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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Santa Rosa City Schools
February 27, 2019 6:00PM
4:00 p.m. - Closed Session 6:00 p.m. - Open Session Santa Rosa City Hall - City Council Chambers 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa

A. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m.
A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Members of the public may address the Board on items listed on the closed session agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes each (Board Bylaw 9323(5)).

Minutes:
None.
B. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Minutes:
The Board entered closed session to discuss the items on the closed session agenda.
B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Gov. Code § 54957)
B.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957)
B.3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code § 54957)
B.4. Conference With Labor Negotiator (SRTA/CSEA) (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9) (Garcia/SRCS)
B.6. Student Expulsions (Ed. Code § 48918)
C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
C.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
President Klose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C.2. Report of Actions Taken In Closed Session
Minutes:
During closed session, the Board voted 4-0 (3 members absent) to authorize the District Superintendent or her designee to adopt Resolution No. 2018/19-042 to notify up to twelve (12) probationary certificated employees that they will be non-reelected for the 2019/20 school year pursuant to Education Code section 44929.21.

During closed session, the Board voted 4-0 (3 members absent) to authorize the District Superintendent or her designee to adopt Resolution No. 2018/19-044 to notify an administrator that he/she may be released from their position for the 2019/20 school year pursuant to Education Code section 44951.
C.3. Items Considered In Closed Session for Action In Open Session
Actions:
Motion
Move recommended expulsion regarding Case No. 2018/19-19, Resolution No. 19. Passed with a motion by Ed Sheffield and a second by Laurie Fong.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
Motion
Move recommended suspended expulsion regarding Case No. 2018/19-19, Resolution No. 19. Passed with a motion by Ed Sheffield and a second by Laurie Fong.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
C.4. Statements of Abstention
Minutes:
There were no statements of abstention.
C.5. Adjustments to Agenda
Minutes:
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
C.6. Board Member Requests for Information
Minutes:
There were no requests for information.
C.7. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Held On February 13, 2018
Actions:
Motion
Approve the minutes from the February 13, 2019, regular board meeting. Passed with a motion by Laurie Fong and a second by Ed Sheffield.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
Attachments:
Minutes 2-13-2019
C.8. Public Comment On Non Agenda Items
Quick Summary / Abstract:

This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak to the board on non-agenda items.  Comments on items that are on the agenda will take place during the discussion on that agenda item.  Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the subject matter of its jurisdiction. Please submit a Speaker Card to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. Upon recognition by the Board President, please approach the podium. The Board shall take no action or discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except as authorized by law (BB 9323(2)). Speakers are limited to 3 minutes each (BB 9323(5)). Should a member of the public have comments that pertain to a complaint against an employee of the District, the Board advises that the matter should first be pursued using the appropriate district complaint procedure (BB 9323(6)).

Minutes:
The following individuals addressed the Board:
Mike Converse spoke about the acknowledgment of board policy
Jim Ronan spoke about salary and compensation
Micah Carlin-Goldberg spoke about salary and compensation
Forest Arata spoke about healthcare and compensation
Kristine Erken spoke about healthcare
Barbara Gay spoke about compensation


D. REPORTS
D.1. CA School Employee Association (CSEA) Report
Minutes:
No report was given.
D.2. Santa Rosa Teachers Association (SRTA) Report
Minutes:
A report was given by SRTA President, Will Lyon.
D.3. Labor Management Collaborative (LMC) Report
Minutes:
A brief report was given by Assistant Superintendent, Stacy Spector.
D.4. Superintendent Report
Minutes:
Superintendent Kitamura gave a report.
D.5. Board President Report
Minutes:
President Klose gave a report.
D.6. Board Member Reports
Minutes:
Directors Ed Sheffield, Laurie Fong, Stephanie Manieri and Student Board Member aAlana Macken gave reports.
D.7. CSBA / NSBA Report
Minutes:
No report was given.
E. CONSENT ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:

All consent items are enacted by the Board in one motion, unless a Board member requests that an item be removed and discussed separately.  

Actions:
Motion
Approve items E.1 through E.8 and E.10 through E.12. Passed with a motion by Laurie Fong and a second by Ed Sheffield.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
Motion
Approve item E.9. Passed with a motion by Laurie Fong and a second by Stephanie Manieri.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
E.1. Approval of Absent Board Members
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of absent Board Member(s), if necessary, due to illness, jury duty, or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board in accordance with Education Code Section 35120.

Minutes:
The absences of Directors Evelyn Anderson, Jill McCormick and Omar Medina were approved.
E.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions
Speaker:
Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of the personnel transactions submitted. 

Rationale:

Staff is presenting Personnel Transaction items for Board approval.

