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MEETING FORMAT "B"
Santa Monica-Malibu USD
March 15, 2018 5:30PM
Malibu City Council Chambers: 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA. The Board of Education will call the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Zuma Room, at which time the board will move to Closed Session regarding the items listed below. The public meeting will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Board member Maria Leon-Vazquez will participate in closed and open session via teleconference, located at Majestic Yosemite Hotel: 1 Ahwanhee Dr., Yosemite National Park, CA 95389.

. CLOSED SESSION
Minutes:
Dr. Tahvildaran-Jesswein called closed session to order 4:35 p.m.
.I. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Persons wishing to address the Board of Education regarding an item scheduled for closed session must submit the “Request to Address” card prior to the start of closed session.
.II. CLOSED SESSION
.II.A. Government Code §54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (5 min)Confidential agenda item.
.II.B. Government Code §54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (45 min)Confidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
  • Agency Designated Representative: Dr. Ben Drati
  • Employee Organizations: SMMCTA
. OPEN SESSION
.I. CALL TO ORDER
Minutes:
Dr. Tahvildaran-Jesswein called open session to order at 5:46 p.m. He opened the meeting by recognizing the firefighters, who diligently worked to prevent wildfires from starting and/or growing in Malibu this past fire season.
.I.A. Roll Call
Minutes:
Present Oscar de la Torre – arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Present Craig Foster
Present Jon Kean
Present Maria Leon-Vazquez – participated via teleconference starting at 6:15 p.m.
Present Laurie Lieberman
Present Ralph Mechur – arrived at 4:37 p.m.
Present Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein
.I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Juan Cabrillo ES Student Council President led the Pledge of Allegiance.
.II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March 15, 2018, meeting agenda.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March 15, 2018, meeting agenda.

Passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Kean and a second by Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Vote:
Absent Mr. Oscar de la Torre.
Yes Mr. Craig Foster.
Yes Mr. Jon Kean.
Absent Ms. Maria Leon-Vazquez.
Yes Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Yes Mr. Ralph Mechur.
Yes Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.
.III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
.III.A. Approve March 1, 2018, Minutes
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March 1, 2018, regular meeting minutes.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March 1, 2018, regular meeting minutes.

Passed with a motion by Mr. Craig Foster and a second by Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Vote:
Absent Mr. Oscar de la Torre.
Yes Mr. Craig Foster.
Yes Mr. Jon Kean.
Absent Ms. Maria Leon-Vazquez.
Yes Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Yes Mr. Ralph Mechur.
Yes Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.
Attachments:
Minutes_030118
.IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION – COMMENDATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
.IV.A. Malibu High School Clean Campus Campaign Poster Winner (15 min)
Minutes:
Time start: 5:49 p.m. Time end: 5:55 p.m.

Gail Pinsker, Community and Public Relations Officer, and Caroline Coster, Sustainability Coordinator, explained the purpose and rules of the contest. Ms. Coster said that this was the first of many steps in the district to implement waste reform. Ms. Pinsker thanked Board Member Craig Foster and City Council Member Laura Rosenthal, who were a couple of the poster contest judges. She read the names of the students who submitted posters: Elior Marques, Skye Jacobson, Stephen Smith, Waverly Wildman, Zoe Ransome, Tullie Meyers, Miela Efraim. She announced that Stephen Smith won the contest for middle school and Zoe Ransome won for high school. Ms. Gail announced that the district would print copies of all seven poster entries and have them posted around all Malibu sites.
.IV.B. 2017-18 Gatorade's Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year (5 min)
Minutes:
This item was postponed to the May 3, 2018, board meeting.
.IV.C. Cesar Chavez's Birthday (10 min)
Comments:

This commendation was postponed from the March 1, 2018, board meeting.   

Minutes:
Time start: 5:57 p.m. Time end: 6:15 p.m.

Dr. Gonzalez-Castillo read a quote from then-Senator Barack Obama in 2008 regarding Mr. Chávez. She introduced Juan Cabrillo ES teachers Julie Siegel and Nancy Levy, who explained what their students learned and shared the work they produced regarding Mr. Chávez’s life and achievements. The students took turns sharing their posters, which depicted the various social justice issues they researched. The teachers then showed a video production of a play they produced regarding Mr. Chávez.
.V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Minutes:
Time start: 6:15 p.m. Time end: 6:17 p.m.

Dr. Drati said that he was proud of our districts students, many of whom exercised their freedom of speech regarding their position on gun violence in front of the community. He reported that every school came up with a student-led game plan for the National Walk-out, and the staff and parents supported them. Mr. Mechur thanked the superintendent, staff, his fellow board members, and the community for being supportive of this issue.
.VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Mr. Craig Foster and a second by Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Vote:
Absent Mr. Oscar de la Torre.
Yes Mr. Craig Foster.
Yes Mr. Jon Kean.
Yes Ms. Maria Leon-Vazquez.
Yes Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Yes Mr. Ralph Mechur.
Yes Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
As agreed by the President, Vice President, and Superintendent during agenda planning, consent agenda items are considered routine, require no discussion, and are normally approved all at once by the Board of Education. However, members of the Board of Education, staff, or the public may request an item be moved from the consent agenda to Section XI (Major Items) for clarification and/or discussion.
Minutes:
The board approved Item Nos. A.1-A.4, B.1-B.5, C.1-C.14, D.1-D.4, and E.1 listed under the Consent Calendar.

Time start: 6:17 p.m. Time end: 6:18 p.m.
.VI.A. Curriculum and Instruction
.VI.A.1. Approval of Independent Contractors
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into an agreement with the following Independent Contractors.

Financial Impact:
  • Contractor: Thinking Maps
  • Dates: 08/21/17-06/08/18
  • Amount not to exceed:$5,400.00
  • Description: Professional Development Training
  • Site: Point Dume Marine Science School
  • Funding: 01-00030-0-11100-10000-5802-030-1300


  • Contractor: Isom Advisors
  • Dates: 03/15/18-06/30/20
  • Amount not to exceed: $70,000 per bond sale 
  • Description: Bond financial advisory over bond transactions 
  • Site: Business 
  • Funding: Net proceeds of bond sales reflect payment of these fees


  • Contractor: Jones Hall 
  • Dates: 03/15/18-06/30/20
  • Amount not to exceed: $65,000 + $3,000 expenses for Bond Counsel and Disclosure Services per series of bonds issued; $5,000 per bond measure for SFID Formation and Election Proceedings 
  • Description: Bond counsel and disclosure counsel services in connection with the issuance and sale of bonds 
  • Site: Business 
  • Funding: 01-00000-0-00000-73000-5820-050-1500 and Net proceeds of bond sales reflect payment of these fees  

     
  • Contractor: Terris Barnes Walters Boigon Heath, Inc (TBWBH)
  • Dates: 03/15/18-06/30/20
  • Amount not to exceed: $7,500/month + $41,221 for informational mailers
  • Description: Ballot measure electoral feasibility, public outreach and communication consulting services
  • Site: Business 
  • Funding: 01-00000-0-00000-73000-5802-050-1500


  • Contractor: Goodwin Simon Strategic Research
  • Dates: 03/15/18-06/30/20
  • Amount not to exceed: $34,100
  • Description: Ballot measure survey polling
  • Site: Business 
  • Funding: 01-00000-0-00000-73000-5802-050-1500


  • Contractor: School Innovations and Advocacy
  • Dates: 07/01/18 - 06/30/21
  • Amount not to exceed: $206,400 ($68,800 per year)
  • Description: To assist the District with attendance management, analysis, notification of truancy letters, conferencing, and professional development
  • Site: Student Services
  • Funding: 01-00000-0-00000-31300-5890-040-1400
Comments:

These contracts are included in the 2017-18 budget. 

