001Well, then there's >> Okay, we're now live. >> [snorts] >> Can you hear me? >> Our YouTube is live right now. >> Okay. >> That was probably us talking and it's going to her computer back to us. lips. I just All right, we'll call to order. As a reminder, we are streaming the meeting live on YouTube and joined by Superintendent Kindle via technology that hopefully will cooperate with us all week. I'll start with the roll call. [clears throat] Excuse me. Rita Martin is here. Selena Martin here. Robert Johnson here. >> Kathy Bodecker here. >> Diana here. Thank you. Please join me for the [clears throat] >> [clears throat] >> Item number four, approval of the agenda. [clears throat] >> I move to approve the agenda as presented. >> It's been moved and seconded to approve
002agenda as presented. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Item number five, public comment on non-aggenda items. Members of the public are invited to address the governing board on any matter within its jurisdiction not listed on this evening's agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per person with maximum 20 minutes per topic and the time cannot be transferred from one speaker to another. As I've stated in the past, the schoolboard meeting is a business meeting held in public, not a public meeting. Consequently, the board is legally prohibited from discussing items not posted on the agenda and cannot respond to public comments made during this session. Um Kathy Kubby, >> I wanted to we could if I could get um my son Cory's Bush's number of retire or whatever first basketball
003[snorts] we added to the next put on the next meeting's agenda. >> All right. For people who are not familiar with the son, would you give just a a brief >> Oh, yes. >> So, um he went to school here, graduated from here. Um he passed away in 2017, I think it was. >> Yeah. Thank you. That our next meeting. >> Thank you. Any other public comment on non-aggenda items? Seeing none, move on to number [clears throat] six, comments on agenda items. Again, members of the public are welcome to comment on any business item listed on the board's agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per person with a maximum of 20 minutes per topic. Time to not be transferred from one speaker to another. and we will take those public comments as we address
004the considerations of each specific item. Item number seven, consent calendar. All matters list of the consent calendar are continued routine considered routine without opposition. It will be enacted by one motion unless a board member or superintendent requests to remove something for separate discussion and action. This evening's consent calendar items include three sets of minutes from December 2nd, December 9th and December 19th. The bill's warrants and transfers from December and new hire Britney Milsaps in the spark aid position. I have some question on the bills and warrants. I sent them to Dusty and Emily earlier. >> Um I had a question about the $25.50 50 cent breakfast for Emily at a training in Redliff. I was curious as to why we paid that. >> Oh, sorry. Sorry, Dusty. There'll be a little bit of a technology
005lag, so you'll have to bear with me. >> Um, I if I remember correctly, that would have been um when I went to the MTSS trainer training >> in Red Bluff. And so that was a very early morning and that $25 if I remember correctly again I'm thinking back that would have covered breakfast and lunch while I was in Red Bluff at that training. >> Okay. U my next one is what is NCBOA non- tournament game for $1,650. So, um it's the the refs for two person game fees for eight games as well as mileage and assigning fees. And so for eight games for two refs, it's $180 per game. So that's $1,440. And then there's a signing fee um of $220 on top of that. And >> that's for a basketball season. >> Uh
006[snorts] this is for basketball. Yes. >> All righty. The next is on I had a question on the Celis Ed. Is this what we're using for independent study? >> Yes, that's the curriculum that we use for independent study. >> And uh my next one is $66 to dominate Buring. And what is that for? And is that I mean >> Yes. So that was for training for bamboo. Your your question it kind of came before the other one. So, Bamboo HR is a digital subscription that the district has for time sheet attendance as well as for tracking their sick leave and vacation. So, basically, it's a digital time sheet. >> Doesn't GCO already have that through Escape? >> No, we actually use a different vendor for that and we looked at the vendor for Stony and
007the price was okay. So there was just a lag in that reimbursement request. >> Uh no actually she came back uh to do two hours of training on bamboo I believe with Ryan. So we looked at her hourly rate and broke it down and just charged what she would have been paid if she was still working for the district. >> Okay contractor. >> All righty. Then my last one. So that subscription that's what we're going to pay every year because it was more than 419 for that. Uh, so there was an initial startup fee for that and then it's only the it's the $419.90 per month, but you can cancel at any time >> per month. >> Wow, that seems like a lot. But >> the quote that we received from the one that we
