Background

A sister city relationship is a long-term, cooperative relationship between two cities in different countries through which cultural, educational, business, and technical exchanges take place.  It is formalized when two mayors (or highest elected/appointed officials) sign a memorandum of understanding establishing a sister city relationship.

Current Considerations

Recently the City of La Canada Flintridge supported the newly formed LCF Sister Cities Association, providing leadership and start-up funding.  The City also agreed to fund a scholarship to the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit in July.  The four students selected to attend the Youth Leadership Summit will interact with other high school students from around the world.  The presentation tonight will inform the Governing Board about the program.  Additionally, because a chief component of the Sister Cities program is an educational exchange, the opportunity exists to identify possibilities for LCUSD’s support or involvement for the benefit of its students.

Financial Implication

There are no financial impacts associated with the Governing Board’s review and discussion of the Sister Cities presentation.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the Sister Cities presentation and engage in subsequent discussion providing direction to staff regarding any potential next steps for LCUSD’s involvement.

The Governing Board is requested to review the Sister Cities presentation and engage in subsequent discussion providing direction to staff regarding any potential next steps for LCUSD’s involvement.

Background

Approaching the end of the 2015-16 school year prompts the need to reflect on the movements, successes, and challenges associated with technology integration. In closing the year, thoughts about internal updates and upgrades naturally occur, but it is also important to look to the horizon and see what is coming next and trending in education.

Current Considerations

Jamie Lewsadder, the Director of Technology, will present on the emerging trends in education across the country. Because it is so easy to focus on the next great app, device, movement, or experience, this presentation hopes to ground the trends in a realistic outlook for what is worth exploration or what is simply important to have on the radar. A full resource list accompanies is present in the slide deck for further reading.

Financial Implications

BACKGROUND

Staff members create new courses in consultation with their department chairperson.  The administration reviews all proposed new courses and is making a recommendation to add this course to our offerings. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

 Please see attached course description for Korean 4 Honors.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial impact will be in instructional material acquisition.  Staffing will come from the overall staffing allotment. 

This is a First Reading item.  This item will come back for approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board Meeting.  It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the attached course description.

BACKGROUND

LCHS and District administrators and a science teacher have been researching and learning about Project Lead the Way and have created a new course, Introduction to  Design based on this program.  Teacher training and interviews with teachers currently teaching this course in other districts have been conducted and funding has been secured to bring this course to LCHS students.  The administration is making a recommendation to add this course to our offerings. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

A new course, Introduction to Design-Project Lead the Way, will be added to the offerings during the 2016-17 school year. 

Please see attached course description for Introduction to Design-Project Lead the Way.   

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial impact will be in registration with Project Lead the Way, materials acquisition for this course, and infrastructure upgrades to support this course and those that will follow in the Engineering pathway. We are grateful to the La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation for fundraising for this course at their annual Gala.  Staffing will come from the overall staffing allotment.

This is a First Reading item.  This item will come back at the next meeting for approval. 

The Governing Board is requested to approve the attached course description at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting.

A resolution to reduce particular kinds of service was presented to the Governing Board at the March 8, 2016 meeting to reduce 0.2 FTE of the culinary arts teaching sections and 0.8 FTE of the arts (ceramics) teaching sections, all based on the decline of projected enrollment in these subject areas in school year 2016-17.

Based on further study and review of enrollment numbers since that time, the District has determined that the necessary enrollment numbers for culinary arts have been reached to maintain the 0.8 FTE in culinary arts, and therefore it is now being recommended that the reduction of the 0.2 FTE in culinary arts be rescinded.

Further study of the projected enrollment numbers for arts (ceramics) have confirmed that only a 0.6 FTE reduction is necessary.  Therefore this resolution is recommending the actuation of a reduction of 0.6 FTE in arts (ceramics) for the 2016-17 school year.

Background
Annually, the State of California proclaims one week in May to be Classified School Employee Week to give special recognition to classified employees.

