BUSD Board Meeting 11/6/2025

001in the gym right across the hallway. But we will be continuing with your comments. Ladies and gentlemen, we're going to take a quick five minute recess for everybody to kind of reorganize. So board, if you would like to st move into the other room and we're five minutes. back everybody. Um we are in open session and we are being livereamed. However, at this time we are going to continue with comments um for the closed session. Does that make sense? And then we will go into our regular agenda. Okay. >> Is that right? Everybody good? >> Got it. >> All right. So, our next speaker. >> Okay. I'm I'm I'm not sure. So, bear with me. I think this is a J. >> Hento. Oh, thank you. Hento Cab Cabalero. Thank you. Excuse me for butchering

002your name. Um, so I myself I've never had Coach T as an in-person teacher. I have for the past two summers taken summer school. So I was there emailing him, especially when something went wrong. And he was so quick to email me back. My first time doing summer school, I was really struggling getting any kind of motivation. And so I have a 504. And literally like two days before summer school ended, I emailed him with my 504 asking if I could please get an extension. And it only took him a few hours to fix it. And last year for summer school, something went wrong with my ingenuity. And um my tests couldn't be unlocked, so I was falling behind. So I emailed him on a Saturday over the summer. And in less than a few

003hours, I open it back up and all of a sudden it's fixed. He's so quick to respond even over summer. I can't think of any other teacher at this school who would sacrifice their whole summer, their weekends, all of it, just to make sure they are emailing students back on time, make sure they can get that summer school work done. And not only that, I have been told by every single person I know who has Coach T how amazing he is as a teacher and how much they loved having him to the point where after senior sunrise when we had to leave myself and a few friends, we didn't really have anywhere to go. And we just went to Coach Fat's class. And at first, I felt a little awkward cuz like I said, I've

004only ever emailed him. But he made me feel so welcomed in those few hours I was there in his class. I felt so welcomed, more so in a classroom than I ever had. And just being in there, even though it was with my a few of my friends, there were also other people in that classroom who just came in to hang out with him after senior sunrise sunrise, which just shows how much of an impact he has on people. There were people who weren't in his class that year too who just after senior center was all a lot of people had the collective idea of let's go hang out in coach T's classroom because they know he'd be there and they know he'd be ready and willing to host them to be there because of

005how generous he is to all of his students and even to me who I've never talked to him before. Uh thank you. [applause] >> Thank you. Our next speaker is Leo Sanchez. >> Hello, my name is Leo Sanchez and I'm coming here as a former student and current community member. First thing I want to say is CC Grubs and Leslie Beaton. I've had you both as educators in the past and let me be frank, neither of you have had the impact that Coach T has had on students here in Benisha schools. And I mean that respectfully. When I think about what it means to be a great teacher, someone who's truly changed lives, I think of Coach T. He's been more than just a teacher or a coach. He's been a voice, a supporter, and

006an inspiration for generations of students in this town. In a world where it's easy to feel unheard, Coach T Coach T made every student feel seen, valued, and capable. You could hear it in his words, and you can see it in his actions. He's showed up for us every single day. You won't find another teacher who gives as much of himself as Coach T does. He's devoted countless hours to coaching football, building character for children, and teaching that it's not just about what you do on the field, but who you are in the classroom and life. That lesson will continue to shape generations long after we've moved on. When people think of this high school, they think of him, the heart, the spirit, and the belief that he's built here. And that's worth standing up

007for. Thank you for your time. [applause] >> Thank you, Leah. Our next speaker is Freda Silva Cortez. like 15 to 30 second delay [applause] to the other room just so people >> What does that mean? >> Oh, and I'm I'm sorry. Please excuse me, but there it we are live streaming into the um Liberty High gym and there is a a five to a 15 second delay. So, we just want you to be aware of that, especially the people in the >> and if people want to speak in the um other room. And also if you would like to speak to the close session item number four, please um fill out a comment card which is at the front by the front door on the table and please give it to Miss Martinez who is

008right there. >> Okay. Excuse me for interrupting. >> Don't worry about it. Am I good to Okay. Good evening, President Grubs, Superintendent Calibesi, fellow trustee, and board members. You may recognize me. I am the representative of Liberty High School board representative and I have heard about what had happened with to coach T and how he may no longer be working there against his will. I previously went to Venicia High School for three years and for which I had coach G for two years. Um, a lot of my year there I felt unseen. I felt like I had no teacher that really really cared about me like Coach G did. Even when he did not have me as a student um along with other students, he would still check up, hey Freda, how's soccer going? Are

009you still training? Are you still doing this? He's one of the teachers that notices and remembers each student's individual passions, each student individual um and cares. He really cares. He notices. He makes people feel heard. And um it's just really sad to hear what has happened to him. But I really hope you guys consider um how much impact Coach T has had for all of the students at Benishia High. And not only that, at Liberty High School, which I'm currently attending, it's not easy for me to say that a teacher from a previous school I still genuinely care about and he was such a great character with a great sense of humor and he would always help me out whenever I had a question when I had his math class. And I really got hope

010you guys reconsider a decision that might be made in the future. Thank you so much. >> Thank you, Freda. [applause] Our next speaker is Alex Deleó. >> Oh yes, I will um take it and call you at the next comment. Um Brienne Marshall, >> same thing. >> Oh, okay. Yes, I see. Uh Nico Sanchez. [applause] Hello everybody. My name is Nico Sanchez and I graduated from Venicia High in 2021. Now, I may not have had the honor of being taught by Coach T in the classroom, but I did have the honor of being coached by him on the football field. And let's be honest, everybody who went to Bisha High knew who Coach T was. Coach T is one of those rare people who truly puts his students first no matter what. He's the kind

011of man who dedicates his time, his energy, and his heart to making sure that his kids succeed. Whether that's on the football field, in the classroom, or simply in life. There aren't many teachers who become iconic, but we all know Coach T is one of them. Even if a few of us made some terrible decisions along the way, and I'm sure some of you did, Coach T never stopped showing up for us. He wasn't just there during school hours. He'd stay late to help students who were struggling, not only not only with math, but within their own lives. He was a mentor, a role model, and for many of us, a lifeline for when things got truly tough. I'm not here to argue with you guys. I'm here to testify to Coach T's character and

012the example that he set for every single student who walked through those Penich High doors. To discredit a man who has had such a profound impact on so many students, that's not just wrong, it's disgraceful. And frankly, if teachers like Coach T are treated unfairly, how can we expect passionate, dedicated educators to keep teaching in this district? So I ask you, no, I urge you to think carefully about the decision you're making because those there are generations of Penishia High students who would not be the people they are today without Coach D. Thank you. [applause] >> Thank you, Nico. And our next speaker is Dominic Gavin. Can you pronounce your last name for me please? >> Ging gingaround. >> G >> ring >> ginger round. >> No >> row. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >>

013Okay. Uh my name is Dominic Ringra. I'm a current senior here at Benicia High School. I just um came to represent wrestling here and really state how not out like just outside of academics. He's currently one was one of my teachers and just for the wrestling side he has helped tremendously across multiple years every year of high school. As a matter of fact, I don't really know I can't really name any other teacher that would have a similar effect and similar benefit to anyone else at Benanishia High School. And that's basically all I wanted to say. >> Thank you. [applause] [applause] >> Our next speaker is Elijah Ballend Belindon. >> Belindon. [applause] >> Hello, my name's Elijah Belindon. Um, I got a Benanisha currently. I had Coach T my junior year and this year as

014well. And if you guys are like thinking of removing him, I think that's a absolutely terrible choice. Like he is not just a teacher. He is like an inspiration honestly. Like someone who can be a great coach in track, football, wrestling, like Dom said is someone you do not want to remove. He does so much stuff for the school on the back end that half of like anyone even knows. My girlfriend's mom, Miss Leslie, she used to be a gym teacher here at Benicia what, 20ome years ago. And she has stories of Coach T that are even great then. How he's not taking promotions to stay teaching, which is his true passion. If you don't want like if you want a more passionate teacher than Coach T, you're not going to find it. He is

015truly the gold standard of teachers and just people to be there for you. That's all. >> [applause] >> Thank you. So, is there anyone else who would like to speak to item number four? Other than that, >> let me go check the other room. >> Okay. >> And if not, then we will be going on to um our regular agenda. Okay, we're going to go on to our regular agenda and um so we this meeting is being recorded for live streaming and archiving on the district YouTube channel. Um, Stella Sylvia from the Forest Challenge team, would you lead us in the pledge of allegiance, please? I pledge of 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

016for all. >> Thank you, Stella. and our [clears throat] vision and mission um statement. Caroline Pilot. >> Hi. >> Benicia Unified School District vision. We are an inclusive community that cultivates an equitable and responsible environment empowering all students to develop strong character and academic excellence to become well-rounded and engaged global citizens. mission in partnership with students, families, staff, and the community. We are committed to inclusive community, respecting diversity, and nurturing a safe and equitable environment. Empowered students being responsive to student needs and voices while fostering the passion for learning, collaboration, and individual expression needed to reach their future ambitions. Strong character promoting social emotional learning, integrity, mental and physical wellness, and value values aligned actions. Academic excellence supporting and retaining a caring and well-trained staff who promote critical thinking, cultural and technological literacy by ensuring

017rigorous and innovative programs. Well-rounded and global citizens, offering relevant learning opportunities to help build a sustainable future. >> Thank you so much. Before we go on, I would just like to mention that we will be at the end of our open session tonight. We will be adjourning to close session. So, um the approval can I have a a motion to approve the agenda? >> May I make a motion to approve the agenda as written? >> I'll second that. >> We'll help you, Georgina. [laughter] All those in favor I >> I highlight tonight is uh Venicia for Venicia High Forestry Challenge competition principal Kleinmid. >> Good evening everyone. Um, thank you so much for having us tonight and uh we're very I'm very honored to present our uh forestry challenge team uh winning team uh along

018with their teacher adviser Emily Hudson. Uh we lost one due to the delay. So I just want to make sure that we celebrate Anukica Jav. She had to leave. Um and also introduce Heidi Jackson, Stella Sylvia, and Caroline Pilot along with Miss Hudson. >> [applause] >> Okay, you guys come over here and hold this. Okay, so I'm gonna just do some uh key points. Um, thank you guys for um truly um letting us celebrate. Um I've actually been What is the California Forestry Challenge? It's really hard to define. It is kind of a career ed competition that teaches students about natural resources. So they go out and um they learn about all kinds of forestry techniques and then they actually have to have a real life kind of case study and they come up with