008used was three times that at least >> small school, I guess. And then my last question, one of the least expensive versions. We did quite a bit of research looking at HR programs and Bamboo is one of the least expensive. >> Okay. And then my last was $11,000 for professional accounting services. >> Yeah. So Novagoric, they're the ones that help with the IRA, which is the inflation reduction act um tax refund for the solar project. And so they're they're the accounting firm. Um, we and then uh Jones Hall, who we haven't paid yet, which is another [clears throat] 35,000. I know these are big numbers, uh, also helped uh with that, but we actually received in the last week the refund check from the IRS for over $278,000. >> Nice. For the solar >> for
009the solar project. Correct. >> Okay. Well, I guess $11,000 for that. Pretty good trade. >> Okay. That was my only questions on um budget stuff. [snorts] Any other questions or concerns on the consent calendar? I make a motion to accept the calendar consent calendar. >> Motion and second to approve consent calendar is presented. All those in favor say I. >> I opposed. Motion second. >> Is there is there space for the public comment on this item? >> Yeah, sorry. I did not comment. >> Oh, no. I just wanted to vouch um we use bamboo HR at our organization and it's very robust for the top I just to kind of because it sounds like a lot when you're thinking about what to actually do. What I like about it is you can track certifications so
010you get certificates that have to be renewed every year. It'll um you can set it to remind you per employee. We also use it for time tracking and then also um requests for time off for the year. So you can create these policies in there and staff can do it um on there and then we we use it to do uh kiosk checking in and out clocking in and out for staff. So it's it is pretty robust for the cost uh and it's very user friendly. So I think that that's another benefit why it's good it's good for smaller organizations to be able to scale up and then to meet their needs especially for us as we're small. So I just wanted to throw that out there. It doesn't sound like a lot but it's
011it's a very good program. Um I know that multiple stages of dialog have to do this as well but >> okay thanks thanks K. [clears throat] >> All right move on to reports student reports. Um, uh, so last weekend, um, three sophomores and I went to a conference for FFA. Uh, I went to ALA. The sophomores went to MF. We got to learn more about some more leadership with FA. It was pretty good. We had lots of fun. We got to meet the state officers, have one-on-one conversations and stuff. It was a lot of fun. This week is homecoming week. Today was uh jersey day. Tomorrow is dress like a teacher. Um [clears throat] Thursday is 2000's emo. And then Friday is one color. And then Tuesday is rodeo home basketball game. There was a
012game tonight. The score was 25 miles to 60 I think. And then there's going to be a game on Friday. All right, I think we're back. Can you hear us? >> I can hear you. >> Reconvene. All right, we'll move on to GPAC reports. [snorts] [clears throat] [snorts] >> Well, the only thing I have to report is we're going to start doing the um cultural classes starting this Friday. I'll let you know. So 116 26 I'm just going to read off the dates so you guys have 3:20 or 220 320 and 417 are the dates that we have for the classes and those are going to be held at the Brit Community Center. So the students that go here are more than welcome to come. We host it out there and four winds comes and
013helps us get it together and they have great snacks and stuff for the kids. And then we have scheduled bracelets, earrings, paintings, and limes. That's what we're going to be doing. >> What time of the >> We're doing it at 3:30. Starting at 3:30 to 5:30. So they have enough time to finish their >> cool. That's pretty much what I have. Do you have anything? >> No. >> Do you have a flyer or anything? We get some down or I will ask Shane. Um we kind of just threw these dates confirmed. >> Everybody's back. But um I can get one out to Emily or Jill so they can get out. Okay. Thank you. Board members. Good. >> Okay. [clears throat] Um, I've tried to attend several things. The Christmas plays games because I'm the semi-d
014designated scorekeeper, which is fun except when the games go really fast and I have to try to remember who, you know, the fours total, who got which points might be a little iffy sometimes. So, it's fun to be involved. uh CBO. >> So >> on Friday, the governor released his initial proposal for the 2627 budget. And so it's kind of a highlevel view of what the budget will look like, not only for the state, but specifically for schools and school districts. And so there's not a lot of details when it comes to that, just kind of general statements that are made. And so in the next coming weeks, there'll actually be trailer bill language that will come out to say the details of what what's going on, what that really means. One of the biggest
015takeaways, especially for this district, is that he did mention a 20% increase to necessary small school funding. So, we'll see what that looks like and if that really comes to fruition. But that was good news. It was good news that the COLA is going to be at 2.41%. Initially, it was thought it was going to be a little over 3%, but we'll take 2.41. was pretty close to that. And again, once you put it into the calculator, you can't take it back, right? So, it's a good thing that that's constantly increasing that funding. Other things would be maintaining current levels of funding when it comes to ELOP, the expanded learning opportunity program. So, that'd be for after school and for summer. So, the minimum base funding is $100,000 for every district, no matter how many
