REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
February 13, 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 by President Granda at 6:00 pm. |
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At 6:00 pm, all were in attendance with the exception of Mr. Cervantes.
Mr. Cervantes arrived at 6:03 pm during Closed Session. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Absent 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 6:01 pm. |
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Case# 17-18-039
Case# 17-18-040
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Case# 17-18-042
Case# 17-18-043
Case# 17-18-044
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A) Assignments - 1
B) Retirements - 4
C) Substitutes - 18
D) Coaches - 5
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Passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Cox 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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A) Assignment – 13
B) Retirement – 1
C) Resignation – 5
D) Promotion – 6
E) Student Workers – 1
F) Workability – 1
G) Substitutes – 7 |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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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 and Mr. Granda reported on actions taken during Closed Session. |
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| Mark Sutton, Superintendent |
| Superintendent Sutton led the flag salute. |
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| Houghton-Kearney / Madison Band - Heather Glyde, Director |
| The Houghton-Kearney/Madison band played the Star Spangled Banner. |
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| Sumeet Kaur, Central High School - West Campus |
| Sumeet Kaur spoke about the First Annual Battle Week Rally "Battle of the Bros", the Academic Decathlon team placing 4th in their division and the team received 19 medals over all, which is the most individual medals that Central has ever received. Feb. 6-28 is "Pennies for Patients" and the goal this year is $1,000. Winter Formal was amazing with 660 students attending. Girls & Boys Basketball and Girls & Boys soccer teams made it to playoffs. The Wrestling team has 2 Champions in their weight class and the team placed 3rd overall in the TRAC and the whole Varsity teams made it to Valley Championships. This is the first time in Central history. Competition Cheer will be attending a national competition event on Feb. 23rd. FFA is having FFA Week with a blood drive and a Donkey Basketball game on February 22nd. FFA received 17 State Degrees and 2 Sectional winning proficiencies and a Regional winner. |
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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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- Judee Martinez spoke on behalf of CLASS staff, which have an average of 21 years per member. This staff is completely committed to students and adults who attend this unique education setting. The staff works tirelessly and expects the same high level of dedication from it's site leader. There are concerns. "It has been over 2 years that the staff and students at CLASS have had to endure a site leader who has not made any decisions based on what's best for kids, but what's best for him and his own advancement."
- April Henry: A parent and strongly involved in the community for over 20 years and had 4 questions for the Board regarding retaining Mr. Mark Sutton and renewing his contract: 1. Has anyone requested that Mr. Sutton’s contract be put on an agenda? Why or why not? If you wait until the last possible moment (45 days), as you seem to be doing – the entire district will now function in a “soft” position to start the new school year and most likely for at least a year in the future. 2. Are there board members who do not wish to renew Mr. Sutton’s contract? – If so, is this the will of the constituents for the district area to which you were elected to serve? You are each an elected official BY the community. Your role is to uphold the will of the community area in which you serve. That is why you were elected – to represent us. 3. What is your plan if you are not seeking to renew Mr. Sutton’s contract? As a community of parents, leaders and advocates for our children, this district and this area – the vision should be well laid out for all. That we are moving in a solid, forward-driven position. 4. What in 2 years were your expectations for the district that he had control of, that you do not feel were accomplished, and why as the district community, have we not heard about any problematic, systemic issues?
- Bernice Bailey: a teacher at McKinley and parent, read a letter from Councilmember Oliver Baines who wrote: As the Councilmember of District 3 for Fresno City Council and friend, I write this letter to speak on behalf of Superintendent Mark Sutton. I was recently approached by members of my district who also reside within the Central Unified School District. They shared a concern over the possibility of Mr. Sutton not being their Superintendent in the future. This also concerned me because I have found Mr. Sutton to be a valuable leader within the school district. I would like Mr. Sutton to continue to move forward with CUSD to achieve their already stated visions and goals. I'm hoping for a suitable solution that is in the best interest of our students and residents where the school board can continue to support Mr. Sutton as their Superintendent. In closing I would like to thank the school board for reading my letter and allowing me on behalf of my community to express my full support for Mr. Sutton as the Superintendent of CUSD. Thank you for taking my letter into consideration. She then asked everyone in support of Mr. Sutton to please stand.
