Regular Board Meeting
Los Gatos Un. ESD
March 10, 2015 6:30PM
Thomas P. O'Donnell District Office
17010 Roberts Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032-4510
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| This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any item described in this notice or any other issue. In accordance with the Brown Act, unless an item has been placed on the published agenda, there shall be no action taken. The Board may: 1) acknowledge receipt of the information, 2) refer to staff for further study, or 3) refer the matter to the next Board meeting agenda. |
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| Principal Rick Rauscher will showcase unique program offerings at Louise Van Meter Elementary School. |
| This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
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| Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Board member prior to the meeting for study. All items on the consent agenda will be approved with one motion which is not debatable and which requires unanimous vote for passage. If any member of the Board, the Superintendent, or the public so requests, an item shall be removed from the section and placed on the regular order of business following the approval of the consent agenda. |
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| The minutes for the Special Board meetings, February 10, 12, 27, 28, 2015 and the Regular Board meeting, February 24, 2015 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented. |
| It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented. |
Minutes 02_10_15, 031015
Minutes 02_12_15, 031015
Minutes 02_24_15, 031015
Minutes 02_27_15, 031015
Minutes 02_28_15, 031015
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| The warrant register for the month of February, 2015 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the warrant register for the payment of invoices for goods and services as presented. |
| It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the warrant register for the month of February, 2015 for the payment of invoices for goods and services as presented.
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February Warrant Register 03_10_15
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| The service contracts as of March 10, 2015 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts for the payment of services as presented. |
The following service contracts are requested by various departments and listed for your approval:
George Andrews
"Stage lighting services for Van Meter Elementary School play”
Contract Term: 03/18/15 – 03/29/15
Restricted – Gifts/Donations
$700
Andrew Pindar
"Sound services for Van Meter Elementary School play"
Contract Term: 03/19/15 – 03/29/15
Restricted – Gifts/Donations
$700
Todd Parr
"School presentations at Daves Avenue Elementary School”
Contract Term: 03/19/15 – 03/19/15
Restricted – Gifts/Donations
$1,500
Best Electric
"Temporary power installation for the Fisher Sports Complex”
Contract Term: 03/10/15 – 04/15/15
Restricted – Measure E Program
$19,385
Contract Amendments
Trans Bay Elevator Corp.
"Additional inspections and repairs for elevators”
Contract Term: 07/10/14 – 06/30/15
Restricted – Routine Restricted Maintenance
Amendment Amount: $3,200
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| The service contracts as of March 10, 2015 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts for the payment of services as presented. |
| Financial impact is outlined by each contract. |
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| The personnel report as of March 10, 2015 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the personnel report as presented. |
CERTIFICATED STAFF
Resignation
Joseph Applebaum, English Teacher (1.0 FTE ) at R. J. Fisher Middle School, has submitted his resignation effective June 4, 2015.
Charlotte Haefner, Resource Specialist (1.0 FTE) at R. J. Fisher Middle School, has submitted her resignation effective June 4, 2015.
Kirk Jennings, History Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R. J. Fisher Middle School, has submitted his resignation effective June 4, 2015.
