No public comment made.

P Garff reported they are doing class bonding events among the ASB.  He thanked Mr. Parcell and other administrators for assistance with Graduation.  He also reported that they brought in kittens for finals week which was very successful.

J Fahn reported that parents are curious about what is going to happen regarding the fencing. M Batts-King noted that she had nothing to report.  As a parent she stated that she was very pleased with graduation and everything went very smoothly.  She thanked the Administration and Dr. Magee for their efforts.  She also suggested an earlier graduation start time in the future.

L Saxon reported that there are some concerns regarding security and how summer hours are being assigned.  Staff would feel more comfortable if there is security who recognizes faculty as they arrive on campus.

B King discussed her efforts to get feedback regarding the Unrepresented Classified Staff and she has encouraged these individuals to attend.  However, she reported that these individuals have declined to come stating that they are uncomfortable attending BOT meetings.  She notes that additional efforts to have them attend will work towards our efforts towards diversity, equity and inclusion.  She feels like this Board seat has less "power" than the parent and teacher BOT seats although she believes that this is not the Board's intent.  One comment she received noted that this individual needed assistance and wanted school to work together to support one and other vs. representing individual perspectives.  D Williams also encouraged everyone to attend the goal setting meetings as this is a safe space to have additional input.  She also discussed her fiduciary responsibility as a Board member not to only represent her perspective but she does draw on her experiences as parent.  She also noted that comments/concerns can be submitted to a Board member in confidentiality to ensure that any concern are addressed appropriately.  B King also discussed possibility of seeking out comments and insight from unrepresented classified staff.

B Clarke reviewed the report and stands as submitted.  B King noted that the map presented during the Active Shooter drill includes all of the push bar gates are open at all times which can be used in the event of an emergency.

P Jaffee noted that report stands as submitted.  L Saxon thanked her for hard work and asked how often she will continue to support the new HR Director.  P Jaffee reported that she would work closely with the new HR Director for onboarding and then available for consultation for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year.

D Parcell noted that report stands as submitted.

M Rawson noted that report stands as submitted.  He thanked all Board members who are ending their terms and specifically thanked D Williams.

JP Herrera noted that the report stands as submitted.

P Magee noted that report stands as submitted.  She addressed the technology questions and reported that they are looking for an Ed Tech Coordinator who can spearhead the Ed Tech Plan and work on a revised plan as requested by B&F.  She is hopeful to have solid updates in August with a plan in place.  She noted that school is reviewing current policies and making updates and will be bringing those and new policies to Board for review and approval.  They are planning on a more stable upcoming school year and are making plans for this.  She also thanked the exiting Board of Trustee members during a very challenging time.  M Nance asked about Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and asked about the level of accountability to which students will be held.  P Magee reported that this new plan does include more consequences while still being mindful of mental health.  She noted that the plan is trying to personalize this to Pali in order to support teachers and the other PCHS faculty.  M Nance emphasized the need to for students to face real consequences in order to learn and develop into responsible adults.  She also stated that she hopes that student cheating is included in this new plan.  P Magee concurred and this will be addressed with PBIS.  L Saxon also noted that vandalism should be addressed during student orientation for the 2022/2023 school year.  She also stressed that parents need to understand the importance of testing and not allowing their students to "opt out" of this testing.  P Magee thanked her for this suggestion and noted that this will be included with student and parent orientation.

