Regular Meeting w/Special Study Session - SRCS Board of Education
San Rafael City Schools
October 23, 2017 5:00PM
District Office - Boardroom
310 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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Board President Rachel Kertz, Vice President Greg Knell, Trustee Linda M. Jackson, Trustee
Maika Llorens Gulati, Trustee Natu Tuatagaloa
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| President Kertz convened the meeting to Public Session at 5:05 PM. |
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| The Pledge was conducted later in the meeting, after the Study Session |
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School site principals will present highlights of school site plans for the Board and public. |
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That the Board hears presentations of Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) and has an opportunity to discuss.
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The Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) are agendized for recommended acceptance at the October 23, 2017, Regular Board Meeting agenda. Site plans are attached to that item for public viewing. Exhibit A - Bahia Vista
Exhibit B - Coleman
Exhibit C - Davidson
Exhibit D - Glenwood
Exhibit E - Laurel Dell
Exhibit F - San Pedro
Exhibit G - Short
Exhibit H - Sun Valley
Exhibit I - Venetia Valley
Exhibit J - Madrone
Exhibit K - San Rafael
Exhibit L - Terra Linda
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That the Board hears presentations of Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) and has an opportunity to discuss.
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Dr. Perez shared that she was acting on behalf of Superintendent Watenpaugh for this meeting as he was out of town this week.
Dr. Perez introduced the Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) presentation. Individual principals would present highlights from their plans. Dr. Perez acknowledged the hard work of principals to complete the plans. The plans are being brought for Board approval earlier than in the past so they can align with the LCAP. The plans represent strategic and focused planning based on information from data dives to align decision-making for the school year. Student needs drive expenditures and categorical compliance. The SPSA template used this year looks more like the LCAP document for better alignment.
Terra Linda HS Principal Katy Dunlap reviewed:
- For high schools, the SPSAs not only should align with the LCAP, but also with WASC
- Greatest Progress: an overall growth of 8% for students who met or exceeded English Language Arts (ELA) on the Smarter Balance Assessment (SBAC); continued work on student culture with four new initiatives: No Place for Hate, Be Body Positive, Student Voice and Youth Leadership Institute
- Greatest Needs: only 27% of students met or exceeded math standards; and graduation rate for English Learner (EL) is at 61%, a 14% decline
Actions/Goals:
- College and Career- want to see an increase in concurrent enrollment of TL students at COM
- Professional Development (PD) - in 3rd year of work to use faculty meetings for PD to focus on common instructional practices for student engagement and the use of assessments to inform instructional practices
-Student Engagement/Climate - maximizing Restorative Justice programs
Bahia Vista Principal Cecilia Perez reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: overall reading growth is impressive with 2/3 of 2nd - 5th graders making 1 year reading growth; BV is the heart of the Canal and scores high on family surveys with 91% of students reporting feeling respected and safe at school
- Greatest Need: meeting ELA and math standards in the SBAC. She noted with the shift in the upper grades to differentiated instruction, some academic rigor has been lost
Actions/Goals:
- PD: working to bring up student scores and focus on anchor standards with monthly staff development time; teacher teams using data and balanced literacy strategies to focus on small group reading instruction; RTI is great but students need Tier 2 interventions so trying to build capacity in the classrooms, using tutors to bring up reading levels K-5; continue working with P3 Initiative that is aligning well with the LCAP
- Student Engagement/Climate: the Bahia Vista Family Center continues to provide support and resources to families, with upcoming workshops on brain development, immigration issues, emergency preparedness and mindful movement
Coleman Principal Mike Taylor reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: being a welcoming environment for all students with Healthy Kids Survey data showing 100% reporting they have a caring adult at school; 50% of grades 1-5 grew 4 or more reading levels
- Greatest Needs: 83% of students not meeting writing standards; addressing the need with a new initiative in partnership with the West Coast Literacy Project for writing
Actions/Goals:
- PD: with onsite coaching progress being made; schoolwide focus on multi-tiered intervention support and building capacity
- Student Engagement/Climate: focus on regular attendance with students being in school and on time
Glenwood Principal Kim Goodhope reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: results from last year's SBAC show 76% of students in grades 3-5 met or exceeded ELA standards and 73% met or exceeded in math; 85% of students met grade level or above on the SRI; the Learning Center houses students who are receiving core instruction support with 84% in ELA and 80% in math meeting or exceeding standards
- Greatest Needs: EL students score low with 44% below standards in English Language Arts (ELA), a focus for the coming year with SEAL in grades K-1, redesign of designated ELD support program
Actions/Goals:
- PD: Passport program helps teachers target professional growth; using data to drive instruction
- Student Engagement /Climate: PBIS working well; strengthening the Nest program in grades K-5 to build community
Laurel Dell Principal Pepe Gonzalez reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: EL students showed a 5% increase in meeting or exceeding ELA standards and a 7% increase in meeting or exceeding in math; need to close the achievement gap; tracking data to make it personal for each student
- Greatest Needs: 79% in ELA and 71% in math did not meet standards on the SBAC
Actions/Goals:
- College and Career - adding a .20 Intervention Teacher to support LLI reading intervention for EL
- PD: Passport collaboration by grade level; small group reading instruction with balanced literacy strategies
- Student Engagement/Climate: Back-to-School night which is usually very well attended had one of worst turnouts this year, a perspective into the current climate in our community; programs like the Morning Sun Gatherers, Green Team, and Student Council get students engaged in leadership roles and inspire them to keep coming to school
