Board President Rachel Kertz, Vice President Greg Knell, Trustee Linda M. Jackson, Trustee Maika Llorens Gulati, Trustee Natu Tuatagaloa 

An update from the last meeting will be provided. 

The Board will recieve any updates since the last Board meeting regarding Common Core State Standards implementation and Marin Promise data analytics, and other LCAP related updates. 

CBO Chris Thomas will present information regarding the Governor's newly released budget proposal. 

Approval of the minutes for the special study session of December 7, 2015, the regular meeting of December 14, 2015, the special study session of January 11, 2016 and the regular meeting of January 11, 2016. 

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the Elementary School District.

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.

Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the Elementary School District.

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the High School District.

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the High School district, as shown on Exhibit A (Classified). There is no Certificated Personnel transactions to bring to this meeting.

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.  

Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the High School District.

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the Joint School District.

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommended personnel transactions for the Joint School district, as shown on Exhibit A (Classified). There is no Certificated Personnel transactions to bring to this meeting.

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.  

Approval of all hiring, terminations, transfers, and retirements of employees in the Joint School District.

The Board is presented with a student teaching agreement for recommended approval.

Providing high quality learning environments for student teacher training both assists the professional in teaching, and often yields the District's best look at talented, prospective new teachers.

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommendation to begin a Student Teaching Agreement with University of California, Berkeley.

Approve the agreement.

This agenda item presents for Board approval the Administration's recommendation to enter into a Student Internship Agreement with Dominican University of California.

Providing high quality learning environments for intern teachers both assists the professional in teaching and enables the District to have a first look at up-and-coming talented professionals.

That the Board approves this agreement.

BACKGROUND:

Board Policy 3270 states:

“Sale and Disposal of Instructional Materials, Equipment, and Supplies, if the value of the property is insufficient to defray the costs of arranging a public sale, the property may be donated or disposed of in an appropriate manner."  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The Business Services department and Coleman Elementary School

have determined that the following equipment/textbooks are obsolete.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE:
The equipment will be disposed of or recycled at no cost to the district.

This item presents for Board approval of out-of-state travel for Armando Oseguera, Davidson Middle School Counselor to attend The University of Tampa Guidance Counselor Fly-In Event in Tampa, Florida, on April 3-4, 2016.

BACKGROUND: The University of Tampa's Office of Admissions is inviting guidance counselors to attend a one day Guidance Counselor Fly-In Event  to experience University of Tampa's amazing "live and learn" campus and discover why it could be the perfect for students. The event will encompass a detailed walking tour of UT, presentations by different faculty memebers, and presentation by one of  the admissions staff members. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATION:  That the Board approves out-of-state travel for Armando Oseguera to attend The University of Tampa Guidance Counselor Fly-In Event in Tampa, Florida, on April 3-4, 201

There is no financial impact to the district. All expenses to be covered by The University of Tampa.

Approval of out-of-state travel for Armando Oseguera, Davidson Middle School Counselor to attend The University of Tampa Guidance Counselor Fly-In Event in Tampa, Florida, on April 3-4, 2016.

This item presents for Board approval of out-of-state travel for Amy Goodwin, Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning to attend the AVID District Leadership Elementary Training in Seattle, Washington, on March 2-4, 2016.

Background Information: AVID Secondary: AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in, and are successful, in four-year colleges. The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) incorporates three distinct components:  AVID Elementary, AVID Secondary (Academic Elective) and AVID for Higher Education. Each component addresses the specific needs of students to help bridge the path from elementary school through higher education completion.  AVID ensures that it is on the cutting edge relative to instructional strategies, support and training, and all curriculum is common core aligned.

Role of the AVID District Director–Elementary (DD–E): In order to implement and sustain AVID effectively, AVID Center coordinates training and networking for district leaders known as AVID District Directors–Elementary and Secondary. The primary role of the AVID District Director is to support AVID implementation. These individuals accept responsibility for ensuring the implementation of AVID components according to the AVID methodologies and for facilitating the development of site conditions that ensure effective AVID implementation. AVID District Leadership–Elementary (ADL–E): AVID District Directors–Elementary attend four sequential ADL sessions throughout a two-year period.

