REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
September 11, 2018 6:00PM
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-EAST CAMPUS
WAYNE "HONDO" HODGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
3535 NORTH CORNELIA AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93722
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION: (Terry Cox)
HILTON HOTEL LONG BEACH - 701 W OCEAN BLVD., LONG BEACH, CA 90831
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION IN THE PAC
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| Meeting was called to order at 6pm. |
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| All members were in attendance except Mrs. Cox who is calling in from her hotel. |
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Absent Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Board went to closed session at 6:01pm. |
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A) Assignments - 1
B) Involuntary Transfer - 1
C) Coaches - 6 |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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A) Assignment – 7
B) Resignation – 2
C) Promotion – 2
D) Transfer – 1
E) Student Worker – 3
F) Seasonal/Other -2
G) Substitutes – 2
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Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Complaint Against Employee-Appeal (AR 4030(d); Government Code section 54957)
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Agency designated representatives: Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Employee organization: CUTA and CSEA |
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| The Board reconvened at 7:08 pm. |
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| Kelly Porterfield |
| Mr. Porterfield led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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| Liddell / McKinley / Saroyan Choir - James Stroup, Director |
| The Liddell/McKinley/Saroyan choir, led by James Stroup, sang the National Anthem. |
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| Mrs. Davis recognized the AP teachers at CHS East and West for their hard work as well as the many students who received high scores on their AP tests. |
AP Scholar Students 2018
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| GATE Certified Teachers |
Brittany Lee
Candice Warmuth
Candra Nason
Diane Moreira
Elizabeth Orellana
Ellery Moore
Eric Caskey
Katheryn Dwyer
Kelly Magill
Lidra Schenk
Lorraine Tomerlin
Matthew Pendola
Nathaniel Mullen
Tara Greenmyer
Versha Shah
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| Mrs. Davis recognized the three GATE teachers who were introduced by Jerri Anna Billington. |
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| Laura Bolton shared that the teachers from Biola-Pershing were happy to see Superintendent Alvarado visit the school during a "Student-of-the-Month" assembly and out with the kids during recess. |
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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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| No comments |
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| In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may bundle a number of items and act upon them together by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent agenda items shall be items of a routine nature and items for which Board discussion is not anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. When any Board member requests the removal of an item from the consent agenda, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. (Board Bylaw 9322) |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Ruben Coronado. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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| Requests for overnight field trips and day trips more than 150 miles must obtain prior approval from the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees. |
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The following requests for overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles are attached:
- CHS Cross Country – Corona, CA (09/14/2018)
- CHS Girls Water Polo – San Luis Obispo, CA (09/21/2018)
- Liddell Elementary – Sonora, CA (09/24/2018)
- CHS Boys’ Water Polo – San Luis Obispo, CA (09/28/2018)
- CHS Cross Country – Palo Alto, CA (09/29/2018)
- CHS Fall Sports Playoffs - TBA
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- CHS Cross Country –CHS Athletics & Boosters – Cost to District: $2,500 – Cost per student: $1,050 ($150 x 7 students)
- CHS Girls Water Polo – CHS Athletics & Boosters – Cost to District: $1,200
- Liddell Elementary – Cost per student: $25,800 ($300 x 86 students)
- CHS Boys’ Water Polo – Cost to District: $1,200
- CHS Cross Country – Cost to District: $600 – Cost per student: $320 ( $20 x 16 students)
- CHS Fall Sports Playoffs - TBA
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| Administration is recommending approval of the overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles. |
CONSENT 9-11-18
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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: - Lexia Learning Leadership Summit: Nov 8-9, 2018 (Washington DC)
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| Administration is recommending approval of employee out of state travel. |
Lexia Learning Summit - Travel Request
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Under the former federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and in accordance with CUSD Board Policy 6020, Central Unified School District must have a District Title l Parent Involvement Policy that is developed in collaboration with parents of Title l students and revised on an annual basis. This policy provides guidelines on how the District can support sites to increase parent involvement with a focus on improving student academic achievement and school performance. In addition, each school site has developed a site-specific Parent Involvement Policy which reflects the needs of their individual school community. Site policies are revised annually and included in their Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
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The District Advisory Committee (DAC), the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and the Migrant Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) met in Spring 2018 to participate in the annual revision of the policy. No revisions were made.
