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)).

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)).

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

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.

The Board will consider approval of the personnel transactions submitted. 

Staff is presenting Personnel Transaction items for Board approval.

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

The Board will consider approval of the vendor warrants submitted.  The attached warrant register lists all vendors for the period March 29, 2019, through April 11, 2019, for a total of $2,939,503.41. 

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:

Warrants (Current): March 29, 2019, through April 11, 2019 = $2,939,503.41
Warrants (Total 18/19 Fiscal Year): July 1, 2018, through April 11, 2019 = $61,879,741.26

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

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

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.

Donations received since April 11, 2019  = $9,797.95.
District-wide donations year to date = $483,549.53.

Approved by vote on consent agenda.

 The Board will consider approval of the contracts submitted.

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.

Total value of contracts = $161,008.36

The Board will consider approving the Santa Rosa City Schools 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar which includes 180 Instructional days, 3 non-instructional days, and 2 proposed certificated professional development days for a total of 185 days.

Purpose

The purpose of this agenda item is to approve the SRCS 2019-2020 instructional calendar. 

Considerations

This is the initial Board activity on the SRCS 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar presented herein.  While the 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar is not subject to ratification by Santa Rosa Teachers Association, SRTA and CSEA 75 were consulted and involved in the development process of the 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar.

Board Policy
BP 4143

California Law
SB 160 - Rodda Act

Previous Board History
February 28, 2018, E.6.

Upon ratification by the Board, the two professional development days will be a permanent part of the 2019-2020 calendar and ongoing. These two professional development days will be funded by supplemental funds of  $840,273.

Approve the 2019-2020 SRCS Instructional Calendar.

The Board will consider approving the Two-Year Tentative Agreement Between Santa Rosa City Schools and Santa Rosa Teachers Association effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2021.

Purpose

Santa Rosa City Schools and the Santa Rosa Teachers Association negotiated and agreed to a Two-Year Tentative Agreement increasing the Certificated Salary Schedules, District contribution for Health and Welfare Benefits and implementation of A-G supports by adding class size maximum caps outlined in the attached copy of the TA.  The Board will need to ratify the Tentative Agreement.

Considerations

The Board and District will need to consider the impact of this Tentative Agreement on other employee groups.  The District will need to make significant reductions in the 2019-20 budgets to meet its financial obligations.  SRTA ratified this Tentative Agreement on April 15, 2019.

Unrepresented employee groups (Confidential, Scheduled Management, Supervisory) will receive the same compensation increase which will be applied to their 2019-2020 salary schedules.

Board Policy
BP 4143

California Law
SB 160 - Rodda Act

Previous Board History
January 10, 2018 Board Meeting E.7

The approximate cost of the two year SRCS-SRTA 2019-2021Tentative Agreement is :

Year 1: $5,305,779
Year 2: $9,093,101
Total: $14,398,880

Approve the 2019-2021 Tentative Agreement between Santa Rosa City Schools and the Santa Rosa Teachers Association.

The Board will consider approval salary increase and District contribution to health and dental benefits for unrepresented Confidential, Scheduled Management, and Supervisory employee groups effective July 1 2019 to June 30, 2021.

Purpose

To approve the salary increase and district contribution to health and dental benefits commensurate with the increased compensation provided by the SRCS and SRTA Tentative Agreement. 

Considerations

The Board will consider the impact of the SRTA Two-Year Tentative Agreement on other employee groups and equitable compensation. 

Unrepresented employee groups (Confidential, Scheduled Management, Supervisory) will receive the same compensation increase effective July 1 2019 to June 30, 2021.

Total cost for 2 years: $1,132,539

The Board of Education will receive updated job descriptions and a salary schedule for assistant superintendents.  The updated job descriptions reflect the current responsibilities of the positions when cabinet was reduced from 6 administrators to 5.  This reductions caused the work to be redistributed amongst the superintendent and assistant superintendents.  In addition, the cabinet does not have a system of incremental salary increases as other employees of the district.  A new salary schedule provides a "step" system for competitive and comparable salaries for current assistant superintendents as well as for future hiring of cabinet level positions.

