REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
May 22, 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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| At 6:00 pm, Mr. Dawar, Mrs. Cox and Mr. Cervantes were absent. Mrs. Cox arrived at 6:02 pm and Mr. Cervantes arrived at 6:05 pm. Both went directly into Closed Session. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Absent Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Absent Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Closed Session was called at 6:02 pm. |
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Case# 17-18-071
Case# 17-18-074
Case# 17-18-075
Case# 17-18-077 |
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A) Assignments - 19
B) Resignations - 2
C) Retirements - 1
D) Summer School Assignments - 10
E) Substitutes - 1
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Cesar Granda and a second by Mr. Ruben Coronado. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Absent Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
No Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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A) Assignment – 7
B) Resignation – 4
C) Promotion – 3
D) Transfer – 1
E) 39 Month List – 1
F) Summer School Assignments – 2
G) Aquatics – 9 |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Absent Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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- Employee organizations: CUTA and CSEA; Agency designated representative: Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
- Unrepresented Employees: Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services; Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources; Assistant Superintendent - Executive Services/CBO; Agency designated representatives: Cesar Granda, Board President and Kelly Porterfield, Interim Superintendent
- Unrepresented Employee: Superintendent Search; Agency designated representative: Cesar Granda, Board President
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3 Cases: - Case # BD-2017/18-005
- Case # BD-2017/18-006
- Case # BD-2017/18-007
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Open Session was reconvened at 7:41 pm. President Granda reported on actions taken in Closed Session.
Mr. Granda indicated there will be an additional Closed Session at the end of the public meeting to further discuss items that were not concluded during the first Closed Session. |
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| Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
| Jack Kelejian led the flag salute. |
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| El Capitan Middle School Band - Matt Sanchez, Director |
| El Capitan Middle School band played the Star Spangled Banner while the Board was in closed session. |
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| Mrs. Davis introduced the groups of students being recognized. |
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- Julia Schulze - Madison - Individual Documentary, Jr. Division
- Ezekiel Garcia - Central East - Individual Documentary, Senior Division
- Katelyn Baker - Rio Vista - Individual Performance, Jr. Division
- Harpreet Singh, Jamison Dominguez and Valynn Seamore - Central West - Group Exhibit, Senior Division
- Bethany Allison, Alexandra Durham, Spencer Farley, Jennifer Simmons - Rio Vista - Jr. Division, Group Exhibit
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Congratulations to our County History Day Students and Teachers/Advisors! We have several students that scored in one of the top 3 places, out of 475 + students that competed at the District level and 10 Champions that competed at State in Rocklin, CA on May 5-6th. Out of over 1400 students at State, 5 of our 10 went through to the final rounds. They all did an amazing job! - Julia Schulze - Madison - Individual Documentary, Jr. Division; Teacher: William McKenzie
- Ezekiel Garcia - Central East - Individual Documentary, Senior Division; Teacher: Jaime Schulze
- Katelyn Baker - Rio Vista - Individual Performance, Jr. Division; Teacher: Ellery Moore
- Harpreet Singh, Jamison Dominguez and Valynn Seamore - Central West - Group Exhibit, Senior Division; Teachers: Jacob Schmidt & Armando Martin
- Bethany Allison, Alexandra Durham, Spencer Farley, Jennifer Simmons - Rio Vista - Jr. Division, Group Exhibit; Teacher: Ellery Moore