Current Consideration: That the Board approve out-of-state travel for Amy Goodwin, Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning to attend the AVID District Leadership Elementary Training in Seattle, Washington, on March 2-4, 2016. The training is manditory for district leadership for participation in the AVID program.

The cost of the conference is estimated at  $1,000 to be paid from general funds.

SCAC's Code: 01-0-0000-0-5200.00-1110-2140-700-240-000 ESD

Approval of out-of-state travel for Amy Goodwin, Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning to attend the AVID District Leadership Elementary Training in Seattle, Washington, on March 2-4, 2016.

Current Consideration: This agenda item presents for Board approval, San Rafael High School Night PE/Hiking class to participate in an educational field trip to Yosemite National park.  This overnight trip to Yosemite is an essential component to the hiking curriculum where the students learn about Yosemite National park, wilderness survival skills, leadership skills, team building skills, camping skills, and hiking stamina.
On Friday, April 22nd at approximately 9:00am 20 students from the hiking PE class accompanied by head teacher Jessica Redding, SRHS teacher; Kambria Metcalfe, and six parent chaperones will leave from SRHS in private vehicles to Yosemite National Park. The students will participate in activities supervised by teacher Jessica Redding and Yosemite National Park Staff. Sleeping accommodations will be single sex tents 4-6 students per tent with an adult chaperone at each tent. Each student will have their own bed. The students will not be doing any swimming. The group will return to San Rafael High on Sunday April 24th by 5:00pm.

Kelly Mitchell, David Zaltsman, Jim Reeds, Amanda Cattermole, Joan Murhpy, Michael McKenna

Students likely to participate: 

Barrera, Angelo Arturo                                                          
Briceno, Margarita                                                                            
Brode, John Patrick                                                                            
Chacon, Jocelyn Abigail                                                                      
De Leon, Rocsana Elizabet                                                                
Diaz, Jennifer Melissa                                                                        
Garcia, America Jacqueline                                                              
Hansbery, Noah Howard                                                                    
Hardwidge, Olivia Rose                                                                      
Hernandez-Hernandez, Richard                                                  
Hidalgo, Maria Cielo                                                                          
Knudsen, Ryan Fisher                                                                        
Lechuga, Xitlalli Stephanie                                                                
LeVine, Marina Tamar                                                              
Lu, Danthy                                                                                          
Luarca-Morales, Diana                                                                      
McKenna, Patrick Charles                                                                  
Mitchell, Makayla Ann                                                                      
Moreno Gamez, Marilyn                                                                    
Ortiz, Chloe Eliane                                                                            
Pannor-Watenpaugh, Jacob                                                      
Paxtor, Alison Lizbeth                                                                
Pletcher, Ethan Salvator                                                            
Quach, Jennifer                                                                          
Reeds, Madeleine Jean                                                              
Rios, Juan                                                                                                                          
Rivera, Leslie Dayana                                                                                                    
Robison, Riley Patricia                                                                                                  
Salladay, Elena Michelle                                                                                              
Summers, Haley Jane                                                                                                    
Tecum, Jessica Marissa-Deann                                                                        
Zaltsman, Emily Paige Ricker  

There is no cost to the district. Cost to be covered by fundraising and private family funds. No student will be excluded from participation because of lack of sufficient funds.

This agenda item presents for Board approval for Terra Linda High School Varsity Cheerleading Team's participation in the United Spirit Association National High School Spirit Championships, March 17-21, 2016 in Anaheim, California.

BACKGROUND:  Board Policy 6153: Instruction: The Board of Education recognizes that school-sponsored trips are an important component of a student's development and supplement and enrich the classroom learning experience.  School-sponsored trips may be conducted in connection with the district's course of study or school-related social, educational, cultural, athletic, school band activities, or other extracurricular or co-curricular activities. 

