regional Occupational Center/Program (ROC/P)          1. Nancy Thomas         1. Carina V. Plancarte
  Executive Board
                                                                                                                        The following
  Regional Policy Board of Special Education Local Plan Area  (SELPA)  1. Katherine Jones      1. Phuong Nguyen         derives directly
                                                                                                                        from the Board
  Newark Teacher Induction Advisory Council (Formally EBIC)            1. Aiden Hill           1. Carina V. Plancarte   approved"Governance Team
                                                                                                                        Handbook"
  Audit Committee                                                      1. Nancy Thomas2. Katherine Jones1. Phuong NguyenAuthority is
                                                                                                                        Collective, Not
  Bond/Parcel Tax Committee                                            1. Phuong Nguyen2. Carina V. Plancarte1. Aiden HillIndividual:The only authorityto direct action
                                                                                                                        rests with the Board
  City of Newark � NUSD Liaison Committee                              1. Phuong Nguyen2. Aiden Hill1. Katherine Jones  as a whole whenseated at a regular
                                                                                                                        or special board
        meeting. Outside of this meeting, there is no authority.
        A majority Board vote provides direction to the Superintendent. Board members will not undermine the ability of staff to carry
        out Board direction.

Bringing New Ideas Forward
The Board will be open to having "brainstorming" discussions, or study sessions, around any idea that a Trustee may feel merits
exploratory consideration. "New Ideas" are defined as any proposal brought forward by a Trustee, at their initiative or at the request of a
constituent, which was previously discussed during a board meeting.
        Trustees will first notify the Board President and Superintendent of their interest in bringing forward a new idea at a board
        meeting.
        When initially agendized, the preliminary discussion of a new idea will not require staff research time. Initially, staff will be
        expected to respond to new ideas based on current knowledge.
        Only a majority of the Board may direct the Superintendent to conduct research regarding the exploration of a new idea. The
        Superintendent will decide on the delegation of assignments to District staff.
        The new idea may be agendized for discussion only. The Board majority will decide if the new idea should be further developed
        and studied by staff. The Board majority will decide if staff time should be invested in the "fleshing out" of new ideas.
        Individual Trustees, in the course of interactions with constituents, will be careful not to make or imply the commitment of the
        full Board to explore or proceed with implementing new ideas.

16. SUPERINTENDENT'S CONCLUDING COMMENTS, UPDATES FOR THE BOARD AND FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

16.1 Superintendent's Concluding Comments, Updates, and Future Agenda Items

                                AGENDA REQUESTS

   Type                         Information

PURPOSE:

This is an opportunity for the Interim Superintendent to make any concluding comments, updates, agenda requests, or provide
information of future meetings.

17. ADJOURNMENT

17.1 PLACEHOLDER - Extend Meeting

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education extends the meeting to ____ P.M.
   Action

PURPOSE:

This is a placeholder, only to be used if the Board adds a motion and action to extend the meeting.

17.2 Adjournment

   Type                        Action

   Recommended                 The recommendation is that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting.
   Action

PURPOSE:

No items will be considered after 10:00 p.m. unless it is determined by a majority of the Board to extend to a specific time.

This action will conclude the meeting.

Motion & Voting
The recommendation is that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Joy Lee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

1. CALL TO ORDER

Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call

• Nancy Thomas
• Aiden Hill
• Phuong Nguyen
• Katherine Jones
• Carina V Plancarte
• Joy Lee

Information, Procedural: 1.2 Meeting Practices and Information

Procedural: 1.3 Public Comment on Closed Session Items

No public comment on closed session items.

Procedural: 1.4 Recess to Closed Session

2. CLOSED SESSION

Discussion, Information, Procedural: 2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6, subd. (a): Employee Organization - CSEA

Action, Discussion, Information: 2.2 Public Employee Appointment/Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code, § 54957, subd. (b)(1))

Action, Discussion: 2.3 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)[(2) or (3)]: Two cases, No. 000510124 and No. 000610124

Discussion, Information, Procedural: 2.4 STUDENT EXPULSION (Ed. Code, § 48918):

Discussion, Information, Procedural: 2.5 STUDENT EXPULSION (Ed. Code, § 48918)

3. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

Action, Procedural: 3.1 Report of Closed Session Actions

Nothing to report from closed session items.