San Pedro Principal Mimi Melodia reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: greatest growth on the SBAC was shown in grade 3 in math, moving from a 3% meeting or exceeding standards to 24%, and grade 4 ELA went from 3% meeting or exceeding standard to 10%; using online math resources for students
- Greatest Needs: Grade 5 ELA is an area of concern; growth in EL acquisition with the addition of the newcomer program last year- students getting additional hours of ELD and extra help with oral skills
Actions/Goals:
- College/Career - newcomers receiving 1 additional hour of ELD daily
- PD: focus for this year is balanced literacy, small group instruction, ILT working with the National Equity Project (NEP) for data driven PLC meetings to plan together and assess the standards
- Student Engagement/Climate: the Family Center supports involvement of parents and shared leadership development
Short Principal Vanessa Flynn reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: A 20% gain in reading proficiency on grade level; 89% of reclassified 5th grade students met or exceeded math standards; 16% increase in 5th graders meeting or exceeding ELA standards
- Greatest Need: of current 4th graders only 12% met standards in ELA as 3rd graders last year
Actions/Goals:
- College/Career: rigorous balanced literacy framework for small group differentiated reading and writing instruction
- PD: focus on clarity for first best practices for new teachers
- Student Engagement/Climate: increasing parent communication and relevant community meetings, parent involvement in important decision-making and how they can support their students, working with PSP
Sun Valley Principal Julie Harris reviewed:
- The importance of Mindfulness and the school's goal to be more intentional in everything it does
- Greatest Progress: Scores over the last 3 years continue to improve; cohorts have shown nice progress
- Greatest Needs: Big gap in ELA for all EL
Actions/Goals
- College/Career: SEAL/ instruction core coach will focus on ELL and socio-economically disadvantaged subgroups
- PD: training and implementation of Every Learner Counts curriculum with all teachers using strategies and defining learning target goals
- Student Engagement/Climate: continued use of Mindfulness tools
Venetia Valley Principal Juan Rodriguez reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: achievement data with double digit gains this year
- Greatest Needs: growth in reading, particularly reading comprehension
Actions/Goals:
- College/Career: text annotation, comprehension strategies in relevant, engaging texts
- PD: increasing alignment TK-8, focus on actively engaged readers and reading comprehension
- Student Engagement/Climate: establishing a culture of successes, affirmation and joy, collaboration, sowing pride in the school; Madres con Poder program and other opportunities for development of self
Davidson MS Principal Bob Marcucci reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: making progress with some ELL students and reclassified
- Greatest Needs: addressing learning gaps for EL, SED, Hispanic students in ELA and math
Actions/Goals:
- College/Career: Enhancing schoolwide curriculum with youth and arts electives, student binders and learning with the 6th grade skills wheels
- PD: for all teachers and support staff; collaboration, coaching to onboard new teachers with veteran staff; 1:1, learning walks and teacher surveys
- Student Engagement/Climate: Tier 1, 2 and 3 supports, Capturing Kids Hearts to build social contracts in the classrooms, Challenge Days, lunchtime clubs
Madrone HS Principal Paul Tuohy reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: CA Healthy Kids survey 80% of students report having a caring adult at school
- Greatest Needs: 24 of 26 students scored below standard in ELA and 25 of 25 scored below standard in math
Actions/Goals:
- College/Career: during Advisory students will learn how to monitor their own grades and progress
- PD: Project-based learning; working with UCBHSSP for teachers to collaborate each week; supplemental materials will be purchased
- Student Engagement/Climate: Restorative Practices, raise student attendance
San Rafael HS Principal Glenn Dennis reviewed:
- Greatest Progress: 6% gain in students who met/exceeded in ELA proficiency; increase in AP students and students taking AP exams in the last 5 years; growth of AVID program from 2 to 8 sections
- Greatest Needs: EL progress has declined; immigrant students who come to the site learning for the first time; graduation rate has declined, attributed to the growth of newcomers at the site; working on getting students connected with resources for continuing education through Adult Ed/ GED
Actions/Goals:
- College/Career: offering strategic SDAIE classes for ELA support so students get double English and scaffolded interventions; greater engagement of 9th graders in the Common Core
- PD: work with Phyllis Goldsmith to provide scaffolding techniques for EL kids in science; social science - scaffolding skills and targeted SDAIE classes; in math- looking at student work and examining performance tasks and debriefing, loading data into Canvas
- Student Engagement/Climate: asking Advisory teachers to look at data regularly to identify students most at risk and meet with them; intervention results will be documented in Aeries
Deputy Superintendent Perez summarized that staff are seeking approval of the SPSAs on this agenda to get alignment with the LCAP. She thanked all principals for their hard work on plans and acknowledged the Education Services team for their work in reading each plan.
Trustee Llorens Gulati commented that SRCS has different challenges than other Marin communities. She commended sites for looking at weaknesses, which is not easy, but is in the best interest of kids. She expressed her perspective of how being defined as an 'English Learner' can give a feeling of insecurity to the student. It takes a lot for the student and for their families who want to support them at home. Keep these factors in mind as the work continues.
Trustee Jackson thanked Trustee Llorens Gulati for her shared insight into what it can mean to be called an 'English Learner.' She noted that in these times it is important for students who are sometimes coming from brutal places to feel safe and mindful at school. She thanked principals for their support of the Community Schools Initiative, noting that she and Trustee Knell continue to work with Dr. Watenpaugh and Dixie District to move the initiative forward. She thanked Dr. Perez for this presentation format to hear from each site principal.
Trustee Knell commented that all the plans are unique and the ideas innovative.
President Kertz commented that the alignment of the SPSAs and the LCAP give permission to say no to what is not in the plans. The plans are about how to coordinate education resources. All the plans reflect reaching out to each other and the community, with professional development to gain knowledge in house; this shows unity as a district with a common purpose and voice.
President Kertz recessed the meeting for a short break at 6:10 PM.
