Moved into closed session at 5:07

Reporting back from Closed Session and no action was taken.

Kalia - Mindful messenger set tone by having Board take a mindful minute together.

Erin Banks - With Group Pali High Parents Care.  Expressed concern that we are in the Orange Tier and school was ill-prepared to open school on time.  Discussed previous comment that child is suffering and can't even communicate anymore.  She stated that this was heartbreaking..  Pali High has let these kids down and it is imperative to get these kids back in school with teachers teaching in front of school.  Hopes that there are plans made for the fall as soon as possible.  But in addition, we should have been back in class already and we should work together to do the best for our children.

Anhilika - 93 alumni and Sr. Faculty member in the art dept.  Wanted to celebrate the school's opportunity to do right by Pali via renewable energy..  Discussed Pali's mission statement and the impact of teachers empowered her as a student.  She spoke to advocate for the Board to approve things that align with our mission statement.

Steve Engleman - AP Envio teacher.  Spoke to advocate for the renewable energy being proposed by the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force.  Reiterated that climate change is real and with us and we need to take every opportunity we have to stop it.  Discussed Pali's current energy use and urged the Board to approve the Task Force's proposal.

Amanda - Sophomore Human Rights Watch Student Task Force - Group of students working to make Pali 100% renewable energy.  She discussed climate change and urged the Board to consider the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force resolution.

Kiera Garcia - Part of the student task force.  Reiterated comments made by Amanda.  Hoping resolution will help the school save money and wanted to share her support of the resolution being presented to the Board.

Jennifer Solomon - Please include zoom link for the BOT meetings in reminder of zoom meetings

D Suarez - UTLA at Pali is not UTLA at LAUSD so their plans don't need to fit what LAUSD UTLA need to do.  S Klima and D Suarez have been working with parents and there isn't anything that has been proposed from the administration that they have rejected.  They also have proposals/suggestions to getting back onto campus.  These discussions need to happen now as June is looming.  Plan to return to normal needs to be happening now and continue to communicate moving forward with urgency.

Lynn Healy - I hope all Pali High teachers will now resume teaching from Pali now that vaccine availability is high and COVID cases are low.  This will allow students who are still fearful of COVID while showing a good faith commitment to bringing students back to campus for in person learning.

Dr. Magee presented with D Parcell - Dr. Magee thanked everyone for being with us and understands how important this issue is to community and Administration is 100% on board with comments made tonight.  Administration is committed to think about what is in the best interest of our school community, what best serves the needs of Pali students.  Acknowledged the various issues that Pali students and families are dealing with.  Asked to remember that we are a public school and bring in students from over 100 zip codes and need to ensure that the school is equitably addressing the needs of all Pali students.  Goal is 100% in person learning in the fall with contingencies and are currently working on plans to ensure that we are able to do so.  Presentation reviewed, discussed and stands as submitted.

J Fahn asked about possibilities for the end of the year and P Magee stated that they will be working with labor partners to see what can be done.

S Margiotta noted that the phased in hybrid plans reference % occupancy rates in the various colored tiers and noted that this is not part of the LA County Department of Public Health Guidelines for the K-12 School Reopening Guidelines.  D Parcell acknowledged that this was correct.  He was asked to update the "Roadmap" to reflect current guidance in anticipation of the next task force meeting and he agreed to do so acknowledging that it would only pertain to the latter part of the "Roadmap" since the school had progressed through the initial phases already.

D Suarez noted that this is the first time the labor partners were seeing this presentation.  Stressed need to get a bargaining date set up asap to review this and present it to their members.  P Magee asked whether if the Governor clears everything for schools to open that their constituents would not be ready to go with that.  D Suarez stated that he would think that they are but that they don't make those decisions.

B Clarke commented that she appreciated the clear communication and stressed the challenges of teaching in a zoom in a room.  Also noted that if we go back to a regular schedule teaching in person it would be difficult to teach students remotely.

Erin Banks commented that the issue that there isn't a date set for negotiations was concerning.  Was hoping that this would be eminent.  Asked for clarity as to what will happen when Newsom removes the Tiers in June.  Looking for communication and plans for what will be happening for the rest of the year and in the fall.

Lisa Wood - Parent to 2 current students.  Wanted to reiterate what Erin stated and is a former educator and union member.  Thrilled to see current presentation.  But also alarmed by the lack of communication between Administration and bargaining units.  She feels that the lack of communication is gross negligence.  It is extremely disappointing and begs the school to get these conversations started so that school opens in the fall.