019a presentation. So um it is an extracurricular activity. They um met twice a week during access period and then after school um we lectured, we practiced, we measured trees, we uh identified trees, all of that. Um it is a competition where they have field work um where they do all of these things that a real forester would do. Um we met some really cool um a whole what was an all female forestry business which is almost unheard of and so they were very um happy about that. My overall team was eight girls. Um so I had an all female team which is very fun to have. Um they also did a presentation and I just want to I want to just say a little bit about what they are given. They are given a piece

020of paper that looks like this and sitting for three hours and they are given only two days and in those two days they have about an hour and a half and maybe a two hour where then they have to come up with a 15minute presentation on a real life situation. So this one was on a postfire forest health assessment in state park. Um they were given a bunch of background information. Um they were told about how to fund it, where would they find it. they had to go out and actually go to the site and figure out um did this particular company do the correct job in their management practices um and um all of that kind of stuff. And they got some of the best scores I've ever had. Um I've been doing this

021for almost 20 years now. Started in 2005 with this competition. Um they out competed all the schools over 20 points um to get first place. So they definitely did that. They're gonna go in April to the championship in um where is it? >> Elo Hills. >> Elorado Hills. Yep. So, I'm gonna let Do you guys want to talk at all? I know you guys are time is very very >> Do you want to talk? >> Sure. >> All right. I'll let you guys talk. >> We'd love to hear you. >> Okay. So, how what we went about was first, this was nothing I've ever done before, so it was completely different for me. Um, our field test was like learning how to do new things that I've, like I said, never done before. And then

022from that, we collected the data and turned it into a project which we all had to work together in a way to find research and work with the foresters to make a project which then we got to present. Um, >> yeah, like it was really it was really cool. I mean, >> It's intense. It I' I've never had that much stress to do a project in like two days. But yeah, >> I guess I'll say something. Um, exactly like Stella said, it was an amazing experience and there was so many like career like I don't really want to go into forestry as much, but it opened my eyes to so many like more like career paths I could take and it was just such a fun experience and I'm we're so lucky to have participated.

023Okay, this was probably Yeah, thanks. [laughter] This was probably my like favorite time competing because it was all women and I loved that and we just had so much energy and we loved proving that we can be fun and still like win something and that was really [laughter] it was really Okay, I'm going to say something really embarrassing. I cried my first year because I was so stressed about the presentation, but this year I got to cry about winning. [laughter] >> And it was really it was really embarrassing. Sorry. >> But it was really nice. [laughter] >> Exactly. >> Yeah. >> The last thing I want to say is they do not get a grade for this. This is all extracurricular >> and they do enough work that they probably could write a a decent

024presentation and actually get a decent grade on it. Oh, that's fantastic. [applause] >> Thank you so much. You're in [laughter] [applause] >> Thank you. And now we come to our board reports item number nine. So let's begin with um Brida and and Freda. >> Hello, my name is Freda. Unfortunately, Braza could not make it today, so I will be representing Liberty High School alone. Good evening, President Grubs, Superintendent Calibesi, fellow trustee, and board members. It's our pleasure to be here tonight representing Liberty High School. For the month of November, we will be recognizing Native American Heritage Month. yesterday, including myself and Braza visited the California Native American History Museum in Sacramento. We will also be exploring Native American artists, activists, and the invalue contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country today. Last week,

025students from Liberty High School volunteered and cleaned up parts of the city cemetery. We want to thank the city, especi especially Mr. Jamie and Mrs. Mila, for working with us to make this happen. Last Monday at Liberty, we walked to the end of First Street Pier carrying our marolds, which is a flower, gold flower, which is very present in the Mexican culture during the alos muertos. There we paused to reflect on those who are no longer with us and honored our loved ones with photos, symbols, or personal thoughts as a part of our diia deserenda. Next week we will celebrate Ruby Bridges Day to honor her courage and legacy in the civil rights movement. Throughout the week the students uh will engage in learning act activities across all classes including art, film and journalism that

026promote civil rights education, highlight the importance of equality and inclusion and inspire positive changes in our community. For our learning through interest program, we have had many opportunities planned. We um will be visiting BHS medical careers classes, which I attended today. Very informational. I learned how to draw blood. Very cool. Going to see the Monkey King Opera in San Francisco. Tour the Solano uh County Courthouse in Fairfield. Thanks again to Trusty Hirs. Appreciate it. Um, and we will have a Solano Community College outreach counselor come talk to our students about enrolling um, in community classes next semester. On behalf of Liberty High School, thank you. Good evening, President Grub, Superintendent Calibi, fellow trustees and cabinet members. In the past weeks, Benicia High School's improv team had their first show on the 24th of October. The

027week after that, the debate team hosted the first debate week of the year from the 27th through the 30th. New and returning debaters developed their argumentation and public speaking skills. Also, on the 27th, there was a winter sports info meeting, and on the 28th, our talented advanced dance team performed at the Warriors game, which they did great at. On the 30th, leadership hosted a trunk or treat event, and the event was successful with community members and students alike showing up and voting for their favorite car. On Halloween, leadership hosted a costume contest in the quad, and the evening after that, the football team won a critical game, sending them to playoffs. This week, leadership is hosting the first students choice spirit week. Students voted on their favorite spirit days and lunch activities, and this week

028consists of the top four choices in each category. Monday was meme day. Tuesday was teacher student swap day. Wednesday was anything but a backpack. And today is Adam Sandler day. Tomorrow students will wear red, white, and blue in support of our school district's veterans. And we will have a Veterans Day ceremony at lunch in the quad. Also, Monday, November 3rd, was the first day of winter sports season. Yesterday on Wednesday the 5th, our band had a free fall concert. And this Saturday, November 8th, our band will go to Merced for the Central California Band Review. and Sunday the 9th is the last day to sign up for AP exams. In the upcoming weeks, we have no school on Monday or Tuesday to honor our veterans. The following Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, we'll have a sixth

029period bell schedule. On November 13th, leadership is hosting the fall blood drive with signups ending tomorrow. Also, on the 13th is the National Letter of uh Intent Signing Day event at lunch in the gym. Finally, the 14th is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a 7:30 a.m. meet time at 9 Street Park. On beh on behalf of Venicia High School, thank you. >> It's been a long meeting already. So, if if you ladies would like to um carry on with your evening, you're welcome to do so. And now we come to our superintendent reports. Thank you. >> Thank you. You know, I really should coordinate with our uh our student reports and see what they're presenting on because I always feel like I'm going to be redundant, but mine includes pictures. So, um but

030uh they said it so well what's been happening in the Benisha school district since our last meeting. I do have it. So, it was camp day at Robert Simple uh elementary school and um I got to see these students engaged in all sorts of activities. They're analyzing bugs looking at different uh um uh things in nature and one of our very own um PE teachers was out there playing his guitar. And then while I was at this table here um a former student of mine said, "Hello, Mr. Calibracy." So she was my student many years ago, her and her husband. So that was awesome. They just moved here 6 months ago to Benicia. I told them they made an excellent choice. So um super excited to see them. It is a small world. And then

031um our some educational leaders from the county came out and walked Robert Simple to see the things that are happening there and it was exciting time to be able to share um the work that is being done um instructionally with our students. I clearly did not take uh remote controls in class. So, this is Mary Farmer Elementary School, the harvest festival. I got to say, you know, for the size of Mary Farmer, I feel like every classroom was represented. Every parent was there and u it was a super fun um event. There was a chili cookoff. Uh I was excited because I was a judge and anytime there is food for me to taste, I am there. Um and it was just it was an exciting event and so I just wanted to share that.

032But also this event are Oh my gosh. I'm sorry. There we go. There you go, Leslie. Thank you. I can't be taught. I have it upside down backwards. There we go. Uh Mary Farmer Elementary ribbon cutting. This is the the the bridge um opening ribbon cutting and uh the Falcon Fly over. So, our students gave speeches and as they read um what has been named the Falcon Flyover, the crowd just absolutely cheered. And so, um, it was a a fantastic event and I just want to give a shout out, um, to Bareris, uh, Ameilia and Zoe who are our student speakers. Um, and then also, um, I want to take I want to thank Principal Fleming for her work on this. And so, it was a great event and, um, excited to see that our

033students are using it, the bridge that it creates in our community, um, but and also to keep our students safe. Joe, what a great event. Came out here on Saturday. That is Cliff from our Liberty um high school playing guitar. What a great voice he has. I missed the other band, unfortunately. Also, uh connected to our staff here. Um unfortunately, I did uh buy some tickets and I did not win a single thing. Um and my wife wanted to know where that 40 bucks went and I was like, it was went to a good cause, but she was really hoping for a basket. Um, and then here is our office staff as the uh Joe Henderson Elementary the party animals and uh as they had a safari in the office there. Lots of fun watching

034the parade and and seeing kids engage in Halloween. Okay, the ring master himself. I you know, it's just really supposed to be about kids, but when you have Steven Slater dressed up like that, uh it was just incredible. And then that Rubik's cube brought back great memories of elementary school for myself. and uh that looked like a homemade uh project right there and and it was just really cool. Um but also shout out to Matthew Turner, their seasoning of giving um hope pack drive and so they're gathering items to support uh Solano County's foster children and so items are due by November 20th and I just want to thank them for their work there. We got to celebrate this week uh Rotary Teacher of the Month, Paul Hannah. He is our middle school uh band

035teacher. And if you have not heard our middle school band play, you need to and close your eyes because you will not believe they're a middle school band. Um they they don't really sound like a high school band in my opinion. Um they are so competitive. They're fantastic musicians and um just super impressive. This is also at Benicia Middle School, the olda created by our BMS art students for Dia de los Mertos. And so it was just a beautiful tribute and created by our art students there. Liberty High School. So, I got to enjoy their costume contest for uh Halloween. Uh great participation there. Our our teachers were dressed up also and uh was fantastic. U one of our teachers was Forest Gump and he was in character all day long. [laughter] Yeah. He told

