Background

The District hired LPA, an architecture firm, to do a Facilities Master Plan to assess capital needs in the years ahead. After several meetings with community members and district staff, the firm is developing the first draft of that plan. An update on the process will be presented at this Board meeting, and a Town Hall meeting is scheduled for January 23^rd, 2017 to share the draft with stakeholders.

Current Considerations

This report will reflect the input LPA has received to date. Based on that input, initial recommendations are being developed. These recommendations are intended to provide guidance for a capital improvement plan that will assist the district in meeting its educational goals from a facilities standpoint in the years ahead.

Financial Implications

This report contains no fiscal implications. It is an update only, and future fiscal implications will be based on any actions the Board pursues after the plan is completed.

This is a progress report on the process of the Facilities Master Plan. At this time no action is required.

This is a progress report on the process of the Facilities Master Plan. At this time no action is required.

Background

During the past two years, LCHS Math department members have been reviewing a variety of instructional materials and communicating their findings to site administration.  They have come to a conclusion that one of the textbooks, McGraw Hill-Glencoe: Algebra 2, Common Core Edition, meets the needs of our students and teachers.     

Current Considerations

The high school math department members have reviewed a variety of textbooks during the past two years and have decided upon:

McGraw Hill-Glencoe: Algebra 2, Common Core Edition for LC Math 3/LC Math 3 Advanced courses

The textbook will be available for interested parents and community members to review at the District Office from January 10 through March 14, 2017. 

Financial Implications

We anticipate $46,000 - $50,000 for a 2017-18 LC Math 3/LC Math 3 Advanced textbook adoption.  

This is a First Reading item.  It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the adoption of McGraw Hill-Glencoe: Algebra 2, Common Core Edition for LC Math 3/LC Math 3 Advanced courses.   

This is a First Reading item.  It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the adoption of McGraw Hill-Glencoe: Algebra 2, Common Core Edition for LC Math 3/LC Math 3 Advanced courses.   

Background

At the annual organizational meeting in December the Governing Board approved the Board meeting dates for 2017. A calendar conflict was discovered for the February 21, 2017 meeting date.

Current Considerations

In order to resolve the calendar conflict, it is requested that the Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Governing Board meeting be changed to Wednesday, February 15, 2017. 

Financial Implications

There is no additional cost to the District with this request.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the change in Board meeting dates from Tuesday, February 21, 2017 to Wednesday, February 15, 2017. 

The Governing Board is requested to approve the change in Board meeting dates from Tuesday, February 21, 2017 to Wednesday, February 15, 2017. 

Background

The District hired LPA, an architecture firm, to do a Facilities Master. There are also services that may be needed separate from the agreement related to the Facilities Master Plan. In order to have professional consultation on potential projects within the district, this additional services aspect is being submitted to the Board for a first read. The intent is to have in place an agreement that will provide guidance and recommendations for improvements separate from our Facilities Master Plan.

Current Considerations

This La Cañada Unified School District receives extensive support from families and community members. Often this support is to improve our facilities. With these improvements there can be architectural elements that require professional consultation. These topics may involve structural, ventilation, access issues, or other topics. The expertise of an architectural firm will help inform decisions on how to best move forward with desired improvements.

Financial Implications

The contract is not to exceed $20,000 in fees for services. The hourly rates are included as reference for the agreement.

This is a first read. Please provide any direction related to this contract prior to the second read.

This is a first read. The Governing Board is requested to provide any direction related to this contract prior to the second read.

Background

Since the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, Assistance League of Flintridge has sponsored a summer school program for La Cañada area students.  The program has provided a wide range of courses and has continued to grow during the past 30 plus years.  The Assistance League of Flintridge summer program now provides enrichment classes in grades 1 - 8. 

Current Considerations

The 2017 agreement for Assistance League of Flintridge Summer School program is being submitted for approval.  Assitance League of Flintridge classes are open to grades 1 through 8 and will be for five weeks. 

Paradise Canyon Elementary will serve as the elementary summer school site.  LCHS is the site for the 7-8 programs.

The original contract amount for the roofing project at Paradise Canyon was $88,980.00

Background

The La Cañada Unified School District must maintain a healthy, safe, clean and dry working and learning environment for its students and staff.  The foundations outside the staff work room at the La Cañada Elementary School and near the 700 Conference Room at the La Canada High School are subject to leaking from the foundations and walls that are below the exterior grade.

Current Considerations

Last June we advertised these jobs to bid to Stone Roofing, Reycrest Waterproofing and Best Waterproofing.

Only Best Waterproofing submitted a bid on June 7, 2016 which was $94,760.00.

We then solicited a bids from WTI General Services on July 6, 2016.  They submitted not to exceed bids that total $49,500.00.

Financial Implications

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.

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

Background

The Williams legislature and the Valenzuela lawsuit settlement require a school district to use its uniform complaint process to help identify and resolve any deficiencies related to: instructional materials, teacher vacancy or misassignment, facilities and CAHSEE intensive instructional and services.

Current Considerations

Los Angeles County school districts are required to report on a quarterly basis to LACOE whether or not complaints have been received. The district received no Williams Uniform Complaints.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact for the district.