016students you have. And so, this district will still receive $100,000 for that, which is great. that helps to support um the additional costs that are required now by the state when it comes to that. Uh also when we're looking at uh special education, when we're looking at the VO EG grant that we have, they're all going to receive the cola as well because even though the LCFF may receive the cola, that doesn't mean that everything will receive the cola, but a majority of the items that the district received will receive that cola as well. So very, very good news when it comes to that. not a lot of new programs coming in. Uh there's also the uh learning recovery emergency block grant which we received several years ago. Then they actually took back some money
017and now they're giving back the money now. And so this is going to be the last round of funding for that that's coming out this year basically to give back all the school districts what they took away two years ago. So it's just kind of making all these districts cool from that. And then uh let's see what else that the uh discretionary block grant for teachers that was given out this year. They're going to do it again for the next year as well, which isn't a large amount for this district. We're talking less than $10,000. But for large larger districts, that can make a difference. Uh, but I think that the biggest takeaway is that it they're not talking about deferrals where they're not going to pay us all our money that's due to us
018in a monthly in a timely manner. Good thing. And they're actually paying back um some money that's actually owed based off of the calculation that they do for Prop 98. Prop 98 is the the basis of funding that all schools get. And so it's based off of a three-year average. And so they kind of go and they reassess after the year's done whether or not they actually paid you what they should have. And then it's kind of like, well, now we owe you that. And then they reassess what that base level is going forward. And then they owe you money based off of that. And so all those things are being paid back, which is a good thing. They used all of what they call the rainy day fund this last year. Well, actually this
019year that we're in, but they're going to help replenish that, build that back up uh when we get into some more lean times. So when you look at the state budget overall, it doesn't look that great for a lot of places. It's still looking pretty stable for school districts, which is a good thing. [clears throat] >> Okay, superintendent principal report. >> Okay. Hello everybody. Thanks for being patient with me while we're trying something new with me zooming in. I'm actually down south at a training for superintendent. Quick trip and I'll be back late tomorrow night and back in the office on Thursday. Um, but here's my report. So, our enrollment currently stands as at Elk Creek Elementary, we have 35 students. At Elk Creek High School, we have 25 students for a district total of
02060 students. Enrollment continues to trend positively and we're pleased with the new interest that we're seeing in our district and our schools. Our attendance currently, El Creek Elementary is at a 92.8% average attendance. El Creek High School is 93.4% average for attendance. Our district average is at 93.1%. Um you'll if you're on our Facebook, you'll see that we have been having several days where El Creek High School has had 100% attendance. So that's really exciting. Um our district or excuse me, our attendance is remaining solid. However, we're starting to approach the lower end of our comfort range of where we want to be for our attendance. So, um, consistent daily attendance, just as a reminder, families, it's essential for your students academic success, maintaining our learning routines, and supporting positive engagement. And so, we really
021miss your kids when they're at school. So, um, we appreciate your support and making sure they get to school. So, our families are encouraged to help by ensuring students get adequate rest. I've been having a lot of conversations with students and they're saying, "Oh, I was up till 3:00 a.m. last night." And I'm like, "What are you doing up at 3:00 a.m." Cuz I can't imagine. I I would just be dead to the world. And they're like, "Oh, I was playing on TikTok or I was on my phone or I was texting so and so." So, parents, keep an eye out for that. Your students brains are developing. They're growing and they really need lots of rest before they come to school. Um, so let's work really hard together as a team. Let's keep that
022attendance strong through May. That's our goal. We want to keep that attendance very strong. And then some updates and some highlights. The past several weeks have been very busy as the holiday season is, but productive across the district. The TK Kinder Playground project continues to move forward. Um, we as a board met and discussed project specifications and the CupKa application and shared our full CUPA outre out out, excuse me, outreach list um for contractors as we are looking for somebody to come and uh put up a rod iron fence around our TK kinder playyard. So, if you know somebody that is a licensed contractor in the state, please have them get onto our district website, look at CUPA, apply, and send us um a a message if they're interested in bidding that project for us.