036me I had comfortable shoes. So, um, and then, um, our students went out to Solano Community College and, um, and was able to see their emergency, uh, medical services, um, program there. And then in addition to that, um, this is the a tour of the insulators union. And so that, you know, that that career school to career piece is just so so important. And so I just want to acknowledge the work that's being done there. You heard about trunk or treat and absolutely fantastic. I want to give a shout out to the Martinez family for representing us. There's Georgina there and um our students had a great time. And then you know I I have to say that I think principal Kleinmid is the number one person to dress up in a costume this year

037representing all of our principles. I seems feels like every third time I'm out at at Benicia High School, she is in some sort of costume. So shout out to her for always participating with the students. And then to continue with Benicia High School and celebrating our students here. So bottom lefthand corner is um our students are with Mr. Shields there and they're in Las Vegas at the Specialty Equipment Market Association conference. So um if you're a gear head then you know what that is. And so those are aftermarket parts for cars and tools. And so really great experience for our kids to be able to participate. You heard about our Benicia High dancers um at the um I just went blank. come Chase Center. And so they did a phenomenal job. And if you have

038not heard, our Benicia High School Panthers have one league. And so huge shout out to them. And I did not get a pitcher, but I do want you to know JV Flag Football also went undefeated this year. >> Yeah. And then our um our food service team, I I can't say enough about them. Uh this was a farmers market that they held. And then here they are dressed up for Halloween. Um I got to spend part of the day today at the central kitchen and meet them and have um some jumbolaya and and talk to um our team there. And what a dedicated group of individuals. You know, I I told them that they make a difference in children's lives and they're not only feeding them, but they're also feeding their soul. Kids look forward

039to seeing the the this team every day and um they check in on them. as one uh leader said, she's like, "I'm not allowed to give them a hug, but I just kind of give them a shoulder and lean into them." And sometimes that's exactly what a student needs. And so, I appreciate them so much. There was a um a magical cafeteria lady that was in my life when I was in junior high school. And um she did wonders for me and so I celebrate this crew here. And then, as you've heard, Friday, November 14th, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. I just think this is a a wonderful event and and how this uh community comes out to support it. So, as you all know, six-year-old Ruby Bridges stepped into history books on November

04014th, 1960 when she became one of the first students to integrate William France Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Uh since 2018, students have celebrated Ruby's courage by walking to school, making Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day the perfect opportunity to teach children about civil rights movement and make connections to our ongoing collective efforts to end racism. And so um if you come out and please join us. And then last in the news um our local schools earned spots on 2025 honor roll. So Mary Farmer and Robert Simple were were recognized by this organization. Quite frankly we we weren't sure who this organization was. Georgin and I both Googled them to find out if it would if there was a paytoplay kind of a process here. But we celebrate the fact that they recognized Mary

041Farmer and Robert Simple for the work that they are doing. And I apologize that I did not capitalize Simple. It's totally on me. The English teacher just caught me. So, um, anyways, that that concludes my superintendent report. Great things happening in our district. >> Thank you. We now come to our board reports and I'd kind of like to start if that's okay. Um, last week I had the pleasure to visit Mary Farmer and I want to give a big shout out and thank you to um, Miss Fleming. Um, she we spent most of our time um, on the playground. She took me down and showed me the new bridge and the new pathways. Um, I I had a little deja vu moment with the uh with outdoor recess and balls flying around and and I

042have to tell you that Rhonda has great reflexes. Boom. And she catches those balls. Um, uh, the tour of the bridge was really interesting. Um um and uh farmer also has this and has had for years a great shade structure. So um I sure I would like to see those and I talked about it at another meeting I was at last week. But um our elementary schools are in need of shade and so there's a wonderful um example there. And then I went up to Henderson. Um, and I want to thank you to uh Mrs. Balante because she took me all around the school. Um, I got to see uh some of the some of the kindergarten classrooms and uh TK classroom. um and also go she showed me the wellness centers and um just

043took me on a lovely tour and we had it was just such a nice delightful day. And then um the next day um I was involved with uh Yanni with with Yianni um with in the facilities meeting. I want to give a shout out to Roxanne Egan and the rest of the committee members who were there. Um, uh, it was really, it's an interesting meeting, you know, when you're dealing with facilities and all the laws and the rules that go along with it and and the different perspectives as well. So it was um an interesting meeting and reviewing ongoing projects um measure C projects. Um there was great there were great discussions and cooperation um within the team and it's it's a fairly significant team. Um I I I love the way that um clarifications

044were made. There were many questions that were asked. There were lots of clarifications, lots of teamwork. Um, and in that meeting, I I also spoke about um or asked about uh getting shade structures on especially elementary school campuses because those kids are running around on the blacktop and as we know blacktop absorbs heat and it gets very hot out there. Um uh I was also um pleased to hear about the update for um the BHSPAB and and then there were these drainage issues that was really very fascinating for me to learn about and then there was the opening of the Falcon flyover. Um that was a day or so after anyway. So, um that was a beautiful community event. Um there were so there were so many people. It was a beautiful sunny day, but

045it was more than just, you know, way to cross the street. It it was a way a symbol of what happens when we all work together. Um it's safer for students, but it's also safer for our community members. Um, so I wanted to thank all that were involved in making this a this cooperative effort that led to the building of something strong, safe, and lasting for our students and the community at large. Um, and last but not least, and this is really important to me that you know this, I want to thank all of the people who emailed us, but I want to speak just from my point of view. My email blew up in the last few weeks. And I want to thank these people because all of you, they were so polite. They

046were so um respectful, so kind. The emails from staff and community members, they were so um they were really so important. Um I I want to thank everyone for reaching out. You need to be able to reach out to us. It is important to hear from you. Um, your your emails were professional, courteous, respectful, and concise. I mean, none of them really went on for, you know, three or four pages, but they were informative. And so, I really want to thank you and let you know that you've been heard. We hear you. And again, it's building bridges, right? It's part of that um information gathering and um I tried to answer as many as I could, but I know that I missed some, especially the ones that came in today and I feel I I

047fell short on that and I do apologize for those that I get didn't get to. But again, thank you for your emails. They were important. Thank you. I I don't know how I can follow that up. That was very well said. Um, President Grubs, I I went to one event this this last session, just one. Um, I attended last night the fall band concert at the high school and it was terrific. Um, please come out and see our bands. They're really something. Um, really high quality of music and uh, that's it. and and yes, just as President Grubs had said, thank you everybody for emailing us, communicating. One thing that I will add is that we can't comment on a lot of the items that people have emailed us about and it's just as frustrating

048for us as it is for you. So, it's just part of close session rules. Um, but thank you for all of the communications. >> I um just want to um echo what the both of you said about the letters. We were we got a lot of letters uh emails and I think I answered everybody's except for this afternoon's till now but you know I I appreciated hearing your points of view related to the situation and I want to thank you for that and that's really all I have to say. Um I have few updates but I will preface to say that I was not at the last board meeting so there's more that you know have come since the past month or the past couple of weeks. Um so uh to give um some updates

049I attended the UC Berkeley School of Education um event which focused on holistic admissions and financial aid. It was really interesting. Um local uh district superintendent and board members were invited. I had the opportunity to meet with um a board member in Vakavville which is really great. So being able to you know shake hands with some people in Solano County was was really good. So if anybody's interested in learning more happy to share that information. Um as CC mentioned I attended the district facilities committee meeting. Um and then attended quite a bit of events. Uh BMS Viking night. um did Joe Henderson Hound Hustle, Joe Chella, and um attended the Halloween dance, and that's a fundraiser that the fifth grade team puts on for outdoor education. Um so that was really fun. And then went

050to the the high school trunk or treat, and that was really cool. The last thing I wanted to say was I just want to give a shout out to our bite improv team um to family night, date night, girls night, you should go. It's such a great evening. It's so much fun. Um, so their next show is on the 21st of November. I encourage people to attend. >> That's it. Thank you. >> Thank you. So, moving on to item number 10, comments from members of the public. Members of the public may address the board at regular board at a regular board meeting on any item within the board's jurisdiction. Speaker cards are available at the entrance table. Please note the item you wish to speak to and submit a card to the board secretary. The

051board president will call all the open session general comments government code section 54954.3 during the public comment item. Comments on items on the agenda will be called for the specific item. Comments are limited to no more than three minutes per speaker or the board may limit the total time to 20 minutes per item with the timer displayed on the monitors. By law, no action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment period and matters may be referred to staff for placement on future agenda on a future agenda of the governing board. Please be reminded to keep your comments respectful as students may be watching the board meeting. Thank you. So, our first speaker is Joan Westerman. Hello board. Um, thank you so much for the time you gave the dozens of people,

052students, parents, community members that showed up. And in the interest of your evening, I am not going to read into the record the email that you all received from us. But I did want to tell the 42 people who signed it, I'm giving it to them, okay? Um, and [clears throat] this uh uh this was a collective effort. You wouldn't have wanted to see my first draft. It was a disaster. But there were things that people added to this, they took out from this. And I also um wanted to uh mention that probably not everything is in here because we couldn't think of it all. Um and I also uh uh Miss Kleinmitt pointed out to me earlier when she read it, not all of these things did he do in this year or even

053in one year. This is 25 years of of service. So, thank you very much for your time and I'll give you a copy of this. >> Thank you. >> And we have um approval of our consent calendar. We do have two more um speakers, but they are speaking to a particular item. So, I will be calling them at that time. >> I uh move that we approve the consent calendar as written. I'll second. >> Oh, there 12 12B both of them. >> So, President Gusty Hirs, >> yes. >> Sa Mali, >> yes. >> And trustee, >> yes. Thank you. So and moving on um resolutions that have to be separately. >> They are further down the line. Correct. We have um >> this one is H. >> Yes. But we are at B, acceptance of

054gifts to the district. >> We're at at item 11B, acceptance of gifts to the district. >> Did we just vote? >> Yeah, we vote on the consent. >> Yes. So, I'm just going to do a roll call on each resolution. Is that what you're talking about? No, I I I wanted to thank thank the um the people who donated. >> It's it's item Gotcha. Gotcha. Gotcha. >> Okay. So, okay. So, I'll go on. Um I want to acknowledge acknowledge the following gifts to the district. Um the black blackbod giving fund has donated total of $450 to um to various to Benicia high and Matthew Turner. So thank you very much for your generous donation. Also um charity the charities aid foundation of America has donated a total of $60 to Venanishia High. Um the Shutterfly