.VI.A.2. Conference & Travel Approval/Ratification - 2017/2018
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve/ratify the attached Requests for Absence on District Business (Conference and Travel) forms. 

Financial Impact:
The average cost for substitute teachers is $183/day. This figure is furnished for informational purposes and does not reflect the actual amount paid for an individual substitute.
Attachments:
C & T 3/15/18
.VI.A.3. Overnight Field Trip(s) 2017-18
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the special field trip(s) listed below for students for the 2017-2018 school year.

Financial Impact:
  • School: Cabrillo
  • Grade: 5th
  • # of Students:  33       
  • Destination: Camp Hess Kramer/W.O.L.F Camp
  • Dates: 05/15/18-05/18/18
  • Principal/Teacher: J.Matthews/N.Levy         
  • Cost & Funding Source: $11,550.00 for all students paid through parent donations and fundraising.
  • Subject: Science
  • Purpose: Outdoor Science Camp for our 5th grade students.


  • School: Santa Monica High School
  • Grade: 9th-12th
  • # of Students: 21
  • Destination: Courtyard Marriott Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
  • Dates: 3/16/18-3/18/18             
  • Principal/Teacher: A.Shelton/A.Russell
  • Cost & Funding Source: $300 per student / Fundraising and parent donations
  • Subject: Social Studies
  • Purpose: United Black Student Unions of California state leadership convention


  • School: Santa Monica High School
  • Grade: 9th-12th
  • # of Students: 13
  • Destination: Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta, CA
  • Dates: 3/16/18-3/17/18
  • Principal/Teacher: A.Shelton/L.Sato
  • Cost & Funding Source: $150 per student / Fundraising and parent donations
  • Subject: Athletics
  • Purpose: Varsity boys volleyball tournament
Comments:

 No child will be denied due to financial hardship. 

.VI.A.4. Special Education Contracts (17/18)
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Special Education contracts for fiscal year 2017/2018.
Rationale:
According to the Education Code SEC.21 Section 56342, prior to recommending a new or continued placement in a non-public, non-sectarian school, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team must submit the proposed recommendation to the local governing board for its review and recommendation regarding the cost of such placement.

The recommendations for these severely handicapped students are made by the District IEP Teams in accordance with State and Federal laws.  The mandates of IDEA require non-public school services be provided at no expense to parents if there is not an appropriate public school program available.  Funding to come from a SELPA-wide non-public school/non-public agency reserve account.

 
Attachments:
Special Education Contracts: 17/18
.VI.B. Business and Fiscal
.VI.B.1. Award of Purchase Orders - 2017-18
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Purchase Order and Changed Purchase Orders from February 22, 2018, through March 8, 2018, for fiscal /18. 

Attachments:
BOE Agenda Item_POList_031518
.VI.B.2. Acceptance of Gifts - 2017/2018
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education accept, with gratitude, checks totaling

$3,263.26 presented to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

 

It is further recommended that the Fiscal/Business Services Office, in accordance with Educational Code §42602, be authorized to increase the 2017-2018 income and appropriations by $3,263.26 as described on the attached listing.

Rationale:

This report details only cash gifts.  It includes all contributions made by individuals or companies and some of the contributions made by our PTA’s.  Contributions made by a PTA in the form of a commitment and then billed are reported in a different resource.  A final report that compiles all gift and PTA contributions is prepared and available annually. 

   

COMMENT:   The value of all non-cash gifts has been determined by the donors.

NOTE:  The list of gifts is available on the District’s website, www.smmusd.org.

 
Attachments:
Gift Repor 3/15/18
.VI.B.3. Approval of 2016-17 Annual Measure "R", Measure "BB" and Measure "ES" Audit Reports
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the 2016-17 Annual Measure R and Measure BB and Measure ES Audit Reports and approve management discussion and analysis and the administrative responses to the “Findings” & “Recommendations” as contained in the subject audits.

Comments:

The audit firm of Moss, Levy, and Hartzheim, LLP completed the 2016-17 financial audits for Measure R and Measure BB and ES as required by the language of the respective measures. 

The Financial Oversight Committee reviewed the Measure R audit report at their March 7, 2018 meeting and recommends the Board of Education to accept approval of the Measure R audit report at the March 15, 2018 Board meeting.

The Bond Oversight Committee will review the Measure BB and Measure ES reports at their April 2018 meeting and will incorporate the audit information into their annual report period ending June 30, 2018.

Attachments:
2016-17 Measure BB audit report
2016-17 Measure ES audit report
2016-17 Measure R audit report
.VI.B.4. Recommendation of Appointments To Fill Vacancies On The Bond Oversight Committee (BOC)
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board consider and appoint Katherine Reuter with terms July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021, and appoint Jeffrey Rosenfeld and Michael Dubin with terms March 15, 2018 - June 30, 2019, to the Bond Oversight Committee. 

Rationale:

The Prop 39 – Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee was established, as required by law, after the successful general obligation bond election known as Measure BB.  This bond measure, approved by voters on November 7, 2006, authorized the District to issue up to $268,000,000 of bonds in order to make facility improvement throughout the District.  The election was conducted under Proposition 39, therefore obligating the District to establish the oversight committee. 

Another successful general obligation bond election, known as Measure ES, was approved by the voters on November 5, 2012, authorizing the District to issue up to $385,000,000 of bonds to complete future Facility Improvements Project.  This election was also conducted under Proposition 39, therefore obligating the District to establish the oversight committee. 

At the February 21, 2013, Board of Education meeting, the Board established a combined committee that will serve the legal obligation created by the two bond elections. 

The purpose of the BOC is to inform the public concerning the expenditure of the bond proceeds.  The Committee shall engage in the following activities to carry out this purpose:

  • Actively review and report on the proper expenditure of taxpayers’ money for school construction;
  • Advise the public as to whether the school district is in compliance with the requirement of the measure;
  • Convene to provide oversight for but not limited to:
    • Ensuring that bond revenues are expended only for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities;
    • Ensuring that no funds are used for any teacher or administrative salaries or other school operating expenses.

Education Code 15278(a) is specific as to the number of committee members that should be appointed to the BOC and even more specific as related to the length of term and number of terms permitted.  Ed Code states that the Committee shall consist of at least seven (7) members to serve for a term of no more than three (3) years without compensation and for no more than two (2) consecutive terms.  The law continues to specify that the committee must include:

  • One member who is active in a business organization representing the business community located within the school district;
  • One member active in a senior citizens’ organization;
  • One member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district;
  • One member who is both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district and active in a parent-teacher organization;
  • One member who is active in a bona-fide taxpayers’ organization; and
  • Two members at large.
 
Comments:

Mr. Yen, formerly serving as a Parent, will now serve as a Member at Large with no change to the dates of his term. 

  • Category: Parent
  • # of Reps: 1
  • Current MemberJeffrey Rosenfeld
  • Term Ends: 6/30/19
  • Category: Parent active in PTA or site council
  • # of Reps: 1
  • Current Member: Lori Whitesell
  • Term Ends: 6/30/18
  • Category: Citizen active in a business organization
  • # of Reps: 1
  • Current Member: Gordon Lee
  • Term Ends: 6/30/18
  • Category: Citizen Active in a senior citizen organization
  • # of Reps: 1
  • Current MemberKatherine Reuter
  • Term Ends: 6/30/21
  • Category: Citizen Active in a bona-fide taxpayers association
  • # of Reps: 1
  • Current Member: Vacant
  • Term Ends: 6/30/19
  • Category: Members at large
  • # of Reps: 2
  • Current Member: Charlie Yen & Michael Dubin
  • Term Ends: 6/30/19
.VI.B.5. Award of Contract to C-Investment Financial Services Inc. - Keyananalytics Software and Software and Consultancy Services - Year One
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve web based Keyanalytics software and related implementation consulting services from C-Investment Financial Services Inc. in an amount not to exceed $122,000.

