This professional development day was designed to increase teacher proficiency and engagement in using and teaching technology skills.   The day began with a keynote speech and included differentiated options for a variety of learning through workshops taught by our own teachers and staff, as well as professionals from various technology venues.  Workshops included: Illuminate, both assessment building in DnA, (Data and Analysis) and an introduction to the new ISI, (Illuminate Student Information); all things Google, including sheets, forms and sites; and a collection of STEAM electives. It proved to be a collaborative and informative day!

It is recommended that the Board approve the Scotts Valley High School Choir to travel to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall on April 8, 2018.  The tentative proposed dates of travel are April 5, 2018 through April 9, 2018.  

Scotts Valley High School

New York City Performance Tour

April 5 – 9, 2018

•  PERFORMANCE with DCINY at Carnegie Hall
•  Four Night’s Accommodations at a Deluxe Midtown Manhattan Hotel
•  Round Trip Airfare from San Jose to New York City *Estimated. Other airports available.
•  Round Trip Ground Transportation to/from Airport and Hotel in New York City
•  POST CONCERT RECEPTION for all Performers and VIP Patrons
•  All taxes, gratuities and mandatory fees.
•  Sightseeing, Group Meals and Broadway Show Tickets are optional and at additional cost.

Prices are per person:

Registration Type                         Quad                     Triple                     Double                 Single

Performer                                  $ 1,665.00            $ 1,775.00            $ 1,980.00           $ 2,535.00

VIP Patron (Non-Performer)      $ 1,270.00           $ 1,380.00           $ 1,585.00            $ 2,140.00

Note: The above prices include DCINY Registration Fees ($790.00 Performer and $395.00 VIP Patron), all hotel taxes, mandatory baggage handling, gratuity and mandatory fees. Airfare quoted is based on current industry standard. Actual airfare will be confirmed 10 months prior to arrival and a price adjustment +/- may be applicable. Hotels are centrally located within walking distance to Performance and Rehearsal Venues, sightseeing, restaurants and more. A $300.00 per person deposit is required to secure concert and travel arrangements. ($200 for DCINY and $100 for ATC). Prices and availability are subject to change until a deposit is received.

At the last Board meeting, the Board gave approval and authorization to the Superintendent to the sign the Lease-Lease Back agreements with Overaa Construction Company upon written approval from DSA.  

SVUSD received DSA's written approval, and these agreements have been signed. 

It is recommended that the Board ratify these agreements now that all requirements have been met.

It is recommended that the Board approve the Declaration of Mutual Intent between SVSC/Falcon Club and SVUSD.  This agreement does not obligate the district financially, but rather, it confirms the commitment from all parties to move forward with the intent of being able to start construction on this project within the next year.  Each party included in this agreement is committing to certain activities and taking on specific responsibilities to move the project forward.  Prior to the District signing a loan that is to be paid for through fundraising, pledges, and collected fees, specific financial benchmarks need to be met.

The financial impact is not yet known.  The intent is through a variety of efforts, the money necessary to pay off a 15 or 30-year loan debt with the interest rates that are in place at the time of signing the loan, will be paid for from SVSC and the Falcon Club.  

This is an information item only.  No action needs to be taken regarding the results.

The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD)  partnered with the Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) to test drinking water at the local schools for lead. (SVHS, SVMS, and VH elementary).  Santa Cruz Water District (SCWD) provided the water testing for Brook Knoll School.

The sampling is a proactive measure, spurred by a new State Water Resources Control Board requirement that the water agencies provide water testing for lead if requested by the school districts.  The sampling will include drinking fountains, the cafeteria and food preparation areas, and reusable water bottle filling stations.

From SVWD:

15 lead samples were recently collected from our 3 local schools for analysis. All 5 Vine Hill Elementary School samples showed no detection. SV Middle School had 3 non-detects and 2 positive samples, one at 5 parts per billion (ppb) and one at 1.1 ppb.

SV High School had 4 non-detects and one positive at 0.72 ppb.

The 3 positive samples are all well below the maximum contaminant level (mcl) of 15 ppb for Lead as set by the EPA. 

From SCWD:  Test results for Brook Knoll Elementary were also positive.  There was only one area of detection at 0.51 ppb - all other test results were negative.

Mike Smith will provide an analysis of the water testing results received by both SVWD for 3 sites as well as for Brook Knoll Elementary.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept for first reading updates to Board Policy BP 2121(a).

This policy was updated to clarify the conditions under which the Governing Board may meet in closed session under the "labor exception" (Government Code 54957.6) of the Ralph M. Brown Act to discuss superintendent contract, salary, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits.

Attachment A is SVUSD's current policy, which was last updated May 8, 2012.

Attachment B is CSBA's proposed/recommended updates.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 17-018  AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION BY THE SCOTTS VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN JOINT BORROWING WITH THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TREASURER.

Education Code Section 42620 allows local educational agencies to borrow from the county treasurer.  This type of borrowing requires the approval of the governing board by formal resolution.  The loan cannot exceed 85% of the amount of money which will accrue to the school district during the fiscal year.  However, the county treasurer cannot loan a district money after the last Monday in April. 

This year’s cash flows were positive and the district did not need to borrow any external funds.  Cash balances are also expected to be positive throughout 2017-2018. However, since the timing of allocations from the State of California is not in the District’s control and the State of California budget is not yet adopted, it is prudent to have a borrowing mechanism in place. 

This resolution authorizes the district to borrow up to $1,000,000 should the need arise.  Interest would be charged at the pooled treasury rate.

If borrowing became necessary, the fiscal impact would be the cost of the interest that would be incurred.

Per the Education Code, the District is allowed to borrow cash from the County Treasurer if needed during the year.  Although the District has not used this option in the past seven years, it is a no cost insurance policy to have the ability to borrow in an extreme circumstance.

None, Information only.

This presentation covers the projected revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.  

These numbers will be used for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Adopted Budget. 

The fiscal impact will be determined as the final Adopted Budget is calculated.

Approve the contract with Cooperative Strategies for the performance of a Developer Fee Study.

The District is required by State code to perform a developer fee study in order to change developer fee rates charged for residential and commercial development.  

 The District is contracting with Cooperative Strategies, formerly the Dolinka Group, which has performed developer fee studies for the District in the past.

District staff will provide information to Cooperative Strategies within the next two weeks and the company will provide a draft study two weeks after receiving the data for comment.

The cost of the contract is $3,400 and will be paid for out of the Developer Fee fund 25.

The contract is per direction received from the Board at the March 28, 2017 meeting 

It is recommended that the Board approve the sixth-grade student trip to the Yosemite Institute for the 2017-18 School Year.  Approval at this time will allow the teacher coordinator, Renae Fish, to sign a contract to reserve our space for next year.

Spaces are available for 94 students. The cost is approximately $850 per student. Fundraising opportunities are available if parents wish to facilitate them.

This has been an annual trip that started in 2008.  Based on the success of this trip, we would like to continue it for the 2017-18 school year.  

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

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.       

DESCRIPTION DETAILS:

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the disposal of textbooks per BP3270(a).

Because of the new adoptions and Common Core State Standards, there are numerous books that are in need of disposal.

Middle School Science Books:  118

Middle School English Books:  124

Middle School Math Books:  757