Lincoln Unified School District public meetings in 2024

John McCandless Charter School

The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a president and vice president and adopting a 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also vote on a 1.07% ongoing salary increase and a 3% one-time payment for unrepresented charter employees, retroactive to July 1, 2024. Other action items include approving October meeting minutes, ratifying payment reports, and adopting the First Interim financial report.

• Annual election of Board President and Vice President/Clerk for 2025
• Proposed 1.07% ongoing salary increase plus 3% one-time payment for unrepresented charter employees
• Approval of the First Interim Report on the school's financial health
• Ratification of November 2024 payment reports
• Approval of personnel actions including employment, resignations, and leaves

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting to elect new officers and appoint committee chairs for the 2025 calendar year. The board also administered oaths of office to newly elected or re-elected trustees Brian Holdaway and Sandra Chan.

• Election of Bonnie Centers as Board President
• Election of Allyson Aranda as Vice President/Clerk
• Oath of Office for Trustees Brian Holdaway and Sandra Chan
• $3,980 payment to Josh Shipp productions LLC for Lincoln Elementary assembly
• $5,000 payment to Sharon Krull for afterschool program training

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified Board of Trustees will vote on naming a five-acre habitat restoration area at the Dr. Everett L. Low Support Services Center the "Thomas Uslan Habitat Restoration Project." The board will also consider authorizing requests for proposals for school and athletic photography services. Consent items include approving personnel matters, a physical education exemption, and a study trip for the boys varsity basketball team.

• Naming of the "Thomas Uslan Habitat Restoration Project" at the Dr. Everett L. Low Support Services Center
• Request for Proposals for elementary, middle, and high school photographer services
• Request for Proposals for high school athletic photographer services
• Approval of Notice of Completion for installation of turf at Lincoln High School
• Approval of an extended study trip for the Head Boys Varsity Basketball team to San Diego

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Board of Trustees is deciding on several extended study trips for high school and middle school students. The meeting also includes approvals for educational consultants and the ratification of various delegated district contracts.

• Approval of five student trips to Las Vegas, Santa Clara, and Anaheim
• Contract for Caitlin Loyd (The Learning Owl) for evaluations not to exceed $5,250
• Ratification of delegated contracts including Xerox, Alliant, and Point Quest Education
• Authorization to sell or dispose of surplus district property
• Closed session discussions on 8 student matters, including 6 expulsions

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting including a study session on School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA), a closed session for student expulsion cases and superintendent evaluation, and an open session. The board approved Resolution 24-36 authorizing emergency fire repair work at Colonial Heights Annex following a fire on October 12, 2024, and took action on student matters including expulsions.

• Approved Resolution 24-36 for emergency fire repair at Colonial Heights Annex (2016 Paloma Way, Stockton) after a fire destroyed two Tuff sheds and damaged a portable
• Study session on School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) presented by Executive Director Angela Katzakis and principals
• Closed session included 2 student expulsion cases and 1 anticipated litigation case
• Approved extended study trip for Lincoln High School students to Regional Honor Choir in Fresno, Nov 7-9, 2024, cost $598 per student
• Took action on 2 student matters (expulsions) as recommended by Administrative Hearing Panels

John McCandless Charter School

The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold a closed session to consider one student expulsion case, then reconvene in open session to act on that matter, approve minutes, personnel changes, payment reports, the 2025-26 LCAP development timeline, and the Prop 28 arts funding report. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Closed session: expulsion of one student
• Approve minutes from May 22 and September 25, 2024 meetings
• Approve employment, resignations, leaves, and other personnel matters
• Approve 2025-26 LCAP development timeline
• Ratify September 2024 payment report and approve Prop 28 Art and Music Annual Report

John McCandless Charter School

The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will consider adopting a policy to pay substitutes extra for the longer school day. The board will also vote on year-end financial statements, personnel actions, and a resolution for certificated service outside credential areas. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a public employee employment matter.

• Adopt BP 4121 JMC Temporary/Substitute Personnel with extra pay for longer school day
• Approve 2024-2025 Unaudited Actuals Year-End Financial Statements (Fund 09)
• Adopt Resolution 24-35 for certificated service outside credential area
• Ratify payment reports for June, July, and August (Fund 09)
• Approve personnel actions including employment, resignations, leaves

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board will hold public hearings on initial contract proposals for the 2024-2025 school year with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA). The board will also consider adopting Resolution 24-28 on sufficiency of instructional materials and hear an update on the SELPA special education funding and service model changes. Consent items include approval of consultant contracts, a study trip, and ratification of delegated contracts.