- Elena Vincent: I am here to speak to you about impact, which is the word Mark Sutton gave us teachers to focus on, asking, “What IMPACT are you making on others?” As a proud Central High alumna class of 2010, and now a proud Central East teacher, I like to think my impact is in my classroom, teaching my students world geography, American government and psychology. Mark Sutton’s impact is on the impression he leaves on our kids. ALL OF US in this room are here because we want to leave a lasting positive impact on our kids and our students. Mark Sutton does that, every day, starting with showing up. They notice who shows up, and who doesn't. They notice, who cares about them and who doesn't. He's left an invaluable impact on my students, one that would be ruined with a failure to renew his contract. He shows up, not because he HAS to, but because he WANTS to. That's a HUGE difference. To you, the honorable board, I implore you to renew his contract and allow him to continue the good work he's done for this district. And I leave you with this question: what impact do YOU plan on making with your decision on his contract? Thank you.
- Chris Williams: Publicly thanked Mr. Sutton's support to the Ag department. In his 19 years in Central, he has never had a superintendent so supportive of the Ag department, student activities, fundraisers and awards banquets. Mr. Sutton is good for kids and he thanked him for his support to students and staff. He's a much happier man working for Mr. Sutton.
- Lillian Turner: a transplant from Madera and lived here for 10 years. She has a child on the spectrum and serves on the Autism Awareness committee. Mr. Sutton has come to every Autism Awareness committee meeting and events anytime he's been asked. He's helped to select the annual t-shirt and he attends the big annual awareness event. He's not just there to show his face, but to connect with the parents and kids. He gives you his full attention and listens to what you say. He's great for Central and I hope you renew his contract.
- Cynthia Labeau, a former student and current community member, parent and teacher. She has seen many superintendents come and go, but Mr. Sutton is approachable. In a short time, Mr. Sutton has transformed the culture of the district and staff and sparked the teaching staff with the motto of having an impact in the lives of students. Mr. Sutton is at so many events, mingling with staff and community members. He lends a hand without hesitation if something needs to be done.
- Ryann Shoaf: a teacher in Central Unified who has worked in the district for 16 years and has 6 children in the district. She is speaking in support of Mr. Sutton. Thanks to Mr. Sutton, the kids come first, art is flourishing, and opportunities for kids from diverse backgrounds to get involved. She thanked the Board for finding and hiring Mr. Sutton. It's encouraging to see so much positive unity in the community to support Mr. Sutton. The status quo is the way to go.
- Alessandro Flores, EL teacher at CHS-East: I support Mr. Sutton because of the respect he has for all teachers and students. The respect he has for others has created an atmosphere at the high school for people to work together and through their differences. I'm also the MECHA advisor and it was great to see Mr. Sutton talk with my MECHA students at a language fair. This was the first time a superintendent had reached out to my students. My students know who he is. He sits down and asks them questions, getting to know them. Mr. Sutton assisted me with feeding and serving the football team and even assisted with the cleanup such as folding chairs and picking up trash. It's for these reasons I hope Mr. Sutton is a superintendent for many years to come.
- Georgette Lake: As a parent of 3 Central Unified students, I am disheartened that our school board has not already renewed the contract of Superintendent Mark Sutton. On one of his very first visits to the high school he introduced himself to my daughter who was a Junior at the time and a bond was instantly formed. He took an interest in her opinions and asked what the district could do to better our schools. I've seen him at a variety of events and more importantly, offering support to families in our district who've suffered tragic losses for the past couple of years. Central provides students with many educational programs, library and playground access and meals during the summer, coats, backpacks, and Holiday Joy boxes for families in need. Our Superintendent has personally worked with the Fresno PD to educate our students on responsible social media use. These are some of the things that people tend to forget make up the core of our district. Mr. Sutton has a hand in many of them. Everyone’s need is different and every district has its list of what it wishes for and is striving to do. It’s not accomplished by magic. It’s the work of a team and the captain of the team must not only be a strong leader, but must also have strong organizational skills, be a good communicator, be fair and consistent but most of all, he must possess the integrity to lead his team in an honest and caring way. If there is a district in the entire state of California which has a Superintendent who is more present, attends more events and is a better captain than ours, to them I say congratulations. You have one of the best Superintendents in the entire state. Central Unified is lucky enough to have the other! We give our full support to Mark Sutton and urge the Board to extend his contract immediately.
