Public comment regarding closed session items will be received before the Board goes into closed session.

Ronin Soto 6th Grade Catherine Everett Elementary 

Eugene Burroughs 6th Grade Catherine Everett Elementary

Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Board member prior to this meeting for study and is on file at the Modesto-Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street; Modesto City Schools Superintendent’s Office and Receptionist’s Desk, 426 Locust Street, Modesto.

Copies of the complete agenda are available at the Board meeting, 425 Locust Street. Unless some member of the audience or Board member has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board.  The action taken by the Board in approving consent items is set forth in the explanation of the individual items.

Board Bylaw 9322 (b):

Members of the public may address the Board of Education on matters not on the agenda.

Complaints against specific District employees should be resolved through the District’s Personnel Complaint Procedure. The right to address the Board does not exempt the speaker from any potential liability for defamation. The proceedings of the Board are recorded and are a part of the public record.

The Period for Public Presentation is limited to 30 minutes. Time will be allotted equally to individuals based on the number of request cards submitted.  The maximum for any one speaker is three minutes.

The law limits the response of Board members and prohibits the Board from taking any formal action.

The "School Board Resolution in Support of Proposition 13: Public Preschool, K-12, and College Health and safety Bond Act of 2020 signals a district's or county office of education's  backing of the measure that will appear on the March 202 ballot.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

If passed, the bond will provide $15 billion for facilities at the state's preschools, K-12 schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities.

The funds will provide resources for the renovation and upgrade of existing classrooms, for campuses that improve student and staff safety, for classrooms and laboratories that enhance teaching and learning, for the construction and expansion of schools to accommodate growth, and for career technical education facilities to enhance job and career training.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution 19/20-13 School Board Resolution in Support of Proposition 13: Public Preschool, K-12, and College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2020.

Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2020-21 State Budget Proposal on Friday, January 10, 2020.  The Governor’s Proposal presented a $1.2 billion increase for the LCFF, which reflects a 2.29% COLA, and no other augmentations to the LCFF. 

Goal Four:  Ensure District is fiscally and operationally sound.

In addition, the Governor is proposing an ongoing $645 million to increase Special Education base funding rates. 

Unlike the 2019-20 budget, there are currently no additional funds to provide pension relief for school districts in 2020-21.           

District staff received full details of the Governor’s budget proposal at a workshop in Sacramento on January, 16, 2020, and will update the Board of Trustees on February 11, 2020.

The report will update the Board of Trustees on the status of the Governor’s State Budget Proposal, and the estimated impact on budget development for Modesto City Schools.

The Financial Services organization structure requires changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the departments and the District, as well as achieve and maintain the highest level of fiscal accountability.

The 2020 instructional model will be updated and revised to meet the needs of our teachers and students to support increasing academic achievement and ensuring all employees have high qualify professional development.  Various job descriptions, such as Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach, have been revised in order to achieve district strategic goals 1 and 2.

The Information & Educational Technology Services organization structure requires changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department and the District, as well as achieve and maintain the highest level of fiscal accountability.

1.0:  Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness.

2.0:  Ensure all employees have access to high quality professional development.

Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.

Goal Five: Recruit, hire , train, and retain high quality staff.

The proposed department reorganizations will positively support the current budget needs of Modesto City Schools and produce annual labor savings.

Each year the Board of Education identifies the Board members for each graduation ceremony.

3.2 Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.

3.3 Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective districtwide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policies needed to be revised, adopted or deleted: Adoption of BP 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11, Sexual Harassment; deletion of BP 4119.13/4219.13/4319.13, Sexual Harassment.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve first reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP) 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11, Sexual Harassment; and Deletion BP 4119.13/4219.13/4319.13, Sexual Harassment.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

 3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be deleted:  BP 6141.1, Services to Limited English Proficient Students.  BP 6141.1 is replaced by the more current BP 6174, Education for English Learners, which was approved at the October 14, 2019 Board meeting.  The content and language are similar; therefore, BP 6141.1 is no longer needed.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the proposed deletion of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6141.1, Services to Limited English Proficient Students.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6143, Courses of Study.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the first reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy (BP):  BP 6143, Courses of Study.

The Delegate Assembly is the primary policy-making body of the California School Boards Association. Delegates adopt the association’s policy platform, take positions on other critical issues that may come before it, elect the officers and directors, and adopt bylaws changes. Delegates also serve as a two-way communications link between the board members in the region and the regional director, and play an important role in fostering collegiality within their region. There are normally only two Delegate Assembly meetings each year, one in early May just prior to the Legislative Action Conference and one preceding the CSBA Annual Conference in December.

3.2 Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.