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- Elementary School: 1st Place: Matthew Ramos - McKinley; 2nd Place: Zachary Bevins - Steinbeck
- Middle School: 1st Place: Daman Dhillon - Rio Vista; 2nd Place: Aaliyah Alvarez - Glacier Point
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The four students below placed first and second in our district spelling bees in their respective grade level contests which qualified them to represent Central at the County Spell-Off on March 14th at Fresno State: Elementary School: - 1st Place: Matthew Ramos - McKinley (finished in top 10 in the County); Coaches: Desiree Oseguera and Kim Willis
- 2nd Place: Zachary Bevins - Steinbeck (finished in top 20 in the County); Coaches: Sarah Larson and Christina Clayton
Middle School: - 1st Place: Daman Dhillon - Rio Vista (finished in top 15 in the County); Coach: Cindy Alikian
- 2nd Place: Aaliyah Alvarez - Glacier Point (finished in the top 8 in the County); Coach: Caitlyn Alford
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- Exemplary Fiction K-5: Winner: Madison Penner - McKinley; Honorable Mention: Mia Rae Martinez - Liddell
- Exemplary Non-Fiction K-5: Winner: Reagan Asklof - Liddell; Honorable Mention: Derek Real - Liddell
- Exemplary Illustrator K-8: Winner: Baylee Scianna - River Bluff
- Exemplary Middle School Poem or Narrative: Winner: Jonathan Fuentes - Liddell; Honorable Mention: Miracle Galyan and Janyla Haqq - Liddell
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Each site submits their best work to the County level for review and County selects the award recipients. Exemplary Fiction K-5: - Winner: Madison Penner - McKinley - "This is How Mr. Octopus Got Eight Arms"; Teacher: Mrs. Breceda; Coach: Mrs. Robinson
- Honorable Mention: Mia Rae Martinez - Liddell - "Your Friendly Neighborhood Veterinarian"; Teacher: Mrs. LeBeau; Coach: Mrs. Albertson
Exemplary Non-Fiction K-5: - Winner: Reagan Asklof - Liddell - "Slime"; Teacher: Mrs. LeBeau; Coach: Mrs. Albertson
- Honorable Mention: Derek Real - Liddell - "The Animals of Madagascar"; Teacher: Mrs. Pellanda; Coach: Mrs. Albertson
Exemplary Illustrator K-8: - Winner: Baylee Scianna - River Bluff - "Virus"; Teacher: Mrs. Skram; Coaches: Ms. Manzo & Ms. Dwyer; Inspired by Librarian, Ms. Hawkyard and her graphic novel contest
Exemplary Middle School Poem or Narrative: - Winner: Jonathan Fuentes - Liddell - "A Year With Finn"; Teacher: Mrs. Pokorny; Coach: Mrs. Albertson
- Honorable Mention: Miracle Galyan and Janyla Haqq - Liddell - "Fear to Family"; Teacher: Mrs. Pokorny; Coach: Mrs. Albertson
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| Judee Martinez shared good news about a loan-forgiveness workshop CUTA and CTA hosted at the CHS cafeteria. |
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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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- Ben Avila: He's a 3rd grade teacher and is speaking about BP6162.5 and the changes made to that Board policy. He raised the concerns on the wording about how teachers are assessed based on data. The language should be changed to reflect the intent. The intent is for teachers to look at data, but the language says the data is to evaluate the staff.
- Greg Sullivan, a teacher from El Cap, also raised concerns about BP6162.5, and says it does not reflect what the assistant superintendents are saying. He asked the Board to open up the Board policy and reconsider the wording.
- Laura Bolton: She read the e-mail that she sent to Board members. Economics do affect student achievement and teachers shouldn't be judged based on that. A teacher evaluation is the depth of knowledge they have and how they connect to students. She agrees that teachers should always look at assessments data to improve. |
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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) |
Motion to approve items J.2-J.13 Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Mr. Coronado requested Item #J.1.- "Minutes of Previous Meeting" pulled for a separate vote.
Items # J.2-J.13 were approved as presented. |
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| Approve Minutes of the May 8, 2018 Board Meeting. |
The minutes were approved as revised. Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Mr. Coronado requested Item #J.1. "Minutes of Previous Meeting" be pulled for a separate vote.
