REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
October 10, 2017 6:00PM
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-EAST CAMPUS
WAYNE "HONDO" HODGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
3535 NORTH CORNELIA AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93722
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION IN THE PAC
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| The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President Granda. |
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| All Board Members were present. |
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Motion to adopt agenda as amended Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Solis and a second by Mr. Ruben Coronado. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Mr. Granda stated Item #K.7 would be pulled from the agenda for future action. |
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| Closed Session was called at 6:01 pm. |
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Case# 17-18-006
Case# 17-18-009 |
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A) Assignments - 2
B) Substitutes - 2
C) Coaches - 2 |
Passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Cox and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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A) Assignment – 7
B) Resignations – 3
C) Promotion – 3
D) Student Workers – 2
E) Workability – 3
F) Substitutes - 4
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Agency designated representatives: Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Employee organization: CUTA and CSEA |
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| Open Session was reconvened at 7:00 pm. Mr. Granda reported actions that were taken in Closed Session. |
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| Kelly Porterfield - Assistant Superintendent/CBO |
| The Flag Salute was led by the Biola-Pershing/Harvest/River Bluff Choir. |
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Biola-Pershing/Harvest/River Bluff Choir – Frank Lucian, Director
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| The Biola-Pershing/Harvest/River Bluff sang the Star Spangled Banner. |
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| Sumeet Kaur - CHS-West |
| Sumeet Kaur from CHS-W shared that the band played at the Fresno Fair and took 1st place overall and a $500 cash award. Nico Morales took 5th. Percussion took 1st. FFA is involved at the Big Fresno Fair. Our last game at Buchanan was incredible with a last minute touchdown with a pass from Trent Tompkins to Jacob Torres. Pink shirts will be sold at the two campuses for the pink-out game; proceeds will help fight breast cancer. |
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| CUTA's Laura Bolton shared about the positive interaction between parents, teachers, administration, and district to solve the issue for overflow students from Biola-Pershing to Saroyan. The Biola-Pershing students had to sit through so many stops and were on for 1.5 hours, and some of the little ones had accidents. Parents spoke to teachers, who spoke to admin, who then spoke to the district; now those Biola-Pershing students have a direct shuttle. |
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| Steve Balentine from CSEA said there's nothing at this time. |
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Persons wishing to address the governing board on any item may do so at this time. A maximum of 20 minutes total is set aside for persons wishing to address the Board, with a maximum of 3 minutes per person. If you wish to address the Board, please fill out a request form provided on the table near the entrance, and submit it to the Clerk of the Board prior to the meeting. If you wish to address the Board on an agenda item, please do so when that item is called. Items requiring lengthy discussion may, at the Board’s discretion, be scheduled as a specific agenda item at future meetings. Speakers are requested to state their name and to address comments to the Board of Trustees. The Board is governed by the Brown Act and may briefly respond to public comments but take no action except on items scheduled on the agenda.
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| Laura Bolton thanked the Board for putting the item on the agenda about watching the Board meetings online. |
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| In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may bundle a number of items and act upon them together by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent agenda items shall be items of a routine nature and items for which Board discussion is not anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. When any Board member requests the removal of an item from the consent agenda, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. (Board Bylaw 9322) |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mrs. Terry Cox. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Requests for overnight field trips and day trips more than 150 miles must obtain prior approval from the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees. |
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The following requests for overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles are attached:
- CHS AVID – San Francisco, CA (10/17/2017)
- CHS Cross Country – Walnut, CA (10/20/217)
- CHS Bible/Spanish Club – Valencia, CA (10/21/2017)
- Liddell Elementary – San Francisco CA (11/02/2017)
- CHS Fall Sports Playoffs – Location: TBA (TBA)
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- CHS AVID – AVID Budget – Cost to District $3,000
- CHS Cross Country – ASB & X-Country Boosters Cost to District $3,000 Cost Per Student $2,750 (54 students x $50)
- CHS Bible/Spanish Club – Student fundraising Cost to District: $16,200 Cost Per Student $12,544 (128 x $98)
- Liddell Elementary School – Parents/PFC $2,970 ($30 x 99 students)
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Administration is recommending approval of the overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles.
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CONSENT 10-10-2017
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Per Board Policy 3350, all out-of-state travel for which reimbursement will be claimed shall be approved in advance by the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees.