Purpose

To provide the Board up to date job descriptions for the assistant superintendent positions in Santa Rosa City Schools, and a salary schedule that is commensurate and competitive to attract high quality cabinet level administrators.

Considerations

The SRCS cabinet has reduced from 6 administrators to 5 and the current job descriptions do not reflect those changes.  In addition a salary schedule has not been in place therefore assistant superintendents remain at the same salary no matter how long they have served in the position.  Current assistant superintendents will enter the proposed salary schedule at Step 2, Step 3, and Step 4.  The cost of the increase in the assistant superintendents' salary will be offset by the reduction in the cabinet level position. 

The financial impact for the assistant superintendents to be placed on the proposed salary schedule is $40,014 and is offset by the reduction of the sixth cabinet member.  The total cost of the sixth cabinet member salary is $182,761.

Approve the assistant superintendents job descriptions and 2018-19 unscheduled management salary schedule.

The Board of Education will receive a job description and salary schedule for a Deputy Superintendent position that encompasses the positions of Chief Technology Officer, Chief Bond Officer, and the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.

Purpose

To approve a Deputy Superintendent job description and salary schedule that encompasses the positions of Chief Technology Officer, Chief Bond Officer, and the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.

Consideration

A second in command is a strategic organizational safeguard should the superintendent become unavailable. This revised job description reflects the current district needs, duties of the position, as well as addresses future needs of the District in the area of Business Services which includes Fiscal Services, Maintenance and Operations, Facilities, Transportation, Technology Services, Communications, Data and Testing, Purchasing, Child Nutrition Services and the bond programs. The revised job description for the Deputy Superintendent / Chief Business Officer is attached.

The increase to this position is approximately $42,325.00. The money to fund this position is from the reduction of a cabinet member position with the work distributed to remaining members of Cabinet. 

The Board will consider the approval of installation of new security cameras systems and new security cameras at the following sites: 

• Elsie Allen High School,
• Hidden Valley Elementary School,
• Proctor Terrace Elementary School,
• Santa Rosa French American Charter School,
• Santa Rosa Middle School
  

Purpose

The Board will consider the approval of installation of new security cameras systems and new security cameras at the following sites: 

• Elsie Allen High School,
• Hidden Valley Elementary School,
• Proctor Terrace Elementary School,
• Santa Rosa French American Charter School,
• Santa Rosa Middle School
  

Future sites will be brought forward for the Board approval as specific site maps and solutions are designed.

All SRCS sites will receive new security cameras as part of this project. The remaining 4 sites will be brought forward at a subsequent meeting. 

Consideration

As outlined in the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) and the FMP Implementation Plan, campus and classroom safety was identified as a priority at all sites.  In coordination with our infrastructure project, replacing our existing old security cameras and camera video storage and software system with a solution that provides increased functionality for monitoring areas of interest at every SRCS site is an important step to address our security and safety needs.  

The new security cameras systems are modular, specifically tailored to the site needs and are an upgrade to areas of coverage, features, and functionality when compared to our existing security camera system. The new system will have the ability to store video information for up to one month in full resolution at 10fps (frames per second) for motion events on all cameras. A wide range of superior cameras with resolutions from 1 to 30 megapixels (MP) will be deployed and will take advantage of end to end system integration. 

The new cameras will use the new cabling installed as part of the Infrastructure Project funded from Bond money at all sites.

The new security camera systems along with the new cameras will address several areas of need throughout SRCS including:

Safety:

• All listed campuses will be properly covered for recording
• Intuitive and responsive interface for easy event identification, management, and reporting

Operability:

• The new camera system and cameras work over our data network
• Systems are specific to each site, the high bandwidth camera video traffic will be kept locally protecting the network/Internet bandwidth for instructional use
• No single point of failure

The camera system Santa Rosa City Schools currently employs is 17 years old and relies on hardware that has been deemed end of life and not supported any longer.

Security camera coverage at all sites is not satisfactory and many cameras have ceased functioning altogether either because of hardware failure or because of the crumbling underlying infrastructure. The camera servers and storage system are beyond useful life and need to be either retired or replaced.

