REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
August 28, 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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| The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President Granda. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar 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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| Closed Session was called at 6:00 pm. |
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| 1 Case: Liability Claim #RMA-001623 |
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| Title: Superintendent |
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A) Assignments - 3
B) Resignations - 4
C) Coaches - 3
D) Substitutes - 12 |
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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A) Assignment – 8
B) Resignation – 5
C) Promotion – 3
D) Seasonal/Other – 1
E) Substitutes – 3
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins 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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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. Kelejian reported actions taken in Closed Session. |
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| Ketti Davis, Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services |
| Mrs. Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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| Central High School Percussion - Sarah Pearce, Director |
| Central High's percussion, led by director Sarah Peace, performed the National Anthem. |
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| Judee Martinez reported there was a lot of positive feedback from site representatives at the last meeting. Everyone is very excited and enthusiastic about the new year. Everyone is excited about Ying Lee, the new principal at Steinbeck and former GIA. The union is happy about AR6162 and the collaboration to get the language that was agreed on. |
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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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1. Daniela Ventura - She said she has no transportation to school, even though she is far from school while others who are also far get transportation. School is over an hour from where she lives. Walking home after school is difficult especially when it's hot and there's no water and it takes an hour to walk. Parents can't give rides because they leave at 4am for work and get home after 5pm.
2. Gabriela Secundido - My daughter doesn't have transportation to and from CHS-E. She's walking an hour and 20 minutes each way. I have a map showing where your buses pick up, but I don't understand why she can't get picked up at the mobile homes. We are migrants and we work late hours. What can we do about this?
3. Bonito Ventura: Can you make an exception? Kids across the street get picked up, but not our students where we live. We have students who aren't getting picked up and have to walk too far to get to school. It's very difficult to walk so far in the heat or rain. |
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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. 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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| 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 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 is recommending approval of the overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles. |
CONSENT 8-28-18
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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 approval of Math Professional Development Contract with Math Solutions. |
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 recommends approval of Curriculum for Consumer Family Services. |
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 approval of Supplemental Materials for Early Literacy Intervention. |
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 approval of Obsolete Textbooks & Materials. |
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 approval of Professional Development with the English Learner Group. |
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 approval of the 21st Century Asset Grant for Central High School. |
ASSETs
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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 the Board Approve Piggyback Bids.
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2) Innovation Commercial Flooring, Inc.
2) VIRCO Inc.
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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 alternate representative to sign documents and perform all items pertaining to the interest of the Board of Trustees. Administration is recommending adding Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources as the alternate representative. Kelly Porterfield, Assistant Superintendent, CBO will remain designated as the official representative.
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| Administration is recommending the Board adopt Resolution #18/19-02 Designating Representative and Alternate to California Risk Management Authority (CRMA) I for Liability and Property Risk Services. |
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 alternate 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 Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources as alternate representative. Kelly Porterfield, Assistant Superintendent, CBO will remain designated as the official representative.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Adopt Resolution #18/19-03 Designating Representative and Alternate to California Risk Management Authority (CRMA) II for Workers Compensation Services. |
Resolution #18/19-03 CRMA II Designate Official Representative and Alternate
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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. 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.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Approve District Representatives to the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) and the State Allocation Board (SAB). |
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 the Board Adopt Resolution #18/19-04 Support of Applications for Eligibility Determination.
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Res. #18/19-04 Applications for Eligibility & Auth to Sign Apps & Docs
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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 $15,985.17.
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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 the Board approve Change Order for Project #1617-109 Teague Fire Alarm and Public Address System Replacement. |
Change Order #1 Project 1617-109 Replacement Fire Alarm & Public Address System
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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 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 $199,000.00. There was one (1) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount of $15,985.17. The total construction amount is $214,985.17 |
| Administration is recommending the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Project #1617-109 Teague Elementary Fire Alarm and Public Address System Replacement. |
NOC Project #1718-1617 Teague Fire Alarm & Public Address 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 the Board Approve Educational Specifications for New K-6 Elementary School on West Shields and Brawley. |
New K-6 Elementary School Educational Specifications
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| The California Department of Education (CDE) recognizes suicide prevention awareness activities in September, including National Suicide Prevention Week on September 10-14, 2018, and the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2018. These activities provide important opportunities for school staff to join suicide prevention efforts and highlight the numerous activities organized to prevent suicides across California and the world. |
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Central Unified School District wants our students to succeed inside and outside the classroom. Central Unified School District staff provides caring and supportive school environments that take the needs of the “whole student” into account. Early detection of student mental health issues in concert with caring staff and appropriate referrals can curtail the crisis that is occurring on school campuses across the state. Central Unified School District wants all students to know that they are important and their lives matter.