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A. SPSA Highlights PP
Exhibit A-Bahia Vista
Exhibit B - Coleman REV
Exhibit C-Davidson
Exhibit D-Glenwood
Exhibit E-Laurel Dell
Exhibit F - San Pedro REV
Exhibit G-Short
Exhibit H-Sun Valley
Exhibit I-Venetia Valley
Exhibit J - Madrone HS
Exhibit K- San Rafael HS REV
Exhibit L - Terra Linda HS
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President Kertz reconvened Public Session at 6:15 PM to resume the Regular Meeting.
She called upon Jonathan Marker of the Youth Leadership Institute to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Terra Linda HS 2016 Student Board Member Bini Gelini was present to provide an update on behalf of 2017 Student Board Member Ryan Corr who was unable to be at this meeting. Ms. Gelini currently serves on a countywide student voice commission with County Superintendent Mary Jane Burke and Senator Mike McGuire.
- Red Ribbon Week will be a Spirit Week this year with different themed activities all week, i.e. Love Pugs, Not Drugs
- TL grading period ends tomorrow
- The Bell Game, which may not take place this year, had a rally originally scheduled for Nov 3; students from Miller Creek are invited to the rally
- A group of TL teachers, parents and students visited Woodside HS on Oct 9th, a good match with TL
- TL has two new enrichment academies: video game, and culinary
Yessenia Hernandez, San Rafael HS:
- 10,000 Degrees held a two day financial workshop for students, providing a checklist for FAFSA applications; class time can be used to fill out the applications
- During Government and Econ classes students have been viewing the documentary "The Long Shadow," a story about racial discrimination in America. Students are doing a writing campaign for letters to Congressman Huffman to help get the movie out. The ten best letters will be sent to the Congressman
- Students are holding charity fundraising events for Puerto Rico hurricane and Napa fire victims
- Freshmen push-ins - team-building exercises
- The TL Homecoming Game will be held at Redwood HS on Oct. 28 at 11:30 AM
- A Friday night movie fundraiser this past week raised funds for prom; this Friday will be more prom fundraising with a tailgate get-together |
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| There was no public comment on non-agendized items |
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| That the Board receives updates from district labor leaders:
1) CSEA
2) SRTA
3) SRFT |
| There were no updates at this time from CSEA, SRTA or SRFT. |
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An update related to bonds and Capital Facilities Program will be provided.
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Senior Director Dr. Dan Zaich introduced an update on construction projects and upcoming facilities items. Bill Savidge with Van Pelt Construction Services provided an overview of construction change orders.
Dr. Zaich reported:
- Terra Linda HS HVAC project is complete
- San Rafael HS HVAC, which had different issues than TL, is moving quickly and should be done by month's end
- San Rafael stadium project underground utilities are going in; lime treatment notices have been sent twice to neighbors
- Concrete slabs are being poured for the BV shelter
- The DMS roof work project is still underway; hoping to complete it before November rains
- Holding SRHS design update meetings to discuss interim housing, the Student Commons/kitchen and administration building
- Meeting with the Madrone HS Site Design Committee which is at a point where staff would like to see the final schematic before it comes to the Board in November
- A movie of models simulating the front of the new entrance to San Rafael and the quad area was shown
- The architect chalked out where all the new buildings will be at SRHS. The Site Design Committee is taking a little longer to move through the design work phase to make sure to get this project right
- Meetings regarding the TLHS Student Commons, kitchen, Black Box Drama building and the CT/library building renovations which will include a Maker's Space with a Physics lab; science and math teachers are getting really engaged; indoor/outdoor spaces being created
- Terra Linda has a very engaged Site Design Committee
- This Friday Requests for Qualifications and Proposals (RQPs) for ESD projects will be due; using the lease leaseback delivery method that will require general contractors to pair with modular vendors to produce the best product for the district; a competitive process with awards to be brought forward in November. Dr. Zaich reviewed that negotiations for hte guaranteed maximum price (GMP) cannot be done until the projects are approved by DSA
- Legal counsel from Dannis Woliver and Kelley will be present at the November meeting to review CEQA plans for each project; the recommendation is to combine DMS, DMS Annex and Laurel Dell projects into one CEQA study because of their proximity to each other
- Regarding the solar procurement process - an investment grade feasibility study was presented to our team with projections and costs for solar, with the recommendation to use Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs). If CREBs funds are used, solar has to be on site within two years, which may not work in our construction schedule. Information will be brought to the Board in December
Bill Savidge provided an overview of change orders:
- A change order is a written agreement by both parties
- Various types of change orders: for unforeseen conditions with site, ground, building, design coordination; design errors and omissions with varying severity; changes in regulatory agencies requirements; changes originated by the owner; changes due to the unavailability of specified materials
- In anticipation of change orders, budgets are built with a 10% contingency for every project
- Process for change order: contractor submits a request for information, next comes a construction change directive, then the execution of a change order
- Hard bidding/design build model has a different change order structure from lease leaseback; hard bidding change orders are brought to the Board for approval, with the work being done to keep job flow going, but the contract change is not final until Board approved. With lease leaseback the change order contingency is already in the General Maximum Price (GMP) so the Board does not need to approve, but it is reported to the Board. Information about burn rate of contingency spending is brought to the Board.
In response to Trustee Llorens Gulati's question about whether project costs and deliveries will be impacted by the recent fires in the Northbay, Dr. Zaich noted that the fires have already impacted project timelines; the deadline for RQPs was pushed back to include contractors in the Northbay. Mr. Savidge shared that he believes there is a lot of interest in SRCS projects among school contractors.
Trustee Jackson commented that the SR Site Design Committee has a committed parent group that is taking more time to get it right. She will not be able to make the next meeting on Nov. 2 and encouraged another trustee to go in her place. She commented that the architect spent time on the Student Commons building but the STEAM building does not match in quality. She noted there is a push to look at an entry up 4th Street to the facade and encouraged getting a conceptual design for that so parent feel heard.