 
Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

Attachments:
Personnel Transactions
Staff Report
E.3. Approval of Vendor Warrants
Speaker:
Rick Edson, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of the vendor warrants submitted.  The attached warrant register lists all vendors for the period February 1, 2019, through February 14, 2019, for a total of $3,294,664.26. 

Rationale:

Staff is presenting the Warrant Register List for Board Approval.

Financially significant vendor warrants that highlight the largest check or invoice paid to a particular vendor:

Check
Number
 
VendorAmount Fund Source Purpose 
 314370California Value Trust $352,428.37General Fund Classified Employee Health Insurance 
 314420Matrix HG Inc $135,896.36Fund 21 (Bond Fund)Measure I: SRHS Roofing Project 
 314484West County Transportation Agency $338,943.28General Fund Transportation Services 
 314551 Matrix HG Inc $891,315.62Fund 21 (Bond Fund)Measure I: SRHS Roofing Project 
 314618Kaiser Foundation Health$529,037.71General Fund Employee Health Insurance 
 314632Santa Rosa City Schools $150,000.00Self-Insurance Dental Fund Employee Dental Insurance 
 314640TLCD Architecture $101,104.37Fund 21 (Bond Fund)Measure I: Montgomery HS Two (2)-Story CR 

 
Financial Impact:

Warrants (Current): February 1, 2019, through February 14, 2019 = $3,294,664.26
Warrants (Total 18/19 Fiscal Year): July 1, 2019, through February 14, 2019= $50,097,590.41

Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

Attachments:
Warrant Register List
E.4. Approval of Donations and Gifts
Speaker:
Rick Edson, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of the donations and gifts submitted.

Rationale:

Parents, students, community members, and businesses make donations and give gifts to the schools on a regular basis. Donations come in the form of money, goods, or services. These donations are appreciated and welcomed by the schools and departments.

 
Financial Impact:

Donations received since February 14, 2019 = $17,547.77.
District-wide donations year to date = $412,471.53.

Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

Attachments:
Donation/Gift Detail
Donations Year to Date by Site
E.5. Approval of Contracts
Speaker:
Rick Edson, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

 The Board will consider approval of the contracts submitted.

Rationale:

Staff is submitting contracts on behalf of schools and departments for specified services to be performed by individuals, contractors or consulting firms.  For fiscal and learning impacts, see the attached summary sheet.

 
Financial Impact:

Total value of contracts = $176,041.81

Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

Attachments:
1. Summary of Contracts
2. Contracts
E.6. Approval of Elementary and Secondary Site Safety Plans
Speaker:
Dr. Anna-Maria Guzman, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will approve the annual update to School Site Safety Plans.

Rationale:

Purpose 

Education Code§32280 through§32289 requires the development, annual review, and update of School Safety Plans. The Education Code further requires that the local governing board annually approve the revised School Safety Plans. Each School Site Council is required to review the School Safety Plans and update them as needed. The review and revision of the School Safety Plans by each School Site Council are routinely completed by March 1st of each year to meet the state deadline. As required by the California Education Code, School Site Safety Plans, at a minimum, contain the following:

Each School Site Safety Plan, at a minimum, includes the following:

Section I Status of School Crime
Section II Procedures for Compliance with School Safety Laws, District Policies, Regulations, and Procedures
Section III Child Abuse Reporting Procedures
Section IV Disaster Procedures (Routine & Emergency)
Section V Suspension and Expulsion
Section VI Notification to Teachers of Dangerous Students
Section VII Sexual Harassment Policy
Section VIII School wide Dress Code
Section IX Safe Ingress and & Egress
Section X Safe and Orderly Environment: Goals & Objectives
Section XI School Discipline, Rules & Procedures
Section XII Hate Crimes Policies & Procedures
Section XIII Verification of Review

The California Department of Education (CDE) has established new requirements for the School Safety Plan. Interim Director Cunningham attended the training on Feb. 21, 2019 and will share the information with all principals. In addition, the new template for Safety Plans will be available through the Document Tracking Services that are currently being used to write School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and the LCAP.

The new CDE template is available to view here:

School Safety Plan Template

Consideration

The revised School Safety plans were approved by each School Site Council and are available for review at each school and in the Curriculum and Instruction Office.

Upon approval of the District Emergency Plan this Spring, the School Safety plans will be updated.

Board Policy
BP 0450
AR 0450

California Education Code
32280-32289

Previous Board Activity
2/28/18
2/25/17

 
Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.


Attachments:
1. Charter School Safety Plan Verification
2. Elementary School Safety Plan Verification
3. Middle School Safety Plan Verification
4. High School Safety Plan Verification
5. Piner HS Safety Plan Verification Page
E.7. Approval of Job Description for Mental Health Clinical Supervisor and Changes To the Supervisory Employees Salary Schedule - 2018-2019
Speaker:
Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of the proposed revised job description for Mental Health Clinical Supervisor and changes to the Supervisory Employee Salary Schedule - 2018-2019.

