REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Central USD
September 25, 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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| Mr. Granda called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. |
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| Mr. Granda noted that everyone, except Mr. Dawar, is in attendance. |
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Adopt agenda with the move of K.8. to the beginning of Action items, 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 Board went into Closed Session at 6:01 pm. |
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A) Assignments (1)
B) 39-Month Re-Hire (1)
C) Resignations (1)
D) Substitutes (15)
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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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A) Assignment (8)
B) Retirement (1)
C) Resignations (3)
C) Promotion (3)
E) Student Worker (3)
F) Seasonal/Other (1)
G) Substitutes (1) |
Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Complaint Against Employee - Appeal (AR 4030(d); Government Code section 54957)
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| The Governing Board conducted an appeal of a complaint under Administration Regulations 4030 on September 11, 2018 and rejected the appeal as set forth in the written decision dated September 13, 2018 by the vote of 6 in favor of rejection, 0 opposed and 1 abstention from member Cox. |
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Agency designated representatives: Jack Kelejian, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Employee organization: CUTA and CSEA |
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| Open Session began at 7:00 p.m. |
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Jack Kelejian
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| Mr. Kelejian led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Rio Vista Choir - Matt Sanchez, Director
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| The Rio Vista Choir, directed by Matt Sanchez, sang the National Anthem. |
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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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- Jacob Bailey, choir teacher, spoke about the issues and concerns related to the choir department and the last 3-months. When the scheduling occurred to have a full-time choir teacher, he elected to have his class moved so everyone fit. Then he was told his classes need to rove. In the meantime, new and old very large band instruments (bass drum, timpanis) are all being stored in the choir classroom. He's tried to resolve this, but to no avail. The priority should be students, not storage, since we have so little space at the school. He's hoping for some help. The choir students are important and a lot of them feel like they're not. If there's a way to store items that doesn't push out students, that would be the best solution. There are 36 students in concert choir.
- Vanessa Knight: We have started using the new curriculum for the new Special Ed classrooms we really like it. We've had the chance to learn the ins and outs of it. It's very engaging with the students and is technology-based. Secondly, I had an opportunity to attend the professional learning community summit and we did excellent work together as school site teams and we discussed different ideas on what we're doing. We appreciate these opportunities to do this work for our students.
- Angelica Torres is a parent of a child who loves to sing. She said, I know you all are passionate about what you're doing. For the teacher to ask for help when administration can't communicate or help a teacher solve a problem means it needs to be addressed. Some of the problems is that students don't have a safe environment for choir. There has to be a storage area, not where students aren't trying to sing.
- Daisy Olazala: I'm here to ask for your help. We have such a great teacher in the choir program. The choir room is filled with a lot of unused band instruments and the practice of using the choir room for storage is demoralizing. There has to be a solution to donate the instruments and free up the space for choir students. Put the instruments to good use instead of allowing them to gather dust.
- Erilynne Christiansen: I am a parent of a sophomore at the high school and a son at Steinbeck. I also work with students in the choirs at the elementary and middle school levels. It's been a joy to see the choir programs grow and expand their skills and knowledge. The students are learning skills and bring joy to those who listen to their musical performances. The choir culture has finally taken root in Central USD to the point where we're becoming more competitive against other school districts. We need your help with the storage situation with band instruments in the choir room get resolved. They should be treated well and praised for their contributions and helped when they need it, which is now.
- David Delgado: I'm speaking on behalf of my son and we moved from Texas. My son is very athletic and played a lot of sports, but he also loves choir. He has a passion for it. It's thrilling to see. We're happy to be here and I'm impressed by the high school. I was disheartened to hear my son say, "They don't treat us the same." As a choir member, he doesn't feel the choir is treated well compared to the band and other activities. There could be a solution. The potential of the choir is strong. Music adds so much and I enjoy music. Please hear us. |
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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. 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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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 approval of the overnight field trips and day trips over 150 miles.
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CONSENT 9-25-18
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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 the Board Approve Piggyback Bid From Hemet Unified School District and Measure C Extension School Bus Replacement Program Contract for Purchase of Two Diesel School Buses. |
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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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. |
Administration is recommending the Board Approve Superintendent's Priorities/Expectations.
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The administration is recommending the Board Approve Superintendent's Priorities/Expectations. 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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Superintendent's Priorities and Expectations 2018-2019
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Teen Read Week is a literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association. It is an annual event which is held in October. Across the United States, school and public libraries, and bookstores take part in Teen Read Week. The emphasis is on encouraging teens to regularly read books just for fun so that recreational reading becomes a habit. The theme for 2018 "It's Written In the Stars.....READ". |
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This year the theme spotlights all the great resources and activities that can inspire teens to success in school and beyond. It reminds us that teens enjoy immersing themselves in inspirational stories, career resources, how-to-books and more! Just like any other skill, reading takes practice and solid reading habits increase reading proficiency and significantly increase reading test scores. In addition, students' writing skills are influenced by their reading skills.
