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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ADMINISTRATORS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12-18, 2025 AS WEEK OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, leadership matters for California’s public education system and the more than 6 million students it serves; and
WHEREAS, school administrators are passionate, lifelong learners who believe in the value of quality public education; and
WHEREAS, the title “school administrator” is a broad term used to define many education leadership posts in both certificated and classified capacities; and
WHEREAS, most school administrators began their careers as teachers, the average administrator has served in public education for more than a decade. Most of California’s superintendents have served in education for more than 20 years. Such experience is beneficial in their work to effectively and efficiently lead public education and improve student achievement; and
WHEREAS, public schools operate with lean management systems. Across the nation, public schools employ fewer managers and supervisors than most public and private sector industries including transportation, food service, manufacturing, utilities, construction, publishing and public administration; and
WHEREAS, research shows great schools are led by great principals, and great districts are led by great superintendents; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has designated the second full week in the month of October of each year as “Week of the School Administrator” in Education Code 44015.1; and
WHEREAS, the future of California’s public education system depends upon the quality of its leadership; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Petaluma City (Elementary) School District and the Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts hereby proclaims the week of October 12-18, 2025 as “Week of the School Administrator,” commending all school leaders for the contributions they make to successful student achievement.
Signed ResolutionRESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PETALUMA CITY (ELEMENTARY) AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 – OCTOBER 15, 2025 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is a month to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions that generations of Hispanic Americans have made to American history, society, and culture through their contributions in sciences, arts, government, and commerce; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and ends on October 15th to coincide with the independence dates of five Latin American countries that declared their independence from Spain in 1821: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, the United States Latinx and Hispanic population comprises 60.4 million people or 18.5 percent of the population, and 22.76 percent of the population of Petaluma. Latinx or Hispanic communities continue to contribute significantly to the political, economic, and social development of our city, our state, and our nation; and
WHEREAS, each year, Americans are encouraged to deepen their understanding of the Latinx community by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors represent pre-Columbian civilizations included the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, Mixtec, Aztec, and Inca, demonstrating kingdoms, empires, sophisticated cities, intellectual accomplishments and vibrant indigenous cultures developed in parts of Mexico, Central and South America, before Spanish conquest; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City School District recognizes the diversity represented within Latinx communities, such as Black and Indigenous Latinx populations, and commits to creating spaces where the identities of these students are represented and celebrated year-round.
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education recognizes that each student needs an opportunity to understand the common humanity underlying all people; to develop pride in their own identity and heritage; and to understand, respect, and accept the identity and heritage of others; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma School District will continue its commitment to eliminating barriers that prevent our Latinx students from receiving equitable access; and
WHEREAS, the History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve states that the history curriculum of community, state, region, nation, and world must reflect the experiences of men and women of different racial, religious, and ethnic groups and must be integrated at every level;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts Board of Education proclaims September 15, 2025 – October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Signed ResolutionRESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), OF THE COUNTIES OF SONOMA AND MARIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN ELECTION FOR APPROVAL OF AN EDUCATION PARCEL TAX, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025
WHEREAS, Petaluma Joint Union High School District (“District”) and Petaluma City Elementary School District (together “Petaluma City Schools”) provide a high-quality education for approximately 7,400 students attending seven elementary schools, nine secondary schools, and an adult education school serving the greater Petaluma area; and
WHEREAS, thanks to excellent teachers and strong support for local junior high and high schools from parents and the community, local students graduate prepared for college and in-demand careers; and
WHEREAS, nationally, the State ranks among the lowest in funding per student provided to public schools and Petaluma City Schools receives far less funding than many school districts in the North Bay; and
WHEREAS, over the last three years, Petaluma City Schools has lost close to 40% of local teachers, with many leaving to work in other nearby school districts that offer higher compensation; and
WHEREAS, many Petaluma teachers and school employees have had to take on second and even third jobs in order to support themselves and their families; and
WHEREAS, having a great teacher in the classroom is the most important element of providing a quality education for students and experienced teachers support high-quality instruction in science, technology, engineering, math, writing, arts and music; and
WHEREAS, due to inadequate state funding, this Board of Education (“Board”) believes that locally controlled funding from a school parcel tax is important for keeping great teachers in local classrooms and protecting quality academic programs in local schools and is putting forth a ballot measure for local voters to consider enhanced funding for local junior high schools and high schools that cannot be taken away by the State; and
WHEREAS, if approved by local voters, funds from the local school parcel tax measure would be used to attract and retain excellent teachers; enhance science, technology, engineering, math and writing opportunities for students; maintain smaller class sizes; provide school librarians and keep school libraries open; and prepare students for college and careers; and
WHEREAS, the measure would require fiscal accountability protections, including an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee and mandatory annual audits to ensure funds are spent as promised; and
WHEREAS, none of the money raised by the parcel tax measure could be used for administrators’ salaries or pensions; and
WHEREAS, all funds from the measure must stay local to benefit local junior high schools and high schools only and no funds could be taken by the State or used for other purposes; and
WHEREAS, homeowners age 65 and over and certain low-income people with disabilities would be eligible for an exemption from the cost of the measure; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that, even if you do not have school-age children, investing in quality local schools supports a strong community and strong property values; and
WHEREAS, California Constitution, Article XIIIA, section 4 and Government Code sections 50075 et seq. authorizes the District, upon approval of two-thirds of the electorate, to levy qualified special taxes on real property in the District for the purpose of providing quality educational programs in the District and other lawful purposes of the District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Education Code section 5303, with respect to school districts, such as the District, which are situated in two or more counties, the county elections officials in the counties in which any part of the District territory is situated, shall, by mutual agreement, provide for the performance of those duties; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of this Board, following a public hearing and comment, it is advisable to request that the Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools and Marin County Superintendent of Schools (“County Superintendents”) call an election and submit to the voters of the District the question of whether the District shall levy a qualified special tax within the District, for the purpose of raising revenue for the District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Education Code and Elections Code such election may be completely or partially consolidated with any other election held on the same day and in the same territory or territory that is in part the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS DETERMINED AND ORDERED as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The Board hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Resolution Constitutes Order of Election. This resolution shall constitute an order of election pursuant to the Education Code to the Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools and Marin County Superintendent of Schools (“County Superintendents”) to call an election within the boundaries of the District on November 4, 2025. The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters and Marin County Registrar of Voters (“County Registrars”) are hereby requested to determine which of the County Registrars shall conduct the election on behalf of the District in accordance with Education Code section 5303.