Next year the Parent Involvement Policy will change based on ESSA requirements. Until the requirements are outlined and a new template is created, we maintain an annual review and implement a policy based on regulations in place. |
| Annual review of the policy is necessary to receive Title l funding. |
| Administration is recommending the 2018-2019 District Title 1 Parent Involvement policy be approved. |
Title I PIP 2018-2019
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| Orchid Interpreting is used to provide translation and interpreting services for special education IEP meetings and IEP documents. It is required that the district provides parents with IEP documents and hold IEP meetings in parents' native and preferred language. |
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Special Education uses this service to ensure parents are receiving appropriate interpretation and translation of documents.
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| Not to exceed $85,000 - Special Education General Fund |
| Administration recommends approval of Orchid Interpreting Services Contract for 2018-2019 be approved. |
Orchid Interpreting
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Each year school districts must certify that the appropriations in their adopted budgets do not exceed the limitations imposed by the Gann amendment.
This calculation places virtually every school district and county office of education at exactly its Gann Limit. Furthermore, if any school agency should, for whatever reason, find itself over its Gann Limit, that agency may adopt a Governing Board resolution increasing its Gann Limit by the amount needed and simply inform the State of California, which shall then reduce the State's Gann Limit by an equal dollar amount. |
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Resolution #18/19-10 and GANN calculations are attached. Following Board approval, staff will submit the appropriations limit calculations and adopted resolution to Fresno County Office of Education for submission to the State by September 15, 2018.
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Administration is recommending that Adopt Resolution #18/19-10 GANN Limit for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
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Resolution #18/19-10 GANN Limit for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
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To honor the achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress (Public Law 100-402) has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, 2018 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Hispanic Americans for helping shape our national character and strengthen our communities by addressing this year's theme: "Honoring our Heritage. Building our Future." Web and library resources will be made available through school libraries in order to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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| Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-07 proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2018 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. |
Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-07 proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2018 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. 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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Res #18/19-07 National Hispanic Heritage Month
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| A 2005 Act of Congress states that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must observe September 17th as Constitution Day. |
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To support California educators, the California Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools (http://www.cms-ca.org) is sponsoring a variety of activities and provide free resources that will be made available to our schools upon adoption of this resolution. Each of the lessons supports at least one of the Civic Mission of Schools Promising approaches and is aligned with the intent of the College, Career and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards: - Constitutional Rights Foundation
- Center for Civic Education
- Representative Democracy in America
- State Capital Constitution Display
Students from around the state are encouraged to express themselves about the Constitution with writings and artwork. Our library team is also involved in showcasing books and online resources that inform students about the Constitution and being an active member of our democratic society. |
Minimal, except for regular school supplies, duplication, etc.
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| Staff recommends adoption of Resolution #18/19-08 proclaiming September 17, 2018 as Observance of Constitution Day. |
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution #18/19-08 proclaiming September 17, 2018 as Observance of Constitution Day. Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Constitution Day 2018
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| California Department of Education (CDE) has provided guidance regarding reclassification options during the transition from the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) to the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). Adoption of this criteria will allow English Learner students meeting grade level and English Language Proficiency standards to progress from EL status to ‘Ever EL’ status. This local criteria is intended to be in effect until the CDE releases statewide criteria (anticipated sometime in November.) |
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| Once approved by the local governing board, the district will follow California regulations (5 California Code of Regulations, sections 11303 Reclassification and 11308 [c][6] Advisory Committee) that specify that any local reclassification criteria must be reviewed by the school district committee on programs and services for ELs. This review will occur at district SSC, DAC, ELAC and DELAC meetings. |
| Administration recommends approval of the English Learner Reclassification Criteria. |
Administration recommends approval of the English Learner Reclassification Criteria. 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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Interim Reclassification Criteria Fall 2018
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| Central Unified contracts for tutoring services with Fresno State University and by doing so helps to develop future teachers to join our workforce. Teaching Fellows are students enrolled in local colleges that are employed in classrooms and after school programs throughout the valley. |
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| As part of the proposed contract, participating Teaching Fellows will receive 32 hours of professional development from Central Unified and California Teaching Fellows Foundation staff. Participating schools have identified hours of service and days of week specific to the tutoring opportunities made available on site. |
Title 1 funds: $695,580.48
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| Administration is recommending approval of the California Teaching Fellows Contracts. |
Administration is recommending approval of the California Teaching Fellows Contracts. Passed with a motion by Mr. Rama Dawar and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Teaching Fellows Elementary
Teaching Fellows High School
Teaching Fellows Middle School
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In order to improve the effective teaching and student learning in the area of mathematics, district administration in collaboration with elementary teachers reviewed program needs and determined work in building understanding around the Common Core Math Standards, Mathematical Practices, and Lesson Design as key areas for development. These discussions provided an opportunity to compare consulting services from three different agencies in order to select the most appropriate elementary professional development plan for 2018-19.