Another issue of the current system is that it relies on the servers and central storage at the District Office. All video traffic is sent to the District Office on the same network with instructional and business traffic thus competing for available bandwidth. This is an issue because of the age of the cameras and server system. The video traffic is very bandwidth intensive negatively impacting instruction, especially at peak times. With the dramatic increase in the number of devices we currently support in our network (over 20K devices), it becomes imperative to protect the network bandwidth for educational and business use.

The Technology Department conducted extensive research in finding an optimal solution to either upgrade the current system or to fully replace it. Five different systems were considered, including the current one. Three demo systems installations from different vendors with multiple types of cameras were run for several months at three different sites. District and site-level administrators and IT Department staff were invited and participated in demonstrations of the different solutions.

At the end of the process, it was determined:

• For proper coverage, SRCS needs more cameras than currently installed at each site. Below is an approximate guideline per type of school based on size and coverage area:
  • Elementary schools: 15
  • Middle schools: 30
  • High Schools: 45
• A tailored solution is needed for each site
• Need for a distributed system with storage at each site to eliminate heavy network traffic generated by this many higher resolution cameras
• Need for an easy to use and responsive system that site administrators can quickly operate in cases of emergency 

Based on these requirements and the input from stakeholders, it was determined that Avigilon with local storage systems (NVR) is the best technical solution to serve our needs. 

Highlights of the Avigilon System:

• The system is very easy to use.
• The system is very responsive in NVR form
• 24-hour on-site support for NVR
• A wide range of superior cameras with resolutions from 1 to 30 megapixels (MP) available from the manufacturer with the added benefit of an end to end integration
• Efficient bandwidth management technology.
• Embedded with self-learning video analytics for accurate people and vehicle detection
• The system supports cameras from multiple vendors meaning that SRCS can reuse some of our more capable cameras after refurbishing.
• Easy to install, configure and use.
• One time cost - no reoccurring annual costs
• Tested Solution used in many school districts 

Integrated Security Controls, Inc. is a local Santa Rosa systems integrator specializing in video surveillance systems and security electronics with a focus on public works. Integrated Security Controls, Inc. has extensive experience with Avigilon software and hardware in a wide variety of installation types and handles all aspects of each job including system design, installation, and maintenance/support as proven during the Avigilon six (6) camera demo installation at Albert Biella Elementary School.

Integrated Security Controls, Inc. is available to provide regular and emergency service 24/7 to address urgent problems and also offers the installation under the CMAS contract, greatly reducing the costs on installation.

Using the Integrated Security Controls, Inc. - CMAS contract for camera acquisition and installation allows us to receive exceptionally good pricing. As discussed at previous Board meetings, CMAS sets the ceiling for product price in the pre-negotiated contract. Staff has determined that the pricing from Integrated Security Controls, Inc. through their CMAS contract for this project is fair, reasonable, and competitive and meets the needs of SRCS.

Measure L 
HVES: $74,730.84
PTES: $71,578.75 SRFACS: $75,287.75 Total Measure L: $221,597.34

Measure I
EAHS:  $177,156.36
SRMS: $104,816.21 Total Measure I: $281,972.57

Grand Total: $503,569.91

The Board will consider adoption of Resolution 2018/19-052 recognizing May 6 through 10, 2019 as Teacher Appreciation Week.

Purpose

The important contribution that teachers make to students is recognized officially this week as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. 

Consideration

Teachers are responsible for educating and encouraging students to become the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, public officials, first responders, professionals, and service providers so that our community continues to grow and flourish.  Teachers help build the country’s future by providing quality education to all students. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we urge all schools, centers, departments, parents, businesses, governmental and community agencies and the entire community to participate in the celebration of the significant role teachers play in shaping the lives of our students and the future of our great nation.  

In many professions, it’s easy to overstate the importance of the job. But in the case of our teachers, it’s more likely that people will underestimate the importance of teachers in our society. 

For those who have dedicated their lives to teaching others, it’s good to reflect on the vital importance well-educated, quality teachers play in shaping the world around us.  

Taking on the task of shaping young minds is a big responsibility. To say that teachers can change lives is not an exaggeration. Consider some of the following vital roles that truly illustrate the importance of teachers. 