- Lisa Aparicio read a letter from Victor Breceda, Director of Sports in wrestling, who spoke in favor of Mr. Sutton. The wrestling team has practiced for 20 years on a one-mat room. Year after year, coaches were let down with promises broken about expanding the wrestling room. When Mr. Sutton was hired, the excuses stopped and a plan was put into place which more than doubled the space. As a coaching staff, we have reaped the benefits of the larger wrestling and the new weight room. Our numbers have increased and we've had a record-breaking season finishing 21-3. We had four finalists in the Tri-County River we had 4 finalists, the most in our history. We are currently ranked 5th in the Valley and I truly believed this wouldn't have happened without Mr. Sutton's support.
- Raquel Camacho and Cathy Riddlesprigger: I am here this evening representing many of your constituency. We would like to take this moment to formally serve an official notice of recall for Mr. Richard Solis and Mr. Phillip Cervantes. We understand that the lack of extension of Mr. Sutton’s contract is responsibility of the board as a whole, however acknowledging that there is an election in November, will allow the voters to judge the remainder of you then. Why a recall of Mr. Solis and Mr. Cervantes? One of the most important duties of a school board trustee is that of employing the Superintendent. Mr. Richard Solis and Mr. Phillip Cervantes of the Central Unified School Board has failed in that duty. Superintendent Sutton’s contract expires on June 30, 2018. The board has not taken action to renew his contract despite the Superintendent receiving only satisfactory employee evaluations. The average length of contract for 75% of Superintendents in the State of California is 3 years. The board has not maintained the minimum contract length with Mr. Sutton. Mr. Solis and Mr. Cervantes as a Central Unified School District Trustee has failed to maintain a positive and stable work environment for the Superintendent. Additionally, Mr. Solis and Mr. Cervantes as a board members have failed to act in the best interest of the district in maintaining a competitive employment contract with the Superintendent, thus threatening Central Unified School District’s standing as a stable, desirable and thriving school district in which to receive education or seek employment. The community through attendance of board meetings, emails and phone calls have requested the board members to extend the contract. Mr. Solis, Mr. Cervantes and the board have remained unresponsive. This recall petition is being served to ensure the community has a representative who is responsive to the very community that has entrusted them in the position of Trustee. We promise to carry this out through this recall and elections in November.
- Ethan Baird, a junior at CHS: As a freshman, he couldn't believe he met Mr. Sutton and he remembered him later at a baseball game.
- Harman Shergill, a student, loves having Mr. Sutton as a superintendent. She loves the Chromebooks. |
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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: - Rio Vista Cheer - Anaheim, CA (02/25/2018)
- El Capitan & Glacier Point Choir - Orange, CA (03/08/2018)
- Polk Elementary - San Jose, CA (03/13/2018)
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- Rio Vista Cheer - ASB - Cost per student $2,400 ($150 x 16 students)
- El Capitan & Glacier Point Choir - VAPA/Choir ASB - Cost to District $1,200
- Polk Elementary - ASB - Cost per student $3,410 ($30 x 64 students)
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| Administration is recommending approval of the overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles. |
CONSENT 2-13-18
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Passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Cox and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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- Central High School received a donation of $500.00 from Sun-Maid Growers of California for Choir.
- Herndon-Barstow Elementary received a donation of $100.00 from Stanley Orthodontics for PE Room.
- Rio Vista Middle School received a donation of $495.11 from Larson Brothers Photography for students.
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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. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Gifts to District
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- California Business Machines, Laminex Maintenance Agreement (Liddell)
- County of Fresno, Public Library Services (Ed Services)
- Eva L. Chavez, Independent Hearing Officer (Human Resources)
- Maslin, Maulin, Metz & Fairbank, Survey HS Boundary (Facilities)
- Moore Twining Associates, Inc., W. Shields Soil Stockpile Removal and Reporting (Facilities)
- Quad Knopf, Inc., Biola-Pershing Exterior Paint (Facilities)
- Williams Excavation, Land Excavation and Haul - W Shields Elementary (Facilities)
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Contracts have been budgeted for school year.
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Administration is requesting the Board ratify contracts for the school year.
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Administration is requesting the Board ratify contracts for the school year.
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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1) California Business Machines
2) County of Fresno
3) Eva L. Chavez
4) Maslin, Maulin, Metz and Fairbank
5) Moore Twining Associates, Inc.