The Board as a whole may vote for up to the number of vacancies in the region or subregion as indicated on the ballot. There is one vacancy in Subregion 8-C and only one nomination was received. The Board must vote for no more than one candidate. The nominees is:  incumbent Faye Lane (Ceres USD). The ballot also contains a provision for write-in candidates; their name and district must be clearly printed in the space provided. A biographical sketch for the candidates have been provided to the Board.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a vote for no more than one candidate for the CSBA Delegate Assembly for 2020.

The Board adopted the 2019/20 budget on June 24, 2019.  Adjustments to the budget are made regularly based on known changes to revenue or the level/category of expenditures.

4.1 Implement sustainable plan for the budget under the Local Control Funding Formula.

The Education Code requires that the Board approve major changes to the adopted budget.

Budget adjustments which have been processed for the period between December 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 are presented in the following reports.  Explanations are provided for adjustments over $25,000 for revenue and expenditure groups by fund.  This report reflects adjustments to the budget only, not a complete financial statement.  Copies of the full report are available for review in the Budget Department.

The adjusted budget retains all State and Board designated reserves.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the December revisions to the adopted 2019/20 budget.

Modesto City Schools and the City of Modesto have partnered for decades on joint use projects at both District and City facilities. Specifically, the swimming pool complex at Johansen High School was constructed for long-term joint use by the District and the City.

The City of Modesto is making its request this year for use of the Beyer and Johansen High School swimming pools and related facilities for the City’s summer recreation program.  Beyer and Johansen High Schools have been consulted with regard to program scheduling.

3.2 Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.

3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.

In order to adequately address use and liabilities for the City’s summer use of the Beyer and Johansen High School swimming pools and related facilities, agreements between the District and the City are required.

The City of Modesto has operated a summer public recreation swim program at the Johansen High School swimming pool for many years. This program includes recreational swimming, swim lessons and other class aquatics.  The City operated a program at the Beyer High School swimming pool last year and would like to continue the program this year.

The dates of this year’s summer program at the Johansen High School swimming pool are June 1, 2020 through August 7, 2020 with lifeguard training classes throughout the spring and water exercise classes throughout the spring and fall.  The dates of this year’s summer program at the Beyer High School swimming pool are June 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020.  The City agrees to provide insurance and liability coverage in the minimum amount of $5,000,000. The agreements are attached to the agenda.

There is no added fiscal impact to the District. The District currently incurs the cost of utilities and chemicals to maintain all District pools year-round.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreements with the City of Modesto for the use of the Beyer and Johansen High School swimming pools for the summer 2020 public swim programs.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of authorization to seek bids for Wilson Elementary Cafeteria Replacement.

The out-of-state Beyer High School Robotics Club trip to Nampa, Idaho to attend the First Robotics Competition was reviewed by the Senior Director(s), Educational Services.  

Students will compete in a robotics competition.  The trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 through Sunday, March 29, 2020.  Students will not miss any days of school.

1.5 Ensure students have access to enrichment activities at all school sites.

Out-of-state trips must be approved by the Board of Education.

The funding source has been identified as the Local Control and Accountability Plan (32C0).

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the out-of-state Beyer High School Robotics Club trip to Nampa, Idaho.

The out-of-state Johansen High School Band trip to Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii to attend the Pacific Basin Music Festival has been reviewed by the Senior Director(s), Educational Services.

The students will participate in full ensemble workshops and group performances. The trip is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 through Friday, March 27, 2020.  The students will not miss any days of school.

1.5 Ensure students have access to enrichment activities at all school sites.

Out-of-state trips must be approved by the Board of Education.

The funding sources have been identified as Band Boosters and Local Control and Accountability Plan (32C0) for transportation to and from the airport.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the out-of-state Johansen High School Band trip to Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Modesto City Schools Early Childhood Education Office operates a Head Start Program providing services for 500 students.  Federal regulations for Head Start require that the Board of Education and the Head Start Delegate Parent Policy Committee share in the decision-making to ensure compliance and program quality.  In the event of a disagreement between the two governing bodies, regulations also require an Impasse Agreement. 

3.3 Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.
3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.

The original Impasse Agreement was approved on February 10, 2004.  Revisions to the original agreement have been made to align with the Head Start Performance Standards.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of proposed revision of Resolution of Impasse between Modesto City Schools Board of Education and Modesto City Schools Head Start Delegate Parent Policy Committee.

Currently the District has no formal policy for Head Start/Early Head Start eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA).  The grantee must have a process in place to appropriately determine eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance of children.  

1. Goal One: Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness.

3.2 Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.