Mr. Coronado said, on the 5/8/18 Board Minutes, Item #K.3 re: BP 6171, the minutes should read Mr. Coronado requested the changes, not Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Cox agreed to the revision. The minutes will be revised as requested. |
Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting
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| Requests for overnight field trips and day trips more than 150 miles must obtain prior approval from the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees. |
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The following request for an overnight field trip is attached: - CHS Football - Atascadero, CA (06/21/2018)
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- CHS Football Athletics & Boosters Cost District $3,500
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| Administration is recommending approval of the overnight field trip. |
CONSENT 5-22-18
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| Students in our elementary schools face significant challenges on a daily basis. In an effort to support our students as they face these challenges, we have had a memorandum of understanding with Comprehensive Youth Services to address the social and emotional needs of students since 2015. |
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| Comprehensive Youth Services has a successful track record in providing crisis intervention service, community outreach, as well as individual and small group counseling to students and their families. In 2017-18 CYS provided 2 counselors and 3 interns to serve Steinbeck, Madison, Tilley and Teague Elementary Schools. The proposed MOU includes allows us to place the interns at the schools which experience the most need, including Steinbeck, Madison, Tilley and Teague, and maintains direction of service and supervision of interns through two (2) counselors and a supervisor. Contingent upon Board approval, this MOU would be in effect for the 2018-2019 school year and will continue to be administered and evaluated by the Administrator of Special Education and Support Services. |
The counseling costs to Central Unified would be $217,856. Costs are recouped through Medi-Cal billing and also budgeted for in the LCAP with LCFF funding. Interns are unpaid positions, resulting in no financial impact.
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| Administration is recommending approval of the Comprehensive Youth Services MOU for counseling services for 2018-19. |
Central SAP Contract
CYS Business Associate
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| California Education Code (Section 44300) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) recommends that Districts provide an Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, prior to placing teachers on internships and limited assignment permits. The District must declare the number, type, and subject of interns and limited assignment permits, based off projected needs for the ensuing school year. By submitting this annual declaration, the District certifies that a diligent search has been conducted to recruit fully qualified teachers for the specified subjects. |
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| Central Unified School District primarily uses interns and limited assignment permits to specialized fields such as, Special Education, Math, and Science. The 2018-2019 Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators includes permits for current employees who are fully credentialed in other subjects. The permit will be used to expand their current teaching authorizations to include the specialized fields as noted on the declaration. |
Salary and benefits for teachers.
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| Administration is recommending approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Teachers. |
Declaration of Need 2018-19
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded bid number 1617-123 Liddell Elementary Exterior Painting to Pacific Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The project produced one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. |
| The project is funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Change Order for Bid #1617-123 Liddell Elementary Exterior Painting. |
Change Order #1 Liddell Preschool Restroom Addition Project #1617-123
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-123 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting Project to Pacific Contractors in the amount of $111,000.00.
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The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the City is included.
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| The contract amount was $111,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. The total amount paid will be $121,800.00. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Authorization to File Notice of Completion for Bid #1617-123 Liddell Elementary Exterior Painting Project. |
Notice of Completion - Liddell Elementary Exterior Paint Project 1617-123
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-124 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting to Pacific Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The project produced one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. |
| The project is funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Change Order for Bid #1617-124 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting Project. |
Change Order Steinbeck Exterior Paint Project #1617-124
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On November 14, 2017 the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-124 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting Project to Pacific Contractors in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the City is included. |
| The contract amount was $111,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. The total amount paid will be $121,800.00. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Authorization to File Notice of Completion for Bid #1617-124 Steinbeck Elementary Exterior Painting Project. |
Notice of Completion - Steinbeck Exterior Paint Project #1617-124
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1718-101 Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting to Pacific Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The project produced one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. |
| The project is funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Change Order for Bid #1718-101 Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project. |
Change Order Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project #1718-101
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On November 14, 2017, the Board awarded Bid Number 1718-101 Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project to Pacific Contractors in the amount of $111,000.00.
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| The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the City is included. |
The contract amount was $111,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that resulted in a net increase to the contract amount; the Change Order is in the amount of $10,800.00. The total amount paid will be $121,800.00.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve Authorization to File Notice of Completion for Bid #1718-101 Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project.
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Notice of Completion Saroyan Elementary Exterior Painting Project #1718-101
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The District has received Funding Agreement C-30364-E from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for the purchase of a new lower-emission school bus.
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| Administration is requesting the use of the Piggyback Bid between Waterford Unified School District and A-Z Bus Sales to purchase one Diesel School Bus. |
The total cost of the bus is $190,048.49. The bus will be funded through a reimbursement program from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District under contract C-30364-E. Central Unified will be reimbursed by The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for $89,664.39 of the total cost. The District’s responsible of $100,384.41 will be paid by the General Fund.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Piggyback Bid #01/07 "School Buses" Waterford Unified School District for Purchase of One Diesel School Bus. |
1) Waterford Bid #01-17 "School Buses"
2) San Joaquin Valley Air Control District Contract #C30364-E
3) A2Z Bus Sales Quote
4) Bus/Transportation Summary
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Central Unified has used piggyback bids in past in order to obtain competitive pricing on products and comply with Public Contract Code 20111.
