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Regular Board Meeting
Ukiah USD
November 14, 2019 6:30PM
Boardroom 511 S. Orchard Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482 Open Session 4:30 pm; Closed Session 4:31 pm; Open Session 6:30 pm

A. OPENING ITEMS (4:30 PM) (Procedural Item)
A.1. Call to Order (Procedural Item)
A.2. Roll Call (Procedural Item)
A.3. Public Comment Regarding Closed Session Items (Procedural Item)
B. CLOSED SESSION (Procedural Item)
B.1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (GC 54957) (Procedural Item)
B.2. Hearing to Consider/Deliberations Regarding the Expulsion of Student(s) (EC 48918(c)) (Procedural Item)
B.3. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to GC 54956.9(b): 2 cases (Procedural Item)
B.4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (GC 54957.6): Negotiator: Nicole Glentzer, Ellie Austin. Employee Organizations: Ukiah Teachers’ Assn. (UTA) and California School Employees’ Assn. (CSEA) (Procedural Item)
B.5. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: Nicole Glentzer Unrepresented Employee(s): Certificated Management / Classified Management / Confidential Employees (Action Item)
B.6. Public Employee Employment (GC 54957): Paraprofessional, Maintenance/Operations, Transportation, and other Classified unit positions; Certificated unit positions; Confidential positions; Management positions; Co-Curricular/Extra Duty positions (Procedural Item)
B.7. Consideration of Certificated Leave of Absence (G.C. 54957) (Procedural Item)
B.8. Consideration of Classified Leave of Absence (G.C. 54957) (Procedural Item)
C. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS (6:30 PM) (Procedural Item)
C.1. Reconvene in Open Session (Procedural Item)
C.2. Flag Salute (Procedural Item)
C.3. Report Out from Closed Session (Procedural Item)
C.4. Approval of the Agenda (Procedural Item)
C.5. Student Advisor Report (Procedural Item)
C.6. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Procedural Item)
C.7. Employee Organizations: Brief Reports (Procedural Item)
C.7.a. California School Employees Association (CSEA) (Procedural Item)
C.7.b. Ukiah Teachers' Association (UTA) (Procedural Item)
C.8. Leadership Team Report (Action Item)
C.9. Acceptance of Donations (Action Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

Board Policy 3290 outlines the acceptance of any gift, grant, or bequest of money, property, or service to the district. A list of donations, including any specified restrictions, is provided to the Board on a routine basis to ensure compliance with this policy.



 
Financial Impact:

The total value of donations is $1,499.80.



Recommended Motion:
Administration recommends acceptance of donations.

Attachments:
Donations List November 2019
D. OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS (Procedural Item)
D.1. Ukiah Unified School District Turf Field Committee Report (Action Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

The Superintendent requested an ad-hoc committee review UUSD and community
needs regarding fields and explore solutions including costs.  

There are impacts concerning serving approximately 1200 Physical Education students per day year-round such as weather limitations (weather severely limits outside activity for many months of the year), and poor field conditions causing safety concerns with use of current fields. Staff and students would have more opportunities for outdoor instruction with the addition of an artificial turf field.

For student athletes, the current fields severely limit practice time and game start time. Student athletes must use blacktop and cafeteria for practices, increasing the risk of potential injuries.  The relocation of home games due to poor field conditions results in a loss of study time, increased travel time and increased transportation cost.   With soccer now being a winter sport in the North Bay League, Ukiah High School is the only school without an artificial turf field, limiting the ability to host games in the winter.

Concerning the impact to the community, having an all weather field would give access for thousands of soccer players year round and yield the first regulation size artificial turf field in Mendocino county.  In addition, soccer players (youth and adults) would be provided a safer and healthier environment.  In turn, an all weather field would contribute to more competitive opportunities for Mendocino county players, enabling access to a field for more practice and game opportunities.

An artificial turf field would also provide an economic benefit for the community, offering the opportunity to host area tournaments and League/Section playoffs.  This would increase the use of food and lodging for local businesses, generate dollars in the community, and assist local families who will have less travel/expenses and more opportunities to attend games.

For the field location, the committee recommends  the construction of an artificial turf field north of the outdoor basketball courts at Ukiah High School.  In place of the baseball diamond currently located in this area, a new baseball diamond would be constructed east of the new turf field. The new turf field can be multi use and lined for two 9 v 9 youth fields that run east/west. Estimates are  pending professional design. (See to scale graphic in attachment for approximate placement.)

A cost comparison was done on various similar field projects in Sonoma County and is included in the provided attachment.  To fund the project, the committee identified the need to pass a local general obligation bond as the source of funding for the school facility project.