055Live Touch um donated to Robert donated $5215 to Robert Simple. Um thank you so much for that. And the Rotary Club of Benicia donated um $100 to uh Robert Simple for the teacher of the month. And I want to give a particular thank you to Michael Barnes for an um inkind donation of a Marcus Miller five string bass guitar with electronics with an estimated value of $700 to the Benicia High School band. Thank you so much for all of your generous donations. And now we can go on. Now we go to the resolutions. Approval of resolution number 25-26-18. Um, declaration of obsolete items from Venicia High School. >> Gross. >> Yes. And uh item I approval of resolution number 25-26-9 declaration of obsolete items for Benicia High School. >> Senator Gross. >> Yes. >> Trusty

056Hirs. >> Yes. >> Seda. >> Yes. >> Man, >> yes. and approval of resolution number 25-26-27 authorizing signatures for child care documents. >> What was the number you >> Oh, 25-26-21 and the CCTR for the fiscal year of 2026 and 27. >> President Griff, >> yes. >> Trusty H. >> Yes. >> Trusty SA. >> Yes. you know, can I a point of order? Some of the um items on on the um the approval are things that we haven't gone into close session with. It would be item number uh number 11 K um right >> yes >> so so those are things that I guess we need to take out of the approval because we haven't >> I'm preferring yes the ratification so it >> it's not a current negotiated item that you're bringing that back

057correct yes the reason Why it's going as a ratification is that a previous uh agreement had been approved by the board for 12 month employees and this one we left off our 11th month employees. There were nine people that had been left off of that previous agreement around payment of Junth [music] in 2021 and 2022. So that's why it's on consent as opposed to being a separate action item. >> Okay. So then it's So since it hasn't been So would we have discussed that in close session? Was it on today's agenda to discuss in close session? >> No. So we're just approving? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Had there been questions on that particular item, we could have pulled it from consent and discussed it and then voted on it. >> All right. So going

058on, we are to item number 12, presentations and communications. So >> do we need to approve the K? >> No, it was it was in the >> Yeah, it's in the cassette calendar. Um, so Miss Rice, you're up. Oh, wait. Sorry, wait. No, wait, wait. 12B. So, no, we're 12 A. We're 12 A. >> Okay. >> 12. >> Yeah, it was a 12, but we're 12. We're okay. >> You ready for me? >> Yes. >> Oops. Let me adjust this. All right. Good evening, board, cabinet, and Benishia community. Hey, my name is Stephanie Rice and I am director of education services and I am here to share with you tonight, give you some updates on where we are with our professional learning and our support across Benish Unified. Some of the highlights I will share,

059I will start um with our five-year professional learning plan and I will drill down to that individualized support that we provide. Starting here, you'll see our five-year professional uh learning plan. It is linked for you and you can also find it on our Benishi Unified website under educational services and professional learning. And this was created at the end of last year and it was built upon uh three guiding principles. It was founded [clears throat] on our L four LCAP goals, our core beliefs as well as our professional learning community foundations. And what you'll see here, um, I have a snapshot of what you would see on the website. You'll see all five years going out to year 2030. On the left, you'll see strategic pillars. So, we've broken it down into our academic instruction, our

060social emotional learning, as well as our equity. And under that, you'll see goals. So by instituting this professional learning, where are we wanting to be by 2030? For example, under the first strategic pillar, academic instruction. By 2030, all instructional decisions will be made through collaborative analysis of relevant data resulted in targeted instruction that meets the needs of all students. And as you read this professional learning plan, you'll see that our professional learning connects academics, social emotional learning, and equity. What you'll see here too is our targeted professional learning that we have planned for each year. You'll also see some arrows signifying that that work doesn't end that year. It's going to continue on. And you may see in out outer years that there'll be additional targeted instruction in order for us to meet our target

061targeted goal, excuse me, by 2030. Now, how do we do this? We have uh professional learning days that we have twice a year and that is districtwide. And those are special days because we get to come together as a true community across our district from our teachers, our administrators, our maintenance and operations, food services, office staff, everyone's invited. And we start off in the PAB at Penicia High School. And the center photo you see here in the middle um shows the group gathered in the PAB. And that's where we launch our welcome. This year it started off by our former superintendent uh Janice Adams and CC Grubs, our president uh set the tone for the year by uh welcoming us to the new school year. And then we always have a keynote speaker. And this

062year, uh, we utilized our site leaders, some are in the audience now, um, as well as our district leadership to, um, really launch the professional learning uh, community work that we were starting this year, as well as some videos from our teaching staff, elementary, middle, and high school, giving testimonials of what they were excited about to do this work. Below that you see the learning going on that day. We have our middle school teachers deep in the work of identifying essential standards which is part of the foundations of our professional learning community. To the left of that then you'll see our prek and TK teachers coming together uh collaboratively to dig deep into the learning foundations and we were partnering with um the Solano County Office of Education to do this work. Above that photo

063in the upper left, you see our Benisha High School working on their professional learning community work. I believe they were establishing their norms at that time. All the way over to the right, the photo at the top, this is actually from spring of last year, but I wanted to highlight how our office staff works together on training on safety and all the ins and outs that we need to get the year started. We also um often tap into um our teachers. This has u Mr. Keep and Miss Anuk and they were training in CPR. And then below that um shows how we come together as district-wide teams. This is all second and third grade across the district being led by principal Rhonda Fleming um and doing the deep dive into essential standards and depth of

064knowledge work. some other ways to meet those goals by 2030 on our professional learning um goals. We have different approaches to professional learning. We offer um small professional learning sessions we call bite sessions. Um we've done some in person, some virtual. This year um some teachers recommended that we do some slide presentations with video overviews so they can watch it on their own time. Um we just shared one on student le conferences as some teachers reached out to wants us to try that in elementary and wanted some support. So we created that and put that out. After we share that out we always house it on you see the top picture is our professional learning tools padlet. Um it's an alphabetical order by columns. Um it has information from our student information system to CASP

065testing to curricular things. really anything that a teacher reaches out and wants support in and we find that it would be valuable for everyone, we create something and we post it here. So, we always tell teachers, especially our new teachers, when in doubt, go to the Padlet and if that doesn't make sense, come and ask, right? Um underneath that, you'll see a picture on the bottom left that captures us bringing together um our district-wide teams. We do a lot of bring together um our elementary teachers because we have four elementary sites that feed into one middle school and then one comprehensive high school and then Liberty. So, we find it really important to make sure we're aligned across our district and unified in our approach in the center. This signifies um some of our summer

066learning that we did. We took um some high school teachers um high school principal VP is not pictured in here and we did um a deep dive into the learning by doing which is uh the foundation of our professional learning community work as well as we provided a space for CPM trainers that's our math curriculum at elementary and middle school um that our teachers were able to attend but also teachers around the region so there are multiple perspectives at the table and then I also was approached by our TK teachers and they wanted to come together because this was the first year that we were going to be starting with some three-year-olds and they wanted to come together and do a deep dive into the learning foundations and have that time to connect. So, we

067did that this summer as well. Also, some of this learning is happening through meetings and committees. We have several different committees and opportunities to learn professionally across our district. In the middle photo and the photo on the right, you'll see um photographs of our admin team at our admin retreat. And don't let the name retreat fool you. It was lovely, but it was a lot of work going on. Um we also have admin counsel um district-wide PLC committee. we just met um this past week to where we have representatives across our district coming together to talk about what's going on at their site level for PLC's and where we should move as a system. So we have voices from teachers and admin across the district on that team. Also new to us this year is

068the SIP committee that's supporting innovative practices and we were actually chosen to participate in this grant from this committee. Some districts are told they have to participate because they're not performing. Um, but we chose to seek them out to give that support so we could work together as a district-wide team, teachers, administrators, classified staff, general education, special education to really focus in on inclusive practices and meeting the needs of all students. So, we're really excited about that work this year. And then also I want to highlight that we have teachers um both at the middle and high school level representing our district for the county for the region participating in statewide wide professional learning and giving feedback both in science and in math. Um so that's really exciting that we have that representation. We also

069support support leadership development and we do that through um our excuse me we do that through our learning walks and that's something we started last year. Um that's been really powerful to bring admin from district level to all site levels coming to really celebrate the the work that's going on at each of our schools. So we sit down with the principal of that school. We hear what their uh best practice focus is for that year as well as the district-wide focus and then we go into classes and do observations. And we're really looking for evidence of those best practices so that we can then organize that and see how it fits under our four professional learning community questions to be able to share back that evidence with their site. Um and that's been really powerful

070and exciting and we've seen a lot of growth from last year to this year both in the collaboration of the administrators doing the observation as well as the growth across all the sites. We also support sites by either co-f facilitating or co-planning staff meetings. Um we partner with the English learner advisory committee at sites. Last year, we had a really strong new administrator boot camp, which we will be starting up soon this year. And then we do one-on-one check-ins. And in the photos all the way to the left, you'll see evidence of the learning walk. The bottom picture is um observing our prek and you're seeing their focus of develop developing language and they were doing that through a sensory table. and to see the teacher um facilitate the conversation just by plopping in, you

071know, how does that feel? And the kids talking about it, what does it make you think of? And just the rich language that came out of that with our three-year-olds was amazing. And if you have not experienced the hundth day of school at a kindergarten where kindergarteners have to count out a hundred beads and then thread them for their fine motor development on a string to make a necklace. You've not experienced it yet. Um it was amazing. Um it was highlighting the excitement, engagement and patience of our teachers and it was just beautiful. And above that, that photo is of a boogie board. And this is in a first grade class. And the teacher holds up um a 10 frame with certain amount of dots in it for a couple seconds. And then they remove

072it. And the students then on their boogie board, which is a very upgraded whiteboard and very exciting, um have to put what number they saw and then how they saw it. So you can see in this photo that the student saw eight dots and how they saw it was in a group of six and a group of two and she drew the six off to the side to signify that she saw the six first. Um and I snapped the picture before then she circled the two on her 10 frame and that's how she illustrated it and explained it to the group. And another student shared that they saw a 10 frame with two missing and that's how they knew it was eight. So, they're sharing their different strategies and different ways to get to the