6) Quad Knopf, Inc.
7) Williams Excavation
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Revenue and expenditures are transferred between funds on a routine basis to reimburse expenses charged to one fund which ultimately should be charged to another fund. One such case is categorical funds reimbursing or receiving charges from transportation. Another typical transfer is local bond funds or developer fees expenses being moved against State facility revenues, once apportioned.
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Included is a list of fund transfers that have been processed for submission to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
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None, transactions merely move expenditures from one fund to another without an impact on the district's net ending balance.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Ratify Fund Transfers for December 2017. |
Administration is recommending the Board Ratify Fund Transfers for December 2017. 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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Fund Transfers December 2017
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The warrant list for January 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 794 warrants, valued at $9,346,869.87. |
Funds have been encumbered from appropriate budgets as listed.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for January 2018.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for January 2018.
Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Warrant List January 2018
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| On, June 27, 2017, the Board awarded bid number 1617-111 Central Unified Relocatable Buildings Project to Davis Moreno Construction, Inc. in the amount of $711,705.00. |
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The project produced two (2) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Orders are to increase the bid by the amount of $109,470.38.
Changer Order #2 was implemented by the District to provide security cameras.
Item #4 on Change Order #1 will be paid by our consultants, as this item was a result of an error. |
| The final costs for the project are approximately $821,175.38 and will be funded through Developer Fees. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Change Orders for Central Unified Relocatable Buildings Project #1617-111. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Change Orders for Central Unified Relocatable Buildings Project #1617-111. Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
No Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Change Order #1&2 Relocatables - Project #1617-111
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| On, June 27, 2017, the Board awarded bid number 1617-111, Central Unified Relocatable Buildings Project to Davis Moreno Construction Inc. |
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| The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the County is included. |
The contract amount was $711,705.00 and had two (2) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase of $109,470.38 for a total of $821,175.38.
The project was funded through Developer Fees. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Notice of Completion for Central Unified Relocatable Buildings Project #1617-111.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve Notice of Completion for Central Unified Relocatable Buildings Project #1617-111. Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Rama Dawar. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
No Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Notice of Completion Relocatable Buildings Project #1617-111
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| The District is in need of an Elementary School to serve Steinbeck, McKinley, Polk, Roosevelt and Tilley Elementary Schools to relieve current and future overcrowding. The Shields/Brawley Elementary School was identified on the Measure C Bond as a priority project. |
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SIM-PBK was selected as a District approved Architect under RFQ 1617-101 and their Master Agreement was approved by the Board on, December 12, 2017. The attached proposal of $1,610,901.00 is to design approximately 59,000 square foot two-story elementary school with thirty-one (31) classrooms, library, cafeteria, and applicable site work.
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The estimated cost for the project is $28,468,027.00 with projected cost escalations through 2024.
Project funded through Measure C, Developer Fees, and State Facilities Program.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve SIM-PBK Proposal for the Shields Brawley Elementary School.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve SIM-PBK Proposal for the Shields Brawley Elementary School. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Solis and a second by Mr. Ruben Coronado. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Mr. Coronado asked if this is the elementary school project that was scheduled to be completed in 2022, the original project was $20 million and last year it went up to $24 million, and now this report states the estimate is $28 million and scheduled for 2024? Is tonight's $1.6 million agenda item part of the $28 million? Mr. Porterfield said yes, it's part of the overall budget. Mr. Coronado asked if it's scheduled for 2024. Mr. Porterfield said yes, the estimated date is 2024 but it's dependent on the State's issuance of the bonds.
