The SELPA Local Plan has undergone a transition to the mandated CDE template, and every SELPA in California is working to submit a Local Plan to CDE by June 30 using the updated template.  Each Local Plan includes several components, including the Governance and Administration, Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan components.  Additionally several attachments will be submitted annually (the Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan) and for this Local Plan submission, we are also adding a new LEA member - KIPP Esperanza Charter School.  

The SELPA Governing Board will adopt a resolution adopting this Local Plan and then all LEAs must adopt a supporting resolution adopting the Local Plan as well. CDE is requesting that Resolutions and the Local Plan be submitted by June 30, 2020.

Tuition:

Student A: $4,744.50

Student B: $4,082.00

Tuition:

Student A: $115,252

Student B: $118,252

Student C: $104,752

There is no financial impact to the district.

The cost of the program of $555,000 will be covered by the Ravenswood Education Foundation ($270,000) and CASSY's fundraising ($285,000).

This is a non-binding letter of intent for the District to consider with Playworks. Playworks offers structured recess and class game times.

This letter of intent is presented for Board consideration since it is unclear the level of services that can be provided.

The letter of intent is non-binding and does not have a fiscal impact to the district.

In the future, an MOU would come forward for Board decision and that would have a financial impact of $79,500 for a coach at each of the three elementary sites.

There is no financial impact to the district.

All of the allotted After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program funds that the District receives would be transferred to the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula to support the after school programs. 

The Ravenswood City Elementary School District (RCSD) invited proposals from qualified vendors to submit a proposal to assist with upgrading and modernizing the wired and wireless networks and IT infrastructure at four remaining sites.

The Phase 5 Schools and District Office IT Infrastructure Upgrade Project is part of Bond Measure H and S funds that were passed in 2018-19 for modernizing the school district.

In late 2017 an IT assessment was conducted and presented to the school board to support our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). These recommendations became the basis for our Five Phase approach to upgrading the IT infrastructure of the schools and district. The IT Infrastructure Project is replacing old technology infrastructure and cabling at schools in order to fulfill district goals, including the implementation of a new online curricula, new distance learning initiatives, and providing teachers and staff with the tools they need to provide a quality education to our students. The last major upgrade of this infrastructure at Ravenswood was in 1998.

Phases 1 (New Phone System) & 2 (New Paging, Network, & Audiovisual [AV] systems at RMS) have been completed. This RFP contract is a part of the completion of the remaining IT Infrastructure Upgrades which include:

• Phase 3 – Backup District Data Center at RMS School Site (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 4 – Central Data Center Upgrade (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 5 – Cabling, Network, AV Upgrades at Remaining Sites – (this RFP)
  

As presented during the 3/14/19 Technology Vision Report to the Board, the technology infrastructure at school sites and the District Office is antiquated and in need of upgrade. In addition, the age of equipment, lack of reliability and redundancy is a concern during our COVID-19 crisis distance learning planning.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the contract with AMS.NET, Inc. for the Phase 5 Schools and District Office IT Infrastructure Upgrade Project.

The total cost for the Phase 5 Schools and District Office IT Infrastructure Upgrade Project is $1,726,195.40. All funding will come from Measure H & S Bond Funds.

The requested project is for site upgrades to four locations, where all network cabling and network infrastructure will be replaced. The sites where the upgrades will occur are Costaño Elementary, Los Robles McNair Academy, Belle Haven School, and the District Office. The Main Distribution Frame (MDF) at the District Office will also be remodeled during this phase.

The Ravenswood City Elementary School District (RCSD) invited qualified vendors to submit a proposal to assist with replacing and upgrading all network cabling  and network infrastructure at four remaining district sites.

The Phase 5 Schools and District Office Structure Cabling Upgrades Project is part of Bond Measure H and S funds that were passed in 2018-19 for modernizing the school district.

In late 2017 an IT assessment was conducted and presented to the school board to support our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). These recommendations became the basis for our Five Phase approach to upgrading the IT infrastructure of the schools and district. The IT Infrastructure Project is replacing old technology infrastructure and cabling at schools in order to fulfill district goals, including the implementation of a new online curricula, new distance learning initiatives, and providing teachers and staff with the tools they need to provide a quality education to our students. The last major upgrade of this infrastructure at Ravenswood was in 1998.

Phases 1 (New Phone System) & 2 (New Paging, Network, & Audiovisual [AV] systems at RMS) have been completed. This RFP contract is a part of the completion of the remaining IT Infrastructure Upgrades which include:

• Phase 3 – Backup District Data Center at RMS School Site (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 4 – Central Data Center Upgrade (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 5 – Cabling, Network, AV Upgrades at Remaining Sites – (this RFP)
  

As presented during the 3/14/19 Technology Vision Report to the Board, the technology infrastructure at school sites and the District Office is antiquated and in need of upgrade. This infrastructure is even more critical now during our COVID-19 crisis distance learning implementations.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the contract with AMS.NET, Inc. for the Phase 5 Schools and District Office Structured Cabling Upgrades Project.

The total cost for the Phase 5 Schools and District Office Structured Cabling Upgrades Project is $1,236,462.30. All funding will come from Measure H & S Bond Funds.