073problem. And then the last picture here highlights our middle school and this was a math lesson and they were doing the launch of our CPM math and you can see the students gathering around all looking at a data set. They turned and talked to a partner about what they noticed, what they wondered and they shared and you can just see the engagement across the board at all sites. Another real intentional focus is on early learning and that's across the state prek through three. We as a district are also really highlighting this and we've provided professional learning for our admin team training on our prek and TK. We've had the teachers train together on the learning foundation and what is called productive play. giving the kids the space to explore on their own and being really

074a facilitator and not the the person guiding the learning. Right. And then we also um supported through a parent night. We had one last year. We're going to have another one this year before registration. It is focused on prek, TK, and K where we had teachers available to showcase and highlight some of the things that kids would experience. We also had our special ed directors there, our student services and they had tables there to register people on site and then I presented with our county office on the importance of productive play and how parents ga engage in that as well. It was very wellreceived. Our teachers are asking to do it again. So by popular demand it will be back this year. Also on the right, I just want to highlight through that learning, we

075invited Valo um our sister district to partner with us so that we can have perspective from not only our um district but from Valo as well. And then narrowing it down to our individualized teacher support before school starts. We provide support for our new teachers across the district. We partner with HR. They work with the teachers in the morning and then in the afternoon we get them and we go over what we call nut nuts and bolts. What do they need to really start off their year? Do you have your device? Do you know how to access your email? Let me show you how we communicate through parent square grading um because they'll need to do that soon. We give NWA within the first two weeks. So we share a lot but the biggest thing

076is giving face to face of we're here to support you and we let them know how to connect with all the different departments for support and when in doubt come to ed services and we'll direct you where you need to go and then myself and our new teacher support TOSA uh Colleen Leang make appointments with each individual new to the district teacher to have a face-to-face one-on-one. We wait until a month into school to start these meetings so teachers can share what's going well, what questions, what can we help you with and it's been willy real will willy really well received. And then again, not just our new teachers, but teachers across the district are receiving individualized teacher support um from our districttosas. Um this is just a small list to highlight from classroom management

077to model lessons to planning etc that they've done so far this year and several of these things they've created resources again that we've put on the Padlet for all to share. And then lastly I want to highlight a support across our district which at the elementary level is a tier 2 support. Um the important piece though is to make sure that we're supporting all the students across our district equitably. So we've really worked hard to align all four sites in their practice of their MTSS tier 2 support by providing training to our specialist and our assistants as well as creating a way for them to communicate both with the teachers and families with the supports that they're providing. So to wrap this up, a lot of work going across going on across B USD as

078you've seen. Um we have continued professional learning to do with our extraordinary teachers and employees and you know supporting the us and BOSD is just a strong focus for us moving forward and as you've seen for the next five years. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you to all the staff that participated as well uh um in these learning items. And I think you talked about learning walks, right? Okay. Um I don't know if any of my colleagues have done that. I've done that before with um some staff and it's incredible to go on a learning walk with um staff at the schools. Just FYI. >> Can I ask some Can I ask some questions? Can I ask some questions? Okay, >> this is incredible. I mean, this is professional development. Wow. I mean, I'm

079impressed. It's really really great. Um, I I'm curious to learn a little bit more about like logistics of some things. So, particular I know that teachers are so strapped for time and their the week is crazy. Um, and just finding time to probably do professional learning. Um, how like how does that come about? Do you work with the sites in order to, you know, do you go to staff meetings and talk to them? When are they, when are teachers, when do they have the time to do this? >> Yes. And yes. And yes. Um, and that's I looked back at our admin back there. You know, that's the biggest challenge, right, is time. And so getting feedback from teachers, for example, we were offering some professional learning and it that would be for elementary and

080middle that have early release. Um and we had feedback from some teachers like I really want to participate but I have a lot to do. So that's where we pivoted and started creating the videos to accompany the slides. So if they couldn't come there they can watch that and then we always offer if you want a wing person reach out. We'll come co-o things with you model um or plan. So we've you know we've tried to add different avenues for people to be able to access that. And then like we talked about the admin teams that we work with because now our admin are providing professional learning through their staff meetings. So we come together as a whole admin team then they break off and do the professional learning with their sites through their staff

081meetings. So it's moved from a lot of you know what's coming up to really deep professional learning and saving that for more emails etc. And then yes, we have limited but our two full day professional learning where we have across the site to come together on our focus. Um >> is that like on is that before school like you were talking about >> August and then we have one January 20th. You're all invited to attend um or at least for the welcome and our new superintendent is going to do our launch there. Thank you. Um so it's always exciting to be able to have that time to come together across the districts. So, it's several different ways. Um, we offer there's trainings through the Soleno County Office of Ed. We'll offer after school, but it's

082you have to offer it several different ways because >> right >> of the time >> if someone is like misses it or isn't able to go at a certain time, do they talk with you and you? >> It depends on who's giving it. So, they may be working with their site admin. Yes, they can always reach out. And then we again through any district-wide initiative type things, we then put it on um our Padlet and then different site admin like I just um presented at a Matthew Turner staff meeting um they'll reach out to have that partnership that way. >> Does does do teachers have like continued education credentials that need to be done? You know, like lawyers have that, educators in higher ed have that. Does it do does our professional learning does that

083count for anything? Does that happen? >> You want to jump in on the HR end or [laughter] She's looking at me. Um, that's a great question. There used to be a time in order to renew your credential, you had to do so many hours of professional development that you you'd have to make a plan and you'd have to have someone sign off on it. But that no longer is the case. Um, most districts do >> Okay. Most districts do a pretty robust job as we've just heard um Stephanie share of professional development. So I mean it it that seems to be the way most teachers learn about >> new tech best practices is through the professional development that's offered in their district. >> And then teachers through their hours of professional learning can translate to

084their hours or units of moving over on the salary schedule. Um and I didn't highlight that but we do have a team of teachers participated in the science of reading academy which is a huge commitment. Um we are able to give them a stipend um with partnering with a benisha community member to do that. Um but they also can put it towards their moving on the salary schedule. Um so there's there's different ways there and I am glad we don't have to keep track of all of our things anymore like we used to. Thank you for teaching me that. >> Yeah. Is that it? Anything else? >> Not for me. >> All right. Thank you. I appreciate the the time to present. >> Thank you. So, now we come to item 12B and we have

085two speakers and our first speaker is um Alex Deleon. >> Hi. Let me scoop up. Good evening. Uh my name is Alex Dillion and I am the PTG president at Robert Simple. Um I'm here tonight to address the facility use fees that have been implemented for all parent teacher groups. So I'm speaking on behalf of Simple's PTG. Um, we are deeply concerned that the district appears to be relying on PTGs to cover expenses that should fall under the district's responsibilities. Um, at Robert Simple, our PTG doesn't just organize events and activities that enrich our students experiences, but we also fundra for essential needs such as paper, playground equipment, and classroom supplies, including calming corners that all classrooms have. Now, um, it's important that the entire board understands exactly what we are fundraising for and what

086our fundraising supports. So, a recent example comes from our harvest festival last month. Uh, just a few weeks prior to that event, we staff reached out to PTG asking if we could purchase a new laminator because the previous one had broken and the district had said that they would not cover that because it isn't a necessity basically. Um, and a laminator might seem small, but if you're a teacher, it is a very vital tool for the classroom. Uh, we decided to fund raise for it during the harvest festival because, as you know, like we can't just pull 2,300. We have a budget for everything as you all know. So, the budget or the laminator costs $2,350. And at our harvest festival, we made 2,400. So, we literally had made just enough to cover the laminator.

087However, we were charged $450 in facility use fees. So, that cut into our laminator purchase. Um so it just one of the examples but facility use fees reduce our fundraising capacity for needs just like that. Um charging parent teacher groups for facility use feels counterproductive as all of the efforts that we do are dedicated to support students teacher and staff. uh with the work and the budgets of all of the PTGs at the elementary schools, I think we can all agree that our schools in Benicia would be lacking many of the essential resources that help the students thrive. And because of this, I do ask you to reconsider charging parent teacher groups facility use fees. Thank you. Can I just say I'm just a I'm very sorry to hear that. >> I am very sorry

088to hear that. >> Um I'm I'm kind of shocked. Um our next speaker is Brienne Marshall. >> Really? Hi, I'm Brienne Marshall and I am speaking on half of the Joe Henderson PTG this evening. Um, previously I came to a board meeting to say that uh, Joella that our event for Joella was being charged $800 for custodial fees and I came to report that that indeed was charged our credit cards on file. So that charge went through and um while I understand somebody needs to pay those fees like absolutely the custodians need to be paid and it's a necessary service um you know as parent teacher groups we're being asked as budgets are tighter for the schools we're being asked to cover more um as Alex mentioned you know paper classroom supplies um and so

089on one hand we're being asked to help lift the school up more and on On the other hand, we're also being not punished but charged more to do that. So I understand like for us it's outside of or for the groups it's when it's outside of school hours. You know, Joella is one event a year. That is the only time that we have events on a Saturday and we are exploring different ways to kind of get creative with it. It would really limit us if we had to do it on a weekday after school. It limits who can come. you know, would have to be within work hours because there's no lights out there. So, it would just really impact the event and change the community event. And that's, you know, fundraising is a huge

090part of what we do, but also bringing the community together. And Joella isn't just a school event. It is for it's open to the entire Benicia community. So, I just want to reiterate that, you know, it's while somebody has to pay it, it just feels really counterintuitive and counterproductive to be putting the entire burden on us, especially when it's not a monthly thing or a weekly thing. It's, you know, one to two times a year. So, thank you. So, now we come to our action items 13A, consideration, approval of language alignment. 12B. >> Mr. >> Yeah. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Excuse me. >> Let's have your presentation. Mr. Calibi. >> Well, thank you. So, uh, I'll review the facility fees and and the goal here was you would charge me with taking a look at

091our facility fees, how we arrived at them, and then this is anformational item given this presentation here. Um, I will certainly explore the the laminate laminator issue. I do know laminators are rather expensive and so um and and they tend to go out at the most inconvenient time. So, um, I'll look into that. So, thank you for bringing that to our attention. Um the the background here on establishing fees for facilities is established by the civil uh the civic center act and um that is covered underneath the ed code and it authorizes school districts that they they must authorize the use of facilities and grounds by nonprofit organizations, clubs and organizations to promote youth and school activities. the governing board authority. The governing board must um must manage that have provide direction and control over