Importance of Teachers as Role Models 

It’s interesting that so much public debate centers around celebrities, athletes and even politicians serving as role models. The truth is, outside of their own home, one of the biggest role models in a young person’s life is standing at the front of the classroom.  

Teachers are people to look up to and emulate. Nearly everyone has a teacher (in many cases, quite a few teachers) who they admired and who provided them with an example of how to conduct themselves. 

Power of Education 

Teaching students information in a way that they will remember and put to use is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give to another person. Doing so opens students’ eyes to new ways of looking at life. While so much emphasis today is on learning the hard skills necessary to excel in a certain profession – particularly in the postsecondary environment – much of the “life-changing stuff” happens in the younger years as children accumulate knowledge at the hands of a good teacher. 

Guidance 

Almost every teacher will find themselves approached by students in one way or the other. They seek advice on everything from academic interests to issues related to their personal lives. Within the classroom, teachers also serve as a sounding board for students’ thoughts on everything from historical events to the meaning found in a literary work. Teachers also provide guidance on pursuing higher education and participating in events that encourage growth in a young person. The importance of teachers as guides for children as they consider furthering their education is immeasurable.

Dedication 

The best teachers also inspire their students to work harder and push themselves. They encourage students to understand the importance of dedicating themselves to passion projects or endeavors. And success builds upon success. The more a student pushes themselves to accomplish their goals, the more they realize what they are capable of doing. Invaluable.

Teaching can be a tough, complex job. As with any profession, there are days that are hard to get through. But for those who have committed their lives to the profession, they are joining the ranks of some of the brightest minds – and most important people – that students will come across in their lives. 

Previous Board History
04/24/2018 (Item F-5)

Adopt Resolution 2018/19-052 recognizing May 6-10, 2019 as Teacher Appreciation Week.  

The Board will consider adoption of Resolution 2018/19-053 recognizing Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week.  

Purpose

National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week is five days dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of wonderful individuals that fill in for permanent teachers every day in the United States. This week is meant to be celebrated in conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week.  The dates coincide with the first full week in May. 

Consideration

Classroom teachers will, on occasion, be absent, we recognize the continuity substitute teachers bring to our students’ learning environment and educational agenda.  Maintaining the usual level of discipline and tranquility in the classroom is crucial to every student, and substitute teachers do not face an easy task each time they must replace a classroom teacher.  Every substitute teacher must be very flexible in order to adapt to different teaching styles and planning, as well as command the respect of the young people he or she may be teaching on a given day.  

Previous Board History
04/24/2018 (Item F-6)

Adopt Resolution 2018/19-053 recognizing May 6-10, 2019 as Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week. 

The Board will consider adoption of Resolution 2018/19-054 recognizing May 8, 2019, as National School Nurse Day.  

Purpose

Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses and was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. 

Consideration

School nurses advocate for students’ health and safety at district and state policy levels.  Students with chronic and acute health conditions can have their health needs met at school because of their school nurse’s clinical assessment, judgment, and planning. 

School nurses optimize student health and learning every day of the year. But, on National School Nurse Day, we take special time to celebrate and recognize the contributions that school nurses are making to the health and learning of our nation’s 50 million children. 

SRCS School Nurses: 

Previous Board History: 
04/24/2018 (Item F.7)

Adopt Resolution 2018/19-054 recognizing May 8, 2019, as National School Nurse Day.  

This report is a follow up to the November 14, 2019 presentation to the board on Ethnic Studies and will provide an update on the possible addition of Ethnic Studies and/or Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning in our district.

Purpose

In 2015, community members and SRCS began to discuss Ethnic Studies and what Ethnic Studies might look like in our schools.

In 2016, the SRCS Ethnic Studies Exploration Committee convened. This committee was comprised of SRCS teachers, administrators plus community members and faculty from SSU and SRJC.

Also in 2016, the California State Legislature worked on two Ethnic Studies bills:

• AB 2016  would require the Instructional Quality Commission to develop, and the state board to adopt, modify, or revise, a model curriculum in ethnic studies, and would encourage each school district and charter school that maintains any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, that does not otherwise offer a standards-based ethnic studies curriculum to offer a course of study in ethnic studies based on the model curriculum.
  
