REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
May 08, 2018 6:00PM
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-EAST CAMPUS
WAYNE "HONDO" HODGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
3535 NORTH CORNELIA AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93722
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION: (Rama Dawar)
Panipat Media Center, GT Road, Panipat, Haryana, India
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 by President Granda at 6:00 pm. |
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Board members in attendance: Atkins, Coronado, Cox, Granda, Solis. Mr. Dawar will call during Closed Session. Mr. Cervantes arrived at 6:01 pm and joined the Board as they proceeded into Closed Session. Mr. Dawar attempted to join the meeting at 6:05 pm via teleconference during Closed Session, however his calls were dropped several times, and he was unable to participate in the meeting.
Mr. Dawar called again at 7:36 pm during Open Session. Mr. Dawar's call was dropped again at 8:00 pm during Item K.2 and he was unable to participate for the balance of the meeting. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Absent Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Closed Session was called at 6:01 pm.
Mr. Dawar called in during Closed Session, however the calls were dropped, so he was unable to participate via teleconference. |
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Case# 17-18-064
Case# 17-18-070
Case# 17-18-072
Case# 17-18-073 |
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A) Resignations - 2
B) Retirements - 1
C) Summer School Assignments - 74
D) Coaches - 1
E) Substitutes - 6 |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Ruben Coronado. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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A) Assignment – 1
B) Resignation – 3
C) Retirement – 2
D) Promotion – 2
E) Transfer – 1
F) Summer School Assignment – 6
G) Workability – 2
H) Substitutes – 1 |
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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Agency designated representatives: Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Kelly Porterfield, Interim Superintendent, Cesar Granda, President - Board of Trustees
Employee organizations: CUTA and CSEA
Unrepresented Employees: Assistant Superintendents and Superintendent Search |
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4 Cases: - Case # ED-2017/18-004
- Case # BD-2017/18-005
- Case # BD-2017/18-006
- Case # BD-2017/18-007
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| Open Session was reconvened at 7:33 pm. Mr. Dawar rejoined the meeting via teleconference at 7:36 pm. Mr. Granda reported on actions taken in Closed Session. |
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| Ketti Davis, Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services |
| Ketti Davis led the flag salute. |
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| Liddell/McKinley Band - Bill McKee, Director |
| The Liddell/McKinley Band, led by Bill McKee, played an instrumental version of the Star Spangled Banner while the Board was in Closed Session. |
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| Nathan Casares - CHS-East Student Body President |
| Nathan Casares said this week is Teacher Appreciation Week and students are providing Starbucks and Hungry Bear cookies; they're also washing teachers' cars. Prom is at Holland Park West this Saturday. Thursday, May 31st is the Senior Farewell Rally with Grad Night later that night. Seniors have 17 days left. Open House is May 23rd. College signing day is on May 30th. |
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| Laura Bolton said staff is very positive about Comprehensive Youth Services. Roosevelt is interesting in receiving their services as well. We had a lot of students who went to the Young Authors' Faire, winning many awards. |
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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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| 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. Rama Dawar 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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| Roll call vote |
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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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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. - CHS West - Santa Cruz, CA (5/17/2018)
- CHS Seniors - Valencia, CA (05/31/2018)
- CHS Athletics - Spring Sports
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- CHS West - Students Promoting Campus Club/Cost to District $620
- CHS Seniors - ASB/Cost to District $60,000 (400 students x $150)
- CHS Athletics - Spring Sports
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| Administration is recommending approval of overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles. |
Field Trips
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On June 24, 2015 Governor Jerry Brown signed AB104 into law. The 2015-2016 State Budget appropriated $500 million to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) and the California Department of Education to allocate funding for adult education. The funds are provided to consortia for the purpose of implementing regional plans for adult education. The intent of the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) is to expand and improve the provision of adult education via the consortia. Each consortium is defined by the boundaries of a community college district.