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The following request for out-of-state travel is attached: - 2017 CTA Region 2 Leadership Conference - Reno, NV (10/27-29/2017)
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- Registration, lodging, transportation and meals
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| Administration is recommending approval of the Employee Out-of-State Travel. |
CTA Region 2 Conference
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Case# 17-18-006
Case# 17-18-009
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Red Ribbon Week was first organized in 1988 as tribute to Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in honor of his battle against illegal drugs and firm belief that one person can make a difference.
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| California for Drug Free Youth, Inc., a statewide parent/community organization, and the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs are co-sponsoring Red Ribbon Week October 23-27, 2017. Schools, businesses, law enforcement, churches, hospitals, service clubs and government agencies will demonstrate their commitment for a drug-free society by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign. This year's theme is "Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free". |
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| Administration is recommending the Board Adopt Resolution #17/18-16 declaring October 23-27, 2017 as Red Ribbon Week. |
Administration is recommending the Board Adopt Resolution #17/18-16 declaring October 23-27, 2017 as Red Ribbon Week. Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Red Ribbon Week
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School Bus Safety Week dates back to 1996. The purpose of National Bus Safety Week is to encourage all citizens to exercise courtesy and caution near school buses, in order that children of our district may have the safest possible system of transportation.
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| The week of October 16-20, 2017 is National School Bus Safety Week. This year's theme is "#STOP ON RED!". |
| Administration is recommending the Board adopt Resolution #17/18-17 proclaiming October 16-20, 2017 as National School Bus Safety Week. |
Administration is recommending the Board adopt Resolution #17/18-17 proclaiming October 16-20, 2017 as National School Bus Safety Week. Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Resolution #17/18-17 National School Bus Safety Week
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- Biola Pershing Elementary School received a donation of $250.00 from AGF Management, Inc. for students.
- McKinley Elementary School received a donation of $214.00 from Kona Ice of Fresno and $18.73 from the Kula Foundation for ASB Fund.
- Saroyan Elementary School received a donation of $500.00 from Walmart for ASB-Camp.
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None.
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Administration is recommending the Board accept Gifts to the District.
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Administration is recommending the Board accept Gifts to the District. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Gifts to the District
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The warrant list for September 2017 is included. A copy of the list is also available in the Business Office for review by the general public.
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| The warrant list includes 678 warrants, valued at $9,920,053.91. |
Funds have been encumbered from appropriate budgets as listed.
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Administration is recommending the Board ratify the Warrant List for September 2017.
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Administration is recommending the Board ratify the Warrant List for September 2017. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Warrant List September 2017
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- California Business Machines - Laminator Maintenance (Polk)
- Digital Schools of California - ACA Reporting Compliance (Human Resources)
- School Facility Consultants - Consulting Services-Developer Fee Justification Report (Facilities)
- SchoolWorks, Inc. - GIS & Demographics (Facilities)
- Service Management Assist, LLC - Schedule & Staffing Analysis (Custodial)
- Andelson, Loya Rudd Atkinson – Legal Services (District)
- Dannis Woliver Kelley – Legal Services (District)
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Contracts have been budgeted for school year.
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Administration is requesting the Board ratify contracts for the school year.
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Administration is requesting the Board ratify contracts for the school year. Motion to approved Contracts 1-5 Passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Cox and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Motion to approve Contracts 6 & 7 Passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Cox and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
No Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
No Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Mr. Coronado asked what services does the School Facility Consultants provide. Mr. Porterfield said they assist with all of our consultation on our new construction eligibility at the state and with our application process. Mr. Coronado wanted clarification on Service Management Assistant. Mr. Porterfield said we had inconsistencies related to our custodial staff district-wide. They will do interviews and research to help us with a better allocation of resources. This organization also helps with our operational handbook with our staffing and expectation meets what the cleaning standards are and if we're staffed properly. Mr. Coronado asked what happens if we don't ratify a contract. Mr. Porterfield said we'd have to go to county as we could be looking at a litigation issue. Mr. Porterfield reminded Mr. Coronado that the contracts are under $50K, which is why they're on the ratification list. Mr. Coronado asked about numbers 6 and 7 with legal services. Number 6 was signed in July 2017 and number 7 with Dannis Woliver Kelley was signed in June 2017; he asked why these are here if these contracts were expired and now on a month-to-month basis? Mr. Porterfield said he had misspoken at a previous meeting, but at the last board meeting, he gave clarification on the specific expiration dates, but he didn't say all the contracts are month-to-month. Mr. Coronado requested Contracts 6 & 7 for legal services be pulled for a separate vote. |
1) California Business Machines
2) Digital Schools of California
3) School Facility Consultants
4) Schoolworks, Inc.