Requests for school-sponsored trips involving out-of-state, out-of-country, or overnight travel shall be submitted to the Superintendent or designee.  The Superintendent or designee shall review the request and make a recommendation to the Board as to whether the request should be approved by the Board.  All other school-sponsored trips shall be approved in advance first by the principal and then by the Deputy Superintendent or designee. 

No field trip shall be authorized if any student would be excluded from participation because of lack of sufficient funds.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: This agenda item presents for Board approval for Terra Linda High School Varsity  Competition Cheerleading Team's participation in the United Spirit Association National High School Spirit Championships, March 17-21, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The following individuals will most likely participate:

Natalie Eisner, Erika Gideon, Hayley Grimshaw, Chritine Hafner, Melanie Johnson, Michaela O'Brien, Brittney Pino, Oliva Ross, Justine Tuegg, Katie Serna, Taylor Sundquist, Mei Takeda, Tiana Toomey, Carina Valceschini, Brenna Wren

Adult Chaperones: Coaches: Donna Romberger, Anastasia Romberger and parents: Beth Toomey, Susan Ross, Lisa Sanchez, Lisa Johnson, and Betsy Hafner

Travel: Students and families will travel by individual cars to SFO, fly together via Southwest Airlines, and take a charter bus to the hotel provided by the United Spirit Association.

Accommodations: We will be securing these accommodations through the competition company. The team will be staying at the Anaheim Hilton, 777 W. Convention Way, Anaheim , CA 92802. There will be a maximum of two cheerleaders to one adult per room ratio. Each student will have their own bed. There will be no water based activities. No student will be excluded from participation because of lack of sufficient funds.

There is no cost to the district. The cheerleaders will continue fundraising to offset their expenses.  No competition team member will be excluded from the event due to an inability to pay.

Approval of overnight field trip to Anaheim, California for the Terra Linda High School Cheerleading Team to participate in the United Spirit Association National High School Spirit Championships, March 17-21, 2016.

This item presents for Board review and approval of the 2014-2015 School Accountability Report Cards.

BACKGROUND: Since November 1988, state law has required all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. A similar requirement is also contained in the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators.

All public schools with enrollment reported in the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) are required to prepare and disseminate a SARC. Pursuant to Proposition 98 and NCLB, all charter schools are also required to prepare and disseminate a SARC.

Although there is great variation in the design of school report cards, they generally begin with a profile that provides background information about the school and its students. The profile usually summarizes the school's mission, goals, and accomplishments. State law requires that the SARC contain all of the following:

• Demographic data
• School safety and climate for learning information
• Academic data
• School completion rates
• Class sizes
• Teacher and staff information
• Curriculum and instruction descriptions
• Postsecondary preparation information
• Fiscal and expenditure data

 Education Code, Section 35256, requires Boards to approve the publication of the SARC:

"The governing board of each school district maintaining an elementary or secondary school shall by September 30, 1989, or the beginning of the school year develop and cause to be implemented for each school in the school district a School Accountability Report Card.

(a) The School Accountability Report Card shall include, but is not limited to, the conditions listed in Education Code Section 33126.

(b) Not less than triennially, the governing board of each school district shall compare the content of the school district's School Accountability Report Card to the model School Accountability Report Card adopted by the State Board of Education. Variances among school districts shall be permitted where necessary to account for local needs.

(c) The Governing Board of each school district shall annually issue a School Accountability Report Card for each school in the school district, publicize such reports, and notify parents or guardians of students that a copy will be provided upon request."

The District worked with Academia Publishing in completing the SARC’s for each school. District staff member, Kimberly Joseph, in Education Services has been the key contact for Ms. Arghestani and liaison between Academia Publishing and school administrators. Translation services are arranged with District staff member.

Current Consideration: That the Board approve the 2014-2015 School Accountability Report Cards.

Site SARC's are attached.

There is no financial impact to the district.