3.3 Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed 2019-20 Head Start/Early Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) Policy.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR),and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be deleted: BP 1224, Parent Participation and Personnel Matters Head Start Employees.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed deletion of Board Policy (BP): BP 1224, Parent Participation and Personnel Matters Head Start Employees.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be deleted: AR 1224, Parent Participation and Personnel Matters Head Start Employees.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed deletion of Administrative Regulation (AR): AR 1224, Parent Participation and Personnel Matters Head Start Employees.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted: BP 2000, Concepts and Roles.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 2000, Concepts and Roles.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted: BP 2110, Superintendent Responsibilities and Duties.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 2110, Superintendent Responsibilities and Duties.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted: BP 2140, Evaluation of the Superintendent.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 2140, Evaluation of the Superintendent.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted: BP 2210, Administrative Discretion Regarding Policy.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 2210, Administrative Discretion Regarding Board Policy.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted: BP 2230, Representative and Deliberative Groups.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 2230, Representative and Deliberative Groups.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be deleted:  BP 2231, Superintendents Committee Organization.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the first reading of proposed deletion of Board Policy (BP): BP 2231, Superintendents Committee Organization.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policies need to be created, revised or deleted: Revision of BP 5131, Conduct; deletion of BP 5132, Student Conduct Code, 7-12. The above notated BPs were discussed at the December 14, 2019 and January 21, 2020 Board meetings. Recommended revisions have been made, and they are being resubmitted for approval.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted: AR 5131.41, Use of Seclusion and Restraint. The above notated AR was discussed at the December 14, 2019 Board meeting and no revisions were suggested. It is being resubmitted for approval.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needs to be created or revised: BP 5137, Positive School Climate. The above notated BP's were discussed at the January 11, 2020 Board meeting. Recommended revisions have been made.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted: AR 5141.27, Food Allergies/Special Dietary Needs. The above notated AR was discussed at the December 14, 2019 Board meeting and no revisions were suggested. It is being resubmitted for approval.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted: AR 5141.3, Health Examinations. The above notated AR was discussed at the December 14, 2019 Board meeting and no revisions were suggested. It is being resubmitted for approval.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised, deleted or adopted: deletion of BP 5141.32, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program. This policy number is being deleted in the Board Policies due to updated language using this policy number. The Administrative Regulation (AR) using this same number has been submitted for approval with the updated title and language. The above notated BP was discussed at the January 21, 2020 Board meeting and no revisions were suggested.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed deletion of Board Policy (BP): BP 5141.32, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted: AR 5144.2, Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities). The above notated AR was discussed at the December 14, 2019 Board meeting and no revisions were suggested. It is being resubmitted for approval.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted: BP 5148, Child Care and Development.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 5148, Child Care and Development.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation(s) needed to be adopted:  AR 5148, Child Care and Development.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed draft of Administrative Regulation (AR): AR 5148, Child Care and Development.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted: BP 5148.3, Preschool/Early Childhood Education.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 5148.3, Preschool/Early Childhood Education.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation(s) needed to be revised or adopted:  AR 5148.3, Preschool/Early Childhood Education.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6000, Concepts and Roles.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6000, Concepts and Roles.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6142.2, World Language Instruction.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6142.2, World Language Instruction.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6142.5, Environmental Education.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6142.5, Environmental Education.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6142.6, Visual and Performing Arts Education.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy(BP): BP 6142.6, Visual and Performing Arts Education.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted:  AR 6143, Courses of Study.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6155, Challenging Courses by Examination.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6155, Challenging Courses by Examination.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6161.2, Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6162.6, Use of Copyrighted Materials.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed revision of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6162.6, Use of Copyrighted Materials.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6162.8, Research.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP):  BP 6162.8, Research.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted:  AR 6162.8, Research.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of  proposed draft of Administrative Regulation (AR):  AR 6162.8, Research.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needs to be created or revised: BP 6163.2, Animals at School.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Policy needs to be created or revised: BP 6173.1, Education for Foster Youth.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be adopted:  BP 6175, Migrant Education Program.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

3.3:  Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted:  BP 6179, Supplemental Instruction.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted: BP 6200, Adult Education.

The following designated personnel action items are attached for approval by the Board of Education:

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached designated personnel action items.

The Early Childhood Education Teacher (Head Start, Full-Day and Head Start, Part-Day) do not represent new positions to the District.  The job descriptions are being updated to comply with District, State and Program requirements.

GOAL ALIGNMENT: 5.3 Expand recruiting and hiring processes to provide support, maximize retention, and increase diversity in the certificated, classified, and management workforce.

It is recommended that the Board approve the proposed job descriptions: Early Childhood Education Teacher (Head Start, Full Day) and Early Childhood Education Teacher (Head Start, Part-Day).

The Systems and Applications Manager position will provide leadership and assume management responsibility for the operations, support and maintenance of the systems and applications that support the district's enterprise-wide technology infrastructure.  The position is also responsible for the coordination of all development activities including the analysis, design, development, configuration, testing, implementation, integration, operations and management of systems and applications projects to meet the requirements and needs of the District.

GOAL ALIGNMENT: 5.3 Expand recruiting and hiring processes to provide support, maximize retention, and increase diversity in the certificated, classified, and management workforce.