Rationale:

This specialized software shall provide Facilities and Bond programs, financial management services for reconciling all sources of funds for all  project activities,  multiple agency reporting and also help meet our reporting compliance requirements.

It shall integrate with the current fiscal reporting system and shall help with all customized reporting by using the database analytics. No additional hardware costs shall be needed as the system and data resides on the vendor server.

 
Financial Impact:

The proposed onetime cost of implementation is approx. $22,000 and with an annual ongoing cost of $100,000 per year and is proposed to be funded as:

  • 01-90100-0-00000-85000-6400-050-1500, 50%, General Fund
  • 83-90500-0-00000-85000-5890-050-2600, 12.50%, Measure BB Fund
  • 83-90100-0-00000-85000-5890-050-2600, 37.50%, Measure ES Fund
.VI.C. Facilities Improvement Projects
.VI.C.1. Waiver and Agreement – Webster Elementary School – Drop-off and Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project – County of Los Angeles – Measure BB
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed Waiver and Agreement required by the County of Los Angeles as a condition of constructing a portion of the new parking lot associated with the Safety and Security Project planned for construction at Webster Elementary School.

Rationale:

An easement in favor of Los Angeles County exists over a portion of the District’s property at Webster Elementary School. The easement was recorded on November 8, 1978 and allowed the County to construct and operate sanitary sewerage disposal facilities in the eastern half of the unpaved lower parking lot at Webster near the corner of Civic Center Way and Vista Pacifica Street, and the County continues to own and operate these facilities. These facilities will remain in operation until the upstream tributary sewer line is redirected to the City of Malibu’s sewer treatment facility, currently under construction. This sewer line will not be redirected to the treatment plant in Phase 1, but it will be part of a phase several years in the future.

The District is prohibited from constructing certain improvements within the easement area without the County’s permission so as to not restrict the County from their normal operation, maintenance, and future removal of their facilities. The District contacted the County to discuss  plans for the site, and developed a mutually agreeable plan to develop a parking lot across the County’s easement. The execution of this Waiver and Agreement by the District and the County will complete the permit process as it relates to this issue.
 
Attachments:
Webster - LA County Waiver Agreement
Webster Plot Map
.VI.C.2. Amendment #06 to Agreement – Malibu Middle & High School – Campus Improvement Project – Geotechnical Observation/Testing, Special Inspection & Materials Testing Services – Leighton Consulting, Inc. – Measure BB
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Contract Amendment #06 with Leighton Consulting Inc. to provide geotechnical observation and testing, special inspection & materials testing services for Malibu Middle & High School – Campus Improvement Project (Phases 3, 4 & 5) in an amount not to exceed $732,024.00 for total contract amount of $1,006,653.00.

Rationale:

Geotechnical (soils) Testing:

Phase 3 – New Building A and Site work (DSA #03-113456): Consist of new Building A and site work such as complete demolition of existing Buildings A, B and C. Construct a new three story 47,000 square foot Building A. Construct a campus entrance ramp; new Parking Lot D; new concrete stairs-on-grade from Building E to the athletic field; improvements to existing Middle School and High School commons; On and off-site street improvements; and other associated improvements including site work and landscaping in the amount of $170,884.00

Phase 4 – Building E Replacement (DSA #03-117640): Consist of Installation of a new modular two-story, 19,400-square-foot Classroom/Restrooms Building (PC approved, Growth Point Structure), construction on-site of an elevator tower and other associated improvements including site work and landscaping in the amount of $70,853.00.

Phase 5 – Building D Modernization (DSA#03-1180582): Consists of renovations for windows, flooring, door replacement, science classroom laboratory cabinetry and painting. No earthwork or geotechnical testing components associated with this phase.

Material Testing Services:

Phase 3 – Building A and Site Work Improvements (DSA #03-113456): Consist of new Building A, Administration, Library/Classroom and Site work in the amount of $387,769.00

Phase 4 –Building E Replacement (DSA #03-117640): Consist of Installation of a new modular two-story, Classroom/Restrooms Buildings (a “Pre-Approved Portable, Growth Point Structure), including an elevator tower and other associated improvements, site work and landscaping in the amount of $77,901.00

Phase 5 – Building D Modernization (DSA #03-118052): Consist of renovation for windows, flooring, door replacement, science classroom laboratory cabinetry and painting in the amount of $24,617.00.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: No
  • Fund: 83-90500-0-00000-85000-5802-010-2600
  • Source: Measure BB
  • Budget Category: Soft Costs \ Environmental Tests \ Geo Engineering and Material Testing
  • DSA #: 03-117787

MEASURE BB FUNDING:

  • Original Contract: $14,610.00
  • Contract Amendment #01: $197,510.00
  • Contract Amendment #02: $17,500.00
  • Contract Amendment #03: $4,800.00
  • Contract Amendment #04: $26,124.00
  • Contract Amendment #05: $14,085.00
  • Contract Amendment #06: $732,024.00
  • Total Contract Amount: $1,006,653.00
.VI.C.3. Amendment #11 to Agreement – Malibu Middle High School – HVAC Project - Architectural Services - HMC Architects – Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Contract Amendment #11 with HMC Architects for Malibu Middle High School – HVAC Project in an amount not to exceed $45,320.00 for a total contract amount of $1,932,522.10.

Rationale:

Contract Amendment #11 includes the cost to design a replacement heating and cooling system in Building D at MMHS. The existing air cooled chiller providing chilled water to Building D is in poor condition, and several of the units serving the first and second floors have broken down. Building D is in immediate need of cooling. Based upon a pre-design inspection, HMC has proposed to design a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) or split system. When or if a central plant is constructed at MMHS, the District will have the option to disconnect this newly installed system and switch to the central plant cooling system. Otherwise, this cooling and heating system can remain in place for the remainder of its useful life.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90906-0-00000-85000-5802-010-2600
  • Project: Building D HVAC Project
  • Budget Category: Soft Costs \ Design Services \ Architects

MEASURE ES FUNDING:   

  • ORIGINAL CONTRACT: $988,826.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #01 - WPFD-Cabrillo, GES, WRLC: $286,749.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #02 - WPFD-MMHS- F,I & G: $1,875.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #03 - WPFD-Cabrillo: $117,673.60
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #04 - WPFD-MMHS FIG: $121,484.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #05 - Cabrillo playground: $64,265.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #06 - WPFD Cabrillo: $30,140.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #07 - WPFD –MMHS: $54,000.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #08 - WPFD-MMHS: $608,565.50
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #09 - HVAC Central Plant: $490,700.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #10 – WPFD – MMHS & Will Rogers: $111,750.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #11 – HVAC – MMHS: $45,320.00
  • TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,932,522.10
.VI.C.4. Change Order #02 – Santa Monica High School - Sealy Field Lighting Project - Construction Contract Bid #18.02.ES - Byrom-Davey, Inc. - Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Change Order #02 with Byrom-Davey, Inc. for the Santa Monica High School - Sealy Field Lighting Project in an amount of $34,370.37 for a total contract amount of $984,245.37 and 0 days of schedule impact.

