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REGULAR MEETING~BOARD OF TRUSTEES
San Mateo-Foster City SD
November 15, 2018 6:30PM
1170 Chess Drive Foster City, CA 94404 Please note that Trustee Noelia Corzo is joining this meeting via VIDEO CONFERENCE from: Villas Granada 2 Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala, Guatemala

Mission Statement:
VISION STATEMENT: "The San Mateo–Foster City School District educates, inspires and empowers every student in every school every day to live, lead and learn with integrity and joy."
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M.
2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
2.1. GOVT. CODE 54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation: (1 case).
2.2. GOVT. CODE § 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: Charter Square Shopping Center located at 1050 Shell Boulevard in Foster City Agency Negotiator: Dr. Joan Rosas. Negotiating Parties: District, Chang Income Property Partnership, LP, and Westlake Urban, LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for Amendment No. 2 to School Conveyance Agreement.
2.3. GOVT. CODE § 54957.6 – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S) – Agency Designated Representative: Dr. Joan Rosas. Employee Organization: SMETA, CSEA and/or SMEAA.
2.4. GOVT. CODE § 54957 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE. If these discussions are not completed before 7:00 p.m., the Closed Session will continue following the regular meeting.
3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING
3.1. Report out of Closed Session
3.2. Flag Salute
3.3. Roll Call
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: November 15, 2018 (v)
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
5.1. October 25, 2018 - Special-SPSA (v)
5.2. October 25, 2018, 2018 - Regular (v)
5.3. November 1, 2018 - Special- Study Session (v)
5.4. November 1, 2018 - Regular (v)
6. RECOGNITION
6.1. Permanent Status-Certificated (v)
Rationale:
The Human Resources Department has verified that the following teachers (see attachment) have successfully completed 2 years probation and are now eligible for permanent status.
 
Recommended Motion:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE PERMANENT STATUS FOR CERTIFICATED STAFF. 

Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Permanent Status 2018-2019 111518
7. STATEMENTS
7.1. Public Statements Related to Non-agenda Topics:
7.2. Public Statements Related to Agenda Items: Persons will be called on at the appropriate time
7.3. Foundation/Committee Reports
7.4. Announcements
8. PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA (v)
8.1. BUSINESS/FINANCE
8.1.1. Notice of Completion - Audubon Elementary Roofing Project - Western Roofing Service, Inc.
Rationale:

Pursuant to the contract awarded by the Board of Trustees on November 16, 2017, Western Roofing Service, Inc., has furnished all material and finished all labor for the completion of the work related to the Audubon Roofing Project #17- 131. With the approval of the Board of Trustees, the attached Notice of Completion will be filed with the San Mateo County Clerk's Office as required by law.



 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE AUDUBON ROOFING PROJECT. 


Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
NOC Audubon Roofing Project
8.1.2. Bayside Academy - Portables Relocation Project - Aram Electric - Change Order No.1
Rationale:

On June 7, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved a contract with Aram Electric, Inc., as the lowest bidder for electrical power work for the relocating of four portables at Bayside Academy.  Aram Electric, Inc. was one of multi-prime contractors.

The District accepted the proposal from Aram Electric, Inc.for low voltage data and phone project in amount of $14,000. 

The District in working with Aram Electric, Inc., relocated existing data and phone drops in two portables at the request of the school, which resulted in Change Order No.1 in amount of $1,691.00,  a 12.08% of the original contract.

The new contract amount for the Low Voltage Data and phone work for Aram  Electric, Inc., will be $15,691.00. 
 


 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ARAM ELECTRIC INC., FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE DATA AND PHONE WORK FOR THE RELOCATION OF FOUR PORTABLES AT BAYSIDE ACADEMY.


Financial Impact:

$1,691.00 - Measure X funding

Attachments:
Bayside Portables Relocation, Aram Electric - CO#1
8.1.3. Notice of Completion - Bayside Portables Relocation - Multiple General Contractors
Rationale:

Pursuant to the contracts awarded by the Board of Trustees on June 7, 2018, Anaya Construction,  and Aram Electric, Inc., have furnished all materials and finished all labor for the completion of the work related to the Bayside Academy Relocation of Four Portables Project #18-135. With approval of the Board of Trustees, the attached Notice of Completion will be filed with the San Mateo County Recorder's Office as required by law. 

 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BAYSIDE ACADEMY RELOCATION OF FOUR PORTABLES PROJECT.


Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
NOC Bayside Portables Relocation Project
8.1.4. Notice of Completion - Highlands Elementary Playgrounds Project - Multiple General Contractors
Rationale:

Pursuant to the contracts awarded by the Board of Trustees on June 21, 2018 to multiple General Contractors - Community Playgrounds, Inc., C.F. Archibald, Inc., and SofSurfaces Inc., have furnished all materials and finished all labor for the completion of the work related to the Highlands Elementary Playgrounds Installation, ADA Path of Travel, and Matting Placement Project #17-132. With the approval of the Board of Trustees, the attached Notice of Completion will be filed with the San Mateo Country Recorder's Office as required by the law.


 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE  HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY PLAY STRUCTURES INSTALLATION, ADA PATH OF TRAVEL AND MATTING PLACEMENT PROJECT. 

Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
NOC Highland Play structures Project
8.1.5. Fire Extinguisher Service ACE Fire Equipment Service Change Order #1
Rationale:

At the August 23, 2018 meeting the Board of Trustees approved a contract with ACE Fire Equipment Service Co. for $12,805.21 to service fire extinguishers District wide, including vehicles.  Several aging extinguishers needed to be replaced as the canisters can no longer retain their pressure and approximately 53 extinguishers needed additional maintenance on their valves.  The cost for this Change Order #01 is $711.44.



 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR ACE FIRE EQUIPMENT SERVICES FOR NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 53 EXTINGUISHERS.



Financial Impact:

$744.11 - Routine Restrictive Maintenance Plan Budget    



Attachments:
Change Order #01 for ACE Fire
8.1.6. Application for the USDA Farm to School Implementation Grant
Rationale:

The USDA Farm to School Implementation Grant is a two-year grant for $100,000 to further develop existing farm to school initiatives, improving the health of children through nutrition education and the promotion of healthier eating. We are pursuing a collaborative application with La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, with approximately two-thirds of funding being designated for our district and one-third for our partner district.

If awarded, this grant would provide contracted staffing at four school sites in our district and two sites in La Honda-Pescadero to train teachers to deliver nutrition education lessons and to engage students directly during lunch time. Lunch time activities would include offering taste tests and other activities using the healthy foods being served. Grant funds would also support school gardens and visits from farmers at these sites.

The application is due December 4, 2018, and awards will be made in May 2019. Programs start in July of 2019. An in-kind match of $35,000 is required; this match will be provided through existing school site staff time to participate in the project and through partner contributions, including training for food service personnel and participation of staff and community organizations in the partnering school district.



 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE USDA FARM TO SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION GRANT.

Financial Impact:

None

8.1.7. Resolution No. 17/18-19 - Surplus Equipment
Rationale:

The Board of Trustees has the authority under the provisions of Education Code Sections 39520, 39521, 39522, and 39523 to dispose of tangible surplus property if it no longer meets the needs of the District. Board Policy 3270 adopted June 5, 2014 describes the appropriate process for surplus and disposal of said property.  

The following property will be declared surplus to the needs of the District as it is inadvisable to repair and/or is obsolete: 

  • Child Nutrition Services-- Disposal of equipment: dishwasher, pallet jack, and mixer.


 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 17/18-19 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO DISPOSE OF IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD POLICY 3270. 



Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Surplus Form 111518
Surplus Resolution 17 18-19
8.1.8. County Investment Report - Quarter ending September 30, 2018
Rationale:

Government Code 53646 imposes disclosure requirements on all Government Agencies. District staff must provide a quarterly report to the Board.

If a local agency has placed all of its investments in a Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, insured accounts in a bank or savings and loan association, in a county investment pool, or any combination of these, staff will provide the most recent quarterly statement received by the local agency from these institutions.

Gross interest earned for the quarter ending September 30, 2018 is as follows:

California State Treasurer - LAIF: 2.002%

San Mateo County Treasurer: 2.026%

SEE ATTACHED PORTFOLIO


 
Recommended Motion:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE COUNTY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018.

Attachments:
Sept 2018 Investment Report
8.1.9. Contracts & Consultants $45,000 and Under
Rationale:
Per Board Policy 3312, the Board may, by a majority vote, delegate to the Superintendent or designee the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the District.  To be valid or to constitute an enforceable obligation against the District, all such contracts must be approved and/or ratified by the Board.  Contracts are available for review upon request in the Business Services department.


 
Recommended Motion:
 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE LIST OF CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANTS OF $45,000 and Under.
Attachments:
Contract List Nov 15, 2018 Board Meeting
8.1.10. Listing of Payments to Meet District Expenditures
Rationale:

Board Policy 3314 states the following: It shall be the practice of the administration to present the Board of Trustees with copies of all warrant registers for information and review at each regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. As Policies 3100 (budget) and 3110 (transfer of funds) provide criteria for Board authorization of all expenditures, both personnel and non-personnel items, prior to the actual payment of the obligation, warrants will be distributed to the vendors and employees after audit by the County Superintendent of Schools.

