Background

Each year, the District is required by the State of California (Education Code Sections 41020-41020.8) to conduct an independent audit of all funds and activities under the control of the Governing Board.  The audit report must be submitted to the State by December 15 of each year and presented to the Governing Board by January 31.

Current Considerations

Since an audit is conducted under state direction and auditors report directly to the State Controller's Office, the appropriate Governing Board action is to receive and accept the audit report. Approval of the audit is a function of the Office of the State Controller.

Financial Impact

The audit cost of $30,500 was included in the budget for the fiscal year 2015-16.

Background

Career Technical Education (CTEiG) incentive grant is offered financial support towards high school courses offering academic and technical training for career and post-secondary education. The grant focuses on course in 15 industries such as Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Health Science and Medical Technology, Engineering and Architecture, Marketing Sales and Service, and Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation. Last year, the LCHS administration successfully applied for the grant and have begun the process of implementing the award through the introduction of a new television broadcast course, capital improvements, supplies, and professional development. Current CTE courses are also beneficiaries.

Current Considerations

Ian McFeat, Principal of La Cañada High School, will present on the career and technical education program outlook including current and future courses, financial considerations, challenges and areas of growth, and CTE grant terms and conditions.

Financial Implications

The initial grant award was $237,263. The conditions of the grant are that matching dollars awarded proportional dollar for dollar match for funding received as follow:  $1 to $1 ratio for year 1, $1.50 to $1 for year 2, and $2 to $1 for year 3. After receiving the grant, an additional $206,159 was awarded due to unclaimed grant dollars. Presently, LCHS has matched $272,669.92, but has a capacity to match up to $419,235.92 for year one funds. It must be noted that any programs started will have ongoing costs that will outlive the grant. Considerations must be made to budget for refreshing equipment. Future grants may be available and will be applied for when possible.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the presentation, and engage in questions and discussion.

The Governing Board is requested to review the presentation, and engage in questions and discussion.

BACKGROUND

LCHS math department members and administrators have been working with District consultant Heather Dallas to create two new courses aligned with the Common Core State Standards.  Last year LC Math 1 and LC Math 1 Advanced courses were introduced to our students.  This year we have added LC Math 2 and LC Math 2 Advanced and next year we would like to add two new courses to the offerings.  The administration reviews all proposed new courses and is making a recommendation to add these two new courses to our offerings.   

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

 Please see attached course description for the following potential new courses:

             LC Math 3;

            LC Math 3 Advanced.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial impact will be in instructional material acquisition.  Staff will be compensated to design instructional materials and assessments for these two courses.  Staffing will come from the overall staffing allotment.  Once a school year has been confirmed for a district-wide math series adoption, new textbooks will be purchased for these courses.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the attached course descriptions.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the attached course descriptions.

Background

The Governing Board has adopted policies related to District employees choosing to tutor for remuneration and/or rent District facilities to run programs independent of the District.

Current Considerations

Recently there have been public questions related to these practices.  In response, Governing Board members in Agenda Planning directed that these Board Policies be reviewed in Open Session.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications associated with this agenda item beyond those related to District Facilities Use Agreements for independent programs.

It is recommended the Governing Board review the Board Policies and engage in subsequent discussion.

The Governing Board is requested to review the Board Policies and engage in subsequent discussion.

Background 

Education Code Section 17620 provides for the collection and expenditure of fees based upon new residential and commercial/industrial construction. The district's justification for collection of these "Developer Fees" lies in its need for modernization, as well as some new construction and reconstruction due to growth and adjustment in program needs.

 Note:  The Governing Board, at its meeting on December 9, 2014 adopted Resolution 7-14-15 which established Developer Fee assessments (based on guidelines of the State Allocation Board/SAB) at $3.36 per square foot for residential construction of more than 500 square feet and $0.54 per square foot for commercial/industrial construction.  These fees were effective February 8, 2015.

Current Considerations

The following information provides an overview of the Developer Fee revenue and project expenditures for the previous five years:  

 Projects supported by Developer Fee Revenue:

• Additional Class for P.E. capacity at La Canada High School
• Technology Infrastructure
• Modernization Planning/Consultation/Construction 
• Wireless Infrastructure upgrade

Financial Implications

This report is for informational purposes and has no financial implications beyond those previously reported.