5) Service Management Assist, LLC
6) Andelson Loya Rudd Atkinson Legal Services
7) Dannis Woliver Kelley Legal Services
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With input from Administration, Instructional Technology, and the Professional Consultation Committee (PCC) for Technology, it is our plan to continue with the success of Central Unified’s 1:1 third through twelfth grade implementation and extend our technology program to students in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade.
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| The recommended devices have been reviewed and field tested based on standards, set by stakeholders, including; - Effectiveness in the classroom and daily instruction.
- Compatibility with district and state standardized applications.
- Overall management to maintain and sustain device during its life cycle.
- Durability of its construction and use in an educational environment.
- Overall costs of warranty and licenses required to operate effectively.
- Compatibility with district implemented application and network services.
- Compatibility with existing district tablet charging carts.
The lease agreement includes; 4,250 Chromebooks with 3 year accidental warranty, deployment services and device licensing for use in the TK-2nd grade classrooms. 16,000 licenses for Chromebook reporting and classroom management software for use in the TK-12th grade classrooms.
The existing tablet charging carts will be rewired for use with the proposed Chromebook device. |
Refresh lease at a total cost of $1,422,625.54 over a 3-year term with an optional 4th year payment to own the equipment out right.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve TK – 2ND Grade Next Generation Device.
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| This item was pulled from the agenda for a future meeting. |
1) VAR Technology Finance Proposal
2) Troxell Quote
3) NCPA RFP #11-15 Troxell Bid
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On May 12, 2009, the Board approved the Educational Specification for the New High School which included a gym and theater. The practice gym and concession stand building for the pool were not part of the original scope.
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| The approved scope comprised of a gym with two (2) floors and a theater with seating capacity of approximately 450 seats. SIM-PBK was directed to increase the scope for a theater with seating capacity of approximately 850 seats, an additional third floor to the gym for practice, and a concession stand building in the pool area. The increase resulted in an additional 38,410 square feet to the project. SIM-PBK will update the original drawings to the Division of State Architects (DSA) in order to qualify for State Funding in 2019. The drawings must be updated to meet the current building codes and be approved by DSA. The plans will be approved in 2018. The increased fees do not include code upgrades for the future theater and concessions buildings. The fee does allow for a phased construction plan to meet district funding.
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The additional fees are based on the State approved sliding scale. The original contract amount of $3,437,500 is increased by $1,713,573. Funding will be by Measure C and the State Facilities Program.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve SIM-PBK Architects New High School Proposal to Update Original Program and Building Codes.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve SIM-PBK Architects New High School Proposal to Update Original Program and Building Codes. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Solis and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Mr. Coronado asked if Mr. Porterfield found out about the construction going up for the 9.66 and 28% reduction in labor? Mr. Porterfield said he had addressed it in a Friday report, in detail, per the Board's request. Mr. Coronado asked, "You're not saying the Friday report is an extension of the Board agenda, is it?" Mr. Porterfield answered that he placed the information there because that was where it was addressed for the Board regarding that particular item. Mr. Coronado answered if it's not on the agenda, it doesn't exist. Mr. Porterfield said he would defer to the Board President Granda and the Superintendent on that answer. Mr. Granda asked Mr. Porterfield if the information of clarification was placed in the Friday report per the Board's request and Mr. Porterfield affirmed that it was, as it usually has been done in the past. Mr. Coronado said it doesn't matter what has been done in the past if it's not legal. Mr. Granda asked Mr. Coronado for a point of order in the meeting. Mr. Granda asked if two Friday reports are sent out, one that's confidential and one that is not. Mr. Sutton said the Friday Report will indicate if something is confidential. Mr. Porterfield clarified that the information he included was an answer to Mr. Coronado's question if the district has a magic wand to come up with numbers, and the answer is we don't; the numbers are from indexes used to give numbers such as from industry costs, labor statistics, Census statistics, and local market statistics. Mrs. Cox pointed out that Mr. Coronado approved the minutes where it states the information would be provided to him; there's nothing specifically stated about bringing the answer to the Board meeting. She suggested that if he wants something specific to return or be on the agenda, that needs to be stated very