092the use of the facilities and must establish rules and regulations. So you're essentially establishing those fees and what are the requirements around that. We have prioritize school use. So community use must not be inconsistent with the use of facilities for school purposes or interfere inter oh my gosh interfere with the regular conduct of school work. I'm going to go see a speech teacher tomorrow. I promise. So here's our fee structure that was established. And so as you can see the fields the what it the item on the lefth hand side I covered the fields at first elementary and LHS and then the BHS field. And so for a nonprofit it is $25 an hour to $30 an hour. Commercial is $50 and $60. You see our stadium obviously a higher cost there because of all

093that comes with the stadium. If you want lights, then there's an a an additional fee for that. Um, our BHS uh team rooms cost non for nonprofits $30. Um, for um commercial it is $100. And then for the tennis courts, nonprofits $14 and commercial is $28. So, let me give you a comparison here. And so, looking at Benisha are for nonprofits $25. And I'm just looking at field costs here. This the only comparison I did here. Commercial groups would pay 50. So as you can see, Valleo it's 30 to 60. Napa $1519 to $30 for commercial groups. Fairfield $8 and then 16 for commercial groups. Travis is $30.50. Um West Contraosta or excuse me, Walnut Creek Unified School District is 30 to50 and then Martinez 20 and 30. Um and so these rates were determined

094uh how they got established here in Benicia were based on cost but also on surrounding districts and what they were charging and and then the fields themselves. So for our stadium, this is much more unique because of the work that's been done on the stadium and the fact that it is turf. I apologize. Thank you. So um $150 per hour, Dixon 75, Fairfield the same price at 150. So you Valo 205 per hour. So you get a sense of of why we established um our rates as it was as it is. And then these are stadium prices for nonprofits. I want to be clear about that. So our PTG rates, so there's not a charge for facilities, but there is a charge for custodial. So our custodial fees are $50 an hour if outside of

095the regular workday or if requested. And so, as was pointed out in the public comments, if you're having an event on a Saturday, then you're charged $50 an hour. Um, our requirement is based on the size of the event. And so, that's how many custodians we have there. Sometimes groups will ask for more than one custodian be um if they feel the need for it. Okay. So, that was what our PTG PTG rates are at. >> No, it's $50 per custodian. Thank you, Mark. That's a great question. So, and that's $50 per hour. >> Is is that profit neutral? I mean cost neutral because do those custodians make $50 an hour? >> Yeah, I can explain that. No, our custodians don't get paid $50 an hour. Custodians are paid anywhere from 2250 to $29 an

096hour. However, there are employee costs that are associated with that. So, workers comp benefits add into that. And so that's where that $50 why that got established at where it's at. >> Is there a minimum amount of hours like you can't like if you're having a two twohour event say um and you do you need to have the custodians scheduled for four hours or I mean is it is there a minimum amount of hours? >> Yeah, great question. and it is based on the setup time and breakup time that's established by the group whether that's the PTG or a nonprofit or for-profit group that comes in and we work with our our maintenance team. And I do want to say that Sydney and uh Alberto Alfredo both helped me with this project and and was

097able to analyze the numbers and give me that. The other question that that Cece is asking is is it is it um a breakdown based on what the costs are, right? And that one's really, really difficult. And in my future slides, I'll get into that. But it's tough to determine how much water is going to be used, how much power is going to be used. The the main piece here is the custodial fees, right? And so, and I'll I'll share that more as we get to other slides here. >> So, it's kind of ironic that our PTGs who are raising money for our schools for things that our school district does not fund like paper. I mean, they fund some paper, but really not as much as teachers need. >> It It's ironic that then

098we're charging them for helping support our schools, for monetarily supporting our schools and our students. I'm I I having I have a hard time wrapping my head around that. Well, let me get through the presentation and you are you are the board and you can charge me with next steps and so we can take a look at that and so I understand what you're saying. There are costs associated with with renting out our facilities, right? And so um and I I recognize that and I also recognize the fact that our PTGs are fundraising for for things that we can't afford. And unfortunately, I'm going to get on my soap box a little bit here. This is the state we're in in the state of California and it is unfortunate that we have to rely on

099festivals and music festivals and cookie sales to fund education, right? And so, um, I I I I I understand and recognize that and it's incredibly frustrating. >> It is frustrating and and I know you want to get on with your, um, with your presentation. However, >> you know, there's that saying, do the right thing because it's the right thing to do. I think this is the charging PTG to to support our schools. I think there's something inherently wrong with them. So, yes, I'm I'm ready to go to the map. >> So, as you see our nonprofit rates um again charge a reduced rate and you saw those those rate what those rates are. custodial fees remain the same and then that and again that's if outside the workday um or if requested for profit there's

100a commercial rate and then those custodial fees still apply and again I just want to reiterate we don't charge for custodial fees if it is during their workday should be up so uh our speaker here referred to um Joeella and the cost of custodial fees there. So, we had two custodians there. They were there for eight hours each. And so, that arrived at the the $800 there. And so, and you you see the the cost breakdown. >> That's money. >> That is money that could go to our students. >> Taken away from our kids. >> It is taken away from our kids. >> As I said, we can look at solutions. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. that you charge me with looking at as anformational informationational item to look at why the fees were established

101and so we can talk about next steps. Absolutely. >> So fee breakdowns we've held 473 events from January to October of 2025. So I just want to give a sense of what those costs were associated. Thank you. I am so sorry. I'm gonna give that to you Leslie. So I can't see that. So that's why I'm looking at my screen here. I can't see the fine print all the time. So, uh, campus supervisors, $5,150, custodial costs, $16,450, chairs and table, $414, energy costs, as best as we can calculate that as associated with the event, $755. Facility cost $61,752. Obviously, the bulk of that one would be the stadium. Okay. Total $84,521 is is our fee breakdown from January 2025 to October of 2025. >> Does that make sense? >> Those are the fees we took

102in or are costs. >> Those are the fees that we took in. Okay. >> And and how they those fees were required basically. >> Okay. For the 473 events, >> this is just the stadium alone and the cost of running the stadium. You'll see the total amount there is $126,000, a little over that. And these are the costs of of of running our stadium. So, um I do want to point out that I'm not trying to make light of it, but my the most enjoyable cost there is the goats cost us $7,300. It's a necessary, right, to clear the the hillside around the the stadium. That also saves our employees from having to go up there and and do that work. Um but you see some of the associated with this so solar cleaning $14,000

103um $84. Um there are some one-time costs like the paint sprayer uh at $11,000. There's also some ongoing costs which include the paint. Um there was some repairs that were done and and so uh because of some damage that was done and so those are also included in this PG& $45,950 a water sewer $6,200. Okay, just to give you a sense here, >> can I ask you >> please? >> Is there any way to break down the cost between just normal wear and tear every day we're out there for PE doing stuff and what the cost is from community using the facilities? >> I think it would be incredibly challenging to do, but I certainly can ask my team and talk to them. [laughter] >> I'm just curious. I'm just trying to compare cuz I

104think and I'll let you finish, but I think the goal or at least for me the goal is to make sure that we're doing this in a costneutral way to us costneutral um and that we demonstrate that to the community which has been really great to the school district in terms of passing bonds. So, I just want to make sure we're um trying to pinpoint like what are our actual costs, what are we bringing in just so we can show that. some expenses that are that would be very difficult for us to be able to define, right? Maintenance and grounds, um, as our teams are out there working on other things besides just the fields or or for that particular event. Um, the power costs as associated with something other than the stadium, water and

105sewer. To give you a perspective here, um, this year we spent $180,000 from January to August in in water costs. I recently heard um a comment when we were talking about the plaid that the city pays for our water. We actually we pay for water and sewer. 180,000 over $180,000 gone out so far from January to August. >> Yeah. There was also another comment about that water was Yeah. And and that was inaccurate. I just want to clarify that. Power cost so far for this district this year January to August is just under $400,000 in in power costs. So just to give it kind of give us perspective on all that. There's also bathroom toiletries, right? We don't charge for those types of things, but they obviously need to be replaced and and that's not

106necessarily tracked based on various events. The other piece that's hard is that, you know, a um a nonprofit comes in, they use our facility, and um our guys aren't out there monitoring that. If they rent it for two hours, and they're out there for six, they're out there for six, right? They're not charged for six. And so it's it's a it's you know an honor code if you're going to be rent our facility or field for three hours and that's what we're charging for. And so um I just want to give that perspective on this piece. What I'm looking for from you is direction as to how to move forward. I hear the piece about um breaking it down more so that we can see what the cost is um and get it as close

107to cost as possible. um which I can also break down the custodial cost piece as to why it's $50 and knowing that it ranges depending on the custodian out there and I don't think we want to get in a practice of you know publicizing what a particular custodian is paid but um I can certainly give the board that that uh background. I also recognize the fact that our our PTAs are fundraising for for things that our schools need. Right. Um so with that I'll stop and and ask me questions and and and next steps. Let let me ask a question really quick. The facilitron fees do our PT because I know our sports the community sports teams get charged like a fee when they book online. You get charged a fee. Do the PTGs get

108charged the fee too to book online? No. >> Sydney assures me that we do not charge the facility fees to our PTGs, just solely the custodial fee. >> Oh, that's right. Um and Facilitron, we don't have Facilitron. We have a new We have a new Well, it's whatever system they use to sign up online. So, there's a cost. >> Yeah, there's >> facil school space is very expensive. Oh, >> you couldn't justify it in our district. >> So, whatever we use I guess that's the one I've heard of before. >> Um, >> do we pass that cost on to entities that are um signing up on with that on that system? Like is there a processing fee? the cost for the system or the cost to use your credit card. >> Oh, >> we do

109not charge people for the system. That's part of our M budget. Yeah. >> Um we cannot absorb fees because that's a gift of public funds. >> It's it's the same thing as when you put um funds on your child's um meal account to buy all of cart stuff. >> We can't fund that fee. >> Okay. >> So, if somebody comes in and pays directly, that's a different thing, but um people can contact Cindy directly. Thank you. >> That's great. Thank you. >> So, the option could be that they come and pay by check if they want to pay those processing fees. >> It is possible, but um I don't want to speak for the process they have set up. They people would need to reach out to S Cindy. >> I was just going to