• Public hearing on initial contract proposal to CSEA for 2024-2025
• Public hearing on initial contract proposal to LUTA for 2024-2025
• Public hearing on Resolution 24-28: Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for 2024-25
• Consultant contracts: Amy Burns Merenda (up to $5,000 per IEE), Lonny Johnson/Ancient Artifacts, Cherry Tree Group ($99/person), David Scott (no cost)
• Resolution 24-26: Closing of Fund 40 (insurance proceeds from 2016 maintenance facility fire)

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The board will vote on revisions to district policies to align with updated federal Title IX regulations, which broaden protections against sex discrimination and harassment. It will also take action on two student matters (expulsion and rescinding a suspended expulsion) discussed in closed session. Consent items include approving contracts, personnel changes, and surplus property.

• Title IX policy revisions to comply with 2024 federal regulations
• Student matters: 1 expulsion case, 1 rescind suspended expulsion
• Consultant contracts up to $3,000 for speech assessments and a choral master class
• Ratification of delegated contracts including AMS.NET, excess cyber liability, and therapy services
• Engineering and Construction Academy scholarships totaling $5,500 for tools and tuition

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will vote on revisions to Board Policy 9150 to accommodate a second student trustee, following a petition and subcommittee work. The board will also consider consent items including a speech therapy consultant contract not to exceed $84,320, approval of study trips for Lincoln High School students, and ratification of numerous delegated contracts. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and student matters, and an open session featuring diploma awards for summer graduates and a presentation on early childhood education.

• Vote on revisions to BP 9150 to add a second student board member
• Consultant contract with Speak Life Speech Services, INC. up to $84,320 for special education speech services
• Approval of Lincoln High School senior trip to Disneyland Grad Night (approx. $500/student) and CASL State Conference trip ($550/student)
• Claim settlement of $6,269.39 to Sunbelt for damage to rented equipment at stadium
• Ratification of 25+ delegated contracts including police services, special education, and technology agreements

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

This is a special meeting of the Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the board convening in closed session to discuss legal matters and negotiations with the superintendent. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled for open session.

• Closed session includes conference with legal counsel and labor negotiations with the superintendent (unrepresented employee).
• Public comment is limited to items on the agenda; no discussion by the board during public comment.
• The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2024.

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will vote on revisions to Board Policy 9150 to add a second student trustee from Village Oaks High School, who would receive a $1,000 scholarship. The board will also adopt the annual Mello-Roos tax rates for two community facilities districts, including a $99 per single-family dwelling rate for Brookside. Other action items include approving the Lincoln High School Student Handbook, the 2024-2025 board site visit schedule, and revisions to policies on uniform complaint procedures and bloodborne pathogen exposure control.

• Revisions to BP 9150 to add a second student trustee from Village Oaks High School with a $1,000 scholarship
• Resolution 24-22 adopting the 2024-25 Mello-Roos tax rate of $99 per single-family dwelling for CFD 1995-1 (Brookside)
• Resolution 24-23 adopting the 2024-25 Mello-Roos tax roll for CFD #1 (1991 Election)
• Approval of the Lincoln High School Student Handbook
• Ratification of delegated contracts including agreements with Sky Mountain, CSUC, and others

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on several items, including adopting a policy on mobile communication devices and approving consent items. The board will also discuss information from a study session on cell phone use in schools and consider revisions to the student conduct policy.

• Adopt BP 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices, limiting cell phone use during instructional time
• Approve revisions to BP 5131 Conduct
• Ratify delegated contracts with vendors including City of Stockton, SJCOE, and LUXBUS
• Reject claim #639308 against the district
• Approve gift report totaling $21,280.30

John McCandless Charter School

The Executive Board will review California School Dashboard local indicators and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The meeting also includes actions regarding personnel matters, previous meeting minutes, and the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget.