Approval of the 2014-2015 School Accountability Report Cards.

The Board is presented with a second reading and recommended approval of revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6174 Education for English Learners.

BACKGROUND:
1. Bilingualism for All: SRCS believes strongly in valuing the cultures and languages of its students. Of course, we also recognize the importance of mastery of academic English, which enables students to be competitive in the global economy. Therefore, SRCS supports bilingual and multi-lingual classes for its students. As part of this, the dual language immersion is an enrichment model that challenges all students to become fluent in two languages. Native English speakers and ELLs learn a second language together with no stigma attached.

 2. Closing the Achievement Gap: Numerous national and international research studies demonstrate that English learners become more fluent in English when they learn to read in their primary language. A 20+ year longitudinal study of programs for English learners in several states indicates that the most effective program for long-term academic success is a dual language program.

3. Positive School Climate: Research also indicates that the effectiveness of dual language education extends beyond academic outcomes. The entire school community benefits when multiple languages and cultural heritages are validated and respected. Friendships bridge class and language barriers. Teachers report higher levels of job satisfaction. Parents from both language groups participate more actively in schools.

4. Brain Benefits: Cognitive neuroscience research of bilingualism for almost 40 years finds that people who regularly use two languages tend to perform better on executive function tasks and maintain better cognitive functioning with age.

Introduction :  San Rafael offers a research-based K-12 biliteracy program designed to engage children in academic work in both Spanish and English leading to mastery of grade-level academic standards, and to high levels of biliterate proficiency -- setting our elementary school students on the path towards achieving a California State Seal of Biliteracy upon high school graduation.  We have selected this model because:

• National research has demonstrated it is a strong approach to developing English literacy
• We value the home language and children's connection to family and heritage and want our students to feel pride about being bilingual and being able to participate fully in multiple language and cultural communities
• Biliterate people have more opportunities in the labor market, including increased opportunity throughout the globe
• Bilingual and bi-cultural people are bridge builders across language and cultural groups

San Rafael's Two-Way Dual Language program allows English learners and English proficient students to receive instruction in English and a target language in the same classroom to develop academic proficiency in both languages beginning in kindergarten for a minimum of nine years.  Students are taught literacy and academic content in both English and a partner language. The language goals are full bilingualism and biliteracy in English and a partner language; students study language arts and other academic content (math, science, social studies, arts) in both languages over the course of the program. The target language (Spanish) is used for instruction at all grades; the program lasts 9 years and is supported K-12 through world language instructional programs at the high school level.   Goals also include high levels of academic achievement and an appreciation of diverse cultures.

Key Features

• Both English learners and English proficient students are mixed in the same classroom to promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism.
• Students are held to the same high academic performance standards as other students in the district and are provided with standards-based curriculum implementing the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and other grade-level standards.
• The two languages are kept separate to ensure the integrity and rigor of each language system, and students are engaged in academic study in both languages every day.
• Heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping strategies are used to promote language development and develop literacy skills in English and the target language.

Instructional Approach:

• Integration of the SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) instructional approach— ensuring research-based and language-intensive education.
• Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English/Spanish (SDAIE/S), sheltering techniques, and scaffolding strategies
• Cooperative learning
• Science and social studies-based integrated, thematic units enacting the Common Core State Standards
• Student-centered pedagogy
• Strong family-school connection and engagement

Classroom Composition:
The K-8 Two-Way Dual Language program is open for enrollment in preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through eighth grade to all Spanish-speaking children— those who are English learners, as well as any child whose home language is Spanish (this includes I-FEP students and reclassified students).  In addition, up to 50% of the class enrollment in these grades may be English proficient students—which includes native English speakers with little or no Spanish language skills.  However, no less than 50% of the class enrollment will be native speakers of Spanish.  English learners must have a waiver signed by parents for enrollment in the program.

Exhibit A - Board Policy 6174

Exhibit B - Administrative Regulation 6174

There is no financial impact to the district.

