REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
August 14, 2018 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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| President Granda called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. |
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| All members were present at 6:00 pm with the exception of Mr. Cervantes and Mr. Dawar. Mr. Cervantes arrived at 6:03 pm, going directly into Closed Session. |
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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 6:00 pm. |
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A) Assignments - 21
B) Retirements - 1
C) Resignations - 6
D) Substitutes - 22
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
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 – 14
B) Resignation – 8
C) Retirement – 1
D) Promotion – 4
E) Transfer – 4
F) Substitute - 1
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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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Complaint Against Employee-Appeal (AR 4030(d); Government Code section 54957)
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| No action. |
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Agency designated representatives: Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Employee organization: CUTA and CSEA |
| No action. |
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| 1 Case: Liability Claim #RMA-001623 |
| Legal and/or damage claims for Property and Liability matters are handled through the District's Self-Insurance Joint Power Association (JPA) California Risk Management Authority (CRMA). Following Board action, the District forwards the liability claim to CRMA for processing. |
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| CRMA is recommending the attached claim be denied. The subject claim in included and is on file in the District's Business Office. |
| Administration is recommending the Board deny Claim Against District, |
Administration is recommending the Board deny Claim Against the District. Motion to reject claim Passed with a motion by Mr. Cesar Granda and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
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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| Open Session was reconvened at 7:08 pm. President Granda reported the actions that were taken in Closed Session and read the following statement regarding Item #D.5: "During Closed Session on a motion by Mr. Granda and a second by Mr. Solis, the Board took action by a unanimous vote to reject a government claim #RMA-001623 filed against the Central Unified School District, and further directs to issue appropriate notice of claim denial to the claimant. Unanimous, it was 6-0." |
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| Jack Kelejian led the Flag Salute. |
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| Judee Martinez thanked the administrators for helping to come to an agreement MOU's. One was an agreement about CUTA attending the New Hire Orientation and it was successful. She gave a shout-out to everyone working hard at Roosevelt. It was a positive environment even though a lot of things need to be done. Everyone was working together to be ready tomorrow for the kids. |
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| Phillip Chacon, CSEA President, reported about the 4-day annual conference in Sacramento. It was a great learning experience. He says this is new to him to have this type of experience. |
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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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| Alex Belanger thanked the Board for all of the work that's happening around the district--he appreciates it all. He is here as a parent to encourage the Board and administrators to look at CHS-West as wall-to-wall CTE or an expansion of the campus for it to achieve its fullest potential. Anything he can do to help build teams or consensus is what he will do. Some are concerned about the direction that West is currently headed. |
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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. 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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School facilities are vulnerable to at least some potential security risks. School and community leaders cannot ignore safety and security issues after-school and on weekends. Students, staff, parents and members of the community hold a reasonable expectation of safety.
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Sonitrol Security submitted a quote for security monitoring. Service to include Burglar Alarm Signaling System, Hold-Up Alarm Signaling Service, Fire Alarm Signaling Service, Sprinkler Supervisory Signaling Service, Access Control Service and Monitored Video Service.
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The total estimated cost of the quote is $92,416.32 to be paid in monthly installments and will be funded by the General Fund.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve Sonitrol Proposal for Security Monitoring Services.
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Sonitrol Client Agreement
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In keeping with the Committee's Health Benefits Plan goal of containing costs the Committee recommended a Wellness Program. On June 12, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved the 2018-2019 Health and Welfare Plan.
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| Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC has submitted the Wellness Services Agreement for a two-year period. Pinnacle Training will provide Health Risk Assessments, Health Screenings, Wellness Coaching, Wellness Seminars and Workshops and Group Fitness Instruction. |
| The contract amount not to exceed $83,000 per year and will be fund by the Self-Insurance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Proposal from Pinnacle Training for Wellness Program. |
Pinnacle Trainings Wellness Services Agreement
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Central Unified schools currently receive law enforcement support and services by School Resource Officers in cooperation with our local law enforcement agencies.