President Kertz expressed her concerns that this could be spending time and funds on a conceptual design that will not be used and may delay the timelines even more; it is not in the Master Plan. She stressed the need to be clear of the intent.
Trustee Llorens Gulati added that it is not just parents who are requesting this path but Safe Routes to Schools is looking for the safest route for students to get to SRHS. She added we want to be ready with a design for funding opportunities.
Trustee Tuatagaloa clarified that the Board is not giving direction to provide a path; the committee still needs to talk about it. He cited the many factors to consider with a path, such as building in a flood plain; could take years and funds the District does not have. He also reviewed that the Board will receive information about contingency spending with lease leaseback, but does not approve any change orders. |
CFP October Update PP
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| Staff seeks review and approval from the Board of Education for a modification to the Independent Consultant Agreement with BKF Engineers for Site Survey, including Boundary and Title Reports for Bahia Vista Elementary School. The purpose of this modification is to provide the San Rafael City School District with complete survey documents, including Boundary and Title Reports for Bahia Vista, for all Measures A & B Programs. Title Reports will be stored in an electronic vault for future district purposes.
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| Background: As a part of the Capital Facilities Program, San Rafael City Schools (SRCS) initiated the preparation of Boundary and Topographic Surveys for eight (8) school sites associated with the Bond Measures A & B Programs. After completing a thorough Request for Proposal (“RFP”) process, the Board of Education (“Board”) approved BKF Engineers to provide needed surveying services. The Board approved BKF’s Independent Consultant Agreement at the regular meeting of January 9, 2017. Subsequently, the Board approved Modification No. 1 to the Independent Consultant Agreement for Title Reports that were not included in the original scope of services. This modification was for BKF Engineers to provide Title Reports for: Terra Linda High, Davidson Middle School, Venetia Valley K-8, Glenwood Elementary, Laurel Dell Elementary, San Pedro Elementary and Short Elementary. A Title Report for San Rafael High School was prepared as a reference document in the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) process. The added scope for Bahia Vista Elementary School is identical to the scope of work done at all other Measure A and B project sites. The exception is Short Elementary School where only a portion of survey work has been approved and completed, pending further direction from San Rafael City Schools.
Current Considerations: Bahia Vista Elementary School was not originally included in the scope of services for surveys or title reports. Staff believes that such surveys and reports will be beneficial for future planning purposes. BKF contract history is outlined below: Contract/Increment BOE approval Amount Project(s) Independent Consultant Agreement Jan. 9, 2017 $243,668 SR, TL, ELEM (No BV) Modification No. 1 March 27, 2017 $ 10,250 TL, ELEM (No BV) Modification No. 2 October 23, 2017 $ 42,866 Bahia Vista Total Including this Modification $ 296,784
All documents have been reviewed by legal counsel.
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| $42,866 for modification to provide Site Survey, including Boundary and Title Reports for Bahia Vista Elementary School. Budget/SACS Code: 21-9010-0-6172-00-0000-8500-09-000-488
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| Approval of Modification No. 2 to Independent Consultant Agreement with BKF Engineers.
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Approval of Modification No. 2 to Independent Consultant Agreement with BKF Engineers.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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BKF Proposal
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| Staff seeks review and approval from the Board of Education for an Amendment to the Independent Consultant Agreement with Chavan Associates for financial review of additional contractor pre-qualification packages. The purpose of this Amendment is to provide financial review of an additional 29 contractor applications. This is as a result of a significant increase to the estimated number of contracts proposed in the initial agreement, approved by the board on September 11, 2017.
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The Capital Facilities Program held two Pre-Qualification solicitations for General Contractors and Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Subcontractors interested on bidding on future projects associated with the Bond Program. As part of the Pre-Qualification submittals, the Contractors are required to provide detailed financial information. The Capital Facilities Team initially estimated between 15 and 25 applications. However, a total of 54 applications were received and will require a specialized financial review from a qualified accounting firm.
On September 18, 2017, the San Rafael City Schools (“District”) entered into an agreement with Chavan Associates for specialized financial review services as a requirement of the Pre-Qualification process of Prime Contractors and Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Contractors, required under Public Contract Code Section 20111.6. This requirement is for all school district projects utilizing Lease-Leaseback delivery method and projects utilizing state funding with a contract value of over $1 million. The original board approved contract with Chavan Associates included an evaluation of firm revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, net worth, working capital and bonding capacity; details the district staff are not qualified to evaluate. Current Considerations: Now that the scope of this agreement has changed from a maximum of 25 applications to 54 applications, additional financial review services are required of Chavan Associates. The Chavan Associates contract history is outlined below:
| Contract/Increment | BOE Approval | Amount | Project | | Independent Consultant Agreement | September 11, 2017 | $6,250 | General/MEP’s Modular, LLB | | Amendment No. 1 | October 23, 2017 | $7,250 | General/MEP’s Modular, LLB | | Total Including this Amendment | $13,500 |
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All documents have been reviewed by legal counsel.
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| Fee of $250 per application, 54 applications, with total fee not to exceed $13,500. Budget/SACS Code: 21-9010-0-6219-00-0000-8500-700-000-491 (50% HSD / 50% ESD)
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| Approval of an Amendment to Independent Consultant Agreement with Chavan Associates, LLP Certified Public Accountants for Pre-Qualification submittals financial review.
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Approval of an Amendment to Independent Consultant Agreement with Chavan Associates, LLP Certified Public Accountants for Pre-Qualification submittals financial review.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Chavan Amendment No 1
Chavan Proposal
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Trustee Tuatagaloa requested Consent item #10 be pulled for discussion
M/S/c (Tuatagaloa, Knell) the Board voted 5-0 to approve the remaining Consent Agenda items, with the exception of #10, by the following vote:
Rachel Kertz - YES
Greg Knell - YES
Linda M. Jackson - YES
Maika Llorens Gulati -YES
Natu Tuatagaloa - YES
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| Board meeting minutes are presented for approval. |
Minutes are taken of all Board meetings as record of all actions taken by the Board. The attached minutes are being recommended for approval. |
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Approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 9, 2017.