Section 3. Date and Purpose of Measure. Pursuant to the California Constitution and Government Code, an election shall be held within the boundaries of the District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for the purpose of voting on a measure (“Measure”) which will be presented to voters in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, containing the question of whether the District shall impose a qualified special tax for the educational purposes stated therein. In addition, the full text of the Measure (“Full Ballot Text”) shall appear in the ballot pamphlet in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Section 4. Collection of the Tax. Beginning July 1, 2026, if adopted by voters, the qualified special tax shall be collected by the County Tax Collectors of each of Sonoma County and Marin County (“County Tax Collectors”), at the same time, in the same manner, and subject to the same penalties as ad valorem property taxes collected by the County Tax Collectors for their respective jurisdictions. Unpaid special taxes shall bear interest at the same rate as the rate for unpaid ad valorem property taxes until paid. With respect to all general property tax matters within their respective jurisdictions, the County Tax Collectors shall make all final determinations of tax exemption or relief for any reason, and that decision shall be final and binding. With respect to matters specific to the levy of the special tax, including the exemptions, the application of the definition of “Parcel of Taxable Real Property” to any parcel(s), the legality or validity of the special tax, or any other disputed matter specific to the application of the special tax, the decisions of the District shall be final and binding.
Section 5. Authority for Ordering Election. The authority for ordering the election is contained in the Education Code, Elections Code, Government Code, and California Constitution.
Section 6. Authority for Specifications. The authority for the specification of this election order is contained in the Education Code.
Section 7. Resolution to County Officials. The Secretary to the Board is hereby directed to cause certified copies of this Resolution and order to be delivered no later than August 7, 2025, to the County Superintendents, the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters and Marin County Registrar of Voters (“Registrars”), and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Marin County (“County Boards”).
Section 8. Formal Notice. The County Superintendents are hereby requested to prepare and execute a Formal Notice of Parcel Tax Election and consolidation order in substantially the forms attached hereto as Exhibit C and Exhibit D (the “Formal Notices”), and to call the election by causing the respective Formal Notices to be posted in accordance with the applicable law no later than August 8, 2025, or to otherwise cause the notice to be published as permitted by law. The Secretary to the Board, on behalf of and as may be requested by the County Superintendents, is authorized to cause all notices required by law in connection herewith to be published and posted, as the case may be.
Section 9. Conduct of Election.
(b) Voter Pamphlet. The Registrars are hereby requested to reprint the Full Ballot Text in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B in the voter information pamphlet to be distributed to voters pursuant to the Elections Code. In the event the Full Ballot Text will not be reprinted in the voter information pamphlet in its entirety, the Registrars are hereby requested to print, immediately below the impartial analysis of the Measure, in no less than 10-point boldface type, a legend substantially as follows:
“The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure __. If you desire a copy of the Measure, please call the County Registrar of Voters at {phone number} and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
(c) Consolidation. The County Superintendents and the County Boards are hereby requested to consolidate the election ordered hereby with any and all other elections as may be held on the same day in the same territory or in territory that is in part the same.
(d) Canvass and Declaration of Results. The County Boards are authorized to canvass the returns of the election and declare the result pursuant to the Elections Code.
(e) Cost of Election. The District will reimburse the Registrars and the Counties for costs associated with the election as required by law.
Section 10. Appropriations Limit. The Board shall provide in each year for an increase in the District’s appropriations limit as shall be necessary to ensure that the proceeds of the special tax may be spent for the authorized purposes.
Section 11. Ballot Arguments. The Board President and/or their designees are hereby authorized to prepare and file with the Registrars any ballot argument prepared in connection with the election, including a rebuttal argument, each within the time established by the Registrars, which shall be considered the official ballot arguments of the Board as sponsor of the Measure and to take all necessary action to prevent inclusion of false and/or misleading information in ballot materials related to the Measure.
Section 12. Official Actions. The District Superintendent, Board President, or their designees are hereby authorized to execute any other document and to perform all acts necessary to place the Measure on the ballot, including making alterations to the Measure and Full Ballot Text stated in Exhibits A and B hereto, and to this Resolution, to comply with requirements of law and election officials or which are, in the judgment of the Superintendent and/or Board President, in the best interests of the District.
Section 13. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.
Signed ResolutionRESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), TO IDENTIFY THE AMOUNT OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has a fiduciary duty to meet its financial obligations in the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years, pursuant to Education Code 42127; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2026-27, it is projected that the district will need to implement budget reductions of at least $5,000,000 to reduce deficit spending; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Budget Approval Letter from the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) dated April 15, 2025, noted concerns about the district’s fiscal position; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has established a Budget Advisory Committee, which will have four meetings before December 31, 2025, and will develop recommendations for possible budget solutions, including reductions; and
WHEREAS, the District’s current year financials and projected budgets for the next two years indicate that the District will only be able to meet the State-required 3% reserve by implementing a deficit reduction and reserve restoration plan; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Trustees has determined that it is prudent and consistent with best practices for school districts to maintain a reserve well above the state minimum requirements, the District plans to develop and implement and deficit reduction and reserve restoration plan, and
WHEREAS, the District is actively engaged with its community partners in evaluating District priorities and identifying areas in which expenditures can be reduced, including work with the Budget Advisory Committee, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the District will implement necessary budget reductions beginning in the current year, where feasible, with full implementation planned for 2026-27 that will achieve full or substantial alleviation of the district’s deficit spending; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, while these actions must be taken to maintain the fiscal stability of the District, the Board of Trustees will make every effort to sustain a high-quality education program for students in the Petaluma City Schools and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District will submit a plan of budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and a timeline for implementation at the Board meeting in February 2026, to be included in the Second Interim Financial Report.