Rationale:

Based on the approval of the proposed Mental Health Clinical Supervisor position on January 23, 2019, the job description has been updated (11-month employee) and the position has been added to the Supervisory Salary Schedule 2018-2019 at Range 138.

This position was created to hire and manage clinical interns in the then, soon to be opened Santa Rosa Integrated Wellness Center. The position is designed to also supervise clinical interns throughout the District and is considered a Classified Supervisory position due to managing and evaluating employees that are non-certificated. The position has not received any applicants since its posting. This action increases the compensation to bring it in align with similar positions in Sonoma County.

Purpose

To bring the proposed salary in-line with similar positions in Sonoma County due to workforce shortages.

Considerations

Based on the education level and work experiences required for this position there is a need to increase compensation in order to attract quality candidates. Petaluma has a similar position. Also, based on the internal relationship to align with School Psychologists.


The position is grant funded initially for use in the Integrated Wellness Center.  This position is on the Classified Supervisory Schedule to accommodate supervising interns that non certificated Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) interns.

In the future, Student and Family Services expect to hire our own LCSW interns and eventually employees. These hires will reduce our need for outside clinical vendors and provide equivalent services at a potentially lower cost.  

Board Policy
BP 4140 Bargaining Units
BP 4200 Classified Personnel 

Previous Board History
E.8 1/23/19 Board Item

 
Financial Impact:

The original salary was established at range 123 $ 51,459 for step 1 and with all benefits included will be budgeted cost of $ 63,357. This action will raise the salary to Range 138 (new) $75,000 for a fully budgeted cost of $92,250

This funding was secured from the various grants Santa Rosa City Schools has received to support fire victims. Based on current grant allocations, this position can be funded from the grant for at least two years without any contribution from the general fund or other funding sources.

Minutes:
Approved by vote on consent agenda.
Attachments:
Job Description
Salary Schedule
E.8. Approval of Proposed Revised Job Description for Network and Communications Systems Administrator
Speaker:
Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of the revised job description for Network and Communications Systems Administrator.


Rationale:

Purpose

The job description for the Network Administrator was last updated on September 26, 2007.

Since then, our network and communication needs have expanded to include our new phone system which has been integrated with our district network.  The role of the Network and Communications Systems Administrator will now include managing our Voice over Internet Protocol (VolP) system with components of the district network. This position will also provide training for our staff as needed.

Consideration

The Network and Communications System Administrator will develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures associated with training plans for phone systems and network resources for disaster recovery and communications.

Board Policy
BP 4211 Recruitment and Selection

Education Code
Ed Code 45109 Employment


 
Financial Impact:

This position will remain at the same Range 131 of the Supervisory Employees Salary Schedule 2018-2019 (12-month employee).

No additional fiscal impact.


Minutes:
Approved by vote on consent agenda.
Attachments:
Job Description
E.9. Approval of Proposed New Custodial Manager Position and Job Description
Speaker:
Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of the proposed new Custodial Manager position and job description.

Rationale:

Currently, the responsibility has been divided between the Director of Maintenance and Operation and site Principals.  Principals are too often busy with their students and teachers to give the needed attention to their custodial staff.  The Director also has a staff of over 100 and cannot give the custodial staff the direct support needed. Administering this very important function in our district in this manner is not sustainable.

Purpose

Business Services and Human Resources recommends the approval of the new position and job description for Custodial Manager. The description will allow the district to hire a qualified leader to help shape and monitor custodial services throughout the district. This position will work under the Maintenance and Operation Department.

 Consideration

Santa Rosa City Schools acknowledges that the cleanliness of our schools goes hand in hand with educating our students. Cleaner schools equals less sick time away from school and work, which will save the district. The district has a need to standardize both custodial products and training of staff. This new position will greatly benefit the district through cost-cutting of products and time saving of labor by standardizing the entire department. Our goal is to greatly improve the facilities throughout the SRCS district and better serve our students and staff. This position exists at most school districts to help facilitate custodial services and help to supervise the night custodians.

NSBA Clean Green Safe Schools

NEA Clean Schools

 
Financial Impact:

If approved, this position will be placed on the Scheduled Management Salary Schedule, Range 3,  Step 1, starting at $71,670 and with all benefits included will be budgeted cost of approximately $ 87,437 per year.

This position would be funded out of the routine and major maintenance account required funding.


Minutes:
Tammy Affonso addressed the Board on this item.
Attachments:
Job Description
Salary Schedule
E.10. Award of Bid for Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Vehicles
Speaker:
Rick Edson, Assistant Superintendent; Kelley Cook, Director
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval and award of the Bid for three CTE Program Vehicles to support the Elsie Allen High School and Santa Rosa High School Agricultural Programs.  