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Schools within the city limits are served by the Fresno Police Department. Schools located in the unincorporated areas of Fresno are served by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department. All schools within Fresno County are served by the Fresno County Probation Department. Proposed law enforcement support for the 2018-2019 school year will be allocated as follows:
2) Fresno Police Department Officers: CUSD Middle Schools, Pershing, and Pathway*
1) Fresno Police Department Officer: CHS East Campus
1) Fresno County Deputy Sheriff: CHS-West Campus
2) Fresno County Probation Officers: District wide support
*One (1) additional Fresno PD Officer has been added this year to provide additional support and services; one (1) officer for Rio Vista/Glacier Point; and one (1) officer for El Capitan, Pershing, and Pathway
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| Please refer to attached contract proposals. |
| Administration recommends approval of the attached law enforcement agreements. |
Administration recommends approval of the attached law enforcement agreements. 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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Agreement_CUSD_FresnoPD
Agreement_CUSD_FresnoProbationDept
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- Central High School received a donation of $31,500 from Fresno Central Ag Booster for West Campus Ag Department.
- Operations Department received a donation of Starbucks Gift Cards, value $200.00 from Magnetar for Employee Appreciation Week
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None.
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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 District
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- California School Business Association - Agenda Online (District)
- Eagle Shield Pest Controls, Inc. - Pest Control Services (District)
- Informed K12 - Internal Forms, Forms Manager, and Workflow Processes (Human Resources)
- Johnson Controls, Inc. - Fire Inspection Deficiencies (Maintenance)
- LogicMonitor Inc. - Network Monitoring System (IT)
- Sonitrol - Valley Alarm to Sonitrol Intrusion Alarm Install at McKinley Elementary (Maintenance)
- Sonitrol - Install Window Sensors at El Capitan Middle School (Maintenance)
- Sonitrol - Install Wireless Monitoring at Teague Elementary (Maintenance)
- Transact Communications, Inc. - KPI: Performance Management System License Fee (Executive Services)
- Water Dynamics, Inc. - Maintain Water System-Various Sites (Maintenance)
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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. 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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01) California School Business Association
02) Eagle Shield Pest Control, Inc.
03) Informed K12
04) Johnson Controls, Inc.
05) LogicMonitor, Inc.
06) Sonitrol
07) Sonitrol
08) Sonitrol
09) Transact Communications, LLC
10) Water Dynamics, Inc.
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The warrant list for July 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 531 warrants, valued at $9,168,163.04.
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Funds have been encumbered from appropriate budgets as listed.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for July 2018.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for July 2018. Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
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 July 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 a field trip over 150 miles is attached: - CHS Frosh Football – Rocklin, CA (08/30/2018)
- CHS JV/Varsity Football – Rocklin, CA (08/31/2018)
- Rio Vista Middle School – Pasadena, CA (09/15/2018)
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- CHS Frosh Football – Central Athletics/Boosters – Cost to District: $1,200
- CHS JV/Varsity Football – Central Athletics/Boosters – Cost to District: $2,500
- Rio Vista Middle School – AVID – Cost to District: $2,000
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| Administration recommends this item be returned to the August 28, 2018 Board Agenda for action. |
| Moved to consent |
Field Trips
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| In order to improve the effective teaching and student learning in the area of mathematics, district administration and secondary department leads reviewed program needs and determined work in building understanding around the Common Core Math Standards, Mathematical Practices, and Lesson Design as key areas for development. Math Solutions has a longstanding positive record exclusively in the area of mathematics to support teachers and provide high-quality in-person instruction, modeling, coaching, data collection and feedback. |
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| Math Solutions in partnership with Central Unified developed a plan for professional learning that supports teachers and site leaders by providing content specific training, in-class coaching and support for site administration to develop leadership in the area of mathematics and instructional supervision. The professional development is led by experts in the field of mathematics who have a deep understanding of the math standards. The content of the instruction is rooted in the adopted core curriculum and is aligned to Common Core Math Standards. |
| $184,800 (Title II & LCFF) |
| Administration recommends that this item be placed on the August 28, 2018 board agenda for action. |
| Moved to consent |
Contract_Math Solutions1819
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| Board Policy 6161.1 The Board shall adopt instructional materials based on a determination that such materials are an effective learning resource to help students achieve grade-level competency and that the materials meet criteria specified in law. In the case of electives, materials are reviewed in relation to the course outline in order to determine alignment and benefit to student achievement of the course competencies. |
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| Consumer Family Service (CFS) students have not used a textbook before and the curriculum within the requested textbook will enhance instruction and student learning. Both resources are to be made available at CHS East and West campus and were reviewed and recommended by the teachers of these courses. |
Total for books is $17,615.82 and monies have been allocated in LCFF funding for the high school. - Preparing Life and Career: $8,000.88
- Culinary Professional: $9,614.94
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28th, 2018 Board Meeting agenda for action.
