This meeting is being conducted by teleconference at the following location: 

Légère Hotel Luxembourg, 11, Parc d'activité Syrdall, Munsbach, 5365, Luxembourg

This teleconference location is open to the public and any member of the public has an opportunity to address the School Board from the teleconference location in the same manner as if that person attended the regular meeting location.  The School Board will control the conduct of the meeting and determine the appropriate order and time limitations on public comments from the teleconference location. 

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information regarding the results of the recent parcel tax survey conducted by Gene Bregman.

Gene Bregman will provide survey results from the recent poll taken regarding a potential Parcel Tax in 2018.

It is recomended that the Board of Trustees receive information regarding the District's science program, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

SVUSD teachers are implementing NGSS standards throughout the district. The level of implementation varies;  however, all teachers are investigating activities and strategies to teach the standards using the dimensions imbedded in the Next Generation Science Standards.

"The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K–12 science content standards. Standards set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The NGSS were developed by states to improve science education for all students.

Three Dimensions of Science Learning (Concepts, Practices, Core Ideas):  Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard—or performance expectation—and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time." - NGSS website

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the draft proposal for the Scotts Valley Middle School Marquees.

The old signage at the Scotts Valley Middle School was taken out as part of the construction project. The placement of two marquees (one near the dropoff/pickup area and one on the science building facing Bean Creek Road) will be necessary to communicate important information to the SVMS families and to the community.

Approximately $20K to be raised by the Scotts Valley Middle School Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

It is recommended that the Board of Trustrees approve the updated Mission, Vision and Core Value statements for Scotts Valley Unifed School District, as well as the updated Strategic Plan.

The Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Krause and Michelle Stewart, met in public session on October 23, 2017 and November 28, 2017 for the purpose of updating the District's Mission, Vision, Core Values and Strategic Plan. The attachment reflects the collaborative effort of the Board of Trustees.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2017-18 First Interim Financial Report

The first interim report provides a comparison of the General Fund budget as adopted in June, with the most current budget projections. Also provided are actual revenues and expenditures for the period of July 1^st through October 31^st. 

The multi-year projection demonstrates that the district will be in a qualified position because we may not meet the financial obligations in the third year of the multi-year projection.  The state definition of qualified certification is when the district may not meet its financial obligations for the current or in the two subsequent fiscal years. 

A presentation will be made at the Board Meeting outlining the finances of the First Interim Report and the future impacts on the District.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept for first reading the board policies as listed in the rationale.

BP 0400 - Comprehensive Plans (BP revised) Policy updated to include the local control and accountability plan (LCAP) as a comprehensive plan of the district and to emphasize the need for consistency among the documents that set direction for the district.

BP/AR 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan (BP/AR revised) Policy and regulation updated to delete references to 5 CCR 15497.5 (repealed) which formerly contained the LCAP template. The LCAP template continues to be approved by the State Board of Education and is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) web site. Policy also adds a definition of "numerically significant student subgroups" whose needs must be addressed in the LCAP. Regulation also deletes requirement to use the state's Academic Performance Index (API) as a measure of student achievement, as the API has been replaced by a new state accountability system.

BP 3280 - Sale or Lease of District-Owned Real Property (BP revised) Policy updated to delete the requirement to first offer surplus property to a charter school with at least 80 students. Material regarding the appointment of the district advisory committee expanded to specify the circumstances under which the district is not required to appoint a committee, including the exception for the sale, lease, or rental of excess property to be used for teacher or other employee housing pursuant to NEW LAW (AB 1157, 2017). Policy expands section on "Use of Proceeds" to reflect additional legal requirements, and deletes the authority (repealed) to use the proceeds from the sale of surplus property for any one-time general fund purpose provided that the district adopted a plan and made certain certifications to the State Allocation Board.

BP 3513.4 - Drug and Alcohol Free Schools (BP added) New policy prohibits the possession, use, or sale of drugs or alcohol by any person on district property and addresses enforcement and discipline for violations of this policy. Policy also reflects NEW LAW (Proposition 64, 2016) which prohibits any person from possessing, smoking, or ingesting cannabis on school grounds while children are present.

BP 6153 - School-Sponsored Trips (BP revised) Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 341, 2017) which eliminates the prohibition against the use of district funds to pay for the expenses of students participating in field trips or excursions to another state, to the District of Columbia, or to a foreign country.

BP 6170.1 - Transitional Kindergarten (BP revised) Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 99, 2017) which permits districts to maintain transitional kindergarten classes for different lengths of time during the school day, either at the same or different school sites, provided that the length of the school day complies with legal requirements related to the minimum and maximum length of the school day.

BP/AR 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families (BP/AR revised) Policy updated to reflect the Every Student Succeeds Act, which provides that military-connected students will be assigned a national identification number to facilitate monitoring of their academic progress and requires districts to issue an annual report card that includes state achievement results for such students. Policy also adds optional language on collaborating with the military's school liaison officers and providing staff development related to the educational rights of military-connected students. Regulation updated to add material regarding the transfer of course credits, exemption from local graduation requirements when a student transfers after the completion of the second year of high school, and use of the uniform complaint procedures for allegations of noncompliance by the district, pursuant to NEW LAW (AB 365, 2017). Regulation also reflects NEW LAW (SB 455, 2017) which provides that a student will be deemed to meet district residency requirements if his/her parent/guardian is transferred or is pending transfer to a military installation within the state, and NEW LAW (AB 2659, 2016) which provides that districts must not prohibit the transfer of a military-connected student out of the district regardless of whether the district has an interdistrict transfer agreement with another district.

It is recommended that the Board take action to determine whether there is an ongoing need to keep the piloted  Budget Finance Committee as a standing  Board President Appointed Committee.

During the 2017 school year, a Budget Finance Committee was piloted with the initial composition of two (2) Trustees, a member of SVEA, a Classified employee, and a student representative.  Over the course of months, the Trustees were the primary regular attendees and while the discussion was informative and helpful, this information could also be provided to Trustees and/or community members by making an appointment with their specific budget questions for the Business Department to answer.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes from the November 14, 2017 board meeting.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the meeting minutes for the November 28, 2017 Board Workshop.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the meeting minutes for the special board meeting held on December 7, 2017.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the meeting minutes for the special board meeting held on December 8, 2017.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Warrant Register for December 12, 2017.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve and adopt the Board Policies that were presented for first reading on November 14, 2017

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Budget Development Calendar for 2018-2019.

This agenda item was first presented to the Board of Trustees on November 14, 2017. The changes that the Trustees requested have been incorporated into the document.

Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificated Action Report.

As per Board Policy 4117.2 the Board authorizes the Superintendent or designee to accept the written resignation of an employee and to set its effective date.

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.

Following the selection of a temporary athletic team coach, the Superintendent shall certify to the Board, at the next regular Board meeting or within 30 days, whichever is sooner, that the coach meets the qualifications and competencies required by 5 CCR 5593.

This proposed calendar for the 2018 Board Meetings will be voted on in Item D.3. above.