• AB 2772  would make Ethnic Studies a graduation requirement.

In August 2018, then Governor Jerry Brown vetoed AB 2772.

In December 2018 SRTA called a gathering of parents and educators to discuss Ethnic Studies. Parents were very much in favor. Educators were in favor but had questions about how it would be implemented and where.

Beginning in February 2019, The California Department of Education Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Committee convened and is currently developing curriculum.

Considerations

The Ethnic Studies Exploration Committee continues to meet.

Three community meetings organized for March and April to engage community members, parents, students and staff in the discussion were held:

• March 14, 2019, Engaging our Adults: Ethnic Studies Forum T&L Conference Room - 6:00 to 7:30 (This meeting was for teachers and community members)

• March 26, 2019, Engaging our Youth: Ethnic Studies Forum District Board Room - 5:00 to 6:30 (This meeting was for students, only)

• April 17, 2019, Engaging our Community: Ethnic Studies Forum T&L conference Room - 6:00 to 7:30 (This meeting was for both adults and students)

Future Ethnic Studies related activities include:

• May 1, 2019, Culturally Responsive Education/Ethnic Studies Mini-Institute - Christine Sleeter, Ph.D., and Dr. Curtis Acosta, Ph.D. 

• August 12, 2019, Dr. Curtis Acosta is the featured speaker at the SRCS Welcome Back Event.

• Fall and Spring 2019 - Introduce Culturally Responsive, Sustaining and Humanizing (CRSH)  Professional Development 

Outcomes

 Next steps for implementation in SRCS would include:

• Pilot Ethnic Studies in SY 2021-22
• Continue CRSH Professional Development 
• Create Ethnic Studies CCD units in partnership with current CCD K-12 model.
• Develop Board Policy for Ethnic Studies and Culturally Responsive Education. 

Districts in California are adding Ethnic Studies and/or Culturally Relevant Teaching and Learning to their course offerings and schools.  Our goal is to learn more from our community regarding their interest in and value of Ethnic Studies in the March and April forums. Our work with Ethnic Studies experts in May is to help provide us with a greater understanding of what Ethnic Studies might look like in our district. These learning opportunities and conversations will provide guidance in our efforts to develop board policy for Ethnic Studies and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning in our district.

Possible Ideas for Implementation of Ethnic Studies in Santa Rosa City Schools

One of the most recent districts to add Ethnic Studies in San Diego. The San Diego Tribune published this article regarding the recent creation of Ethnic Studies as a graduation requirement: San Diego Unified District Makes Ethnic Studies a Graduation Requirement

Previous Board Activity
November 14, 2018, Ethnic Studies Exploration Committee Report - Item F3

Staff presented a follow up report to the November 14, 2019 presentation to the board on Ethnic Studies and will provided an update on the possible addition of Ethnic Studies and/or Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning in our district.

The following individuals addressed the Board on this item: Marycruz Rios-Dominguez and Sophia Bartolotta.

The Board will receive an update on the partnership with On the Move organization and the placement of La Plaza at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.

Purpose

With the merger between Cesar Chavez Language  Academy and Lawrence Cook Middle School, a move of La Plaza was necessary.  In looking at the needs of the community, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School was chosen as a future home of La Plaza.  The staff was approached with the guidance of leadership and a strong interest in housing  La Plaza at Lincoln began to take place.  The staff and parents took a trip to Napa to visit similar programs and on May 4th, the Vergers will host a huge welcome to La Plaza for the community at large.  A facility in the center of the campus has been chosen to host the program to create a true "plaza" for the community, families, staff, and students to utilize.

On the Move will work with all facets of the school and community to create a strong and vibrant hub for the school and community at large.

Considerations

For the past fourteen years, On The Move has developed young people as leaders to address the most pressing and critical educational, social, health and economic inequities as identified by our communities. Through strong community partnerships, they have built youth-led initiatives that explore approaches to closing the achievement gap, promote wellness and inclusion, reduce social and economic barriers, support youth in their transition into adult independence, increase family self-sufficiency, and develop emerging leaders in the public sector. Today, On The Move’s initiatives offer a powerful and groundbreaking combination of strategies seeking to engage and develop new leaders, collaborate with partners in rigorous systems change, and foster communities that are inclusive and equitable.