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| Central Unified has developed a plan for professional learning that supports teachers and site leaders in key areas such as learning environment, reasoning and sense-making, focus and coherence, and formative assessment. The professional development is led by experts in the field of mathematics who have a deep understanding of the math standards. The content of the instruction is rooted in the adopted core curriculum and is aligned to Common Core Math Standards. Proposals were solicited from four vendors and reviewed by elementary teachers in order to determine our next steps towards this contract. The contract will include 8 days of professional development for grade 3-6 teachers, followed by 21 days of coaching in classrooms alongside teachers and instructional support coaches. Administrator training is embedded in the process as well (as a part of the secondary math contract) and at no cost in this current contract. |
Title II - $107,250
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| Administration recommends approval of the Elementary Math Professional Development contract. |
Administration recommends approval of the Elementary Math Professional Development contract. 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.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Elementary Math Professional Development
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The District has been using Digital School for attendance reporting since 2008.
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The Subscription Extension Agreement between Digital Schools and Central Unified is for a three-year agreement beginning November 1, 2018.
Each year the District can terminate the contract with a 90-day written notice. |
| The annual cost is $113,975, subject to FTE and CPI adjustments, and will be funded by the General Fund. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Digital Schools Agreement.
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Administration is recommending the Board Approve Digital Schools Agreement.
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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1) Digital Schools Subscription Agreement
2) Digital Schools Usage Report
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes - Seeing Stars Workshop (Special Education)
- Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. - Materials Testing and Inspections Services El Capitan Marquee (Facilities)
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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. 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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1) Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
2) Technicon Engineering Service, Inc.
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The District obtained voter approval to issue general obligation bonds and has issued general obligation bonds and refunding of general obligation bonds.
The Education Code limits Outstanding general obligation bond principal to no more than 2.5% of the District's assessed valuation. The District may, however, seek a waiver from this Education Code provision, and these waivers are routinely granted.
The District's assessed valuation underwent a period of significant decline from 2009 through 2013. The assessed valuation declined by 12.56% during this period. Although the District's assessed valuation has recovered these losses, it has not sufficiently grown to allow the District to issue the remaining $62.3 million of Measure C Bonds without exceeding the 2.5% statutory debt limit under the California Education Code. |
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Based on current interest rates and the District's assessed valuation, the District could issue approximately $42 million in 2016 Series B Bonds. The $42.00 million issue will raise the District's total indebtedness to approximately 2.92% of its assessed valuation. Resolution #18/19-09 states that the recitals included in the Resolution are true and correct and the Board of Trustees finds: - It is in the best interest of the District to apply for a waiver
- The President of the Board, the Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent are authorized and directed to take additional actions consistent with the intent of the Resolution
- Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of passage and adoption
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| Administration is recommending the Board Hold Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution #18/19-09 Submission of a Waiver Request on Issuance of General Obligation Bonds. |
Administration is recommending the Board Hold Public Hearing on Adopting Resolution #18/19-09 Submission of a Waiver Request on Issuance of General Obligation Bonds. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Richard Solis. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Administration is recommending the Board Close the Public Hearing on Adopting Resolution #18/19-09 Submission of a Waiver Request on Issuance of General Obligation Bonds. 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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Administration is recommending the Board Adopt Resolution #18/19-09 Submission of a Waiver Request on Issuance of General Obligation Bonds. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Cox 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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1) Res. #18/19-09 Submission of Waiver Request on Issuance of GO Bonds
2) Dale Scott & Co Regarding General Obligation Bond Debit Limit Waiver
3) General Obligation Bond Waiver - Notice of Public Hearing
4) General Obligation Bond Info
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The warrant list for August 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 639 warrants, valued at $8,020,957.67.