Rationale:

Purpose

Acquisition of three vehicles for use by the Agriculture Programs at Elsie Allen High and Santa Rosa High.

Considerations

On January 23, 2019, the Board approved the issuance of a Request for Bids for the purchase of one truck for the Elsie Allen High School Agricultural Program, and one passenger van and one Expedition for the Santa Rosa High School Agricultural Program. The Board was advised that the funds for the purchase of these vehicles would come from the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) that was accepted by the Board on May 11, 2016.

A request for bids for the purchase of the CTE program vehicles was advertised in the Press Democrat, on the District's website and was sent to local dealers. Two (2) bids were received from Hansel Ford of Santa Rosa and Towne Ford of Redwood City. The bids were opened by District Staff on February 14, 2019.

The bids were reviewed and evaluated by District staff. The bid from Towne Ford was found to be non-responsive due to their inability to provide the vehicles by the due date specified in the bid documents.  Therefore, staff recommends awarding the bid in the amount of $111,836.78 to Hansel Ford.  Upon award of the bid, District staff will issue purchase orders for the three vehicles. The District anticipates receipt of the three vehicles within 90 days after the purchase order is received.  

Board Policy
BP 6178 Career Technical Education 
BP 3311 Bids 

Previous Board History
January 23, 2019 (E.10) Request for Bids for the Districts CTE Program
May 11, 2016 (E.9) Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Acceptance 

 
Financial Impact:

$111,836.78 - Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) 

These vehicles are funded through the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG), a three-year grant accepted by the Board on May 11, 2016.

Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.


E.11. Approval of Low Performing Block Grant Application
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of an application for the Low Performing Block Grant Application.

Rationale:

Purpose

The Board will consider approval of the Low Performing Block Grant Application.

Consideration

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to identify schools for different types of support. Schools are identified for assistance under one category at a time.

Under ESSA, states must establish a methodology to identify three categories of schools for support:

  1. Schools with overall low performance receive comprehensive support and improvement (CSI).
  2. Schools with at least one “consistently underperforming” subgroup of students receive targeted support and improvement (TSI).
  3. Schools with at least one very low-performing subgroup of students receive additional targeted support and improvement (ATSI).

Santa Rosa City Schools has received a Low Performing Student Block Grant allocating funds based on the 2017 CAASPP Results that is to provide additional services through professional learning, instructional materials, and direct student support services with implementation of the Common Core State Standards.  Funding is to be expended from April 2019 to June 2021 with reporting of progress and impact aligned with the District LCAP.

Board Policy
BP 6178- Instruction, Career Technical Education 

 
Financial Impact:

Grant funding allocated to Santa Rosa City Schools District to support Elementary, Secondary and Charter Schools is 1,203,440.00

Minutes:

Approved by vote on consent agenda.


Attachments:
CSI Overview
Grant Provided Services
E.12. Approval of English Language Development (ELD) and Academic Language Development (ALD) Courses
Speaker:
Aracely Romo-Flores, Director
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will be provided with a description of the new ELD/ALD course proposals for approval.  These courses are slated to being in the 2019-2020 school year. 

Rationale:

Purpose

Per Board Policy 6140.1, The Teaching and Learning Division, on behalf of Middle and High Schools principals, submit to the Board of Education the annual listing of courses for approval. If approved by the Board of Education, These courses will be available for all middle and high school English Learners (EL). 

Districts are required to continue to provide additional and appropriate educational services to ELs until they have demonstrated English language skills comparable to that of the district’s average native English speakers and have recouped any academic deficits which may have been incurred in other areas of the core curriculum while learning English. (5 CCR § 11302.) Services must continue until ELs meet objective reclassification criteria. (EC § 313.) 

Consideration

New courses were brought to site leadership teams which encompass the administrative team and department chairs from each high school. Upon gaining approval by the site, it was then forwarded to the appropriate steering committee which includes a department chair from each high school.  The courses are then discussed, approved and moved forward to the Vice Principals and Teaching and Learning Directors for final review. 

The Santa Rosa City Schools English Learner Master Plan was approved by the Board on August 9, 2017. The plan delineates the sequence of courses that an English learner must be placed in at the secondary level in order to provide English Learners an ELD program of instruction to help develop English proficiency skills as rapidly and effectively as possible to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation in instructional programs. This proposal is in response to State and Federal law for Designated ELD instruction.

District Course Submissions
  • Foundational English for Newcomers (b)
  • Academic Language Development for Newcomers (g)
  • Academic Language Development 7
  • Academic Language Development 8
  • Academic Language Development 9-10
  • Academic Language Development 11-12

Board Policy

BP 6000 Concepts and Roles

Previous Board Activity

The Board of Education annually approves new course submissions in January each academic school year.

 
Financial Impact:

The cost of the new adoption 7-12 that is being piloted in Spring of 2019 has an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars.