023Uh the board did approve last month the purchase of a new playground structure for the TKK playyard. So, that's very exciting and that's set for delivery on March 11th. Um, so if you have time on March 11th and you'd like to come volunteer help offload the truck, the vendor promises me that it's not heavy, it's just awkward. So let me know if you'd like to help with that. And our outreach and enrollment efforts remain active. Another postcard was recently mailed to households in Orland and Willows um highlighting our programs and our opportunities for students. And our monthly newsletter, I promise, is making a comeback. I've heard from several people that they really miss the district newsletter, but in order to make a comeback on that, I am asking for assistance with articles and photos from
024our staff and students. So hopefully soon you'll be seeing some some student work in that newsletter and maybe some articles written by our students and our staff. And then also student activities continue to bring positive energy to our campuses. Recent upcoming events included multiple home basketball games for both the junior high and the high school students. Um, our grades three through five class went on a field trip to Sutter's Fort and they did that in partnership with Walden, which was kind of cool. Um, Mrs. Vote worked all of that out. So, a big shout out to her so that our kids could go cuz we have such a small group. So, they went with Walden. And also Miss Votes class, she's been on it with the field trips. They are attending the Seiwam Native American
025Dancers at Chico State this week. So that sounds like a cool trip. And our, as Serenity said, our FFA students participated in the the MF conference in Monterey. And I heard that was a lot of fun. Um, our staff also um has some professional our professional growth remains a priority with our staff. Um, coming up on our next minimum day, our certificated staff, our teachers are going to have professional development on our I Ready mathematics curriculum that we're piloting this year. It's a brand new California specific mathematics curriculum. And also update on the new district website. When I contacted um Smart Sites through Parent Square, they told me that their typical turnaround for a website is 10 to 12 weeks. I said, "Is there any way you could do it faster because our old website
026is coming up for renewal?" And they said, "Okay." And so it should be live by the end of this month. So very exciting for that. They showed me a preview. It looks good. So very excited to show everyone that. Um, a quick staffing update. I'm currently screening candidates for the lead custodian grounds maintenance driver position. In the interim, Miss Rhonda, Mr. Herold, and the office staff have worked collaborative to cover transportation and custodial needs to ensure that um our daily operations are running smoothly. So, thank you. Big shout out to all of them for their flexibility. And then my final piece is just a little bit of a follow-up from last month, the SSDA conference. That's the state conference in March in Sacramento. I have booked rooms um at this time for Rita, Kathy, Delena,
027and Bob as they've indicated their interest in attending. I just need to hear from Diana if you're joining us for that one. >> I can't. I'm sorry. >> Yeah, I can't. I'm sorry. >> Okay. All right. And that's all for me. >> Thank you. I I must admit my kids are some of the ones with the poor attendance because they all got the bug after Christmas and it was uh Thursday, Friday, and I did receive a call from Jill just to check in. And it is it's it's a really nice touch just to say, "Hey, we missed your kid. Is everything okay? Is there anything I can do to help?" So, I think that's really helpful to families and just makes everybody realize that you do have some support out there. So this can I
028add something? >> Sure. >> I forgot to add the um El Creek FFA that Jared and I are helping the Tessa organized and it's on January 24th and 25th. We have room for one more team. We got 10 teams right now. So come and support, buy something from the concession because Tessa's going to be cooking up a storm for El Creek FFA. So that's a volleyball tournament. >> Did I also hear were you planning to do Indian tacos for homecoming as a fundraiser? Is that still a plan? >> Okay. Next Tuesday >> the concession and I are going to >> man that and then they'll all have we just want to make it add more to it for the basketball or sports program here. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Any any other questions?
029We'll move on to new business. Item A, Indian Valley logo. So, it's something that has been brought up at a couple of meetings and I know that Diane also did some research to try to find old logo and it sounds like >> I can see it. We can't find can't find much to know which. So, I'll hand it off to Emily. >> Yeah. So, I've been doing some research and looking through all of our old file cabinets and I went through all the yearbooks and I cannot find anything. The only thing that I've been successful at finding is is at Indian Valley in the cafeteria. There's that sign on the wall that says Indian Valley School, Home of the Indians. Um, so at this point, my recommendation to the board would be that when the
030board chooses to move forward with reopening Indian Valley School, that a new mascot and logo selection process be conducted at that time. And that process would intentionally include input from students, families, our um the tribal members and community members. and that we all we can work together to to choose the mascot and logo at that time. >> Okay. >> Um I think it might be good for Emily. I can't recall off the top of my head, but I believe there's a state law that requires a school that has Native American mascot that the tribe has to approve that um because they're getting rid of all the Native American mascots that are um not supported by the local tribe. So, I can't recall the exact bill for that, but I know that that is law. Um,
