Gonzales Unified School District public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting, including swearing in newly elected members, electing a president and clerk, and setting the 2021 meeting schedule. The board will also consider several action items, including personnel appointments, memoranda of understanding with the classified employees union, and first readings of school plans. Public comments will be accepted in writing before the meeting due to the telephonic format.
- Appoint Rocio Chavez Quintero as Social Worker, effective 11/30/2020, at $133,477.31 funded by COVID funds and Concentration Grant
- Open three Summer Lead positions for 2021 Summer Program at $53,730.00 funded by COVID and Title I funds
- MOU with CSEA for Saturday Academy 'GPA 4.0' continuation through March 2021 at $30.00 from General Fund
- MOU with CSEA for temporary assignments to support Learning Hubs
- First read of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for La Gloria Elementary and Fairview Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a telephonic regular meeting on November 10, 2020, starting with closed session at 5:30 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider approving retroactive 3% salary increases for administrative certificated, classified management/confidential, and certificated management pupil support staff, with total costs of $84,376, $58,031, and $44,361 respectively. It will also act on a side letter agreement with the Gonzales Teachers Association for the GPA 4.0 Saturday School program, and handle consent items including warrants, surplus property sale, a donation, and a grant. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comments accepted via email before 4:30 p.m.
- Retroactive 3% salary increase for Administrative Certificated staff, effective July 1, 2019, cost $84,376
- Retroactive 3% salary increase for Classified Management/Confidential staff, effective July 1, 2019, cost $58,031
- Retroactive 3% salary increase for Certificated Management Pupil Support staff, effective July 1, 2019, cost $44,361
- Side letter agreement with Gonzales Teachers Association for GPA 4.0 Saturday School program
- Consent agenda: approve warrants (Oct 22-Nov 3), surplus modular building sale to L&J Farms for $10,000, accept $1,999 donation from Pembrook Development for Measure J, accept $11,025 Agricultural CTE Incentive Grant
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic regular meeting on October 13, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider action items including a $100,000 agreement with Breakthrough Behavioral, LLC for behavioral specialist services, a resolution designating an authorized agent to sign school orders, and renewal of the State Preschool application. Consent agenda items include approving monthly warrants, surplus items, a $13,400 donation from Shield Bearers Inc. for GHS football, and personnel appointments. The board will also receive reports on the Williams Uniform Complaints quarterly report, summer school Gear Up program, and school site updates.
- Agreement with Breakthrough Behavioral, LLC for behavioral specialist services, $100,000
- Resolution 2020-21-08 designating authorized agent to sign school orders
- Gonzales State Preschool application for continued funding for 2021/22
- Accept donation of $13,400 from Shield Bearers Inc. for Quarter Back Club (GHS Football)
- Approve monthly warrants for September 17 through October 1, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special telephonic meeting to review and approve the draft Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for the 2020/21 school year. This plan, required by California statute SB 98, outlines how TK-12 schools will reopen for distance learning and in-person instruction during the COVID-19 shutdown. The board also discussed future meeting dates, including regular sessions in October, November, and December 2020.
- Approval of the draft Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for the 2020/21 School Year
- Confirmation of future regular board meeting dates for October 13, October 27, November 10, and December 15, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing on the draft Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for 2020/21, required by state law for reopening during COVID-19. The board will also consider several action items, including a $904,259.44 Chromebook purchase, a two-year contract for the Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Official, and joining an electronic payment program for vendors. Consent items include approving monthly warrants and surplus items.
- Public hearing on Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for 2020/21
- Purchase of Chromebooks for $904,259.44 from GF/Technology Funds
- Approval of Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Official's contract: $165,000 salary, $53,123 benefits, total $218,123
- Agreement with MCOE for vCard/ACH electronic vendor payments
- SLP Solution annual membership for $250 for Assistant Director Madonna Catiis
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will meet telephonically to consider several action items, including contracts for therapy services, a mental health MOU, and budget revisions. They will also hear reports on a GO Bond survey and the 45-day budget revision. The board will hold a closed session for personnel matters before reconvening in open session.
- Contract with 3 Chords, Inc. dba Therapy Travelers for $140,760
- MOU with Monterey County Behavioral Health for $100,634
- Consulting agreement with Patrick O'Donnell for $58,000
- 45-Day Budget Revision to the 2020-21 Adopted Budget
- GO Bond survey presentation by Dale Scott from DS&C
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a telephonic special meeting (study session) to discuss returning to school, with no formal action expected. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 23, 2020 regular meeting and hear public comments.
- Return to School Consideration (study session discussion)
- Approval of minutes from June 23, 2020 regular board meeting
- Public comments via email due by 5:45 p.m. on July 14, 2020
- Future meeting dates listed (Aug 11, Sep 8, Sep 22, Oct 13, Oct 20)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board and Gonzales City Council are holding a joint meeting on June 18, 2020. The agenda consists solely of the attached joint meeting agenda document. No specific decisions, ordinances, or financial actions are listed in the provided text.
- Joint meeting between Gonzales Unified School District Board and Gonzales City Council
- Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA
- Virtual access provided via ZOOM and phone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic regular meeting on June 9, 2020, with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. and open session at 4:30 p.m. The board will conduct public hearings on the 2020-21 preliminary budget and on balances in excess of minimum reserve requirements, as well as consider several personnel appointments and salary schedule revisions. The meeting is largely procedural, with most action items involving approvals of minutes, personnel assignments, and routine consent items.
