Opening Items

1. Introduction of Guests/Attendees 

At this time, any person may address the Board on any item not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board can not consider issues or take action on requests during this comment period. 

1. Warrants
* October 2018
* November 2018
2. Minutes
* Regular Board Meeting 11/13/18
3. Contracts and Memos of Understanding for 18/19
* None for this meeting
4. Policies 
* Math Placement Test Policy revision
5. Overnight/Water-based Field Trip Approval
* None for this meeting
6. Approval of Disposal of Obsolete Materials
* None for this meeting
7. Staffing
* The monthly update will be provided to the Board on 12/11/8.
8. Other
* Approval of the 2019 Board Meeting Schedule (Board workshops still to be scheduled)

 

At each meeting, one or more student leadership groups will give brief presentations to the Board on their current activities, school culture and their Ceiba experience. Examples student leadership groups include Associated Student Body, Student Government, Young Men of Color, MEChA and Women's Empowerment.

This month, representatives from Ceiba's Student Government will be presenting a proposal to place a student representative on Ceiba Public Schools Board. A draft of policy is attached for review. 
 

1. Enrollment/Attendance
2. Food Service
* Recommendation to delay on implementation of breakfast program until the 19/20 school year

1. Report from the meeting on 12/10/18
* Review of recent Dashboard release
* Possible schedule change
* Strategies to increase student engagement
* Other items

The California Department of Education released the updated Dashboard this month. Staff will respond to Ceiba's status with particular focus on orange and red areas. The Dashboard can be found at https://www.caschooldashboard.org/reports/44697990117804/2018 or through searching cde.ca.gov dashboard and then entering Ceiba's name. 

1. Report from meeting 12/6/18

The Mid-Term Validation visit for WASC is scheduled for 1/31/19. At least six weeks prior, Ceiba is required to submit a mid-term written report. The report will be reviewed with the Board in advance of submission. A draft is attached for review. The final version will be available at the 12/11 Board meeting. 

This is a standing item for school updates. 

The Board is required to approve the annual audit prior to a 12/15 deadline. A draft is attached. Additional language about current litigation will be added by the auditing firm prior to the Board meeting. The auditors are also continuing to complete their internal controls. An updated version will be shared when provided by the auditors.

The First Interim Budget Report must be approved prior to 12/15 annually. Delta Managed Solutions, Ceiba's financial service provider, has prepared the report. A prior draft was reviewed by the Finance Committee. 

Selection of Chair, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

At this time, any person may address the Board on any Closed Session item. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board can not consider issues or take action on requests during this comment period. 

Following Closed Session, a public report will be made to acknowledge action taken on confidential issues without reference in regards to individuals or worksites. 

The Closed Session agenda may include items to consider and/or take action on issues regarding personnel, litigation, property and/or student discipline. Examples include:

* Personnel Issues
* Litigation 
* Property
* Student Discipline

I. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)

Ceiba Public Schools v. Green Valley Corp. dba Barry Swenson Builders, et al