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| Moved to consent |
Checklist for Materials Culinary
Checklist for Materials Life and Career
Quote for Culinary Text
Quote for Preparing Life and Career
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| The Governing Board encourages the use of supplementary instructional materials to enrich the curriculum and enhance student learning. Such materials shall be aligned with district goals, curriculum objectives, and academic standards and shall supplement and not supplant the use of Board-adopted basic instructional materials that serve as the primary learning resources. early literacy intervention support - need additional resources for schools to use with students who need tier 2 & 3 intervention. |
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| Rime Magic from Scholastic has been reviewed and has been used in both Madison Elementary's intervention program and also summer school to collect evidence. Data confirm this resource to be helpful for addressing reading skills necessary to develop on grade level readers. This supplemental resource is to be used in elementary school intervention (tier 2 & 3) programs as needed. |
| $3506.60 - Instructional Materials Budget |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Checklist for Rime Magic
Quote for Rime Magic
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| The attached list of materials is submitted by Educational Services for declaration as obsolete materials in accordance with Board Policy 3270. The materials have been replaced by new adoptions or are no longer in use by the district due to age. |
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| In accordance with policy, obsolete materials will first be offered to teachers, students, parents, and other CUSD community members. Any unclaimed items may be offered to non-profit entities, be discarded, or sold to used textbook retailers. |
Any monies from the sale of obsolete textbooks would go into the Instructional Materials account.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28th Board Agenda for action.
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| Moved to consent |
List of obsolete materials
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| LCAP Goal 1 and 4: Increase academic achievement in ELA and Mathematics as well as in redesignation rates of English Learners. This contract provides resources and expertise towards meeting the LCAP goals. Started in 2017-18, the English Learner group has provided support to designated schools focused on the professional learning necessary to understand integrate and designated ELD, support for newcomers and the foundational knowledge required to implement a new statewide assessment for English Learners. Observational data and preliminary CAASPP data indicate consistency in providing both integrated and designated ELD instruction and improvement in EL progress on state standards as well as. |
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| This agreement provides schools with our highest populations of English Learners on-site administrative coaching, in class and staff professional learning as well as training tied to the analysis and use of the new ELPAC state assessments. Participating schools are expected to (1) increase their rate of redesignation, (2) decrease the gap between achievement of English Learners and all students and (3) increase the % of students acquiring language as measured by the ELPAC and CAASPP assessments. |
| $57,000 - Title 1, Title II, Title III/Immigrant LEP and Title III/Migrant |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018 board agenda for action. |
| Mr. Coronado asked how many EL students do we currently have in the district? Mrs. Davis said we have 4509 "ever English learners" (new label). He asked about the success of mainstreaming the EL students. Mrs. Davis said we have a steady reclassification rate above the county and state, but we would like more reclassified. Without a reclassification rate, we don't have any current data from the last time the info was brought before the Board. As soon as the info is avail, that can be shared with the Board. There's still a significant gap between English learner and English only, but that gap decreased slightly. Progress was made this year. Moved to consent |
Contract_English Learner 201819
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The purpose of the 21st Century High School ASSETs Program is to provide local flexibility in the establishment or expansion of community learning centers that provide students in grades nine–twelve with academic enrichment opportunities and activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program and that support college and career readiness, assist with literacy and related educational development services for families of these students, and provide a safe environment for students participating in their programs.