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The following piggyback bid is being submitted for approval: The primary purpose of this contract is to allow the District to install and maintain as needed instructional audio/visual solution hardware including projectors, speakers, flat panel touch displays and cabling. These services have been used previously out-of-contract by the District in low quantities. The District would like to continue using these services as needed with Synnex approved vendors utilizing the NCPA cooperative contract. Utilizing the contract reduces administrative costs, product costs and ensures quality services. Interactive projectors and displays are an innovation that many classrooms and offices have adopted in the recent years and continue to grow as an effective teaching and business tool. These technologies help students re-engage with their learning by making teaching more fluid and the learning process more effective. |
The items will be funded by State and Federal monies.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve Piggyback Bids for Instructional Audio/Visual Solution Hardware - Synnex Corporation.
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1) SYNNEX
2) SYNNEX Pricing Calculator
3) SYNNEX Reseller List
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Case# 17-18-071
Case# 17-18-074
Case# 17-18-075
Case# 17-18-077
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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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Board policies are brought to the Board of Trustees for review, and/or revision, and adoption as necessary.
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Attached are copies of revised Board Policies as well as Gamut recommended revisions. - BP 6171 - Title I Programs
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There are no direct financial implications.
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| Administration is recommending adoption of the revised Board Policy. |
Administration is recommending adoption of the revised Board Policy. Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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0) Summary of Changes
1) BP 6171 revised
1b) BP 6171 Gamut
1c) AR 6171
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| As required by Government Code Section 3547-3547.5, the initial proposal from Central Unified School District to California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter #474, will be officially received at the May 22, 2018 public meeting. |
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| In compliance with Government Code Section 3547, a public hearing will be held prior to adopting the initial proposals from Central Unified School District to CSEA, Chapter #474, affording an opportunity for the public to be informed and provide input. |
| To be determined. |
| Administration recommends that the Board hold a public hearing regarding the initial proposals from Central Unified School District to CSEA, Chapter #474. |
Administration recommends that the Board hold a public hearing regarding the initial proposals from Central Unified School District to CSEA, Chapter #474. Motion to open a Public Hearing Passed with a motion by Mr. Cesar Granda and a second by Mrs. Terry Cox. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Motion to close the Public Hearing Passed with a motion by Mr. Cesar Granda and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Motion to approve the initial proposals from Central Unified School District to CSEA, Chapter #474. 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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Contract Reopener CUSD to CSEA
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| As required by Government Code Section 3547-3547.5, the initial proposal from California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District will be officially received at the May 22, 2018 public meeting. |
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| In compliance with Government Code Section 3547, a public hearing will be held prior to adopting the initial proposals from CSEA, Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District, affording an opportunity for the public to be informed and provide input. |
| To be determined. |
| Administration recommends that the Board hold a public hearing regarding the initial proposals from CSEA, Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District. |
Administration recommends that the Board hold a public hearing regarding the initial proposals from CSEA, Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District. Motion to open a Public Hearing Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Motion to close the Public Hearing Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Motion to approve the initial proposals from CSEA, Chapter #474 to Central Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Contract Reopeners CSEA to CUSD
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- McKinley Elementary School received a donation of $210.00 from Kona Ice of Fresno for ASB Account
- Central High School received a donation of $941.95 from Various Donors for Sober Grad
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None.
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| Administration is recommending the Board accept Gifts to the District. |
Administration is recommending the Board accept Gifts to the District. Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Gifts to District
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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 April 2018. |
Administration is recommending the Board Ratify Fund Transfers for April 2018. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Fund Transfers April 2018
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- County of Fresno - School Based Teams (Educational Services)
- CSUF-Foundation - Educational and Behavioral Program (Spec Ed)
- Emcor Service, Inc. Saroyan and Steinbeck HVAC Services (Maintenance)
- The How Many Wins Foundation - Motivational Speaker at CHS East (Ed Services)
- Valley Public Television, Inc - Learning Parent Workshops (Madison)
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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. Cesar Granda. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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1) County of Fresno
2) CSUF - Foundation
3) Emcor Service, Inc.
