REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD La Cañada USD March 14, 2017 7:00PM Round Building
4490 Cornishon Avenue
La Cañada, California
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Members from the community are free to speak on a specific item on the Agenda once the item is on the floor for discussion. The President will recognize any individual who wishes to speak. If you would like to speak on an item not on the agenda you are asked to complete a speaker request, located at the back of the room, and turn it in to the secretary. Please limit remarks to three (3) minutes. The President may limit discussion on each topic and each speaker if it appears that additional time is required to dispose of a particular concern or proposal. |
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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.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board review the SafeHomes Program presentation and engage in subsequent discussion providing direction to staff regarding any potential next steps for LCUSD’s future involvement. |
It is recommended that the Governing Board review the SafeHomes Program presentation and engage in subsequent discussion providing direction to staff regarding any potential next steps for LCUSD’s future involvement. |
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Sinnette |
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.
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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. |
R96-16-17
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Wendy Sinnette |
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.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Resolution 8-16-17 to Order Biennial Governing Board Election on November 7, 2017. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve Resolution 8-16-17 to Order Biennial Governing Board Election on November 7, 2017. |
Resolution 8-16-17 To Order Biennial Governing Board Election
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Davis |
It is recommended that the Governing Board declare and pass this resolution to reduce particular kinds of certificated service for the 2017-18 school year. |
The Governing Board is requested to present and approve this resolution to reduce particular kinds of certificated service for the 2017-18 school year. |
Resolution 9-16-17 Certificated Reduction in Particular Kinds of Service
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Davis |
It is recommended that the Governing Board declare and pass this resolution to reduce particular kinds of certificated service for the 2017-18 school year. |
The Governing Board is requested to present and approve this resolution to reduce particular kinds of certificated service for the 2017-18 school year. |
Resolution 10-16-17 Certificated Reduction in Particular Kinds of Service
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Sinnette |
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 There are no financial implications associated with this agenda item beyond those related to District Facilities Use Agreements for independent programs.
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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. |
AR 4135
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Wenn |
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.
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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. |
R93-16-17
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Evans |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Second Interim Financial Report for 2016-17, Second Reading. The Second Interim Report meets a positive certification.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Second Interim Financial Report for 2016-17, Second Reading. The Second Interim Report meets a positive certification.
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R92-16-17
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Wenn |
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 There are no financial implications associated with the recommended Board Policy revision.
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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. |
AR 6162.5
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Davis |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Personnel Report as presented. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
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Personnel Report 3-14-17 revised
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Davis |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the attached extra duty report. |
The Governing Board is requested to approved the extra duty report as presented. |
Extra Duty 3-14-17
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Sinnette |
ITEM
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SCHOOL
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DATES
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COST
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FUNDING SOURCE
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SUB CHARGED TO
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Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge, PA
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LCHS
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May 15 - May 19, 2017
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$1,615/student
$140,185 group
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Fundraising
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N/A
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It is recommended that the Governing Board approved the LCHS Special Activity to attend Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania May 15 - May 19, 2017. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity to attend Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania May 15 - May 19, 2017. |
R94-16-17
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Evans |
The Governing Board is requested to accept the Gifts to District as presented. |
R97-16-17
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Evans |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Purchase Order List 14-16-17 as presented. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve Purchase Order list 14-16-17. |
Purchase Order List 14-16-17
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Published: March 10, 2017, 12:33 PM
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