Recommend Board approval of a preliminary design plan set based on one of the following scenarios:

  • CMAS procurement vendor may provide “no cost” design plan
  • If design plan is not available at no cost, then approve a 50%
    design plan set; not to exceed amount of $50,000 from one-time
    facility funds Resource 9525 (current balance $543,000).















 
Financial Impact:

CMAS procurement vendor may provide “no cost” design plan. If design plan is not available at no cost, then approve a 50% design plan set; not to exceed amount of $50,000 from one-time facility funds Resource 9525 (current balance $543,000).

 


Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval to proceed with soliciting design plan services for an artificial turf field at Ukiah High School.




Attachments:
Turf Committee Report Nov. 2019
D.2. Resolution No. 10, 2019-20 Ordering an Election to Authorize the Issuance of School Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requesting Consolidation with Other Elections Occurring on March 3, 2020 (Action Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

In 2017, UUSD employees, local community members, and facilities experts worked together to create a Facilities Master Plan to identify and prioritize school repair needs and costs. The Board approved the Facilities Master Plan; however, it is necessary to continue to identify funding sources as our facilities assessment discovered more than $70 million in immediate code and maintenance upgrade needs and more than $150 million to enhance our schools with projects like updated science classrooms, artificial turf at Ukiah High School, and a health and wellness center
at Yokayo Elementary.  We continually address small problems as they arise and make small campus improvements with our current budget, but we do not have adequate resources to do all the upgrades we’d like to do to encourage 21st-century learning.

While we continue to maintain our academic excellence, our students are being educated in
school buildings with leaky roofs, deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems and inadequate
electrical and ventilation systems. Also, on nearly every campus, several of our portable
classrooms have outlived their 20-year lifespan and are still being used on a daily basis to teach
students. We also want to enhance our campuses to make them safer and allow them to enrich more students. School safety improvements could include fencing and updated communications systems, and we’ve had numerous requests from students and parents to provide an all-weather field at Ukiah High School. Based on our research, more than 1,200 students would use the new field daily, taking advantage of year-round, healthy outdoor activities.

The UUSD Board of Trustees is considering placing a school facilities improvement bond
measure on the March 3, 2020, ballot. The proposed measure would extend the current tax rate to
no more than $60 per $100,000 in assessed home value (not market value) and would generate
up to $88 million in locally controlled funding to improve our schools. With this funding, UUSD
could be eligible for about $20 million in matching funds from the State.

If passed by voters, strict financial accountability measures would be in place to provide
oversight of the funds. All funding would stay local to support Ukiah schools and could never be
taken away by the State. Additionally, it could only be used for facilities-related projects (no
funds would be used for salaries or pensions, for example).  A citizens’ oversight committee and independent audits would ensure all funds are spent as required by law and
as voters intended.

The resolution to place an initiative on the March 2020 ballot will be attached by Wednesday, November 13.  





 
Financial Impact:

Approximately up to $88 million of revenue generated through the approval of a voter-approved initiative.

Approximately $30,000 to fund the cost of the election/ General Fund.


Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Resolution No. 10, 2019-20 Ordering an Election to Authorize the Issuance of School Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requesting Consolidation with Other Elections Occurring on March 3, 2020.


Attachments:
Resolution No. 10, 2019-20 Ordering an Election to Authorize the Issuance of School Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requ
D.3. Ratification of Tentative Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees' Association (CSEA) (Action Item)
Speaker:
Nicole H. Glentzer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

Attached is the tentative agreement that is the result of the 2019-20 collective bargaining, which provides a summary outcome from the collective bargaining process between CSEA and the District.

 
Financial Impact:

For long term fiscal impact, see AB 1200 report on this same agenda.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends ratification of Tentative Bargaining Agreement with California School Employees' Association (CSEA).


Attachments:
Signed TA with CSEA 10.18.19
D.4. Presentation of District Initial Proposal for the 2020-21 Negotiations with CSEA (Action Item)
Speaker:
Nicole H. Glentzer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

Ukiah Unified has developed items to negotiate with CSEA for 2020-21 negotiations. They will be attached on the day of the board meeting.  


 
Financial Impact:

Dependent on agreements reached.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the Presentation of Initial Proposal for the 2020-21 Negotiations by the California School Employees' Association (CSEA)


Attachments:
District Initial Proposal for the 2020-21 Negotiations with CSEA
D.5. Presentation of CSEA Initial Proposal for 2020-21 Negotiations with the District (Action Item)
Speaker:
Nicole H. Glentzer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

CSEA has developed items to negotiate with the District for 2020-21 negotiations. CSEA's "Sunshine List" is attached.  


 
Financial Impact:

Dependent upon agreements reached. 

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the Presentation of Initial Proposal for the 2020-21 Negotiations from CSEA.


