Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 5/9/2024 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Assembly Hall 1935 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465
DETAILS:
Closed session begins at 6 pm; open session begins at 7 pm. All documents relating to the following agenda items are available for public review in the Administrative Office of the Harmony Union School District during office hours at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled Board meeting. The Harmony District Board of Education meetings are open to the public, except for certain subjects that are addressed in closed session in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. If anyone wishes to attend and requires special accommodations due to a handicapping condition, as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the superintendent at least two working days prior to the meeting.
 
1.0 Call to Order
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance
3.0 Approval of the Agenda
4.0 Public Comment
4.1 For Closed Session: Members of the public may address the Board briefly on matters not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Please state your name and address. In accordance with Board Policy 9323, speakers are to keep comments concise and limited to three minutes. The Public Comment item will be limited to a total of 20 minutes, absent approval to extend by the Board President. If there are several people who share the same issue, please chose one as your representative, and that person may be given additional time, if necessary. The Board values public comment, but by the Brown Act the Board shall not act upon, respond to, or comment on the merits of any item presented. The Board may ask clarifying questions of the presenter or refer the presenter to the District procedures. Members of the public may address the Board regarding items on the agenda at the time the item appears on the agenda. The Board President may move any agenda item to a different place on the agenda in order to accommodate the public or improve the flow of the meeting. Info
5.0 Closed Session
5.1 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session Gov. Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Name of Agency Negotiator: Matthew Morgan Name of organization representing employees: CSEA Info/Action
5.2 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session Gov. Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Name of Agency Negotiator: Matthew Morgan Name of organization representing employees: HUTA Info/Action
5.3 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957:Public Employee - Discipline/ Dismissal/ Release Info/Action
5.4 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6: Update on Anticipated Litigation items: Cistern Project Info/Action
6.0 Reconvene to Open Session
7.0 Communication
A) Reports
7.1 HUTA Report
Info
7.2 ARK Report
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7.3 Student Report
Info
7.4 Board Member Reports
Info
7.5 Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Info
7.6 Pathways Director Report
Info
B) Public Comment
7.7 For Open Session: Members of the public may address the Board briefly on matters not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Please state your name and address. In accordance with Board Policy 9323, speakers are to keep comments concise and limited to three minutes. The Public Comment item will be limited to a total of 20 minutes, absent approval to extend by the Board President. If there are several people who share the same issue, please chose one as your representative, and that person may be given additional time, if necessary. The Board values public comment, but by the Brown Act the Board shall not act upon, respond to, or comment on the merits of any item presented. The Board may ask clarifying questions of the presenter or refer the presenter to the District procedures. Members of the public may address the Board regarding items on the agenda at the time the item appears on the agenda. The Board President may move any agenda item to a different place on the agenda in order to accommodate the public or improve the flow of the meeting.
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C) Correspondence
8.0 Consent Agenda Action
8.1 Vendor Warrants Action
8.2 Approve Field Trip: Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade classes to CYO Camp for End of Year Celebration Swim Party on Monday, June 3, 2024. Action
8.3 Minutes from regular meeting held 04/11/2024 Action
8.4 Minutes from the special meeting held 4/17/2024 Action
8.5 Approve the Consent Agenda Action
9.0 Information/Correspondence/Discussion
9.1 Update on dates for 8th grade Field Trip to Tomales Bay Info
A) Board Member Development
10.0 Action Items
10.1 Consideration of HUSD Calendar for 2024-25 School Year Action
10.2 RESOLUTION 2023/24-6 OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HARMONY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT DECLARING RESULTS AND CERTIFYING PROCEEDINGS OF SCHOOL BOND ELECTION HELD MARCH 5, 2024, AND ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR ALL DISTRICT BOND MEASURES Action
10.3 RESOLUTION 2023/24-7 OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HARMONY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS OF THE DISTRICT BY A NEGOTIATED SALE, APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE, APPROVING THE FORM OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS Action
10.4 Consideration of Resolution #2023/24-8 (Specification of Election) on the November 5, 2024 election Action
10.5 Consideration of Classroom Capacity RESOLUTION NO. 2023/24-9 Action
10.6 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSCOE for North Coast Teacher Induction Program Action
10.7 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSCOE for the "Be A Teacher" Intern Program Action
10.8 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSCOE for Career Technical Education Credential Program Action
10.9 Consideration of Resolution 2023/24-10 Regarding Final Certificated Reduction in Force (1.0 F.T.E. – Layoff) Action
10.10 Information regarding Emergency Power Project (possible action) Info/Action
11.0 Next Board Meeting
12.0 Adjournment
Agendas have been posted at the Harmony School public bulletin board and the Harmony Union School District Website at www.harmonyusd.org.