110ask a quick question. Um 473 events in 10 months. That's a lot. And I'm kind of curious. I know there's football, softball, baseball, you know, all those the sports, right? But what and the fundraising that our PTGs do? Um, which is Thank you for doing that. Um, what are the other events that are at our school? >> I can provide you with a breakdown of all of them. >> That's a lot of events. It >> is a lot. >> And it seems like some of those events should be able to offset the cost to our PGs. >> Well, if I would agree with you if they were all commercial, >> right? But when you're offsetting the cost for nonprofits and you're not charging PTGs except for custodial, then then that's probably not the case. But

111I I can get that breakdown, too. >> Thank you. >> So, I want to publicly say thank you for um correcting my statement that PTGs do not get charged the facility fee. So, thank you for that. >> Um, glad that I was incorrect. Um I want to come back to the table to say that I you know hope that you I I would like for I guess you Chris to think through doing joint memos of understandings or memos of understanding for some of our um particular Benicia organizations for our parent teacher volunteer groups you know to think through you know what can we do to have them sign at the beginning of the year maybe it's a twoyear I mean Maybe it's more for parent teacher or um volunteer groups to be able to essentially

112put a deposit, be able to get a a less of a rental fee for those Benicia community organizations and particularly our fundraising or booster clubs. I mean, anything that has to really do with providing fundraising that goes back to our stu directly back to our students directly back to our sites. you know, perhaps it is every school site gets one event per year that they can have, you know, on a weekend or I'll say off school hours. Um, so I I' I'd like us to think sort of in bigger picture of how can we help our community events and how can we um help our community organizations because they really do I mean they serve our students for sure bottom line from parent teacher groups even to our community organizations that utilize our sites you

113know and you all know how I feel. Um, I don't think that that PTA, PTGS should be charged anything. I think I think there's kind of a a almost a moral imperative here that people who they work so hard, they do these amazing events, but to take $800 out of their um away from kids to pay for a laminator. You know, it's a funny thing about education and it's one of the only um um entities that people, you know, teachers have to buy pens and pencils and pams of paper and binder paper for their students or we ask our parents to do that, which is fine. Not the not teachers pain, but I think I I think if a school needs a laminator, it needs a laminator. It shouldn't be up to PTGs >> to

114raise the money for that. And yet then if they want to have a fundraiser in order to raise the money that they shouldn't have to raise in the first place, then we're charging them to raise the money. I I you know, I I object. I I would like to see a I would like to see PTAs and PTGs um get the respect they deserve and not be charged. I don't care if it's a custodian. >> Um we we can support our schools better. I I would I I would like to that's what I want to see happen. >> I agree. I agree with you. Um, I think we need to find a way to for these folks to absorb those other fees by the district rather than themselves because of what they're doing. It's we're

115it's not it's just not it's not fair. It's not right. >> I agree as well. And I and you weren't here um last year, but there was a something that came up with grad night where I think grad night was being charged and that it it did get there was there was a technicality to that that I'm just not remembering. But it's just an example of an event that our students look forward to, you know, forever. And then um it was a big shock, I think, when that happened >> that when they checked the wrong box. Oh, I knew there was there was a technicality, but yeah, it was just something. Yeah, but just these school these sponsored >> still charged some, right? >> When there's time sheets outside of the normal work day, um

116the budget has to absorb it somewhere. So, if it comes off from the unrestricted, that's where it's absorbed. So, that it just is something we'd have to build in >> or it's passed along to the entity that's using our site. >> No. And I I know we I think I I understand I'm sure we all we understand like this this will impact our unrestricted budget, right? Definitely. So maybe what the thing to do would be to look at can we look at how many events are there? What would the cost of the district be to um allow our PTAs, PTGs, um school groups like that to have access to the sites without a without any charge? Um, what would that cost be? Um, because I can't imagine there's too many events. I mean, each each

117elementary has one big one. >> I don't think each one does. No, Matthew Turner does. >> So, we have we have some PTA PTG people here. How many how many events does Robert Simple do a year? That's how the general fund is. And one option is once we see what the cost is, you can we can cap it. You know, we can say you have this, we can do this many events. I don't know. I'm just I'm spitballing. But >> no, the one event per year on a weekend or whatever, five, >> whatever the cost. >> But yeah, but they're not paying the custodial fee fees when it's a school day. Yeah. >> And when there's custodians there. >> Yeah. And and another thing I also think that we could look into as you're looking

118into, you know, what what does the next iteration of this look like? Um we have community organizations that feed our students before school. um specifically the church across the street from the middle school and I know that they've wanted to use the middle school um facility and they're you know just like trying to figure out can we consider inind donations um because you know I'm they're giving us a value so is there a method to perhaps consider that is inind the correct monetary term I mean when you're providing services in lie of money right >> I I think in that situation and Trudy can jump in is best to do a joint use agreement, right? And so you have it is in kind services, right? And it is a quid proquo, right? So we're giving

119you something, you're giving us something, right? And so we're sharing that. And so there's an evaluation there and then if it goes beyond that, then there's a charge, right? And so you can we can establish that. And I think that makes sense for Benishia groups, right? I think when we get beyond that that that's where we run into problems, you know, and and when it comes to our um different types of sports out here, we're hosting other teams from other communities and they don't quite treat our facilities the same as our own kids and families do, right? And so I think when you write a contract like that, a joint use agreement, you write that into there, right? That that that's the expectation, right? Right. And I think the same thing goes for now we're

120talking PTGs that when um if we reduce custodial costs and the expectation is that they're helping to clean up, right? Which often times they are. They are, >> right? And so I one of the things that I question in this whole process was why did we need two custodians there, right? In my experience, I've typically as a site principal, I had one custodian there. And um and then sometimes because just you know it depends on the the site principal and the site leader and the needs of the event. Sometimes I just had them come at the beginning and at the end right it just depends on what the event is. And so um but I will also say it's important to have someone there because if there is a water line break, if there is

121a fire, if there's a gas line break, right, we are held liable. And so not having someone there, not being able to turn respond to that in an emergency um is a liability for us. So, and I don't want to always base things on a fear of of being sued, but but we do have to keep those types of things in consideration. So, what I'm hearing you saying right now is explore the the costs on the on the PTG and the and the breakdown of the custodial piece, right? And and and putting a cap and what is those also looking at the events that we have had and what are they? How many of those were commercial? How many of that was a nonprofit? How many of that was PTG? and look at the cost

122breakdown based on those three categories. Um, and then um, also it sounds like an evaluation of the number of events by site for the PTG. I guess that's already covered in what I just said. So, and then we and then further breaking down the costs of and trying to get it as close to cost as possible. Um, and then why don't I come back to you with options, option A, option B, option C, right? And explore that. >> That's great. And I would also suggest that I probably put that to you in a Friday update, board update, and then that way you get to see something, ask questions of me prior to coming back to a board meeting so that um we don't keep coming back and wrestling with this issue. >> Perfect. >> Does

123that make sense? >> Yes. >> And I'll Southern California uses a lot many school districts there use um joint use agreements. Um and it's different than anou because anou is a memorandum of understanding. It means that you understand what's going to happen, right? It doesn't necessarily I can't legally, correct me if I'm wrong, Amy, but you can't really legally hold someone accountable to anou, right? But a joint use agreement, you you can't you can a contract. >> It is a contract, I suppose. So, yeah. And I'll also run it by our our legal department and and and ask them what what they think on this and and I'll also reach out to some other districts that are doing that and and see, but I hear what you're saying. I mean, one, we want to support

124Venetian um uh groups, nonprofits, but also our PTGs and reducing reducing the costs. Um also recognizing the fact that we're going to incur some costs as a result. And so, let's look at that. One of the options I may come back to you with is increasing a rate someplace else to offset. It just depends where it's at, right? So, that may that may be a consideration >> and that that might Yes. >> Yeah. I did want to point out that our nonprofit field comparison um cost is I mean higher than some of our surrounding areas um Napa Martinez um so you know also thinking about that for for our nonprofits and then you know can we consider opening up other fields like Joe Henderson's fields um for any of our sport organizations I know um

125for soccer Robert Simple is used um you know there are other fields I know the middle school that's a sort of challenge um but you know could we work with a joint use agreement in terms of um maybe [music] parent volunteers would help plant some seed I don't know but I >> I think there's a an opportunity here to really use that power of these organizations to improve our facilities right some of the things that are not going to be um addressed with our bond issue, right? And the other piece that I want to say, and you know, um, >> sorry board, I'm young in this process here, but, um, we do have an opportunity to apply for a grant, right, with with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. And it part of that

126is to address pollution and health. And I see an opportunity here that we could partner with some of our nonprofits to apply for that. And um, and you know, when you're planting a field and you're planting trees and bushes, you're reducing pollution. And when you have kids out running around on a soccer field or a football or flag football that that's that's about improving their health. And so I think there's an opportunity here as well. >> Great. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Y >> thank you. Is that any any other discussion? >> All right. So now we come to action items. Um and Mr. Calibr consideration and approval of language alignment to board pol by board bylaw 9100. >> Yeah, board bylaw 9100 is being brought forth um to align the language. And so

127the we you had already established a two-year term for the president, but the the clerk was not um that language was not updated. And so we caught that. We sent that to you to for review. And so we're bringing that forward to you tonight for consideration. And this is we're doing this now because of our December meeting because of that is right. >> Is there any are there any questions or discussion? >> Mark, you've been on the board with me as long as Well, we've been together. So, do you remember in the past years when we when somebody was going to be clerk, it was it an automatic? I don't think it was an automatic move up to president. Didn't we sit here and go I um I nominate >> whoever and then it was

128a a vote among all of us um each individual to see and if and if somebody didn't second it then it would die and it would start again. So yeah >> that's how we did it right. So somehow I mean this is >> I don't even know if that's in here. Hold on. Are we talk? Yeah, we are talking about the clerk and the two years. That's the only part that that I think needs to be fixed before we approve this. And that's again up to my colleagues. I mean, it's that is how we did it. Doesn't mean it's the right way. I don't know if there's a different way that we're supposed to do it, Georgina, but that's how we did it in the past. So that's where I'm at. And it has nothing