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Administration is recommending the Board adopt Resolution #18/19-14, declaring October 8-12, 2018 as Teen Read Week. |
The administration is recommending the Board adopt Resolution #18/19-14, declaring October 8-12, 2018 as Teen Read Week. 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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Res. #18/19-14 Teen Read Week
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| Character education is an important tool for parents (guardians), teachers, administrators, community members and other school and district staff to work together to help students understand, appreciate and internalize elements of positive character traits including trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, civic virtue, honesty and personal responsibility. |
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Recognition of the importance of character education near the beginning of the school year provides a special chance to inform parents (guardians), communities and the media of efforts that our school district is taking to awaken the moral and ethical values that build a fundamental strength of character.
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Administration is recommending that the Board adopt Resolution #18/19-13 proclaiming October 2018 as Character Education Month in Central Unified School District. |
The administration is recommending that the Board adopt Resolution #18/19-13 proclaiming October 2018 as Character Education Month in Central Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Res. #18/19-13 Character Education Month
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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 have compiled all needed information to verify that each student has necessary instructional materials. 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 adoption of Resolution #18/19-11 declaring textbook sufficiency.
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The administration is recommending holding a public hearing to adopt Resolution #18/19-11 regarding instructional materials for Williams' Compliance. Passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Cervantes and a second by Mr. Richard Atkins. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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The administration is recommending closing the hearing on the adoption of Resolution #18/19-11 regarding instructional materials for Williams' Compliance. 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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The administration is recommending adoption of Resolution #18/19-11 declaring textbook sufficiency. 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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Notice of Public Hearing
Resolution #18/19-11 Williams' Compliance
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- Biola Pershing Elementary received a donation of $1,840.00 from Gregory Brown and Mariadela Hurtado for Performing Arts.
- Saroyan Elementary received a donation of $2,467.98 from PG&E for teachers.
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| Administration is recommending the Board Accept Gifts to the District. |
Administration is recommending the Board Accept Gifts to the District. Passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Atkins and a second by Mr. Phillip Cervantes. |
Yes Mr. Richard Atkins.
Yes Mr. Phillip Cervantes.
Yes Mr. Ruben Coronado.
Yes Mrs. Terry Cox.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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Gifts to District
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A copy of each contract to be ratified is included.
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- AVID Center - AVID Contract (Ed Services)
- AVID - AVID Tutorial at Glacier Point (Glacier Point)
- Cosco Fire Protection, Inc. - Testing & Mapping Fire Protection Backflow Devices (Maintenance)
- Music Theatre International - Theatre Materials (Glacier Point)
- Sonitrol - CHS East Window Contacts (Maintenance)
- Touch of Green Landscape - El Capitan Marquee (Facilities)
- Wevideo, Inc. - Video License (CHS West)
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Contracts have been budgeted for school year.
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Administration is requesting the Board Review and Ratify Contracts.
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Administration is requesting the Board Review and Ratify Contracts. Passed with a motion by Mr. Ruben Coronado and a second by Mr. 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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| Mr. Coronado asked about the difference between #1 and 2. In the AVID program at Glacier Point, there are 59 students. Mr. Coronado asked if students have to be failing to be in the program. Mrs.Davis said students can elect to be in it when they register, but it can be advantageous for at-risk students. Mrs. Davis said she can send more info to Mr. Coronado about the program. |
01) AVID Center
02) AVID
03) Cosco Fire Protection, Inc.
04) Music Theatre International
05) Sonitrol
06) Touch of Green Landscape
07) Wevideo, Inc.
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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 the Board Adopt Resolution #17/18-12 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B, in Amount of not to Exceed $42,000,000. |
Administration is recommending the Board Adopt Resolution #17/18-12 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B, in Amount of not to Exceed $42,000,000. 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.
Absent Mr. Rama Dawar.
Yes Mr. Cesar Granda.
Yes Mr. Richard Solis.
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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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At the last Board meeting the Board of Trustees requested staff provide options for transportation of students.
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Staff verified that Mid Valley Park is within walking distance to the high school. Staff have provided options for Board review.
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To be determined. |
Keep all routes as they are currently configured and in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.