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Approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 9, 2017.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Minutes - October 9, 2017 Regular Mtg
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| This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the Elementary School District.
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| This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the Elementary School District, as shown on Exhibit A (Certificated) and Exhibit B (Classified). All changes to personnel since the previous board meeting including resignations, leaves of absence, retirements, reassignments, new hires, changes of contract, returns from leave, releases and short term assignments are included for Board approval. |
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| Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the Elementary School District. |
Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the Elementary School District. Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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ESD Personnel Actions
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| This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the High School District.
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| This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the High School district, as shown on Exhibit A (Certificated) and Exhibit B (Classified). All changes to personnel since the previous board meeting including resignations, leaves of absence, retirements, reassignments, new hires, changes of contract, returns from leave, releases and short term assignments are included for Board approval. |
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| Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the High School District. |
Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the High School District. Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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HSD Personnel Actions
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That the Board reviews AB 1200 - Disclosure of proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the San Rafael High School District, Certificated and Classified Management, Confidential, and CSEA Chapter #341 for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year. A one percent (1%) increase retroactive to 07/01/2016 on the base salary of the Certificated and Classified Management, Confidential, and CSEA Chapter #341. The retroactive increase will apply only to base salary and will not apply to hourly, stipend, extra duty or overtime work. This concludes negotiations for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.
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BACKGROUND:
To provide the required “Public Disclosure” of the proposed settlement between San Rafael High School District and the Certificated & Classified Management, Confidential, and CSEA Chapter #341 employees in order to be in compliance with AB 1200, Government Code 35547.5, CCR, Title V, Section 15449 for the 2016-17 fiscal year. In addition, the disclosure document must be signed by the District Superintendent and Chief Business Officer at the time of public disclosure, who must certify that the District can meet the costs incurred under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the current year and two (2) subsequent years. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The information provided in the “Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement” document summarizes the financial implications of the proposed agreement and is submitted to the Board of Education for “Public Disclosure” of the major provisions of the agreement. This is in accordance with the requirements of AB 1200 (Statutes of 1991, Chapter 1213, Government Code 3547.5, and CCR, Title V, Section 15449. Once it has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Education, it will be submitted to the Marin County Office of Education for review and comment. |
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COST/FUNDING SOURCE: The total annual (ongoing) cost of the 2016-17 Settlement Agreement between the San Rafael High School District and the Certificated & Classified Management, Confidential and CSEA Chapter #341 employees is as follows (See AB 1200-Disclosure Documents attached): - Increase to the salary schedules by 1.00% effective July 1, 2016 on the base salary.
The total cost of the settlement agreement is $ 73,925 These costs will be covered by the General Fund 01 and the Cafeteria Fund 13.
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Approval of the AB 1200 - Disclosure of proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the San Rafael High School District and the Certificated and Classified Management, Confidential, and CSEA Chapter #341 for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year and Approval of revised 2016-2017 San Rafael High School District Classified Employee Salary Schedule, Confidential Salary Schedule, Classified Management Salary Schedule, and Certificated Administrators Salary Schedule.
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Approval of the AB 1200 - Disclosure of proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the San Rafael High School District and the Certificated and Classified Management, Confidential, and CSEA Chapter #341 for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year and Approval of revised 2016-2017 San Rafael High School District Classified Employee Salary Schedule, Confidential Salary Schedule, Classified Management Salary Schedule, and Certificated Administrators Salary Schedule.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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AB 1200 HSD CSEA Unrepresented 16-17
CSEA 16-17 TA "Me too"
HSD Certificated Administrators 102317
HSD Classified 10 23 17
HSD Classified Managment 102317
HSD Confidential 102317
SRFT 16-17 TA
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This item presents a license renewal for software from Learning A-Z November 2017-November 2019, for Board review and recommended approval.
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Background:
Learning A-Z offers literacy-focused resources and tools designed in accordance to research-based best practices and leveled to meet the needs of all students. Proven to be an effective resource for personalizing instruction, strengthening students' expanded literacy skills, and boosting test scores, making teaching more effective and instill the skills students need. Learning A-Z developed products using research-based best practices and input from active and former teachers to ensure quality and effectiveness. Their products create an engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and student growth; they expand literacy beyond reading and writing to include the modern-day skills students require to become college- and career-ready. Learning A-Z was originally purchased to supplement the materials teachers were using in their classroom, in particular for leveled readers during guided reading and independent reading. Sites began purchasing these licenses and a couple years ago, given the number of sites using it, Education Services took on this resource. To support SEAL units, we added on Science A-Z, which is NGSS aligned, last year. This subscription continues Science A-Z through the end of this school year and Raz Kids through the end of the 2019 school year. Principals and coaches provided feedback on this resource and its usage, resulting in the recommended continuation of it. Current Consideration:
Staff recommends the Board approve the license renewal for software from Learning A-Z November 2017-November 2019. Exhibit A
- Reading A-Z 11/11/17 through 6/30/19
- Raz-Kids 11/11/17 through 6/30/19
- Science A-Z 11/11/17 through 6/30/18
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Cost of license not to exceed $50,680.06 to be paid from general funds. 01-0000-0-4307.00-1511-1000-700-240-000 |
Approval of the license renewal for software from Learning A-Z November 2017-November 2019.
