Castro Valley Unified School District

May 21st Board Meeting Agenda

Regular Board Meeting - May 21 2025

Time: 06:30 PM
Location: District Office Boardroom

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Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 PM / Open Session: 6:30 PM
District Office Boardroom
4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Individuals who would like to address the Board must complete a “Request to Speak” blue form available at the board meeting OR via the form at CVUSD "Request to Address the Board" Form/ and submit it prior to the start of the agenda item.
 

1. OPEN MEETING
    

1. Call to Order
    

2. Approval of Agenda
   The Board President will ask if there are any changes to the agenda and a motion to approve the agenda.
    

100. Public Comment regarding Closed Session Items
     The public will have the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Agenda Items.
      

500. Recess to Closed Session
      

2. CLOSED SESSION
    

1. Expulsion Readmissions pursuant to Education Code §48916(a) - Case #04-23/24
   The Board will review staff’s recommendations regarding a readmission and take action in open session.
    

2. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
   Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: Four (4) Potential Cases
    

100. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code section §54957.6
     Employee Organizations: Castro Valley Teachers Association (CVTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 52, and Unrepresented Employees
      

500. Public Employee Appointment / Discussion
     Position: Superintendent (Government Code Section 54957)
      

5. Personnel Report per Government Code §54957

1. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code §54957
2. Resignations
3. Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Education Code §44909, §44929.1, and §44954
    

3. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
    

1. Report On Action Taken In Closed Session
    

2. Take Action In Open Session On Closed Session Items (If Required)
    

100. Mission Statement
     Trustee Howard will read the District Mission Statement
     
     We work together to provide safe, challenging, innovative, and culturally responsive learning environments to ensure that all our students feel respected and supported to achieve their unique academic potential and explore their individual talents.
      

500. Public Comment Instructions
     Trustee Whitaker will read the Public Comment Instructions
     
     The Board respects and encourages the public to comment on matters on the Board agenda and within the Board’s jurisdiction. The Board fully supports civil discourse and requests that everyone respect each other and their point of view.
     
     Individuals who would like to address the Board must complete a “Request to Speak” blue form on the back table or via the form CVUSD "Request to Address the Board" Form/ and submit it prior to the start of the agenda item.
     
     At the discretion of the Board President, speaker cards may be accepted after the start of the agenda item.
     
     Your name will be called, and you will either come to the podium to speak or unmuted during your turn and be allowed to make public comments. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.
     
     Individual speakers are asked to limit their comments to no more than three (3) minutes, unless the Board decides otherwise. There are up to 30 minutes of public comment allowed on each agenda item. With Board consensus, the President may increase or decrease the time allowed. This meeting is being recorded to prepare the official minutes.
     
     To comply with the Brown Act, the Board may listen to comments from the speakers under "Public Comment," but can neither discuss nor take action on the issues presented.
      

4. SCHOOL REPORT, PRESENTATION & RECOGNITIONS
    

1. School Report - Vannoy Elementary School
   Presenter - Ms. Soraya Villasenor, Principal
    

2. Recognition of Vannoy Elementary School Student - Anya Shake
   Presenter - Student Board Member, Fatema Saeed
    

100. Recognition of Vannoy Elementary School Volunteer - Athena Nichols
     Presenter - Trustee Vice President Raymond
      

500. School Report - Stanton Elementary School
     Presenter - Ms. Gina Crotti (Faria), Principal
      

5. Recognition of Stanton Elementary School Students - Samantha and Savvy Rien
   Presenter - Student Board Member, Fatema Saeed
    

6. Recognition of Stanton Elementary School Volunteer - Christina Amato
   Presenter - Trustee Whitaker
    

5. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT
   Student Board Member Fatema Saeed will update the Board on school-related activities and events and introduce the 2025-2026 Student Board Member, Scarlett Everson.
    

6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
   The Superintendent will report on various district events, activities, and issues that do not require board action.
    

7. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT / APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
    

1. Appointment of District Superintendent
   07.A-Appointment of Superintendent.pdfPublic attachment 
    

2. Consider the Employment Agreement for the District Superintendent effective July 1, 2025
   07.B-Superintendent Contract.pdfPublic attachment 
    

8. FIVE MINUTE RECESS
   The Board will take a five (5) minute recess and then reconvene.
    

9. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION & CASTRO VALLEY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION REPORTS
    

1. California Schools Employees Association (CSEA) Report
   CSEA President Connie Hill will provide an update on CSEA’s activities.
    

2. Castro Valley Teachers Association Report (CVTA) Report

CVTA President Lara Sepulveda will provide an update on CVTA’s activities.
 

10. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
    The public will have the opportunity to comment on items not on the agenda.
     

11. CONSENT AGENDA
    Per the adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, the Castro Valley Board of Education will consider approval of the following Consent Agenda by a single motion.
     

1. Approve Minutes of Board Meetings of May 2, 2025, May 7, 2025, and May 12, 2025
   11.A-Minutes.pdfPublic attachment 
    

2. Approve Purchase Order Report for April 25, 2025 through May 12, 2025
   11.B-Purchase Order Report 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
    

100. Approve New and Closed Positions on the Request for Personnel Action Board Report as of May 9, 2025
     11.C-Position Control Report 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
      

500. Approve Budget Adjustments for March 2025
     11.D-Budget Adjustments - March 2025 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
      

5. Adopt Resolution 69 - 24/25, Disposal of Obsolete and/or Surplus Property
   11.E-Surplus 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
    

6. Approve Agreements for Legal Services between Dora Dome Law, Dannis Woliver Kelley (DWK); Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP;Leone & Alberts; Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law; and the Castro Valley Unified School District
   11.F-2025 Renewal of Legal Agreements 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
    

7. Approve Out-of-State and Overnight Field Trips
   11.G-Field Trips.pdfPublic attachment 
    

8. Review and Approve the California State Preschool Program Self Evaluation 2024-25 Annual Report
   11.H-State Preschool 2425 Annual Report.pdfPublic attachment 
    

1. Recommendation for Adoption of K-5 ELA/ELD & Mathematics Materials Based on 2025-26 Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) Williams Instructional Materials Review
   11.I-Elementary Curriculum Adoption.pdfPublic attachment 
    

12. REPORTS, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ITEMS
     

1. Tri-Valley Teacher Induction Project Annual Report
   12.A-Tri-Valley Teacher Induction Annual Report.pdfPublic attachment 
    

2. Establishing a School District Foundation Update
   12.B-Foundation Update 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
    

100. Recruiting Excellent Inspired Staff that Reflects the Diversity of our Students
     12.C-Teacher Residency Program.pdfPublic attachment 
      

500. Governor’s Budget May Revise Update
     12.D-May Revise Update 05.21.2025.pdfPublic attachment 
      

5. Approve Personnel Report 
   12.E-Personnel Report.pdfPublic attachment 
    

6. Adopt Resolution 70 - 24/25, Local Assignment Options
   12.F-Local Assignment Options 2024_2025 May 21, 2025.pdfPublic attachment 
    

13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
    Board Members will report on various district events, meetings, activities, and issues that do not require board action.
     

14. ADJOURNMENT
    Recess to be called at the discretion of the Board.  Meetings of the Board shall adjourn on or before 11:00 p.m. unless approved otherwise by a majority vote of the Board.