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Regular Board Meeting
Hollister SD
March 22, 2022 5:00PM
2690 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023 Closed Session: 5:00 p.m. - Enterprise Room Open Session: 6:00 p.m. - Enterprise Room

Mission Statement:
To prepare each of our students for future success.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Carla Torres-Deluna Lisa Marks Elizabeth Martinez Cathy Toste Jan Grist
3. Public Comments for Closed Session
Rationale:


 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Board Policy #9323 allows each speaker three minutes. Members of the public may call in during the Board meeting to enter the public comment queue and state their public comment at (831) 630-6320. The Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) prohibits the Board from taking action at this meeting on items discussed during this time.
4. Convene to Closed Session
Rationale:
  

 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to consider and/or discuss the following, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5: 1. Public Employee Evaluation/Discipline/Non-Reelection/Dismissal/Release/Appointment [Gov.Code 54957] 2. Superintendent's Evaluation 3. Public Employment Title: Superintendent 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency [Government Code 54954 (f), 54957.6] Employee Organizations: HESTA, CSEA Chapter 625 5. Pending and Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code 54956.9.
5. Call Meeting Back to Order
6. Flag Salute
7. Closed Session Announcements
Rationale:


 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Report on action taken in Closed Session, if required, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1
8. Community and Student/Staff Recognition - Ladd Lane School
9. Approve the Agenda
Rationale:


 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Board may delete items from its posted agenda, and may also add items to its posted agenda (pursuant to Govt. Code 54954.2), if such items to be added arise out of “emergency situations,” as defined under Govt. Code Sec. 5496.5
10. Public Comments
Rationale:
  

 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Board Policy #9323 allows each speaker three minutes. Members of the public may call in during the Board meeting to enter the public comment queue and state their public comment at (831) 630-6320. The Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) prohibits the Board from taking action at this meeting on items discussed during this time.
11. Consent Items
Rationale:
  

 
Quick Summary / Abstract:
These items are considered routine and may be enacted by the Board in one motion. There is no discussion on these items prior to the motion unless a specific item is removed from the consent list.
11.a. Approval of Independent Speech Therapy Contractor from Tri-Counties Speech Services
Speaker:
Gwen Baquiran, Director of Special Education
Rationale:
The Speech Therapist Contractor will provide speech services for students as stated in students' IEP.
 
Financial Impact:
The contract is not to exceed $40,320.00
Attachments:
NPA Speech Service Contract
11.b. Approval of Personnel Report- March 2022
Speaker:
Linda Villalon, Director of HR
Attachments:
Board Report March 2022- Regular Board Meeting
11.c. Approval of New Contracts Under $15,000 March 2022
Speaker:
Scott Wilbur, Interim CBO
Rationale:
BP 3312 "On a monthly basis, the Superintendent shall present for Board review and ratification the New Contracts Under $15,000 Monthly Report.”
 
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board approve the New Contracts Under $15,000 Monthly Report.
Attachments:
21-22 New Contracts under $15,000 March 2022
11.d. Approval of Board Warrants March 2022
Speaker:
Scott Wilbur, Interim CBO
Rationale:
BP 3314: "The Governing Board recognizes the importance of developing a system of internal control procedures in order to help fulfill its obligation to monitor and safeguard district resources. To facilitate warrant processing, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that purchasing, receiving, and payment functions are kept separate. He/she shall also ensure that invoices are paid expeditiously so that the district may, to the extent possible, take advantage of available discounts and avoid finance charges.”
 
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board approve the Warrants as presented.
Attachments:
March 2022 Board Warrant Report
11.e. Approval of Standard Agreement Between the Hollister School District and Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings
Speaker:
Erika Sanchez, Superintendent
Rationale:
The agreement between the District and the Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings will fulfill the District's obligation to employees who have received a notification of elimination or reduction or position. The District must provide access to a hearing presided by an administrative law judge. The hearing is part of the process of elimination or reduction of positions as discussed on the January 28th Special Board Meeting.
 
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the standard agreement between the District and the Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings as this will fulfill the District's legal obligation.
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $48,000
Attachments:
Standard Agreement Between HSD and Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings
12. Discussion/Action Items
12.a. Discussion of Lay-off Process
Speaker:
Legal Counsel, AALRR
Rationale:
Legal counsel representing Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) will present to the Board of Trustees information regarding the lay-off process for both certificated and classified staff.
 
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees hear and engage in discussion with legal counsel during the presentation about the lay-off process.
12.b. Superintendent's Report- Progress Update from February 15, 2022 Budget Action Items
Speaker:
Erika Sanchez, Superintendent
Rationale:
The Board of Trustees will hear a report from the Superintendent. The report will review the recommended fiscal actions, presented during the February 15, 2022 Special Board Meeting by Consultant Michael Bishop.
 
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board hear and discuss the information presented regarding the recommended fiscal actions.
Attachments:
Superintendent's Report 3.22.2022
13. Board Member Report
14. Future Agenda Items
15. Announcements/Reminders
16. Convene to Closed Session
Rationale:
The Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to consider and/or discuss the following, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5: 1. Public Employee Evaluation/Discipline/Non-Reelection/Dismissal/Release/Appointment [Gov.Code 54957] 2. Superintendent's Evaluation 3. Public Employment Title: Superintendent 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency [Government Code 54954 (f), 54957.6] Employee Organizations: HESTA, CSEA Chapter 625 5. Pending and Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code 54956.9.
 
17. Call Meeting Back to Order
18. Closed Session Announcements
19. Adjournment
Disability Information:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if accommodations are required, please call the Superintendent's Office 72 hours in advance at (831) 630-6305 and every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

Published: March 18, 2022, 1:45 PM

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