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| Funding announcements have been posted on the California Department of Education website and initial planning is underway. Central High School is selected to receive 1.25 million over 5 years, $250,000 per year, to provide after-school services to students in grades 9-12. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools will be the fiscal agent for the grant and will provide support and resources to plan and develop this program.(Application Number: 18-07-10-111-ASSETs-10) |
| No match required. $250,000 per year for 5 years |
| Administration recommends this item return to the August 28, 2018 Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
ASSETs
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On May 13, 2014, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement with California Risk Management Authority I for liability and property risk services. Article VII Paragraph B provides that each member shall be entitled to appoint to the Board of Directors one representative and one alternate who shall be designated in writing.
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The attached resolution authorizes the official representative and alternative representative to sign documents and perform all items pertaining to the interest of the Board of Trustees. Administration is recommending adding Andrew G. Alvarado, Superintendent as alternate representative and remove Mark G. Sutton. Kelly Porterfield, Assistant Superintendent, CBO will remain designated as the official representative.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
Resolution #18/19-02 CRMA I Official Representative and Alternate
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On May 13, 2014, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement with California Risk Management Authority II for Workers Compensation Services. Article VII Paragraph B provides that each member shall be entitled to appoint to the Board of Directors one representative and one alternative who shall be designated in writing.
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| The attached resolution authorizes the official and alternative representative to sign documents and perform all items pertaining to the interest of the Board of Trustees. Administration is recommending adding Andrew G. Alvarado, Superintendent as alternate representative and remove Mark G. Sutton. Kelly Porterfield, Assistant Superintendent, CBO will remain designated as the official representative. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Resolution #18/19-03 CRMA II Designate Official Representative and Alternate
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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 bids are being submitted for approval: - Virco - Furniture
- Innovation Commercial Flooring, Inc. - Floor Covering
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The items will be funded by State and Federal monies.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
2) Innovation Commercial Flooring, Inc.
2) VIRCO Inc.
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Eligibility Determination form #SAB 50-03 is used to designate designee(s) to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
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| It is necessary to approve a revised Eligibility Determination form #SAB 50-03 adding Andrew G. Alvarado, Superintendent as a district designee and removing Mark G. Sutton. Assistant Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, Kelly Porterfield will remain as the district designee to the State Allocation Board and the Office of Public School Construction. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
SAB 50-03 Eligibility Determination
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The State Facilities Program (SFP) allows for schools to be modernized every 25 years and portables every 20 years. Districts participating in the program are required to provide 40% in matching funds to the State’s 60% allocation; new growth projects are funded on an equal basis between District and State funds. Applications are received and approved by the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) on a first in, first out basis only.
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Resolution #18/19-04 allows the District to submit applications for funding to the SFP and gives Mr. Andrew G. Alvarado or Mr. Kelly Porterfield signature authorization on behalf of the District for all current and future projects utilizing the SFP.
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Measure C provides for the District’s required match in the State Facilities Program.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
Resolution #18/19-04 Support Application for Eligibility Determination and Funding Authorization to Sign Applications and Associated Documents
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On, March 13, 2018, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-109 Teague Elementary Fire Alarm and Public Address System Replacement to Magnetar US, Inc. in the amount of $199,000.00.
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The project produced one (1) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount by $14,985.17.
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The total cost for the project was $214,985.17 and will be funded by QZAB.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Mrs. Cox asked about change order #1. She asked about the scope. Mr. Porterfield said it's the same system we've standardized district-wide. Mr. Coronado pointed out a typo with financial numbers. Mr. Porterfield said that correction will be made on the cover sheet. Mr. Solis said there's a security gate between Teague and the office that isn't secure--anyone can go in or out. Mr. Porterfield said he will make sure that gate is fixed. Moved to consent |
Change Order #1 Project 1617-109 Replacement Fire Alarm and Public Address System
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On March 13, 2018, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-109 Teague Elementary Fire Alarm and Public System Replacement to Magnetar US., Inc. in the amount of $199,000.00.
