The Board of Trustees will receive information regarding SVUSD Math placement, Math textbook adoption, and Math Professional Development for the 2016-17 school year.

• The California Mathematics Placement Act of 2015 requires governing boards to adopt a fair, objective, and transparent mathematics placement policy for pupils entering grade and for pupils who are transitioning between elementary and middle school. 
• There are new math adoptions across SVUSD.
• Teachers have participated in various opportunities for professional development in the area of math.

• Any student may take accelerated math in 7^th or 8^th grade based on multiple measures, such as CAASPP scores, test averages, grades and performance based assessments. There are 5 options for 9^th grade placement predicated by which class is taken in 8^th grade:  Basic Math 9, Math 1A/1B, Math 1, Math Academy 1, Math 2.
• The following textbooks have been adopted for SVUSD.
  • K-5 Pearson Investigations 3
  • 6-8 CPM (College Preparatory Mathematics)
  • Math 1, 2, 3 Big Ideas Math
• Professional Development in the area of mathematics has included SVMI (Silicon Valley Math Initiative), S4C Gate Grant offerings, Textbook implementation, and other workshops.

It is recommended that the Board approve the Comprehensive Safety Plan for the District.

California Education Code § 32280-32289 requires all schools to have a Comprehensive School Safety Plan which includes district policies, yearly strategies to address priority areas, disaster/earthquake preparedness procedures and crisis response plan. It is also a requirement that the Comprehensive School Safety Plans are Board approved. This is due in early March each year.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR  2016-2017 SECOND INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT

The district has a positive certification and has met its fiscal obligations as required under Assembly Bill 1200.

The second 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 January 31^st. 

The multi-year projection demonstrates that the district will be in a positive position for the current year as well as the next two fiscal years.  Over this time span the district will continue to meet its required 3% reserve for economic uncertainties.

Information only at this time.

The SVSC Committee has been working on fundraising to collect donations and pledges in order to be able to build the Sports Complex at the High School.  DSA plans have been approved for the track, field, and bleachers.  The SVSC Committee is requesting the District to sign a loan and assist with the financing component for this project.  They will present financing options for the District's consideration.  The SVSC Committee is hoping to enter into an MOU with SVUSD.

Unknown at this time.

This item is for information only.  If the Board is inclined to move forward towards an arrangement that would establish an ongoing debt obligation at or near the levels being proposed, staff will need to come back with budget projections showing likely impacts under various scenarios (due to the uncertainty of achieving the desired fundraising goals).  Prior to finalization of any such debt arrangements, the COE will need to be advised and undertake a review of the budget impacts.

It is recommended that the Board accept for first reading updates to Board policies BPAR 3270 and AR 3440.

Receive information on the Developer Fee fund.

The Board of Trustees enacted Developer Fees to provide for construction or reconstruction of school facilities.

Developer fees are collected on new construction and remodels which add square footage on both residential can commercial construction.

This presentation is an overview of  the developer fee program and where the district currently stands financially.

No fiscal impact, information only.

It is recommended that the Board approve the amended school calendar for 2017-18.

At the last Board meeting, the school calendar for 2017-18 was brought forward with the omission of Sunday, November 26th.  November 26th has been added to the calendar which changes the last student day to be June 6th. 

It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Scotts Valley Unified School District approve the Transportation Safety Plan associated with contracted transportation services for certain special education students as designated by students’ individualized education plans.

California Education Code Section 39831.3 provides that a school district that provides transportation to or from a school or school activity shall prepare a transportation safety plan containing procedures for school and transportation personnel to follow to ensure the safe transport of pupils.  

SVUSD contracts with Student Transportation Services of America to provide transportation to and from school for certain students with special education if so provided in students’ individualized education plans. This Transportation Safety Plan complies with the provisions set forth in California Education Code and is the governing safety document associated with such services.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve

the MOU between Alliant International University and Scotts Valley Unified School District.

The District agrees to provide teaching and field work experience through student teaching placements in SVUSD classrooms for selected students enrolled in the teacher training program through Alliant International University.

None.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificated Action Report.

 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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