Mrs. Cox asked, when did we actually close escrow on that property and what is the maintenance schedule? Mr. Porterfield said he believes over a year ago, and we have a responsibility to disc every year and we're in the process of removing some of the soil that had been dumped on the site; we fenced the perimeter and we're monitoring it on a regular basis. Mrs. Cox also asked if we allow business signage on our fences, and could those signs be removed? Mr. Porterfield said the signs would be removed. |
1) SIM-PBK Proposal for Shields Brawley Elementary School
2) SIM-PBK Master Agreement
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| On an annual basis, California School Board Association (CSBA) holds their annual Delegate Assembly Election to fill any vacancies. Delegates serve two-year terms beginning April 1st to March 31st. The Board as a whole may vote for up to the number of vacancies in the region or subregion as indicated on the ballot. Regardless of the number of vacancies, each board may cast no more than one vote for any one candidate. The ballot also contains a provision for write-in candidates; their name and district must be clearly printed in the space provided. |
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Attached to this item is a copy of the Ballot and a current list of all Delegates in Region 10. Also, included for your review, are 2018 Delegate Assembly Biographical Sketch Forms for each of the following nominees: - Connie Brooks (Kings Canyon Joint USD)
- Darrell Carter (Washington USD)
- Gilbert F. Coelho (Firebaugh-Las Deltas USD)
- Noman Saude (Sierra USD)
Board members will be given an opportunity to select four (4) nominees to represent Subregion 10-B (Fresno County). |
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the February 27, 2018 Board Meeting for Action. |
| Moved to action. |
CSBA Delegate Information
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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: - River Bluff Elementary – Sonora, CA (03/05/2018)
- Central High ROP – Los Angeles, CA (03/06/2018)
- CHS Boys Volleyball – San Luis Obispo, CA (03/08/2018)
- El Capitan Middle School – Anaheim, CA (04/16/2018)
- El Capitan Middle School ELD – Monterey, CA (04/23/2018)
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- River Bluff Elementary – Student/Parent Fundraising – Cost per student $25,650 ($270 x 95)
- Central High ROP – ROP – Cost to District - $2,500
- CHS Boys Volleyball – Athletics & Boosters – Cost to District - $1,350
- El Capitan Middle School – ASB/Fundraising – Cost per student $5,068 ($181 x 28 students)
- El Capitan Middle School ELD – EC/LCFF Site Budget – Cost to District $1,300
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the February 27, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent. |
INFO 2-13-18
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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: - 2018 CADA State Convention (2/28-3/3)
- One Voice Program (5/1-5/4)
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- 2018 CADA State Convention - Registration, lodging, transportation and meals $1,070.31
- One Voice Program - Lodging, transportation and meals $1,748.09
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Administration is recommending that this item be placed on the February 27, 2018 agenda for approval.
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| Moved to consent. |
CADA 2018 State Convention
One Voice Program
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| In an effort to enhance course offerings and support student learning at our middle schools, administration and Educational Services are requesting Board approval to offer Chamber Choir and Bass Choir beginning as early as Fall 2018. |
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Chamber Choir: This new course is open to singers with at least one year experience. Singers build on basic skills by reading, writing, notating and describing music including intervals, chords and progressions. Students analyze and compare quality and effectiveness of music performances. Singers perform in 3-4 parts and identify genre and form of music styles. Singers perform in a variety of concerts, festivals, and competitions both during the school day and after school.
Bass Choir: This new course is open to all level of tenor and bass singers. Students build basic skills in reading, notating and describing music, as well as analyzing music performance. Students perform in 2-3 parts and identify various genres of music in appropriate styles, with a focus on choral repertoire. Singers are required to attend all performances, including but not limited to concerts and festivals both during the school day and after school. Special attention will be paid to healthily navigating the changing adolescent male voice and specific issues related to the voice change. |
| When added to the master schedule, financial impact will be based on the percent of FTE needed for a certificated salary. |
| Administration requests this item be placed on the February 27, 2018 Board Agenda for Action. |
| Mr. Cervantes asked if these will be offered at all Middle Schools. Mrs. Davis said it's typically based on interest at the sites. But that we want to offer these at the Middle School level in order to build into the high school programs. Moved to consent. |
Course Descriptions
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| Summer Programs will continue to be offered during the Summer of 2018 in order to support the needs of at-risk students. LCAP Goal 1, Action 4: Central USD will provide supplemental staff, instruction, and materials to support the MTSS-Academic Tiers 2-3 via Intervention, before/after school tutoring, Saturday School and Summer School to address the academic needs of unduplicated students. |
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| Summer School is held to support students at-risk in early literacy, intermediate grades and for high school credit retrieval as well as to provide transitional opportunities for students entering kindergarten and support for students with disabilities. In addition to academic programming, Central opens select libraries to promote and support summer reading and our food services staff continues to offer a Community Food program for breakfast and lunch serving centers at five school locations throughout the district. An overview of the improvements to our summer offerings will be provided during the meeting in preparation for advertising and recruitment which begins in March 2018. |
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Mrs. Davis spoke about plans for Summer School 2018 and presented the Board with a flyer with the proposed courses being offered, continuing Kinder Camp, expanding Literacy Camp to exiting 5th grade students, adding a STEM academy for students who are exiting 6-8th grades. We are encouraging students who were interested in CESA in previous years will find their way to the Literacy Camp or the STEM camp, and there will be an add-on course for English Learners. We will offer a fee-based enrichment for grades 4-8; and a High School credit retrieval program, expanded to grades 9-12. we will work with the Community Feeding Program and keeping the summer libraries open as well. Mr. Coronado said last year we talked about extending the summer school beyond the retrieval credit which translates to me, F students, and asked Mrs. Davis to provide total number of students who took summer school last year and how many were students that were non-retrieval or D students.