031so I I think maybe seeking legal legal guidance on it because I don't think it's optional whether you can keep the mascot um as a district decision. I think it has to be consulted the tribe and if the tribe says no to change it then I believe you have because I believe the tribes had the experience of that right with another school district >> was our first the first school that reached out to the tribe. Emily I don't know the the principal but it would be the same process. We'd have to take it to the tribe. It's the the law says that a school that has a native affiliated sorry I'm pulling this off the top of my head mascot or logo can no longer use that unless they get written permission from a federally
032recognized tribe um that resides within their district. So, it's the statute allows us to say, "Nope, we're not using that logo or mascot anymore. But if we wanted to continue its use, then yes, we would need to reach out um to the business committee at Grindstone and ask for that permission just as um Superintendent Powell did at Hamilton Unified." That's right. I think it was called the Indian Valley Indians because the Indian Valley I think is probably why it got called that so long ago. I would rather see it go the Elkits or the whatever you wanted to, you know, to go along with the mascot for here in the future. I mean, I don't that's just my thought. So, >> well, at this point, we would just be agreeing that when that time comes
033in the future, we would kind of have us have a fresh process and involve the tribe and the community and the families and decide how we move forward. >> I move to table this item until uh at which time this school or us as trustees reopen that Indian Valley Elementary School. and second. >> We have a motion, a second to table this item and spell future time when it's needed. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Post. >> I'm sorry. Can I interrupt? Um, I'm not sure that we can table the item. That's why I put it as an action item because I think we need to say that at this point in time there's no mascot or logo logo for Indian Valley due to that statute that's in place because the only
034thing that we do have is that is on the wall that it was Indian Valley Indians. So I think for clarity's sake I think we should take action to say that there's no logo and mascot and then once the board moves to reopen the school will begin that process of choosing a new mascot and logo. Does that make sense? >> Yes. >> It looks like the law says by July 1st. So just FYI >> this year. >> Yes. >> Okay. [sighs and gasps] [snorts] >> Quick question. Indian Valley. Is that actually referencing a geographical area or is it just is that an actual geographic area or >> As far as I know all the way down the whole valley is Indian Valley and runs into Bear Valley >> and it's still officially called that. >>
035I [snorts] I I don't >> because I'm just curious because I'm just wondering if if it's like a legit geographical area then it makes sense that why it could be called Indian Valley. But if it's not a g like a federally listed geograph area, it seems like that name could have just came um through communities. Uh then I think it would be good to look at the law the use of Indian in general. Um because I know that we've had discussions at GPAC and there's some mixed feelings on the use of median. Um and so I think that it would be a good to look at uh if it is a geographical area that kind of makes sense to have some discussions on that. But if it is just like a community name that that
036might consider looking at rename in general or that would just be my train of thought as as long as as far as discussions that might be had around them if it's not a geograph >> because I know our fire department's name the same Indian valley fire department. >> Yeah. And but I know that there's a lot of issues that we know the use of the sword in that area also. Um, and I know that that's been kind of taken away, but I know that there's still businesses that historically have carried that name. >> I don't know what s word you're talking about. I'm sorry. >> Oh, squab. >> Oh. Oh, >> yeah. So, there's issues with some of the terms that you use, especially historically, uh, because I know that the tribes have never been
037a part of creating those names for those places or those those schools. So it might just be a really good opportunity to kind of have that broader discussion with the tribal community what that means because if if native students are going to that school and they're having to use that that might be something that we consider. So just wanted to throw that out. So, I'd like to amend my motion. Then I'd like to make a motion to officially say there is no logo at the Indian Valley Elementary School. And however, the item can be reopened if we decide to reopen that school at that time to discuss mascot and logo. Thank you. Thanks. Would you be able to know logo and no mascot? Yes. Okay. >> Okay. Revise motion to approve the statement of no
038logo and no mascot for the Indie Valley School and then we will readress it at the appropriate time. I second it. >> All those in favor say I. I >> oppose. Motion carries. Item B, CSEA memorandum of understanding for position combinations and statements. >> Sorry, I'm going through my packet trying to find it. [laughter] >> Librarians. There we go. A lot of a lot of things in this packet. Okay. >> Okay. So, this is anouou that um came out of our last round of negotiations with CSEA who represents our classified employees. Um just as a friendly reminder, our classified employees are the employees who are not teachers and not office staff. And this umou combines positions. So historically um we had separate van driver and bus driver positions from other positions in the district. But
039that has made it very challenging for the district to fill those positions should an employee decide to drop one or the other because then it leaves for instance the van driving position is only 2 hours. So, it makes it very hard to fill like a two-hour position, especially since we are so remote. Um, and so we were um successful in coming to the table and negotiating the combination of those those responsibilities, those um jobs. Um, so that's what this represents. So, we are combining the instructional aid job with the van driver job. So, it's one position. Um, and there is a pay increase with this. So, previously our instructional aids were paid at a lower range than our van drivers and now it's bumping them up. So, all um 8 hours will be paid at
