Cherie Cahn

The agenda for the regular meeting included discussions and possible actions related to the Superintendent's employment renewal agreement. A significant portion was dedicated to a Notice of Public Hearing and subsequent consideration for the charter petition and establishment of the California Pacific Charter-Sonoma for a five-year term commencing in the 2019-2020 school year. The Board also considered approving the Fiscal & Operational Memorandum of Understanding between the Guerneville School District and the California Pacific Charter-Sonoma. Action items included the request for approval of the Williams Settlement Quarterly Uniform Complaint Report Summary for the period of October 1, 2018, to December 30, 2018, authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds (Series B, not to exceed $2,000,000), and accepting the Audited Actuals for the District, Measure F, and Measure G Reports for 2017-2018. Additionally, the Board adopted revisions to Administrative Regulation 3460 concerning financial reports, Board Policy/Regulation 6152.1 regarding placement in mathematics courses, Board Policy/Regulation 6178 related to Career Technical Education, and Board Bylaw 9110 concerning terms of office. The Board also approved updating authorized signatories for the district's bank accounts and certified a positive 1st Interim Report for the 2018-2019 school year.

The regular open session began with the approval of the agenda and dedicated time for public comment on both non-agenda and agenda items. Reports and presentations included updates from the Principal, Trustees, Guerneville School Teachers Association (GSTA), California Schools Employees Association (CSEA), and the Superintendent. Key action items involved the approval of the Declaration for Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds, estimated at $52,184.00 for certificated teacher salaries. The Board also considered and approved the postponement of the subsequent regular board meeting from June 8, 2020, to June 15, 2020. Furthermore, several resolutions concerning certificated employee layoff criteria were adopted. Significant time was spent adopting revised Board Policies and Exhibits related to Charter School Oversight, Renewal, and Revocation, incorporating requirements from new legislation such as AB 1505 and AB 1595. New policy 3471 regarding Parcel Taxes was adopted. Revisions were approved for policies related to Food Service Operations to ensure students are not denied meals based on unpaid fees, Certification procedures, Employee Notifications, Suicide Prevention policies for grades K-6, and Suspension and Expulsion due process concerning disruption and willful defiance.

This Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan outlines the Guerneville School District's approach to ensuring continuous student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020-21 school year. The plan prioritizes providing in-person instruction where feasible and a robust distance learning program. Key focus areas include addressing pupil learning loss, supporting mental health and social-emotional well-being, enhancing pupil and family engagement, and ensuring school nutrition. Special emphasis is placed on increasing or improving services for foster youth, English learners, and low-income students to meet their unique needs.

The May Regular Board Meeting included formal opening procedures and a call to order. Discussion items involved the Annual ASES (After School Education and Safety) Program Report presented by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. Action items included the approval of the Agenda, the approval of Resolution 6-2021/2022 Specifications of the Election Order, the approval of a Tentative Agreement with CSEA for the period of 2021-2024, the approval of Revised Unrepresented Salary Schedules for the 22/23 & 23/24 school years, the acceptance of the 2020 School Facility Plan Audit, and the approval of the 2021-2022 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan for Guerneville School District/Guerneville Elementary Charter. The Consent Agenda included approval of April 2022 Warrants and Payroll, and the scheduling of the June Special Board Meeting for June 27, 2022. A cafeteria program update was also discussed. Correspondence included the Sonoma County Office of Education's 2021-2022 2nd Interim Letter.

The meeting agenda included formal opening procedures, public comment periods for items both on and off the agenda, and reports from the Principal, Trustees, Guerneville School Teachers Association (GSTA), CSEA Chapter 545, and the Superintendent. Key discussion and possible action items centered on the continuation of virtual-only meetings based on AB 361 and public health orders. Action items also included the request for approval of the Williams Settlement Quarterly Uniform Complaint Report Summary (which reported no complaints for the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year) and the request for approval of the 2021-22 ESSER III Expenditure Plan. The board considered adopting a new Board Policy regarding the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. The consent agenda included approval of warrants and payroll for September 2021, ratification of an amended MOU with West County Health Centers, ratification of a proposal from PBK/WLC Architects for a UTK District-Wide Study, acknowledgement of a donation, and acknowledgements of a classified staff resignation and new hires.