4) The How Many Wins Foundation
5) Valley Public Television, Inc.
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On June 28, 2016, the Board approved the Implementation Plan of Bond projects. The Modernization of Roosevelt Elementary School is included on the approved list. The modernization will upgrade infrastructure and finishes. The school is over 50 years old and modernization work has not taken place.
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On May 10, 2018, the Facilities Planning Department opened bids for the rebid Project #1718-105 Roosevelt Elementary School Modernization. The lowest responsible bidder for each Multi-Prime Bid Package is as follows: | BID PACKAGE | LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER | BID AMOUNT | | Roos - 01 Roofing | Fresno Roofing Co., Inc. | $507,000.00 | | Roos - 02 Electrical / Low Voltage | Valley Unique Electric | $1,197,00.00 | | Roos - 03 HVAC / Mechanical / Plumbing | Nolte Sheet Metal | $923,000.00 | | Roos - 04 Restroom & Building Alternates | GC Builders | $999,786.00 | | | TOTAL: | $3,626,786.00 |
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Estimated costs for the project are approximately $4,777,664.00 and will be funded through QZAB and State Matching Funds. |
| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Rebid Roosevelt Elementary Modernization Project #1718-105. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Rebid Roosevelt Elementary Modernization Project #1718-105. Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mrs. Terry Cox. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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1) Roosevelt Modernization Rebid - Bid Summary Sheets
2) Roosevelt Modernization - Project Budget - revised
3) Roosevelt Modernization Timeline
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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 an overnight field trips is attached: - CHSW-AG/FFA - Shaver Lake, CA (06/19/2018)
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- CHSW-AG/FFA - FFA/Ag Boosters Cost to District $1,600
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the June 12, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
INFO 5-22-2018
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| Federal Program Monitoring (FPM), is defined as the monitoring tasks which federal and state law requires California Department of Education (CDE) to perform. During the Federal Program Monitoring process, the CDE reviews whether the district monitors the effectiveness of district plans to help low-achieving students meet challenging academic achievement standards and revises those plans as necessary. FPM is not an audit. The review is an overall determination of whether the local educational agency (LEA) is meeting statutory program and fiscal requirements for categorical programs. |
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| Central USD received notice of an online FPM review in spring 2017. During fall 2017, the district and selected sites (Teague, Glacier Point, and CHS) gathered their evidence of program implementation as required by CDE. Evidence was uploaded to the California Monitoring Tool (CMT) November & December with the official online review occurring January 9-12, 2018 and ultimately concluding February 2018. The official report of FPM is the “Notification of Findings” and the “Notice of Resolution” officially concludes the review and confirms the LEA is operating in accordance with state and federal law. Title I program evaluation is reviewed as part of the Compensatory Education Instrument. FPM-NOF (Notice of Findings) confirms no findings for Compensatory Education and the Notice of Resolutions concludes the review affirming no corrections or changes are required. |
| This item is information only. |
| Mr. Coronado had questions. BP 6171 says the Board shall insure that strategies are revised as necessary for continuous improvement. It means if the Board wants to spend $2 million on instructional aides or tutors, it can do that. The law says the Board needs to revise strategies for needy students who are being served. Looking at Teague and Steinbeck and their scores, there's a need for classroom help. This item was presented as Information only. |
FPM Findings Notification Jan 2018
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Based upon review of current data regarding student engagement, connectedness to school and academic achievement as well as LCAP stakeholder input, mentoring services for students in grades 7-12 are important to continue. CenCal Mentoring Academy provides a 40 week mentoring curriculum, anger management, gender specific group discussions, teen parenting classes, and one on one sessions to support students.