Resolution 2526 012425-71
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”) TO DETERMINE THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS, THAT FORMAL BIDDING OF THE ELECTRICAL WORK AT NEW VALLEY VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MODULAR CLASSROOMS IS WAIVED
WHEREAS, Petaluma City Schools (“District”) and Live Oak Charter School (“LOCS”) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), under which LOCS shall commence closure procedures on or before June 20, 2025, and in turn the District will operate a new dependent charter school (“Charter School”), maintaining LOCS’s membership status with the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education, and offering sufficient classes at each grade level to meet enrollment demand;
WHEREAS, the MOU provides that the Charter School shall be located at the District’s Valley Vista Elementary School campus (“Site”), the Charter School shall be included in the District’s Facilities Master Plan, and “adequate space and teaching stations shall be provided to reasonably accommodate enrollment at the Charter School”;
WHEREAS, the MOU provides that LOCS students enrolled as of February 28, 2025, shall be guaranteed admission to the Charter School at the Site for the 2025-26 school year;
WHEREAS, upon entry of the MOU on or about December 10, 2024, the District maintained adequate facilities at the Site to house the Charter School based on its then-anticipated enrollment;
WHEREAS, after entry of the MOU, approximately one hundred fifty (150) additional students enrolled with LOCS, who will in turn need to be housed at the Site;
WHEREAS, after entry of the MOU, available facilities at the Site have been further impacted by the need to dedicate two Site classroom spaces to the South County Consortium program (“SOCC”), due to unexpectedly high enrollment in transitional kindergarten at other District campuses, preventing location of SOCC classrooms at other District facilities;
WHEREAS, LOCS notified the District of the approximately 150 additional students who will be housed at the Site for the 2025-26 school year, and District facilities staff first learned of the unexpected enrollment in June 2025;
WHEREAS, the Site currently has insufficient facilities to hold an unexpected 150 additional students, without risking the health and safety of students and staff in overcrowded classrooms;
WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the 150 additional students, the District must perform emergency electrical work to provide electricity, fire alarms, communications, clock/speaker systems, and intrusion systems to new temporary emergency portable classrooms at the Site (“Emergency Action”);
WHEREAS, District facilities staff contacted all contractors licensed to perform the Emergency Action on its California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, Public Contract Code section 22000 et seq. (“CUPCCAA”) list, and only Mike Brown Electric Co. (“Contractor”) responded that it was interested to perform the Emergency Acton;
WHEREAS, Contractor submitted proposals to perform the Emergency Action in a total amount of Four Hundred Twenty-One Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($421,400);
WHEREAS, there is insufficient time to formally bid and perform the Emergency Action before the start of the 2025-26 school year;
WHEREAS, if the Emergency Action is not completed, a public health, life, and safety hazard will be created, and the District’s educational operations will be interrupted;
WHEREAS, the District is subject to CUPCCAA, and must informally bid any contract for construction work exceeding $75,000 and up to $220,000 in value and formally bid any contract over $220,000;
WHEREAS, CUPCCAA supersedes the bidding procedures in Public Contract Code section 20111 et seq. unless CUPCCAA is silent on the matter;
WHEREAS, in cases of emergency, the District’s Board of Education (“Board”) may proceed pursuant to CUPCCAA (Public Contract Code, § 22035) to immediately replace or repair any District facility without adopting plans, specifications, strain sheets, or working details, or giving notice for bids to let contracts;
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code section 1102 defines an emergency as a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services;
WHEREAS, emergency work under Public Contract Code section 22035 must be done pursuant to the terms of Public Contract Code section 22050, which requires the following:
WHEREAS, California courts further allow a narrow exception to the public bidding law in circumstances in which it would be futile, undesirable or impractical and would cause additional delay and additional cost (Los Angeles Dredging Company v. City of Long Beach (1930) 2 Cal. 348; Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency (1980) 104 Cal.App.3d 631, 645);
WHEREAS, California law provides that, “where competitive proposals work an incongruity and are unveiling as affecting the final result, or where they do not produce any advantage . . . a statute requiring competitive bidding does not apply” (Hiller v. City of Los Angeles (1961) 197 Cal.App.2d 685, 694);
WHEREAS, based on the circumstances, the price of Contractor’s proposal to perform the Emergency Action is reasonable;
WHEREAS, if the District were to have to bid the Emergency Action, the necessary work would be delayed beyond the start of the 2025-26 school year when Charter School students will be on the Site, and bids other than Contractor’s proposal may be unlikely in light of the lack of interest in the work from other contractors on the District’s CUPCCAA list.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Petaluma City Schools hereby resolves, determines, and finds by at least a four-fifths vote the following:
Section 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. That the foregoing facts constitute an emergency as defined by applicable statute(s).
Section 3. The Board hereby finds that the Emergency Action will not permit the delays that would result from a competitive bidding process, and that approval of this Resolution is necessary to respond to the emergency.
Section 4. That the Board authorizes the District’s Superintendent, or designee, to execute such contracts or changes to contracts, as appropriate and as necessary to complete the Emergency Action, without advertising for or inviting of bids, and to take all steps and perform all actions necessary to execute and implement those contracts.
Section 5. For the reasons stated above, public bidding of the Emergency Action would not produce an advantage to the District, and would produce a net burden and distinct disadvantages to the District.
Section 6. Based on the foregoing, it would be incongruous, futile, and unavailing to publicly bid the Emergency Action.
Section 7. That District staff shall report on the status of this emergency to the Board at the Board’s next regularly scheduled Board meeting and at all subsequent regularly scheduled Board meetings until the Board terminates the emergency action.
APPROVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Education of Petaluma City Schools on this June 27th, 2025, by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
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2425-70
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, REGARDING THE EDUCATION PROTECTION ACCOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the voters approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012;
WHEREAS, Proposition 30 added Article XIII, Section 36 to the California Constitution effective November 7, 2012;
WHEREAS, the provisions of Article XIII, Section 36(e) create in the state General Fund an Education Protection Account to receive and disburse the revenues derived from the incremental increases in taxes imposed by Article XIII, Section 36(f);
WHEREAS, before June 30th of each year, the Chief Business Official shall estimate the total amount of additional revenues, less refunds that will be derived from the incremental increases in tax rates made pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36(f) that will be available for transfer into the Education Protection Account during the next fiscal year;
WHEREAS, if the sum determined by the State Controller is positive, the State Controller shall transfer the amount calculated into the Education Protection Account within ten days preceding the end of the fiscal year;
WHEREAS, all monies in the Education Protection Account are hereby continuously appropriated for the support of school districts, county offices of education, charter schools and community college districts;
WHEREAS, monies deposited in the Education Protection Account shall not be used to pay any costs incurred by the Legislature, the Governor or any agency of state government;
WHEREAS, a community college district, county office of education, school district, or charter school shall have the sole authority to determine how the monies received from the Education Protection Account are spent in the school or schools within its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the governing board of the district shall make the spending determinations with respect to monies received from the Education Protection Account in open session of a public meeting of the governing board;
WHEREAS, the monies received from the Education Protection Account shall not be used for salaries or benefits for administrators or any other administrative cost;
WHEREAS, each community college district, county office of education, school district and
charter school shall annually publish on its Internet website an accounting of how much money was received from the Education Protection Account and how that money was spent;
WHEREAS, the annual independent financial and compliance audit required of community
college districts, county offices of education, school districts and charter schools shall ascertain and verify whether the funds provided from the Education Protection Account have been properly disbursed and expended as required by Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution;
WHEREAS, expenses incurred by community college districts, county offices of education,