Approval of the revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6174 Education for English Learners.

The Board is presented with an agreement with Mission Pictures for video production and editing services.

BACKGROUND:
There are many excellent examples of teaching and learning in our District and we want to highlight several programs and the people behind them who bring the work to life to benefit our students. 

To achieve this in an engaging and creative way, we are planning to partner with Mission Pictures to produce a series of short profile pieces on our District. The profiles will highlight specific programs and focus on teachers as the key figures in implementing these initiatives in our classrooms and the impact on students and the school community. Additionally, Mission Pictures is looking to partner with high school students for introductions and question and answer sessions on the pieces to turn them into “episodes.” 

The District plans to use the videos with teachers and the school community and will also be shared with parents and community members. 

Staff recommends approval of this agreement. 

The total cost is $16,600. 

SACS: 01-0000-0-5840.00-0000-7180-700-280-000 ESD/HSD split 50/50%

Approval of the agreement.

The Board is presented with an independent consulting agreement with the Schoening Group, Inc. for recommended ratification. 

BACKGROUND: 

In July 2015, the Board of Education approved a District-wide Master Facilities Plan (MFP), which was developed collaboratively with parents, teachers, staff, students and community members over the past several years. This long-range plan created a roadmap of improvements to provide safe, high-quality education spaces that support a modern education and reduce overcrowding in our schools.

In November 2015, San Rafael voters approved Measures A and B, the District's facilities bond measures to fund a portion of projects identified in the MFP. Measure A provides $108 million to fund updates to our elementary and middle schools and Measure B provides $161 million to fund updates to our high schools.

To maximize these resources, the District is in process of establishing effective and efficient structures for the Capital Facilities Program (CFP) management oversight; project and construction management; transparent budget and fiscal planning and oversight; and a communications plan. Relatedly, recognizing the scope of the projects and the expertise required, the District has a need to expand its facilities team with guidance and expertise in capital facilities program management and construction.

Government Code section 53060 permits school districts to contract with persons supplying special services and advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, or administrative matters when those persons are specially trained and experienced and competent to perform the special services required.  A Program Consultant would initially lead establishing these structures and positions by providing special services relating to administration and financial matters for the Program. The Schoening Group, Inc. has been identified as the District’s Program Consultant to begin these efforts. The Schoening Group, Inc. will assist the District in identifying the necessary milestones for the Measure A and B program. It is intended that these roles and responsibilities will transition to newly-created staff positions that will take responsibility those same scopes of work.

Schoening Group, Inc., and Sarah Schoening, emerged as an ideal consulting agency due her background and expertise in the field, and particularly due to her track record of success with large-scale educational facility programs in Marin County. Recently, the Schoening Group, Inc. partnered with the College of Marin to assist with their capital improvements. As well, Ms. Schoening, as the District’s Senior Director of Facilities and Modernization, led the Tamalpais Union High School District in significant improvements to their facilities.

Staff is recommending ratification of this contract. 

Cost not to exceed $81,900 and will be charged to Building Fund Bond proceeds.

In order to comply with Assembly Bill 1101 (January 2016) staff is proposing changes to Administrative Regulation 5111.1 and the addition of Board Policy 5111.1,  The BP and AR expand the residency criteria to include unaccompanied youth, and families who are employed within district boundaries and live at their place of employment for at least 3 days/week. The proposed policy also outlines the process that will be followed when residency disputes are investigated. 

The Board will review the donations for approval.

BACKGROUND:      

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:

COST/FUNDING SOURCE: Total of donations: $7,400.00

Acceptance of the donation.

Beginning July, 2016, Health and Safety Code 120335, as amended by Senate Bill 277, requires districts to ensure that students are fully immunized against all specified disease prior to admission and before advancing to grade 7.  SB 277 removes the option of providing a Personal Belief Exemption (PBE) in lieu of immunizations.  Students who filed a PBE prior to January 2016 shall be exempted from immunization requirements until that student enters the next grade span (birth-preschool, grades TK/K-6, and grades 7-12.