The accompanying trailer bill, AB 104, includes language that identifies the program areas of adult education that can be funded through this allocation and the necessary decision making structure. Specifically, AB104, Article 9, Section 84905(a) authorizes a community college district, school district, county office of education, or any joint powers authority to join the local adult education consortium as a member; Section 84905(c) states that a member of the consortium shall be represented only by an official designated by the governing board of the member; and Section 84905(d)(1) describes the decision making procedures including a requirement that all members of the consortium shall participate in any decision made by the consortium, Section 84905(d)(1)(A). |
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An official representative is necessary to ensure that the Central Unified School District has a full voice in the decision making process in the State Center Adult Education Consortium, including the disbursement of consortium funds to provide adult education courses and student support services authorized by AB104, Section 84913.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Paul Birrell to continue to serve as the official Central Unified School District representative and the future Principal of Central Adult School to serve as the official Central Unified School District alternate on the State Center Adult Education Consortium Executive Board until the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees chooses other persons to serve in their place. |
| Allocations to the State Center Adult Education Consortium will be determined by CDE later in the Spring. |
| Administration recommends approval. |
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| In order to support full implementation of the History Social Science Framework and Social Science State Standards, our district staff embarked on a review and pilot to select a CCSS aligned SOCIAL SCIENCE Curriculum for recommendation. The Professional Consultant Committee (PCC) for social science is comprised of representatives from each of the middle schools, high schools, and support staff. They decided on three publishers they believed were best for meeting the needs of all of our students and piloted each of these prior to making a recommendation. |
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Staff is recommending the adoption and implementation of - National Geographic California for grades 7-8
- TCI Geography Alive for grade 9
- McGraw Hill CA-IMPACT for grades 10-12
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Estimated cost from the Instructional Materials budget:
- $367,826.56 for National Geographic grades 7-8
- $195,507.90 for TCI for grade 9
- $772,953.07 for McGraw Hill for grades 10-12
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| Administration recommends approval. |
McGraw Hill Econ and Govt Supplemental Checklist
McGraw Hill quote
McGraw Hill WH and US supplemental checklist
National Geographic quote
National Geographic Supplemental checklist
TCI Supplemental checklist
TCI World Geography quote
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Central Unified annually contracts with Goodfellow Occupational Therapy to deliver occupational therapy to identified students as specified in their IEPs. One occupational therapist FTE may service up to 45 students.
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| The current student needs as identified by IEPs indicates the service time required of up to 3.8 full time occupational therapists. The contract will begin with 3.4 FTE occupational therapists and will increase up to 3.8 occupational therapists if required by student IEPs. The services provided includes therapy with students, consultations, and assessment plans. All service providers will have graduated from an accredited school, possess certification in good standing from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, and will be appropriately licensed. |
| The $532,000 has been included in the 2018-2019 Special Education budget. |
| Administration is recommending approval. |
Goodfellow Occupational Therapy
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Case# 17-18-064
Case# 17-18-070
Case# 17-18-072
Case# 17-18-073
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes 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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| Roll Call vote |
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Pursuant to the Charter Schools Act of 1992 (Ed. Code § 47600 et seq.) and Board Policy 0420.4, a charter school petition proposing to operate a charter school that will operate within the geographic boundaries of the District may be submitted to the District’s Governing Board after meeting specified signature requirements. The Governing Board is required to hold a public hearing and either grant or deny the charter petition following receipt by the Governing Board of the charter petition and follow the timeline as developed below:
Timeline for review of petition: - March 13, 2018: Receive petition filed for Augustus Academy for Creative Arts and Technology
- April 10, 2018: Conduct public hearing to determine the level of support for the petition
- May 8, 2018: Approve/ Deny the request to approve the petition
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| District staff has engaged in a thorough review of the petition and prepared a comprehensive Staff Report and Proposed Findings of Fact. Based on that review and the factual findings, administration recommends that the Board adopts Resolution #17/18-43 denying the Augustus Academy Charter Petition. |
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Administration recommends adopting Resolution # 17/18-43 denying the Augustus Academy for Creative Arts and Technology charter school petition and adopting the Staff Report and Proposed Findings of Fact as the findings of the Board.
