Lincoln Unified School District public meetings in 2020
32 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and setting the 2021 meeting schedule. The board will also consider approving the LCAP timeline, payment reports, and meeting minutes. A closed session will address public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.
- Election of President, Vice President/Clerk, and Secretary for 2021
- Approval of 2021 regular meeting dates (Jan 27, Mar 3, Jun 16, Sep 22, Oct 20, May 20, Dec 16)
- Approval of proposed timeline for 2021-2022 LCAP development
- Ratification of November 2020 payment reports
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting, electing Tony Yadon as president and installing newly elected trustees Ashley Jones and Sandra Chan. The board also approved officers, sub-committee chairs, and the 2021 meeting calendar, along with a consent agenda that included a COVID-19 contact tracing consultant contract and routine financial items.
- Elected Tony Yadon as Board President for 2021
- Installed Trustees Ashley Jones (Area 2) and Sandra Chan (Area 4)
- Approved consultant contract with The Stepping Stones Group at $79/hour for COVID-19 contact tracing (Jan–Jun 2021)
- Adopted Resolution 20-46, annual accounting of development fees for 2019-20
- Approved surplus property list for disposal
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session at 6 p.m. and open session at 7 p.m., live streamed. The board will consider consent items including personnel matters and a gift report, and will discuss or act on the First Interim Report on district finances, revisions to board bylaws, and presentations on Williams settlement inspections and AP/dual enrollment courses.
- Approve First Interim Report showing General Fund revenues revised to $113,497,221 and expenditures to $109,787,942
- Approve revisions to Board Bylaw 9100 (Organization) and 9110 (Terms of Office)
- Approve Gift Report totaling $10,000 in donations
- Presentation of Williams settlement inspections at Colonial Heights and Lincoln Elementary (no health/safety threats, no teacher misassignments or vacancies)
- Discussion of AP course enrollment and scores for 2019-20 and dual enrollment for 2020-21
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on November 18, 2020, with a closed session at 6:00 PM and open session at 7:00 PM. The board approved the District's Draft Plan for Return to In-Person Learning, which outlines safety measures for reopening schools. They also approved the superintendent's employment agreement, emergency electrical repairs at Claudia Landeen School, and the sale of used baseball equipment. The meeting was conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approved Draft Plan for Return to In-Person Learning
- Approved Employment Agreement for Superintendent
- Adopted Resolution 20-43 for emergency electrical repair at Claudia Landeen School
- Adopted Resolution 20-44 to sell used baseball equipment as fundraiser
- Ratified October payment report
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on November 10, 2020, to consider and approve a plan for returning students to in-person instruction, along with resolutions for emergency procurement and grant applications. The board voted unanimously (with one abstention) to approve the return plan, and also approved resolutions to expedite purchases of air purification and live stream technology using federal COVID-19 funds, and to authorize grant applications.
- Approved District Plan for Returning Students to In-Person Instruction (motion carried, 5 yea, 1 abstain)
- Adopted Resolution 20-41 for immediate procurement of air purification systems and live stream technology (funded by COVID-19 federal funds)
- Adopted Resolution 20-42 authorizing applications for local, state, and federal grants, including one with San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District
- Public comments accepted only for agendized items, with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider approving the District Plan for Returning Students to In-Person Instruction, as the county has met criteria to reopen. The board will also vote on several staffing additions and policy revisions. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters, followed by an open session with public comment.
- Approve District Plan for Returning Students to In-Person Instruction
- Approve .6 FTE Safety Officer position (estimated annual cost $52,286)
- Approve two 1.0 FTE Licensed Vocational Nurses (estimated annual cost $123,378)
- Approve .5 FTE Clerk Typist (estimated annual cost $17,882)
- Approve revisions to Board Policies 6146.1 (High School Graduation Requirements) and 6142.7 (Physical Education)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special work study session to discuss preparing all students for college and/or career readiness upon graduation. The meeting includes public comment on agendized items only, with a livestream available. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2020.
- Work study session on College and Career Readiness
- Public comment period for agendized items only (3:30-4:00 pm)
- Meeting livestreamed on YouTube
- Next regular meeting set for November 4, 2020
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board held a virtual regular meeting to approve the School Plan for Student Achievement and the minutes from September special meetings. The board also ratified payment reports and received standard reports from the Superintendent and Principal. No specific dollar amounts or new contracts were listed in the agenda text.
- Approval of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Approval of minutes from Special Board Meetings on September 21 and 23, 2020
- Ratification of September 2020 payment reports
- Closed session discussion regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on October 14, 2020, to review and approve the School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for the 2020-2021 year. The board voted unanimously to approve the plans, which outline how state and federal funds will be used to improve academic performance at each school. Public comments were accepted only on agendized items.