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Mr. Cervantes asked about option 2 and requesting the Migrant funds for ridership. Is that possible or a reality? Mr. Porterfield said it's approximately over $480 per year per student which is still less expensive than hiring another full-time bus driver and purchasing another bus for the route. Mr. Granda asked about the Green Acres students and Mr. Porterfield clarified that the students east of Valentine are riders and those west of Valentine are walkers. Mr. Granda made a comment that this park keeps coming up as a repetitive problem. Mr. Porterfield said this exists in 12 other areas--if we make an exception here then we have to do that in other areas. It's the Board's discretion to change board policy and it's administration's responsibility to present the Board with the limited resources and how the Board would like to spend that on the unlimited needs we have. Mr. Coronado said that when students crossed 4-lanes to get to the bus stop--does that cause other students not to have room on the bus? Mr. Porterfield that's why we had to do a check-in and check-out process because there were too many students. Mrs. Cox said we serve the entire district and if we make one exception, we have to make exceptions in all of the district and we go against our own board policy. I'm supportive of the passes but we would need conditions on the passes. Fresno Unified School District and Fresno City does a good job with the passes. If students don't use it every day and get other rides, then we're wasting a lot of money. Other districts are starting to scan ID cards, which may assist with the correct numbers. Mr. Porterfield said he can talk to Mr. Barfield about that.
- Daniela Ventura: She's talking for a 3rd time and talking about how the students in her neighborhood need to wake up between 4:30-5:30am in order to walk and make it to school. Research shows that students need 7-8 hours of sleep and many of them only get 5-6, which impairs their abilities to learn. Lack of sleep also can affect behavior, memories, and can increase teen use of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, as well as anxiety. We want to do well in school and get good grades and go to college. We also can get free breakfast, but can't make it to school in time to eat it.
- Gabriela Secundino: Thank you to Mr. Granda, Mr. Solis and Mr. Dawar for coming out there and showing you care for our kids. We don't want our kids to be like us--we want them to get a good education. We work in the fields and wake up early before they do. We're concerned about our kids because they are very tired. Our students deserve an opportunity because they're trying their best. They're sometimes too tired to do their homework. They don't have the privilege of educated parents who can pick them up.
- Jennifer Ventra: Within the first few weeks of school, the temperatures have been between 80-100's. There are dangers of walking to school in the heat. We are exhausted and get home and need to do chores and homework.
- Minerva Gil: Many cars drive fast and there's a lot of traffic. There's not a lof of space to walk especially on the few sidewalks. There's also a lot of wild dogs and bad people. Some cars don't have their lights on and they can't see us and we can't see them. We don't feel we can get to and from school safely.
- Oralia Gil: Walking to school has been a huge issue for us having to wake up as early as 4:30 am. We get to school right on time with no time to eat breakfast. This is affecting our attendance. Please take these things into consideration.
- Roberto Hernandez: When the weather changes, there's fog and traffic. Since joining a sport, it's even more exhausting. It's so late by the time we arrive that we're too tired to do homework.
- Marcos Hernandez: We should have a bus especially as the weather gets worse with the rain.
- Angelica Torres: She questioned the safety of the FAX bus. She asked what the cost would be if something bad happens? What's the cost of a life?
Mrs. Cox made the comment that she has deep empathy for these students but is concerned that we have several hundred other students who are also walking approx. 2-miles in inclement weather and getting to school on time. She said we should look into passes, but that means the Board should consider this for anyone who comes forward since it's not right to make the passes exclusive for one group and not available for others. Mr. Solis moved to approve the start-up of the monthly FAX bus passes for the children who reside at the Mid-State and Green Acres mobile home parks, leave it to Administration to decide if that's utilizing the standard bus pass and school ID's so they're only charged for the rides they take. It should be open even if the kids are in extracurricular activities after school, they're able to use the same mechanism to get home, and also it should be cost-free to the student. Mr. Porterfield asked for clarification on the motion: Are you saying for any of the children within those geographic areas, Mid-State and the mobile home park north of it, socio-economic does not come into it? Mr. Solis said that's fine and I'm leaving it up to you to draw up something. Mr. Porterfield said he will set up criteria and bring it back to the Board. Mr. Solis said his concern is this is the 3rd time these parents have come and he's not willing to wait much longer. Mr. Granda asked what's the reality on turnaround. Mr. Porterfield said he has to talk to Greg Barfield and see if there's a way to negotiate the price and see if we can use the supplemental concentration grant funding. He will work with Mr. Alvarado how to communicate that to the Board prior to the next Board meeting--we'll get on it right away. We'll identify all the households within those areas and send them information on what the process will be. |
1) Transportation Options
2) Walking Distances and Cost Analysis
3) FAX Use Information
4) Site Map
5) 3540 BP Transportation
6) 3541 AR Transportation Routes and Service
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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 Bible/Spanish Club – Valencia, CA (10/20/2018)
- CHS M.E.C.H.A. Club – Vallejo, CA (10/27/2018)
- CHS Folklorico – San Francisco, CA (11/01/2018)
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- CHS Bible/Spanish Club – Fundraising - Cost to District: $11, 000 Cost per student: $9,550 ($95.50 x 100 students)
- CHS M.E.C.H.A. Club – Fundraising – Cost to District: $6,000 Cost per student: $3,800 ($95 x 40 students)
- CHS Folklorico – VAPA – Cost to District: $600 Cost per student: $500 ($10 x 50 students)
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Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 9, 2018, Board Agenda for Action.
