REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Scotts Valley USD
November 14, 2017 5:00PM
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 pm
PUBLIC SESSION: 6:00 pm
SCOTTS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
One Civic Center Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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| Members of the audience are welcome to address the Board at this time during the meeting regarding items NOT listed on this agenda. The Trustees may ask questions for clarity but cannot take action on those matters until such matters are appropriately placed on a future agenda, according to law. The Governing Board may prohibit members of the public, who speak during the time permitted on the agenda for public expression, from commenting on matters that are not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the governing body. The Governing Board retains the discretion to adopt regulations at its meetings, which may limit the time for public discussion of items within its subject matter jurisdiction. Open Public Discussion at the beginning of the meeting is limited to 15 minutes. For the record, please state your name at the beginning of your statement. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information about the International Baccalaureate data results for the 2016-17 school year. |
The International Baccalaureate program is a demanding pre-university course of study designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19. The program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to the world’s leading universities. The program’s grading system is criterion-referenced: each student’s performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement consistent from one examination session to the next. The program has been in place at Scotts Valley High School since the school’s inception, and it is the only International Baccalaureate school in Santa Cruz County.
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David Crawford, IB coordinator at Scotts Valley High School, will present the status of the IB program, including IB exam results from 2017, and the goals for the 2017-18 academic year.
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IB Data Results 2017-18
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information about the data for the Inter-district Transfers for the current and prior school years.
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In 2016-2017, SVUSD approved an updated Board Policy regarding Inter-District transfers. At that time, it was discussed that in 2017-18, a comprehensive report regarding IDT's in and out of the district by school site would be provided. This is the first comprehensive report provided on Scott's Valley's IDT data to date. |
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The financial impact is difficult to quantify. The number of students transferring out and into the district, and the financial impact, is partially quantified by the LCFF grade span adjustment. When additional services are provided to students in addition to the basic services that we offer, this also adjusts the overall financial impact.
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IDT Data 2017-18
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adopt the 2018-19 budget development calendar.
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School Districts are required to adopt a budget by June 30th of each fiscal year. This calendar notes the process and timelines involved in developing the budget for the ensuing fiscal year.
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The Budget Calendar is essential in developing the school district budget. It informs the Board of Trustees, staff, and the community of important dates for the budget development process.
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Budget Development Calendar 2018-19
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information regarding an update on the Scotts Valley Middle School construction project. |
Periodically throughout the course of the SVMS Project, SVUSD brings updated reports on the progress to date on the Project. |
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SVMS Construction Update
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept for first reading the board policies as listed in the Rationale. |
BB 9121 - President (BB revised): Bylaw updated to reorganize and revise the duties of the board president for consistency with information provided in CSBA's Board President's Workshop, and to add an optional component on providing training for the president to enhance his/her leadership skills. BB 9400 - Board Self-Evaluation (BB revised): Bylaw updated for consistency with CSBA's online board self-evaluation tool and facilitator services. Bylaw also links board self-evaluation to the identification of strategies for strengthening board performance, including board trainings.
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b. BB 9121 REDLINE President
c. BB 9400 REDLINE Board Self-Evaluation
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It is recommended that the Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the meeting minutes for the October 23, 2017 board workshop. |
Board Meeting Minutes 102317
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Warrant Register for November 14, 2017.
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Warrant Register 111417
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Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificated Action Report.
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As per Board Policy 4211 the Superintendent or designee shall determine the personnel needs of the district and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for employment.
As per the agreement between Scotts Valley Education Association and the District, “an applicant for a paid or unpaid Maternity Leave of Absence shall submit to the District Personnel Office a written statement from her physician indicating the last day the employee is able to work and the expected date of return to duty." Employees eligible for CFRA (California Family Rights Act) leave may choose to take up to twelve (12) workweeks of parental leave under the CFRA. As per the agreement between Scotts Valley Education Association and the District, leaves may be approved at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
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Approximately $36,000
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Certificated Action Report
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