Minutes:
Approved by vote on consent agenda.
Attachments:
Academic Language Development (Newcomer)
Academic Language Development 11-12
Academic Language Development 7
Academic Language Development 8
Academic Language Development 9-10
Course Approval Documentation
Foundational English for Newcomers
F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
F.1. (Action) Approval of Resolution Recognizing March 2019 As National Women's History Month
Speaker:
Diann Kitamura, Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider approval of Resolution 2018/19-041 recognizing March 2019 as National Women’s History Month.

Rationale:

Purpose

To adopt a Resolution recognizing March 2019 as National Women's History Month.

Consideration

During Women's History Month, we reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments of women and honor their role in shaping the course of our Nation's history. Today, women have reached heights their mothers and grandmothers might only have imagined. Women now comprise nearly half of our workforce and the majority of students in our colleges and universities. They scale the skies as astronauts, expand our economy as entrepreneurs and business leaders, and serve our country at the highest levels of government and our Armed Forces. In honor of the pioneering women who came before us, and in recognition of those who will come after us, this month, we recommit to erasing the remaining inequities facing women in our day. 

Previous Board History
February 28, 2018 (Item F-3)

 
Actions:
Motion
Approve Resolution 2018/19-041 recognizing March 2019 as National Women’s History Month. Passed with a motion by Laurie Fong and a second by Stephanie Manieri.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
Attachments:
Resolution
F.2. (Action) English Learner Program and Services Update and approval of New Reclassification Criteria
Speaker:
Aracely Romo-Flores, Director
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board of Education will be provided an update on our English Learner Program and Services.  The Board will also have an opportunity to approve the new reclassification criteria approved by the California Department of Education in January 2019.

Rationale:

Purpose

Academic instruction for English Learners (ELs) must be designed and implemented to ensure that ELs meet the district’s content and performance standards for their respective grade levels within a
reasonable amount of time. Each Local Education Agency (LEA) must have the means to assist ELs to achieve at high levels in the core academic subjects to ensure that they meet the same challenging state
content standards and achievement goals all children are expected to meet. Also, each
LEA must monitor student academic progress and provide additional and appropriate
educational services to ELs in kindergarten through grade twelve for
overcoming language barriers in each subject matter.

Consideration

As part of the core program provided through general funds, all identified ELs must receive a
program of English Language Development (ELD) instruction, to develop proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible and meet state priorities for ELs. Each LEA must take appropriate action to
overcome language barriers that impede equal participation by its students in its instructional
programs. 

Further, each LEA must reclassify a student from EL to proficient in English by using a process and
criteria that include, but is not limited to:
(a) Assessment of English language proficiency.
(b) Teacher evaluation that includes, but is not limited to, the student’s academic performance.
(c) Opportunities for parent opinion, consultation, and involvement during the reclassification
process.

Per our Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) Review, we must ensure all English Learners are provided access to the core. We must have the means to assist ELs to achieve at high levels in the core academic subjects to ensure that they meet the same challenging state content standards and achievement goals all students are expected to meet. Also, each district must monitor student academic progress and provide additional and appropriate educational services to ELs in kindergarten through grade twelve for the purposes of overcoming language barriers in each subject matter. 

As part of the core program provided through general funds, all identified ELs must receive a program of ELD instruction, to develop proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible and meet state priorities for ELs.  

Board Policies

BP  0200  Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
BP  0460  Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
AR  0460  Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
BP  0500  Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
BP  6174  Instruction
AR  1312.4  Community Relations
BP  6174  Instruction
AR  6174  Instruction

 
Actions:
Motion
Approve the new reclassification criteria approved by the California Department of Education in January 2019. Passed with a motion by Ed Sheffield and a second by Laurie Fong.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
Attachments:
2017-18 Reclassification Data for SRCS
English Learner Programs and Services Update
Reclassification Criteria
Reclassification Criteria (ENG)
F.3. (Discussion) Federal Program Monitoring
Speaker:
Steve Mizera, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will review findings from the 2018/19 Secondary Federal Program Monitoring Review (FPM).

Rationale:

Purpose

Santa Rosa City Schools was selected for a 2018/19 school year on site FPM.  The information presented explains the Federal Program Monitoring process and outlines the Claifornia Department of Education's findings as of November 1, 2018.

Considerations

Federal and state laws require the California Department of Education (CDE) to monitor implementation of categorical programs operated by Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).  LEAs are responsible for creating and maintaining programs which meet minimum fiscal and programmatic requirements.  The Federal Program Monitoring process is an overall determination of whether the LEA is meeting statutory program and fiscal requirements for categorical programs.  The Santa Rosa High School District was reviewed for Compensatory Education (CE-Title I), English Learner (EL-Title III), Education Equity (EE), and Career and Technical Education (CTE).  This process occurs every two years and the schools chosen as a sample to monitor the high school district were Hilliard Comstock Middle School, Elsie Allen High School and Santa Rosa High School.