- Public hearing on 2020-21 preliminary budget (Education Code 42127)
- Public hearing on balances in excess of minimum reserve requirements (SB 858)
- Revisions to Classified Management/Confidential Salary Schedule, effective July 1, 2019, with fiscal impact of $19,658
- Appoint Elva Morin as Interim Director of Nutrition Services, effective April 14, 2020, with fiscal impact of $33,031.92
- Appoint Miguel Malagon as Middle School Principal, effective 7/1/2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold public hearings and take action on adopting increased Level I developer fees for residential and commercial construction, and on a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA). The board will also consider routine consent items including monthly warrants and personnel appointments. The meeting is held telephonically due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.
- Resolution 2019-20-23: Adopt Level I developer fees, increasing residential from $3.79 to $4.08/sq ft and commercial/industrial from $0.61 to $0.66/sq ft
- Public hearing and action on tentative agreement with CSEA Chapter 756 (fiscal impact noted)
- Approve monthly warrants for May 7-14, 2020
- Approve athletic coach appointments for spring sports: Gonzales High ($23,051) and Fairview Middle ($7,434)
- Approve resignation of Matthew Gutierrez, TOSA-Academic Coach at Fairview Middle, effective 6/30/2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board held a telephonic meeting to approve routine personnel actions and financial warrants. Key decisions included adopting a new Advanced Placement Principles Computer Science course for grades 11-12 and revising the Fiscal Services Director job description. The board also accepted resignations from a teacher at La Gloria Elementary and the principal at Fairview Middle School, effective June 30, 2020.
- Approval of new AP Principles Computer Science course for grades 11-12 in the CTE Department
- Approval of revised Fiscal Services Director job description
- Acceptance of resignation from Sandra Loredo Diaz, Elementary Teacher at La Gloria Elementary School, effective 6/30/2020
- Acceptance of resignation from Larry Mendez, Principal at Fairview Middle School, effective 6/30/2020
- Approval of monthly warrants for April 23, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a telephonic regular meeting on April 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM. The board will consider approving minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from staff and schools, and take action on several personnel and fiscal items. Key actions include opening new special education positions, authorizing potential borrowing of funds due to COVID-19, and approving tentative agreements with the classified employees union related to the pandemic.
- Open one-on-one instructional aide SpEd positions at Gonzales High School and Fairview Middle School, each with a fiscal impact of $52,776.80
- Open SDC teacher position at Fairview Middle School and RSP teacher position at Gonzales High School, each with a fiscal impact of $111,115.53
- Resolution 2019-20-18 authorizing borrowing of funds for FY 2020-2021 via Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, if needed due to COVID-19
- Resolution 2019-20-19 reducing classified services
- Tentative agreements with CSEA Chapter 756 on early retirement incentive amendments, employee premium pay, and distance learning MOU
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District board is holding a special telephonic meeting to consider two memoranda of understanding with employee unions regarding COVID-19 response, and to discuss a confidential student discipline matter in closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other action items.
- Closed session on student discipline (Student Number 2019-20-J)
- MOU with Classified School Employees Association, Chapter 756 on COVID-19 response
- MOU with Gonzales Teachers Association on COVID-19 response
- Future meeting dates: April 28, May 12, May 26, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting on March 13, 2020, to address a declared emergency situation. The board considered Resolution Number 2019-20-16, which grants emergency powers to the Superintendent. No fiscal impact was noted for this action.
- Resolution Number 2019-20-16 granting emergency powers to the Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a tentative agreement with the Gonzales Teachers' Association covering 2019-2021, with a total cost increase of $597,148. The board will also consider several action items including a financial advisory contract, travel requests, and a grant acceptance. Closed session items include student discipline and personnel matters.
- Tentative agreement with Gonzales Teachers' Association (GTA) for 2019-2021, total cost increase $597,148
- Agreement with Dale Scott & Company for financial advisory/continuing disclosure/ADTR services
- Accept $1,000 Bezos Scholar Local Ideas Festival Grant for Senior Swarm
- Adopt 2019/20 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
- Approve travel requests for FFA events, CASL conference, and CSU Fresno visit
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board met on February 11, 2020, to approve personnel assignments, financial audits, and travel requests. Key decisions included funding a new special education position and a multi-year contract for auditing services. The board also reviewed the 2019/20 Facilities Master Plan and approved Title I parent involvement plans for three schools.
- Approval of Classified Personnel Assignment Order #19/20-31 to open one One-on-One Instructional Aide SpEd position at Fairview Middle School for $49,451.82
- Approval of Resolution 2019-20-14 for a Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP) agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
- Approval of a contract for auditing services with Eide Bailly, LLP for fiscal years 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22
- Approval of three Summer School Lead Positions for the 2020 program totaling $21,662.00
- Discussion of the 2019/20 Facilities Master Plan Report presented by Ken Reynolds of SchoolWorks, Inc
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel appointments. In open session, the board will vote on several action items, including a resolution supporting Proposition 13, travel requests for student trips, and approval of school plans. The agenda also includes routine consent items and informational reports.
- Resolution 2019-20-11 in support of Proposition 13 (AB 48) bond act
- Out-of-state travel for 2 reps to Portland, OR, $4,800 from General Fund
- Travel requests for Gonzales High School trips to San Francisco State and Fresno State
- Approval of Fairview Middle School fundraising proposal
- Approval of monthly warrants for Dec 12, 2019 – Jan 16, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2025
The Gonzales Unified School District held a special board meeting primarily to conduct a closed session regarding the performance evaluation of the Superintendent under Government Code Section 54957. The open portion of the agenda consisted solely of procedural items, including roll call and approval of future regular meeting dates through March 2020.
- Closed session discussion on Superintendent performance evaluation (Gov. Code Sec. 54957)
- Approval of future regular board meeting dates: Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 10, and Mar 24, 2020