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

Procedural: 4.1 Pledge of Allegiance

Information, Procedural: 4.2 Meeting Practices and Information

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Action: 5.1 Approval of the Agenda

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the agenda for this meeting.

13.2 & 13.6 agenda items were pulled by Superintendent Vackar and will be brought back at the next board meeting.

Motion by Carina V Plancarte, second by Phuong Nguyen. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

6. STUDENT REPORT

Joy Lee- NMHS held a food fair and ground breaking ceremony last week. Upcoming events- NMHS Annual Cougar Camp will be held for K-5th on October 12th, 9am- 12 pm. Winter Sports registration is now open and will close November 1, 2024. HVAC system is malfunctioning in various classrooms at NMHS. Encouraged board to invest in NUSD HVAC system repairs.

7. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS

Information: 7.1 Employee Organizations

Cheri Villa, NTA- HVAC system malfunctioning at NMHS and would like to have further discussions. Three teachers missing benchmark curriculum for ELA elementary teachers missing curriculum and administrators unable to view ELD curriculum for the Oct. staff development. **Maria Huffer, CSEA-**not present **Kristi Palomino, NTA-**not present

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

Procedural: 8.1 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

• Angela Silvera-Requested update on Tobacco resolution for NUSD. Thank you to NMS Principal and pleased of his leadership.
• October 11-12, NMHS will be hosting a haunted arcade and carnival games. Expressed Lincoln Elementary is an amazing school that holds pride, and various events held to bring the community together.
• Parikshit Karnik- Thanked board members, Lincoln teachers and staff for working hard. Suggested Lincoln become a TK- 8 magnet school to help retain optics and NMS families from moving and relocating to other schools/districts due to concerns.
• Carey Knoop- Pleased to see board minutes, transparency on PAL reports and DELL server contracts and financial transparency on board agenda.

Procedural: 8.2 Public Comment on Agenda Items

No Public Comment on agenda items.

9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Information: 9.1 Superintendent Report

**Superintendent Tracey Vackar-**Encouraged community to view the FAQ's on Bond Measure O which is posted on the NUSD website. Alerted the community about suspicious texts and cell phone scams being sent to staff requiring questionable information.

10. STAFF REPORT

Information: 10.1 Lincoln Elementary School Spotlight Presentation

Amanda Golliher, Principal of Lincoln Elementary presented.

Information: 10.2 ACOE Approval of NUSD 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan and Adopted Budget

Superintendent Vackar provided context regarding the LCAP and adopted budget.

11. NEW BUSINESS

Action: 11.1 RESOLUTION 2024.25.10 - Week of the School Administrator

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution No. 2024.25.10 - Week of the School Administrator, to honor Newark Unified School District Administrators during the second full week in October (October 14 to October 18, 2024).

Superintendent Vackar- Thank you and appreciation to seasoned, new leadership, and support staff in assisting students. Vice President Katherine Jones- yielded her second motion to Student Board member Joy Lee for Resolution 2024.25.10

Motion by Nancy Thomas, second by Katherine Jones. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

12. CONSENT AGENDA: PERSONNEL ITEMS

Action: 12.1 PLACEHOLDER - One Consented Vote

Action: 12.2 Personnel Report

The recommendation is that the Board of Education ratify the personnel report as presented. President Aiden Hill- NUSD attorney will provide formal guidelines stemmed around student board member’s votes on November 5th.

Motion by Carina V Plancarte, second by Katherine Jones. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte Not Present at Vote: Joy Lee

13. CONSENT AGENDA: NON-PERSONNEL ITEMS

Action: 13.1 PLACEHOLDER - One Consented Vote

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve, under one consented vote, the agenda items under Consent Non-Personnel, except for agenda items: 13.2 and 13.6

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action (Consent): 13.2 2024 - 2025 SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language Program) Agreement between Newark Unified School District and Sobrato Foundation

REMOVED It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2024 - 2025 SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language Program) Agreement between Newark Unified School District and the Sobrato Foundation

Superintendent Vackar pulled agenda item 13.2 to capture correct information and to include past history in SEAL agreement.