The High School District received findings in the areas of CE, EE and EL (a list of the findings and results is attached).  A finding, according to the CDE, is a three-part statement about requirements in program items which the LEA must meet, evidence which indicates the LEA is not meeting the requirements, and the steps the LEA must take to show that it subsequently is meeting the requirements.  The LEA must submit supporting documentation for each finding in California Department of Education Monitoring Tool or CMT (on-line program) by the deadline of 45 days after the date of the Notification of Findings.  The LEA may request additional resolution time by posting a comment in CMT for the item, or indicate an item number in a comment in CMT.  We are currently working to resolve our findings. 

Board Policy 
BP 6190-Instruction-Federal Program Monitoring

Previous Board History
August 23, 2017-Item E.11
April 12, 2017-Item F.6

 
Financial Impact:

The 2018/19 Santa Rosa High District will receive in:

Title I - $1,704,862
Title II - $283,760
Title III - $159,173

Failure to respond to any findings can lead to a loss of these some or all of these funds.

Minutes:
Staff presented to the Board the findings from the 2018/19 Secondary Federal Program Monitoring Review (FPM).
Attachments:
Federal Program Monitoring-Notification of Findings-2018-19
FPM Findings Presentation 2-27-19
F.4. (Discussion) Local Control Accountability Plan Survey
Speaker:
Dr. Anna-Maria Guzman, Assistant Superintendent; Steve Mizera, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will be provided with information regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)survey.

Rationale:

Purpose

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP is intended to capture the level and type of information focused on strategic goals, the progression of outcomes and services, and related expenditures based on local need. The LCAP includes an expenditure plan aligned to goals, actions, and services, which generates focus, purpose, and motivation to support the plan’s implementation.

Considerations

The State of California recognizes the need to provide more resources for all students and in particular even greater resources for English Learners, Foster Youth, and Low-Income students. With greater resources for students in general and additional resources for struggling students, learning will be impacted positively throughout the district.

Input

  1. Engage all stakeholders. Every school board must “consult with teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units of the school district, parents, and pupils in developing a local control and accountability plan.”

  2. Establish Parent Advisory Committees. Every district must have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). If the district has 51 percent or more English learner students, the district must also establish a District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). The superintendent must present the draft LCAP to the PAC and DELAC for review and comment and must respond in writing to comments submitted by the committees.

  3. Provide Opportunities for Public Input. Every district superintendent must provide an opportunity for members of the public to submit written comments about LCAP or its annual update.

Survey

Santa Rosa City Schools will be providing two survey opportunities for all stakeholders.

1. Thought Exchange, which has been used for the last two years will be for families and stakeholders in grades TK-8.

2. YouthTruth which is a grant-funded survey will be for families, student, and stakeholders for our five comprehensive high schools and continuation high school.

YouthTruth was born out of a conversation between the Center for Effective Philanthropy and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation back in 2008. The Foundation was seeking to hear from more voices – and one that was missing was the voice of the people whose lives they were trying to affect: the students themselves!

Process

Both Surveys will be launched in March.

Data will be evaluated and shared in April at the District Advisory Committee ( DAC), Distric English Learner Advisory Committee)DELAC, Stakeholder Unity Network (SUN), and sites.  

The data will assist with any changes or additions to the LCAP.

The first reading of the LCAP will be presented to the Board in May.

The LCAP will be adopted in June by the Board.

Previous Board Activity
September 2018

Board Policy
BP 0460

Education Code
ED Code 52060


 
Minutes:
Staff presented information regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey.
Attachments:
Family Question Examples
Power Point
School Experience Questions Example
Staff Question Examples
F.5. (Discussion) Santa Rosa City School 2019-20 Projected Enrollment (Finalized: February 13, 2019) and Staffing Update
Speaker:
Rick Edson, Assistant Superintendent; Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board of Education will receive information on projected enrollment and staffing and their impact for the 2019-20 school year.


Rationale:

Purpose

The Board will revisit discussions that began in August and again in January about enrollment and staffing.

It is important to continue to collect and analyze enrollment patterns and staffing data to ensure that we maximize existing staff, recruit potential staff, and staff at appropriate levels to support student need and maintain budget solvency.

Consideration

Enrollment Projections (Finalized: February 13, 2019)

Enrollment projections play an important role in preparing for the 2019-20 school year. Revenue for the district is based on enrollment in our district.  Enrollment impacts budgeting and revenue and is used to determine staffing levels and section allocations.

Enrollment projections for the 2019-20 school year were based on a review of the historical enrollment at each school and for each grade level, the Cooperative Strategies Enrollment and Demographic Report, and Decision Insight Projection Enrollment.