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Approval of the license renewal for software from Learning A-Z November 2017-November 2019.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Exhibit A
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This item presents an Independent Contractor Agreement for Special Services between San Rafael City Schools and UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project for teacher professional development for the 2017-2018 school year, for Board review and recommended approval.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project (UCBHSSP) believes that all students deserve high-quality education. UCBHSSP seeks to bridge the academy and K-12 communities to help teachers strengthen their instructional practice and provide equitable educational opportunities to all students, through a model of learning, practicing, and doing. UCBHSSP customizes professional development programs to respond to the needs of school sites in order to strengthen teacher capacity and increase student discipline-specific literacy and thinking as well as content knowledge. Through institutes, workshops and seminars, and site-based coaching, UCBHSSP facilitators work with teachers to grow their practice. Their professional development approach includes models and training for differentiating instruction to access history, with a specific focus on supporting English learners and low-level literacy students. This approach is designed through collaboration among university faculty, teacher practitioners, and literacy specialists. Current Consideration:
UCBHSSP proposes a scope of work with the San Rafael City Schools High School district. The work comprises district-wide and school-specific professional development in order to meet each site and discipline.
District- Wide Instructional Coaching: Through monthly meetings to coordinate the work as well as coaching practice; UCBHSSP will support the development of teacher leaders around the three core areas of facilitation, coaching, and curriculum design.
Madrone High School Instructional Coaching: UCBHSSP will continue instructional coaching at Madrone High school. This will focus on planning for cross-disciplinary projects, integration of project-based learning and increasing scaffolds to improve rigor in instruction. Exhibit A San Rafael High School- Wide Instructional Coaching: UCBHSSP proposes a scope of work which comprises unit and lesson design to incorporate integrated ELD supports and project-based learning outcomes. UCBHSSP will also assist in the planning of site based and district wide Professional Development, responding to teacher needs. Exhibit B
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The cost of district wide services to be paid from Educator Effectiveness Funds.
High School District $26,950
01-6264-0-5840.00-1110-2140-700-240-000 The cost of San Rafael HS services to be paid from site Title I funds. San Rafael HS $24,750
01-3010-0-5840.00-1514-1000-410-120-000
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Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement for Special Services between San Rafael City Schools and UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project for teacher professional development for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement for Special Services between San Rafael City Schools and UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project for teacher professional development for the 2017-2018 school year.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Exhibit A
Exhibit B
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This item presents the 2017-2018 Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, Short, Sun Valley, Venetia Valley, Davidson, Madrone Continuation High School, San Rafael High School, and Terra Linda High School, for recommended approval.
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BACKGROUND:
The California Legislature enacted the School Based Coordinated Programs (SBCP) Act, AB 777, in 1981 to provide school site flexibility in the use of certain categorical resources. The act gives school districts and schools the opportunity to use this flexibility to ensure that all students, including students with special needs, are supported in their pursuit of the knowledge, understanding and skills identified in state curriculum frameworks reflected in the core curriculum of the district. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school receiving federal categorical funding to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the Consolidated Application and ESEA Program Improvement into the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The California Department of Education has removed the sample template to meet the content requirements for these programs. SRCS, in preparation to align SPSA formatting with the LCAP template and to incorporate elements of the District's annual strategic initiatives outlined in the proposed Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). These SPSAs are based on strategies for a continuous development, implementation, and monitoring cycle and include analysis of student performance data, setting priorities for program improvement, effective improvement strategies, and ongoing monitoring of results. The SPSA is developed, reviewed, and approved by each School Site Council for approval before final consideration by the Board of Trustees. The ESEA requires all states to implement statewide accountability systems based on challenging state standards in reading and mathematics, annual testing for all students in grades three through eight, and annual statewide progress objectives ensuring that all groups of students reach proficiency within 12 years. Assessment results are disaggregated by socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, disability, and limited English proficiency to ensure that all students are academically successful. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS:
After review of student achievement data and school survey data, each school site and SLT/SSC have identified needs and priorities for students. The Single Plans for Student Achievement identify expenditure planning to address these needs. Each school's SPSA identifies the date of the SLT/SSC meeting and signatures of the principal and SLT/SSC chair and staff representative. Exhibit A - Bahia Vista
Exhibit B - Coleman
Exhibit C - Davidson
Exhibit D - Glenwood
Exhibit E - Laurel Dell
Exhibit F - San Pedro
Exhibit G - Short
Exhibit H - Sun Valley
Exhibit I - Venetia Valley
Exhibit J - Madrone
Exhibit K - San Rafael
Exhibit L - Terra Linda |
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Approval of the 2017-2018 Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, Short, Sun Valley, Venetia Valley, Davidson, Madrone Continuation High School, San Rafael High School, and Terra Linda High School.
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Approval of the 2017-2018 Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, Short, Sun Valley, Venetia Valley, Davidson, Madrone Continuation High School, San Rafael High School, and Terra Linda High School.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Exhibit C-Davidson
Exhibit A-Bahia Vista
Exhibit B - Coleman REV
Exhibit D-Glenwood
Exhibit E-Laurel Dell
Exhibit F - San Pedro REV
Exhibit G-Short
Exhibit H-Sun Valley
Exhibit I-Venetia Valley
Exhibit J - Madrone HS
Exhibit K - San Rafael HS REV
Exhibit L - Terra Linda HS
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This item presents a Memorandum of Understanding between San Rafael City Schools and WestEd for California Healthy Kids Survey for students in grades 5, 7, 9, and 11 during the 2017-2018 school year, for Board review and recommended approval.