Rationale:

On September 13, 2017 the Board awarded to Byrom-Davey, Inc. the construction contract for the Santa Monica High School Sealy Field Lighting Project in the amount of $918,027.00

On 2/1/18, the Board approved modifications and improvements to the backstop as change order #01. Since that time several unforeseen conditions arose that required additional work. These included modifications to the electrical system to take site conditions into account; the replacement of irrigation and water main at the backstop that was found to be in the excavation for the backstop; power supply to the booster pump, which had been fed from a system that was not code compliant.

  • Modifications to the electrical system: $17,908.66
  • Replacement of irrigation and water main: $13,658.81
  • Power supply to the booster pump: $2,802.90  
  • Total: $34,370.37

This Change Order no. 02 is necessary to reimburse Byrom-Davey, Inc. the added cost of these unforeseen conditions.

Change Order No. 02 includes no increase to the contract time.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes                      
  • Fund: 85        
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90904-0-00000-85000-6200-015-2600
  • Budget Category: Construction Contract
  • DSA #: 03-117937

MEASURE ES FUNDING

  • Original Contract: $918,027.00
  • Change Order #01: $31,848.00
  • Change Order #02: $34,370.37
  • TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $984,245.37
.VI.C.5. Change Order #03 – Santa Monica High School - Sealy Field Lighting Project - Construction Contract Bid #18.02.ES - Byrom-Davey, Inc. - Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Change Order #03 with Byrom-Davey, Inc. for the Santa Monica High School - Sealy Field Lighting Project in an amount of $27,992.96 for a total contract amount of $1,012,238.33 and 0 days of schedule impact.

Rationale:

On September 13, 2017, the Board awarded to Byrom-Davey, Inc. the construction contract for the Santa Monica High School Sealy Field Lighting Project in the amount of $918,027.00

This change order is for the installation of the sound system at the Softball and Baseball fields

This Change Order no. 03 is necessary to reimburse Byrom-Davey, Inc. the added cost for the installation of the sound system.

Change Order No. 03 includes no increase to the contract time.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes                      
  • Fund: 85        
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90904-0-00000-85000-6200-015-2600
  • Budget Category: Construction Contract
  • DSA #: 03-117937

MEASURE ES FUNDING

  • Original Contract: $918,027.00
  • Change Order #01: $31,848.00
  • Change Order #02: $34,370.37
  • Change Order #03: $27,992.96                          
  • TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,012,238.33
.VI.C.6. Change Order #07 – Santa Monica High School - Sealy Field Project - Construction Contract Bid #17.12.ES - Byrom-Davey, Inc. - Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Change Order #07 with Byrom-Davey, Inc. for the Santa Monica High School – Sealy Field Project in an amount not to exceed $22,798.09 for a total contract amount $2,086,654.79 and 35 days of schedule impact.

Rationale:

On April 20, 2017 the Board awarded to Byrom-Davey, Inc. the construction contract for the Santa Monica High School Sealy Field in the amount of $1,442,121.00.

During construction a number of modifications and additions to the project work were performed due to unforeseen conditions and changed scope of work.  Additional unforeseen conditions were found to exist and design changes were required, which includes the following: Unforeseen conditions at N. Gym Restrooms were found when the walls were removed, resulting in significant modifications to the plumbing; the softball scoreboard required the installation of protective netting to minimize the risk of damage; the scorer’s platform was found to be in a deteriorated condition and was replaced with a new aluminum one. Half the cost of the new platform was paid by the contractor; fabric in the grass to support a fire truck had to be removed and replaced for a trench, which was unforeseen; and power supply to the portable restroom had to be modified to connect the system.

  • Repairs for unforeseen conditions at N. Gym Restrooms: $3,801.31
  • Scoreboard Protection Netting: $5,618.80
  • Scorers Platform: $2,573.00
  • Grass Pave Fabric Repairs: $8,104.95
  • Power to Portable Restroom: $2,700.03  
  • Total: $22,798.09

This Change Order no. 07 is an extension to the project to provide for the improvements necessary overcome unforeseen conditions.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90904-0-00000-85000-6200-015-2600
  • Budget Category: Hard Costs \ Construction Contracts
  • DSA #: 03-118615

MEASURE ES FUNDING

  • Original Contract: $1,442,121.00
  • Change Order #01: $187,539.00
  • Change Order #02: $4,938.75
  • Change Order #03: $140,455.00
  • Change Order #04: $113,122.02
  • Change Order #05: $32,640.93
  • Change Order #06: $143,040.00
  • Change Order #07: $22,798.09
  • TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $2,086,654.79
.VI.C.7. Amendment #3 to Agreement - Lincoln Middle School – Field and Track Replacement Project - Architectural Services - DLR Group – Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Contract Amendment #3 with DLR Group to provide additional design services for the Lincoln Middle School - Field and Track Replacement Project in amount not to exceed $19,450.00 for a total contract amount of $356,119.00.

Rationale:

The District requested DLR Group provide the additional design services that were needed to accommodate an underground duct bank discovered during the excavation for construction of the southwest stairs and ramp.  DLR submitted a proposal to provide the required civil survey, civil engineering, architectural design and CCD submittals to DSA in the amount of $19,450.00.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90908-0-00000-85000-5802-012-2600
  • Budget Category: Soft Costs\Design Service\Architects

MEASURE ES FUNDING:

  • ORIGINAL CONTRACT (LMS – Field & Track Project) $198,781.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 (LMS – Add’l Design Services) $128,780.00       
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 (LMS – Cost Estimating Services) $9,108.00
  • CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 (LMS – Add’l Design Services) 19,450.00 
  • TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $356,119.00
.VI.C.8. Award of Contract – McKinley Elementary School – Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project, HVAC Project & Fire Alarm Project – Bid #18.08.ES – USS Cal Builders - Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract for Bid #18.08.ES for McKinley Elementary School - Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project, HVAC Project & Fire Alarm Project to USS Cal Builders in an amount not to exceed $6,488,000.00.

Rationale:

The District publicly bid the Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project, HVAC Project & Fire Alarm Project Bid #18.08.ES on January 3, 2018. Legal advertisement of the notice inviting bids was published in The Daily Breeze and The Santa Monica Daily Press and ran on January 3, 2018 and January 10, 2018. The notice inviting bids was sent to 117 General Contractors that are on the SMMUSD Approved (Pre-Qualified) list, and to the required trade journals. Prequalification was required for all General Contractors submitting a bid.  Bids were received and publicly opened on February 14, 2018. Four bids were received as noted below:

  • USS Cal Builders $6,488,000.00
  • The Nazerian Group $6,744,123.00
  • Woodcliff Corporation $6,980,000.00
  • Novus Construction $6,997,000.00

Staff reviewed the bids for responsiveness. The Notice of Intent to award was issued to USS Cal Builders on February 23, 2018. 

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90905-0-00000-85000-6200-004-2600
  • Budget Category: Construction Contract
.VI.C.9. Amendment #22 to Agreement – Malibu Middle & High School – Campus Improvements Project & Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project - Hazardous Materials Consulting Services – Alta Environmental – Measure BB & Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Contract Amendment #22 with Alta Environmental for Malibu Middle & High School – Campus Improvements Project & Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for a total contract amount of $1,381,350.18. 

Rationale:

Provide assistance to the District with project related information including providing information which may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for mitigation of Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) in unplanned materials, i.e. floor tiles, impacted concrete, paints, etc. Alta to also provide assistance to mitigate possible concerns which may arise from PCBs, mold, radon, etc.  