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Administration recommends adopting Resolution # 17/18-43 denying the Augustus Academy for Creative Arts and Technology charter school petition and adopting the Staff Report and Proposed Findings of Fact as the findings of the Board. Motion to adopt Res. # 17/18-43 denying petition Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Solis and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
No Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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- Kelly English shared that they have their financial person here to address any budget concerns. Regarding the issue of SPED and English Learners, she felt the responses were very subjective and the whole Augustus Team has been available to talk anytime for the last 60 days during which everyone had the petition. Regarding the feminine hygiene issue, on p. 7 of the petition covers the topic as the Academy would provide Ice packs, feminine hygiene products and boo boo strips as part of following Ed Code. Many CentralUSD teachers were unaware or didn't have a chance to review this petition. Since Augustus doesn't have a school yet, they don't have a MOU just yet either.
- Paige Barnhart deferred her time to Kelly English.
- Nick Driver from CSMC has been working with charter schools for 14 years and his organization has worked with charters all over the state. They understand budgets very well and it was surprising to read some of the staff assumptions. All of the assumptions listed are items that he and his firm can address and he is willing to sit down with any board members at any time. He also addressed insurance issues. (Michelle Murphy deferred her time to Mr. Driver). 6% of all expenditures are set aside for a reserve and the school will clearly be able to make it and even thrive with each year. He clarified that the Academy can afford the facility as it will be leasing from another entity--it's not a purchase.
- Jerry English, as an old-school principal, appreciated the school band that performed before the meeting. The concerns and misinformation have been addressed this evening. Will the CentralUSD students have another learning opportunity available to them? This opportunity doesn't cost the district any staff or finances. This is a win-win-win situation. The Board wins, the educational community win and the students in CentralUSD win. Is there a majority of board members who will have the courage to approve a charter for students? Let's move forward...what do you have to lose?
- Cindy Ellsworth: The co-petitioner of the Augustus Academy. She felt it was important to voice her concerns. Working with Kelly English on this project and petition; we have seen the results of the educational program of Augustus. Her own daughter, who struggled with learning, has benefited and is graduating early. She asks the Board to think of every student, every classroom, every day.
- Barbara Morales: 12 years as a credentialed teacher and a parent. There's a huge need in the Valley who need a different model who aren't surviving or thriving in the current model of learning. I've seen this work and my own daughter thrive in this model.
- Mr. Granda noted that Mr. Dawar's phone connection was lost. They'll try to reconnect with him.
- Ken Boyd: Here to support Augustus Academy. He has served Rotary International for many years. Children don't all learn the same way, but differently. This school allows students to learn differently.
- Brian Ellsworth said there are two approaches to something: find a way to squash it or make something work. He asked current and future Augustus Academy Students to stand. He said these students are thriving and finally have confidence.
Mrs. Davis said, after reviewing this petition as submitted and putting the experts in the different areas, in the review, each of the findings in the petition was unsound. In the review, unlikely to be implemented successfully over time. Based on those findings, she recommended the resolution to deny the charter resolution. Mr. Granda said it's a very difficult decision to make. |
1) Staff Report
2) Resolution #17/18-43
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Board policies are brought to the Board of Trustees for review, and/or revision, and adoption as necessary.
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Attached are copies of current Board Policies as well as Gamut recommended revisions. - BP 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures
- BP 5022 - Student and Family Privacy Rights
- BP 6162.5 - Student Assessment (no AR)
- BP 6171 - Title I Programs
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There are no direct financial implications.
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Administration is recommending adoption of the revised Board Policies. BP 6171 will be pulled for future discussion. Motion to approve BP1312.3, BP5022, BP6162.5 Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Mr. Coronado asked about BP6171. He said the Gamut notes address economically disadvantaged students. As a Board member, he believes it should be part of the board policy. The other phrase that should go in is in regards to the engagement policy in the Gamut: Developed jointly and agreed upon by parents and guardians of participating students. That phrase is in the narrative in the Gamut but not in the Board policy. On p.2, they deleted the words "the board" and replaced it with "the district". I thought the Board was supposed to approve? The district as a whole is too big to be approving. On p. 4 under program evaluation, it states that during the federal program monitoring process, the CDE will review the effectiveness of the district plans to help low-achieving students. When does this happen? His question to Mrs. Davis is if he could get an audit since he doesn't agree with it and doesn't understand how only 35% read at grade level. We're not complying with BP6142.91 and 6142.92; in ELA, we're at 40% and math is 28%. The lower income students are even lower. Mrs. Davis said she could provide it and clarified that the Federal program monitoring audit is a document review. They identify what we select and upload and identify a week in the middle of winter for the district to respond to their questions and they later address their findings or ask for any corrections. The other info that Mr. Coronado brought up: Mrs. Davis said we didn't make any change but a merge with what Gamut provided. It's at the Board's discretion to change the wording. It's also extensively covered in 6020-Parent involvement. Mr. Coronado asked if any of the school plans were met, especially Steinbeck, which wanted to go from 19% to 39% in ELA. He pointed out that site administrators don't have the staff or resources to make that jump. We need to put more support at the school site. He wants to review the report. Mr. Solis asked for clarification from Mr. Coronado about the Board's next steps. Mr. Porterfield apologized to the Board as he said Mr. Coronado had questions that went back and forth with answers from Mrs. Davis. The questions and answers should've been provided to the Board. Mr. Coronado said, for the record, the questions were provided before the last meeting. Cesar asked if BP6171 can be pulled and brought back with proposed changes per what Mr. Coronado requested.