The requested project is for site upgrades to four locations, where classroom audiovisual (A/V) systems and site paging/intercom/clocks will be replaced. . The sites where the upgrades will occur are Costaño Elementary, Los Robles Ronald McNair Academy, Belle Haven School, and the District Office. Televisions will be installed in classrooms for teaching and instruction.

The Ravenswood City Elementary School District (RCSD) invited qualified vendors to submit a proposal to assist with replacing and upgrading all audiovisual equipment and paging infrastructure at four remaining district sites.

The Phase 5 School and District Office Audio/Visual Upgrades Project is part of Bond Measure H and S funds that were passed in 2018-19 for modernizing the school district.

In late 2017 an IT assessment was conducted and presented to the school board to support our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). These recommendations became the basis for our Five Phase approach to upgrading the IT infrastructure of the schools and district. The IT Infrastructure Project is replacing old technology infrastructure and cabling at schools in order to fulfill district goals, including the implementation of a new online curricula, new distance learning initiatives, and providing teachers and staff with the tools they need to provide a quality education to our students. The last major upgrade of this infrastructure at Ravenswood was in 1998.

Phases 1 (New Phone System) & 2 (New Paging, Network, & Audiovisual [AV] systems at RMS) have been completed. This RFP contract is a part of the completion of the remaining IT Infrastructure Upgrades which include:

• Phase 3 – Backup District Data Center at RMS School Site (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 4 – Central Data Center Upgrade (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 5 – Cabling, Network, AV Upgrades at Remaining Sites – (this RFP)
  

As presented during the 3/14/19 Technology Vision Report to the Board, the technology infrastructure at school sites and the District Office is antiquated and in need of upgrade. This infrastructure is even more critical now when we return to campuses after the COVID-19 crisis and implement more blended learning models.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the contract with AMS.NET, Inc. for the Phase 5 School and District Office Audio/Visual Upgrades Project.

The total cost for the Phase 5 School and District Office Audio/Visual Upgrades Project is $1,255,854.69. All funding will come from Measure H & S Bond Funds.

The requested project is for site upgrades to four locations, where some electrical will be replaced for networking purposes. The sites where the upgrades will occur are Costaño Elementary, Los Robles McNair Academy, Belle Haven School, and the District Office. The Main Distribution Frame (MDF) at the District Office will also be remodeled during this phase.

The Ravenswood City Elementary School District (RCSD) invited qualified vendors to submit a proposal to assist with replacing and upgrading all network-related electrical circuits in cabinets.

The Phase 5 School and District Office IT Electrical Upgrades Project is part of Bond Measure H and S funds that were passed in 2018-19 for modernizing the school district.

In late 2017 an IT assessment was conducted and presented to the school board to support our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). These recommendations became the basis for our Five Phase approach to upgrading the IT infrastructure of the schools and district. The IT Infrastructure Project is replacing old technology infrastructure and cabling at schools in order to fulfill district goals, including the implementation of a new online curricula, new distance learning initiatives, and providing teachers and staff with the tools they need to provide a quality education to our students. The last major upgrade of this infrastructure at Ravenswood was in 1998.

Phases 1 (New Phone System) & 2 (New Paging, Network, & Audiovisual [AV] systems at RMS) have been completed. This RFP contract is a part of the completion of the remaining IT Infrastructure Upgrades which include:

• Phase 3 – Backup District Data Center at RMS School Site (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 4 – Central Data Center Upgrade (under construction thru 6/30)
• Phase 5 – Cabling, Network, AV Upgrades at Remaining Sites – (this RFP)
  

As presented during the 3/14/19 Technology Vision Report to the Board, the technology infrastructure at school sites and the District Office is antiquated and in need of upgrade. This infrastructure is even more critical now during our COVID-19 crisis distance learning implementations.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the contract with AMS.NET, Inc. for the Phase 5 Schools and District Office IT Electrical Upgrades Project.

The total cost for the Phase 5 School and District Office IT Electrical Upgrades Project is $135,823.00. All funding will come from Measure H & S Bond Funds.

Planning for reentry to school and/or additional scenarios of distance learning for the fall of 2020, including specific guidance on curriculum materials and instructional planning and training supports for teachers. This support for RMS leaders around designing instruction and student support for reentry would include ongoing progress monitoring and frequent plan revisions through the fall based on data analysis and feedback from teachers, students, and families.

Ongoing capacity building for RMS leaders and teacher leaders around instructional planning and teacher observation and feedback. RMS leaders and teacher leaders would engage in initial teacher professional learning and instructional planning sessions in the fall as learners and then would receive deeper support from Instruction Partners team members to prepare them to facilitate regular content planning sessions and instructional observations.

Multiple cycles of observing lessons, intervention supports, and/or teacher planning to understand quality of instruction and implementation and then revise reentry and improvement plans based on data and feedback.

As part of planning for 2021-22, manage the process of selecting new curriculum materials, designing implementation plans, and providing initial training to teachers and leaders in at least one content area.

The total costs of the contact with Instruction Partners shall not exceed $66,500.00. All costs for this contract to be coved by the Ravenswood Education Foundation (REF) with no impact to the Ravenswood general funds.