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| The CenCal Mentoring Academy will provide 2 mentors five days per week. The mentors will be assigned to each middle school, both high school campuses, and Pershing/Pathway. Students on probation and who have gone through the Student Absence Review Board (SARB) process will automatically be referred for services. Additional students would be assigned as space is available. The intended outcome of the mentoring services is to reduce campus discipline and safety issues and to support student success. |
| The cost for 40 weeks of service during the 2018-2019 school year is $235,000. These funds are allocated in the LCFF budget. |
| Administration recommends this item return to the June 12, 2018 Board Agenda for action. |
| Mr. Granda attended a meeting at Fresno State with CenCal Academy and heard great things about what they're doing for our students. CentralUSD was recognized for the work it's doing with mentors. Mr. Porterfield said Fresno State is proposing using the services that CenCal provides to analyze data on how mentors positively affect at-risk youth. Mr. Coronado asked if these mentors do home visits? Mrs. Davis said they do. Mr. Coronado asked, How come we're not expanding this ten times? There's a lot of need in our district. Mr. Granda emphasize that this contract is about expanding these services; we're identifying certain criteria. Their focus is on home visits, mentoring in a big brother way. They are about the quality and going after the 1%. Mrs. Davis said we are in agreement and we need to offer different types of mentoring and help for different populations based on their various needs. Mr. Porterfield said this is serving some of the highest risk students: on probation, etc. Moved to consent |
CenCal Mentoring
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| The Board shall adopt a districtwide local control and accountability plan (LCAP), based on the template adopted by the State Board of Education, that addresses the state priorities in Education Code 52060 and any local priorities adopted by the Board. The LCAP shall be updated on or before July 1 of each year and, like the district budget, shall cover the next fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years. (Education Code 52060, 52064; 5 CCR 15494-15497) |
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The Board shall hold at least one public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the LCAP. The proposed 2018-21 LCAP will be on file and available for public inspection. If members of the public wish to view the 2018-21 LCAP prior to the Public Hearing, it will be available for viewing at Central Unified Superintendent's Office, 5652 W. Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, California, Room #11, from May 23, 2018 to June 12, 2018 during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Proposed changes are summarized and attached. In addition, comments collected from the District Advisory Committee and District English Learner Advisory Committee are attached for review. |
The proposed plan and will provide a plan summary, actual progress of prior year goals, new three-year goals, actions and budget which are all specifically prioritized to support District academic goals as prescribed by the District’s adopted Guiding Principles and inclusive of both state and local indicators.
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| Administration is recommending the Board conduct a public hearing at the June 12, 2018 Board meeting. |
| Mr. Cervantes thanked Mrs. Davis for the work and said after seeing this, it reiterates why he joined the board, to be part of something positive and help change the culture and outcomes in the district. Mr. Coronado said, under Academic and Career counseling, he would hope we have some who speak Spanish. Mrs. Davis said we do have some who speak Spanish but she will provide data for him. Mr. Coronado said under BP 6142.2 in Education Counseling, the program shall include the following: implementation with the parent/guardian involvement. We need more academic counselors at a high school with 4000+ students as six aren't enough. He was also at the DELAC meeting, and this is a question re: the EL students. There are students passing the tests but are not yet mainstreamed. Can we mainstream them sooner? Mrs. Davis said every year we have new students that come in who are kindergartners. She can bring info to the next meeting on how those services become adjusted for the students. Moved to the next meeting for a Public Hearing and action. |
2018 LCAP - DRAFT
Notice of Public Hearing
Summary of Proposed Changes
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| Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1230 - School-Connected Organizations, requires that groups desiring to be recognized as a School-Connected Organization with the District shall request authorization from the Board. |
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| Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1230 are attached for review. |
| Mrs. Cox asked if we can improve and tighten up the language on this BP and AR, and to set a time that all organizations do their re-authorization. We do have policies online that organizations should be reading and the school connected organizations manual that's available. She recommended that we should 1) Set a date for authorization 2) Officers should change over every year, and the authorization should occur after officers are installed. Mr. Solis brought up that these organizations should also have mailing addresses that aren't at private homes. He also suggested the booster/organization by-laws should be posted on the website in addition to being available via the business office. Mr. Porterfield said it's not an issue to post by-laws on the website and suggested that this be brought back for discussion among the board. The BP & AR will be presented at the next meeting for review and adoption. |
1) BP 1230
1a) BP 1230 Gamut
2) AR 1230
2a) AR 1230 Gamut
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The play court at Saroyan Elementary School is in need of repairs and seal coat to prevent cracking.
