Maggie Nance left the meeting at 6:06 p.m.

Anonymous: GoGuardian is spyware. Pali High should not be participating in the digital surveillance of students. 

GoGuardian collects an alarming amount of information about students, including: name, email address, Google Profile ID, Google Image URL, Microsoft Profile ID, and organizational unit as well as device identifiers; activity information such as chats, video conferencing recordings, a student’s browsing history, IP address, online content, screenshots, and key percentage variance; grade, attendance, and assignment information; location information; and other information based on which product has been implemented. GoGuardian also states they share student information with their affiliates and others. 

I am concerned about how monitoring software may be misused for disciplinary purposes and result in increased contact with law enforcement. I am concerned that monitoring software disproportionately targets students from marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ+ and minorities. I am concerned about the overall lack of privacy for all students. 

Which GoGuardian product(s) has Pali implemented? What information is Pali looking for? When will it be looking (e.g. beyond school hours)? Does GoGuardian also collect information from any device that has logged into the school account? Does Pali intend to use students' online data, including social media, to detect such things as suicidal thoughts or drug use? What will be blocked? How do we opt out?

Anonymous: I would like to request that PCHS update its website regarding current Covid-19 policies and procedures. The website was last updated in August 2022, and the dashboard is not current. I would also like to request that the school make home tests available. Thank you.

Rustin Kharrazi: The was an incident at lunch last week and ASB is looking for solutions. We held a student senate meeting with representatives from each period 4 class.

Homecoming game (10/6) and dance (10/7) is coming up. Students need to fill out contract to buy tickets and last week to buy is next week.

This month is Suicide Prevention Month and we hosted a mental wellness event at lunch last week.

Hispanic Heritage Month and announcements have been made on the leadership show and PA to highlight and celebrate hispanic life.

Kristina Irwin: Digital hall passes are a waste of time from the student perspective.

Rustin Kharrazi: It is inconvenient and some teachers are unfamiliar with it, but it hasn't been a pressing issue.

Maggie Nance: From a teacher perspective it has made bathroom use much less disruptive.

Andy Paris: Nothing to report at this time.

Karen Ellis: Nothing to report at this time.

Maggie Nance, Tyler Farrell, David Pickard IV: Nothing to report at this time.

Martha Monahan: Report stands as submitted.

Dr. Magee: Report stands as submitted.

Sara Margiotta: The common area modernization design project plans that were drafted. Is that the quad? Do we have RFPs that went out?

Dr. Magee: We have not looked at anything, it is just a plan.

Brooke King: We have accomplished a few safety and security trainings with students, faculty, and staff so far this year:

STOPit anonymous reporting and the campus culture, evacuation drill, lock down drill and informative sessions on the power of Hello. We also developed a pamphlet, which were available at Back to School Night at the PTSA table and they were attached in the newsletter.

Report stands as submitted.

Juan Pablo Herrera: Report stands as submitted.

Month 1 attendance report was submitted to LAUSD for Aug 16-Sept. 8 and we reported 2850 students as our average daily attendance.

We are working on the actual evaluation for 2023 to bring to Budget and Finance Committee and Board

Working with Director of Facilities for a facility plan and presented an initial plan to Budget and Finance Committee this week, more to come.

Dr. Magee: A couple of shoutouts:

Ms. Ellis in the College Center for 9th/10th grade information session for families and it was standing room only. A very large success.

Rustin and ASB for the student senate meeting, which was pulled together very quicly to get student input and be responsive to recent events on campus. We look forward to more discussion.

COVID will be updated on the website before the end of this week.

We have a new nurse who is wonderful and we are very excited to have her.

Attendance and admission has been a challenge, but we are working hard to make sure everyone knows the admission process and we will come out of it more efficient.

David Pickard IV: Are there any updates on the Admissions and Attendance Assistant Principal position?

Dr. Magee: The job description has been updated and HR should be posting the position soon so we can get that role filled as soon as possible.

Tyler Farrell: We met and went over the purpose of the group and will have more to report out next month.

Sara Margiotta: The Budget and Finance Committee approved our calendar and heard financial updates that will be presented later this evening.

David Pickard IV: Nothing to report at this time.

Sara Margiotta: Nothing to report at this time.

Grade Appeal Committee: Meetings will start next week.

Survey Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

Dr. Magee: One of our best BTSNs and it was very positive. We did have multiple teachers out ill with the flu that has been going around. We had students performing and engaging with families. Teachers were in their classrooms greeting parents and guardians. Overall, wonderful evening!

Dr. Magee: We are continuing to work with Acellus this year because many students are in the middle of coursework and will begin transferring to a new platform once we vet our options with the department chairs and curriculum council.

Dr. Monahan: PESPU is our classified employees union and we have begun to sunshine together and will begin negotiations soon.

See previous vote.

Juan Pablo Herrera presented the 2022-2023 Unaudited Actuals Report.

Juan Pablo Herrera presented the 2023-2024 Budget Update.

Juan Pablo Herrera presented the 2021-2022 Actuarial Valuation.

Juan Pablo Herrera presented the 20231-2022 Form 990 and Tax Return.

Juan Pablo Herrera presented the 2023-2024 EPA Budget.

Dr. Martha Monahan presented the proposed Certificated Substitute Pay Increase.

Sara Margiotta: I just wanted to do a recap of the goals we set at the BOT Goal Setting Retreat on September 9, 2023.

Food budget for sociocultural groups is problematic because if we do it for one or a few groups, we would need to provide that for all groups. Most groups have parent provided snacks, self-funded, or can potentially go to Booster Club or ASB.

Students need a place to publicize and increase a social media presence through Pali High's social media platforms. We need to connect with the moderators of these groups.

Field trips can be funded through funding requests at Booster Club.

The date of the next regular Board Meeting is Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.