- Approved School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for 2020-2021
- Public comment period open from 3:30-4:00pm for agendized items only
- Meeting livestreamed on YouTube
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent items, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a $898,569 purchase of Apple computers and iPads for two schools and all libraries, adopting a resolution certifying sufficient instructional materials, and accepting completion of kindergarten restroom projects. The board will also hear reports on school reopening status and distance learning.
- Approve $898,569 purchase of MacBook Airs and iPads for Claudia Landeen and Tully C. Knoles schools and library computers, funded by federal CARES money
- Adopt Resolution 20-40 certifying sufficient instructional materials for 2020-21
- Approve Notice of Completion for kindergarten restroom projects at Tully C. Knoles, John R Williams, and Don Riggio schools, with $88,266 credit returned
- Approve consultant requests for professional development totaling up to $3,250 for Rosalinda Mancillas and $200 per 1.5 hours for Fred Jones
- Approve gift report totaling $2,806.40 in donations
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a virtual regular meeting due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. The board took action on several items, including approving employment agreements for five administrative positions, acting on a student expulsion case, and revising board policies related to absences and nondiscrimination. They also discussed distance learning updates, including small cohorts and a TK-6 waiver process, and approved a gift report totaling $4,031.
- Approved employment agreements for Associate Superintendents (Human Resources, Business Services, Education Services), Director of Special Education, and Director of Business Services
- Acted on one student expulsion case as recommended by the Administrative Hearing Panel
- Approved revisions to Board Policy 5113 (Absences and Excuses) and Board Policy 5145.3 (Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
- Approved the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for the 2020-21 school year
- Approved a gift report totaling $4,031.00
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct a public hearing on the school's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, which will be presented for adoption on September 23, 2020. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and public comment on agendized items only. The board will listen to public comments but not respond, per the Brown Act.
- Public hearing on Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (California Ed Code Section 43509)
- Plan to be presented for adoption on September 23, 2020
- Public comments accepted via online form from 4:00-4:30 p.m.
- Next regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2020
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. The board took action on several items, including adopting revised reclassification criteria for English learners, approving revisions to sexual harassment policies, and authorizing teachers to work outside their credentialed areas. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel matters, a consultant request, and payment reports.
- Adopted revised Reclassification Criteria for English Learners, using MAP ELA scores if CAASPP scores are unavailable
- Approved revisions to Board Policies 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 on Sexual Harassment
- Adopted Resolution 20-34 authorizing certificated service outside credential area with units
- Adopted Resolution 20-35 authorizing certificated service outside credential area with skills and experience
- Approved consultant request from FACTS Education Solutions for equitable services to St. Luke School and St. George Parish School
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet virtually to consider consent items including consultant contracts for physical education and early childhood training, a study trip for students, and personnel matters. The board will also vote on approving the Aeries Communication Platform, an adult education ESL course, and the annual consolidated application for state and federal funding. Public comments will be accepted via online forms before and during the meeting.
- Approve Aeries Communication Platform agreement, replacing School Messenger
- Ratify consultant contracts: $500 for PE training, $975 for safety council training
- Approve extended study trip for 72 Sierra Middle School students ($1,850)
- Approve adult education Multi-Level ESL course for 2020-21
- Ratify payment reports and accept $28,035.93 in gifts
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a virtual special meeting on July 16, 2020, to decide on the revised Re-Opening School Plan for the 2020-2021 school year, which follows new guidance from local health authorities recommending distance learning through at least the end of August. The board approved the plan, adopted Resolution 20-32, and also approved agreements for Lexia reading services and a provisional intern permit. The meeting was held virtually due to shelter-in-place requirements.
- Approved revised Re-Opening School Plan for 2020-2021, recommending distance learning through at least end of August
- Adopted Resolution 20-32, Re-Opening Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year
- Approved option 3a for Lexia reading and Service Agreement with Greenfield Learning
- Approved Declaration for a Provisional Intern Permit for staff members
- Consent agenda approved, including personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Board of Trustees met virtually to approve the district's plan for re-opening schools in August. The meeting also included the installation of a new student trustee and the approval of various administrative and educational items.
- Approval of the Re-Opening School Plan for the 2020-2021 school year
- Installation of Alyssa Cavero as Student Trustee
- Approval of $14,000.00 in total donations via Gift Report
- Approval of 2020-2021 Consultant and Master Contract List
- Approval of virtual yearbook study trip with $25 per student cost
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting on June 24, 2020, to approve routine consent items and adopt resolutions. The most significant action was the approval of the renewal petition for John McCandless Charter School, whose charter term expired on June 30, 2020. The Board also adopted Resolution 20-26 regarding the candidate process for the November 3, 2020 election and approved a gift report totaling $23,764.40.