clearly. Mr. Granda said if we request information, we need to be very clear that needs to be brought back to Board meetings. Mr. Atkins pointed out that if we need all questions clarified at board meetings, then action items could be delayed another 2-4 weeks. Mrs. Cox said that issue was fully vetted at the last meeting and Mr. Coronado asked where Mr. Porterfield got the data and asked him to prove where he got the data. Mr. Coronado said it's no big deal and Mr. Porterfield shouldn't have attached the information to the Friday Report, but on the agenda for the Board meetings. Mr. Dawar suggested the board member could have it bring it back as requested. Mr. Atkins and Mr. Cervantes said it needs to be clarified how each question, that requires answers, will return to the Board as to not delay votes on items. Mrs. Martinez said this is a public meeting, and if a question is asked, and if the information being requested is in a Friday report that no one has access to, then doesn't that show the information isn't really public? Mr. Granda clarified that if anyone wants access to the same information, it can be requested. |
1) SIM-PBK Proposal for New High School
2) New High School Budget
3) New High School Architect Fees
4) Multi-Year Project List
5) Multi-Year Project List 2
6) Board Action - May 26, 2009
7) SIM Architects Original Proposal for New High School
8) New High School Educational Specifications
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Mr. Coronado made a motion that the Board exercise article 8 section A to dismiss an attorney with or without cause by written notice to the attorney, and the Administration mails such notice. Mrs. Cox stated that the item hasn't been properly placed on the agenda to give the public notice that the legal firm's contract will not be renewed. She said she can second the motion, but said all that's included in the agenda item is the letter and contract, but there's no indication that there's the intention to terminate services. The action has to be clear to the public on what the Board will vote on and this may be due to unclear direction from the previous meeting. Mr. Sutton said he called Lozano Smith to give them notice that a vote was taking place tonight, but Mrs. Cox said this is about the Brown Act to the public. The public needs to know that the Board is taking action to vote. Mr. Granda felt the last meeting was clear in terms of direction and discussion, but Mrs. Cox reiterated the agenda item doesn't mention termination and there's no termination letter included as an attachment. Mrs. Cox said if this is a violation of Brown Act, she'll have to abstain from voting. Mr. Granda reminded her she had seconded the motion.
Mrs. Cox pulled her second, then Cesar seconded the motion. Mr. Dawar stated the language isn't clear and the attachments don't include a termination letter. Mr. Dawar felt it should be moved to the next meeting with very clear language of termination. Mr. Sutton said the reason why it wasn't put on the agenda as a termination is because it wasn't clear what the motion was going to be. Mrs. Cox said the action item can state terminate or keep the contract. Mr. Granda said the item has been at 3 meetings and the point of clarification and he was told this is the way to do it. Mr. Dawar agreed the language should include continue or terminate the contract. Mr. Coronado said he felt the Board was very clear about direction and the Board president and Superintendent are the ones who compose the agenda. Mr. Sutton said, with all due respect, I disagree because there were opinions on both side of the issue. Some who said to terminate and others who said no. Mr. Cervantes said he's not clear why Lozano Smith is being terminated; he's not even aware what the grounds of termination are. Mr. Sutton said, to be clear, at the next meeting, the agenda action item will return so that the Board can vote if the law firm will be terminated or renewed. There was no vote. |
Lozano Smith
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Requests for overnight field trips and day trips more than 150 miles must obtain prior approval from the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees.
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The following requests for overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles are attached: - CHS FCCLA – Sacramento, CA (11/08/2017)
- CHS Boys Basketball – Morro Bay, CA (11/30/2017)
- CHS Girls Soccer – Bakersfield, CA (12/15/2017)
- CHS Boys Basketball – Hayward, CA (12/22/2017)
- CHS Boys Basketball – Rancho Mirage, CA (12/26/2017)
- Madison Elementary ASP – Anaheim, CA (01/17/2018)
- Madison Elementary ASP – San Francisco, CA (02/07/2018)
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- CHS FCCLA – CA FCCLA Stipend and ASB Cost to District $900
- CHS Boys Basketball – Athletics ASB & Boosters – Cost to District $2,000 Cost per student $2,000 (20 students x $100)
- CHS Girls Soccer – Athletics ASB & Boosters – Cost to District $,2000 Cost per student $1,000 (20 students x $50)
- CHS Boys Basketball – Athletics ASB & Boosters – Cost to District $1,500 Cost per student $500 (20 students x $25)
- CHS Boys Basketball – Athletics ASB & Boosters – Cost to District $3,000 Cost per student $2,000 (20 students x $100)
- Madison Elementary ASP – ASP Grant & Fundraisers – Cost per student $150 (30 students x $5)
- Madison Elementary ASP – ASP Grant & Fundraisers – Cost per student $225 (30 students x $5)
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 24, 2017 Board Agenda for Action.