school districts and charter schools to comply with the additional audit requirements of Article XIII, 2 Section 36 may be paid with funding from the Education Protection Act and shall not be considered administrative costs for purposes of Article XIII, Section 36.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The monies received from the Education Protection Account shall be spent as required by Article XIII, Section 36 and the spending determinations on how the money will be spent shall be made in open session of a public meeting of the governing board of the Petaluma Joint Union High School District;
2. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 36(e), with the California Constitution, the governing board of the Petaluma Joint Union High School District has determined to spend the monies received from the Education Protection Act as attached for Petaluma Joint Union High School District; Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley, Petaluma Accelerated Charter School and Dual Langauge Immersion Academy.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted on roll call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye Williams: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER:Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this
27th day of June, 2025
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2425-69
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, REGARDING THE EDUCATION PROTECTION ACCOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the voters approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012;
WHEREAS, Proposition 30 added Article XIII, Section 36 to the California Constitution effective November 7, 2012;
WHEREAS, the provisions of Article XIII, Section 36(e) create in the state General Fund an Education Protection Account to receive and disburse the revenues derived from the incremental increases in taxes imposed by Article XIII, Section 36(f);
WHEREAS, before June 30th of each year, the Chief Business Official shall estimate the total amount of additional revenues, less refunds that will be derived from the incremental increases in tax rates made pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36(f) that will be available for transfer into the Education Protection Account during the next fiscal year;
WHEREAS, if the sum determined by the State Controller is positive, the State Controller shall transfer the amount calculated into the Education Protection Account within ten days preceding the end of the fiscal year;
WHEREAS, all monies in the Education Protection Account are hereby continuously appropriated for the support of school districts, county offices of education, charter schools and community college districts;
WHEREAS, monies deposited in the Education Protection Account shall not be used to pay any costs incurred by the Legislature, the Governor or any agency of state government;
WHEREAS, a community college district, county office of education, school district, or charter
school shall have the sole authority to determine how the monies received from the Education Protection Account are spent in the school or schools within its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the governing board of the district shall make the spending determinations with respect to monies received from the Education Protection Account in open session of a public meeting of the governing board;
WHEREAS, the monies received from the Education Protection Account shall not be used for salaries or benefits for administrators or any other administrative cost;
WHEREAS, each community college district, county office of education, school district and
charter school shall annually publish on its Internet website an accounting of how much money was received from the Education Protection Account and how that money was spent;
WHEREAS, the annual independent financial and compliance audit required of community
college districts, county offices of education, school districts and charter schools shall ascertain and verify whether the funds provided from the Education Protection Account have been properly disbursed and expended as required by Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution;
WHEREAS, expenses incurred by community college districts, county offices of education,
school districts and charter schools to comply with the additional audit requirements of Article XIII, 2 Section 36 may be paid with funding from the Education Protection Act and shall not be considered administrative costs for purposes of Article XIII, Section 36.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The monies received from the Education Protection Account shall be spent as required by Article XIII, Section 36 and the spending determinations on how the money will be spent shall be made in open session of a public meeting of the governing board of the Petaluma Joint Union High School District;
2. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 36(e), with the California Constitution, the governing board of the Petaluma Joint Union High School District has determined to spend the monies received from the Education Protection Act as attached for Petaluma Joint Union High School District; Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley, Petaluma Accelerated Charter School and Dual Langauge Immersion Academy
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted on roll call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye Williams: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this
27th day of June, 2025
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2425-68
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY (ELEMENTARY) SCHOOL DISTRICT, REGARDING THE EDUCATION PROTECTION ACCOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the voters approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012;
WHEREAS, Proposition 30 added Article XIII, Section 36 to the California Constitution effective November 7, 2012;
WHEREAS, the provisions of Article XIII, Section 36(e) create in the state General Fund an Education Protection Account to receive and disburse the revenues derived from the incremental increases in taxes imposed by Article XIII, Section 36(f);
WHEREAS, before June 30th of each year, the Chief Business Official shall estimate the total amount of additional revenues, less refunds that will be derived from the incremental increases in tax rates made pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36(f) that will be available for transfer into the Education Protection Account during the next fiscal year;
WHEREAS, if the sum determined by the State Controller is positive, the State Controller shall transfer the amount calculated into the Education Protection Account within ten days preceding the end of the fiscal year;
WHEREAS, all monies in the Education Protection Account are hereby continuously appropriated for the support of school districts, county offices of education, charter schools and community college districts;
WHEREAS, monies deposited in the Education Protection Account shall not be used to pay any costs incurred by the Legislature, the Governor or any agency of state government;
WHEREAS, a community college district, county office of education, school district, or charter school shall have the sole authority to determine how the monies received from the Education Protection Account are spent in the school or schools within its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the governing board of the district shall make the spending determinations with respect to monies received from the Education Protection Account in open session of a public meeting of the governing board;
WHEREAS, the monies received from the Education Protection Account shall not be used for salaries or benefits for administrators or any other administrative cost;
WHEREAS, each community college district, county office of education, school district and charter school shall annually publish on its Internet website an accounting of how much money was received from the Education Protection Account and how that money was spent;
WHEREAS, the annual independent financial and compliance audit required of community college districts, county offices of education, school districts and charter schools shall ascertain and verify whether the funds provided from the Education Protection Account have been properly disbursed and expended as required by Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution;
WHEREAS, expenses incurred by community college districts, county offices of education, school districts and charter schools to comply with the additional audit requirements of Article XIII, 2 Section 36 may be paid with funding from the Education Protection Act and shall not be considered administrative costs for purposes of Article XIII, Section 36.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The monies received from the Education Protection Account shall be spent as required by Article XIII, Section 36 and the spending determinations on how the money will be spent shall be made in open session of a public meeting of the governing board of the Petaluma City (Elementary) School District;
2. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 36(e), with the California Constitution, the governing board of the Petaluma City (Elementary) School District has determined to spend the monies received from the Education Protection Act as attached for Petaluma City (Elementary) School District and Penngrove Charter School.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted on roll call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye Williams: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER:Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 27th day of June, 2025
Signed copy of Resolution 2425 68
2425-67
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY (ELEMENTARY) SCHOOL DISTRICT, REGARDING THE EDUCATION PROTECTION ACCOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the voters approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012;
WHEREAS, Proposition 30 added Article XIII, Section 36 to the California Constitution effective November 7, 2012;
WHEREAS, the provisions of Article XIII, Section 36(e) create in the state General Fund an
Education Protection Account to receive and disburse the revenues derived from the incremental increases in taxes imposed by Article XIII, Section 36(f);
WHEREAS, before June 30th of each year, the Chief Business Official shall estimate the total amount of additional revenues, less refunds that will be derived from the incremental increases in tax rates made pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36(f) that will be available for transfer into the Education Protection Account during the next fiscal year;