B King, J Roepel and B Guy (parent) reviewed the materials as submitted.  She noted committee was created to do what was best for the school including investigating the fencing (safety, reason why it is there).  She reported that the fencing is in place for safety and security.  Committee is recommending that the school and BOT revisit the way in which they approach the fencing and improve upon it.  B Guy thanked B King for all of her hard work.  She also believes that fencing needs to remain not just to address safety but vandalism and homeless individuals coming onto campus.  Committee is recommending an entire plan for access and entry to the school (as included in the proposal) including a study of Bowdoin to improve safety of this space.  The recommendation is that there are deterrents to discourage individuals from coming onto campus.  J Roepel concurred with committee's assessment regarding the continued need for fencing.  Current aesthetics could be improved but school also needs to update their security plan.  B King noted that committee is planning on perusing a grant to implement plan making sure it is in line with local, state and federal guidelines.  J Fahn appreciated B King's research but doesn't understand how current fencing is not a fire hazard.  She also dislikes the aesthetics.   B King did say committee addressed the fire hazard risk as their first task noting that there are push bar gates at the front of the school noting that training needed to be and has been done.  She also noted that committee is working with Administration on communication so there isn't panic and confusion.  D Williams asked about the location of the fences on Bowdoin asking whether they could be extended further down Bowdoin.  B King noted that the goal of the plan is to make the school feel more open and welcoming but need to create fields of site to look out for unusual behavior.  B King clarified that the architect does not have a cost of the project yet, just cost of his proposal but he is open to working towards most efficient solution and will present several options.  She also clarified that the grant is a 50:50 match and funds may not be available for a year post approval.  L Saxon asked whether part of the proposal includes a traffic plan for Bowdoin and B King noted that it is in the proposal.  L Saxon noted that part of the safety plan should include parent training regarding student drop off and pick up to ensure that this is done safely.  B King also noted that there is potential funding available if some current grant money could be reallocated.  M Nance discussed fencing noting those individuals committee cited who were in in favor of fencing (i.e. law enforcement, etc.) would be.  She doesn't feel like students, teachers and parents were asked for their input regarding this topic.  B King noted that all of these stakeholders are represented on the Safety and Security Committee.  M Nance also discussed PCHS prior to the fencing noting that it was a place for community and now it feels like a locked fortress and feels unwelcoming due to protocols and current culture of campus.  B King noted that this is part of the conversation which is happening now and will work with Dr. Magee towards making the school feel more welcoming noting that the architect works on the psychology of space.  J Roepel also noted that the fencing prevent crimes of opportunity and that the Administration is in favor of fencing.  M Batts-King concurred with M Nance and doesn't feel her children are safer with the fencing.  She doesn't believe that fencing makes PCHS safer and discussed school shootings looking at who is committing the crimes (students) and evaluating the areas where schools may need a more secure campus (gangs, etc.) vs. a high school in Pacific Palisades.  She also believes that homeless is a city-wide problem and we shouldn't have fences to prevent this.  She also discussed the egress issue as well as parent and teacher disapproval of the current fencing.  She also discussed the students who leave campus through the emergency exits.  B King noted that it is not the security team's job to stop students from leaving.  She agreed that this needs to be addressed but acknowledged that fences are not designed to keep students on campus.  They are a deterrent.  B Clarke expressed her desire for the campus to feel more inclusive and believes that this should be discussed with faculty and students.  P Magee also thanked B King for spearheading this committee and to the rest of the committee for all of their time on this and being so reflective about how things are addressed and concurred with the comments regarding making the school campus feel inclusive.  D Williams asked about whether the architectural feels could be budgeted in the 2022/2023 school year and S Margiotta noted that it could be included in the budget and/or use one time funding to cover these costs.  She also noted that adding a date to the fence motion makes it a priority.  She also noted that it is possible to adjust the date with which the fences should come down.  She noted that she does not like the fence but also highlighted the importance of fencing requirements for all new school construction.  She also expressed need for campus to feel more inviting especially post COVID restrictions and asked the Administration to look to do this.  B King also noted that schools are on alert as soft targets until Nov. 2022.  P Magee supports the committee's position and it is her recommendation to follow the committee's position.  B King clarified that the architect should be ready to provide potential options by Sept. 2022.  P Garff noted that the students dislike the fences as they stand but understand that they do agree that alternative safety measures need to be put into place to protect students/staff.

S Margiotta stated that meeting minutes stand as submitted.  She also reported that committee successfully created the 2022/2023 PCHS budget which will be presented by JP Herrera and are recommending it to the Board for approval.

T Wilson stated that they continue to collaborate with our health partners to update guidelines moving into the summer and will continue to follow guidelines moving into next school year.  PCHS now using response testing using rapid tests provided to us by LAUSD for anyone with symptoms and those who have been exposed.  They are also working to ensure that they have insurance for everyone who will be tested at the testing center so there are no costs to PCHS.  Currently summer policy will be in place through July 31, 2022.  P Magee doesn't believe that there will be continued testing moving into fall and is optimistic that they are moving into a new phase.  It was also noted that isolation protocol is still in place for those who test positive for COVID.  Current isolation protocols were discussed.  It was noted that mandatory testing is no longer the current protocol and the school is currently only doing symptom checks prior to allowing individuals on campus.  School is continuing to follow county and LAUSD COVID requirements and will be re-evaluating procedures prior to the start of the school year.

P Magee noted that report stands as submitted.