040the van driver rate. So, that's number one. And Dusty, interrupt me if you want to explain in further detail. Um, >> okay. [laughter] And then number two, um, represents the combination of the instructional aid position and the bus driver position. Same thing. Instructional aid was paid at a lower range than a bus driver. So, it bumps all eight hours up to the bus driver range on the salary schedule. The lead custodian grounds maintenance position number three. Um, this was a high at a higher paying range already. So, it add added um van driver responsibilities to this job description and added in an annual $1,000 stipend for those additional duties. Um, obviously that will be prrated for this school year since we're halfway through the year. Um, for four for the maintenance mechanic lead position, same
041except that the van driving duties are um at an as needed basis with an annual stipend of $1,000 prrated for this year. And and finally, uh, number five, the cook lead position. same as uh the previous where it's on an ad as needed basis for van driving um with a $1,000 stipened annually prrated for this year. So that's what thisou represents. >> So I have a question. So no matter what they're going to get the $1,000 stipen or I mean if we in case need them to drive muted How many people does that include >> as far as who's getting the stipens or what do we have those positions, right? >> So, you just have the you have the open lead maintenance that I was talking about earlier. >> Then you've got the mechanic >>
042and then you've got the lead cook, >> which we haven't got to yet. >> Three aids, [clears throat] >> two aids and a bus driver. >> Five. I mean, three aids, but one of them's the best. So, this is like six people, [snorts] right? >> So, the $1,000 one there. >> So, specifically five people though on here because >> Oh, the aids aren't getting the >> They're not getting the stipen. They're getting the benefit of getting the higher rate for the entire >> And the stipen folks, have they already needed drive this year? >> Yes. Yeah, when we have someone call out sick, especially right now, we've whatever this crud thing is that's going around, it's getting everybody. Um or like right now the lead um custodian position is vacant and so um our lead
043cook is helping with that right now. Any other questions, discussion, public comment? [snorts] >> What is the difference in the salary between four and five? >> It's not a set rate because they're not equal amounts. So, at least 3%. Okay. >> Probably more than that. >> So, this makes things much easier on your side that positions are. >> Yes. Because what would happen is we'd get sometimes an aid having to drive during their aid hours and then getting >> differential pay for that. So then that makes it a lot more complicated. >> Okay. Move to approve the memorandum of understanding between the California School Employees Association and its Stony Creek chapter number 215 and the Stony Creek Unified School District 2025 2026 school year. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Motion and second to
044approve the as presented. All those in favor say I. Any opposed? Motion takes. >> Uh item C, CSA, side letter agreement. >> Okay. So this is a side letter agreement um with the same bargaining unit. So, our classified employees association um for a specific employee that requested to be grandfathered in per se in that instead of with this previous that you just saw, instead of the employee having to do 8 hours, 2 hours driving, 6 hours aid, um this particular employee due to personal time constraints requested to be on a 7-hour schedule. So 1 hour driving in the morning and then 6 hours aid the rest of the day. And um so this is the side letter agreement that memorializes that uh specific agreement for this specific employee. I make a motion to accept the
045CSEA side letter agreement. >> I'll second it. >> Motion and second to accept ite CSEA side agreement. All those in favor say I. >> I have one more question on this. I'm sorry because it looks like Kaen's doing the morning drive. Who's doing the afternoon drive to Willis? the lead custodian position, which right now is vacant. So, our lead cook is covering that for right now. Sometimes our other van driver, if there's not a Stony Ford route, he will cover. >> So, the custodian will do the afternoon drive. >> Yes. >> Is that what? >> Okay. Thank you. >> And this isn't I see in here it says it's not establishing precedence. >> That's right. do. [clears throat] >> So, any future employee hired within that instructional aid van driver position will be expected to
046do eight hours, two hours of van driving, six hours of aid. >> And that's this isn't going to affect anything else in a negative way in your eyes? >> No, I think this was the cleanest way to do it. It benefits both the district and the employee. Thank you. [snorts] >> Moving on to item two. >> Madam chair need to call for the first. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. Thank you. Item B, school accountability report cards for El Elementary, El High School, and Visual Point continuation. Okay, you know it's January when you get to the giant thick packet that has the SARCS on it. SARC stands for school accountability report card. Um, so this is an annual public report that is required by the California Department of Education. Um, and this
047report provides information about each school's performance and um, facility conditions. It includes student achievement data, school climate, teacher qualifications, instructional materials, and school facilities. So basically it's an accumulation of lots of different reports where we publish this information publicly and then CDE has us pull all those pieces and put it into this report. Um and then once approved by the board this is published on our district website. Um so I've included the SARS for Elk Creek Elementary School, Elk Creek High School and Bidwell Point Continuation School. Please note that this is data from last school year. Um, you'll notice on Bidwell Point there's a lot of zeros. That's because we did not have any students enrolled last year. However, because we don't know when we'll get new enrollments for Bidwell Point continuation, we have to
