Wendy Lewis

The board meeting agenda covers several key topics including the approval of personnel registers, purchase orders, contracts for services, and the disposal of surplus property. The Board intends to adopt a resolution for an emergency waiver regarding flood and water intrusion, ratify an out-of-state field trip, approve comprehensive safety plans for district schools, and authorize interdistrict attendance agreements. A public hearing is scheduled regarding negotiations with the Association of Coronado Teachers. Additionally, the Board will discuss revisions to policies and bylaws, nominate representatives for the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, and receive reports on instructional calendars and superintendent updates. Closed session items address student matters, labor negotiations, and existing litigation.

The board meeting agenda includes spotlight presentations from the U.S. Navy and the Coronado School of the Arts. Business items involve the acceptance of donations, approval of personnel registers, ratification of purchase orders and contracts, authorization for the disposal of surplus property, and acceptance of the Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report. Reports will be provided by the ACT, the student board member, Coronado Middle School, Student Services, the Learning Department, as well as updates from the Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent. The agenda also covers first reading of board policy revisions, a discussion of future agenda items, and a closed session regarding existing litigation.

The agenda outlines the protocols for a special meeting of the Board of Trustees, including rules for public comment and procedures for closed session. The key agenda item involves a conference with legal counsel regarding the pending litigation of Palacios v. Coronado Unified School District, followed by a report out of any action taken during the closed session.

The agenda includes a closed session to discuss pending negotiations with the local employee organization and a performance evaluation of the superintendent. Business items involve the approval of personnel registers, various contracts, purchase orders, warrants, and several resolutions regarding public works projects for elementary school facilities. Additionally, the Board will review a quarterly report on uniform complaints, consider a retirement notice stipend, and award a contract for CalSHAPE consultant services. Presentations include reports from the teachers association, student board representative, and updates on district academic assessments, safety, facilities, and the long-range plan.

The board discussed and took action on a tentative agreement and AB1200 disclosure between the district and the Association of Coronado Teachers. Key provisions of the agreement include on-schedule salary increases, modifications to the salary schedule placement for unit members, adjustments to supervision pay, and an annual stipend for psychologists with national certification. Additionally, the district addressed the financial impact of the agreement on the general fund and discussed the necessity of identifying budget solutions to maintain required reserve levels in future fiscal years.