WHEREAS, if the sum determined by the State Controller is positive, the State Controller shall transfer the amount calculated into the Education Protection Account within ten days preceding the end of the fiscal year;
WHEREAS, all monies in the Education Protection Account are hereby continuously appropriated for the support of school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and community college districts;
WHEREAS, monies deposited in the Education Protection Account shall not be used to pay any costs incurred by the Legislature, the Governor, or any agency of state government;
WHEREAS, a community college district, county office of education, school district, or charter
school shall have the sole authority to determine how the monies received from the Education Protection Account are spent in the school or schools within its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the governing board of the district shall make the spending determinations with respect to monies received from the Education Protection Account in open session of a public meeting of the governing board;
WHEREAS, the monies received from the Education Protection Account shall not be used for salaries or benefits for administrators or any other administrative cost;
WHEREAS, each community college district, county office of education, school district and
charter school shall annually publish on its Internet website an accounting of how much money was received from the Education Protection Account and how that money was spent;
WHEREAS, the annual independent financial and compliance audit required of community college districts, county offices of education, school districts and charter schools shall ascertain and verify whether the funds provided from the Education Protection Account have been properly disbursed and expended as required by Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution;
WHEREAS, expenses incurred by community college districts, county offices of education,
school districts and charter schools to comply with the additional audit requirements of Article XIII, 2 Section 36 may be paid with funding from the Education Protection Act and shall not be considered administrative costs for purposes of Article XIII, Section 36.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The monies received from the Education Protection Account shall be spent as required by Article XIII, Section 36 and the spending determinations on how the money will be spent shall be made in open session of a public meeting of the governing board of the Petaluma City (Elementary) School District;
2. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 36(e), with the California Constitution, the
governing board of the Petaluma City (Elementary) School District has determined to spend the monies received from the Education Protection Act as attached for Petaluma City (Elementary) School District and Penngrove Charter School.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted on roll call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye Williams: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER:Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this
27th day of June, 2025
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO REDWOOD EMPIRE SCHOOLS' INSURANCE GROUP
RESOLVED, by the Governing board of the Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma
Joint Union High School Districts, of the County of Sonoma, State of California, that
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School
Districts are a member of Redwood Empire Schools’ Insurance Group for risk management and
insurance services; and
WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Joint Powers Agreement forming Redwood Empire Schools’
Insurance Group requires each member agency to appoint one person as representative to the Joint Powers Board and one person as alternate;
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that
1. The Chief Business Official is hereby appointed as the representative to the Joint
Powers Board for the Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts.
2. The Superintendent is hereby appointed as the alternate to the Joint Powers Board for the Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Board Member Webster and adopted on roll call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this
24th day of June, 2025
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2425–65
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY (ELEMENTARY) AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), REGARDING TO AUTHORIZE DESIGNATED PERSONNEL TO SIGN CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, this resolution must be adopted in order to certify the approval of the Governing Board to enter into contracts and agreements and authorize the designated personnel to sign contract and agreement documents for Fiscal year 2025-2026;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts authorize the persons who are listed below to sign contracts and agreements for the Governing Board:
NAME TITLE SIGNATURE EFFECTIVE DATE
Matthew Harris Superintendent _________________ July 1, 2025
Amanda Bonivert Chief Business Official _________________ July 1, 2025
Tony Hua Deputy Superintendent _________________ July 1, 2025
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted on roll call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted, and SO ORDERED this 24th day of June 2025
Sign copy of Resolution 2425-65
WHEREAS, Education Code section 44929.21 authorizes the Board of Trustees (“Board”) to give notice, at any time on or before March 15 of the employee’s second complete consecutive school year of employment by the Petaluma City Schools (“District”), to any probationary certificated employee whose probationary period commenced during the 1983-84 fiscal year, or any fiscal year thereafter, of the Board of Trustees’ decision not to reelect the employee for the next succeeding school year;
WHEREAS, 10744 (“Employee”) is a probationary certificated employee whose probationary period commenced during or after the 1983-84 fiscal year;
WHEREAS, the Board has received a recommendation from the District Superintendent or other appropriate District administrators not to reelect Employee;
WHEREAS, the Board has discussed the recommendation made by the administration and concurs in said recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board determines that Employee shall not be reelected for the 2025-2026 school year and hereby authorizes the District Superintendent or their designee to notify Employee of the Board’s decision not to reelect them. The District Superintendent or their designee is further authorized to take any other actions necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision is effective immediately.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN:Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 27th day of May
RESOLUTION NO. 2425-63
Daniel Vieira STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Petaluma City Schools
WHEREAS, Daniel Vieira successfully completed his term as Student Representative to the Board of Education and has performed his duties in an exemplary manner; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel is an articulate, intelligent, San Antonio High School student and his participation and engagement have been well-organized, comprehensive, and delivered with clarity and sincerity; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City School District Board of Education has welcomed his interest, concerns, and advice in many topics that come before the Board; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel has been a loyal member of Petaluma City Schools, demonstrated in his dedication and commitment to his studies, community service, and extracurricular activities. Daniel has appreciated the opportunity to serve the PCS community as a Student Board Member. This year Daniel, having a love for cars, participated in the auto shop course where he advanced to a more specialized auto program with an ongoing project to restore a 1953 Willys Wagon with a new Chevy 350 cubic inch small block V8 engine with a custom-made motor and transmission mounts. Daniel graduated from San Antonio last December and currently works at his family run business.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of Petaluma City Schools commends Daniel for his dedicated service, expresses its appreciation for his warm friendship and extends its best wishes as he continues to pursue his life goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the resolution be made an integral part of the Minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education. Passed and Adopted by the Governing Board of the Petaluma City Schools on May 27, 2025.
Signed ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2425-62
Olivia Leonard STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Petaluma City Schools
WHEREAS, Olivia Leonard successfully completed her term as Student Representative to the Board of Education and has performed her duties in an exemplary manner; and,
WHEREAS, Olivia is an articulate, intelligent, Petaluma High School student and her participation and engagement have been well-organized, comprehensive, and delivered with clarity and sincerity; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City School District Board of Education has welcomed her interest, concerns, and advice in many topics that come before the Board; and,
WHEREAS, Olivia has been a loyal member of Petaluma City Schools, demonstrated in her dedication and commitment to her studies, community service, and extracurricular activities. This year Olivia explored a variety of new activities such as tennis and participating in new clubs. One of the things Olivia looked forward to was serving as a student board member and PHS ASB President to help better the school experiences for her peers. Olivia will continue her education in the Fall by attending San Diego State University.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of Petaluma City Schools commends Olivia for her dedicated service, expresses its appreciation for her warm friendship and extends its best wishes as she continues to pursue her life goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the resolution be made an integral part of the Minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education. Passed and Adopted by the Governing Board of the Petaluma City Schools on May 27, 2025.