• Approval of March 6, 2024, and May 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of California School Dashboard local indicators
• Approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Personnel matters including employment, resignations, and leaves
• Ratification of the Payment Report

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with public hearings on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and the final Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will listen to public comments but will not discuss items; adoption is scheduled for the regular meeting on June 26, 2024. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comment rules, and reports.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget adoption (budget available for review, attached as 24-25 Budget.pdf)
• Public hearing on LCFF/LCAP (final LCAP available for review, attached as LUSD 24-25 LCAP Draft.pdf)
• Public comment limited to agendized items, 3 minutes per speaker
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special work study session to discuss the Lincoln Education Alignment Project (LEAP) and the district's partnership with Orenda Education. Superintendent Dextraze will present materials used in the 2023-2024 school year and outline work planned for 2024-2025. The board will also take public comment on agendized items and hold a discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Study session on LEAP and Orenda Education partnership
• Public comment limited to agendized items, 2 minutes per speaker
• Next regular meeting set for June 26, 2024, at Beverly Holt Boardroom

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special work study session to learn about research and anecdotal reports on the impacts of smartphone usage on students and learning in classrooms. Superintendent Dextraze will share information and recommendations for consideration, followed by board and cabinet discussion. Public comment is limited to agendized items only.

• Study session on cell phone use during instructional time
• Superintendent Dextraze to present information and recommendations
• Public comment limited to agendized items, 2 minutes per speaker
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on May 31, 2024, with a closed session for student matters and personnel issues, followed by an open session. The board approved several consent items and business services actions, including emergency repairs at Riverbrook Early Childhood Center, a piggyback purchase for a food cart, and change orders for construction projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 24-16 for emergency repair work at Riverbrook Early Childhood Center due to water intrusion from May 1 rain.
• Approved Resolution 24-17 to piggyback with Sweetwater Union High School District to purchase a Quick Cafe Standard with Awning and Daffodil Food Cart for $66,945.83.
• Approved Change Order #3 for Lincoln High School Modular Building project for restroom ADA renovations at $222,401.
• Approved Change Order #1 for Village Oaks Center Paving Project for new Boardroom sound equipment at $179,619.
• Approved consultant Dr. Gale Gork (Kids Kan INC.) for professional development at $4,000 per session from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

John McCandless Charter School

The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will review a draft of the 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), approve minutes, personnel actions, and payment reports, and hear public comments.

• Review draft 2024-25 LCAP (third year of 3-year plan)
• Approve minutes of March 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Approve employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments, and other personnel matters
• Ratify April payment report
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release and employment of consulting teacher

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider routine consent items including a consultant contract for occupational therapy reviews, personnel changes, payment reports, and petty cash funds. They will also recognize student achievements and hear public comments.

• Closed session: student expulsion cases (2), litigation, superintendent evaluation
• Consultant contract: Dr. Ernest Almendarez, $2,500 annual fee plus $150/hour, max $20,000
• Ratify payment reports for April 1-30, 2024
• Approve petty cash funds totaling $575
• Recognize 80 seniors for State Seal of Biliteracy

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to evaluate the Superintendent's performance, followed by an open session that includes a governance leadership workshop led by CSBA consultant Dr. Sepideh Yeoh. The board will recap the workshop and identify next steps. Public comment is limited to agendized items only.

• Closed session: Superintendent performance evaluation (Gov. Code 54957(b))
• Governance Leadership Workshop with Dr. Sepideh Yeoh, CSBA consultant
• Public comment on agendized items only, 3-minute limit per speaker
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on the initial contract proposal from the Lincoln Unified Teachers Association (LUTA), allowing public comment. The board will also take action on student matters, including expulsions and readmission, and approve consent items such as consultant contracts, personnel changes, and surplus property declarations.

• Public hearing on LUTA initial contract proposal
• Action on student matters: 4 cases (3 expulsions, 1 readmission)
• Consultant contracts: Tom Coyan ($45/hr, max $1,125) for Lincoln High musical; Evie Ladin ($750) for John R. Williams assembly
• Ratification of delegated contracts including WhiteCastle Tours, CalECSE Network MOU, Summer 2024 Camp
• Surplus district property declaration and disposal

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, student matters, and potential litigation. In open session, the board heard a public hearing on the CSEA's initial contract proposal, recognized students and staff, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, consultant contracts, payment ratification, and a facilities fee waiver for a youth football camp.