This item presents to the Board and the public the opportunity to review the first reading of Board Policy 6146.1  High School Graduation Requirements. The second reading and recommended board adoption will be brought to the next meeting.

Background: Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (SB 172) which suspends, through the 2017-18 school year, the requirement that each student completing grade 12 successfully pass the high school exit exam (CAHSEE) as a condition of receiving a diploma or graduating from high school and requires districts to retroactively grant a diploma to any student who met all graduation requirements other than the exit exam requirement since the 2003-04 school year. Policy also reflects NEW LAW (AB 220) which requires that one mathematics course required for graduation be equivalent to Algebra I or Mathematics I, NEW LAW (AB 1764, 2014) which provides that any district requiring more than two math courses may award credit for an approved computer science course, NEW LAW (SB 695) which requires any district that requires health education for graduation to include instruction in sexual harassment and violence, NEW LAW (AB 1806, 2014) which provides that a homeless student who transfers any time after completing his/her second year of high school is exempted from locally established high school graduation requirements, and NEW LAW (AB 1166) which allows homeless students and foster youth such an exemption even if the district fails to provide timely notice of the availability of the exemption. 

Diploma Recovery Protocol

Based on SB172, which was signed into law on Oct. 7, 2015 by Governor Brown, school districts must issue diplomas to students who met all Local Education Agency graduation requirements except passage of the CAHSEE, starting with the class of 2006.  San Rafael City Schools is committed to providing high school diplomas to every student who falls into this category.  In order to ensure that all eligible students receive a diploma, the following protocol will be implemented:

1. All students who completed the necessary credits toward graduation but did not pass the CAHSEE will be identified by SRCS Educational Services.
2. Each high school will order diplomas for every student who is eligible for graduation under this new law.
3. Beginning January 4, 2016, a notice will be sent to the last known home address of each student informing him/her of his/her eligibility for a diploma.
4. A link will be established on the SRCS, SRHS, TLHS, and Madrone websites, so that former students can access an application to be completed and submitted online that will then be reviewed by administration to verify eligibility.  
5. Eligible students can pick up diplomas at their school of record or have them mailed to their home.
6. All transcripts of past and current students will reflect new graduation status.

Exhibit A - Board Policy 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements

There is no financial impact to the district.

The Board is presented with a second reading and recommended approval of Resolution 1669: The Board of Education of the San Rafael City Elementary School District, Marin County, California, authorizing the issuance of San Rafael City Elementary School District (Marin County, California) election of 2015 General Obligation Bonds, Series A, and actions related thereto

BACKGROUND and CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

An election was held in the San Rafael City Elementary School District (the “District”) on November 3, 2015 for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District for various purposes in the maximum principal amount of $108,225,000 (“Measure A”).  The District now desires to issue its first series of bonds under Measure A in a principal amount not-to-exceed $25,000,000 (the “Bonds”).  The District proposes the issuance of Bonds that include current interest bonds, as well as bonds that allow for the compounding of interest, including capital appreciation bonds and convertible capital appreciation bonds.  The Bonds are being authorized for sale for the purpose of providing funds to finance projects approved pursuant to Measure A and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds.

Pursuant to California Education Code Section 15146(b)(2), enacted by California Assembly Bill 182 (Stats. 2013, Chapter 477) and effective as of January 1, 2014, the Resolution and materials included in this agenda item were first publicly noticed as an information item at the January 11, 2016 Board meeting.  At this January 25, 2016 Board meeting, the Board’s next consecutive meeting following January 11, 2016, the attached Resolution and materials have been publicly noticed as an action item for consideration by the Board.

(a)        Resolution.  This Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds, specifies the basic terms, parameters and forms of the Bonds, and approves the form of Purchase Contract and form of Preliminary Official Statement described below.  In particular, Section 1 of the Resolution establishes the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be issued ($25,000,000).  Section 4 of the Resolution states the maximum underwriter’s discount (0.5%) with respect to the Bonds, the maximum legal interest rate on the Bonds, and authorizes the Bonds to be sold at a negotiated sale to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (the “Underwriter”).