Signed ResolutionResolution 2425-61
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), DECLARING JUNE 19TH, 2025 AS JUNETEENTH.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has designated June 19th as “Juneteenth Independence Day” and Juneteenth is now celebrated in nearly every state in the nation as a special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and the other southwestern states, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved people were free; and
WHEREAS, Black Americans who had been enslaved in the Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day, as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Black Americans from the Southwest have continued the tradition of observing Juneteenth for more than 150 years; and
WHEREAS, Black history is a part of American history, and as educational leaders, we have a responsibility to educate students throughout the entire year about the contributions of Black Americans; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is an opportunity for the people of the United States—regardless of race, ethnicity, or background—to learn more about the past, to better understand and reckon with the experiences that have shaped the United States, and to recognize that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education recognizes that each student needs an opportunity to understand the common humanity underlying all people; to develop pride in their own identity and heritage; and to understand, respect, and accept the identity and heritage of others; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education recognizes June 19th, 2025, as Juneteenth and remains committed to celebrating diversity, addressing inequities, and establishing safe environments in our schools and community.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Paun and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Absent WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 27th day of May 2025.
Signed ResolutionResolution 2425-60
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), DECLARING JUNE AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX, AND ASEXUAL (LGBTQIA+) PRIDE MONTH
WHEREAS, in the United States, June is traditionally designated as Pride Month, a time to specifically highlight and celebrate the inclusion and contributions of LGBTQIA+ people in the nation and to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, there have been over 500 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills proposed in the U.S. State Legislatures in 2025 so far; and
WHEREAS, those bills and laws aim to restrict LGBTQIA+ people from some of the basic freedoms and supports enjoyed by all Americans, including accurate identification, free speech and expression, healthcare, public accommodations, and curricula and schooling; and
WHEREAS, sexual orientation and gender expression-biased bullying is among the most common forms of harassment in schools; and
WHEREAS, harassment and bullying contribute to significantly higher rates of school dropout, academic failure, and school disengagement among LGBTQIA+ students; and
WHEREAS, education regarding LGBTQIA+ issues increases understanding, cultivates respect for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families, and creates a culture of allyship; and
WHEREAS, the FAIR Education Act of 2012 called for positive inclusion of the contributions of LGBTQIA+ Americans in social studies curriculum, and the Student Success and Opportunity Act of 2013 strengthened protections for transgender students and affirmed that all students should be recognized and participate in activities by their gender identity; and
WHEREAS, Petaluma City Schools celebrates the rich history of the LGBTQIA+ community, acknowledging the contributions LGBTQIA+ individuals have made and continue to make to strengthen the fabric of American society and its promise of equal rights for all; now
WHEREAS, Petaluma City Schools strives to be an inclusive school community and will continue to build an environment where every student feels safe and supported at school; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education recognizes that each student needs an opportunity to understand the common humanity underlying all people; to develop pride in their own identity and heritage; and to understand, respect, and accept the identity and heritage of others; now
BE IT RESOLVED that Petaluma City Schools hereby issues this Resolution in honor and recognition of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, along with recognizing Harvey Milk Day on May 22nd; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Petaluma City Schools hereby directs all District sites to fly the Progress Pride Flag starting May 22nd on Harvey Milk Day through the end of June and every future year from May 22nd through June.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Williams and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Absent WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 27th day of May, 2025.
Signed ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2425-59
Ava Haghighi STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Petaluma City Schools
WHEREAS, Ava Haghighi successfully completed her term as Student Representative to the Board of Education and has performed her duties in an exemplary manner; and,
WHEREAS, Ava is an articulate, intelligent, Casa Grande High School student and her participation and engagement have been well-organized, comprehensive, and delivered with clarity and sincerity; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City School District Board of Education has welcomed her interest, concerns, and advice in many topics that come before the Board; and,
WHEREAS, Ava has been a loyal member of Petaluma City Schools, demonstrated in her dedication and commitment to her studies, community service, and extracurricular activities. Ava is particularly passionate about civic engagement, which she actively contributes to as a student board member. Her leadership is evident in her roles as President of the Interact Club, the Positivity Project, and her school’s HOSA chapter. Ava will continue her education by attending San Diego State University in the Fall.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of Petaluma City Schools commends Ava for her dedicated service, expresses its appreciation for her warm friendship and extends its best wishes as she continues to pursue her life goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the resolution be made an integral part of the Minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education. Passed and Adopted by the Governing Board of the Petaluma City Schools on May 27, 2025.
Signed Copy of ResolutionResolution 2425-58
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), PRIORITIZING CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Schools (PCS) Board of Trustees recognizes the urgent need to address climate change and its impacts on current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, we believe it is important to advocate for climate action to curtail one of the greatest threats facing communities throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, there is broad scientific consensus among climate scientists that human activities are contributing to increases in greenhouse gas emissions, and are therefore the dominant cause of climate change; and
WHEREAS, climate change is a social justice and equity issue. While climate change impacts all people and disproportionately impacts all young people and future generations, it disproportionately affects people of color and people in poverty, thereby exacerbating existing inequities and limiting equality of opportunity which is a foundational aspiration for modern America;
WHEREAS, the State of California has set ambitious climate goals, including carbon neutrality by 2045, and public schools play a vital role in advancing environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools (GRS) program promotes three key pillars: (1) reducing environmental impact and costs, (2) improving health and wellness, and (3) providing effective environmental and sustainability education, and the district is committed to recognizing, celebrating, and integrating the GRS framework as a key driver of sustainability efforts; and
WHEREAS, the district aligns its sustainability efforts with the City of Petaluma Climate Action Plan, incorporating emergency preparedness and resiliency planning into its policies and practices; and
WHEREAS, prioritizing climate innovation in school facilities, transportation, curriculum, and operations will enhance student learning, reduce operational costs, and support community resilience; and
WHEREAS, sustainable practices, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, outdoor learning spaces, school gardens, and sustainable waste management systems contribute to healthier learning environments and long-term cost savings; and
WHEREAS, environmental literacy and climate education empower students to become future leaders and problem-solvers in addressing climate challenges, and the district is committed to implementing AB 285 to provide climate change curriculum for grades 1-12; and
WHEREAS, the district acknowledges the importance of professional development (PD) for all teachers K-12 to support environmental literacy and climate curriculum, as well as PD for facilities, maintenance, and custodial staff around sustainability practices; and
WHEREAS, workforce development in green and sustainability careers will provide students with skills and opportunities in the emerging green economy; and
WHEREAS, sustainability must be embedded into the Facilities Master Plan and Bond Plans to ensure long-term commitment to environmental goals, including greening school campuses, increasing outdoor education spaces, and expanding outdoor learning opportunities such as field trips and restoration projects; and
WHEREAS, the district is committed to nutrition and food service programs that align with sustainability goals, as well as health and wellness programs that support students experiencing climate anxiety; and
WHEREAS, the district is committed to supporting and promoting sustainable transportation programs and services, including buses, biking, and walking, contribute to reducing the district’s carbon footprint and promoting healthy lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, regular data collection on habitat, wildlife, local ecosystems, water, and other sustainability metrics will guide continuous improvement efforts; and
WHEREAS, celebrating and expanding community partnerships will strengthen sustainability initiatives and amplify local impact;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the PCS Board of Trustees is committed to:
1. Alignment and implementation of the Green Ribbon Schools pillars, program, and goals: a. Pillar I: Reduce environmental impact and costs
b. Pillar II: Improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff c. Pillar III: Provide effective environmental education
2. Regular and comprehensive collaboration with City of Petaluma leadership and staff in the alignment and implementation of the city's Blueprint for Climate Action.