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On Tuesday, March 15, 2018 the District opened bids for the project. Seal Rite Paving is the low bidder with the total bid of $66,788.00.
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Estimated costs for the total project are approximately $123,700.00 and will be funded through Deferred Maintenance Funds.
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the June 12, 2018 Board Agenda for approval
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| Moved to consent |
Saroyan Elem Seal Coat - Project #1819-110
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The District Self Insured Health Benefits Plan Committee meets monthly throughout each school year. Part of their role is to monitor the performance of the plan and analyze changes to the plan to contain costs. In addition, the Committee reviews benefit plan costs incurred during the school year and projected plan costs for the subsequent school year.
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A determination of need to change or keep same the employer/employee annual premium in 2018-2019 is currently under review by the Committee. The Health Benefit Committee met on April 26, 2018, May 3, 2018 and May 17, 2018, to review projected plan costs for 2018-2019. Also under review were 1) the cost of claims in 2017-2018, 2) the need for potential changes in the plan and/or, 3) the need to increase employee/employer contributions. Currently, the monthly District contribution is $1.195.06 and the employee contribution is $238.92 for a total monthly premium of $1,433.98.
A possible increase currently under review shall not exceed $1.607.98/month on the current premium amount for a 12-month employee. The district paid amount will be $1,299.46 per month, employee paid will be $308.52 per month. |
Fiscal implications are identified above under current considerations.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the June 12, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to action |
Health Benefit Rate Comparison
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Education code Section 42103 states that the governing board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. Education Code Section 52062 (b)(1) adds a new requirement for districts to hold public hearings for LCAPs. The two public hearings (one for the proposed budget and the other for the LCAP) must be held at the same board meeting. As noted in EC § 52062 (b)(2), this meeting must be held prior to, and not on the same day as, the meeting at which the LCAP and budget are adopted.
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The Governor’s May Revise budget proposal recently provided the details of the State’s education budget proposed for 2018-2019. Those details are the basis upon which school districts will base revenue and expenditure projections for the 2018-2019 adopted budget.
Required notice has been posted in the Fresno Bee indicating Central Unified’s intention to hold a public hearing on the proposed budget on June 12, 2018.It is required that a balanced budget be adopted and submitted to the Fresno County Office of Education no later than June 30, 2018. |
The proposed budget will provide resources specifically prioritized to support District academic goals as prescribed by the District’s adopted Guiding Principles. The budget will also incorporate revisions to revenues and adjustments to expenditures in accordance with State budget revisions for 2017-2018.
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Administration is recommending the Board place this item on the June 12, 2018, Board Agenda for a Public Hearing.
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| Moved to the next Board Meeting for a Public Hearing and action. |
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| Mrs. Davis presented 5 possible dates for a special Board Workshop on student achievement, asking each trustee what days they could be available. The consensus was to schedule June 25, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Location to be determined. |
Board Calendar
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Kelly Porterfield: Open House is going on at various sites throughout the week. Orientation for TK/Kinder going on at all sites on Weds, May 23. Grizzlies at the Grizzlies game is this Saturday. Memorial Day is this Monday. The Biola-Pershing Veterans Memorial is at 8am this Friday.
Mr. Granda presented a letter requesting nominations for the Fresno County Trustees Association. This item will be placed on the agenda for the next board meeting.
Mrs. Cox talked about the second West Area Specific Plan meeting on June 14th from 6:00-8:00 pm. |
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Closed Session was called at 8:52 pm.
Open Session was reconvened at 10:26 pm, and Mr. Granda reported out that a date for a Special Board Meeting for Superintendent Candidate Interviews has been set for June 9, 2018. Place and time to be determined. |
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| The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m. for Public Session in the Central High School-East Campus Performing Arts Center. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 pm. |
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| Present | Mr. Richard Atkins |
| Absent | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
| Present | Mr. Ruben Coronado |
| Absent | Mrs. Terry Cox |
| Absent | Mr. Rama Dawar |
| Present | Mr. Cesar Granda |
| Present | Mr. Richard Solis |
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| Present | Mr. Phillip Cervantes |
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