Sylvia Karlan - She agrees with Lisa and was very happy to hear from Dr. Magee that the plan is to fully re-open in the fall.  Is the plan to re-open still contingent on the teachers?  If that is the case has anything changed.  She understands the stress on the teachers but also points to the stress this puts on the students.

Dr. Magee discussed Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy which is set to be implemented on June 15, 2021.  Taskforce is discussing issues if we are not allowed to re-open due to new guidance and those do need to be negotiated.  The resolution is the intent to fully reopen in the fall with kids caught up and back on track with assistance of summer school intervention.  Resolution presented and discussed.  

R Tenan Snow and C Lee reviewed summer school program presentation.  Traditionally for the last 9 years summer school has been online via Acellas with students coming on campus as desired and testing occurs on site.  It was clarified that additional teachers have been hired to support expanded summer school options and still looking to hire some additional teachers.  It was also clarified that students who have not completed their required courses to graduate traditionally do not participate in the Graduation Ceremony and the same will hold true this year.. Presentation was reviewed, discussed and stands as submitted.  It was clarified that if students want to take summer school for reasons other than credit recovery they should reach out to their individual counsellors to find options not offered at PCHS.  

Dolphin Leadership Academy was not presented.  G Stewart discussed Link Crew.  Presentation reviewed and discussed.

I Gill reported that ASB had a successful Jr. Fundraiser.  Fun for kids to come back for B2C program and then go to the village.  Elections for the past month for ASB.  To be finalized soon.  SPIRIT week online was super fun.  Cohort doing scavenger hunt on campus.  Upcoming:  denim day.  Trying to bring all cohorts together socially distanced.  Reviewed upcoming Senior events.  Sr. Picnic, Prom, Yearbook signing and graduation.  Reviewed Student Survey.  Working with Mental Health Team to integrate mental health services to try to provide better access to students who may be suffering.

Worked to consolidate written parent report.  Reviewed and stands as submitted.

There are 2 additions to the Classified Employees.  K Fudderman & A Stewart.  They were welcomed.  Shout out to J Ramirez and G Stewart, K Cox.  Return to campus is going well.  Food service is going well and security are helpful.  Facility looks great and office staff working hard to prepare for coming semester.

Reviewed and stands as submitted.  Teachers are excited to be back (approximately 40) plus 10 teachers/aids in special ed day program.  Thanked everyone for working with certificated staff as we work through these challenging times.

J Rauschuber thinks we have gotten through the worst of it and moving into a better year next year.  Concerned that 1/2 the Board is leaving and there are things that we have started need to get finished before new Board starts:  Negotiations, Lifetime Health Benefits, and a VAPA Theater.  He would love to see Board adopt a resolution to support that Theater as well as to support the student lead renewable energy initiative.

Reviewed and stands as submitted.  Pleased that employees have told HR about plans for fall so they can plan accordingly.  SISC rates will be increased 1-4% for next year.  Kaiser, vision and dental remains the same.

Reviewed and stands as submitted.

Reviewed and stands as submitted. PCHS Fund has decided to suspend additional fundraising for this school year due to the tenor of PCHS parents.  However, planning for a re-invigorated annual giving campaign next year.  60 Anniversary committee met and there is a new logo.  Oct. 2021 will be anniversary month.  Events will be planned around the homecoming:  dates TBD.  60th Anniversary video is in progress.  Community wide BBQ planned for all alumni and students to be coordinated with a PCHS football game.

Reviewed and stands as submitted.  Highlighted the LTSP Committee and LCAP plan.

Reports reviewed and stands as submitted.  School will be ordering caps and gowns for all graduating Seniors.  Students need to make sure they get in their sizes.

Appreciative of many Board members comments of positivity and she is encouraged.  The Board is all pulling in the same direction.  Encourage Board to finish the work that it started so that the new Board can take things to the next level.

As an educator, the school still has work to do with equity and all stakeholders work to raise our students to lead the country in the right direction.  We have had a lot of robust conversations which have lead us in positive directions.

Meeting minutes as submitted.  S Margiotta highlighted the Transportation Scholarship approval in the amount of $182,000.  In addition, the committee reviewed and approved Chartwell's Food Service contract with the goal of CBO negotiating a percent increase lower than 4.4%.

Final Actuarial report was reviewed at the meeting on March 19, 2021.  Provided path to expand benefits to all employees, continue with current plan or dissolving program.  Regardless of option chosen it will require a larger financial commitment than has been done in the last few years.  Moving forward he will work with bargaining units to determine what they feel is the best path moving forward.  He will then bring this to LTSP to discuss and then to Budget and Finance Committee to vet and make proposals.  There is no current timeline on meeting with bargaining units.  Investment Committee pending as Administration focused on re-opening of the school.