(b)        Form of Purchase Contract.  Pursuant to the Purchase Contract, the Underwriter will agree to buy the Bonds from the District.  All the conditions of closing the transaction are set forth in this document, including the documentation to be provided at the closing by various parties.  Upon the pricing of the Bonds, the final execution copy of the Purchase Contract will be prepared following this form.

(c)        Form of Preliminary Official Statement.  The Preliminary Official Statement (“POS”) is the offering document describing the Bonds which may be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.  The POS discloses information with respect to, among other things, (i) the proposed uses of proceeds of the Bonds, (ii) the terms of the Bonds (interest rate, redemption terms, etc.), (iii) the bond insurance policy for the Bonds, if any, (iv) the security for repayment of the Bonds (the ad valorem property tax levy), (v) information with respect to the District’s tax base (upon which such ad valorem property taxes may be levied), (vi) District financial and operating data, (vii) continuing disclosure with respect to the Bonds and the District, and (viii) absence of litigation and other miscellaneous matters expected to be of interest to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.  Following the pricing of the Bonds, a final Official Statement for the Bonds will be prepared, substantially in the form of the POS.

(d)        Form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate.  The form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate can be found in APPENDIX D to the POS.  Effective July 3, 1995, all underwriters of municipal bonds are obligated to procure any public agency issuing debt a covenant that such public agency will annually file “material financial information and operating data” with respect to such public agency through the web-based Electronic Municipal Market Access (“EMMA”) system maintained by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) (a federal agency that regulates “broker-dealers,” including investment bank firms that underwrite municipal obligations).  This requirement is expected to be satisfied by the filing of the District’s audited financial statements and other operating information about the District, in the same manner the District has filed in connection with prior bond issuances.

(e)        Requirements of Education Code Section 15146(b) and 15146(c).  In satisfaction of California Education Code Sections 15146(b) and 15146(c), enacted by California Assembly Bill 182 (Stats. 2013, Chapter 477) and effective as of January 1, 2014, appended to the Resolution is an information item (“Exhibit B”) containing the following information provided by Isom Advisors, a Division of Urban Futures Inc., the financial advisor to the District: approximations of the financing term of the Bonds; time of maturity of the Bonds; repayment ratio of the Bonds; estimated change in assessed value of taxable property within the District over the term of the Bonds; an analysis containing the total overall cost of the capital appreciation bonds expected to be issued; a comparison between the overall cost of the capital appreciation bonds expected to be issued and the overall cost of current interest bonds; and the reason that capital appreciation bonds are being recommended.  Additionally, a copy of the disclosure made by the Underwriter in compliance with Rule G-17 adopted by the MSRB is included in Exhibit B to the Resolution.

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund resulting from the issuance of the Bonds. 

Approval of Resolution 1669.

The Board is presented with a second reading and recommended approval of Resolution 1670: The Board of Education of the San Rafael City High School District, Marin County, California, authorizing the issuance of San Rafael City High School District (Marin County, California) election of 2015 General Obligation Bonds, Series A, and actions related thereto

BACKGROUND and CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

An election was held in the San Rafael City High School District (the “District”) on November 3, 2015 for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District for various purposes in the maximum principal amount of $160,500,000 (“Measure B”).  The District now desires to issue its first series of bonds under Measure B in a principal amount not-to-exceed $35,000,000 (the “Bonds”).  The District proposes the issuance of Bonds that include current interest bonds, as well as bonds that allow for the compounding of interest, including capital appreciation bonds and convertible capital appreciation bonds.  The Bonds are being authorized for sale for the purpose of providing funds to finance projects approved pursuant to Measure B and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds.

