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  3.0 Action

SANDABS Executive Committee Jerry Almendarez, Co-Chair Colton Joint Unified Shawn Judson, Ed.D., Vice Co-Chair Etiwanda Tom Courtney, Vice Co-Chair Lucerne Valley Unified Ted Alejandre County Superintendent Giovanni Annous Rim of the World Unified Cali Binks Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Susan Bobbitt-Voth West End SELPA Jan Gonzales Victor Elementary Karen Gray Silver Valley Unified Tom Hoegerman Apple Valley Unified Donna L. Libutti Central Sylvia Orozco Chino Valley Unified Sue Ovitt Chaffey Joint Union High Mary Sandoval Fontana Unified Jane Smith Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Wilson So Apple Valley Unified Charles Uhalley Chaffey Joint Union High Donna West Redlands Unified Ron Williams, Ed.D. Victor Valley Union High

 

SANDABS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AGENDA Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Desert/Mountain ESC—(check message board for room), Apple Valley

Roy C Hill Education Center—Telepresence Room (216), San Bernardino West End—9630 7th Street (check with receptionist for room), Rancho Cucamonga

1.0 Call to Order and Roll Call – Jerry Almendarez, Co-Chair

1.1 Acceptance of Minutes

The meeting minutes for January 11, 2017 are presented for acceptance as emailed.

1.2 Augmentation of Agenda

Members of the Executive Committee may wish to add items to the agenda.

1.3 SBCSBA Annual Meeting and Election of SANDABS Representatives

The San Bernardino County School Boards Association (SBCSBA) conducted SANDABS elections at its Annual Meeting, January 30, 2017. The new representative for the Desert/Mountain region is Wilson So (Apple Valley Unified), who has previously served on SANDABS. Two members appointed to unexpired terms were elected to full terms: Mary Sandoval (Fontana Unified) is the East Valley representative; and Charles Uhalley (Chaffey Joint Union High) is the West End representative. Congratulations.

1.4 Annual Election of SANDABS Officers

Election of officers for the SANDABS Executive Committee will be conducted at this meeting. Officer positions are Board Member Co-Chair, Superintendent Co-Chair, Board Member Vice Co-Chair, and Superintendent Vice Co-Chair. The term for an officer is one year. Officers may serve one or more years at the pleasure of the SANDABS Executive Committee.

1.4.1 Election of Superintendent Co-Chair Be it resolved that the SANDABS Executive Committee elects _______________________ as Superintendent Co-Chair.

1.4.2 Election of Trustee Co-Chair Be it resolved that the SANDABS Executive Committee elects _______________________ as Trustee Co-Chair.

1.4.3 Election of Superintendent Vice Co-Chair Be it resolved that the SANDABS Executive Committee elects _______________________ as Superintendent Vice Co-Chair.

1.4.4 Election of Trustee Vice Co-Chair Be it resolved that the SANDABS Executive Committee elects _______________________ as Trustee Vice Co-Chair.

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2.0 Review of Legislation and Activities

2.1 Washington Update: 2:10 p.m.

Jennifer McGee, federal advocate for SANDABS, will give an update on federal education and budget issues.

2.2 Sacramento Update: 2:30 p.m.

Kevin Gordon, Gerry Shelton, Jack O’Connell, Barrett Snider, and/or Lee Angela Reid, state legislative advocates for SANDABS, will offer updates on legislative and policy issues.

2.3 Legislative Report

Legislative issues not covered in items 2.1 or 2.2

3.0 Discussion/Action 3.1 Positions on State and Federal Legislation

Although early in the legislative session, the SANDABS Executive Committee can take positions on legislative bills and propositions in the form of support, oppose, watch, or no position. The committee also can add qualifiers to positions on legislative bills such as “if amended” or “unless amended.”

As appropriate, letters may be generated on positions of support or oppose. The committee may discuss and consider positions on bills contained in the Legislative Bill Report. Members also can request that specific bills be added to a “tracking list” without taking a position on the bill.