Kinder Camp: 80 students and we plan to continue that enrollment.
Literacy: we had 375 and because we're expanding to include 5th grade, we're aiming for 550 for this year.
CESA Middle School had 350 and some of those students will be in our Literacy Camp, and we're anticipating STEM academy to have 200
Fee-based Enrichment: starting with 100 as a goal
Credit Retrieval: we had 950 enrolled
Mr. Sutton also mentioned that we have already received a grant to assist with keeping the summer libraries open.
Mrs. Davis said that applications will be accepted and time-stamped as they come in.
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Central Unified School District Board Policy 5132 states that, “The Governing Board will annually receive AR 5132 six months before each new school year as an information item and direct staff to communicate any changes to the public through school newsletters and other related vehicles.” AR 5132 dictates the district dress code for all students K-12 and is reviewed and updated annually to maintain order and provide a safe school environment for all students and to prohibit gang-related apparel.
A BlackBoard Connect message was sent from each School Site to parents January 22, 2018 to solicit their input regarding modifications needed in order to improve school learning environments in Central Unified School District. Principals and site staff were also consulted regarding the current dress code. Recommendations for changes will be presented at the February 27, 2018 Board Meeting. |
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The current BP 5132 and AR 5132 are supported by school sites and are effective in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
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No fiscal impact.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the February 27, 2018 Board Agenda for action. |
| Moved to action. |
1) Dress Code Input
AR 5132 - Dress and Grooming
BP 5132 - Dress and Grooming
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| On June 27, 2017, the Central Unified School Board approved the three-year Local Control Accountability Plan (2017-2020). The LCAP is a three year plan for addressing four goals in Central Unified School District which are aligned to the eight State priorities. This presentation will provide information on the current status of the LCAP implementation and is inclusive of available data from the California Dashboard. |
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This item has no financial impact although the LCAP provides the program and services needed to address the Central Unified School District goals. The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) provides funding to implement the identified programs and services in the LCAP.
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Mrs. Davis presented a slideshow and info-graphic regarding the LCAP information.
Mr. Cervantes said he knows it was a lot of work for Cabinet and applauded them for the work and progress made.
Mr. Coronado asked how many students are currently being tutored throughout the district on 22 sites? Mrs. Davis said one of the significant changes is not using electronic system to provide tutoring, all are reporting using multiple staff members to provide tutoring and most are being provided after school, but some are reporting before school works better for them. Schools reported 149 teachers involved and 1510 students are being tutored with intervention before or after school. Principals are evaluating the effectiveness of programs at their sites. All sites are providing tutoring. Mr. Coronado also stated even though this is a State program, the Dashboard is hard to understand and hard to read. Mrs. Davis agreed and said it will get better as we go. Mr. Coronado said, for the record, school districts throughout CA have been approving LCAPs since 2014, Central General Fund budget of $109 million in 2013 increased to $168 million. In the last 4 years the State has given Central USD $88 million in supplemental and concentration grants to address the student achievement gap. This report shows that 60% of or our students do not meet or exceed standards in ELA, and 72% or our students do not meet or exceed standards in math. For the record, Central USD purchased 19,000 tablets for $8.5 million and we spend around $7 million on Chromebooks. For the last 4 years, Central has spent $14 million on technology.
Mrs. Cox clarified, for the record, those Chromebooks and tablets were paid for by grant money.
This item was presented as information only. |
1) LCAP Mid Year Update (revised)
2) LCAP At a Glance
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A yearly analysis is compiled by the District's Risk Management Department, in cooperation with California Risk Management Authority (CRMA), for both Workers' Compensation and Property and Liability Insurance.