On The Verge – the flagship program of On The Move – supports emerging leaders in building knowledge, clarity, and strength at the personal, interpersonal and professional levels. Since 2003,  On The Verge has mobilized over 425 emerging leaders to build and sustain a culture of effective action while enhancing California’s nonprofit and public sector. Offered through year-long cohort programs, each leader, or “Verger,” works collaboratively to develop projects in response to identified community needs. Through meaningful and challenging shared work, Vergers form life-long connections with peers that sustain their commitment to remain in leadership within the nonprofit and public sectors. On The Verge currently operates in ten communities throughout California.

On the Verge,  government agencies, and citizens of Santa Rosa came together to address these questions and build a space for the Latino community as a way to encourage mental wellness and support. According to the 2017 Census Bureau, about 31% of the population in Santa Rosa are Hispanic or Latino. Leaders within Santa Rosa have taken the initiative to support the Latino community by envisioning La Plaza. La Plaza has been active at Lawrence Cook Middle School for the 2018-2019 School Year working with the school student leadership team.

Previous Board Activity
July 25, 2018

The Board will receive an update on the proposed Parcel Tax including fee structures and timeline. 

Purpose

The Board will receive an update on the proposed Parcel Tax including fee structures and timeline that were discussed at the March 27, 2019 Board meeting.

Consideration

Charles Heath, a Partner at TBWB Strategies, and William Tunic, DWK - legal counsel, will present additional information and address the questions from the previous Parcel Tax update regarding the proposed measures.

Previous Board History

March 27, 2019 (Item F8): Parcel Update and Timeline
May 9, 2018 (Item F3 & F4): Parcel Tax Presentation and Approval of TBWB

The Board will receive public comments regarding the proposed conveyance of property and easement rights to a small strip of land at the Piner High School campus located at 1700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, California. The proposed conveyance would allow the City of Santa Rosa ("City") to widen Fulton Road and improve the land with a sidewalk.

Purpose 

As part of the City of Santa Rosa's Fulton Road widening project, the city has made a proposal to acquire a portion of land at the front of the Piner High campus. The project includes moving the bus turn-out, moving sidewalks back, and constructing a median and cross-walk to alleviate traffic issues. A second resolution will be presented to the Board at a subsequent meeting, for final consideration. 

Considerations 

Education Code section 17556 authorizes the District's Board to convey property and easements to the City for public road purposes. 

On April 10, 2019, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Education Code section 17556 et seq., the Board passed Resolution 2018/19-051 declaring its intent to convey property and easements to the City of Santa Rosa. 

To effectuate the conveyance, the Board must hold a public hearing at least ten days after passing the initial resolution of intent. Within 60 days from the date of the hearing, the Board may adopt a secondary resolution to convey the property and easements. 

At this time, District staff (with the assistance of legal counsel) is in the process of negotiating the terms of an acquisition agreement to effectuate the conveyance to the City.  After this public hearing is concluded, and after the terms of the acquisition agreement are finalized, the Board will have the opportunity to adopt a secondary resolution to convey the property and easements, and to approve the acquisition agreement with the City.

Education Code
EC 17557

Previous Board History
April 10, 2019 (Item F4): Intent to convey property for public interest

Vice-President Fong opened the public hearing regarding conveyance of property and easements to City of Santa Rosa for public road purposes at 8:26 p.m.  There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed at 8:26 p.m.  

The contracts for current assistant superintendents Anna Guzman, Steve Mizera, and Stacy Spector are being presented to the Board for approval.

Purpose

To approve the proposed contracts for current assistant superintendents Anna Guzman, Steve Mizera, and Stacy Spector.  

Consideration

The assistant superintendents currently do not have an employment contract approved by the Board of Education.  The proposed contracts for the assistant superintendent positions will bring current and record the agreement between the district and the aforementioned employees as well as provide up to date duties and salary schedules.

The contracts will be uploaded Sunday, April 21, 2019 once review by legal counsel is completed.

The proposed contract for Rick Edson as Deputy Superintendent is being presented to the Board for approval.