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Funds have been encumbered from appropriate budgets as listed.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for August 2018.
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Administration is recommending the Board Ratify the Warrant List for August 2018.
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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Warrant List August 2018
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Over August and early September, school districts “close the books” on the prior year budget activities and a final prior year unaudited actuals report is generated. Closing the books provides many important budgetary details including the following:
1. Carry over balances are identified and accounted for
2. An accurate depiction of the prior year ending balance is determined
3. The beginning balance in the current year is established, and
4. The current year reserve is determined
Once the unaudited actuals are reviewed and approved by the Board, the report is submitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS). The due date to FCSS is September 15, 2018. Once FCSS’s review is completed the report is forwarded to the State by October 15, 2018. |
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The Unaudited Actuals Report is attached for approval.
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Performance of the audit and report generation is funded by unrestricted general fund.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Approve Unaudited Actuals Report for Submission to Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Unaudited Actuals Report for Submission to Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. 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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| Mr. Coronado had questions about page 10 of the PowerPoint and the revenue drop of $3 million. Mr. Porterfield said it's a result of the State's numbers and the formula they provide. Ms. Balladares explained how the one-time monies, carry-overs, and projections for LCFF all affect the figure. She also instructed Mr. Coronado on how to find the figures in the yellow book. There were discussions on assigned vs. appropriated money. Mr. Coronado said he e-mailed Mr. Porterfield on 6/29 about how much money is being spent and doesn't want to wait until the interim to get information. |
1) PowerPoint - 2017-18 Unaudited Actuals
2) Unaudited Acutals Report as of June 30, 2018
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As per the Superintendent's Contract, the Board and Superintendent will work collaboratively to set goals for the coming school year.
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The Board and Superintendent will review and approve goals for the 2018/2019 school year.
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No fiscal impact. |
| Mr. Dawar praised Mr. Alvarado for doing a great job and thought this item should go to consent. Moved to action. |
Superintendent's Priorities and Expectations 2018-2019
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In Spring 2018, Central students took part in a variety of state and local assessments including: - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) in ELA / Math, Grades 3-8 & 11
- English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC), Grades K-12
- Advanced Placement Examinations, Grades 10-12
- Fountas & Pinnell Early Literacy Assessment, Grades K-2
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Results from these assessments are gathered, analyzed and used to identify both what is working and what needs to be modified. Data collected in Spring 2018 was used to develop academic goals for the 2018-19 school year and prompted specific actions to be implemented to support each goal. Administration will present an overview of Central's results for information. |
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Information only.