Mrs. Martinez and Ms. Bolton both had a question about BP6162.5 regarding Instruction/Student Assessment starting with the 2nd paragraph. The language being proposed to be added: student achievement could be used when appropriate for staff performance but seems contradictory with other language. They want to eliminate the wording in the 2nd paragraph as they're unhappy with it. Mrs. Davis gave clarification that the new language was about formative assessments. Mrs. Martinez said the Board policy was approved without public comment. Mr. Porterfield said administration can meet with CUTA and discuss with the Board. If it's an item that's part of the collective bargaining agreement, then they have a duty to negotiate and sit down with CUTA. Mr. Granda and Mr. Porterfield said we can circle back, but it would take a new item and new motion for the Board to bring this item back. Mr. Coronado said we need to have administration give us direction on this. If they feel it needs to be revised, it can be put on the agenda and then they'll deal with it then. |
0) Summary of Changes
1) BP 1312.3 revised
1b) BP 1312.3 Gamut
1c) AR 1312.3
2) BP 5022 revised
2b) BP 5022 Gamut
2c) AR 5022
3) BP 6162.5 revised
3b) BP 6162.5 Gamut
4) BP 6171 revised
4b) BP 6171 Gamut
4c) AR 6171
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In order to increase college and career readiness in high school students, materials must be updated to match the expectations for course and exam success. One indicator of college and career readiness is that a student receive a score of 3 or higher on two AP exams. Current pass rate average in Central Unified is 49%. Staff has examined actions that can be implemented to increase the success of students in AP courses. One such are is to update the curriculum so that it most closely aligns to the content of the revised AP exams that students take.
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In accordance with the requirements for curriculum review outlined in BP 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials, AP staff, along with site staff, reviewed the materials and have recommended for adoption a variety of textbooks for MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCE.
In addition, staff has identified a need to expand the resources available for students enrolled in French course and is recommending French 1 readers to be approved and acquired for student use. |
$500 - Central High School Title I
$103,500 - Instructional Materials Budget |
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Administration is recommending approval. Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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AP Calculus quote
AP Calculus Supplemental Checklist
AP Chem quote
AP Chem Supplemental checklist
AP Human Geography quote
AP Human Geography supplemental checklist
AP Psychology quote
AP Psychology supplemental checklist
AP US History quote
AP US History Supplemental Checklist
French readers quote
French readers supplemental checklist
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires school district’s to conduct life safety equipment inspections.
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| Administration is requesting the use of NJPA (National Joint Powers Alliance) contract #031517 that was awarded on June 30, 2017, to Johnson Controls. Included is the proposal from Johnson Controls to conduct the life safety equipment inspections. |
The cost of the contract will be $76,777 for the 1st year and $88,987.00 for year 2, 3, 4, and 5; the increase is due to the permanent Tilley Elementary opening. The District anticipates saving $19,987 annually. The cost of the contract will be paid from the Maintenance Budget.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Contract with Johnson Controls. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Contract with Johnson Controls. 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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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1) Johnson Controls Contract
2) NJPA Contract #031517
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- McKinley Elementary School received a donation of $75.00 from McKinley PTA for ASB Account #2000.
- Saroyan Elementary School received a donation of $652.66 from PG&E for classrooms.