Attachments:
CSEA Sunshine 2020-21
D.6. 2019/20 AB1200 Public Disclosure for UTA, CSEA and Certificated Management, Classified Management, and Classified Confidential Employees (Unrepresented Employees) (Action Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

2019/20 NEGOTIATIONS 

UTA, CSEA, and Certificated and Classified Management and Confidential (Unrepresented Employees):

This disclosure covers an on-going salary schedule increase of 3.73%, effective July 1, 2019.  The increase is based on the results of the calculation of the Fair Share Formula as agreed to and ratified by UTA and the governing board in a two year agreement covering the 2019/20 and 2020/21 fiscal years.

Retroactive payments for base salaries will be paid by February 14, 2020.  Retroactive increases to supplemental time, overtime, and extra time will be payable by April 10, 2020.

Statute Requirements: 

AB1200, AB 2756 and Government Code section 3547.5 require that the public is made aware of the costs associated with a tentative collective bargaining agreement before it becomes binding on the district or county office of education. Specifically, Government Code section 3547.5 states:

Before a public school employer enters into a written agreement with an exclusive representative covering matters within the scope of representation, the major provisions of the agreement, including, but not limited to, the costs that would be incurred by the public school employer under the agreement for the current and subsequent year, shall be disclosed at a public meeting of the public school employer in a format established for this purpose by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Superintendent of the school district and the Chief Business Official shall certify in writing that the costs incurred by the school district under the agreement can be met by the district during the term of the agreement.  The signed certification is attached as part of the public disclosure documents.







 
Financial Impact:
The financial impact is explained within the Public Disclosure documents attached.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the 2019/20 AB1200 Public Disclosure for UTA, CSEA and Certificated Management, Classified Management, and Classified Confidential Employees (Unrepresented Employees).




Attachments:
AB 1200 Public Disclosure Nov. 14, 2019
D.7. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 0420.4 Charter School Authorization (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated to delete the legal cite for the Parent Empowerment Act, as the criteria for that program include the Academic Performance Index which is no longer calculated, and to delete the outdated legal cite for California Department of Education (CDE) standards for the identification of academically low-achieving students. Policy also reflects NEW LAW (SB 126, 2019) which requires charter schools to comply with the Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and other specified state laws governing transparency and public integrity, and NEW LAW (AB 406, 2018) which, for any charter petition submitted on or after July 1, 2019, prohibits the charter school from operating as or by a for-profit corporation or organization.

 

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.

 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

D.8. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 1312.1 Complaints Concerning District Employees (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated to reflect a court decision which held that a district cannot bar criticism of employees at public board meetings, and to add referral of complainants to the appropriate complaint procedures when concerns are expressed at a board meeting or to an individual board member outside a board meeting. Policy includes material formerly in AR regarding reports against employees for child abuse or neglect, and adds circumstances under which complaints should be addressed in accordance with BP/AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures or AR 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment. Policy also adds material related to the investigation of a complaint, including an anonymous complaint, and includes material formerly in AR regarding appeals to the board. 







 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 1312.1 Complaints Concerning District Employees
D.9. First Reading - Revised Board Policy / Administrative Regulation 3250 Transportation Fees (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy references types of transportation services, in addition to home-to-school transportation, for which fees may be charged. The basis for establishing the amount of the fee deleted in BP since it is addressed in AR. Policy also adds material regarding (1) criteria for determining exemption of transportation fees based on financial need and (2) board certification to the county superintendent of schools that fees have been levied in accordance with law. Regulation describes the types of transportation services for which fees are allowed, the amount of the fee, and then exemptions from fees. Material regarding the establishment of fees reflects current practice which is no longer based on the Superintendent of Public Instruction's determination of the statewide average nonsubsidized cost of providing transportation on a publicly owned or operated transit system.


Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.



 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Administrative Regulation 3250 Transportation Fees
Board Policy 3250 Transportation Fees
D.10. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 3510 Green School Operations (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy expands best practices for environmental accountability in district programs and operations, including involvement of staff at all levels, use of least toxic pest management practices, compliance with green building standards in any new construction, acquisition of reduced or zero emission school buses, limitation of unnecessary idling of school buses or personal vehicles, implementation of green practices in the district's food services program, and use of green school activities as tools for student learning.


Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.

 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 3510 Green School Operations
D.11. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 3511 Energy and Water Management (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated to reflect recommendations in NEW STATE GUIDANCE from CDE, the Division of the State Architect in the Department of General Services, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Policy also deletes green school strategies duplicated in other policies, and adds coordination with local and regional entities to share expertise and resources. Section on "Storm Water Management" deletes specific requirements for "nontraditional MS4 entities" that are subject to the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges to Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, and clarifies that districts may also be subject to the Construction General Permit and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities.


Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.