• Public hearing on CSEA initial contract proposal for 2024-2025
• Approved consultant contracts: California Weekly Explorer ($907), Stanislaus County Office of Education (up to $1,000), Hearing Conservation Associates ($520/testing day)
• Ratified payment report for March 1-31, 2024
• Approved waiver of facility fees for Brandin Cooks Football Camp at Lincoln High Stadium on May 19, 2024
• Approved gift report totaling $35,726.00

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, student expulsions, and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will vote on adopting new textbooks for several courses, creating two new delivery driver positions, and taking action on 17 student disciplinary cases. They will also consider ratifying delegated contracts and approving a waiver for Lincoln High School to purchase a movie license and spotlights.

• Adoption of new textbooks for Spanish, AP Physics, Health, AP Government, Biology, and K-8 Math.
• Creation of two new delivery driver positions at an estimated annual cost of $53,772.
• Action on 17 student expulsion cases.
• Ratification of delegated contracts, including Boomers, Premier Food Safety, and Stifel Engagement.
• Waiver of Board Policy 3452 to allow Lincoln High School to purchase a movie license and two spotlights for approximately $6,628.85.

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Board of Trustees met in a regular session that included a closed session for personnel, expulsion, and labor matters. In open session, the board recognized music students and staff, approved the consent agenda (including personnel matters, contracts, and a payment report), ratified an emergency gas leak repair at Lincoln High School, accepted a $6,000 gift, took action on student matters, and voted on a CSBA Delegate Assembly ballot.

John McCandless Charter School

The John McCandless Charter School Executive Board will meet in closed session to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release, then reconvene in open session. The board will also consider consent items including approving January meeting minutes, personnel matters, and ratifying payment reports for February 2024.

• Closed session on public employee discipline, dismissal, release
• Approve minutes of joint meeting of January 17, 2024
• Approve employment, resignations, leaves, releases, assignments, and other personnel matters
• Ratify payment report for February 1-29, 2024

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on several items, including approving resolutions to refund up to $20 million in general obligation bonds and to purchase twelve Xerox copy machines for $77,911. The board will also consider consent items such as consultant requests, personnel matters, and contract ratifications, and will hear reports on school safety plans and the facility master plan.

• Resolution 24-05 authorizes up to $20,000,000 in 2024 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refinance 2012 and 2014 bonds, saving taxpayers an estimated $2 million
• Resolution 24-04 authorizes purchase of twelve Xerox copy machines via NASPO piggyback contract for $77,911.00
• Consultant requests include a free BMX assembly at Lincoln High School and paid music ensemble performances ($200 each, max $600 per consultant)
• Variable Term Waiver request for a certificated staff member to fill an immediate staffing need
• Closed session includes student matters (2 expulsions, 2 readmission denials) and comprehensive school safety plans

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Board of Trustees approved a culinary workshop contract and a Sierra Middle School music trip to Disneyland. The meeting also included reports on student safety tools and the recognition of several students for academic and artistic achievements.

• Approved culinary workshop contract with LIFT Enrichment Inc. not to exceed $250,000
• Approved Sierra Middle School music trip to Disneyland for approximately 70 students
• Ratified a gift report totaling $21,947.00 in donations
• Approved establishment of a 1.0 Full-time Equivalent Cook Manager position
• Discussed update on STOPit Solutions mobile reporting application

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a work study session. Led by CSBA Consultant Dr. Sepideh Yeoh, the session focuses on reviewing the Board Self Evaluation and setting goals based on those results.

• Study session with CSBA Consultant Dr. Sepideh Yeoh regarding Board Self Evaluation

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Board of Trustees and the John McCandless Charter School Executive Board are conducting a joint meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on the Dual Language Program, an annual audit report, and several administrative approvals.

• Resolution 24-01: School Board Recognition Month
• Presentation of the 2022-23 Lincoln Unified School District annual audit
• John McCandless Charter School Mid-Year LCAP report
• Ratification of delegated contracts including an alarm permit for JMC
• Closed session discussion regarding student matters and personnel

Imported Meetings: 2007- 2025

The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special work study session to hear a presentation from Orenda Education on the findings and recommendations of a district-wide equity study. The session includes public comment on agendized items, audience questions, and board discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled; the next regular meeting is set for January 17, 2024.

• Presentation of district-wide equity study findings and recommendations by Orenda Education
• Public comment limited to agendized items, 2 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject
• Audience and invited guests may ask questions of presenters
• Board and Cabinet discussion with Orenda team on the report
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024 at Beverly Holt Boardroom