P Magee clarified some specifics regarding specific courses.  She noted that this is a Math Placement Policy is required and part of the Ed Code.  She reported that she is aware that this has been seen by the math dept in conjunction with M Ianessa.  Ms. Hatashi stated that the policy as presented in its final form was not presented to the entire department noting that there are pieces where she believes the wording in not precise enough and/or are "clunky".  She noted that they have been discussing this but the dept. has not seen the current policy in it's final form.  D Williams asked whether this could be delayed, and Dr. Magee noted that this could be worked on over the summer with the teachers in hopes of having something in place for the start of the school year.  Dr. Magee will work on corrections, and it was noted that teachers come back before the August Board meeting and can be shared with Dept. when they return.  She also clarified that PCHS does have a Math Placement Policy in place and this just has more information in it.  Administration will work with teachers to ensure that there is a revised policy in place in anticipation of an August return to school.  

Dr. Magee reviewed the AP Policy noting that it has been reviewed by Academic Accountability, LTSP and Dept. Chairs.  She also reported that this was originally discussed in 2019.  B Clarke noted that this issue was brought up by 1-2 parents who had concerns re: the # of AP courses.  A discussion regarding this ensued.  It was noted that this is a "recommendation" and additional AP courses could be taken by a student with discussions with parents and their counselors.  L Saxon believes that this didn't go to Academic Accountability in its final form.  She also discussed Seniors who take AP courses 1st semester with the intention of dropping them 2nd semester.  Counselors should work with students to have them continue on with the AP courses 2nd semester.  B Clarke expressed concern that students might not know that they could take additional AP courses if they believe that this is what students need to be doing.  She noted that this needs to be clearly communicated.  She also discussed the financial impact and savings of going into colleges with AP credits.  Dr. Ngo noted that AA had discussions but the final policy didn't come through AA.  She noted that the committee was looking for data to address the need for this policy and since this information is confidential it could not be provided.  P Garff noted that there was a Student Concern meeting and students were against a mandate they were interested in having a "recommendation" to support those students who opt not to take additional AP courses.  The challenges associated with dropping AP courses were discussed.  The importance of ensuring that the College Center shares this AP Policy with schools in their recommendations so that colleges were aware of the school policy and consider it when reviewing applicants.

D Parcell reviewed the quad modernization project update.  Project continues to be refined as additional feedback is obtained.  He noted that M Rawson is trying to identify additional donors who might be interested in helping fund the project.  He reported that students were in favor of the artificial turf.  M Nance discussed the artificial turf and D Parcell noted that it will be more resilient and could be used as a better outside space.  P Magee noted that donor's original intent was seating and plan developed out of conversations with students.  It was clarified that the survey went out to all students.  The longevity of the turf was also discussed and D Parcell estimated it was a 10 year replacement cycle.  L Saxon noted that decision shouldn't be made based upon 1 student survey.  J Fahn noted that the artificial turf is more "painful" and should be a consideration.  She also noted that the particles used under the turf were carcinogenic and D Parcell noted that this is no longer an issue with the current pads.  M Batts-King noted that cheer doesn't have a place to practice other than the quad and that artificial turf should take this into consideration.  B King noted that the idea was to use this space as a convertible outside space.  D Parcell clarified that this was not truly the case but it can be used in that respect.

Reviewed by JP Herrera and it stands as submitted.

2022-2023 budget was reviewed by JP Herrera who thanked the Budget and Finance Committee for their work.  Report stands as submitted.

JP Herrera reviewed the Insurance Policy and stands as submitted.  He noted that this was not reviewed by the B&F Committee as it was not received in time to submit for B&F June Committee meeting.  However, monies was budgeted for this and the amount is in the approved budget.

J Roepel reviewed the Zoom Contract and it stands as submitted.  It was noted that this was reviewed by B&F Committee and is recommending it to the Board.

D Williams noted that the evaluation is done and has been sent to Dr. Magee.  This will be reviewed in closed session tonight with Dr. Magee.

JP discussed the interviewing process for the Director of Human Resources position.  P Jaffee noted that candidate has been a Principal in El Segundo and an AP teacher previously as well as a middle school counselor.  She come with high recommendations from Superintendent and former HR director in El Segundo.  She has also been involved with negotiations.  Hiring committee was very impressed by her and B King noted that she was on committee and enjoyed meeting her.

JP discussed contract and noted that Brian Banducci will be a good fit for the school coming with Charter experience.  He comes highly recommended by previous employers.  He has a lot of knowledge in many different areas and will be a great addition to PCHS.

Dr. Magee discussed the Collective Bargaining process and thanked UTLA for their hard work on getting to the final agreement.  Bargaining Agreement was reviewed and stands as submitted.  She noted that the teachers did vote on this and it was widely approved among their membership.

Governance Training is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, 2022.  Next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Board moved into Closed Session at 9:21 pm

Board returned to Open Session at 10:57 pm

There were no action items to report out.