 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 3511 Energy and Water Management
D.12. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 3540 / Deleted Administrative Regulation 3540 Transportation (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated to include material formerly in AR regarding the means of transportation, contracts for transportation services, and the option to pay parents/guardians their actual and necessary expenses in transporting the student. Policy also addresses (1) the district's authority to require families to pay a transportation fee, with specified exceptions; (2) the district's authority to transport students without parent/guardian permission when evacuation of students is necessary for their safety; and (3) the installation of a global positioning system on school buses to enhance safety and provide real-time location data. Regulation deleted and key concepts moved to BP.

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.



 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Administrative Regulation 3540 Transportation
Board Policy 3540 Transportation
D.13. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 4119.22/4219.22/4319.22 Dress and Grooming (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated to reflect laws which allow employees to appear and dress in a manner consistent with their gender identity, gender expression, or religious creed. Policy also adds material regarding the communication of the district's dress and grooming policy to employees.

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.




 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 4119.22 / 4219.22 / 4319.22
D.14. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 5131.2 Bullying (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated and regulation added to reflect NEW LAW (AB 2291, 2018) which mandates districts to adopt, on or before December 31, 2019, procedures for preventing acts of bullying, including cyberbullying. 


Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.




 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 5131.2 Bullying
D.15. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 5132 Dress and Grooming (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:
Policy updated to address communication of the dress code to students and staff; grant enforcement authority to the principal or designee; prohibit discriminatory enforcement of the dress code, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, or religious or cultural observance; and address disciplinary action for repeated violations or refusal to comply with the dress code. Policy also provides that the determination of specific items of clothing defined as gang apparel shall be free from bias based on race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, or other protected characteristics. 

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.

 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 5132 Dress and Grooming
D.16. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 6142.1 Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:
Policy updated to more directly reflect the goals of the California Healthy Youth Act, incorporate the legal requirement for districts whose graduation requirements include completion of a health education course to include instruction on the affirmative consent standard, and reflect NEW LAW (SB 1104, 2018) which requires districts offering grades 6-12 to provide information on human trafficking prevention resources to parents/guardians by January 1, 2020. Policy also adds timeline for notification to parents/guardians that they may request to excuse their child from comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education. 

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.

 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 6142.1 Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction
D.17. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 6142.6 Visual and Performing Arts Education (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy updated to reflect revised content standards for visual and performing arts, including media arts, adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2019. Policy incorporates the philosophical foundation, lifelong goals, and artistic processes upon which the state standards are based.

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.




 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 6142.6 Visual and Performing Arts Education
D.18. First Reading - Revised Board Policy 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Policy includes minor revision to clarify that immigrant students enrolled in a newcomer program in grades 11-12 may be eligible for an exemption from locally established graduation requirements, regardless of whether they transferred between schools after the completion of the second year of high school.

 

Backup will be posted by Tues., Nov. 12th.




 
Recommended Motion:

First reading presented for consideration.

Attachments:
Board Policy 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements
E. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Procedural Item)
E.1. Public Hearing Regarding River Oak Charter School Request for Renewal of the River Oak Charter Petition (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Scott Paulin, Director of Alternative Education and Special Projects
Rationale:

River Oak Charter School of Ukiah was granted a 3-year charter approval by the Ukiah Unified School District Governing Board on May 8, 2007.  The School Board granted River Oak Charter School two subsequent five-year renewals: 2010 –2015, and 2015 - 2019.  In keeping with Board Policy, River Oak Charter School is submitting a request for another five-year charter renewal nine months prior to the date of the charter expiration. 

Prior to consideration of renewing a charter petition, a public hearing is held to receive testimony from the public at large on the renewal of River Oak Charter School.



 
Financial Impact:

None

Recommended Motion:

No action needed.



Attachments:
River Oak Renewal Petition
River Oak Renewal Review Matrix
E.2. Public Hearing Regarding Tree of Life Charter School Request for Renewal of the Tree of Life Charter Petition (Discussion Item)
Speaker:
Scott Paulin, Director of Alternative Education and Special Projects
Rationale:

Tree of Life  Charter School was granted a 5-year charter approval by Ukiah Unified School District Governing Board on July 1, 2010.  On February 16, 2015 the Board granted Tree of Life Charter School a five-year renewal (July 1, 2015 through 2020).  In keeping with Board Policy, Tree of Life Charter School is submitting a request for another five-year charter renewal nine months prior to the date of the charter expiration.    

Prior to consideration of renewing a charter petition, a public hearing is held to receive testimony from the public at large on the renewal of Tree of Life Charter School.




 
Financial Impact:

None

Recommended Motion:

None needed.