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| Mr. Coronado asked about BP 6142.91 re: the students should be reading at level by 3rd grade and 6142.92 makes reference to math and these were approved in 2002. When will we be compliant with these two Board policies? Mrs. Davis said it's our expectation to have every student reach that goal and it also includes when we provide supports or intervention when students don't meet the goals. We're expected to keep improving and we won't lower our expectations to get there, but we aren't there yet. Information only |
Fall2018 Academic Presentation
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| Requests for overnight field trips and day trips more than 150 miles must obtain prior approval from the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees. |
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The following requests for overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles are attached: - CHS AVID – San Francisco, CA (10/03/2018)
- Herndon-Barstow Elementary - Sonora, CA (10/03/2018)
- CHS Dance – Laguna Beach, CA (10/06/2018)
- Rio Vista GATE – Anaheim, CA (11/09/2018)
- CH West AVID – Channel Islands, CA ( 02/20/2019)
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- CHS AVID Cost to District – $3,200
- Herndon-Barstow Elementary – Cost per student: $19,250 ($250 x 77 students)
- CHS Dance – VAPA/Fundraising Cost to District: $2,430 Cost per student: $420 ($30 x 14 students)
- Rio Vista GATE – Cost per student: $8,325 ($185 x 45 students)
- CHS West AVID – AVID – Cost to District: $3,800
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 25, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Field Trips
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In the Williams’ Lawsuit Settlement (2004), it was acknowledged for the first time that the state has an obligation to provide California public school students a minimum level of educational necessities: (1) qualified teachers (2) clean, safe, and functional school facilities, and (3) adequate textbooks. The Williams’ Settlement has also established a standard of accountability mechanism for reporting. California Education Code and the Williams’ Settlement require an annual resolution and a public hearing regarding textbook sufficiency in California school districts. The resolution certifies that all students, including special populations, have the necessary textbooks in the core academic areas to use in class and to take home for homework assignments. A report is then sent to the County Superintendent’s office.
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Principals and departments are compiling information to verify that each student has a textbook. Destiny, the textbook management system, provides reports grouped by teacher to verify the checkout of a core text for each student.
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This resolution is a requirement for the continued receipt of instructional materials funds from the state of California.
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| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 25th, 2018 Board Agenda to hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution #18/19-11 declaring textbook sufficiency. |
| Moved to action |
Notice of Public Hearing
Resolution #18/19-11 Williams' Compliance
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Central Unified School District is a public school district within Fresno County providing daily transportation for PreK-12 students. The District is committed to upgrading our bus fleet to do our part in improving air quality throughout the region. The District has been approved for funding through Measure C under the Fresno County Transportation Authority.
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| Administration is requesting the Board of Trustees authorize the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to sign all documents to execute the Measure C Extension School Bus Replacement Program Contract No. 05-51-05-507-02 and purchase of two new schools buses from BusWest using Piggyback Bid #2014/15-22814 from Hemet Unified School District. |
| The total cost of the two buses is $375,441.91. The District will purchase the buses and will be reimbursed by Fresno County Transportation Authority, Measure C Reimbursement Program. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 25, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
1) Measure C Extension School Bus Replacement Program Contract
2) Hemet Unified School District Piggyback Bid Documents
3) BusWest Quote for Buses
4) Bus Summary
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On March 23, 2017, the District issued its General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000,000 to finance the first phase of projects authorized pursuant to the Bond Measure, leaving $62,300,000 of authorized but unissued Bonds pursuant to Measure C. Issuance of a second series of Bonds under the Bond Law in the aggregate principal amount of not-to-exceed $42,000,000 to be designated “Central Unified School District (Fresno County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B (GO Reauthorization Bonds)” for the purpose of providing additional financing for projects which are authorized under the Bond Measure. |
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Resolution #18/19-12 authorizes the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B, in the amount of not to exceed $42,000,000. The Bonds shall be issued only in a principal amount not to cause the District to exceed applicable bonding capacity limitations. The District has conducted a public hearing with respect to submitting a bonding capacity waiver to the California Department of Education, and the Series B Bonds shall only be issued within applicable bonding capacity limitations. |
| The cost of issuance and refunding will be paid by the proceeds of the bonds. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the September 25, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to action |
1) Res #18/19-12 Issuance & Sale of GO Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B
2) Preliminary Official Statement GO Bonds 2016 Election, Series B
3) Bond Purchase Agreement for General Obligation Bonds 2016 Series B
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| Mr. Alvarado said there was a letter sent to all Board members and candidates for the informational meeting next Monday at 6pm at the District Office, Room 4. There will be Town Hall meetings throughout the district at the middle schools. He will share his goals, pending board approval, with the public. |
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| The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 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. |
| Tuesday, September 25 |
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Meeting was adjourned at 9:41pm. 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.
Absent Mrs. Terry Cox.
Yes Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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At 8:59pm, the Board reconvened in Closed Session.
At 9:41pm, the Board returned to open session and had nothing to report from Closed Session. Meeting was adjourned at 9:41pm. |
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