Walnut Creek School District

Governing Board Meeting Summary for June 2022

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING - 6th JUNE 2022

Governing Board Members

  • Aimee Moss, Board President - present
  • Zetta Reicker, Board Clerk - present
  • Heidi Hernandez-Gatty, Trustee - absent
  • Nithin Iyengar, Trustee - absent
  • Sarah Talach, Trustee - present
  • Marie Morgan, Superintendent - present

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Board held the following Public Hearings, providing members of the public opportunity to provide comment:

  • Proposed Walnut Creek School District LCAP and Budget 2022-2023
  • Balances in Excess of Minimum Recommended Reserves

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Board approved the following consent items:

  • Governing Board Meeting Minutes, 16th May 2022
  • May 2022 Warrants
  • Personnel Consent Calendar Items

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The Board heard the following discussion & information items:

  • Jeff Pickett and John Isom of Isom Advisors reported the results of our Bond & Parcel Tax Survey, which provided quanitiative data as to where the community stands on the idea of a bond and/or parcel tax.
  • Chief Business Official, Vince Morales, presented the proposed Walnut Creek School District Budget for 2022-2023. Mr. Morales provided an outlook for the next two years and lead the Board through trend projections and changes to ADA calculations.
  • Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Jan Rogenski, presented Walnut Creek School District's 2022-2023 Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). Being in Year 2 of our three year LCAP, we have streamlined processes and are happy with the actions we've put into place. Mr. Morales reviewed the LCAP budget with the Board.
  • Ms. Rogenski and Mr. Morales provided an overview of new and expanded 2022-2023 Programs and Services. These include Universal TK, Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Grant, and Special Education Grant.

ACTION ITEMS

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The Board voted on the following recommended action items:

  • Vince Morales, Chief Business Official, shared that Faye Lam, Accounts Payable, will be retiring at the end of June. Mr. Morales proposed transitioning the Accounts Payable position to a Fiscal Analyst position in order to support systems that have been put in place to help us become more efficient in the Business Services Department. Motion Approved, 3-0-2
  • Chief Business Official, Vince Morales, recognized longtime Child Nutrition Services employee, Christina Mes, who recently passed away. Mr. Morales then continued the Universal Meal discussion from the 14th March Board Study Session about how we can continue to offer a viable Child Nutrition Services program for 2022-2023 that provides access to quality meals for all students. Three motions were made to support this:
    *Appointment of Rebecca Steffler to the management position of Food Services Supervisor. Appointment Approved, 3-0-2
    *Increase all Cook 1 positions to 1.0 FTE. Increase Approved, 3-0-2
    *Approval of a .75 FTE Campus Supervisor/Wellness Para for each school site to support the Universal Breakfast Program. Motion Approved, 3-0-2
  • Marie Morgan, Superintendent, recommended approval of Resolution 21-22-14 proclaiming June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Resolution Approved, 3-0-2
  • Ruben Fernandez, Director of Innovation & Technology, requested approval of a contract with Crown Moving & Storage for moving and storage of District Office files and furniture during District Office Update Phase II, flooring replacement and painting. Contract Approved, 3-0-2
  • Superintendent Morgan presented the CSBA recommended updates to Governing Board Policy, Administrative Regulations and Board Bylaws. Updates Approved, 3-0-2

REPORTS FROM GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

The Board Members reported the following activities since our last Board meeting:

  • Sarah Talach: Ms. Talach attended WCI's 8th grade promotion ceremony on 5/26 and Buena Vista's 5th promotion ceremony on 5/27.
  • Zetta Reicker: Ms. Reicker attended Tice Creek and WCI's 8th grade promotion ceremonies on 5/26.
  • Aimee Moss: Ms. Moss attended Tice Creek and WCI's 8th grade promotion ceremonies on 5/26. She also attended an educational roundtable with assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and on 6/3 met with Superintendent Morgan & district staff.
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING - 13th JUNE 2022

Governing Board Members

  • Aimee Moss, Board President - absent
  • Zetta Reicker, Board Clerk - present
  • Heidi Hernandez-Gatty, Trustee - present
  • Nithin Iyengar, Trustee - absent
  • Sara Talach, Trustee - present
  • Marie Morgan, Superintendent - present

The Board approved the following consent items:

  • Governing Board Meeting Minutes, 6th June 2022
  • Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report for the Quarter ending June 2022
  • Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) Contract

ACTION ITEMS

The Board voted on the following recommended action items:

  • Vince Morales, Chief Business Official, requested approval of the 2022-2023 Budget as it was presented at the 6/6/22 Board meeting. Budget Approved, 3-0-2.
  • Jan Rogenski, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, requested approval of the 2022-2023 Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) as presented at the 6/6/22 Board meeting. LCAP Approved, 3-0-2.
  • Superintendent Marie Morgan recommended approval of two job descriptions: 1) Director of Wellness, Extended Learning, & Community Engagement and 2) Inclusion Specialist. Job Descriptions Approved, 3-0-2.
  • Marie Morgan, Superintendent, recommended appointing Connie McCarley, Assistant Director of Educational Services, to the certificated management position of Director of Wellness, Extended Learning, & Community Engagement. Recommended Appointment Approved, 3-0-2.
  • Chief Business Official, Vince Morales, presented Resolution 21-22-13 - Education Protection Account. This is an annual requirement. Resolution Approved, 3-0-2.
  • The Board reviewed Resolution 21-22-15 - Specifications of the Election Order for approval. We have 3 Full-term seats and 1 Short-term seat coming up for election in November 2022. Resolution Approved, 3-0-2.
  • Superintendent Morgan gave a brief review of the Isom Advisors presentation from the 6/6/22 Board meeting and recommended moving forward with a Bond Measure on the November 2022 election ballot. Motion Approved, 3-0-2.
  • The Governing Board reviewed the proposed Board Meeting Schedule for 2022-2023. Meeting Schedule Approved, 3-0-2.

REPORTS FROM GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

The Board Members reported the following activities since our last Board meeting:

  • Sarah Talach: nothing to report.
  • Heidi Hernandez-Gatty: attended negotiations on 5/2 and 5/4; attended the LTCC Luncheon on 4/27; attended a CCSBA Professional Development on 4/21; attended WCI's open house on 5/10; had a conversation with Superintendent Morgan to catch up from the 6/6 Board meeting.
  • Zetta Reickker: met with the Mayor of Walnut Creek on 6/9 to hear about the city's ongoings and plans.
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING, CLOSED SESSION - 17th JUNE 2022

The Governing Board met in Closed Session on 17th June 2022 to discuss G.C. 54597 - Public Employee Evaluation, Superintendent. There were no public comments made and nothing to report out at the end of the session.


Board members present: Aimee Moss, Zetta Reicker, Heidi Hernandez-Gatty, Sarah Talach

Board members absent: Nithin Iyengar

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July

11 Governing Board Meeting, Closed Session

25 Governing Board Meeting, Special Meeting


August

8 Governing Board Meeting

10 First Day of School

22 Governing Board Meeting

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