3. Increase reliance on power from clean, renewable sources, including, to the extent possible, electricity generated by equipment installed on District property, by 50
percent by the 2030-2031 school year, using 2024-2025 as the baseline; and power District operations exclusively with electricity from renewables by 2035.
4. Install electric equipment – including furnaces, water heaters, and cooking equipment – as part of any new construction or renovation of District buildings, and in operations such as groundskeeping on District properties; and, proactively marking opportunities within the life-cycles of such equipment, replace all fossil fuel-dependent equipment in existing buildings or used in operations and maintenance with electric equipment, completing this process by 2040.
5. Select zero-emission vehicles for purchase or lease whenever a suitable vehicle exists for a District need and wherever necessary infrastructure (e.g., electric vehicle charging stations) is accessible or can be readily developed, or, if these conditions are not met, select vehicles with the lowest-possible emissions; and transition the entire District vehicle fleet, including District-owned and contracted vehicles, to zero-emissions vehicles by 2030.
6. Reduce the total area of school grounds that is paved or otherwise impermeable, increasing the area that is planted to sustainable, preferably native groundcover, and, by 2035, providing that no less than 30 percent of playgrounds and other areas where students most frequently congregate is shaded by trees or other sustainable cover to both reduce local heat impacts and improve water retention on site.
7. In District food services, by 2030, reduce food waste by at least 60 percent, maximizing the portion of all remaining waste, including foodware, that goes to compost; and maximize onsite preparation of meals that are served fresh, rather than reheated, using produce that is locally sourced and minimally processed or packaged.
8. By 2026, update comprehensive plans for school safety in partnership and alignment with City of Petaluma's Emergency Operations Plan, ensuring that all schools are prepared to provide critical resources, support student learning and serve as centers of community resilience and support through extreme weather events and related crises, such as air made unhealthy by wildfire smoke, and to serve in all types of emergencies as places of relief, support, and resilience for students and teachers, families and community members, as well as emergency responders.
9. Develop and/or select educational programs and instructions materials, provide teacher professional development, and, by 2030, ensure delivery of equitable, standards-aligned, and grade-appropriate instruction across the curriculum that promotes students’ understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change,
provides opportunities to explore and enact climate solutions, and initiates pathways to higher education, training, and careers in fields that are pertinent to sustainability and climate resilience.
10. Prioritize equity and justice in the implementation of the foregoing commitments – recognizing the climate impacts fall upon students and communities unequally, with vulnerable groups including low-wealth communities of color bearing the greater burden, so that climate change is a threat multiplier that amplifies existing patterns of inequity and injustice within society – by using disaggregated data to inform needs assessment, goal setting, and progress monitoring, and by considering the experiences and status of historically marginalized and systemically disadvantaged groups of students as primary lenses through which to evaluate results.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the foregoing commitments, the Board directs the Superintendent to undertake the following actions:
A. Convene a Task Force no later than October 2025 to develop a comprehensive action plan to fulfill the commitments expressed in this resolution. Equity, as evidenced both in health protections and educational outcomes, should be a primary consideration in assessing baseline conditions and formulating the plan. The Task Force may also explore additional aspects of sustainability and climate resilience, including procurement, consumption and waste of paper and other materials, and water use. The Task Force shall include, at a minimum, principal, teacher, parent/caregiver, and student representatives.
i. By June 2026, present to the Board and the public a draft scope of implementation, taking feedback for refinement, and by January 2027, present a complete action plan including:
a. interim objectives and methods for monitoring progress and ensuring equity;
b. estimates in regard to costs and potential sources of supplemental
funding;
c. recommendations with regard to staffing and contracting to ensure that the Task Force and District staff are adequately resourced to fulfill their
responsibilities under this resolution.
ii. Once a plan is adopted, the Task Force shall continue its activity, including semi-annual reports to the Board, until the Board is satisfied that the plan is fully implemented and the commitments expressed in this resolution are achieved.
B. By 2026, complete or update an audit of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from District operations, including emissions that occur directly at sources that are owned and/or operated by the District (“Scope 1”), and emissions that result indirectly from the District’s operations, as through the purchase of energy from public utilities or the use of fossil gas-powered equipment by contractors to the District (“Scope 2”).
C. By December 2025, the District’s master plans for facilities and grounds are aligned with the commitments above, including an assessment of vulnerabilities to extreme weather events and exposures to heat, particulate air pollution, and other environmental health impacts, and identifying priority sites for intervention to ensure health equity for the most vulnerable students.
D. PCS Board of Trustees will make this Resolution a recurring agenda item for annual review of the goals and initiatives set forth, and amend with new benchmarks as warranted; and
E. PCS Board of Trustees will direct the PCS administration to transmit official copies of this Resolution to the following entities: all student councils in PCS, all the district PTA/PTO organizations, all PCS Site Councils, the Boards of Education for the school districts of Old Adobe, Waugh, Cinnabar, Liberty, Wilmar, Dunham, and Two Rock, The Petaluma City Council and City Manager, the Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools, the Sonoma County Board of Education, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, and all relevant local media outlets.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Paun who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Webster and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 10th day of June, 2025
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY “PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS” OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING VALLEY VISTA PUBLIC WALDORF SCHOOL’S STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (STRS) PARTICIPATION
Whereas, the Petaluma Elementary School District Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools has the authority to implement the provisions of Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC); and
Whereas, the Teachers’ Retirement Board of the State Teachers’ Retirement System adopted its resolution re section 414(h)(2) IRC on May 17, 1985; and
Whereas, the Internal Revenue Service has stated on August 27, 1985, that the implementation of the provisions of section 414(h)(2) IRC is not required by law, the tax benefit offered by section 414(h)(2) IRC should be provided to its employees who are members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Williams who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Paun call by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Absent
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this
27th day of May, 2025.