Jenny Rose Jimenez, Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R. J. Fisher Middle School, has submitted her resignation effective June 4, 2015. |
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| It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve all actions as presented. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
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| It is recommended to raise the substitute pay rate from $122 to $135 for daily substitutes and $132 to $145 for long-term substitutes respectively. The effective date is March 16, 2015. This is an action item. |
| Santa Clara County has been experiencing a substitute teacher shortage during the 2014-15 school year. This shortage is affecting our ability to attract qualified substitute teachers. After researching substitute pay rates across the county, it is believed a pay increase is warranted and may assist the District in attracting an increased substitute pool, as well as, more qualified individuals. It is recommended to raise the substitute pay rate from $122 to $135 for daily substitutes and $132 to $145 for long-term substitutes respectively. The effective date will be March 16, 2015. |
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| It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the increase in the substitute pay rate as presented. |
| The financial impact is approximately $15,000. |
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| The SB 187 Comprehensive School Safety Plans are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the SB 187 Comprehensive School Safety Plans. |
| Individual schools in the District have reviewed and updated their Comprehensive School Safety Plans by the March 1, 2015 deadline. (Amended Ed. Codes 35294.1 and 35294.6) The District is now informing the Board of these Comprehensive School Safety Plans before the July 1, 2015 deadline. (Amended Ed. Code 35294.6) |
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| It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the SB 187 Comprehensive School Safety Plans as presented. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
BH School Safety Plan 2014-15, 3_10_15
DA School Safety Plan 2014-15, 3_10_15
LEX School Safety Plan 2014-15, 3_10_15
LVM School Safety Plan 2014-15, 3_10_15
RJF School Safety Plan 2014-15, 3_10_15
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| Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Howard Greenfield will present an overview of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to the Governing Board. The overview will include statutes, timelines, and general information regarding stakeholder input. No action will be taken. |
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Howard Greenfield will provide an overview of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The overview will include statutes, timelines, and general information. |
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| This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
LCAP Overview 3-10-15
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| Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will present the LGUSD Budget 2014-2015, Second Interim Report to the Governing Board as required by Education Code before its submission to the California Department of Education. This is an action item. |
The District is required to submit two reports to the Governing Board during each fiscal year. The first report (First Interim) shall cover the financial and budgetary status of the district for the period ending October 31, 2014. The second report (Second Interim) shall cover the period ending January 31, 2015. The District shall certify in writing within 45 days after the close of the period being reported whether or not the District is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and, based on current forecasts, the subsequent two fiscal years.
A positive certification is assigned if the district will be able to meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years. A qualified certification will be assigned to any district that may not meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years. A negative certification will be assigned to any district that will be unable to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year per Education Code Section 42131. |
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| It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the LGUSD Budget 2014-2015, Second Interim Report as presented. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
2nd Interim Narrative 031015
2nd Interim Presentation 031015
SACS Report 2nd Interim 031015
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| Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will present the Measure E update to the Governing Board as information. No action will be taken. |
| A verbal report will be provided on the progress of the Fisher Sports Complex and the closeout report from the Division of the State Architect for Lexington Elementary School. |
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| This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
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| Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will present a draft of the framework and position for overcrowding to the Governing Board for discussion. Staff seeks direction from the Board of Trustees regarding next steps. No action will be taken. |
| At the February 24, 2015 Board of Trustees Meeting staff presented an overview of the School Facilities Act-Government Code 65970-65981. The Board of Trustees requested a draft of a possible overcrowding application framework that can be submitted to the Town based on the School Facilities Act guidelines. |
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| This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
Framework for Overcrowding 031015
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| The Governing Board would like to reschedule the April 14, 2015 Regular Board meeting to April 13, 2015. The Los Gatos Town Council is holding a special meeting on April 14, 2015 to discuss the North 40. This is an action item. |
| The Governing Board would like to reschedule the April 14, 2015 Regular Board meeting to April 13, 2015. The Los Gatos Town Council is holding a special meeting on April 14, 2015 to discuss the North 40. |
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| It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board revise the 2014-2015 Board Meeting Schedule as follows; April 14, 2015 meeting rescheduled to April 13, 2015. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
BOT Meetings 2014_15 03_10_15
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| The Governing Board will elect representatives for the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly for Santa Clara County, Region 20. The delegates will serve two-year terms beginning April 1, 2015. This is an action item. |
| Ballots for the 2015 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election are due on or before March 16, 2015. The Los Gatos Union School District is part of the CSBA Region 20, and the Board as a whole must vote for no more than five candidates from the candidates on the following pages. Only one vote for any candidate is accepted. |
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| Only one ballot per Board will be accepted and must be signed by the Superintendent or Board Clerk. CSBA delegates serve two-year terms and there are usually two Delegate Assembly meetings each year. This item is for Board discussion and action. |
| There is no financial impact at this time. |
2015 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election 03_10_15
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| This information is provided to the Governing Board for discussion and planning purposes. Agenda items are subject to changes and modifications throughout the year. |
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| • Special Board Meeting – March 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
• Special Board Meeting, Study Session – April 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
• Regular Board Meeting – April 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
• Regular Board Meeting – May 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. |
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