Purpose

To approve the proposed contract for Rick Edson as Deputy Superintendent.

Consideration

The assistant superintendents currently do not have an employment contract approved by the Board of Education.  The proposed contracts for the deputy superintendent positions will bring current and record the agreement between the district and the aforementioned employee as well as provide up to date duties and a salary schedule.

The contracts will be uploaded Sunday, April 21, 2019 once review by legal counsel is completed.

The superintendent's contract extension was approved on November 14, 2018.  Included in the contract was a provision to negotiate the superintendent's salary upon completion of negotiations with the union.  The amended contract is being brought forward and includes a five step salary schedule for the superintendent.

Purpose

To approve an amended contract for the superintendent that includes a five-step salary schedule comparable to other superintendent salaries of similar districts to ensure that the District is able to attract qualified candidates when necessary.  

Considerations

Comparable salaries of superintendents indicate the Santa Rosa superintendent position is well below the salaries of superintendents of similar and much smaller districts. It should also be noted that the current superintendent has held her position since February 1, 2016, and has not had an increase to her base salary since she took over as superintendent. The Cabinet have been reduced from 6 administrators to 5 thus the superintendent's duties have increased as a result.  The superintendent's responsibilities have shifted tremendously with the reduction of the 6th cabinet level administrator and the unexpected crisis leadership required during and after the October 2017 Wildfires. The district also switched from at large school board elections to by trustee area that also adds to the superintendent responsibilities.   

The proposed salary schedule for the superintendent position and reflected in the contract amendment.

The five step salary schedule for the superintendent will be funded by the reduction of the 6th cabinet member to five.  This savings is $182,761.  The cost of the superintendent's increase total compensation is $68,512.80.

These items are presented for informational purposes only.

The Board will receive the quarterly report on SRCS Williams Uniform Complaints for the period beginning January 1 and ending March 31, 201.  The District files with the Sonoma County Office of Education a quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints listing the number of complaints that have been resolved, and the number of complaints remaining unresolved.  The attached quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints is presented for your information only.

Purpose

To provide the Board with information submitted to the Sonoma County Office of Education;  a quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints listing the number of complaints that have been resolved, and the number of complaints remaining unresolved.

Considerations

During the quarter of January 1 - March 31, 201, the district received a total of five (5) Williams Uniform Complaints (Five Facilities Condition complaints). Following the Williams Uniform Complaint procedures, the District investigated the allegations and immediately addressed the concerns.

On January 8, 2019, we received a Facilities Conditions complaint alleging that the Albert Biella Elementary School restrooms, outdoor eating area and classrooms were not being cleaned sufficiently. M&O assigned additional custodians to support the site while their custodian was out. Therefore the complaint was closed on January 11, 2019.

On January 30, 2019, we received a Facilities Condition complaint alleging that there was no heat in the Montgomery High School locker rooms and the plumbing was bad.  District facilities department has scheduled repairs at MHS during the upcoming summer funded by bond money.  M&O has provided temporary resolutions until the permanent repairs can be made over the summer.

On February 20, 2019, we received a Facilities Condition complaint alleging that there was no heat in Room 35 at Steele Lane Elementary.  An M&O tech responded and replaced a belt in the heating system. M&O confirmed the heating system is functioning and classroom is warm.  Therefore the complaint was closed on February 20, 2019.

On February 22, 2019, we received a Facilities Conditions complaint alleging the heater was not running in the Herbert Slater Middle School library.  M&O sent a tech to repair the heater. Therefore the complaint was closed on February 22, 2019.

On February 27, 2019, we received a Facilities Conditions complaint alleging there was a water leak in Room 69 at Herbert Slater Middle School.  M&O responded to the report and a contractor repaired the leak. Therefore the complaint was closed on February 27, 2019.

The investigation of these Williams Complaints has now been closed. The district appreciates that these complaints have been brought to our attention to assist us in improving our facilities and instruction and to better serve our students, staff and the greater community.

Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Form

The Sonoma County Office of Education has completed its review and has accepted Santa Rosa City Schools' Second Interim Report  and Positive Certification for the fiscal year 2018-19.  The acceptance letter is included for review.  

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

 The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.