REGULAR BOARD MEETING Scotts Valley USD January 09, 2018 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 approve the Student Calendars for the school year 2018-2019 and the school year 2019-2020. |
Input has been received from the teachers and the teacher's union, the classified employee representatives, and the leadership team. The results of this collaborative effort are displayed in the two calendars being presented for approval. |
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Draft 2018-19 Student Calendar Draft 2019-20 Student Calendar
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve and adopt Resolution Number 18-011 which calls for the full and fair funding of California's public schools. |
California has the world's sixth-largest economy and the highest gross domestic product of any state. Yet, we rank near the bottom nationally in funding for public schools, a status that threatens the prosperity of our state and the strength of our communities.
While California lags behind most of the country in public school funding, school districts and county offices of education are facing increased financial pressure from rapidly rising costs. It's time that California end decades of underinvestment in public schools and provide the resources needed to offer all students a high-quality education.
To that end, school districts across the state are adopting this resolution urging the State Legislature to fund California's public schools at the national average or higher by the year 2020, and at a level equal to or above the average of the top 10 states by 2025.
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Resolution Number 18-011 Full and Fair Funding of CA Public Schools
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information on the California School Dashboard results for Scotts Valley Unified School District.
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"The Dashboard is an online tool that shows how local educational agencies and schools are performing on the state and local indicators included in California's school accountability system. The Dashboard is a key part of major shifts in California K-12 schools, changes that have raised the bar for student learning, transformed testing and placed the focus on equity for all students. The Dashboard provides information that schools can use to improve." - California Dashboard FAQs
The Dashboard replaces the Academic Performance Index (API).
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SVUSD Dashboard Presentation 010918
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept for first reading the Board Policies that are listed in the Rationale. |
BP 0500 – Accountability (BP revised) Policy updated to reflect the new state accountability system (the California School Dashboard), which consists of both state and local indicators to assist districts in identifying strengths and areas in need of improvement in each priority area addressed by the LCAP. BP/E 3515.7 - Firearms on School Grounds (new BP for SVUSD) Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 424) which eliminates the authority of the superintendent or designee to permit a person with a concealed weapons permit to possess a firearm on school grounds. BB 9150 - Student Board Members (BB revised) Bylaw updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 261 and SB 468) which eliminates the requirement that students petition in order to receive preferential voting rights for student board members. Bylaw also reflects requirement of SB 468 that the district provide student board members with materials and briefings, except those related to closed session, at the same time as other board members.
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a. BP 0500 REDLINE Accountability b. BP 3515.7 NEW Firearms on School Grounds c. BB 9150 REDLINE Student Board Members
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It recommended that the Board of Trustees accept the audit report as prepared by Chavan & Associates LLP, Certified Public Accountants, for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
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The accounting system used to record the financial transactions of any school district is in accordance with the definitions, instructions, and procedures published in the California School Accounting Manual as approved by the State Board of Education and furnished by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The annual audit examines the financial statements and transactions of the district to assure that they comply with the applicable policies and procedures and that those statements fairly present the financial position of the District. The audit must comply fully with the Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the provisions of the California Code of Regulations Title 5 Education. The audit must include all funds of the School District including Student Body Funds as well as an audit of pupil attendance procedures. An additional function of the audit is to examine the District’s internal control over financial reporting and to advise the District as to any improvements which should be adopted. Per state regulatory deadline, the audit was sent to the Santa Cruz County of Education prior to December 15, 2017 to be reviewed and forwarded to the state.
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The external auditors are required to express an opinion on the financial statements as presented by the District. As noted on the first page of the audit report, in their opinion, the financial statements accurately disclose the financial position of the district, with no material errors or misstatements. One of the purposes of the external audit is to examine the District’s procedures and financial transactions for compliance with certain provision of laws, regulations, contract, grants agreements and other matters. The report validates that prior year findings or deficiencies were addressed and mitigated by the district. There are no findings or deficiencies relative to the 2016-17 year.
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2016-17 SVUSD Audited Financial Statement
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Resolution Number 18-010, The Report of Developer Fees. |
Developer Fees are deposited into the Capital Facilities Fund, a fund used primarily to account separately for moneys received from fees levied on developers or other agencies as a condition of approving a development. Expenditures in the Capital Facilities Fund are restricted to school facilities as specified in both Government and Education Code. All Developer Fees collected were deposited into the Capital Facilities Fund and were expended within a five year period of deposit. All fees collected were used to finance the costs related to the acquisition, construction or modernization of permanent or relocatable school facilities. The fees have not been levied, collected, or imposed for general revenue purposes. The Board approved an increase in developer fees on May 23, 2017. This increase took effect sixty days later on July 23, 2017 and did not impact the amount of fees collected in Fiscal Year 2016-17. The following resolution fulfills both the annual and five year reporting requirements.
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The fiscal impact varies based on the number of developments, their size, and the whether the developments are residential or commercial.
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The Board of Trustees enacted developer fees to provide for construction or reconstruction of school facilities. Under Government Code 66006(b), each school district which imposes developer fees is required to annually review the revenue and the amount of expenditures from developer fees. In addition, Government Code section 66001(d) requires that for the year following the first deposit into each fund, and every five years thereafter, the District make findings with respect to the portion of the fund remaining unexpended.
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Resolution Number 18-010 Developer Fees
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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 Warrant Register for January 9, 2018.
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Warrant Register 010918
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept for information the quarterly uniform complaint report under the Williams legislation.
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Under legislation enacted as a result of the Williams lawsuit settlement, all school districts are required to produce quarterly reports concerning complaints filed related to the issues pertinent to the Williams lawsuit. EC35186 requires each district to address issues regarding sufficiency of instructional materials, urgent threats to health and safety regarding facility conditions, and teacher vacancy and misassignments. EC35I86(d) requires each district to prepare a quarterly report summarizing data on the nature and resolution of complaints and report that information to the local district governing board and the County Superintendent of Schools.
The attached report for the quarter ending December 31, 2017 reflects that the district has no Williams-related complaints to report.
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Williams Quarterly Report
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Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificated Action Report.
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As per the agreement between Scotts Valley Education Association and the District, leaves may be approved at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. 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.
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Certificated Action Report
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Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Classified Action Report.
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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.
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Classified Personnel Action Report
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