California 2017 Regular Session Calendar Feb. 17 Last day for bills to be introduced Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day observed March 31 Cesar Chavez Day observed April 6 Spring recess begins upon adjournment of this day’s session April 17 Legislature reconvenes from Spring recess

3.2 SANDABS Delegation to Sacramento — March 14-15, 2017 Interest has been expressed again this year in sending a delegation of superintendents and school board members from the SANDABS Executive Committee to Sacramento to meet directly with lawmakers and key legislative staff on important education issues. A tentative schedule for March 14-15 has been cleared with Capitol Advisors for hosting a briefing on key issues followed by appointments and a dinner with invited members of the Legislature. The County Superintendent has offered to cover travel expenses and a Tuesday hotel stay (arrangements pending) for members of the SANDABS Executive Committee. This is a discussion/action item that includes gathering a head count of those interested in being part of the delegation trip to Sacramento and identifying possible topics.

3.3 29th Annual Legislative Night—Identify Topics for Panel Questions

At its meeting on September 14, 2016, meeting, the Executive Committee approved Friday, May 12, 2017, for the 29th anniversary of SANDABS Legislative Night, to be held at Embassy Suites in Ontario.

The Executive Committee can discuss the possible topics to develop in up to four questions for the panel of legislators. Below are suggested topics for consideration: Economic and political outlook—January budget proposal versus likely outcome Assessments and accountability Impact of CalSTRS and CalPERS increases on district budgets Teacher shortages and solutions for recruitment School facilities Special education funding

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Local impact of federal immigration policies changes Early education Adult Education/Career Technical Education Repealing the law capping school district budget reserve

4.0 Reports/Presentations/Information 4.1 Boardsmanship Workshop on Critical Elements of Effective Communication

Critical Elements of Effective Communication for Successful Governance Teams is the topic of the second in a series of Effective Governance workshops. The low-cost, high impact event is from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Desert/Mountain Education Service Center, 17800 Highway 18, Apple Valley, and at the SBCSS temporary offices for the West End at 9630 7th Street, Rancho Cucamonga. The $10 registration fee includes materials, dessert, and coffee.

4.2 Comments from Legislative Representatives The SANDABS Executive Committee invites state and federal elected officials or their field staff to comment on legislative issues related to education.

4.3 2016-17 Meeting Dates: Executive Committee (information only) The SANDABS Executive Committee normally meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Desert/Mountain Educational Service Center, Apple Valley; Roy C Hill Education Center, Telepresence Room, San Bernardino; and at 9630 7th Street, Rancho Cucamonga (check with receptionist for meeting room), the temporary offices for the West End Educational Service Center.

July 13, 2016 January 11, 2017 August 10, 2016 February 8, 2017 September 14, 2016 March 8, 2017 October 12, 2016 April 12, 2017 November 9, 2016 (1:30-3 p.m.) May 10, 2017 December 14, 2016 June 14, 2017

4.4 2017-18 Tentative Meeting Dates: Executive Committee (information only) The SANDABS Executive Committee normally meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Desert/Mountain Educational Service Center, Apple Valley; Roy C Hill Education Center, Telepresence Room, San Bernardino; and at 9630 7th Street, Rancho Cucamonga (check with receptionist for meeting room), the temporary offices for the West End. We anticipate returning to the renovated West End Educational Service Center in the Fall of 2017. July 12, 2017 January 10, 2018 August 9, 2017 February 14, 2018 September 13, 2017 March 14, 2018 October 11, 2017 April 11, 2018 November 8, 2017 May 9, 2018 December 13, 2017 June 13, 2018

4.5 SANDABS Documents Posted to the SBCSS Website (information only)

The SANDABS Executive Committee maintains a web presence through SBCSS. To access SANDABS information, go to: http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/business-services/intergovernmental-relations/san-bernardino-county-district-advocates-for-better-schools-sandabs

Changes in California law 2016: http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/images/Documents/governance/SANDABS/Changes-in-CA-Law-2016_8-part-series.pdf

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2017 Federal Platform http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/images/Documents/governance/SANDABS_FedPlatform2017FINAL.pdf

2017 State Platform http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/images/Documents/governance/SANDABS_StatePlatform2017FINAL.pdf

5.0 Adjournment The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Desert/Mountain Educational Service Center, Apple Valley; Roy C Hill Education Center, San Bernardino; and at the SBCSS temporary offices located at 9630 7th Street, Rancho Cucamonga.

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