Background

Pursuant to Education Code (EC) 32280 every school in California is required to develop a comprehensive School Safety Plan to address safety concerns identified through a systematic planning process.  A School Site Council or safety planning committee shall review and update the plan.  Each school shall report on the status of its plan I the annual School Accountability Report Card.

Current Considerations

The plans explain how each site has addressed the required key components.  All plans were approved by the School Site Councils to which community members, representatives from LCTA, CSEA, PTA, and student government were invited. We continue to follow the requirements as set forth in the categorical requirements, however, the categorical funding no longer exists under the new Local Control Funding Formula.  Components of the plans (as per Ed Code 32282) include the following:

1. Assessment of the current status of the school or school-related crimes
2. Child Abuse reporting procedures
3. Disaster procedure, routing and emergency
4. Policies related to suspension, expulsion, or mandatory expulsion and other school designated serious acts which would lead to suspension or expulsion
5. Procedures regarding teacher notification of dangerous students pursuant to EC 49079
6. Sexual harassment policy pursuant to EC 212.5
7. Provisions of any school wide dress code established pursuant to EC 35183
8. Procedures for safe ingress and egress to and from school
9. A safe and orderly environment conducive to learning
10. Rules and procedures pursuant to Chapter 1.2 of Title 15 of the Penal Code
11. Hate crime reporting procedures pursuant to Chapter 1.2 of Title 115 of the Penal Code

The plans will be in effect for the 2017-2018 school year.

Financial Implications

There is  no financial impact to approving the School Safety Plans.

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 June 27, 2017 meeting date.

Current Considerations

In order to resolve the calendar conflict, it is requested that the June 27, 2017 Governing Board meeting be changed to June 20, 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 June 27, 2017 to June 20, 2017. 

The Governing Board is requested to approve the change in Board meeting dates June 27, 2017 to June 20, 2017. 

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 revision for the Board’s consideration:      

BP 6162.5    Instruction: Student Assessment

This policy revision reflects a change in LCUSD’s online grading system.                 

Financial Implications

It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the recommended Board Policy revision.   

It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the recommended Board Policy revision.   

Background

Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are to provide English language learners with challenging curriculum and instruction that develop proficiency in English as readily and effectively as possible. LEAs are also required to establish local reclassification to fluent English policies and procedures based on four criteria: assessment of English language proficiency using an objective assessment instrument; participation of the student’s classroom teacher and any other certificated staff with direct responsibility for teaching or placement decisions; parent/guardian opinion and consultation; student performance on an objective assessment of basic skills in English that shows whether the student is performing at or near grade level. Recent changes in state and district assessments necessitates revisions to the current BP 6174. Additionally, the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) compelled other updates.

Current Considerations

BP 6174 – Education for English Language Learners has been revised. Reclassification multiple measures at each grade span include all four criteria required by the state. The assessments considered and cut points required vary by grade span based on the availability and appropriateness of the assessments at those grade levels. BP 6174 has been updated to include the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) English language arts results from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) system in grades 4-9 and 12. Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments replace the Informal Reading Inventory in grade 1 – 3. The District Writing Assessment results will continue to be considered at the elementary level. In grades 7-12, the ELD Writing Assessment and academic grades are two other multiple measures that have been consistent with past practices. The California English Language Development Test (CELDT) cut points remain the same with the exception that first and second graders must achieve an Early Advanced score in all sub scores. The ELD Progress Report results, completed by the English teacher, will be required in all grades as well as parent/guardian opinion and consultation.

Other revisions are also included for Governing Board consideration.

Financial Implications

The number of English learners varies from year to year due to incoming students and students exiting the program. These revisions are consistent with our current practices.

Background

Under new law (SB 1029), any district or county office of education that proposes to issue debt (bonds, notes, certificates of participation or other debt) will be required to certify that it has adopted a policy with specified components also demonstrating that the proposed debt issuance is consistent with that policy. The certification has to be filed with the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission (CDIAC) as part of the Report of Proposed Debt Issuance, at least 30 days prior to the sale of any debt issue.

Current Considerations

Currently there is not a Debt Management Policy within LCUSD. This new requirement compiles many of the laws and regulations related to debt issues, and BP3470 consolidates them into the Debt Management Policy. As the District moves into the final stages of the facilities master plan, there will be a need to look at funding sources to implement the capital improvements within that plan. Debt issuance will be one funding option. The current law now requires that a Debt Management Policy be in place before any new debt is issued.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications from this policy which would impact the current costs of issuing debt.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt BP 3470 as presented.

Background

The lease agreement for the stadium field was established when the original artificial turf was installed. There have been multiple amendments to the document over the years. At present Los Angeles Premier Futbol Club (LAPFC) is the user group associated with the lease, and it is set to expire in 2018. After replacing the turf last summer, an interest arose from the District and LAPFC to reconsider the existing lease.

Current Considerations

The existing lease currently generates very little revenue for the remainder of its life. Bringing it to a close and extending it in the form of a license through June 30, 2020 will generate revenues to that will help with the replacement of the turf at the end of its lifespan. The current recommendation from District counsel is to enter into a license agreement versus a lease. The property will be used by the La Cañada High School programs. It is not surplus property. For this primary reason a license agreement was the recommended document. The new license will supersede the current lease, and increased revenues will begin now rather than in 2018. There will be an annual inflation adjustment to index costs and help address future construction increases.

Financial Implications

The license will end the current agreement with Los Angeles Premier Futbol Club and create an agreement that will generate $3,000 per month with an inflation index annually. The agreement will go through June 30, 2020.

The Governing Board is requested to approve entering into a license agreement with Los Angeles Premier Futbol Club.

The Governing Board is requested to approve entering into a license agreement with Los Angeles Premier Futbol Club.

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