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes & No
  • Fund: 85 & 83
  • Source: BB & ES
  • Account Number85-90906-0-00000-85000-5802-010-2600 (ES); 83-90500-0-00000-85000-5802-010-2600 (BB – Program Reserve Shortage)
  • Budget Category: Soft Costs/Environmental Testing/Hazmat Monitoring

MEASURE ES & BB FUNDING:

  • ORIGINAL CONTRACT - Juan Cabrillo ES, Grant ES & Will Rogers ES: $96,492.45
  • CA #01 - Juan Cabrillo ES Project – WPF&D: $893.30
  • CA #02 - Various Schools – WPF&D: $50,000.00
  • CA #03 - Grant ES – Windows Project – WPF&D: $12,648.80
  • CA #04 - Webster, Roosevelt – WPF&D: $6,882.34
  • CA #05 - WRES, WES, & RES & Malibu HS–WPF&D: $79,329.00
  • CA #06 - GES, MMH FIG&D, RES, WES & WRES–WPF&D: $335,861.87
  • CA #07 - SAMOHI – Ph.1 & Ph.2: $9,086.90
  • CA #08 - Franklin & Pt. Dume – HVAC: $25,287.40
  • CA #09 - Franklin & Pt. Dume – WFP: $25,287.40    Duplicate to CA#08
  • CA #10 - LMS – Athletic Field: $40,673.00
  • CA #11 - Samohi, Phase 1 & 2: $51,208.10
  • CA #12 – Webster & Will Rogers WPFD: $27,443.90
  • CA #13 – MMHS FIG&D WPFD: $7,169.95
  • CA #14 – Building D WPFD ACM/A&L Abatement Plan & PCB Sampling: $14,875.80
  • CA #15 – Building D WPFD Add Step-Out Sampling and Abatement Plan: $41,896.70
  • CA #16 – Bldg ABC Demo Survey, Sampling, Abatement Plan & Monitoring (BB): $45,986.60
  • CA #17 – FES, McKES, PDES & JAMS - ACM, LBP & PCBs survey & work plan: $156,364.90
  • CA #18 – MMHS FIG&D, H & J WPFD – ACM, LBP & PCBs survey & work plan: $269,052.86
  • CA #19 – Roosevelt ES – ACM ceiling survey & work plan: $2,223.96
  • CA #20 – Samohi – Monitoring: $24,532.75
  • CA #21 – Samohi – Abatement Survey: $33,439.60
  • CA #22 – MMHS – Campus Imrpov. & WPFD – Hazardous Mat.: $50,000.00
  • TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,381,350.18
.VI.C.10. Award of Contract – Santa Monica High School – Discovery Building Project – Bid #18.09.ES – Danny Ryan Precision Contracting, Inc. dba Precision Contracting, Inc. - Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract for Bid #18.09.ES for Hazardous Material Abatement at Santa Monica High School – Discovery Building Project to Precision Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $187,680.00.

Rationale:

The District publicly bid the Discovery Building Project - Hazardous Material Abatement Bid #18.09.ES on January 9, 2018. Legal advertisement of the notice inviting bids was published in The Daily Breeze and The Santa Monica Daily Press and ran on January 9, 2018 and January 16, 2018. The notice inviting bids was sent to 117 General Contractors that are on the SMMUSD Approved (Pre-Qualified) list, and to the required trade journals. Prequalification was required for all General Contractors submitting a bid.  Bids were received and publicly opened on February 22, 2018. Four bids were received as noted below:

  1. Precision Contracting $187,680.00
  2. IDR, Inc.  $187,700.00
  3. Resource Environmental $189,000.00
  4. Eagle Contracting $197,500.00

Staff reviewed the bids for responsiveness. The Notice of Intent to award was issued to Precision Contracting, Inc. on February 23, 2018. 

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: Measure ES
  • Account Number: 85-90904-0-00000-85000-6200-015-2600
  • Budget Category: Construction Contract
.VI.C.11. Agreement for Construction Management Services – Franklin Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School - Window, Paint, Floors, and Doors – Vanir Construction Management, Inc. – Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education award and agreement to provide Construction Management Services to Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for Franklin Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School - Window, Paint, Floors, and Doors Project in the amount of $194,299.00.

Rationale:

On April 20, 2017, the Board of Education approved issuance of a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to 9 construction management firms.  On February 14, 2018 the District issued a project specific RFP for 2018 short duration projects including WPFD projects at Olympic, McKinley, Franklin and Point Dume as well as Webster parking and drop off improvements and JAMS field replacement and auditorium demolition.  Proposals were due on March February 23, 2018.  A total of six proposals were received from the following consultants:

  • Cumming Corporation
  • Kitchell
  • Vanir Construction Management
  • California Construction Management
  • Element Consulting
  • ECM Group

All six proposing construction management consulting firms were deemed qualified through the MSA review process, so all six proposals were reviewed.  The proposals included proposed construction management professionals and billing rates, as requested.  Each firm had the option of proposing up to three potential construction managers, with the knowledge that selected CMs would be selected from the pool of qualified candidates and may or may not all be from the same company.  FIP staff reviewed the resumes and billing rates of the fifteen construction managers proposed and recommends selection of Mr. Ricardo Perea to manage the Franklin Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School WPFD projects.

In its proposal, Vanir stated that it certifies that no Vanir employee, company officer, or any of its proposed candidates have a conflict of interest.  Vanir’s proposal of $194,299 is based upon hourly billing rates for the services required throughout the expected duration of the work, and monthly invoicing will be submitted for actual hours worked in the previous month.  Funding for construction management services will come from Measure ES.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: ES  
  • Account Number85-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-002-2600 Franklin ($97,149.50); 85-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-004-2600 McKinley ($97,149.50)                           
  • Description: Construction Management
.VI.C.12. Agreement for Construction Management Services – Point Dume Elementary School – Windows, Paint, Floors, and Doors Project and Webster Elementary School – Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project – Kitchell – Measure BB and Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education award an agreement to provide Construction Management Services to Kitchell for Point Dume Elementary School – Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project and Webster Elementary School – Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project in the amount of $167,400.00.

Rationale:

On April 20, 2017, the Board of Education approved issuance of a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to 9 construction management firms.  On February 14, 2018 the District issued a project specific RFP for 2018 short duration projects including WPFD projects at Olympic, McKinley, Franklin and Point Dume as well as Webster parking and drop off improvements and JAMS field replacement and auditorium demolition.  Proposals were due on March February 23, 2018.  A total of six proposals were received from the following consultants:

  • Cumming Corporation
  • Kitchell
  • Vanir Construction Management
  • California Construction Management
  • Element Consulting
  • ECM Group

All six proposing construction management consulting firms were deemed qualified through the MSA review process, so all six proposals were reviewed.  The proposals included proposed construction management professionals and billing rates, as requested.  Each firm had the option of proposing up to three potential construction managers, with the knowledge that selected CMs would be selected from the pool of qualified candidates and may or may not all be from the same company.  FIP staff reviewed the resumes and billing rates of the fifteen construction managers proposed and recommends selection of Mr. Samir Shah to manage the Point Dume Elementary School WPFD project and the Webster Elementary School Parking and Drop Off Improvements Project. 

In its proposal, Kitchell stated that there is no known conflict of interest or any potential conflict of interest involving any District employee, consultant, or member of the Board of Education. Kitchell’s proposal of $167,400 is based upon hourly billing rates for the services required throughout the expected duration of the work, and monthly invoicing will be submitted for actual hours worked in the previous month.  

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 83 and 85
  • Source: BB and ES  
  • Account Number: 83-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-008-2600 Webster ($83,700.00 – Measure BB - Program Reserve Shortage); 85-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-019-2600 Pt. Dume ($83,700.00 – Measure ES)  
  • Description: Construction Management
.VI.C.13. Agreement for Construction Management Services – John Adams Middle School - Field Replacement Project and Performing Arts Center Project– Cumming Corporation - Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education award an agreement to provide Construction Management Services to Cumming Corporation for John Adams Middle School – Field Replacement Project and Performing Arts Center Project in the amount of $162,000.00.