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Field Trips
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In 2004, in what has become known as the Williams’ Lawsuit Settlement, it was acknowledged for the first time that the state has an obligation to provide California public school students a minimum level of educational necessities: (1) qualified teachers (2) clean, safe, and functional school facilities, and (3) adequate textbooks. The Williams’ Settlement has also established a standard of accountability mechanism for reporting in these three areas. All school districts are required to hold quarterly public hearings and to approve the uniform complaint procedure at that time. A report is then sent to the County Superintendent’s office.
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Principals and departments will compile information for the quarterly report. The information will show if there are deficiencies reported for any of the above three areas. A lack of reported deficiencies indicates that there are sufficient materials for every student, our teaching staff is highly qualified to teach where they are assigned, and our schools are safe, clean and functional. This information will be reported at the October 24th Board Meeting.
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Continued state support with compliance.
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Administration is recommending that the Board hold a public hearing on October 24, 2017 and approve October’s Quarterly Williams’ Uniform Complaint Procedure.
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Notice of Public Hearing
Williams' Report for October 2017
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| In order to support full implementation of the Common Core ELA/ELD State Standards, our district staff embarked on a review and pilot to select a CCSS aligned ELA/ELD Curriculum for recommendation. In November of 2015, the Professional Consultant Committee (PCC) for ELA/ELD was formed. The committee is comprised of representatives from each of the middle schools, high schools, and support staff. After extensive discussions, meetings, visits and thorough reviews of the CCSS ELA/ELD materials, the PCC for ELA/ELD recommended and Board approved Amplify for grades 7-8 and Pearson MyPerspectives for use in grade 9-11. |
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| The High School members of the Professional Consultant Committee met and discussed the appropriateness of adding a grade 12 curriculum option for students. Based on input of the PCC members, administration is recommending the adoption of Pearson MyPerspectives 2017 for grade 12 and anticipate a new course offering for seniors to be added to the schedule that will use this material beginning in 2018-2019. All curriculum has been determined appropriate and is aligned to state standards. |
| None at this time. Budget for this material will be developed for 2018-19. |
Administration recommends this item be placed on the October 24, 2017 board meeting for approval.
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| Moved to consent |
Pearson Checklist for Instructional Materials
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Mind Institute's Spatial Temporal Math program, referred to as ST Math, has been incorporated into elementary mathematics classrooms for the last nine years. ST Math is a visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving to engage, motivate and challenge TK-6 students toward higher achievement.
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The online curriculum addresses Common Core State Standards for mathematics. It has been reviewed and recommended for use, with adjustments in implementation practices, in order to increase program effectiveness.
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| $59,479.06 - School Allocations - Title 1 & LCFF |
| Administration recommends this item be placed on the October 24, 2017 Board Agenda for action. |
| Mr. Coronado asked why this item is being voted on when the quote has expired. Mrs. Davis said the quote is honored, but there was a delay because they were waiting for school site councils and others to make a decision if money should be spent on this. Mr. Coronado asked how this is used--does this take the place of math books? This is easily accessed at home. Bernice Bailey said as a kindergarten teacher, she loves this program. This allows kids to learn at their own level and pace. It works great for the EL kids, too. Moved to consent. |
ST Math Quote 2017-18
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In an effort to enhance course offerings and support student learning at Central High School, CHS administration and Educational Services are requesting Board approval to offer Dance Performance in the fall of 2018.
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This new course is an advanced level class for students and will provide them with unique experiences to choreograph and perform for a variety of audiences. In this class, students will enhance their knowledge and skills in ballet, jazz, modern, social, and folk dance, along with various other ethnic forms of dance which will be performed regularly throughout the year.
Through the introduction of advanced techniques, students will continue to learn the vocabulary of movement which will help them progress into improvisational work as well as choreography. Dance in historical context and cultural diversity will be taught throughout the course.