Action: 13.3 RESOLUTION 2024.25.08 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution 2024.25.08 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action: 13.4 Change Order #1 Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project - Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approved Change Order # 1 for the Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project with Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action: 13.5 Report: Monthly Purchase Order Report

The recommendation is that the Board of Education receive the Monthly Purchase Order Report as presented.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action: 13.6 Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

REMOVEDSuperintendent Vackar pulled agenda item 13.6 to add an additional item that was left of the Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Action: 13.7 Dell Server Refresh Public Contract Acknowledgement

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the use of the publicly bid contracts to purchase the server refresh equipment through The ReDesign Group.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action: 13.8 Contract Amendment 1: Beth Figueroa, CPA- Accounting Technical Support

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve Amendment 2 of the 2024-25 contract with Beth Figueroa, CPA to provide grants fiscal and SACS reporting support.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action: 13.9 CSU East Bay Memorandum of Understanding for Student Teachers and Interns The recommendation is for the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CSU East Bay for student teachers and interns.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action: 13.10 Resolution 2024.25.11 Notice of Completion for Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves Resolution 2024.25.11 and authorize filing of the Notice of Completion (NOC) with the County Recorder of Alameda County for Child Nutrition Center Re-Roofing Project completed by Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. on September 25, 2024.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.11 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading)

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.12 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (First Reading)

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.13 POLICY UPDATE: Administrative Regulation 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures (First Reading)

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Administrative Regulation 4119.12 and adopt Administrative Regulation 4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.14 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy 4156.3 Employee Property Reimbursement

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy 4156.3 Employee Property Reimbursement.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.15 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.16 POLICY UPDATE: Administrative Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading).

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Administrative Regulation 4161.1/4261.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave (First Reading).

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.17 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.18 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy 6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy 6142.92 - Mathematics Instruction

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Procedural: 13.19 POLICY UPDATE: Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6152.1 - Placement In Mathematics Courses

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the updated Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6152.1 - Placement In Mathematics Courses

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.20 MINUTES of the June 18, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.21 MINUTES of the June 25, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.22 MINUTES of the July 15, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.23 MINUTES of the August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.24 MINUTES of the August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.25 MINUTES of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

Action, Minutes: 13.26 MINUTES of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee

14. STUDENT EXPULSION

Action: 14.1 Re-Entry and Completion - Student Expulsion Case# e2324-04

The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the completion of the student expulsion as it relates to the expulsion case e2324-04.

Motion by Nancy Thomas, second by Katherine Jones. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte Abstain: Joy Lee

Action: 14.2 Re-Entry and Completion - Student Expulsion Case# e2324-07

The recommendation is that the Board of Education terminate the student expulsion as it relates to the expulsion case e2324-07.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Carina V Plancarte. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte Abstain: Joy Lee

15. BOARD OF EDUCATION: COMMITTEE REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REQUESTS, DEBRIEF AND DISCUSSION

Action, Discussion, Information: 15.1 Board of Education Committee Reports, Announcements, Requests, Debrief and Discussion Joy Lee- Thank you to administrators and governance team. **Nancy Thomas-**Thank you to all staff, requested update on missing curriculum materials. Phuong Nguyen- Apologies to Katherine Jones for not attending SELPA meeting. Two requests-would like an update on the fence for Kennedy, NMHS graduation date and ceremony clarification. Thank you to council member Jorgens, staff, community members, parents, and admin supporters. Carina Plancarte- Thank you to board members and Superintendent Vackar for working on the bond after hours. HVAC system, restorative, and open direct lines of communication. Katherine Jones- Reminder to follow- up on Puente presentation at a future board meeting. Read a CSBA article statement regarding the shortage of Bilingual educators. **Aiden Hill-**Thank you to the Lincoln Community and Amanda Golliher for school spotlight presentation. Requested NMS Principal come and provide updates as well as the Schilling Principal.

16. SUPERINTENDENT'S CONCLUDING COMMENTS, UPDATES FOR THE BOARD AND FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

Information: 16.1 Superintendent's Concluding Comments, Updates, and Future Agenda Items

Superintendent Vackar asked Assistant Superintendent, Karen Allard to provide update on remaining curriculum delivery. Superintendent Vackar- HVAC systems are under engineered for the the school sites. Simple repairs are not enough to fix the long term issue of HVAC systems which do not have warranty.

17. ADJOURNMENT

Action: 17.1 PLACEHOLDER - Extend Meeting

Action: 17.2 Adjournment

The recommendation is that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Motion by Katherine Jones, second by Joy Lee. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Nancy Thomas, Aiden Hill, Phuong Nguyen, Katherine Jones, Carina V Plancarte, Joy Lee