Rationale:

On April 20, 2017, the Board of Education approved issuance of a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to 9 construction management firms.  On February 14, 2018 the District issued a project specific RFP for 2018 short duration projects including WPFD projects at Olympic, McKinley, Franklin and Point Dume as well as Webster parking and drop off improvements and JAMS field replacement, and auditorium demolition.  Proposals were due on March February 23, 2018.  A total of six proposals were received from the following consultants:

  • Cumming Corporation
  • Kitchell
  • Vanir Construction Management
  • California Construction Management
  • Element Consulting
  • ECM Group

All six proposing construction management consulting firms were deemed qualified through the MSA review process, so all six proposals were reviewed.  The proposals included proposed construction management professionals and billing rates, as requested.  Each firm had the option of proposing up to three potential construction managers, with the knowledge that selected CMs would be selected from the pool of qualified candidates and may or may not all be from the same company.  FIP staff reviewed the resumes and billing rates of the fifteen construction managers proposed and recommends selection of Mr. Gary Tasich to manage the JAMS Field Replacement Project and demolition of the existing theater in preparation for the planned JAMS Performing Arts Center. 

In its proposal, Cumming affirmatively stated that there is no known conflict of interest or any potential conflict of interest involving any District employee, consultant, or member of the Board of Education.  Cumming’s proposal of $162,000 is based upon hourly billing rates for the services required throughout the expected duration of the work, and monthly invoicing will be submitted for actual hours worked in the previous month.  Funding for construction management services will come from Measure ES.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: ES  
  • Account Number85-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-008-2600 JAMS Field ($81,000.00); 85-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-007-2600 JAMS PAC ($81,000.00)
  • Description: Construction Management
.VI.C.14. Agreement for Construction Management Services – Olympic High School - Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project – California Construction Management (CCM) – Measure ES
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education award an agreement to provide Construction Management Services to California Construction Management (CCM) for Olympic High School – Window, Paint, Floors & Doors Project in the amount of $120,780.00.

Rationale:

On April 20, 2017, the Board of Education approved issuance of a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to 9 construction management firms.  On February 14, 2018 the District issued a project specific RFP for 2018 short duration projects.  The District requires the services of Construction Managers for 1) WPFD projects at Olympic, McKinley, Franklin and Point Dume as well as Webster parking and drop off improvements and JAMS field replacement and auditorium demolition.  Proposals were due on March February 23, 2018.  A total of six proposals were received from the following consultants:

  • Cumming Corporation
  • Kitchell
  • Vanir Construction Management
  • California Construction Management
  • Element Consulting
  • ECM Group

All six proposing construction management consulting firms were deemed qualified through the MSA review process, so all six proposals were reviewed.  The proposals included proposed construction management professionals and billing rates, as requested.  Each firm had the option of proposing up to three potential construction managers, with the knowledge that selected CMs would be selected from the pool of qualified candidates and may or may not all be from the same company.  FIP staff reviewed the resumes and billing rates of the fifteen construction managers proposed and recommends selection of Mr. Kay Keykhosrow to manage the Olympic High School WPFD project.  Mr. Keykhosrow has been managing the Measure BB Olympic High School Modernization Project and is very familiar with the upcoming WPFD project.

In its proposal, CCM stated that there is no known conflict of interest or any potential conflict of interest involving any District employee, consultant, or member of the Board of Education. CCM’s proposal of $120,780 is based upon hourly billing rates for the services required throughout the expected duration of the work, and monthly invoicing will be submitted for actual hours worked in the previous month.  Funding for construction management services will come from Measure ES.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding Information

  • Budgeted: Yes
  • Fund: 85
  • Source: ES  
  • Account Number: 85-90905-0-00000-85000-5802-014-2600 ($120,780)
  • Description: Construction Management
.VI.D. Personnel
.VI.D.1. Certificated Personnel - Elections and Separations
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached certificated appointments, separations and assignments.

Financial Impact:

Unless otherwise noted, all items are included in the 2017-2018 approved budget.

Attachments:
Certificated Personnel
.VI.D.2. Classified Personnel - Merit
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the attached appointments for Classified Personnel (merit system) be approved and/or ratified. 

Comments:

All personnel will be properly elected in accordance with District policies and salary schedules. 

Attachments:
Classified - Merit
.VI.D.3. Classified Personnel - Non-Merit
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the attached appointments for Classified Personnel (merit system) be approved and/or ratified. 

Comments:

All personnel will be properly elected in accordance with District policies and salary schedules. 

Attachments:
Classified - Non-Merit
.VI.D.4. Increase in Staffing (FTE) - Facility Improvement Projects
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an increase to the Communications Specialist from 4 hours/12-Month (0.5 FTE) to 8 hours/12-Month (1.0 FTE), to better fulfill the job duties and department needs.

Financial Impact:

Funding is split between BB Construction (25%) and Other Local Income (75%), and those budgets will be adjusted a total of $15,895 for salary and benefits for the remainder of the 2017-19 school year.

.VI.E. General
.VI.E.1. Mid-Year Appointments to District Advisory Committees (DACs)
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint the below-listed individuals to the District Advisory Committees (DACs).

Rationale:

In order to fill recently open spots on many of the DACs, the district announced in January that the Board of Education would be accepting applications to serve on the DACs.  As per AR 1220 related to DACs, membership on any given DAC should be a minimum of seven and a maximum of fifteen voting members.

 
Comments:
  • Alex Romain – VAPA DAC – Term expires June 30, 2021
  • Liz Scharetg – Health & Safety DAC – Term expires June 30, 2021
  • Shuli Lotan – Health & Safety DAC – Term expires June 30, 2021
  • Mary Cornejo – Intercultural Excellence & Equity DAC – Term expires June 30, 2021
The news release announcing that applications were being accepted went out on January 26, 2018.  Completed applications were due to the Superintendent’s office by February 16.  The board’s governance subcommittee reviewed the applications.
.VII. STUDY SESSION
Quick Summary / Abstract:
These items are staff presentations and/or updates to the Board of Education.
.VII.A. Student Achievement Lead Data Review (Quarter 3) (40 min)
Rationale:

The use of data enhances our district’s ability to create a culture of accountability, focus, and coherence, with clear and intentional expectations of learning among all stakeholders. In order to accomplish this, we must review data in a way that challenges assumptions and beliefs, to change behaviors and practices that stifle student success. Strategic use of data to influence behavior and practice requires specific organization and narration of the data that is digestible, specific, and intentional.

Staff will present achievement and climate data to the board and community four times this year (labeled Quarter 1, Quarter 2, Quarter 3, and Quarter 4). Staff will also distinguish the data to be presented as Lag or Lead metrics. Lag metrics are indicators of an outcome – a measure of what has happened.  Lead metrics are levers that influence how the outcome will be achieved. They are oriented in the present, predictive and provide evidence of the impact of strategies implemented by School and District Leadership Teams during the course of the school year. Please note that this is the pilot year of organizing data in this manner, and we hope to learn and improve this process to build the shared culture of accountability, focus, coherence, and clear and intentional expectations of learning.

Tonight’s presentation will focus on the lead data from Quarter 3, all of which has been collected since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. The data include measures of student academic achievement for LCAP goals 1 and 2, such as the district's FASTbridge universal literacy screening assessments for elementary grades and the rates of non-passing grades (Ds, Fs) among students in secondary math courses. It will also include some preliminary results and participation rates in our district's interim assessments for English Language Arts/English Language Development and Math in all grades. The LCAP goal 3 will be reflected through measures of student engagement, including student attendance data and suspension rates since the beginning of the school year. 