- Adopted Resolution 20-28 to approve the renewal petition for John McCandless Charter School
- Adopted Resolution 20-26 defining the candidate process for the November 3, 2020 election
- Approved contracts for school lunch services for the 2020-21 school year with San Joaquin County Office of Education and Stockton Education Center
- Approved waiver of Board Policy 3452 to allow Lincoln High School Senior Class to use $9,899.44 of student funds for a gym sound system upgrade
- Approved a Gift Report totaling $23,764.40 in donations to district schools and programs
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The budget will be submitted for board approval at the next regular meeting on June 24, 2020. Public comments are limited to agendized items and must be submitted online before the meeting.
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 budget adoption
- Budget available for public review in Business Office and online
- Next regular meeting scheduled for June 24, 2020
- Virtual meeting due to Shelter in Place requirements
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will meet virtually to consider several actions, including adopting a resolution to eliminate classified positions and issue layoff notices due to budget shortfalls, approving additional certificated and classified staffing for the 2020-21 school year, and ratifying the payment report. The board will also receive updates on district operations during the COVID-19 crisis and a written report on COVID-19 operations, and will hear reports from the president, superintendent, and principal.
- Adopt Resolution 20-01 eliminating classified positions and authorizing layoff notices due to lack of work and funds
- Approve 0.314 FTE certificated staffing for 2020-21 at approx. $35,730 annual cost
- Approve 0.3125 FTE custodial staffing increase for new Rose Marie facility, approx. $19,624 annual cost
- Approve COVID-19 Operations Written Report as required by Executive Order N-56-20
- Ratify May 2020 payment report
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special virtual meeting to address a pandemic-related budget crisis. The board voted to adopt two resolutions: one reducing the work year for administrators and supervisors, and another eliminating classified positions with layoff notices. These actions were taken to minimize harm to employees while implementing necessary budget reductions.
- Adopted Resolution 20-25 reducing work year for certificated administrators, confidential, and supervisory employees, saving $116,510 in 2020-21 and $546,489 in 2021-22.
- Adopted Resolution 20-24 eliminating classified positions and authorizing layoff notices, saving $234,526 in 2020-21.
- Meeting held virtually due to Shelter in Place requirements.
- Next special board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2020.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting virtually due to shelter-in-place. The board will hold a public hearing on the John McCandless Charter School renewal petition and consider student matters from closed session, including expulsions and readmissions. Most other items are routine consent agenda approvals, including minutes, CIF representatives, study trips, scholarships, personnel matters, payments, petty cash, and interfund transfers.
- Public hearing on John McCandless Charter School renewal petition
- Closed session: 1 expulsion, 2 readmission/admission cases, 1 anticipated litigation case
- Approve petty cash funds: Maintenance & Operations $100, Transportation $100, Business Services $25, Human Resources $100, Child Nutrition $250
- Adopt Resolution 20-19 for temporary interfund transfers for FY 2020-21
- Approve 2020-21 CIF representatives Lori Green and Brian Gray
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board is meeting virtually to consider approving the submission of its charter renewal petition to the Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees, a required step before the current charter expires on June 30, 2020. The board will also hear reports on district operations during the COVID-19 crisis, the principal's update, and a budget update, and will ratify payment reports. The meeting includes a closed session for public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.
- Approval of submission of John McCandless Charter School Renewal Petition to Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees
- Ratification of Payment Report for March and April 2020
- Update on district operations during COVID-19 crisis
- Budget update for 2020/2021
- Closed session on public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a virtual special meeting on April 29, 2020, due to shelter-in-place orders. The board approved several construction-related actions, including addenda to a lease-leaseback agreement for kindergarten restrooms and a music room renovation, an architect proposal, and notices of completion for two projects. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved addendum for kindergarten restroom projects at Don Riggio, John R Williams, and Tully C Knoles schools, GMP not to exceed $651,504
- Approved addendum for music and band room renovation at Lincoln High School, GMP not to exceed $1,126,451
- Approved $59,508 architect proposal for playground, fencing, and restroom renovations at John McCandless Charter School
- Approved notice of completion for Farm Maintenance Facility with deductive change order of $26,727, total $5,257,157
- Approved notice of completion for Riverbrook Pool Infill with deductive change order of $18,535, total $58,335
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 25, 2020, to address safety protocols during the COVID-19 school closure. The board voted to temporarily suspend the 2019 policy prohibiting district safety officers from carrying tasers while schools remain closed. The existing policy banning tasers will resume once instruction begins at any campus.
- Approved temporary suspension of Board Policy 3515.3 regarding District Security Forces carrying tasers
- Suspension applies only while District schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Policy reverts to original 2019 restrictions once student instruction resumes
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special emergency meeting to consider Resolution 20-10, which would delegate authority to take necessary action to protect students and staff from the spread of COVID-19, including potential school closures. The resolution follows state and federal emergency declarations and a directive from the San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools. The board will also take public comments on this agendized item.
