REGULAR MEETING~BOARD OF TRUSTEES San Mateo-Foster City SD October 13, 2016 7:00PM 1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
VISION STATEMENT: "The San Mateo–Foster City School District educates, inspires and empowers every student in every school every day to live, lead and learn with integrity and joy." |
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Closed Session started at 6:00 p.m. and ended at 7:03 p.m. |
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The Regular Meeting began at 7:10 p.m. |
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There was no action taken. |
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The Flag Salute was led by Trustee Nancy Hsieh. |
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All members were present. |
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Motion: Lory
2nd:Nancy
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Passed with a motion by Lory Lawson and a second by Nancy Hsieh. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini. Yes Ed Coady. Yes Nancy Hsieh. Yes Lory Lawson. Yes Audrey Ng.
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Motion: Audrey
2nd: Lory
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Passed with a motion by Audrey Ng and a second by Lory Lawson. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini. Yes Ed Coady. Yes Nancy Hsieh. Yes Lory Lawson. Yes Audrey Ng.
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9/29/16 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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Trustee Hsieh attended the September 19th San Mateo City Council meeting to hear discussion on signage on school grounds and a possible sign ordinance for schools. A Council Study Session considered direction to staff and discussed next steps. |
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Trustee Bonini reported on the October 12 Education Foundation meeting. She found the new Board wonderful, noting that there was much great discussion and ideas regarding a multitude of topics. |
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Trustee Lawson shared that the high schools (Hillsdale, San Mateo, Aragon) have upcoming musical performances that our students may enjoy and that often, kids are admitted free. |
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Dr. Rosas has been working diligently on her goal towards a measurable increase in student achievement for all district students. For example: --ways to measure progress over time. --examine where instructional practice needs to be improved. --provide administrators with professional development
All administrators and Board Members have received the 'No More Low Expectations for English Learners' book and will receive 'Opening Doors,' a book regarding leadership practice, cultural efficiency (CK), and moving Student Achievement forward. Dr. Rosas will be attending 'Leading the Leaders.' a statewide conference for held 4 times a year which continues the focus on students in need of growth and working on moving them forward. |
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Motion: Audrey
2nd: Nancy
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Passed with a motion by Audrey Ng and a second by Nancy Hsieh. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini. Yes Ed Coady. Yes Nancy Hsieh. Yes Lory Lawson. Yes Audrey Ng.
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The Uniform Complaint Procedures apply to the filing of complaints which allege unlawful discrimination in any program or activity conducted by the District. The Williams Case resulted in a new Education Code designed to address complaints or deficiencies at schools related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facility conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancy or reassignment. The Williams Settlement Education Code 35186 requires that a quarterly report be made to the Board of any complaints related to the Williams Case. There have been no complaints filed for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year.
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE QUARTERLY REPORT ON WILLIAMS UNIFORM COMPLAINTS. |
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Williams Quarterly Report 2016-17
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Board Policy 3314 states the following: It shall be the practice of the administration to present the Board of Trustees with copies of all warrant registers for information and review at each regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. As Policies 3100 (budget) and 3110 (transfer of funds) provide criteria for Board authorization of all expenditures, both personnel and non-personnel items, prior to the actual payment of the obligation, warrants will be distributed to the vendors and employees after audit by the County Superintendent of Schools. Education Code Sections 42631-36 requires the Board of Trustees approve all expenditures made by the District.
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE ATTACHED DISTRICT EXPENDITURES.
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Funds have been provided for the goods and services paid by these warrants through the budgetary process. There is no impact on the various funds of the District beyond what has been budgeted. |
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On May 26, 2016, the Board approved a contract in the amount of $650,780 with Andy’s Roofing Company Inc. for the roof replacement at Highlands Elementary School. In the original contract, the District had provided a $25,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions. The District, in working with Andy’s Roofing Company Inc., encountered the need to replace rusted gutters as well as the need to provide additional walk pads in order to facilitate safe access to service equipment.
The cost of Change Order No. 1 to the original contract is a credit of ($11,890) (-1.83% of the original contract), funded by Measure L Funding. The new contract amount will be $638,890, within the Measure L Budget. |
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ANDY'S ROOFING REGARDING THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROJECT AT HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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($11,890.00) - Measure L Funding, Deductive Change Order
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Andy's Roofing, Highlands CO #1
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Pursuant to the contract awarded by the Board of Trustees, Western Roofing Service, has furnished all material and finished all labor for the completion of work related to the Baywood School Roofing Project #16-113. With the approval of the Board of Trustees, the attached Notice of Completion will be filed with the San Mateo County Recorder's Office as required by law.
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BAYWOOD SCHOOL ROOFING PROJECT #16-113. |
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Notice of Completion Baywood Roofing Project # 16-113
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On June 30, 2016 the Board of Trustees approved Cal Pacific Construction, Inc., as the General Contractor (Contractor) for the Bayside STEM/STEAM Classroom Conversion Project. The Bid Documents specify in Milestone #1 that the Contractor was supposed to finish all underground work at playgrounds and at the street next to Joinville Park, and to perform specific clean-up before the opening of School. The Contractor failed to perform as deemed necessary by the District. Per the Bid Documents, the Contractor was provided with a 24-hour written notice of "non performance", and the District hired MK Pipelines, Inc., a reputable contractor, to perform the task of clean-up and preparation for the opening of school. As stated in the Bid Documents, all costs associated with the clean-up work by MK Pipelines, Inc., in the amount of $18,857.00, will be deducted from the Contract Price in future change order(s) .