 
Comments:

Staff anticipates that this item will require a total of 40 minutes, with 25 minutes for the staff report and 15 minutes for board member questions/comments. 


Minutes:
Time start: 6:18 p.m. Time end: 6:57 p.m.

Public Comments:
* Kevin Shenkman addressed the board regarding this item.

Staff answered board members’ questions regarding when automated calls home about absences become a live phone call or an in-person meeting.

Ms. Leon-Vazquez stressed the importance of teachers making home visits.
Attachments:
LCAP Q3 Lead Data
LCAP Q3 Narrative
.VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
These items are submitted for discussion. Any action that might be required will generally be scheduled for the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
.VIII.A. Consider Revising BP, AR, and E 6158 - Independent Study and Adopting AR 6158.1 - Independent Study Physical Education (Second Reading) (35 min)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education revise BP, AR, and E 6158 - Independent Study and adopt AR 6158.1 - Independent Study Physical Education.

Rationale:

The policy has been updated to reflect new law (SB 858), which changes the maximum length of the written master agreement and mandates policy with specified components as a condition of offering a program of course-based independent study beginning in the 2015-16 school year. The policy also adds material on the variety of independent study formats that may be offered, deletes recommendation for weekly student-teacher conference in order to be more flexible, and expands material on program evaluation to include comparison of student performance data of independent study students with students in classroom-based instruction.

The regulation had been updated to reflect new law (SB 858), which changes the maximum length of the written master agreement, mandates policy with specified components as a condition of offering a program of course-based independent study beginning in the 2015-16 school year, and clarifies that the teacher-student ratio must be equivalent with that of all other educational programs at the applicable grade span unless a new higher or lower grade span ratio is negotiated.  The regulation has also been updated to reflect new law (SB 828, 2016), which expands the types of documents that may be maintained electronically to include supplemental agreements, assignment records, work samples, and attendance records as well as the master agreement. Related material moved to "Records" section and expanded.

Per board recommendation from the February 15, 2018, board meeting, Independent Study PE was separated from AR 6158 to create AR 6158.1, language was removed from the Middle school application that referenced elite athletes, and the criteria was reviewed and revised.  The attached presentation summarizes the changes.


 
Comments:

These changes were discussed at the February 15, 2018, board meeting, which was in Santa Monica. This is the second reading of this item.  It will return for action on April 12, 2018.

Staff anticipates that this item will require a total of 30 minutes, with 15 minutes for the staff report and 15 minutes for board member questions/comments. 

The presentation file was updated on March 14.

Attachments:
AR 6158 - Ind. Study
AR 6158.1 - Ind. Study PE
BP & AR 6158: Ind. Study Backup Data
BP & AR 6158: Ind. Study Presentation
BP 6158 - Ind. Study
E1 6158 - Middle School ISPE App (new changes)
E1 6158 - Middle School ISPE App (old changes)
E2 6158 - High School ISPE App (new changes)
E2 6158 - High School ISPE App (old changes)
.VIII.B. Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) Presentation (40 min)
Rationale:

As the Board considers the ways inquiry-based learning supports the Excellence through Equity focus, there will be an examination of already-established IBL school models. At the November 14, 2017, special board meeting, staff presented to the Board some initial concepts and recommendations for inquiry-based learning approaches. The school board directed staff to do the following:

  • Visit more campuses with successful IBL models
  • Meet with staff, parents, and community members to gather more information
  • Develop a list of options with timelines, necessary resources, and issues to be addressed for the board to consider
  • Build a cohort of teachers interested in and ready for implementation of IBL pathways and expanding SMASH to high school

Staff has conducted several site visits and will present the findings from the visits along with recommendations for next steps.

 
Comments:

Staff anticipates that this item will require a total of 40 minutes, with 20 minutes for the staff report and 20 minutes for board member questions/comments. 

Attachments:
Interest-Based Learning (IBL)
.IX. MAJOR ACTION ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
These items are considered to be of major interest and/or importance and are presented for action at this time. Some may have been discussed by the Board at a previous meeting.
.IX.A. Adopt Resolution 17-31 - Reduction or Elimination of Child Development Program Permit Positions and Notify Affected Employees of Recommendation of Layoff (5 min)
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution 17-31 for the reduction or elimination of Child Development program permit positions, as indicated on the attached resolution, effective June 2018.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution 17-31 for the reduction or elimination of Child Development program permit positions, as indicated on the attached resolution, effective June 2018.

Passed with a motion by Mr. Ralph Mechur and a second by Mr. Jon Kean.
Vote:
Absent Mr. Oscar de la Torre.
Absent Mr. Craig Foster.
Yes Mr. Jon Kean.
Absent Ms. Maria Leon-Vazquez.
Yes Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Yes Mr. Ralph Mechur.
Yes Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.
Rationale:

The Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District recommends to the Board of Education that the services enumerated in the attached Resolution are to be reduced or eliminated no later than the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, and that notice be given as required by Education Code Section 8366 to those employees whose services will not be required. 

 
Comments:

Staff anticipates that this item should take a total of five minutes.

Minutes:
Time start: 9:54 p.m. Time end: 9:56 p.m.
Attachments:
Reduction or Elimination of Child Development Program Permit Positions
.IX.B. Adopt Resolution 17-32 - Determination of Seniority Among Child Development Permit Employees with the Same Seniority Date ("Tie-Breaker Resolution") (5 min)
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 17-32 - "Tie-Breaker Resolution" for Child Development Permit employees.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 17-32 - "Tie-Breaker Resolution" for Child Development Permit employees.

Passed with a motion by Mr. Ralph Mechur and a second by Mr. Jon Kean.
Vote:
Absent Mr. Oscar de la Torre.
Absent Mr. Craig Foster.
Yes Mr. Jon Kean.
Absent Ms. Maria Leon-Vazquez.
Yes Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Yes Mr. Ralph Mechur.
Yes Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.
Rationale:

As the District prepares to implement the reduction or discontinuation of particular kinds of services in Child Development, the Board must act to direct staff to the specific criteria to be used in determining the order of termination and re-employment between those impacted Child Development Permit employees who have the same seniority date. 

 
Comments:

Staff anticipates that this item will require a total of five minutes.

Minutes:
Time start: 9:56 p.m. Time end: 9:56 p.m.
Attachments:
Determination of Seniority Among Child Development Permit Employees with the Same Seniority Date (Tie-Breaker Resolution)
.IX.C. Approval of the 2017-18 Second Interim Report (30 min)Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Time Certain:
9:00 PM
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Second Interim Report and the corresponding budget adjustments.

Actions:
Motion

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Second Interim Report and the corresponding budget adjustments.

Passed with a motion by Mr. Oscar de la Torre and a second by Mr. Jon Kean.
Vote:
Yes Mr. Oscar de la Torre.
Yes Mr. Craig Foster.
Yes Mr. Jon Kean.
Absent Ms. Maria Leon-Vazquez.
Yes Ms. Laurie Lieberman.
Yes Mr. Ralph Mechur.
Yes Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.
Rationale:

Education Code (EC) Sections §35035 (g), §42130, and §42131 require the governing board of each local educational agency (LEA) to certify at least twice a year as to the LEA’s ability to meets its financial obligations for the remainder for that fiscal year and for the subsequent two fiscal years.

The 2017-18 First Interim Budget was adopted by the Board of Education on December 14, 2017 and was approved by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).