- Resolution 20-10: Delegating authority to take necessary action to protect students and staff from COVID-19
- Public comment limited to agendized items, 3 minutes per speaker, 21 minutes per subject
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 25, 2020 at Brookside Elementary, 2962 Brookside Road, Stockton, CA
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by an open session. Key actions include voting on a resolution to join litigation against e-cigarette and vaping manufacturers, establishing the Lincoln Unified Adult School, and approving the 2019-20 Second Interim financial report. The board will also consider new policies on preschool education and lactation accommodation, and hear a report on the district's COVID-19 response.
- Resolution 20-07 authorizing litigation against e-cigarette and vaping manufacturers, including Juul, on a 20% contingency basis
- Establishment of the Lincoln Unified Adult School at 1700 Porter Way, Stockton, starting with Adult English classes in August 2020
- Approval of the 2019-20 Second Interim Report showing General Fund revenues of $104,494,826 and expenditures of $107,302,915 as of January 31, 2020
- Adoption of new Board Policy 5148.3 on Preschool/Early Childhood Education and Board Policy 4033 on Lactation Accommodation
- Consultant request for Micke Grove Zoo presentation to 3rd graders at Tully C. Knoles, paid $150 per classroom up to $450
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will meet in closed session for personnel and safety plan matters, then reconvene in open session. In open session, they will hear reports on a new facility, crisis/safety plan, and principal's update, and vote to approve the January 22, 2020 minutes and the January 2020 payment report.
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release, school site safety plan approval
- Update on new facility for John McCandless Charter School
- Approve minutes of January 22, 2020 regular board meeting
- Ratify payment report for January 1-31, 2020
- Personnel matters: employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session at 6:00 PM and open session at 7:30 PM at Claudia Landeen School. The board will consider consent items including consultant contracts, approve revisions to several board policies, and discuss expanding the summer school program. The agenda also includes recognition of a coach and a student, and public comment periods.
- Approve consultant requests: literacy coach Stacey Freeman (up to $8,000), grief counseling from Hospice of San Joaquin (no fee), and pit orchestra musicians (up to $550) for Lincoln High School spring musical
- Approve revisions to Board Policies BP 5021 (Noncustodial Parents), BP 6174 (Education for English Learners), and BP 4216 (Probationary/Permanent Status)
- First reading of new Board Policy BP 5148.3 (Preschool/Early Childhood Education)
- Approve addition of foundational literacy skills program for grades 1-2 to 2020 Summer School
- Approve Gift Report totaling $55,223.79 in donations
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by an open session. The board approved a tentative contract agreement with the California Schools Employees Association (CSEA) and unrepresented employees, including a 2.63% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2019. They also approved consent items, including study trips, consultant contracts, and a student body fund waiver for a hydration station.
- Approved 2.63% salary increase for CSEA and unrepresented employees, retroactive to July 1, 2019
- Approved study trips: Lincoln High softball to Chico ($1,741 lodging) and Sierra Middle School leadership to Santa Barbara ($650 per student)
- Approved consultants: Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat ($3,970), Education Hall LLC trauma training ($5,000/day, max $10,000), Ken Fitzgerald PBIS training ($4,500)
- Approved waiver of Board Policy 3452 to allow Village Oaks High School Student Council to purchase a hydration station (up to $2,500)
- Approved expulsion or other action on 7 student matters
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for personnel and student matters, followed by an open session. The main action item is adopting the Lincoln High School Course Catalog with several recommended changes, including aligning graduation requirements with CSU/UC language and adding or removing courses. The board will also take action on student matters, including expulsions and readmissions.
- Adopt Lincoln High School Course Catalog with changes (e.g., add Musical Theater, eliminate Photography I)
- Action on student matters: 5 cases (expulsions and readmission)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Public comment periods for closed session and agendized items
John McCandless Charter School
The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will review the progress of the school's relocation to 915 Rose Marie Lane, which was approved by the Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees on December 18, 2019. The board will also approve the timeline for developing the new three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the board will ratify the December payment report and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Approval of the timeline for the development of the new three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Update on the relocation of John McCandless Charter School to 915 Rose Marie Lane (currently Brookside Christian School)
- Ratification of the Business Office Payment Report
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting on October 16, 2019
- Approval of minutes from the Special Board Meeting on December 12, 2019
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025
The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session at 6:00 p.m. and open session at 7:30 p.m. The board will vote on a resolution to deny the Aspire Lincoln Charter School petition, approve the 2020 governance calendar, and handle routine consent items. A joint meeting with the John McCandless Charter Executive Board was cancelled.
- Resolution 20-01 to deny the Aspire Lincoln Charter School charter petition
- Approval of 2020 Board Governance Calendar
- Revisions to Board Bylaw 9150 on Student Board Members
- Ratification of December payment reports
- Approval of Gift Report totaling $6,524.78