Approval for UC A-G Fine Arts credit is pending. |
| Current staff will be scheduled to address the needs for this course in the master schedule. |
| Administration is recommending that this item be placed on the October 24, 2017, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Dance Performance Course
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| BP 5030 - The Governing Board recognizes the link between student health and learning and desires a comprehensive program promoting healthy eating and physical activity in district students. As per Board Policy, administration annually provides the Board with a summary report of the progress towards wellness goals. |
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| The attached Wellness Report provides an update on progress towards the district wellness goals. Board Policy 5030 on Student Wellness is attached for Board review as well. |
| None. This information carries no financial obligation to the district. Services and programs are supported through existing resources to address students' health needs. |
| This Board Report is for information only. |
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01) Wellness Policy Report 2016-17
02) BP 5030 - Student Wellness
03) E 5030 - Student Wellness
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Biola-Pershing Elementary School was in need of severe exterior painting. The project included: painting of doors, frames, windows, fascia, trim at walk, all exterior flashing, rain gutters and down spouts were included; in addition to Portable units.
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The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the County is included.
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The project cost was $63,000.00 and was funded through Deferred Maintenance.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 25, 2017, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
Notice of Completion - Biola-Pershing Exterior Paint Project #1617-107
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Houghton-Kearney Elementary School was in need of severe exterior painting. The project included: painting of doors, frames, windows, fascia, trim at walk, all exterior flashing, rain gutters and down spouts were included; in addition to Portable units.
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The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the County is included.
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The project cost was $64,900.00 and was funded through Deferred Maintenance.
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Administration is requesting this item be placed on the October 24, 2017, Board Agenda for Action.
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Notice of Completion - H-K Elementary Exterior Paint Project #1617-106
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| The asphalt at Pershing Continuation High School is in need of major repair and requires reconstruction to prevent potential risk to students and staff. |
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| The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the City is included. |
| The project cost was $40,318.00 and was funded through Deferred Maintenance. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 24, 2017, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
NOC Pershing Continuation HS Asphalt Reconstruction
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Roosevelt Elementary School was in need of severe exterior painting. The project included: painting of doors, frames, windows, fascia, trim at walk, all exterior flashing, rain gutters and down spouts were included; in addition to Portable units.
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The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the City is included.
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The project cost was $82,000.00 and was funded through Deferred Maintenance.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 24, 2017, Board Agenda for Action.
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NOC Roosevelt Elem Exterior Paint Project #1617-10
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| At the previous board meeting, the Board of Trustees requested staff to provide information regarding a Request for Proposal for Legal Services. |
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| Attached is a template for review and discussion. |
| This item was brought for discussion only at this time. |
RFP for Legal Services (template)
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| Board has received a request to video/audio record Board of Trustees meetings and post the recordings on the website for public review. |
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| Discussion of pros, cons, costs of staff, equipment and supplies to enable video/audio recording and posting of Board of Trustees meetings. |
| Mr. Granda said perhaps the ROP students can do the work to record meetings. It could be a great project for them. Mr. Coronado said for the record, "about 3 years ago, the section for the public comments was at the end of the meeting. The meetings would sometimes go until midnight, so it was unfair or impossible for people to have input. Since that period, the Board has moved the section to the beginning the meeting and the Board has approved 3 budgets, 3 LCAP, 3 Single Plans of Student Achievement. All of these documents deal with improving academic performance of all students. Based on our student scores, our students need help. According to the CSBA attorneys, the seven board members are having a private meeting in a public setting. It's the board agenda, board minutes, etc. I think it's a good idea, since we already have audio of the meetings, we can put it on the website. Regarding video, what's the purpose? objective? Cost? Will there be several cameras, one on the board, one on the staff? Public input is great. When we get reports like here, everybody out there, teachers, administrators, public, retired have a right to demand from this board to do better. I'm not sure how the video will help if we don't bring their suggestions to the board." Mrs. Cox