This 2nd Interim Report reflects changing conditions that have necessitated adjusting the District budget.  All of the expenditure and revenue changes previously approved by the Board at the meeting of February 15, 2018 are identified in the First Interim Report and is included as a part of this document.

 
Comments:

The 2017-18 2nd Interim Financial Report and Presentation will be available prior to the Board Meeting. 

Staff anticipates this item will require a total of 30 minutes, with 20 minutes for the staff report and 10 minutes for board questions/comments.

*The 2017-18 2nd Interim Financial Report was added as of March 13, 2018.

*The 2017-18 2nd Interim Presentation was added as of March 14, 2018.

Minutes:
Time start: 9:56 p.m. Time end: 10:37 p.m.

Staff answered board members’ questions regarding deficit spending, one-time funds versus on-going funds, and specific fund accounts. Mr. de ls Torre requested information on the cafeteria fund.
Attachments:
2017-18 Second Interim Financial Report
2nd Interim attachment
2nd Interim Presentation
.X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
These items are submitted for the public record for information. These items do not require discussion nor action.
.X.A. Superintendent’s Committee Examining the Feasibility of Future Capital Improvement Funding
Rationale:

This is to inform the Board of Education of the membership of the Superintendent’s Committee examining the feasibility of future capital improvement funding.  At its meeting on February 15, 2018, the board gave direction to the superintendent to form this committee.   The superintendent’s office reached out to stakeholders in both Santa Monica and Malibu and among various cross sections of the communities to determine each person’s interest in serving on this committee.

The committee's first meeting is on March 13, 2018. 

 
Comments:

Committee Members (subject to change):

  • Sarah Braff – Pres., SMMCTA
  • Keryl Cartee-McNeely – Chief Steward & Rebel Harrison, SEIU
  • Jennifer Smith – Pres., PTA Council
  • Debbie Mulvaney – Financial Oversight Committee (FOC)
  • Joan Krenik – Facility District Adv. Committee – SM (FDAC-SM)
  • Shari Davis - Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS)
  • Linda Greenberg – Executive Director, Ed Foundation
  • Tom Larmore – Chamber of Commerce – SM
  • Chris Harding – Chamber of Commerce – SM
  • Don Girard – Santa Monica College (SMC)
  • Paul Silvern
  • Bill Dawson – Apartment owners’ representative
  • Ted Winterer – Mayor, Santa Monica City Council
  • Gleam Davis – Mayor pro tem, Santa Monica City Council
  • Jonathan Mooney – Parent
  • Ana Jara, Jr. – Familias Latinas Unidas
  • Laura Rosenthal – Malibu City Council
  • Rick Mullen – Malibu City Council
  • Karen Farrer – Advocates for Malibu Public Schools (AMPS)
  • Caren Leib – Facility District Adv. Committee – M (FDAC-M)
  • Stacy Rouse – Facility District Adv. Committee – M (FDAC-M)
  • Seth Jacobson – Member, Financial Oversight Committee
  • Jennifer Johnston-Jones – Parent
  • Neil Carrey
Minutes:
Time start: 10:37 p.m. Time end: 10:40 p.m.

Public Comments:
* Berenice Onofre addressed the board regarding Item No. X.A. Dr. Drati explained that various groups of parents were invited, but not all were able to attend the meeting.
.X.B. Supplemental Textbooks
Recommended Motion:

It is recommended that the supplemental textbooks listed below be adopted for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

Rationale:

In accordance with the Board of Education policy, the supplemental textbooks listed below will be on public display for the next two weeks in the Educational Services Department at 1630 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

  • It Ain’t So Awful Falafel, by Firoozah Dumas, for summer reading 2018 for all 6th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu).  Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Titanic: Voices from the Disaster, by Deborah Hopkinson, for summer reading 2018 for all 6th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: The Young Reader’s Edition, by William Kamkwamba, for summer reading 2018 for all 6th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsui, by Pam Turner, for summer reading 2018 for all 6th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • The Night Gardener, by Jonathan Auxier, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • The Testing, by Joelle Charbonneau, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25, by Richard Paul Evans, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Under the Mesquite, by Guadalupe Garcia McCall, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • March: Book 1, by John Lewis & Andrew Aydin, Illustrated by Nate Powell, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Ink and Ashes, by Valeyn Maetani, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • This Land is Our Land: A History of American Immigration, by Linda Barrett Osborne, for summer reading 2018 for all 7th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Far From the Tree, by Robin Benway, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • The Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans, by Don Brown, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Watched, by Marina Budhos, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • All We Have left, by Wendy Mills, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Bone Gap, by Laura Ruby, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian.
  • Highly illogical Behavior, by John Corey Whaley, for summer reading 2018 for all 8th grade students in all middle school sites (Lincoln, John Adams, SMASH and Malibu). Adoption requested by Amy Di Dario, Lincoln Middle School Librarian; Andrea Jarvis, John Adams Middle School Librarian; and Sarah Ryan Malibu High/Middle School Librarian. 
 
.XI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
.XII. BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
These items are submitted by individual board members for information or discussion, as per Board Policy 9322.
.XIII. REQUESTS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC OR DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A member of the public may request that a matter within the jurisdiction of the board be placed on the agenda of a regular meeting, as per Board Policy 9322. The request shall be in writing and be submitted to the superintendent or designee with supporting documents and information, if any, at least one week before the scheduled meeting date. Items submitted less than a week before the scheduled meeting date may be postponed to a later meeting in order to allow sufficient time for consideration and research of the issue. The board president and superintendent shall decide whether a request is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the board. Items not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the board may not be placed on the agenda. In addition, the board president and superintendent shall determine if the item is merely a request for information or whether the issue is covered by an existing policy or administrative regulation before placing the item on the agenda.
.XIV. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A continuation of Section VIII, as needed. (If the number of persons wishing to address the Board of Education exceeds the time limit in section VIII, additional time will be provided in Section XVI, CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS.)
.XV. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A Board member may make a brief announcement or report on his/her own activities relative to Board business. There can be no discussion under “BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS.”
.XVI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Items for future consideration will be listed with the projected date of consideration. The Board of Education will be given any backup information available at this time.
.XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:

This meeting will adjourn to a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the district office: 1651 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office.

Minutes:
It was moved by Mr. de la Torre, second by Mr. Mechur, to adjourn the meeting at 10:41 p.m. The next meeting is a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the district office: 1651 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office.
Disability Information:
The live stream of regular board meetings in progress are available online. Meetings in Malibu City Hall: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofMalibu. Meetings at the district office: https://www.youtube.com/user/Citytv16santamonica. Meetings held at the District Office and in Malibu are taped and rebroadcast in Santa Monica on CityTV2, Cable Channel 20 – Check TV listing. Meetings are rebroadcast in Malibu on Government Access Ch. 3 every Saturday at 8pm. ---------------- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for those requiring special assistance to access the board meeting room, to access written documents being discussed at the board meeting, or to otherwise participate at board meetings, please contact the superintendent’s office at 310.450.8338 for assistance. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the board meeting and to provide required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services.
3/15/2018 4:35:00 PM ( Original )
AbsentMr. Oscar de la Torre
PresentMr. Craig Foster
PresentMr. Jon Kean
AbsentMs. Maria Leon-Vazquez
PresentMs. Laurie Lieberman
AbsentMr. Ralph Mechur
PresentDr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein
3/15/2018 4:37:00 PM
PresentMr. Ralph Mechur
3/15/2018 6:15:00 PM
PresentMs. Maria Leon-Vazquez
3/15/2018 7:03:00 PM
PresentMr. Oscar de la Torre

The resubmit was successful.