The Addendum to the Master Contract with New Leaders, Inc. includes the following three components:

• Instructional Leadership for Leaders of Systems and Leaders of Schools for a combined cohort of up to 20 district and school leaders;

• Instructional Leadership Team Summits for up to 25 school based leaders; and

• Executive Coaching for Superintendent Gina Sudaria (offered pro-bono)

This scope of work represents a few key differences/additions:

1) We have included the addition of Instructional Leadership Team Summits programming for up to 25 school based leaders, along with continued training and support for district and school leaders as well as continued pro-bono Executive Coaching for Superintendent Sudaria.

2) Program content across the board in 2020-21 will focus on Instructional Leadership in ELA and Math, aligning training and support for all participant leaders at every level.

3) We have included additional coaching hours (up to 20 hours total) for up to ten district and school leaders (principals). 

Consultant agrees to provide leadership support, and advising to the District’s Chief Business Official and/or Controller on an “as-needed” basis, at the request of the District’s Superintendent.  Specifically, Consultant will periodically meet with, and provide coaching and support for, the District’s Chief Business Official and/or Controller and provide other advice and assistance to the Chief Business Official and/or Controller in transitioning into their position with the District. 

The District wishes to retain Consultant to provide consultant and advising support for the District’s Business Services during the 2020-21 fiscal year.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the consultant contract with Jim Lianides to provide consultant, leadership, and advising support for the District’s Business Services department from July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.

Consultant’s billing rate is $100.00 (one hundred dollars) per hour. Consultant shall submit a monthly invoice to the District for services rendered under this Agreement no later than the 10th day of the next succeeding month. 

Consultant is a member or former member of CalSTRS. The post-retirement earnings limit for the 2020–21 school year is $46,451. The District will report Consultant’s earnings to CalSTRS.

The Williams Case is a landmark Superior Court case that provides all students equal access to instructional materials, safe schools, and quality teachers. In compliance with the Williams case, Ravenswood City School District provides every pupil access to all board adopted curricula (See Attachment).

It has been over ten years since the Ravenswood City School District has updated its developer fees that are assessed on new development of residential and commercial property within its boundaries.  As such, the district’s fees have been frozen at an old level and the district is not collecting what it is due under Government Code Section 66001.  The irony in this is that this does not mean developers within the community are paying a lower rate. The Sequoia Union High School District has kept up with the changes and has conducted justification studies that allow it to collect the maximum Level 1 rate.  This means that Sequoia is able to keep a portion of the developer fees collected that otherwise would go to Ravenswood.  Per the Government Code Level 1 developer fees should be divided between an elementary and high school district servicing the same community on a 60%-40% basis.  This is because an elementary district serves nine grade levels and a high school district serves four.

The Sequoia Union High School District has already approved its own resolution to current allowable levels of Adoption of the Resolution before the Board to adopt the school facility fee justification study and now imposes $4.08 per ft on residential, and $0.66 per ft on commercial/industrial.  Because Sequoia has kept up with justification studies over the years and Ravenswood has not, Sequoia is keeping over 50% of the fees within the boundaries of the Ravenswood City School District.  The approval of the Resolution by the Ravenswood City School District will not increase fees on developers as they are already paying the maximum allowed by law.  The effect of the Resolution will only restore the 60%-40% division of the fees as intended in the Government Code.

Since most recent development with the boundaries of the Ravenswood School District has been commercial, the loss of fees over the past years by the District has not been major.  However, there are new residential housing projects in the pipeline and the approval of the Resolution will ensure the District will collect its proper share (60%) of future fees.

The Justification Study uses a methodology to justify increased fees based on capitol improvement needs of the District based on the facilities master plan as opposed to a methodology based on new enrollment exceeding capacity.

The Government Code regulation the District posted the notice for the public hearing twice in a local newspaper and disseminated the notice of the public hearing to all regular recipient of Board materials.  Upon approval a copy of the Resolution will be sent to City/County Planning/Building Departments, Sequoia Union High School District, and the Office of Statewide of Health Planning and Development.  The new fee will go into effect 60 days after the Resolution is passed.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the attached Resolution to adopt the School Facilities Fee Justification Study.

Attached is the report on the proposed budget and multiyear projection.  It was reviewed by the Board in its previous meeting, June 11, that also included a public hearing.  Since the State budget has yet to be passed, the revenue assumptions built into the proposed budget reflect the Governor’s May Revise LCFF revenue projections.  The final state budget, once signed, may contain some revisions to these LCFF projections.  If that is the case, they will be reflected in the first interim budget the Board will consider in December.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires Local Education Agencies to submit a completed Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (form CL-500) before any permits can be issued. The governing board of the school district must adopt the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators at a regularly scheduled public meeting certifying that there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the district’s specified employment criteria.

Adopt the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.

Policy updated to add staff training on procedures for responding to an active shooter situation, condense options on pepper spray to recommend that any possession of pepper spray by employees require advance written permission, and reflect renumbering of legal cite pertaining to pepper spray. Regulation updated to clarify the reporting of an attack, assault, or threat and to modify section on pepper spray consistent with revisions to the BP.