048continue with the SARCS. Um, Indian Valley is not required to be included because we didn't have students there last year. We don't have students there this year. Um you'll also notice on some of the SARC reports a lot of the areas have little dashes and that's because um we're not allowed to publish student information if the data pool is less than 11 students which obviously in a district our size that means a lot of our data is not reported publicly. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. What about I make a motion to accept the SAR reports for Elri Elementary High School and Biden Hoy. >> I second that motion for now. Second a minute. We have a question. >> Oh, sorry. Sorry. Sorry. >> I saw you reading. Um,
049so are the suspension rates um also not because of the low numbers in each report as well? >> Yeah, I I I would have to look at exactly where what page of what report you're looking at. I think that's Kyle. Is that Kyle? >> Yes. >> Um, our suspension rates are on on our California dashboard though. So, they are reported there as an overall for the district. >> Okay. They would be in this. Is that correct? >> Yeah, they should. Is there an area where I missed something? >> It'll be in the LCAP. >> Oh, okay. LCAP. Okay. >> Detailed in the LCAP. >> Okay, very good. Um, I did also notice in here, um, there's the population of the foster foster youth or foster care. >> Um, I I'm curious because I there's no
050data for any youth or foster youth at all and I'm wondering if the district is actively capturing um, inqua involved children may also fall under that category foster. So, I'm not sure if uh parents if the if the district is asking if uh a student is foster or involved uh any of the information to collect that data accurately. And I don't know if that um having youth that are foster involved impacts the district in either negatively or possibly even bringing additional funding. I don't know. Um but if it is an opportunity to bring in additional funding to help that population, there might be an opportunity that's being missed because there are um some students that are um able involved that would fall under that category of of being fostered. Well, speaking from the financial side,
051if I can, uh, when it comes to funding for the district and making sure that you're recognizing all the students that are per se unduplicated, meaning that students that are either lowincome, foster youth, uh, English language learners, homeless, if they meet any one of those criteria, then it's the same no matter which one they meet. But if they were only going to meet one criteria and it was going to be that, then yes, that would help funding. >> Okay. Also, you can't go by just like you just saying I have a foster child. It has to it goes through a whole system and you can't claim them as foster children until they're given a state ID number besides the county ID number. So, >> yeah. So, um that process is for a regular foster case,
052but um for the tribal side, they don't have to go through the count. So be inqua which is all through delta the trial. So, um, if the district isn't asking, uh, cuz a lot of our parents might not say it's a foster child cuz it's they're they might not be a foster child per se, but they're equaults. It's out of home placement is what it is like the term in state would be out of home placement but for Indian country it is technically they don't that's how we report it as well and they can still be eligible for guardianship funding through the state but through the school and I've had the fill out paperwork and the only time that it's ever asked is when you're doing the um free lunch thing. That's what we will
053ever ask. >> So I I just I think I'm just explaining that um because it might the district might asking is it foster but not inquent but um it just determine it just depends on kind of wording things in and collecting the data. >> What does stand for? I'm sorry. >> Indian child welfare. So it's it's it's a process that it's the Indian Child Welfare Act that gives the tribes the ability to exercise their sovereignty by not having their children go through the county child welfare system. They're allowed to go through their own independent specific process, but it's equivalent. So if you're receiving aid and you weren't equit, it would be equivalent to being foster. So that's what I'm saying is that uh it might be an opportunity being missed by the district because we're
054not using uh oath language in in our in the information that we're collecting. So I just wanted to express maybe uh looking at how we're collecting because it's all zeros on here or but we know that there are equa involved youth um at the reservation that do attend the school. So there might be uh some we we know just I could tell that the data is not accurate based off of just what we know. Uh but just wanted to kind of throw that out to the board to consider and even the district to think about um collecting that data and how you might uh restructure your wording and your language that you use so it's clear and there's more understanding on how to collect it properly. >> It's a federal act 1978 ICWA Indian Child
055Welfare Act. So, I know when I was doing Cowpads, we would get we had to collect information on Native American um foster youth children that weren't in the other system. So, I don't know if I mean I'm I'm not sure I'm I don't know how I got that information. I got it from the state, but if you're saying the state either got it from the state or the county, if you're saying they don't keep track of that. >> Yeah, because uh federal law tries to supersede the state. So there's um we don't have to go through those systems and it could all be tribal court and fall through the trial. So that's where there is some discrepancy because there is the bypassing of the state system um in certain circumstances. So there is so that's
056why I think it's important to explore more if making sure that they're uh all like I said collecting the data is making sure that we're including that language in child welfare as well because I know for us we ask if they're foster involved or IQa because if they're IUA it triggers the same types of specific services to foster. >> Got it. Okay. So, is that something on our enrollment paperwork or our new student paperwork? >> Yeah, that's a really great point, Kyle and Aston. Thank you so much for bringing that to my attention. Um, yeah, I don't think that it says anything about IQUA on any of our paperwork, and I could see how that would confuse families. So, yeah, when I get back into the office, I'm going to look at that straight away.