Attachments:
Tree of Life Charter Renewal Matrix 2020-2025
Tree of Life Charter Renewal Petition 2020-2025
E.3. Fall 2019 Strategic Plan/Local Control Accountability Plan Metrics Presentation (Information Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

The Fall 2019 Strategic Plan/Local Control Accountability Plan Metrics presentation includes updated Smarter Balanced Assessment, College and Career, attendance, suspension, and expulsion data.

 
Financial Impact:

None.

Recommended Motion:

None needed.

Attachments:
Fall 2019 Strategic Plan/Local Control Accountability Plan Metrics Presentation
E.4. Update on Strategic Plan Redesign (Information Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Forty two staff members and two Board members met in a 2.5 day workshop facilitated by Steve Zuieback.  The goal of the workshop was to define a focus in the redesign of the Strategic Plan.  The team identified the following focus:  all students ready for college and career.  This focus will be with an equity lens and a strong math and literacy emphasis supported through deep Professional Learning Communities implementation.  Additional information will be provided prior to the Board meeting.  

 
F. PARENT & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (Procedural Item)
F.1. Superintendent's Report (purpose is to add knowledge to the Board) (Action Item)
F.2. Board Member's Report (purpose is to add knowledge to the Board) (Action Item)
G. ACTION (Action Item)
G.1. Student Expulsion(s) (Action Item)
H. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent Agenda)
H.1. Approval of Personnel Actions (Consent Agenda)
Speaker:
Nicole H. Glentzer, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources
Rationale:
The attached list reflects staffing changes for management, certificated, and classified employees.  All positions presented are replacements or are previously approved positions now being acted upon.

 
Financial Impact:
All position funding has been identified in the backup.

Recommended Motion:
Administration recommends approval of personnel actions.

Attachments:
Additional Personnel Actions 11.14.19
Personnel Action Items
H.2. Ratification of Contracts (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

Education Code allows for the Board to review all non-ratified contracts every sixty days. 

Contracts that are less than $15,000 are presented for review and ratification in accordance with Board Policy and Education Code which allows for district business to be conducted in a timely manner.

Backup to be submitted no later than Wednesday November 13, 2019.




 
Financial Impact:
Financial impact is identified within attachment.

Recommended Motion:
Administration recommends approval of ratification of contracts.


Attachments:
DSR Security Services Contract
G Suite Terms of Service
Mission Linens PO
Nokomis Xerox Contract
Pomolita Middle School MOSS Contract
Summary - November 2019 Ratification of Contracts
Westminster Woods Contract
Yokayo Moss Contract 2019-2020
H.3. Approval of Commercial Warrant Registers from 10/1/2019-10/31/2019 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

General provisions relating to the issuance and approval of commercial warrants are identified within [EC Section 42630]. Best business practices indicate that the governing board should establish rules and regulations relating to the school warrants, including but not limited to, the following steps:

1. Authorizing a designated employee to sign commercial warrants. [EC sections 42632-3, 85232-3]. 

2. Providing for governing board review and approval of commercial warrants in the board minutes. 

3. Requiring that commercial warrants have complete documentary support verifying that all goods and services paid for have been delivered or rendered in accordance with the purchase agreements. 

4. Processing commercial warrants expeditiously so as to take advantage of all cash discounts.

 


 
Financial Impact:
Funding is identified within attached document. 

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of commercial warrant registers from 10/1/2019-10/31/2019.



Attachments:
Warrant Registers 10.1.2019-10.31.2019
H.4. Approval of Board Minutes (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Debbie Ornelas, Executive Assistant
Rationale:

Minutes reflect actions taken and provide information for the community. 



































 
Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of board minutes as presented.





Attachments:
Board Minutes 10/10/19
Board Minutes 10/23/19
H.5. Approval of Resolution No. 9, 2019-20 Authorized Signatures – Contracts (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Debra Kubin, Superintendent
Rationale:

Authorized signatures for contracts updated to reflect staffing changes for Chief Business Official and Director of Fiscal Services.






 
Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Resolution No. 9, 2019-20  Authorized Signatures – Contracts.


Attachments:
Resolution No. 9, 2019-20 Authorized Signatures
H.6. Approval of Change in Official Designee Representing Ukiah Unified School District for the Mendocino/Lake Adult Career Education Consortium Funded Through the Adult Education Block Grant (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

Assembly Bill 86 and subsequent trailer bill AB104 funds the Mendocino/Lake Adult Career Education (MLACE) consortium of which Ukiah Unified School District is a member.  As part of its three-year plan summary, a governance structure for the consortium has been established.  As part of satisfying that goal, an official designee the Chief Business Official and an alternate designee the Director of Alternative Education were approved by the UUSD Board of Education on November 12, 2015.  

This request is to change the official designee from Penny Lauseng, the Chief Business Official, who resigned September 30, 2019, to her replacement Steve Barekman, the Chief Business Official.  The alternate designee will remain the Director of Alternative Education, Scott Paulin. 


