Background

In this past Spring, the Governing Board established the Safety and Security Task Force dedicated to the assessment and exploration of student, staff, and school safety needs. The committee met once during the 2017-18 school year and five working subcommittees were formed shortly thereafter. The subcommittee topics include: campus safety, training, wellness and communication, traffic and parking, and LCHS open vs. closed campus review. Over the summer, three of these subcommittees have met and engaged in various levels of planning and implementation.  

Current Considerations

The summer work of the three active subcommittees will be shared. This will include traffic and parking, campus safety, and professional development/training. Plans are in place for staff training on the teacher buyback day, site assessments have taken place, and visioning about traffic flow has occurred. Along with committee meetings, district staff have attended trainings on threat assessment and simulations hosted by JPL, Orange County Sheriff’s, and the FBI in order to improve policies and procedures related to campus safety. It is important to note the great need to be responsive community demand for updated and increased safety measures, while taking a balanced approach to ensure the plans and actions meet the objectives set forth in Measure LC and the facilities master plan.  

Financial Implications

Measure LC has provisions for safety and security which can support outcomes from the committee work done this year. At this time, the access control system for LCHS is open for bid. All proposed work will be vetted by the committee, district staff, and Governing Board.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the presentation and engage in a discussion providing direction to staff related to the Task Force in preparation for the opening of the 2018-19 school year.

The Governing Board is requested to review the presentation and engage in a discussion providing direction to staff related to the Task Force in preparation for the opening of the 2018-19 school year.

Background 

The Facilities Master Plan identifies several safety and security projects at each of the school sites to be constructed as part of Measure LCF Bond Program.  At its meeting on April 9, 2018, the Board approved an agreement with LPA to prepare studies of fencing options at each elementary site. Consistent with guiding principles of the Facilities Master Plan, the design intent of the project is to improve safety and security for student and staff while maintaining a welcoming presence to the community. 

Current Considerations 

This presentation is to share with the Board the current concepts for fencing at each elementary site. The studies address elements relating to topography, ADA requirements, and campus access at drop off, pick up, and during the school day. LPA will present initial plans for the Board to review and to inform its decision making on whether to move forward with plans for perimeter fencing at LCUSD elementary sites. 

Financial Implications

It is recommended that the Governing Board review and discuss the current fencing proposals and provide direction for next steps in the process.

The Governing Board is requested to review and discuss the current fencing proposals and provide direction for next steps in the process.

BACKGROUND

Law requires districts to hold a public hearing and to certify that the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for each student or will have prior to the end of the fiscal year.  The textbooks and/or instructional materials are to be consistent with the curriculum standards/frameworks and adoption cycle established by the state board.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

Each site submits textbook and instructional material requests to the district's curriculum office, which in turn uses state textbook funds to order state adopted instructional materials as appropriate for each student in the district. In addition, sites also use categorical funds to finance any additional requests not covered by state funds.  Each student has an individual copy of the adopted textbooks K-12. 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All requests for basic instructional materials have been funded by the amount allocated for the 2018-2019 school year.  Supplemental texts have been and will continue to be covered as funds allow. 

BACKGROUND 

The LCHS Advanced Placement Government teacher and faculty members of the Social Science department have evaluated textbooks at the start of the 2018 school year to be used for the newly redesigned Advanced Placement United States Government course.  After reviewing several textbooks, the teachers have selected American Government - Roots and Reform, 13th edition, published by Pearson, 2017. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS 

LCHS Social Science teachers reviewed Advanced Placement United States Government textbooks and decided upon: 

American Government - Roots and Reform, 13th edition, Pearson, 2017  

This textbook is a College Board approved textbook and addresses the thematic redesign of the AP United States government course. The book will be available for interested parents and community members to review at the District Office from August 29, 2018 to November 16, 2018.   

FINANCIAL IMPACT 

The cost of this adoption is not to exceed $29,000.00

BACKGROUND 

A new course, Introduction to Sewing and Design, will be added to the elective offerings for 7th grade students at LCHS. Based upon the recommendation of the LCHS administration and faculty, Introduction to Sewing and Design is an eight to ten week course that is part of the Exploratory Arts elective wheel and is one of five topics that 7th grade students will rotate through across the academic year. In future academic years, the 7/8 faculty and administration anticipates the Explorative Arts elective wheel to have only four topics included in it, thus making the course in future years ten weeks in duration.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

Please see the attached course description for Introduction to Sewing and Design.  

FINANCIAL IMPACT 

The financial impact will be in ongoing professional development of teachers and additional supplemental materials and equipment as determined by the 7/8 faculty and administration.

Background 

The District is a member of the Schools Linked for Insurance Management Joint Powers Authority. This JPA works with Keenan and Associates to provide coverage for our Workers’ Compensation program. District Employees are covered for Workers’ Compensation. This resolution will allow our volunteers to also be covered in the event they have an injury. 

Current Considerations

The District has many volunteers who support our schools. This resolution will provide coverage for them in the event there is an injury in the course of their volunteer duties. This will simplify support services in the event a volunteer is hurt while taking part in a school activity. 

Financial Implications 

There are no direct costs to the adoption of this Resolution. Injuries incurred by any volunteers would be factored into the determination of our rates based on the experience factor for the District overall.

It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt this resolution to provide workers’ compensation coverage to volunteer personnel.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt Resolution 3-18-19 to provide workers’ compensation coverage to volunteer personnel.

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

BACKGROUND

The District has utilized the services of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo for over fifteen years on an as needed basis.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS 

This law firm has provided the district with knowledgeable advice and information and the district would like to continue to retain their services.  This renewal shall be effective August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

A purchase order is opened annually with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo for legal services and is budgeted for the current year.

It is recommended that the Governing Board authorize staff to renew the contract with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for legal services for 2018-19.