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| Administration is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-05 proclaiming September 10-14, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Week. |
Administration is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-05 proclaiming September 10-14, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Week. 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.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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2018 Suicide Prevention Week
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In July of 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution designating the second week of September as "Arts in Education Week." The resolution (H.Con.Res.275) was proposed and introduced by Rep. Jackie Speier from California. Congress designated Arts in Education Week to promote and showcase the immense role arts education has in producing engaged, successful, and college and career-ready students.
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| Central Unified School District Board of Trustees joins the Fresno County Board of Education and the California State Board of Education in proclaiming and observing the week of September 10-14, 2018 as National Arts in Education Week and encourages all educational communities to celebrate the arts with meaningful student activities and programs that demonstrate learning and understanding in the visual and performing arts. |
Administration is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-06 proclaiming September 10-14, 2018 as National Arts in Education Week.
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Administration is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-06 proclaiming September 10-14, 2018 as National Arts in Education Week.
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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Arts In Education Week
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- California Business Machines - Laminator Maintenance (Polk)
- Freckle Education, Inc. - License and Technology (Harvest)
- State Center Community College District - MOU for Adult Education Program (Educational Services)
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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. 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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1) California Business Machines
2) Freckle Education, Inc.
3) State Center Community College District
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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 Cross Country – Corona, CA (09/14/2018)
- CHS Girls Water Polo – San Luis Obispo, CA (09/21/2018)
- Liddell Elementary – Sonora, CA (09/24/2018)
- CHS Boys’ Water Polo – San Luis Obispo, CA (09/28/2018)
- CHS Cross Country – Palo Alto, CA (09/29/2018)
- CHS Fall Sports Playoffs - TBA
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- CHS Cross Country –CHS Athletics & Boosters – Cost to District: $2,500 – Cost per student: $1,050 ($150 x 7 students)
- CHS Girls Water Polo – CHS Athletics & Boosters – Cost to District: $1,200
- Liddell Elementary – Cost per student: $25,800 ($300 x 86 students)
- CHS Boys’ Water Polo – Cost to District: $1,200
- CHS Cross Country – Cost to District: $600 – Cost per student: $320 ( $20 x 16 students)
- CHS Fall Sports Playoffs - TBA
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 11, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Field Trips
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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: - Lexia Learning Leadership Summit: Nov 8-9, 2018 (Washington DC)
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| Administration is recommending that this item be placed on the September 11, 2018 agenda for approval. |
| Moved to consent |
Lexia Learning Summit - Travel Request
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Under the former federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and in accordance with CUSD Board Policy 6020, Central Unified School District must have a District Title l Parent Involvement Policy that is developed in collaboration with parents of Title l students and revised on an annual basis. This policy provides guidelines on how the District can support sites to increase parent involvement with a focus on improving student academic achievement and school performance. In addition, each school site has developed a site-specific Parent Involvement Policy which reflects the needs of their individual school community. Site policies are revised annually and included in their Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
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The District Advisory Committee (DAC), the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and the Migrant Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) met in Spring 2018 to participate in the annual revision of the policy. No revisions were made.
Next year the Parent Involvement Policy will change based on ESSA requirements. Until the requirements are outlined and a new template is created, we maintain an annual review and implement a policy based on regulations in place. |
| Annual review of the policy is necessary to receive Title l funding. |
Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 11, 2018 Board Agenda for Action.