 
Financial Impact:
None.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the change in official designee to represent UUSD on the MLACE consortium.




H.7. Approval of Contract for Construction Management Services (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Gabriel Sherman, Director
Rationale:

On September 12, 2019, the District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Management Services.  The District intends to award multiple construction projects over the next five years with the overall objective to complete the projects on the District's Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan.  Administration chose Counterpoint Construction Services which best meets the needs of the District.

Counterpoint Construction Services will perform construction management services for the District as described in the negotiated professional services consultant contract, which will be attached no later than November 13, 2019.









 
Financial Impact:

Professional services to be paid as listed in Exhibit A of the attached Consultant Contract.  Funding from various sources dependent upon project, including General Fund, Deferred Maintenance; Routine Restricted Maintenance; Building Funds





Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of contract for Construction Management Services.


Attachments:
Counterpoint Construction Management Services Agreement
H.8. Approval of Contract with Theresa Hancock for Educational Consulting and Training for Professional Development for 2019-20 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Beth Kirkley, Director of English Learners and Migrant Education
Rationale:

This is a Pre-Service Invoice for professional development services to be provided by Theresa Hancock and Associates for up to three days of training in the 2019-2020 school year. The training will be specifically on Designated ELD strategies and academic vocabulary development for English Learners. The trainings will take place:

October 25, 2019 

November 9, 2019



 
Financial Impact:

Up to $9,000 paid out of Title III funds. 

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the Invoice for Theresa Hancock for Training for Professional Development 2019-2020. 







Attachments:
Pre Invoice for Kinsella and Associates
H.9. Approval of the 2019-20 Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) and Title VI Parent Advisory Committee on Native American Education By-Laws (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Scott Paulin, Director
Rationale:

The Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) were put into place to ensure that Tribal officials and parents of Indian children are provided the opportunity to comment on participation of Indian children on an equal basis in all program and activities offered in the District.  It is the intent of Ukiah Unified School District to fully comply with all requirements of Impact Aid Program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (formerly Public Law 81-874). 

These policies and procedures were adopted by the Title VI committee with the intent that all American Indian children of school age have equal access to all programs, services, and activities offered in the District. 

The Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) are reviewed annually at the Title VI Parent Advisory Committee meeting for changes or corrections. They were approved by the Title VI Parent Advisory Committee at the October 14, 2019 meeting.

The Title VI By-Laws are intended to serve as an aid in soliciting constructive support for the Title VI program by clarifying the role, responsibility and involvement of the Parent Advisory Committee on Native American Education. 

The Title VI By-Laws are reviewed annually by the Title VI Native American Parent Advisory Committee to ensure that they reflect and address current needs and are adopted with the intent that all Native American children of school age have equal access to all programs, services, and activities offered in the District. 

The By-Laws were reviewed and a change was made to reduce the number of voting members from 9 to 7 in order to facilitate a consistent quorum at meetings.  These revised By-Laws were approved by the Title VI Native American Parent Advisory Committee on October 14, 2019.

 







 
Financial Impact:

None

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the 2019-2020 Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) and Title VI Parent Advisory Committee on Native American Education By-Laws.



Attachments:
Indian Policies and Procedures
Title VI By-Laws
H.10. Approval of Revision to Ukiah Unified School District Reclassification Criterion for 2019-2020 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Beth Kirkley, Director
Rationale:

The revised reclassification criteria for English Learners has been updated to reflect necessary changes due to feedback from the latest Federal Program Review.  These changes allow more opportunities for students to be able to be reclassified and are in compliance with State and Federal guidelines. 





 
Financial Impact:

None

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Revision to Ukiah Unified School District Reclassification Criterion for 2019-2020.



Attachments:
Revised UUSD Reclassification Criteria for 2019-2020
H.11. Approval of Ratification of Agreement with NewsELA for PRO School License and Power Words for Eagle Peak Middle School for 2019-2020 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

Eagle Peak Middle School is using NewsELA as a supplemental resource. NewsELA provides access to articles and other text on variety of topics. NewsELA also allows a teacher to change the Lexile level of the text. The contract is for the 2019-2020 school year.

 
Financial Impact:

Cost to the District is $5,500 in Eagle Peak Supplemental and Concentration Grant funds.



Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Ratification of Agreement with NewsELA for PRO School License and Power Words for Eagle Peak Middle School for 2019-2020.


Attachments:
Agreement with Newsela for Eagle Peak Middle School
H.12. Acceptance of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant Award Notification for October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

The District was awarded funding for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant for the October 1, 2019-June 30, 2019 time period.This grant provides funding for Nokomis and Oak Manor Elementary School's nutrition programs. The grant program provides a healthy snack, a fruit or vegetable, during morning recess. Students do not have to be enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program to participate, thus every student in the school has the opportunity to eat a healthy snack in addition to the Second Chance Breakfast program.





