Background

The LCUSD Governing Board has made student safety and wellness a local priority as established in the Local Control Accountability Plan and the goals of the District’s Cabinet and Leadership Team.

Current Considerations

The Governing Board has directed staff to investigate opportunities to educate families regarding tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use in our student community and to seek their partnership in establishing clear expectations of “no use” of these substances by minors.  The LCF Community Prevention Council’s SafeHomes Program presents one opportunity for such a partnership.

Financial Implication

There are no financial impacts associated with the Governing Board’s review and discussion of the presentation on the SafeHomes Program by Will Moffit from the LCF Community Prevent Council.

BACKGROUND

In order to assess the feasibility of a successful bond measure, the District has contracted the services of Charles Heath from TBWB Strategies.  Mr. Heath was instrumental in guiding the effective outcomes of both the 2009 and 2014 Parcel Tax Campaigns.

Mr. Heath, along with Tim McLarney from True North Research, have conducted a bond renewal feasibility survey and an analysis of its results.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

The purpose of the survey is to determine if a bond measure is feasible; identify how to create a measure consistent with community priorities; and gather information needed for communications and outreach.  Mr. Heath and Mr. McLarney will present the findings of the survey to the Governing Board.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The financial considerations are contained in the contract with TBWB Strategies which was approved by the Governing Board at a prior meeting.

It is recommended that the Governing Board hear the Bond Feasibility Survey presentation and engage in subsequent discussion, providing direction regarding next steps as appropriate.

It is recommended that the Governing Board hear the Bond Feasibility Survey presentation and engage in subsequent discussion, providing direction regarding next steps as appropriate.

Background 

Pursuant to Education Code Section 5000, elections will be held on November 7, 2017, to elect members to governing boards in most Los Angeles County school districts.

Current Considerations 

The terms of Governing Board Members Kaitzer Puglia, Dan Jeffries, and David Sagal are expiring and those seats are to be filled by election on November 7, 2017.

Financial Implications

The costs of the election will be shared with other entities having elections at that time.  The cost to the District is estimated to be approximately $100,000.

Background

The Governing Board has adopted policies related to District employees choosing to rent District facilities to run summer programs or prep courses independent of the District.  Recently there have been public questions related to these practices.  In response to concerns, Governing Board members directed that the relevant Board Policies be reviewed in open session.

Current Considerations

Following the recent review of the relevant Board Policies it was requested that staff develop a related Administrative Regulation to establish guidelines in order to clearly enumerate the separateness of these programs from the District.  Administrative Regulations are approved by the Superintendent and do not require Board action or approval, but to promote transparency the AR is being brought to the Governing Board for discussion and to solicit feedback.

Financial Implications

It is recommended the Governing Board review the draft Administrative Regulation and engage in subsequent discussion.

It is recommended the Governing Board review the draft Administrative Regulation and engage in subsequent discussion.

Background

During the past three years, LCHS 7/8 Math department members have been reviewing a variety of instructional materials and communicating their findings to site and district administration.  At the end of last school year, the 6th grade teachers chose to adopt Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Math in Focus.  This raised interest in 7th and 8th grade teachers to add Math in Focus to their list of materials to review.  Upon review and consideration, they recommend Math in Focus for 7/8 students.

Current Considerations

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

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Math in Focus for 7th and 8th grade math courses.

K-8 grade parents have been given the opportunity to review the materials and provide input to the 7/8 teachers and administrators.  The recommended textbook will be available for interested parents and community members to review at the District Office from March 14 through may 26, 2017.

Financial Implications

We anticipate $75,000 - $80,000 for a 2017-18 math adoption.

This is a first reading item.  It is recommended that the Governing Board review and discuss the adoption of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Math in Focus for 7th and 8th grade math courses.

This is a first reading item.  It is recommended that the Governing Board review and discuss the adoption of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Math in Focus for 7th and 8th grade math courses.

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.   

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

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity to attend Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania May 15 - May 19, 2017.