Declining Enrollment:

Enrollment Projections:

Elementary

SCHOOL

CBED 18-19

19-20 Projection

Difference

Biella

330

324

-6

Brook Hill

388

388

0

Burbank

315

298

-17

Hidden Valley

531

486

-45

Lehman

508

520

12

Lincoln

284

292

8

Monroe

402

386

-16

Proctor Terrace

404

390

-14

Steele Lane

413

409

-4

Total

3575

3493

-82

Charters

SCHOOL

18-19C

19-20 Projection

Difference

CCLA

368

438

70

SRACs

128

128

0

SRCFA

400

387

-13

SRFACS

465

476

11

Total

1361

1429

68

Middle Schools

SCHOOL

18-19C

19-20 
Projection

Difference

Comstock

440

404

-36

Cook

459

425

-34

Rincon Valley

899

820

-79

Slater

766

709

-57

Santa Rosa

548

550

2

Total

3,112

2908

-204

High Schools

SCHOOL

18-19C

19-20 
Projection

Difference

Elsie Allen

1,042

1031

-11

Maria Carrillo

1,462

1443

-19

Montgomery

1,642

1682

40

Piner

1,388

1375

-13

Santa Rosa

1,948

1925

-23

Ridgway

284

268

-16

Total

7,766

7724

-42


Staffing Considerations

Contractual students contacts:

  • 165 general education “total student contacts”
  • 185 physical education “total student contacts”
  • 33 “total student contact” for science labs per period,
  • "Endeavor” for Special Ed. 28 RSP, 15 SDC, 12, SH

Actual students contacts:

432 certificated secondary teachers:

  • 143 secondary teachers at 119 or fewer student contacts
  • 240 secondary teachers at 120-164 student contacts
  • 49 secondary teachers at 165 + student contacts
  • 88.5% of secondary teachers are working at less than full contractual student contacts

Staffing Vacancies


Number of Vacancies

Classified

131 (95.32 FTE)

Certificated:

62 (48.55 FTE)

Totals:

 

193 (143.87 FTE)

Retirements and Resignations

Retirement Age

Number of Certificated Staff

Retirements/

Resignations to Date

62-65

44

4

65 or older

53

4

Less than 62

864

9

Total Retirements/

Resignations

 

 

17

Total Certificated Staff

961

 

Non-Reelects


Credential Designation

Number of Certificated Staff

Probationary Teachers 1

6

Probationary Teachers 2

1

Intern, PIPS, STIPS

4

Total

11


Previous Board Meetings

January 23, 2019 (Item F-5): Recruiting and Staffing
September 12, 2018 (Item F-7): Opening of School Update




 
Financial Impact:



Minutes:
Staff provided information on projected enrollment and staffing and their impact for the 2019-20 school year.
Jeff Gospe addressed the Board on this item.
Attachments:
1. Presentation
F.6. (Action) Approval of Syserco for assistance with Proposition 39 Energy Efficiency Projects
Speaker:
Rick Edson, Assistant Superintendent; Mike Braff, Director
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The Board will consider for approval of Syserco for assistance with the design and energy manager for Proposition 39 Energy Efficiency Projects based on the qualifications presented in response to the Request for Qualifications published on November 10, 2018. 

Rationale:

Purpose

This RFQ was to identify a firm, or vendor, qualified to assist the District in the Prop 39 Energy Efficiency Program.  The program will identify, budget, bid and oversee the construction of energy efficiency projects on 15 sites within the District. 

The sites included are; Brook Hill ES, James Monroe ES, Luther Burbank ES, Proctor Terrace ES, Hidden Valley ES, Ridgway High, Lawrence Cook MS, Montgomery HS, Piner HS, Rincon Valley MS, Santa Rosa MS, Cesar Chavez Language Academy, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter, Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts, Santa Rosa French American Charter. 

These sites were selected by an outside professional energy auditing firm, CLEAResult, who identified these sites by a specific formula including the age of the site, dates of last modernization or upgrades, and the need for energy updates and upgrades.  CLEAResult also assisted in the preparation of the Energy Expenditure Plan (EEP), which outlines the results of their audit, for approval by the State.  Once completed, the State requires the District to contract with a third party to assist in accomplishing the work set out in the EEP, which was the impetus for the RFQ.

With approval, staff and vendor will begin the process of planning including the preparation of bid packages and bid schedule for the 2019/20 school year.  Approximately $502,805.00 is allocated through the program, for the services for planning and the energy manager.  Staff will begin work with Syserco to finalize these costs, as well as the final scopes of work immediately upon approval by the board.

Consideration

The District has been approved by the California Energy Commission for $4,200,910 in Prop 39 grant funds.  Prop 39 provides monies to update any building component to the most energy efficient.  