 
Financial Impact:

The District shall receive $43,213.05.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant Award Notification for October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.


Attachments:
Fresh Fruit and Vegie Grant Award Notification
H.13. Approval of Agreement with Edmentum for Renaissance Plus Exact Path: Core Library Program License and Package for Ukiah Independent Study Academy (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

The contract with Edmentum will provide Ukiah Independent Study Academy students with Math and ELA support and remedial work through Renaissance plus Exact Path:  Core Library licensing with 75 seats available. This would be available to students through an elective class that students could access from home and is being piloted at UISA.


 
Financial Impact:

Cost to the District is $3,557.50 Supplemental and Concentration Grant funds.


Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Agreement with Edmentum for Renaissance Plus Exact Path:  Core Library Program License and Package for Ukiah Independent Study Academy.

Attachments:
Edmentum Agreement
Edmentum Agreement Standard Terms
Edmentum FERPA
H.14. Approval of the 2019-20 Memorandum of Understanding with Mendocino County Office of Education for Poets in the Schools at Ukiah High School (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

This Memorandum of Understanding is with Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) for the event known as Poets in the Schools and assigns Poet, Blake More to provide 12 sessions at Ukiah High School for the 2019-20 school year.


 
Financial Impact:

Mendocino County Office of Education will reimburse the District for an amount not to exceed $720.00.

 



Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of the 2019-20 Memorandum of Understanding with Mendocino County Office of Education for Poets in the Schools at Ukiah High School.



Attachments:
MOU MCOE Poets in the Schools
H.15. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Mendocino County Office of Education and Ukiah Unified School District for Turning Point Student Services for the 2019-2020 School Year (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Sierra Lahera, Director of Special Education
Rationale:

This memorandum of understanding explains the duties of both Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) and Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD) and outlines the financial aspects of Turning Point student services. MCOE operates as the case manager of Turning Point students and UUSD will remain the district of service when appropriate. Both MCOE and UUSD will attend meetings regarding Turning Point Students when UUSD is the district of service. UUSD will receive $91,080 for the school year. If Turning Point students are placed in a Non-Public School, then $15,000 will be reduced from the $91,080 allocation.





 
Financial Impact:

Ukiah Unified will receive $91,080 per Turning Point student less $15,000 per student placed in a Non-Public School.





Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mendocino County Office of Education and Ukiah Unified School District for Turning Point Student Services for the 2019-2020 School Year.



Attachments:
2019-2020 Turning Point MOU
H.16. Acceptance of Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools Williams Quarterly Reports-Fourth Quarter 2018-19 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

In accordance with the Williams Settlement Education Code 35186, a quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints must be filed with the Mendocino County Office of Education. Subject areas of complaints include: 
             * Textbooks and Instructional Materials 
             * Teacher vacancy or misassignment 
             * Facilities conditions 

To ensure that each student is provided instructional materials including textbooks, a highly qualified teacher, and adequate facilities conducive to learning, a posting of the Williams Uniform Complaint procedure is located in each classroom and district-wide area where parents can access the information. 

The fourth quarterly report found that there were three teacher vacancies in the 2018-2019 school year. 




 
Financial Impact:

None.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends acceptance of Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools Williams Quarterly Reports-Fourth Quarter 2018-19.


Attachments:
18-19 Fourth Quarterly Williams Report (MCOE)
H.17. Approval of Ratification of Contract with Collaborative Learning Solutions for Raising Resiliency Online Curriculum at Pomolita Middle School (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Rationale:

The District has been working with Collaborative Learning Solutions for the last six years on implementing and sustaining Positive Behavior and Intervention Support systems at our Elementary and Secondary school sites that focus on creating Tier I, II & III supports for students.

In 2019-2020 Collaborative Learning Solutions will provide online access to the on-line Raising Resiliency! Curriculum for Pomolita Middle School.





 
Financial Impact:

$3,000 in Supplemental Concentration Grant funds.

Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Ratification of Contract with Collaborative Learning Solutions for Raising Resiliency Online Curriculum at Pomolita Middle School.




Attachments:
Contract with Collaborative Learning Solutions
H.18. Approval of Food Service Trailer for Use at South Valley High School and Summer Food Programs  (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Steve Barekman, CBO
Rationale:

The School Board approved the potential purchase of a Food Trailer for South Valley to be used  in the interim until a permanent building is built at the school site which would include a Food Service area.  Once a permanent building is completed, the Food Trailer can be relocated, with one option to relocate the trailer to Ukiah High School to expand service and accessibility for students. In addition, the Food Trailer will be mobile enough to support the the Seamless Summer Feeding Program. A Food Service Trailer Committee reviewed potential vendors based on total cost, proximity to UUSD, warranty, and specs.   After a comparative analysis, the committee is recommending the Board award the project to Quality Concession Trailer.