said there's the reality that we have fewer public comments now that this section is earlier in the meeting compared to the later times. Mrs. Cox said she has no problem with audio or video, but wants video to be as inconspicuous as possible, not a camera person moving around. She brought up that we have to see if video will really make a difference since the video Laura Bolton posted on Keeping Central Unified didn't get many hits or eyes viewing it. How will we get people to watch the video? We'll have to look at costs. Even if students are used, you have to bring staff. Mr. Solis said we should look at proposed costs for audio and video--there are modern technological services that do it. Mr. Sutton mentioned a company that recently called Sonja Dosti--they had a proposal for this type of service is about $10,000 initially. He said surely there are other companies now. We currently do audio, so to posting that link would be no cost. Laura Bolton said Madera Unified videotapes and broadcasts on their network. Laura said we don't need anything fancy--just a video camera from one vantage point on a tripod. The audio could potentially be boring and difficult to understand unless there's video. $10K sounds like it's on the pricey side, but maybe money from LCAP/parent involvement could pay for that. It's also in the Board bylaws. Mrs. Cox clarified that Madera Unified doesn't do video, only audio. Mr. Granda said there's some interest here. Mr. Sutton has some information and maybe we can take a look at some options with Sonja and look at direction. The only district he knows of that does video is FUSD, and we don't want ABC30 here. Mrs. Cox said we heard from many board members that we can start with audio since it doesn't cost and see how it goes without change of policy or investment. If it draws people, it'll give us a clue. I don't know if we need to have staff get estimates. We have one. Maybe $10K is high or low, but it's a ballpark. Mr. Solis would like to see a proposal for audio vs. video. Mr. Coronado said the audio should be posted on the website, but maybe the video can be as simple as connecting a camera to a computer. Mr. Granda reiterated that the board members agreed to have the audio posted on the website going forward and that's a start. |
01) BB 9324 - Minutes and Recordings
02) BB 9323 - Meeting Conduct
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Administration posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) #1617-7500-3 Grant Writing Services. The advertisement was published in the Fresno Bee on July 19, 2017 and July 26, 2017.
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Request for Proposal #1718-7500-01 Grant Writing Services closed on August 8, 2017. There were three (3) proposals submitted. Proposals were evaluated on 1) Qualifications, Background, Experience - Evaluated on the firm's experience, and staff experience as it pertains to the scope of work, 2) References, 3) Comprehensiveness of the proposal in responding to the RFP and 4) Cost of Services.
After evaluation of all proposals submitted an interview was held on September 7, 2017, Administration is recommending Townsend Public Affairs be retained for Grant Writing Services. |
The cost is $48,000 and will be paid from General Fund.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 24, 2017 agenda for Action. |
| Mr. Dawar asked how long they have been in business. Mr. Christopher Thompson said they've been in business since 1998 - 19 years. They have assisted schools in receiving $1.15 billion in grants. Over $340.2 million has come to the Central Valley. Mr. Cervantes asked if they receive a percentage of any grants. Mr. Townsend said it's actually against the law to take money from the grants. For $4000/month, about how many grants can be written? Each client should submit as many grants as possible. Mr. Sutton said it's more about how much grant money comes in, not the number of grant applications submitted. Vanessa Knight, teacher, asked if they offer to help teachers to write for smaller grants or perhaps even teach educators how to write grants? Mr. Townsend said they do assist in training teachers to do that. Moved to action. |
0) Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Contract
1) RFP Grant Writing
2) Tally Sheet
3) Townsend Public Affairs Proposal
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Mr. Sutton was invited by Jim Patterson to attend a forum about prescription drug addiction. This is a growing problem with our youth in Fresno County. This is no longer about illicit drugs, but students taking Oxycontin and other prescription medications. We're in the 2nd week of the Big Fresno Fair and tomorrow is a big day for our Ag students for Market Day. On Thursday is the showmanship competition. Stop by the Junior Exhibit Hall as many of our students have various recognitions at the fair. Football is on Saturday at Clovis High 11am and 1:30pm. The Biola Raisin Parade is at 10 am and the Community Fun Run is at 7am. The Fresno County Trustees dinner is at Fowler High School on October 17th. There's the high school play, The Diary of Anne Frank, both this and next weekend. November 1st is the annual State of the District event at Holland Park West at 5:30pm.
Mrs. Cox mentioned that Saturday night at 6pm on November 4, there's a French Polynesian Luau, co-hosted by the Central High French Club. The Mayor of Chateroux France and Miss Tahiti will be there.
Mr. Coronado said, for the record, "the last Board Minutes, item L. 9, states, 'Mr. Granda wants the termination of Lozano Smith to return to the next Board meeting.'" |
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| The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m. for Public Session in the Central High School-East Campus Performing Arts Center. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm. |
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| Present | Mr. Richard Atkins |
| Present | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
| Present | Mr. Ruben Coronado |
| Present | Mrs. Terry Cox |
| Present | Mr. Rama Dawar |
| Present | Mr. Cesar Granda |
| Present | Mr. Richard Solis |
| Present | Mr. Mark Sutton |
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