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| Administration is recommending the Board accept Gifts to the District. |
Administration is recommending the Board accept Gifts to the District. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Gifts to the District
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- Agra Tech, Inc. - Green House (CHS West) PO
- California Teaching Fellows Foundation - Tutors (Houghton-Kearney)
- Fresno Police Department - Police Security (CLASS)
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Contracts have been budgeted for school year.
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Administration is requesting the Board Review and Ratify Contracts.
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Administration is requesting the Board Review and Ratify Contracts. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Mr. Atkins asked if FresnoPD will be here for CLASS graduation as well as Pathway? Mrs. Davis said we'll get clarification. Mrs. Cox asked for clarification on the Fresno PD contracts. Mr. Kelejian said anything outside of a school day, we have to have a separate contract for after-hour events. Mrs. Cox asked, What is the status of the Fresno PD and Sheriff contracts coming up for renewal? Mr. Kelejian said it'll be sometime this summer. Mr. Coronado asked if law enforcement is to patrol the campus or be at the office to handle problems. Does it include walking around campus as a deterrent? Mr. Kelejian said he doesn't know if the contract has such specific language about those actions, but they are assigned supervision spots. The high school and continuation schools are very strategic. |
1) Agra Tech, Inc.
2) California Teaching Fellows Foundation
3) Fresno Police Department
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The warrant list for April 2018 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 675 warrants, valued at $7,939,896.22. |
Funds have been encumbered from appropriate budgets as listed.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for April 2018.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for April 2018. 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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Warrant List April 2018
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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 request for an overnight field trip and day trip over 150 miles is attached: - CHS Football - Atascadero, CA (06/21/2018)
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- CHS Football - Athletics & Boosters Cost to District: $3,500
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
INFO 5-8-2018
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| Students in our elementary schools face significant challenges on a daily basis. In an effort to support our students as they face these challenges, we have had a memorandum of understanding with Comprehensive Youth Services to address the social and emotional needs of students since 2015. |
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| Comprehensive Youth Services has a successful track record in providing crisis intervention service, community outreach, as well as individual and small group counseling to students and their families. In 2017-18 CYS provided 2 counselors and 3 interns to serve Steinbeck, Madison, Tilley and Teague Elementary Schools. The proposed MOU includes allows us to place the interns at the schools which experience the most need, including Steinbeck, Madison, Tilley and Teague, and maintains direction of service and supervision of interns through two (2) counselors and a supervisor. Contingent upon Board approval, this MOU would be in effect for the 2018-2019 school year and will continue to be administered and evaluated by the Administrator of Special Education and Support Services. |
The counseling costs to Central Unified would be $217,856. Costs are recouped through Medi-Cal billing and also budgeted for in the LCAP with LCFF funding. Interns are unpaid positions, resulting in no financial impact.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018 Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
Central SAP Contract
CYS Business Associate
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| California Education Code (Section 44300) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) recommends that Districts provide an Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, prior to placing teachers on internships and limited assignment permits. The District must declare the number, type, and subject of interns and limited assignment permits, based off projected needs for the ensuing school year. By submitting this annual declaration, the District certifies that a diligent search has been conducted to recruit fully qualified teachers for the specified subjects. |
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| Central Unified School District primarily uses interns and limited assignment permits to specialized fields such as, Special Education, Math, and Science. The 2018-2019 Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators includes permits for current employees who are fully credentialed in other subjects. The permit will be used to expand their current teaching authorizations to include the specialized fields as noted on the declaration. |
Salary and benefits for teachers.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018 Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Declaration of Need 2018-19
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| As required by Government Code Section 3547-3547.5, the initial proposal from Central Unified School District to California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter #474, will be officially received at the May 22, 2018 public meeting. |
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| In compliance with Government Code Section 3547, a public hearing will be held prior to adopting the initial proposals from Central Unified School District to CSEA, Chapter #474, affording an opportunity for the public to be informed and provide input. |
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| Administration recommends that the Board hold a public hearing regarding the initial proposals from Central Unified School District to CSEA, Chapter #474. |
| This item will be placed on the next Board Agenda for a public hearing and Action. |
Contract Reopener CUSD to CSEA
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| As required by Government Code Section 3547-3547.5, the initial proposal from California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District will be officially received at the May 22, 2018 public meeting. |
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| In compliance with Government Code Section 3547, a public hearing will be held prior to adopting the initial proposals from CSEA, Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District, affording an opportunity for the public to be informed and provide input. |
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| Administration recommends that the Board hold a public hearing regarding the initial proposals from CSEA, Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District. |
| This item will be placed on the next agenda for a Public Hearing and Action. |
Contract Reopeners CSEA to CUSD
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded bid number 1617-123 Liddell Elementary Exterior Painting to Pacific Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The project produced one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. |
| The project is funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Change Order #1 Liddell Preschool Restroom Addition Project #1617-123
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-123 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting Project to Pacific Contractors in the amount of $111,000.00.