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RATIFY THE CONTRACT WITH MK PIPELINES, INC. FOR THE CLEAN-UP FOR SCHOOL OPENING AT BAYSIDE STEM. |
$18,857.00 - Special Reserve Funding
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The PTA at Baywood Elementary School has requested that energy efficient honeycomb shades to help diffuse sunlight and block heat from entering the classrooms be installed. The shades will provide insulation and protection for the students and staff at Baywood Elementary. The Administration, through public contract code, solicited bids for the shades at Baywood Elementary School. The Administration recommends awarding the contract in the amount of $30,093 to The Shutterman for installation of the shades, the contract is within the Baywood ES PTA Budget. |
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE BID FROM THE SHUTTERMAN REGARDING THE FLAME RETARDANT INDOOR SHADE PROJECT AT BAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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$30,093 - Baywood PTA Funds
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Bid Tabulation, Baywood PTA Blinds/Shades
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The Administration, through public contract code, solicited costs for re-working the existing dirt/base rocked overflow parking lot at Turnbull Learning Center. The existing dirt parking lot is failing and causing considerable dust for the neighboring residents.
The Administration recommends awarding a contract for the necessary repair work to Anza Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $37,031.
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR ANZA ENGINEERING INC. REGARDING THE TURNBULL LEARNING CENTER OVERFLOW PARKING LOT REPAIR PROJECT.
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$37,031.00 - Restricted Routine Maintenance Plan Budget
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Bid Results for Turnbull Learning Center Overflow Parking Lot
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The Human Resources Department has received and processed all necessary documents for personnel actions. |
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENTS NOTED FOR THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED. (See attached list)
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None – Expenditure provided for in the 2016-2017 budget |
Personnel Actions
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The Superintendent has been granted authority by the Board to accept the resignation, release and/or retirement requests from District employment. The Human Resources Department has received and processed all necessary documents for personnel actions according to the California Education Code. |
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT INFORMATION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS, RELEASES AND/OR RETIREES. (See attached list)
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None - Replacement will be employed to fill vacated positions |
Resigns, Releases, Retirees
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Bruce Dorfman will present information to the Board on successful workforce housing projects in the local area including Casa Del Maestro, Canada Vista, College Vista, and an upcoming project in Pacifica. He will provide a rationale for these types of housing projects and describe the process from start to completion.
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Dr. Rosas noted that the presentation is a continuation from the October 6 Board Meeting. Coordinator of Communication Amber Farinha shared employee housing survey results.
Bruce Dorfman of Education Housing Partners/Thompson/Dorfman Partners LLC, developed the first public school district housing project in the state. Mr. Dorfman provided information on successful workforce housing projects in the local area, including Casa Del Maestro, Canada Vista, College Vista, and a pending project in Pacifica. Mr. Dorfman also provided a rationale for these low cost/high quality rental developments and described the process. The Board asked several clarifying questions. |
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE INFORMATION ON SUCCESSFUL WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE LOCAL AREA. |
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Education Housing Partners presentation Workforce Housing Presentation
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All students participate in state-wide assessments as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) program yearly, as well as district-wide assessments quarterly. These assessments measure student learning in key areas specific to the student's grade level. Staff will present information on student performance on the CAASPP assessments, the relevance of district-wide benchmarks to state testing data, and current year assessment programs. |
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Coordinator of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation Jared Prolo provided information on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). As part of the CAASPP program, students participate in yearly statewide assessments and quarterly districtwide assessments. Study showed that Galileo system is tightly correlated to the CAASPP and is highly predictive on end of year test results. The Board had questions. |
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS (CAASPP).
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Assessment Data Presentation
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Board Policy 3290 requires the Superintendent to obtain final approval and acceptance for gifts donated to the school district. |
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Motion: Chelsea
2nd: Lory
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE GIFTS PRESENTED TO THE SCHOOLS AS APPROVED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT. (See attached list)
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE GIFTS PRESENTED TO THE SCHOOLS AS APPROVED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT. (See attached list) Passed with a motion by Chelsea Bonini and a second by Lory Lawson. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini. Yes Ed Coady. Yes Nancy Hsieh. Yes Lory Lawson. Yes Audrey Ng.
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The District receives direct benefit from these gifts, either in the form of cash contributions, or goods and services. |
Gift List
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Trustee Bonini requested a report on signage at schools and recommended that the board item be brought back to take action regarding a district exemption from the city ordinance, for a number of reasons.
Dr. Rosas initiated a discussion on Education Foundation priorities and requested that Trustee Bonini follow up. Trustee Bonini inquired about the even/odd school board election options. Dr. Rosas said that this item is scheduled for the November 3 Board Meeting and that three options are to be presented. |
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The following dates were read by Board President Ed Coady:
--October 20, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting - CANCELLED --November 3, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting --November 9, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - SMFCSD Education Foundation
The following date was added: --October 17, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - PTA Member Education Night
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Future Meeting Dates
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Motion: Audrey
2nd: Chelsea
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Board President Ed Coady adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:28 p.m. |
Passed with a motion by Audrey Ng and a second by Chelsea Bonini. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini. Yes Ed Coady. Yes Nancy Hsieh. Yes Lory Lawson. Yes Audrey Ng.
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"Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Superintendent's Office at 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City, during normal business hours." ----- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's office at 312-7348 at least 48 hours in advance.
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Present | Chelsea Bonini |
Present | Ed Coady |
Absent | Nancy Hsieh |
Present | Lory Lawson |
Present | Audrey Ng |
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