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Financial Impact:

The fiscal impact is $49,782.49 to be funded by SCG Funds 079.


Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends the approval of the purchase of a food service trailer for use at South Valley High School and summer food programs. 


Attachments:
Food Service Trailer Quote
Food Service Trailer Summary for Board
H.19. Approval of Standard Services Agreement with County of Mendocino Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education for Ukiah High School, South Valley Continuation High School, Pomolita Middle School, and Eagle Peak Middle School (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:

Ukiah High School, South Valley Continuation High School, Pomolita Middle School and Eagle Peak Middle School will be participating in the Harvest of the Month program. Students will be provided nutrition education for nine months and Harvest of the Month taste testing to reinforce the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption. 

Ukiah Unified School District is entering into an agreement as a contractor to provide nutrition education and coordination of the Harvest of the Month program with the County of Mendocino. The County of Mendocino will provide funds for food demonstration supplies and food for taste testing during nutrition education classes, presentation and events. 



 
Financial Impact:

The district shall receive reimbursement not to exceed $5,088.


Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends approval of Standard Services Agreement with County of Mendocino Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education for Ukiah High School, South Valley Continuation High School, Pomolita Middle School, and Eagle Peak Middle School.



Attachments:
Standard Services Agreement County of Mendocino SNAP
H.20. Notice of Completion for Calpella School East Pod HVAC #1 (Consent Agenda)
Speaker:
Gabriel Sherman, Director
Rationale:

Recovery of existing 410A refrigerant was needed. A new liquid line dryer and service valve was also needed as the old valve leaked on the condensing fan motor. The Unit was purged with nitrogen, evacuated three times and recharged with new 410A refrigerant.  



 
Financial Impact:

$144.70; General Fund (01); Routine Restricted Maintenance Resource (8150)


Recommended Motion:

Administration recommends the approval of the Notice of Completion for the Calpella School East Pod HVAC #1 Project and release of retention.


Attachments:
Notice of Completion for Calpella School East Pod HVAC #1 Project
H.21. Notice of Completion for Eagle Peak Band Room Compressor Replacement 1st Stage Project (Consent Agenda)
Speaker:
Gabriel Sherman, Director
Rationale:

1st Stage Mechanically Compromised compressor needs removed. Recover refrigerant and replace liquid line dryer and contactor. Install new compressor and associated parts.


 
Financial Impact:

$300.00; General Fund (01); Routine Restricted Maintenance Resource (8150)

Recommended Motion:

The Administration recommends approval of the Notice of Completion for Eagle Peak Band Room Compressor Replacement 1st Stage and release of retention.


Attachments:
Notice of Completion for Eagle Peak Band Room Compressor Replacement 1st Stage
H.22. Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD) Local Indicators for California Dashboard Information for Fall 2019 (Consent Item)
Speaker:
Katie Sommer, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Rationale:

As California implements its new accountability system through the California School Dashboard, districts are required to report on five local indicators: Basic Services (Priority 1), Implementation of Academic Standards (Priority 2), Parent Engagement (Priority 3), Local Climate Survey (Priority 6) and Broad Course of Study (Priority 7). 

All data for the five indicators have been submitted to the California School Dashboard. The attached narrative and screen shots are presented to the Board and public. The Local indicators were submitted to the California School Dashboard on October 29, 2019. Local indicators submitted on time will display as Met when the 2019 Dashboard is released.

The California School Dashboard can be accessed at the link below by typing in "Ukiah" in the search box.

https://www.caschooldashboard.org

The release of the Fall 2019 California School Dashboard is schedule for early December, 2019.





 
Financial Impact:

None.

Recommended Motion:

No action needed.

Attachments:
Ukiah USD Local Indicators on CA Dashboard Fall 2019
I. PLANNING (Procedural Item)
J. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)
Disability Information:
Ukiah Unified School District adheres to the Americans With Disabilities Act. Individuals who require disability-related accommodations, or modifications, should notify Executive Assistant, Debbie Ornelas, (707) 472-5002, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. Wheelchair access is provided. ----- Agenda Packet and Supporting Documents Notice: The agenda packet and supporting materials, including materials distributed less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled regular meeting and 24 hours for a special meeting, can be viewed at the Ukiah Unified School District's Main Office, located at 511 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, CA. For more information please call 707-472-5002. --- I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the Ukiah School District Office, located at 511 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the regular meeting and 24 hours prior to the special meeting set forth on this agenda.

Published: November 8, 2019, 4:00 PM

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