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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 contract amount was $111,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. The total amount paid will be $121,800.00. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Notice of Completion - Liddell Elementary Exterior Paint Project 1617-123
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-124 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting to Pacific Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The project produced one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. |
| The project is funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Change Order Steinbeck Exterior Paint Project #1617-124
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On November 14, 2017 the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-124 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting Project to Pacific Contractors in the amount of $111,000.00.
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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 contract amount was $111,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. The total amount paid will be $121,800.00. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018 Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Notice of Completion - Steinbeck Exterior Paint Project #1617-124
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1718-101 Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting to Pacific Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The project produced one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. |
| The project is funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Change Order Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project #1718-101
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1718-101 Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project to Pacific Contractors in the amount of $111,000.00.
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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 contract amount was $111,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. The total amount paid will be $121,800.00.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
Notice of Completion Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project #1718-101
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Central Unified has used piggyback bids in past in order to obtain competitive pricing on products and comply with Public Contract Code 20111.
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The following piggyback bid is being submitted for approval: The primary purpose of this contract is to allow the District to install and maintain as needed instructional audio/visual solution hardware including projectors, speakers, flat panel touch displays and cabling. These services have been used previously out-of-contract by the District in low quantities. The District would like to continue using these services as needed with Synnex approved vendors utilizing the NCPA cooperative contract. Utilizing the contract reduces administrative costs, product costs and ensures quality services. Interactive projectors and displays are an innovation that many classrooms and offices have adopted in the recent years and continue to grow as an effective teaching and business tool. These technologies help students re-engage with their learning by making teaching more fluid and the learning process more effective. |
The items will be funded by State and Federal monies.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to Consent |
1) SYNNEX
2) SYNNEX Pricing Calculator
3) SYNNEX Reseller List
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The District has received Funding Agreement C-30364-E from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for the purchase of a new lower-emission school bus.
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| Administration is requesting the use of the Piggyback Bid between Waterford Unified School District and A-Z Bus Sales to purchase one Diesel School Bus. |
The total cost of the bus is $190,048.49. The bus will be funded through a reimbursement program from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District under contract C-30364-E. Central Unified will be reimbursed by The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for $89,664.39 of the total cost. The District’s responsible of $100,384.41 will be paid by the General Fund.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the May 22, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
1) Waterford Bid #01-17 "School Buses"
2) San Joaquin Valley Air Control District Contract #C30364-E
3) A2Z Bus Sales Quote
4) Bus/Transportation Summary
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| The District is scheduled to construct/open a new high school. New high school attendance boundaries are required to establish independent comprehensive high schools. |
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| At the request of the Board, staff will provide an update on the progress of the High School Boundary Survey. |
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| A special board workshop meeting needs to be planned. Specific dates were proposed and discussed. More dates and times will be proposed next week. |
Board Calendar
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Mr. Porterfield reminded everyone of the Ag Dinner on Saturday. This week is Teacher and Staff appreciation. The Community Input Meetings regarding the Superintendent search take place on 5/14 at 9am and 5/15 at 6pm.
Mr. Granda said Fresno County Superintendent of Schools gave CentralUSD a positive certification for the 2nd Interim. |
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The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 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. Ruben Coronado. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 pm. |
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| Present | Mr. Richard Atkins |
| Absent | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
| Present | Mr. Ruben Coronado |
| Present | Mrs. Terry Cox |
| Absent | Mr. Rama Dawar |
| Present | Mr. Cesar Granda |
| Present | Mr. Richard Solis |
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| Present | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
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