Pursuant to California Education Code Section 15146(b)(2), enacted by California Assembly Bill 182 (Stats. 2013, Chapter 477) and effective as of January 1, 2014, the Resolution and materials included in this agenda item were first publicly noticed as an information item at the January 11, 2016 Board meeting.  At this January 25, 2016 Board meeting, the Board’s next consecutive meeting following January 11, 2016, the attached Resolution and materials have been publicly noticed as an action item for consideration by the Board.

(a)        Resolution.  This Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds, specifies the basic terms, parameters and forms of the Bonds, and approves the form of Purchase Contract and form of Preliminary Official Statement described below.  In particular, Section 1 of the Resolution establishes the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be issued ($35,000,000).  Section 4 of the Resolution states the maximum underwriter’s discount (0.5%) with respect to the Bonds, the maximum legal interest rate on the Bonds, and authorizes the Bonds to be sold at a negotiated sale to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (the “Underwriter”).

(b)        Form of Purchase Contract.  Pursuant to the Purchase Contract, the Underwriter will agree to buy the Bonds from the District.  All the conditions of closing the transaction are set forth in this document, including the documentation to be provided at the closing by various parties.  Upon the pricing of the Bonds, the final execution copy of the Purchase Contract will be prepared following this form.

(c)        Form of Preliminary Official Statement.  The Preliminary Official Statement (“POS”) is the offering document describing the Bonds which may be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.  The POS discloses information with respect to, among other things, (i) the proposed uses of proceeds of the Bonds, (ii) the terms of the Bonds (interest rate, redemption terms, etc.), (iii) the bond insurance policy for the Bonds, if any, (iv) the security for repayment of the Bonds (the ad valorem property tax levy), (v) information with respect to the District’s tax base (upon which such ad valorem property taxes may be levied), (vi) District financial and operating data, (vii) continuing disclosure with respect to the Bonds and the District, and (viii) absence of litigation and other miscellaneous matters expected to be of interest to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.  Following the pricing of the Bonds, a final Official Statement for the Bonds will be prepared, substantially in the form of the POS.

(d)        Form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate.  The form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate can be found in APPENDIX D to the POS.  Effective July 3, 1995, all underwriters of municipal bonds are obligated to procure any public agency issuing debt a covenant that such public agency will annually file “material financial information and operating data” with respect to such public agency through the web-based Electronic Municipal Market Access (“EMMA”) system maintained by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) (a federal agency that regulates “broker-dealers,” including investment bank firms that underwrite municipal obligations).  This requirement is expected to be satisfied by the filing of the District’s audited financial statements and other operating information about the District, in the same manner the District has filed in connection with prior bond issuances.

(e)        Requirements of Education Code Section 15146(b) and 15146(c).  In satisfaction of California Education Code Sections 15146(b) and 15146(c), enacted by California Assembly Bill 182 (Stats. 2013, Chapter 477) and effective as of January 1, 2014, appended to the Resolution is an information item (“Exhibit B”) containing the following information provided by Isom Advisors, a Division of Urban Futures Inc., the financial advisor to the District: approximations of the financing term of the Bonds; time of maturity of the Bonds; repayment ratio of the Bonds; estimated change in assessed value of taxable property within the District over the term of the Bonds; an analysis containing the total overall cost of the capital appreciation bonds expected to be issued; a comparison between the overall cost of the capital appreciation bonds expected to be issued and the overall cost of current interest bonds; and the reason that capital appreciation bonds are being recommended.  Additionally, a copy of the disclosure made by the Underwriter in compliance with Rule G-17 adopted by the MSRB is included in Exhibit B to the Resolution.

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund resulting from the issuance of the Bonds. 

Approval of Resolution 1670. 

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. 

Assistant Superintendent MacLean will provide an update to the CAL200 P.E. Settlement Agreement Compliance.

In compliance with the CAL200 P.E. settlement agreement, the attached Activity Log confirms that all teachers submitted Monthly PE Minutes Instruction Certifications from August through December 2015 with no irregularities. Additionally, it is confirmed that all sites have PE minutes posted on their websites.