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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 $199,000.00. There was one (1) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount of $14,985.17. The total construction amount is $214,985.17 |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Notice of Completion Project #1718-1617 Teague Fire Alarm and Public System Replacement
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The District will be constructing a new elementary school for K-6 to be located on the northwest corner of West Shields and Brawley Avenue. The Educational Specifications support the physical characteristics of a school facility that supports student education.
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As part of the School Facilities Program (SFP), the California Department of Education requires Board approval of the Educational Specification.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board agenda for action.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the August 28, 2018, Board Agenda for action. |
| Moved to consent |
New K-6 Elementary School Educational Specifications
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| The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services is accepting applications for School Violence Prevention Program. The Fresno Police Department has applied for funding to increase the area for their ongoing Shot Spotter System in Central Unified School District and requested Central's participation. |
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Per the grant guidelines, a letter of support was provided on July 24, 2018. The Grant requires a minimum of 25% matching funds. Due to required approval timelines, the letter of support was submitted to Fresno Police Department contingent on staff recommendation and Board approval.
After further review of the grant, Administration is requesting the Board deny the letter of support due to the ratio of District versus Grant funded money. Currently Central Unified would be providing nearly $3 for a $1 return from the grant. |
| Grant funding alone is not adequate to cover installation and ongoing cost. The cost of the program is approximately $390,000.00. The grant will provide $100,000.00 and $290.000.00 would be funded from Central's General Fund over two years. No ongoing funding has been identified by the Fresno Police Department at this time. |
| Under the current terms, administration is not recommending approval. |
| The grant was due July 30, so that is why the letter was drafted and forwarded. Mr. Atkins asked about the FUSD grant. Sergeant Bob Reynolds spoke about the shot spotter program. The FPD first funded the central core of Fresno. In 2016, FUSD provided funding for another 3 square miles. 3 areas were covered. Since then, FUSD funded an additional 3 square miles of coverage near Fresno High area. City of Fresno added an additional 3 square miles. The FPD primarily was focused on FUSD, but through that partnership, there has been a lot of successes with the shot spotter system. Councilmember Soria had asked FPD why they weren't working with CentralUSD. FPD is talking to the Fresno Sheriff to see if this can be shared in terms of cost and use. The minimum area required is 3 square miles before a new zone is created. For Central, boundaries would be drawn to include as many schools as possible. Mrs. Cox said we definitely have pockets that need attention, but this board is looking for better opportunities and is asking for equity. She said it's not a good deal to ask us to pay for 2/3 of the cost and get 1/3 of the service. She'd like to see a matching fund and grants cover more for Central. Mr. Granda clarified that there's no financial commitment right now for the district. Mr. Alvarado asked if there's a guarantee for another grant like this during another funding cycle. Sergeant Reynolds said this is the first year of the grant. This will probably continue but it had to be rushed through because it was a lot of work. If we get the grant this year and it runs out, we can ask for another one. This is just one step. Mr. Solis said if we agree to this and if the money dries up, then would it be up to the district to continue to fund it? Mr. Porterfield said we could ask the city to cover the cost and if they won't, the program may discontinue. In the 3rd year after the shotspotter program was implemented, the shootings are down. Judee Martinez thinks this is great for our community and hope we can be open-minded and look elsewhere to get help with this, if needed. The board will approve the letter of support but staff will bring this back with direction. |
Letter of Support Fresno Police Department
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Superintendent Alvarado asked Mr. Porterfield to give an update on the modernization at Roosevelt. He said it has been transformed since the beginning of summer. The work is still not finished, but the staff has been great and supportive. The rest of the work will be done on the weekends for the next several months. Mr. Porterfield will take donuts and pizza to the staff tomorrow, thanking them for their understanding and patience. Mr. Alvarado thanked the staff for helping with the Welcome Breakfast and the Board members who were able to attend. He thanked Mrs. Davis and the administrators for the Fall Institute. Looking forward to a very successful first day tomorrow and he said we'll be on ABC30 at 5:30am tomorrow.
Mr. Cervantes asked about the portables and Mr. Porterfield said he will get additional information in a future Friday report.
Mr. Granda officially welcomed Mr. Alvarado. |
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| The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 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. 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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 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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