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| Ms. Annette Grigsby shared how the liaisons work in the district and introduced them: Yanet Paniagua, Yolanda Nunez, Eddie Rodriguez, Kulwant Kaur, & Zer Yang. Mr. Cervantes thanked the liaisons for what they do for families. Mr. Coronado wanted to point out there's a policy in place that parents are supposed to be getting involved with the focus of improving student academic achievement and performance. He said BP 6164.2 regarding guidance counselors and services, it shall include the implementation of parent and guardian involvement in the immediate and long range educational plans. Parents are supposed to be meeting with academic counselors for immediate and long-range educational plans. BP 6171 deals with Title I funds for Economically Disadvantaged students. We need to focus to get these students moving academically forward. Moved to consent |
Title I PIP 2018-2019
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| California Department of Education (CDE) has provided guidance regarding reclassification options during the transition from the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) to the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). Adoption of this criteria will allow English Learner students meeting grade level and English Language Proficiency standards to progress from EL status to ‘Ever EL’ status. This local criteria is intended to be in effect until the CDE releases statewide criteria (anticipated sometime in November.) |
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| Once approved by the local governing board, the district will follow California regulations (5 California Code of Regulations, sections 11303 Reclassification and 11308 [c][6] Advisory Committee) that specify that any local reclassification criteria must be reviewed by the school district committee on programs and services for ELs. This review will occur at district SSC, DAC, ELAC and DELAC meetings. |
| Mr. Coronado said we have 1800 English Learners. In the last 4-years, have we added additional support to mainstream them? We seem to get the same numbers. Mrs. Davis said we are doing new things and we have new kindergarteners who are English Learners, but she can get the latest information to the Board in the next report. Moved to action |
Interim Reclassification Criteria Fall 2018
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| Central Unified contracts for tutoring services with Fresno State University and by doing so helps to develop future teachers to join our workforce. Teaching Fellows are students enrolled in local colleges that are employed in classrooms and after school programs throughout the valley. |
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| As part of the proposed contract, participating Teaching Fellows will receive 32 hours of professional development from Central Unified and California Teaching Fellows Foundation staff. Participating schools have identified hours of service and days of week specific to the tutoring opportunities made available on site. |
Title 1 funds: $695,580.48
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 11, 2018 Board Agenda for action.
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| Moved to action |
Teaching Fellows Elementary
Teaching Fellows High School
Teaching Fellows Middle School
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| Orchid Interpreting is used to provide translation and interpreting services for special education IEP meetings and IEP documents. It is required that the district provides parents with IEP documents and hold IEP meetings in parents' native and preferred language. |
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Special Education uses this service to ensure parents are receiving appropriate interpretation and translation of documents.
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| Not to exceed $85,000 - Special Education General Fund |
| Administration recommends this item be placed on the September 11, 2018 Board agenda for action. |
Mr. Granda asked about the special education general fund. Mr. Porterfield explained that Special Education is not fully funded.
Mrs. Cox asked how long we've used this service and Mrs. Davis said 3 years. Moved to consent. |
Orchid Interpreting
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In order to improve the effective teaching and student learning in the area of mathematics, district administration in collaboration with elementary teachers 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. These discussions provided an opportunity to compare consulting services from three different agencies in order to select the most appropriate elementary professional development plan for 2018-19.
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| Central Unified has developed a plan for professional learning that supports teachers and site leaders in key areas such as learning environment, reasoning and sense-making, focus and coherence, and formative assessment. 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. Proposals were solicited from four vendors and reviewed by elementary teachers in order to determine our next steps towards this contract. The contract will include 8 days of professional development for grade 3-6 teachers, followed by 21 days of coaching in classrooms alongside teachers and instructional support coaches. Administrator training is embedded in the process as well (as a part of the secondary math contract) and at no cost in this current contract. |
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Administration recommends that this item be placed on the September 11, 2018 board agenda for action.
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| Moved to Action. |
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The District has been using Digital School for attendance reporting since 2008.
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The Subscription Extension Agreement between Digital Schools and Central Unified is for a three-year agreement beginning November 1, 2018.
Each year the District can terminate the contract with a 90-day written notice. |
| The annual cost is $113,975, subject to FTE and CPI adjustments, and will be funded by the General Fund. |
Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 11, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to action |
1) Digital Schools Subscription Agreement
2) Digital Schools Usage Report
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The District obtained voter approval to issue general obligation bonds and has issued general obligation bonds and refunding of general obligation bonds.
The Education Code limits Outstanding general obligation bond principal to no more than 2.5% of the District's assessed valuation. The District may, however, seek a waiver from this Education Code provision, and these waivers are routinely granted.