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| Moved to consent |
INFO 9-25-18
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On March 13, 2108, the Board awarded Bid Number 1617-109 Teague Elementary Fire Alarm and PA Replacement to Magnetar, Inc. in the amount of $199,000.00.
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| There was one (1) Change Order that increased the contract by $15,985.17. |
| The project will be funded by QZAB. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 9, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Change Order Teague Fire Alarm & PA Replacement #1617-109
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On March 13, 2108, the Board awarded Bid Number #1617-109 Teague Elementary Fire Alarm and PA Replacement to Magnetar, Inc. in the amount of $199,000.00.
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| The District determined the above referenced project has been fully completed. Current policy requires Board authorization to file the Notice of Completion. A copy of the Notice of Completion to be filed at the City is included. |
| The contract amount was $199,000.00. There was one (1) Change Order that increased the contract by $15,985.17 for a total amount of $214,985.17. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 9, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Notice of Completion Teague Fire Alarm and PA #1617-109
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During construction of Hahn Phan Tilley Elementary School (formally Valentine/Weldon) it was discovered that existing, unforeseen and future site conditions as well as District requirements precipitated a change to the plans and specifications.
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| Contract Change Order No. 2 resulted in a net increase of $44,987.00 to the contract price that is necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans. Staff has reviewed and considers the changes to be necessary. |
| Funds are available in the project account to cover the cost of this contract change order which will be funded through Measure B and Measure C Bond Funds. There will be no change in the contract time by this Change Order. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 9, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
Change Order 2 Tilley Elementary B069A
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The California Energy Commission's School Bus Replacement Program provides grant funding to replace old diesel school buses.
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A requirement to apply for funding requires a resolution authorizing the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, CBO to execute all necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose of the resolution and undertake all actions necessary to complete the projects. |
| Administration is recommending this item be placed on the October 9, 2018, Board Agenda for Action. |
| Moved to consent |
1) Resolution #18/19-16 CEC Bus Replacement Program
2) Summary 4-Year Bus Purchase
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The Board of Trustees requested a site allocation report.
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| Attached is the 5-Year Allocation Report. |
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| Mr. Coronado asked about the figures in the report. Can administrators purchase smart boards or the money be used for 6th grade camp? Mr. Coronado said he keeps hearing that teachers use their own money to buy supplies. The Title I money still has $.5 million leftover. Do the School Site Councils know there's money leftover and rolls over from the previous year? CSBA conference, we were told that the budget for this year is supposed to be for the students for this year. The Title I money is supposed to supplement what we offer the students. In a prior agenda item about Transportation, there's half a million in Title I money that could be used for transportation. Mr. Porterfield clarified that Title I money can't be used for transportation. However, migrant money and other general funds can be used. Title I has limits on how it can be spent. Mr. Coronado said the Board should know when there's fund leftover and the teachers can get more resources needed to help students. Mr. Porterfield said if teachers feel they don't have enough supplies, they should be communicating to their site administrators about their supply needs and requests. Mrs. Cox asked if sites are able to roll over the money or is it swept? Mr. Porterfield said it's swept. Title I is not rolled over; it's used for summer school programs and additional intervention. Mr. Alvarado said staff is having conversations along those lines about understanding budgets and how to effectively use the funds to best benefit our students. He commended the staff for the report as it'll be helpful for the site administrators; it clearly breaks it out by resources. Mr. Atkins asked about things like copying and paper supplies and access. He said he started to hear that people were not having enough and Mr. Porterfield said everyone should go to their site administrators. Information only. |
5-Year Allocation Report
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| Superintendent Alvarado reminded the Board about the Fresno Fair and their tickets. He thanked Mr. Coronado and Mrs. Cox for attending the Rio Vista Town Hall Meeting. We had the first STAT meeting with the teacher group. There were a lot of good questions. Attended the African-American Convening and wanted to commend Cedric Coward who wants to be the 1st male African-American valedictorian. He's impressed with him and knows he'll achieve his goal. Mr. Cervantes said the girls volleyball team just won the game. Mr. Coronado distributed the fliers for the meeting regarding the animal shelter that is proposed near Dante Club and people are concerned about the traffic there. Is anyone from the district going to attend the meeting? Mr. Alvarado said he hasn't received any information on the meeting and Mr. Porterfield said he's aware of it. Mr. Coronado wanted the Board and administration to know that the parents at Herndon-Barstow are very concerned about a lot of issues with that, including the impact of traffic. |
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The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 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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Adjourn at 8:42 pm. 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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