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BACKGROUND:
The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is an anonymous, voluntary survey of school climate, safety, and overall student wellness. It is administered to students in grades five, seven, nine, and eleven. It provides schools and communities, as well as the state, with key data on school climate, safety, student engagement, barriers and supports associated with academic performance, and overall student well-being. The CHKS provides data for the Local Control and Accountability Plan, Single Plan for Student Achievement, and fulfills the data collection mandate of the California School Dashboard and state Tobacco Use Prevention and Education Program. It also provides data on many other statewide and local programs such as after school, migrant education, facility improvement, public health, alcohol prevention, and other youth development programs. At the heart of the CHKS is a research-based core module that provides valid indicators of school climate, students’ drug and alcohol use, school violence, resiliency, and youth development. CURRENT CONSIDERATION:
During the 2017-18 school year, SRCS will administer WestEd’s CHKS to district student in grades 5, 7, 9 and 11. WestEd will collect the data. District-level reports will be available through the WestEd site. The total cost to the Elementary School District is $0.40 per student enrolled with a $150 set-up fee. The projected cost is approximately $600.
That the board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with WestEd to administer the California Healthy Kids Survey to district students in grade 5, 7, 9 and 11 during the 2017-18 school year. Exhibit A - ESD Memorandum of Understanding
Exhibit B - HSD Memorandum of Understanding |
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Cost of Services is to be paid from general funds. Elementary School District $912
01-0000-0-5840-1110-3160-700-240-000
High School District $1,142
01-0000-0-5840-1110-3160-700-240-000
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Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San Rafael City Schools and WestEd for California Healthy Kids Survey for students in grades 5, 7, 9, and 11 during the 2017-2018 school year.
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Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San Rafael City Schools and WestEd for California Healthy Kids Survey for students in grades 5, 7, 9, and 11 during the 2017-2018 school year.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Exhibit A
Exhibit B
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This item presents a Memorandum of Understanding between San Rafael City Schools and 10,000 Degrees, Academic Support for the purpose of maintaining volunteers as tutors during the 2017-2018 school year, for Board review and recommended approval.
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Background:
10,000 Degrees Academic Support (formerly Marin County School Volunteers) has coordinated placements for screened and trained volunteer tutors in San Rafael Elementary Schools since 1997. In that time, over 4,000 community volunteer tutors have been placed in schools and homework centers in SRCS. School-based tutoring and mentoring programs have long been understood to help youth achieve educational goals, validate their innate abilities, and provide guidance for becoming successful adults. The relationship between an adult mentor and a child can be an undeniably powerful tool in maximizing the student’s ability to realize his or her potential, and a gratifying experience for the adult. The program currently provides volunteer tutors at all SRCS sites, with an emphasis on sites with a large proportion of high need students (ELL and students from low income families). Current Consideration:
10,000 Degrees Academic Support will recruit, screen, train, place and support volunteer tutors in classrooms in all San Rafael schools, with a focus on the highest need sites: Bahia Vista, Coleman, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, Short, Venetia Valley, Davidson, San Rafael HS and Terra Linda HS. 10,000 Degrees Academic Support currently has 144 volunteers placed at these schools, representing over 50% of our volunteers overall. Exhibit A
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The cost of services not exceed $12,500 to be paid from Title I funds. Elementary District $8,125
01-3010-0-5840.00-1110-2490-700-240-000 High School District $4,375
01-3010-0-5840.00-1110-2490-700-240-000
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Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San Rafael City Schools and 10,000 Degrees, Academic Support for the purpose of maintaining volunteers as tutors during the 2017-2018 school year.
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Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San Rafael City Schools and 10,000 Degrees, Academic Support for the purpose of maintaining volunteers as tutors during the 2017-2018 school year.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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Exhibit A
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The Board is presented with a contract from Miller Pacific Engineering for Geotechnical Investigation and Field Resurfacing.
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Background: The TLHS (Terra Linda High School) synthetic athletic turf field was installed in October 2006 and is annually inspected and has shock impact attenuation measured for safety performance (g-max test). On September 26 and 29, 2017, two separate impact attenuation tests were conducted on the turf. The tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) testing method. After this test failed on 9/26/17, site staff were informed to refrain from field use until the field was serviced and a second test was performed. On September 29th the District office received word that the TLHS field had failed the second G-Max testing. The test results reflect the condition of the points tested at the time-tested and at the temperatures reported. As recorded in the enclosed results, all test points, with the exception of test point #4, failed to meet ASTM’s requirement of <200 average g-max, when tested in accordance with the above-listed method and specification (It should be noted that these results do not imply that an impact related injury cannot occur if a surface system complies with ASTM’s g-max requirement.). As a result of the age and condition of the turf, District staff recommend replacing this athletic field. The proposed improvements include removing the existing synthetic turf field, regrading and improving sub-drain and storm drain systems and construct and install a new synthetic turf surface. The first step in a new athletic turf resurface is to perform a geotechnical investigation, field drainage assessment and construction plans and specifications. Staff recommend Miller Pacific to perform this work as follows: Scope of Services
MP (Miller Pacific) shall provide services in three phases to match the project development as specified in greater detail within the attached contract. Phase 1 - Field Drainage Assessment & Recommendation Letter MP will perform field permeability tests in five to six locations on the surface of the existing synthetic turf field and the underlying permeable rock section. The testing will require removal of a small section of the existing synthetic turf to expose the underlying drainrock. MP will replace the turf to the best of their ability after performing tests. Based on the results of the field permeability testing, MP will provide a letter report summarizing their findings including how the existing field drainage design compares to current field designs. Additionally, the letter will include a discussion of options to improve drainage and playability. Phase 1a -Field Design If requested MP can utilize the results of the previous engineering analyses and the existing plans (in Cad) to prepare plans, details and construction specifications for the new synthetic turf field. They can provide 90% plans to the design team for review and comment and incorporate the changes into the final plan set. MP anticipates providing grading and drainage plans and project details on two to three sheets for each field. Phase 2 -Supplemental Consultation MP will provide geotechnical consultation as requested during the design, bidding and pre construction process. MP will be available to address any pertinent Requests for Information (RFI's), Submittals issued by the Contractor and attend pre-construction meetings as needed. Phase 3- Construction Observation & Testing During the construction phase, MP will intermittently observe the construction to verify that conditions are as anticipated and adjust the work as needed for consistency with the intent of the design and recommendations. MP anticipates services will include performing grading inspections, string line tests, and drainage inspections. After satisfactory completion, MP will summarize observations and testing and provide their opinion on contractor compliance with the plans and specifications in a brief letter report.