The District's assessed valuation underwent a period of significant decline from 2009 through 2013. The assessed valuation declined by 12.56% during this period. Although the District's assessed valuation has recovered these losses, it has not sufficiently grown to allow the District to issue the remaining $62.3 million of Measure C Bonds without exceeding the 2.5% statutory debt limit under the California Education Code. |
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Based on current interest rates and the District's assessed valuation, the District could issue approximately $42 million in 2016 Series B Bonds. The $42.00 million issue will raise the District's total indebtedness to approximately 2.92% of its assessed valuation. Resolution #18/19-09 states that the recitals included in the Resolution are true and correct and the Board of Trustees finds: - It is in the best interest of the District to apply for a waiver
- The President of the Board, the Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent are authorized and directed to take additional actions consistent with the intent of the Resolution
- Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of passage and adoption
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 11, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
Mr. Granda asked for clarification on #2. Mr. Porterfield said once the Board approves it, we need signatory approval for the issuance of the bonds.
Mrs. Cox asked why we didn't hear about this until now? Property taxes haven't changed. The Board should not be the last to be notified. Mr. Porterfield knew on the 13th that the waiver was needed. There were two Friday reports and this information wasn't shared in those reports. Moved to action. |
1) Res. #18/19-09 Submission of Waiver Request on Issuance of GO Bonds
2) Dale Scott & Co Regarding General Obligation Bond Debit Limit Waiver
3) General Obligation Bond Waiver - Notice of Public Hearing
4) General Obligation Bond Info
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Each year school districts must certify that the appropriations in their adopted budgets do not exceed the limitations imposed by the Gann amendment.
This calculation places virtually every school district and county office of education at exactly its Gann Limit. Furthermore, if any school agency should, for whatever reason, find itself over its Gann Limit, that agency may adopt a Governing Board resolution increasing its Gann Limit by the amount needed and simply inform the State of California, which shall then reduce the State's Gann Limit by an equal dollar amount. |
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Resolution #18/19-10 and GANN calculations are attached. Following Board approval, staff will submit the appropriations limit calculations and adopted resolution to Fresno County Office of Education for submission to the State by September 15, 2018.
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Administration is recommending that this item be placed on the September 11, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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Resolution #18/19-10 The GANN Amendment
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Board of Trustees approved FM3 Research to conduct a community input survey.
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Attached is the draft topline results for the high school survey. All of the respondents to the survey either live in the district or are parents of students in the district.
Also, included is the results of the interviews with nearby communities, those whose zip codes overlap Central boundaries. Fourteen percent (14%) believe they reside in Central, but that is not correct. |
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Mr. Fairbanks brought the results of the survey. Mrs. Cox said she differs in the conclusion. Mr. Porterfield said this takes us to the next step to come forward with a transition committee to review and work on the next steps of the separation /creation of the new high school in Central. Then we need to plan the community meetings on boundaries.
Mr. Alex Belenger on the bond oversight committee spoke. This is a topic that is important to him. Our developer fees are among the highest in the valley. Without improving the West campus, prior to building the new school, you leave the West campus without a plan. It can lend itself to a good CTE school. The cost of the high school continues to increases. West campus has the potential to be an Ag magnet-- Duncan Polytech is a great example of this in FUSD. |
1) PowerPoint - High School Survey
2) Community Input Survey
3) Community Input Survey - Do not Reside in Central
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Over August and early September, school districts “close the books” on the prior year budget activities and a final prior year unaudited actuals report is generated. Closing the books provides many important budgetary details including the following:
1. Carry over balances are identified and accounted for
2. An accurate depiction of the prior year ending balance is determined
3. The beginning balance in the current year is established, and
4. The current year reserve is determined
Once the unaudited actuals are reviewed and approved by the Board, the report is submitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS). The due date to FCSS is September 15, 2018. Once FCSS’s review is completed the report is forwarded to the State by October 15, 2018. |
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Fiscal Services is currently working on completing the Unaudited Actuals Report. Final completion will occur the first week of September and the report will be provided to the Board at the September 11, 2018, Board meeting for approval.
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Performance of the audit and report generation is funded by unrestricted general fund.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 11, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
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| Mr. Alvarado will bring the Superintendent goals and objectives. |
Board Calendar
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| Mr. Alvarado thanked the school sites for the positive energy at the various Back to School Nights. He also mentioned the great excitement at the Friday night football game last Friday night. |
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| The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 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.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Adjourned at 8:12pm. |
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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 |
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