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| The report is intended to provide the District with insurance, loss control and claim information that will assist in the District's decision making process for future risk management goals and direction. The primary factor for these decisions is the safety of students and staff, which is dependent on the physical condition of the District's facilities, safety training, and risk management programs established by the District. These programs and efforts will assist in preventing Workers' Compensation, Property or Liability claims. |
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| Administration is recommending the Board review the 2016-2017 Annual Risk Management Report. |
Mr. Porterfield presented a slideshow, reporting information about Risk Management, Workers Comp, Property Liability, etc.
Mr. Solis asked about the injuries by school site and a spike at one school site. Is that one particular reason? Mr. Porterfield said they are looking at that trend and the safety committee is reviewing this as well.
This item was presented as information only. |
1) 2016-2017 Risk Management Annual Report PowerPoint
2) Risk Management Annual Report 2016-2017
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| On, June 13, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-115 Houghton-Kearney Playcourt Reconstruction Project to Seal Rite Paving in the amount of $527,825.00. |
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The project produced two (2) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Orders are to increase the bid by the amount of $96,780.33.
Changer Order #1 are costs associated to mitigate unforeseen existing seepage pits.
Change Order #2 are costs associated to make necessary repairs for the failed Sanitary Septic System; Board adopted Emergency Resolution #17/18-03. |
| The final costs for the project are approximately $624.605.33 and will be funded through Deferred Maintenance. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the, February 27, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
Mr. Coronado asked if the failure of the septic system was due to construction. Mr. Porterfield said it may have been hastened because of compaction but was a very old system and can't be attributed to the construction.
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1) Change Order #1 Houghton-Kearney Project #1617-115
2) Change Order #2 Houghton-Kearney Project #1617-115
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| On, June 13, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-1156 Houghton-Kearney Playcourt Reconstruction to Seal Rite Paving in the amount of $527,825.00. |
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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 $527,825.00. There were two (2) Change Orders that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Orders are in the amount of $96,780.33.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the February 27, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to action. |
Notice of Completion H-K Playcourt Reconstruction Project #1617-115
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On, May 23, 2017, the Board awarded the construction of Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School to Harris Construction, Inc. The contract was for the buildings and on-site work only.
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The City of Fresno made alterations to Weldon Avenue requesting a realignment to match Weldon Avenue on the west side of Valentine. The drawings are complete and Harris Construction has submitted a change order with costs of approximately $1.2 million to complete the construction of Weldon Avenue and associated underground utilities.
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The off-site work project was included in the budget for $1,750,000.00 to be funded through Measure C, Developer Fees, and State Facilities Program.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the February 23, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
Mr. Coronado asked how he would know if the offsite improvements were included in the original bid or not. Mr. Porterfield said he could provide the Board with the original Bid documents to review what was included, and that the offsite improvements were not included in the original bid documents.
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1) Change Order #1 Tilley Elementary School
2) Tilley Elementary School Revised Budget B069A
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| The 2019-2021 calendars for Central Unified School District was created through collaboration with CUTA and CSEA after consideration of instructional days for students, duty days for employees and a list of holidays to be observed. |
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| Administration is recommending review of the proposal for the 2019-2021 calendars for Central Unified School District. |
| Administration recommends that the 2019-2021 calendar proposals for Central Unified School District be placed on the February 27, 2018 Board agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent. |
Proposed Calendars_2019-2021 School Years
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| A couple of additions to the Board calendar. Contract Openers between CUTA and CUSD were added on March 13th, and on April 10 there will be an additional report regarding our local indicators for our accountability model. |
Board Calendar
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Mr. Sutton reminded the Board about the April 21st Janessa Ramirez Scholarship Dinner. There's a play at the end of the month at CHS in the PAC. There's a dual concert involving the CHS Symphonic Band with Fresno State Wind Orchestra.
Mr. Granda read a letter from FCSS stating that Central received a positive certification from FCSS. |
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| The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 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. 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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| The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. |
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| Present | Mr. Richard Atkins |
| Absent | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
| Present | Mr. Ruben Coronado |
| Present | Mrs. Terry Cox |
| Present | Mr. Rama Dawar |
| Present | Mr. Cesar Granda |
| Present | Mr. Richard Solis |
| Present | Mr. Mark Sutton |
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| Present | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
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