Signed Resolution2425-56
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), ELIMINATING CLASSIFIED POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the Petaluma City Schools (“District”) adopted a Resolution in the Matter of the Reduction or Elimination of Certain Positions in the Permanent Classified Service (“Resolution”) on or before March 15, 2025, authorizing and directing the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee to initiate and pursue procedures necessary not to reemploy the following classified positions:
1. Student Advisor - 0.8 FTE
WHEREAS, the reduction or elimination of the above-listed classified positions was pursuant to Education Code sections 45117, 45298, and 45308 because of a lack of work or lack of funds; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee, duly and properly served a Notice of Layoff Due to Lack of Work and/or Lack of Funds in Compliance with the Seniority Requirements of the Education Code (“Notice”) on the classified employees listed on Attachment “A” on or before March 15, 2025, indicating that the Governing Board did not intend to reemploy them to the extent indicated in the Resolution and Notice for the 2025-2026 school year; and
WHEREAS, the classified employees listed on Attachment “A” were informed of their right to request a hearing and that failure to do so in writing by the date specified in the Notice would constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing; and
WHEREAS, the classified employees listed in Attachment “B” either did not submit a timely request for hearing, or submitted a timely request and then rescinded the request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that considering the classified staff requirements of the District for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the seniority and qualifications of each of the classified employees of the District, the services of the classified employees listed on Attachment “C” will not be required for the ensuing school year to the extent indicated in the Resolution and Notice to the employees listed in Attachment “C.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee, is authorized and directed to give Final Notice to the classified employees listed on Attachment “C” that their services will not be required by this District for the 2025-2026 school year. Said notice shall be given by serving upon said persons a true copy of this Resolution and Decision Not to Reemploy Classified Employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision is effective immediately.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Webster who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Paun and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 6th day of May
ATTACHMENT A
LIST OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES SENT INITIAL LAYOFF NOTICE
1. Employee # 10845
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO EITHER DID NOT SUBMIT A TIMELY REQUEST FOR HEARING OR REQUESTED A HEARING AND THEN RESCINDED THE REQUEST
1. Employee # 10845
ATTACHMENT C
LIST OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES TO BE SENT FINAL LAYOFF NOTICE
1. Employee # 10845
Signed Resolution2425-55
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), NOT TO REEMPLOY CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the PETALUMA CITY (ELEMENTARY) SCHOOL DISTRICT and the PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (“District”) adopted a Resolution in the matter of the Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Services (“Resolution”) on or before March 15, 2025, authorizing and directing the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, to initiate and pursue procedures necessary not to reemploy the equivalent of 7.3 FTE full-time certificated employees of the District pursuant to Education Code sections 44949 and 44955 because of a reduction and/or discontinuance of particular kinds of services; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee, duly and properly served a Notice of Reduction or Discontinuance of Particular Kinds of Services (“Notice”) on the certificated employees listed on Attachment “A” on or before March 15, 2025, indicating that the Governing Board did not intend to re employ them to the extent indicated in the Resolution and Notice for the 2025-2026 school year; and
WHEREAS, the certificated employee listed on Attachment “A” were informed of their right to request a hearing and that failure to do so in writing by the date specified in the aforementioned notice would constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing; and
WHEREAS, the certificated employees listed in Attachment “B” either did not submit a timely request for hearing, or submitted a timely request and then rescinded the request; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that considering the certificated staff requirements of the District for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the seniority and qualifications of each of the certificated employees of the District, the services of the certificated employee listed on Attachment “C” will not be required for the ensuing school year to the extent indicated in the Resolution and Notice to the employees listed in Attachment “C.”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee, is authorized and directed to give Final Notice to the certificated employee listed on Attachment “C” that their services will not be required by this District for the 2025-2026 school year. Said notice shall be given by serving upon said persons a true copy of this Resolution and Decision Not to Reemploy Certificated Employees.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Williams and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 6th day of May 2025.
ATTACHMENT A
LIST OF CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES SENT INITIAL LAYOFF NOTICE
ATTACHMENT B
LIST OF CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES WHO EITHER DID NOT SUBMIT A TIMELY REQUEST FOR HEARING OR REQUESTED A HEARING AND THEN RESCINDED THE REQUEST
ATTACHMENT C
LIST OF CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES TO BE SENT FINAL LAYOFF NOTICE
2425-54
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), DESIGNATION OF SPECIFIC MATERIAL, PRODUCT, THING, OR SERVICE FOR PROCUREMENT
Notifier Fire Alarm Products
WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, Petaluma City Schools (“District”) will be awarding a contract, or contracts, for McKinley Elementary School New Modular Classrooms Project (“Project”) through competitive bidding.
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Public Contract Code section 3400 (“PCC section 3400”) and other applicable law, the District wishes to, in specific instances, designate specific materials, products, things, or services in its bids or requests for proposals.
WHEREAS, PCC section 3400 states that a school district cannot limit “the bidding, directly or indirectly, to any one specific concern,” when letting “contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of public works,” unless the District makes a finding that is described in the invitation for bids or proposals that a particular material, product, thing, or service is designated by specific brand or trade name for any of the following purposes:
∙ “In order that a field test or experiment may be made to determine the product's suitability for future use.” (PCC section 3400(c)(1))
∙ “In order to match other products in use on a particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion.” (PCC section 3400(c)(2))
∙ “In order to obtain a necessary item that is only available from one source.” (PCC section 3400(c)(3))
∙ In order to respond to certain emergency situations. (PCC section 3400(c)(4))
WHEREAS, the District desires to list Notifier Brand Fire Alarm (“Products”) as the only acceptable material, product, thing, or service for the Project, in that the District wishes the Notifier B
rand Fire Alarm parts and system to match other Notifier Brand parts and systems on this, and other District property.
WHEREAS, based upon its review and analysis, District staff recommends and requests that the Board determine and establish that the Products be designated for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Board of Petaluma City Schools hereby finds, determines, declares, orders, and resolves as follows:
APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board of Petaluma City Schools on April 22 2025, by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
Signed Resolution2425-53
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PETALUMA CITY ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS (“PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS”), HONORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 18-24, 2025 AS
CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WEEK
WHEREAS, classified school employees provide valuable services to the schools and students of the Petaluma School Districts; and
WHEREAS, classified school employees contribute to the establishment and promotion of a positive instructional environment; and
WHEREAS, classified school employees employed by the Petaluma School Districts strive for excellence in all areas relative to the educational community; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Petaluma School Districts hereby recognize and wish to honor the contribution of the classified school employees to quality education in the State of California and in the Petaluma School Districts, and declare the week of May 18-24, 2025 as Classified School Employees Week in the Petaluma School Districts.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Board Member Quinn who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Williams and adopted by the following vote:
CLOUD: Aye PAUN: Aye QUINN: Aye WEBSTER: Aye WILLIAMS: Aye
WHEREUPON, the President declared the above resolution adopted and SO ORDERED this 22nd day of April 2025.
Resolution 2425 53 (original signed copy)