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Schedule and Fee Miller Pacific's proposal of services and fee arrangements are as follows: Phase 1 - Field Drainage Assessment & Recommendation Letter.................Fixed Fee, $4,600 Phase 1a - Field Design.................................................................................Fixed Fee, $6,800 Phase 2 - Supplemental Consultation..................................Time & Expense Estimate, $2,500 Phase 3- Construction Observation & Testing Time & Expense Estimate, TBD Budget to be determined when the project plans and construction schedule are known. Account Code: 01-9010-0-6178.00-0000-8500-411-255-416
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Approve agreement with Miller Pacific Engineering Group for the proposed services for the Terra Linda HS field replacement. Total cost estimated to be $ 20,000 based on 20 hours of phase 3 services plus contingency hours and other charges as outlined in the schedule of charges.
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Approve agreement with Miller Pacific Engineering Group for the proposed services for the Terra Linda HS field replacement. Total cost estimated to be $ 20,000 based on 20 hours of phase 3 services plus contingency hours and other charges as outlined in the schedule of charges.
Passed with a motion by Natu Tuatagaloa and a second by Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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In response to Trustee Tuatagaloa's request for more information on what Miller Pacific will be doing and the conceptual design for the turf pad, Director of Maintenance and Operations Dave Pedroli provided an overview of the work for the Terra Linda HS field drainage. Miller Pacific will reassess and bring it up to standards with plans to put the field in condition for a new turf. New padding will be put down with drains in it. The current turf does not drain through pads.
He noted in response to Trustee Knell's question about the SRHS field, that it will not have the same problems with drains, and in response to President Kertz's question about the TL baseball field, he noted this would need to go out to bid.
In response to Trustee Jackson's question about how we budget for a new TL field, Mr. Pedroli noted there are funds of $300K from the last two years of facilities use fees, approximately a third of the cost of a new field. Assistant Superintendent Marquand noted that with the life span of a turf field being approximately 10 years, planning will need to be done to prepare for potential replacement of 2 turf fields in 10 years or so.
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092717 Terra Linda G-Max Report Sports Turf Solutions
092917 Terra Linda G-Max Report TD Sports Groups
Miller Pacific Engineering Group
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The Board will review the donations for approval.
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Board Policy 3290 Section 1.1 states: “The Board of Education may accept on behalf of, and in the name of the District, such gifts, donations, bequests and devices as are offered. Such gifts, cash contributions, donations, bequests and devices may be made subject to conditions or restrictions as the Board of Education may prescribe and/or accept.” (Education Code 41030-41032) The following donations were received for the San Rafael City Schools District, as follows:
CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS:
This agenda item presents the donations from the sources listed above, for recommended Board acceptance. | Donor | Item/Purpose | Site | Amount |
Richard Fike Walker Creek Field Trip San Pedro $100
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COST/FUNDING SOURCE: Total of donations: $100.00
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Acceptance of the donations.
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Acceptance of the donations.
Passed with a motion by Linda Jackson and a second by Greg Knell. |
Yes Linda Jackson.
Yes Rachel Kertz.
Yes Greg Knell.
Yes Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati.
Yes Natu Tuatagaloa.
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The Board will have an opportunity, as needed, to review the status of trustee goals as they relate to operational items that may require a study session.
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| There were no items at this time. |
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| Trustee Knell requested information about the dress code for students. |
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Natu Tuatagaloa:
- Girls volleyball season is over
- He is working with Dr. Watenpaugh, Dr. Perez and Julia Neff on Rotary mini grants
Maika Llorens Gulati:
- She attended the San Rafael Chamber's New Teacher Welcome event
- She attended a Marin Forum with Senator Mike McGuire where there was an update on the state of California and education; schools were noted as the best economic driver
- She attended a screening of "Creating Curiosity" - students from the Makers' Club and San Pedro preschool were there
- She attended a crime mystery fundraiser for the SRHS Class of 2020
Linda M. Jackson:
- She attended the Montecito neighborhood meeting regarding the SRHS site plans, with key neighborhood leaders attending
- On October 11th she attended an Efficiency and Effectiveness meeting where county collaborations regarding disaster preparedness and housing for teachers was discussed
- She attended a JLAC meeting where there was a review of state laws being signed
- She attended the Chamber's New Teacher Welcome; a great event for our new teachers
Greg Knell:
- He attended the recent JLAC meeting
- He also attended the Chamber's New Teacher Welcome event
- This Friday is the deadline for environmental education grants; Central Marin Sanitary Agency (CMSA) is extending the funds
- He may not be able to attend the November Board meeting due to recovery from surgery
Rachel Kertz:
- She participated in several meetings in response to the Northbay fires; she personally had to help her family evacuate the Napa fires
- She met with Superintendent Watenpaugh and Deputy Superintendent Perez regarding the future agenda item list to determine which items would be suited for written updates and Board presentations
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| Dr. Perez acknowledged the hard work and energy that principals put into their school plans. She also praised the Education Services team of Julia Neff, Kevin Kerr and Stephanie Kloos for thoroughly reading and providing guidance in the development of the plans. |
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| Trustee Llorens Gulati announced she will not be in attendance at the November 13th meeting. Trustee Knell noted he may not be available to attend. |
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| There being no further business, President Kertz adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM. |
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| Present | Linda Jackson |
| Present | Rachel Kertz |
| Present | Greg Knell |
| Present | Ms. Maika Llorens Gulati |
| Present | Natu Tuatagaloa |
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