Education Code Sections 42631-36 requires the Board of Trustees approve all expenditures made by the District.


 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE ATTACHED DISTRICT EXPENDITURES.

Financial Impact:
Funds have been provided for the goods and services paid by these warrants through the budgetary process. There is no impact on the various funds of the District beyond what has been budgeted.
Attachments:
Warrant Report 111518
8.1.11. Gifts presented to the schools
Rationale:
Board Policy 3290 requires the Superintendent to obtain final approval and acceptance for gifts donated to the school district.

 
Recommended Motion:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE GIFTS PRESENTED TO THE SCHOOLS AS APPROVED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT.

Financial Impact:
The District receives direct benefit from these gifts, either in the form of cash contributions, or goods and services.

Attachments:
Gifts List 111518
8.2. HUMAN RESOURCES
8.2.1. Assignments Noted for Individuals Listed
Rationale:
The Human Resources Department has received and processed all necessary documents for personnel actions.
 
Recommended Motion:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENTS NOTED FOR THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED. (See attached list)
Financial Impact:

None – Expenditure provided for in the 2018-2019 budget.


Attachments:
Assignments for Noted Individuals HR 111518
8.2.2. Resignations, Releases, and/or Retirees
Rationale:
The Superintendent has been granted authority by the Board to accept the resignation, release and/or retirement requests from District employment. The Human Resources Department has received and processed all necessary documents for personnel actions according to the California Education Code.
 
Recommended Motion:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT INFORMATION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS, RELEASES AND/OR RETIREES. (See attached list)
Financial Impact:
None - Replacement will be employed to fill vacated positions
Attachments:
Resignation Releases and or Retirees HR 111518
9. SUPERINTENDENT SERVICES/BOARD
9.1. Nomination of Region 5 Delegate to CSBA (v)
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SMFCSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOMINATE A REGION 5 DELEGATE TO CSBA.


9.2. Equity Task Force Appointment Process
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISCUSS A PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE EQUITY TASK FORCE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.


10. EDUCATION/STUDENT SERVICES
10.1. The Achievement Initiative: Attention to Attendance. San Mateo-Foster City School District End-of-Year Report 2017-18
Rationale:
This presentation by The Achievement Initiative will provide information regarding SMFCSD attendance data from the 2017-18 school year, focusing on truancy, excessive excused absences and chronic absenteeism.  
 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE INFORMATION ON STUDENT ATTENDANCE DURING THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR.

Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
A2A Attention to Attendance - 111518
10.2. Student Support Teams and Interventions for Students Needing More Intensive Behavior Supports
Rationale:
This presentation is the third in a 3-part series focusing on layered behavioral supports for students.  The first presentation included information on District policies and the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) framework; the second session was a presentation by two elementary schools on their implementation of PBIS.

 
Recommended Motion:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE INFORMATION ON STUDENT SUPPORT TEAMS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTS NEEDING MORE INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS.

Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Session III - Support for Difficult Behaviors 111518
11. BUSINESS/FINANCE
11.1. Measure L - Final Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee Report
Rationale:

On February 5, 2008, the San Mateo-Foster City School District successfully passed the Measure L Capital Facilities Bond.  The election was conducted under Proposition 39, which establishes strict accountability.  The District established a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC), which has the duties and oversight set forth in the Board approved Committee Bylaws.  The CBOC does not have independent legal capacity from the District.  

After ten years, and as Measure L comes to a close, fewer and fewer community members have expressed interest in joining the CBOC, consequently a quorum has been difficult to attain at recent meetings.  On August 23, 2018, the Board approved Resolution No. 05/18-19, expanding the responsibilities of the Measure X CBOC to include reviewing the financial expenditures of Measure L bond proceeds, and combining the L and X CBOC members into a new Measure X CBOC. 

A final progress report of the activities of the Measure L CBOC will be presented by it's chairman, Mr. Ryan Nobrega.  






 
Recommended Motion:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE THE FINAL MEASURE L CITIZENS BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 05/18-19 APPROVED ON AUGUST 23, 2018.


Financial Impact:

NONE

Attachments:
2018 Measure L Final Report 111518
12. BOARD MEMBER STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT AND FUTURE MEETING DATES
14. ADJOURNMENT
14.1. Adjournment (v)
Disability Information:
"Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Superintendent's Office at 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City, during normal business hours." ----- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's office at 312-7348 at least 48 hours in advance.

Published: November 9, 2018, 4:04 PM

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