Current Considerations
This year, California public schools have been asked to set aside May 15-21, 2016, as Classified School Employee Week to honor their classified employees.

Financial Implications
There are no costs associated with this resolution.

Background

 For more than thirty years, the state of California has proclaimed one day in May to be Day of the Teacher to bring attention to California teachers for their fine work and dedication.  In 1982, a California law was passed calling for the Day of the Teacher to be observed the second Wednesday in May each year.

Current Considerations

California public schools have been asked to set aside May 11, 2016, as Day of the Teacher to honor their teachers.  In an effort to express the District’s sincere appreciation of its entire certificated staff, it is being requested that the Governing Board declare May 9 -13, 2016 as the Week of the Teacher. 

Financial Implications

There are no costs associated with this

Background

The District has conducted annual surveys of students in grades 4 – 12, parents, certificated staff and classified staff since April of 2012.  The 2016 survey results have been received by the District and will be published for community review following this presentation.  The surveys inventory perception data regarding instructional program and delivery, support services, facilities, communication, administration, etc. at both the District and site-levels.

Current Considerations

The Governing Board’s initial direction to staff in 2011 to conduct the annual surveys built upon its core value to further communication and transparency with all La Canada Unified School District stakeholders and to ensure informed stewardship based upon data and input from students, staff and parents.  The survey results are used to inform the Superintendent’s goals, Local Control and Accountability Plan development, and provide data to site leaders in planning school initiatives and assessing program needs.  Teachers have received student survey data and will use it as a metric to inform professional practice. 

Financial Implications

The costs of associated with conducting the comprehensive survey program in 2016 were approximately $13,000 paid to Panorama Ed.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the presentation of the survey data, engage in subsequent discussion, and provide staff feedback and/or direction based on the findings.

The Governing Board is requested to review the presentation of the survey data, engage in subsequent discussion, and provide staff feedback and/or direction based on the findings.

Background

The turf field at the football stadium was installed in 2003. After sixteen years of extensive use it is in need of replacement. In order to assure safe and functional facilities the field will be replaced this summer. A Field Replacement Committee was formed and met multiple times since December to assess options and recommend direction. This proposal addresses the turf replacement. This includes the installation and materials. The materials will consist of an impact pad below the turf, the turf material (or grass), and the infill. The infill is a material called Zeofill. The proposal also includes graphic elements such as logos and field markings. The costs for this portion of the project are $728,697.02. The agreement for resurfacing of the track will be a separate item, and there will also be work done through purchase orders. All costs will be paid from Fund 40.0. The work will occur between May 30 and August 1.

Current Considerations

 This is a California Multiple Award Schedules bid (CMAS). CMAS is a piggy-backable contract that allows districts to use a state-wide contract in the purchasing process.

Financial Implications

 The turf installation portion of the field project is estimated to be $728,697.02. Fund 40.0 will be the source for payment.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the WBA Championship in Clovis, California, Friday, November 18 - Sunday, November 20, 2016. 

The Governing Board is requested to approved the LCHS Special Activity request to attend Marching Band Camp at Cal Poly in Pomona, Ca - Tuesday, August 9 - Friday, August 12, 2016.

Background

The Facility Use Fee Schedule is reviewed on an annual basis.

Current Considerations

Beginning July 1, 2016, it is proposed that the current Facility Use fee schedule be increased by three percent (3.0%) as outlined in the attached fee schedule.

Background:

The roofing project at Crestview/Oak Grove proceeded with few delays or difficulties.  The plans were detailed and specific, however, as work progressed there were items that needed additional work.  These discoveries resulted in a change order for the project.

Current Considerations:

Additional labor was needed for Saturday work in order to remove the roof near the day care and new roof installation on the same day, so as not to disrupt the operations and children of day care.

Financial Implications:

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the change order for the Crestview/Oak Grove roofing project.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the change order for the Crestview/Oak Grove roofing project.