E Hirsch thanked the new Board members who will be serving. 

Election Committee is recommending the following:  Dara Williams - Community Seat 1 year remaining on term.  Sara Margiotta- Community Seat all stakeholders.  Jack Seltzer -Community Seat PCHS employees.  Maggie Nance - ASB Student Elected Representative.  Lisa Saxon - Faculty Representative.  Monica Batts-King - Parent Representative

Committee met and discussed the following issues:  bell schedule and should it incorporate the new late start at 8:30 am vs. maintaining old bell schedule and then having to change when law changes, adding advisory periods which include instructional minutes for life skills/executive functioning discussed, tutoring/mentoring to address learning gaps, teacher incentives to increase moral so that teachers return enthusiastic after the challenges of the last year.  It was noted by S Klima that many of these issues are negotiation issues and therefore next meeting has been postponed pending direction on how Board would like committee to help steer negotiations or advise with recommendations.  Looking for more direction from Board for May 20, 2021 meeting.

D Parcell planning for next year with Transportation.  Scholarship application running now and new deadline is Monday, May 3 to align with application deadline.   311 signed up for buses so far on track to be consistent with historical ridership.  Applications for scholarships is down which he thinks is related to an application delay issue as well as communication.  Anticipates scholarships to also be consistent with historical rates.  Discussed vetting process of Budget and Finance Committee of scholarship process.  Noted that last year's scholarship approved amount was $192,000 vs. $182,000 but school has applied for a grant in the amount to $10,000 to Boosters to offset the difference.

Reviewed and stands as submitted.

Cafeteria update for 2020/2021 school year was reviewed and stands as submitted.  It was noted that their revenue was impacted from eLearning and not expected to "break even" this year.  Prior year's cafeteria budget/actuals 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 were reviewed.  There is a projected 4.2% increase in cost of meals (cost per meal $4.15 vs $3.98) for the 2021/2022 school year.

CARS Application reviewed and stands as submitted.  It was noted that this was reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee but not voted on.  There was Committee consensus to present this application to the Board for approval.

Reviewed and stands as submitted.  New devices have been received and will be ready to roll out with the new school year.  We have enough devices to deploy devices and collect old devices that need to be retired under the school's current technology program with students bringing their own devices.

2019/2020 Audit finding reviewed.  It was noted that when students transition to Virtual Academy they need to sign/date a master agreement with signatures/dates from the student, parents and school's certificated employee.  This year there were over 50 students enrolled in the program which triggered an automatic review by the auditor.  A sample size of 10% was selected and master files and agreements were reviewed.  It was noted that some of these were missing signatures and were dated after the start of the agreement.  Therefore any days where the student was in school prior to the date of the last signature to not qualify for ADA.  Finance Department met with the Virtual Academy Administration and put an action plan into place as outlined in the posted noted Corrective Action plan.  In addition, all master agreements for 2020/2021 and we are in 100% compliance.  

It was noted that this master agreement was non in-person instruction.

C Lee noted that administration has weighed in on the Grade Appeal Policy and Procedures and it is been a very good collaborative process.  Grade appeals this semester there will only be 4 which is good.  2 have been going on and there may be 1-2 more.  The speaks to the teachers who have been involved in the grade appeal process, the administration and the parents who have been willing to be involved in the grade appeal process.  He also gave John credit for tackling this and working with C Lee to come to compromise and consensus.  J Rauschuber concurred with C Lee's comments.  J Rauschuber presented the new Grade Appeal Policy and Procedure.  

Reviewed and stands as submitted

Izzy Gill and student taskforce presented 100% clean renewable energy sources with focus on environmental justice and equity by 2025.  Izzy Gill, Peter Garff, Madison Leiberman, Natalia Wyss, and Angel Macario-Flores presented.  They are all part of the Human Rights Watch Task Force.  Posted resolution was reviewed and discussed.  Recommendations were made for Resolution language to be consistent with the goal of looking into the feasibility of PCHS implementing a renewable energy initiative, evaluating PCHS energy use with hopes to look at ways to reduce this and to add renewable energy to the curriculum of the school. .  Will be discussed further with the taskforce and submitted to the Board for a vote at next month's meeting.

Next meeting May 18, 2021 at 5 pm.

Meeting adjourned at 9:48 pm