057So, thanks so much for bringing that to my attention. And I and I always share that because as a a nonprofit, we're coming in to collaborate. That data is helpful in pursuing resources. So if you have x amount of of foster involved children in your district, especially then that could potentially open resources up to help that population because there is a lot of uh needs beyond the school that could be brought to the families based off of knowing information. So that's why I thank you. [snorts] >> I have a motion and a second to approve the reports as we have them now. knowing that there, you know, future reports there will be some room for continuing to make them more accurate. >> So all those in favor say I. >> I. Motion carries. Thank you
058guys. >> Item E quarterly report on G form complaints. So this these are complaints regarding instructional materials, teacher vacancies, miss assignments or facility conditions that would pose any type of emergency or urgent threats to no complaints received during this period. I make a motion to accept a quarterly report on the uniform complaints. >> Second. >> Do we usually have a form has zeros written on it? Yes. Uh I I don't >> I always so mean so that >> but that's we're thinking of the right one the correct dates on because most school districts do months that are the same ones that we have a motion and second to approve the courtly Williams complaints. >> All those in favor say I. I >> opposed. [clears throat] Motion carries. Item F, fleet servicesou with county over. >>
059Um, so this is just uh ourou with Glenn County um for fleet maintenance services. So anytime we have issues with our buses, this is the group that helps us out. So, our lead maintenance mechanic will that's not going to change. He's going to continue to do repairs maintenance on the other vehicles >> and yes and sometimes on the buses it it depends what the issue is. But for more complex issues or issues that are required to be um done by a certain licensed person by DOT, that's what um this is for with County of Glenn. >> Is our um I have a question. Is our maintenance person working on getting his bus license? >> No, not not currently. >> Isn't that part of the job description though to have a bus license? Yes, we are
060currently trying to get him through the SB88 process first. We're starting there for a van driving. So, that's in progress. We've done this in the past, right? >> Yes. >> Yeah. Can you use that? Yeah. >> So I make a motion to accept the fleet services. >> Second. Move >> a second to accept services. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Motion carries. Okay. And finally, item G, professional development request for Cassidy Millan, who is our TK kinder teacher, to attend Frog Street development training. I believe she did this or something similar to this last year, didn't she? >> Yeah, wasn't. >> Yeah, she went to this conference last year and absolutely loved it. She said she learned so much. It was a great use of her summer. Um, and so she's requesting
061to attend again this summer. So, there is a letter in your packet um written to you from Miss Milan um requesting attendance at this conference and what she gained from it last year and what she hopes to gain from it this year. It does align with our school goals in working on MTSS tiers and intervention and providing a strong tier one program for all students. Um, I think most of the board members know I am a huge proponent of professional development and I especially love when my teaching staff comes to me excited about spending their free time becoming a better practitioner. I I don't think you could get better buyin than that. And so I was thrilled to to tell Miss Millan that that uh I would bring this to the board because I think
062if teachers want to learn, let's let them learn as much as possible, especially for those really young grades that are where these teachers are setting the foundation for learning for the rest of the student's life. >> Jesse, is there any professional development grant funding that will cover part of this? Yeah, we have uh title two funding that we receive every year for professional development for teachers as well as a little bit left over from educator effectiveness. So yeah, it could fit into a couple different categories that doesn't really impact fun one resource zero and accountant to speak [laughter] >> and it would cover travel. >> Yes, club. >> I agree. she's coming and wanting professional developments and [clears throat] especially in teaching our youngest learners to really get them set the standards that we want
063for our students going forward. I think that's great. >> Encourage it. I think any organization that invests in their employees and staff and professional development is always going to be ahead of the rest. So totally in favor of this. I move to approve the professional development request. >> We'll second it. >> Motion [clears throat] and second to approve item G professional development request mill. All those in favor say I. I >> opposed motion carries. Item 10 federation agenda agenda items. >> The only thing is we'd want to have the Cory Bush. >> I don't should ask what is number one. >> 23. >> Oh, it is. It is number 23. >> Yeah, I don't know. >> Did she say that and I missed it? >> Unless you wrote it on. Well, I don't know exactly
064how about it. Yes. Well, we can look at >> trying to do that frame it and put it on the wall in the gym and kind of thing. Any other items for future discussions. [snorts] All right. Item number 11, public comment on close session items. With that I will adjourn to close the session. Thank you attendees.