Background

The College Readiness Block Grant is established for the purposes of providing California’s high school students, particularly unduplicated pupils as defined in Education Code (EC) sections 42238.01 and 42238.02, additional supports to increase the number who enroll at institutions of higher education and complete an undergraduate degree within four years.  As a condition of receiving funds, school districts must develop a plan describing how funds will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils to ensure college readiness and include information on how it aligns with the LEA’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).  Schools can spend the funds through 2018-19. 

Current Considerations

LCUSD has developed a plan that explains how these grant funds will be increasing services provided to our unduplicated pupils to ensure college readiness.  Some of the services are also mentioned on LCUSD’s LCAP plan.  We will report to the California Department of Education (CDE) by January 1, 2017 on how we will measure the impact of the funds received on our unduplicated pupils’ access and matriculation to higher education. 

Financial Implications

For LCUSD, the College Readiness Block Grant allocation is about $75,000.  The funds will be spent on services to ensure college readiness of our unduplicated pupils within the next few years with some flexibility for adjustments. 

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the College Readiness Block Grant plan. 

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the College Readiness Block Grant plan.

Background

It is important to continually review and update the District’s Board Policies in order to stay on top of changing state requirements and/or District needs.

Current Considerations

As part of this continual review, the District has the following policy revisions for the Board’s consideration:      

These policy revisions reflect current law and have been developed in consultation with District’s Council.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications associated with the recommended Board Policy revisions.

Background

Proposition 39, a voter approved initiative at the November 2012 statewide general election, provides for annual transfers from the General Fund to the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund for a period of five years, 2013-14 through 2017-18. Proposition 39 funds will be provided to local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve energy efficiency and create clean energy jobs. The California Energy Commission (CEC) must approve an LEA's energy project expenditure plan before the California Department of Education (CDE) may disburse funds.

Current Considerations

In consideration of the size of the project and the requirements to meet certain guideline to insure continued funding from Prop 39, it is the request of Business and Maintenance & Operations to award the contract of consultant to Cumming Construction Management, Inc to develop, plan, and implement the energy efficient program for the District. This contract will continue their work through the last two years of the project.

Financial Implications

Prop 39 provides funds for consolation, development and management of the energy project expenditure plan.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the attached contract with Cumming Construction Management Inc., as Consultant for the Energy Project Expenditure Plan for La Canada Unified School District.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the attached contract with Cumming Construction Management Inc., as Consultant for the Energy Project Expenditure Plan for La Canada Unified School District.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Personnel Report as presented.

Background

Each year it is necessary for the Governing Board to adopt a resolution regarding the reimbursement of expenses incurred by members of the Governing Board. 

Current Considerations

Adoption of the resolution allows the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Governing Board members that have received prior approval.

Financial Impact

The resolution includes reimbursement for necessary and actual expenses incurred while performing services at the direction of the Governing Board.

Background

Annually, it is necessary for the Governing Board to authorized district employees to sign for contracts, reports, leases, data processing, etc., which have been approved by the Governing Board.

The Governing Board also designates agents to approve projects included in the Consolidated application (SDE100) and grants from the Federal Office of Education, Health, and Welfare and the California Department of Education.

Current Considerations

Attached please find Signature Authorization Resolution 7-16-17 and Certificate of Signatures to be in effect December 7, 2016 to December 31, 2017.

Financial Impact

None.

Background 

In December of each year, the Governing Board sets the Governing Board meeting calendar for the following year.

Current Considerations

Attached is the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through January 2018.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact on the District for adopting the meeting calendar.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through January 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through January 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity to attend the Santa Ynez Wrestling Tournament January 13-15, 2017 in Santa Ynez, California.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity to attend the Girls Water Polo Tournament of Champions January 12-14, 2017 in Santa Barbara, California.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Stanford Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament in Stanford, California February 11-13, 2017. 

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS request to attend the 2017 California Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament in Berkeley, CA February 17 - February 21, 2017.

The Governing Board is requested to ratify the LCHS Special Activity to attend CIF State Cross Country in Fresno, California Friday, November 25 - Saturday, November 26, 2016.