129to do with you, Amy, because I I >> Okay. Thank you. Well, I just want to say I mean just in the last year, we didn't vote. Wait. So the last time CeCe was the clerk and then she became the president. Right. >> We asked. >> Okay. And then we did the nomination. >> Well, okay, we don't need to rehash all that, but I thought the progression was the clerk becomes the president. So, if that's if you have a one-year term for a clerk, what you'll end up having is a president serving two years. The clerk who happens to be the clerk at the time the president is done with the two years would end up the president. >> That doesn't make sense. That's why it has to be the every two years >> unless

130we go back. And I know I remember Sherry when um you ended up serving more because there was nobody wanted who was going to do it. So it ended up being like a two-year term >> four whatever it was. So then it was changed to the two years. I mean you know like if >> which is fair. >> Yeah. So I I >> we're just aligning >> I think you have to align it unless we totally change >> everything. I think you know and it is part of >> reason the reason it was changed is you guys wanted consistency that there could be at least a president that served two two years because it takes one whole year to get com comfortable with the position and then that's when you discussed then we would have

131the clerk move up. It was it wasn't how we did it before, but it was what it was agreed upon when we trade when we changed the policy. >> And and CS CSBA um does advocate for a rotation and so that's why the alignment needs to be consistent. So, is there a motion? >> I will make a motion to approve language alignment to board bylaw 91000. >> I second that. >> All those in favor? >> I pass. >> Okay. Now we come to um action item 13B, consideration approval of the 2026, 2027 and 2027 2028 calendars. Dr. Jenny. >> Um good evening, President Grubs, board trustees, superintendent Calraza, and the Benisha community. We are requesting approval of the school calendars for the 2026 2027 school year and the 2027 2028 school year. um the um

132Benetian Unified School District's calendar committee which comprises representation representatives from uh district admin the district management teamified certificated um they meet they work on some drafts and then those are uh those drafts go before the Benisa teachers association and these are the drafts that were supported by the teachers agent and we are presenting them here for >> I think that there's a question in the audience These calendars were approved last I mean or were uh the committee met last year for the 2728 calendar the 26 27 7 calendar was approved um during my pri my predecessor's uh time in um in her position and was given to me by the previous BTA president. There was there that is my understanding from what uh your your predecessor uh she was involved in in the process. It

133was done in the spring, so it came as early as possible. And then I recognized that the 26 27 one had not gone to the board yet. I had to do some research to find out if it had been presented to the board and it had not that both of these are there. I can provide you with emails >> or you can or you can talk to your BTA the former BTA president she'll be able to verify. >> Do we need to pull this item then? >> I don't feel that that's necessary but if if the board has questions questions regarding it [music] then the board can make a decision around whether they want to um table it for a few It sounds like we're a year behind. Like it there was a skip in

134there. That's why There's the two two two of them on this particular approval. >> Well, we we ratified two years before, but I'm I'm wondering so so I'm I'm wondering remember >> it it was and like I said, you can always check with the previous president because she's the one that gave me the and we had to get them ready for the board. >> Yeah. Yes. It was shocking to me as well. >> It was a very busy spring. I have to remind you. So, so for the board, shall we discuss this? Do you want to pull this item? Do you want to go forward with it? Well, the calendar is so important. >> It is, but but it's very similar there. I mean, they're all similar. And if we if they ratified it last

135last year for 2728, then I mean, if we could we don't have the backup to it, I guess we could find it. But is do you think that is a problem, Carlen? Right. Okay. So, um do you think the union I mean yeah the union >> So should we >> Okay. Okay. >> Sure. Sure. >> So, so if we vote on it tonight and then if you find that there's a problem and you'll let us know and we'll have to bring it back. >> Okay. So, is there a motion? >> I move that we approve the 267. >> I'll second. >> All those in favor? I And we come to item number uh 13C consideration and approval ofou with Dominican University. Dr. Jennings. Dr. Jennings, you're up for a while. >> I'm up for a

136while. If you want me after you vote, I can just >> Yeah, just go ahead and go on. Yes. >> Um so good evening again. Um we are requesting the approval of this agreement between the Benia Unified School District and Dominican University. This is regarding uh the placement of either student teachers or intern teachers in our schools. Um it just outlay it just details the roles and responsibilities and um in that arrangement. So we're um asking approval. >> Is there a motion? >> I'll make a Oops. I'm sorry. >> Yeah. I have a learning question. >> Sure. >> For CD and E, how how many students train with us and how does how do student teachers come to us? My other question is um do site administrators request a certain amount of teaching? Um >>

137there there are several ways that student teachers or intern teachers come to us. Sometimes when we will hire specifically for special education, you might have someone who's uh entering into a credential program and so they are an intern. So then we have to make sure we have aou that's been board approved to allow them to continue in the program to get to earn their credential. That's one way that it happens. Like we hire them, they're working on their credential, we have to make arrangements. The other way is that um for student teachers, the university may approach us or someone like who's a student teacher may reach out to human resources or a particular principal and say, I am interested in having a placement in your district. And then we have to check to make sure

138that we have a board approved. Because with student teaching, there's certain requirements for the mentor teacher. There's certain requirements for the number of hours in a placement and we have to make sure that we have clarity around that so that we can live up to our end of the bargain and that we also know what the university is expecting uh for the student teacher. >> So these are these are laying the groundwork to ensure that we have these on file when someone could reach out to us. Uh yes, but Dominican, this particular one, we actually have a teacher that's working on their intern credential and they have reached out to us regarding the placement of a a teacher for student teaching. So in student teaching, they usually have two placements, one in the fall, one

139in the spring for so many weeks where they work sidebyside with a one of our our experienced teachers. >> Thank you. >> Are we good? Yes. I'm going to make a motion that we approve the the umou for Dominican uh university. >> I'll second. >> All those in favor? >> The next item is with St. Mary's uh College of California. the same big thing that they have some stu they might have some student teachers that need placement and um or we could currently we actually currently don't have any uh interns that are anyone working on the credential through St. I move that we >> I second. >> All those in favor? >> I >> and this lastou regarding the placement of someone who's in a training program is with San Jose State. Um this we

140are very fortunate as uh you may know that speech and language pathologists are incredibly hard to find. Oh yes. and our amazing special education director um made a connection with San um San Jose State and so they have a trainee that they would like to place with us. So in this case, so we are obviously very excited about having someone come and and and place um be placed with. So uh we are requesting approval of thisou. >> I'll make a motion to approve um theou with San Jose State University speech and language pathologist potential program. >> Second. Those in favor? >> I pass. >> The next MLOU is with our Benicia Teachers Association and this is for the freshman baseball coach stipened. It was not listed on the list of stipens that we have. It

141was either left off an error last year. So, we had anou that came last year. Again, it was a one-year. So this year before we can hire a freshman baseball coach, we have to have anotherou come saying that we are going to fund this particular stipen at this particular range. And that's what this one is. >> Um I will move that we um approve the memo theou with benicia teachers association for the freshman baseball coach stipend. >> Second. All those in favor >> I pass. >> Um the next one um item up for your consideration and approval is the memorandum of understanding with the Benishia teachers association for a TK through third grade assessment release day. The current contract language has release days for our fourth and fifth grade teachers but does not have release

142days for our TK to third grade teachers. So, thisou will provide for um our TK to third grade teachers to have a release date per trimester to do assessments or to work on report cards. >> I'll make a motion that we approve theou with BTA for TK through third grade assessment release days. >> I'll second. >> All those in favor? >> I. And the last item up for human resources is the consideration approval of the assistant director of health services substitute pay rate. In the past, we've had an assistant director of health services who's our certificated nurse who oversees all of the health services in the district. Um when I was talking to her the her recently who she retired several years a couple years ago she said she just never could take a day

143off because we didn't have someone who could step in when students are present to take care of any emergency or if a student who's diabetic or all the things that are we rely so heavily on our assistant director of health services to do. So this is to establish a pay rate so that we can pay someone to come on the days that our assistant director is out. >> Does does the is there not an assistant to our nurse? >> Uh we do have an assistant but she's not a medical professional that so you need someone. just does the >> she does the there's a lot of recordkeeping in our health services office keeping track of immunizations and u medical issues with students and so that's that's the work that she does. >> Understood. Thank you.

144>> I do want to say that I I think it's a really good model that we have here um having a nurse and then having that clerical staff to support that because otherwise you're occupying a very expensive person doing data entry on hearing tests, vision tests and all those types of things. This allows our our to be out there in the field working with kids and supporting sites. So, it's a really good model. I do want to take the opportunity just to thank Dr. Jennings for her work on theseus. Having done this in the past, getting three colleges in on those that all look different. It's a lot of back and forth. People often change on the university end of things. And the fact that um we were able to bring in an SLP typically

145means that you're hiring that person the following year. And so, that we hope so. And that that's huge because the contract costs on that are usually 40% higher than what we would be paying that person. And so um that's significant. So I want to thank you Dr. Jennings for your work on that. >> Is there a motion? >> I'll make a motion to approve the assistant director of health services substitute pay rate. >> I'll second. >> All those in favor? Hi. >> Hi. >> And so we come to um our last item, consideration and approval of resolution number 25-26-20, correction to the previously adopted level one developer fees resolution from November 7th. Miss Barry Bington, sorry. So, this is a resolution that our uh legal said that we needed to have brought before you because

146when the resolution was typed up a year ago, it listed 87 cents per square foot for commercial. And our report actually says that we can legally charge 84 cents, which is the state adopted level one fee. So, one person was incorrectly charged and they've been reimbursed the difference. Um, everyone since then has been correctly charged the 84 cents, but we need an official resolution on file um that states the 84 cents per square foot. >> What is this for? >> Developer fees. >> Developer like construction. >> Yes. So, so like when a new house is built or if you add greater than 500 square feet, you have to pay a fee for the permit. There's also permits that are commercial and industrial have to pull. Um, and since they're they're not usually they're not building

147homes that generate kids, but they are in our property tax area, they have to pay a lower rate. And so the wrong one was in the resolution. It should have been 84 cents a square foot. >> It is a correction. >> I move that we approve resolution 25-26-20. >> I'll second. And this is a roll call vote. So President Grebs, >> yes. Trusty Hirs. >> Yes. >> Seda. >> Yes. >> Mulli. >> Yes. >> And trust me. >> Yes. >> So before we adjourn the meeting, I just want to remind all the trustees that we have to go into close session and our next regular um board meeting will be on December 18th and that is our annual organizational meeting. So at this point I want to thank everybody and um we are adjourned.