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Consent Agenda
The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts to the district, grants, Human Resources employee transactions, and agreement renewals. Details regarding these items can be found in the Board agenda.
Professional Development
The Board approved contracting with WestEd for professional development on the California Teaching Pyramid Framework for preschool and transitional kindergarten staff during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years at a cost of $99,740, which will be paid from state Universal Prekindergarten Planning & Implementation Grant funds. The Teaching Pyramid helps early childhood educators meet the needs of the growing number of children with challenging behaviors and mental health concerns.
New Psychologist Position
A new Psychologist-Mental Health Counselor position and corresponding job description were approved by the Board to provide consultation services, conduct educationally related mental health evaluations, and provide counseling for students and their families.
Child Nutrition Services Training
The Board approved contracting with Brigaid for culinary training for Child Nutrition Services staff during the 2023/24 school year at a cost of $75,000, which will be paid using state Kitchen Infrastructure and Training funds. Training will include recipe development, ergonomic efficiency, food safety, knife skills, baking techniques, and handling raw proteins.
Governance Consulting Services
Based on the success of the Leadership/Educational Partners Workshop held in March, the Board determined it would be beneficial to hold a similar workshop on an annual basis. The workshop provides an opportunity for the Board, district administrators, and union leadership to discuss district strengths, needs, and opportunities to support the educational program. The Board approved an agreement with the California School Boards Association for a consultant to facilitate the next workshop, which will be held on March 20, 2024, at a total cost not to exceed $4,200.
Board Compensation for Missed Meeting
Per Board Bylaw 9250, the Board must take action to authorize full compensation for any Board Member who was absent from a meeting. Resolution No. 23/24-1 was adopted authorizing full compensation for the month of June for Trustee Candi Kern, who was unable to attend the June 14, 2023, Board meeting.
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