It is recommended that the Board approve the revised job description: Systems and Applications Manager.

It was found that the following Board Policy needed to be revised or adopted: BP 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures. Previous revisions to BP 1312.3 were approved at the September 30, 2019 and January 21, 2020 Board meetings. Additional revisions (deletions only) have been made at the direction of CDE/FPM; therefore, this BP is being resubmitted as a second reading.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed revisions of Board Policy (BP): BP 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulation needed to be revised or adopted: AR 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures. Previous revisions to AR 1312.3 were approved at the September 30, November 4, 2019, and January 21, 2020 Board meetings. Additional revisions (deletions only) have been made at the direction of CDE/FPM; therefore, this AR is being resubmitted for approval.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of proposed revision of Administrative Regulation (AR): AR 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective districtwide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Administrative Regulations and Exhibits needed to be revised, adopted or deleted: Adoption of AR/E 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11, Sexual Harassment; deletion of AR/E 4119.14/4219.14/4319.14, Sexual Harassment.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve first reading of proposed draft of Administrative Regulation (AR) and Exhibit (E): AR/E 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11, Sexual Harassment; and proposed deletion of AR/E 4119.14/4219.14/4319.14, Sexual Harassment.

In supporting the month of February 2020 as National Black History Month, Modesto City Schools shows support in encouraging students and residents to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of the African-American community.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the proclamation declaring February 2020 as National Black History Month.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Bylaw needed to be revised or adopted: BB 9124, Attorney.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of second reading of proposed draft of Board Bylaw (BB): BB 9124, Attorney.

Modesto City Schools' ongoing effort is to ensure our Board Policies (BP), Administrative Regulations (AR), and Board Bylaws (BB) are up to date.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

It was found that the following Board Bylaw needed to be revised or adopted: BB 9260, Legal Protection.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the seond reading of proposed draft of Board Bylaw (BB): BB 9260, Legal Protection.

Effective January 1, 2005, pursuant to the Williams vs. State of California litigation settlement and as defined in Education Code 35186, Modesto City Schools posted in every classroom a statement that students have the right to a qualified teacher, adequate and current instructional materials, and a facility that is free from conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of students or staff. On February 7, 2005, the Board of Education approved Administrative Regulation 1312.4, which addresses procedures for the complaint process.

Goal Three: Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for every member of the school community while ensuring effective district-wide communication for students, staff, families, and community partners.

Summaries of complaints must be publicly reported to the Board on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting and forwarded to the county Superintendent of Schools.

There were no complaints received for the third quarter of 2019.

REPORT: WILLIAMS ACT QUARTERLY REPORT

ON COMPLAINTS, SUBJECT AREA OF COMPLAINT AND RESOLUTION

Instructional Materials:  No complaints for the third quarter.

Staffing:  No complaints for the third quarter.

Facilities:  No complaints for the third quarter.

Valenzuela Act:  No complaints for the third quarter.

Total Complaints:  No complaints to date for 2019.

Alameda Construction
Shackelford Windows, Dry Rot
Contract Price: $906,038.64                  $659,444.69               $201,291.07            $45,302.88
Certificate No: 3

Artificial Turf & Landscaping
Everett Elementary Turf                            --------                     $175,835.25            $114,164.75
Contract Price: $290,000
Certificate No: 1

Artificial Turf & Landscaping
Bret Harte Elementary Turf                      --------                      $83,633.25               $21,466.75
Contract Price: $105,100
Certificate No: 1

The District periodically invests funds with the State’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), the California Asset Management Program (CAMP) and in specific securities as allowed under the Government Code and Board policy.

Goal 3.3    Increase regular two-way communication with stakeholders regarding student progress and other important issues.

Goal 4       Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.

The Board of Education should periodically review the District’s investments.

The Stanislaus County Treasury yield rate (similar to interest rate) at December 31, 2019 has decreased 0.17% from the previous quarter and decreased 0.13% over the last year.  The cash balance in the Stanislaus County Treasury has increased about $49.44 million over the balance for the previous quarter and increased about $29.27 million over the balance a year ago.  The increase in cash balance from the previous quarter is a direct result of the receipt of the first installment of property taxes for fiscal year 2019/20 from the County of Stanislaus.  The increase in cash balance from a year ago is related to the receipt of Elementary General Obligation Bond proceeds for construction projects, less construction project payments in funds other than the General Fund, receipt of additional property taxes because of the new Elementary General Obligation Bonds and unspent Supplemental/Concentration funds in the current fiscal year.

The District’s investments as of December 31, 2019 are shown on the attached report and are in compliance with the Board’s investment policy and all Government Code requirements.  The District’s investment advisor, Public Financial Management, provides the market value of individual securities.  LAIF, CAMP and the County Treasury provide market value information for those funds.