As stated, the program has firm deadlines built in that must be met. Critical dates are as follows;

  • LEA’s Final Encumbrance Date:                                   June 30, 2019
  • Final Date Projects must be Completed:                      June 30, 2020
  • LEA’s Final Project Reporting Date:                              June 30, 2021

The dates above are indicative of how quickly staff will need to move with this vendor in order to identify the final costs for the work outlined in the previously submitted Energy Expenditure Plan.   The timeline below indicates the experience of the Prop 39 implementation plan.

Timeline:

  • Complete project development                               2/28/19 – 4/5/19
  • Finalize scope and validate costs                           4/5/19 – 5/31/19
  • Execute Syserco D&B Contract:                             4/5/19 – 5/31/19
  • Board Meeting: June 2019
  • Implementation/Work Begins: June 2019

RFQ Process:

On November 14, 2018, the Request for Qualifications for Design/Build Implementation of Proposition 39 Energy Efficiency Projects, was emailed to three vendors and posted on the District’s website.  The three vendors contacted directly were; Syserco, Train and Ameresco.  As this exercise was for qualifications only, there were no site walks or interviews scheduled or required at that time.

The deadline for the RFQ respondents was by 3:00 pm on November 29, 2018. There were three vendors that responded, Syserco, Train and IES.

Staff reviewed the packages submitted by reading each document thoroughly, discussing how well the respondent replied to each qualification mandate and factoring in recommendations from other entities currently working with the District. Once the evaluation was complete, staff discussed the pros and cons of each vendor determining that Syserco was the overall best fit. Syserco was notified via email from staff on December 14, 2018. The unsuccessful respondents were also advised via email that an alternative selection had been made. 

2019/20 Energy Efficiency Projects

Brook Hill ES                   

  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit

Luther Burbank ES          

  • Interior LED Lighting
  • RetrofitInterior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

Proctor Terrace ES          

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

Hidden Valley ES              

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

Ridgway HS             

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

Lawrence Cook MS         

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

Montgomery HS              

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls                                              

Piner HS                         

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls                                           

Rincon Valley MS         

  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

CCLA                                     

  • HVAC Controls / Programmable Smart Thermostats
  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

SR Accelerated Charter              

  • HVAC Heat Pump Replacement
  • HVAC Demand Control Ventilations
  • HVAC Controls / Programmable Smart Thermostats
  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

SR Charter for the Arts                          

  • HVAC / Split System / Package Unit Replacement
  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls

Santa Rosa French American Charter         

  • HVAC Heat Pump Replacements
  • HVAC Demand Control Ventilations
  • HVAC Controls / Programmable Smart Thermostats
  • HVAC / Split System / Package Unit Replacements
  • Interior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Interior Lighting Occupancy Controls
  • Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Exterior Lighting Occupancy Controls
 
Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact to the District.  The fees to Syserco come directly from the Prop 39 grant fund, as noted above.

Recommended Motion:

Approve the qualifications presented by Syserco. 


Actions:
Motion
Approve the qualifications presented by Syserco. Passed with a motion by Ed Sheffield and a second by Laurie Fong.
Vote:
Absent Evelyn Anderson.
Yes Laurie Fong.
Yes Jenni Klose.
Yes Stephanie Manieri.
Absent Jill McCormick.
Absent Omar Medina.
Yes Ed Sheffield.
Minutes:
The following individuals addressed the Board on this item: Jose Casas, Jennifer Butler, John Purdette, John McEntagart, Dale Andrew, Scott Meinzen, and Will Lyon.
Attachments:
1. Presentation
2. Syserco Prop 39 RFQ Response for SRCS
G. INFORMATION ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:

These items are presented for informational purposes only.

G.1. Educational Acronyms and Abbreviations
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Attached for reference is a list of educational acronyms and abbreviations. 

Attachments:
Acronyms and Abbreviations
G.2. Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) School Visitation Quarterly Report
Speaker:
Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Attached for information is the Sonoma County Office of Education School Visitation report for the second quarterly report for the 2018-2019 fiscal year as required by Education Code 1240(c)(2)(G) pursuant to the Williams Settlement.

Rationale:

The Sonoma County Superintendent's report presents that there where no visits or reviews conducted this quarter for the period ending January 2019 for the following schools: Piner High, Elsie Allen High, Lawrence Cook Middle, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Steele Lane Elementary, Hilliard Comstock Middle, James Monroe Elementary, Brook Hill Elementary and Albert F. Biella Elementary School. All pertinent information was included in the first quarterly report.

 
Attachments:
Williams Settlement Quarterly Report
H. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
2/27/2019 4:00:00 PM ( Original )
AbsentEvelyn Anderson
PresentLaurie Fong
PresentJenni Klose
PresentStephanie Manieri
AbsentJill McCormick
AbsentOmar Medina
PresentEd Sheffield

The resubmit was successful.