In response to the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Resolution 19/20-17 Delegating Authority to Take Necessary Action to Protect Students and Staff from the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), adopted by the Modesto City Schools (MCS) Board of Education on March 18, 2020, the MCS Board Meetings are closed to the public until further notice in accordance with state guidelines on social distancing. MCS Board Meetings are live-streamed and recorded, and available for viewing at 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx2lVxxHimgkPPgJqz3iygw/live 

New Process for Making Public Comments (as of 3/26/20) We value your comments and have created several options to ensure your voice is heard:

By Email: 
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via email at publiccomment@mcs4kids.com. Comments must be received by Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. Only the first 250 words of your comment will be read. 

By Phone: 
If you are unable to email a public comment, please leave a phone message with your question or comment at (209) 574-1525 prior to Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. 
Only the first 250 words of your comment will be read. 

Note: Public Comments received in Spanish will be translated. 

Public Comments may be read into the record based upon factors like the length of the agenda and the number of comments received. Public Comments via email or phone must be received by noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. All comments that are read into the record will be added to the minutes and approved at a subsequent Board meeting.

Board meeting will be translated in Spanish: Please dial 1+ (805) 324-7680 (toll free) Conference ID: 109 319 482#

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

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 Unless some member of the audience or Board member has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board.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.

In response to the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Resolution 19/20-17 Delegating Authority to Take Necessary Action to Protect Students and Staff from the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), adopted by the Modesto City Schools (MCS) Board of Education on March 18, 2020, the MCS Board Meetings are closed to the public until further notice in accordance with state guidelines on social distancing.

New Process for Making Public Comments (as of 3/26/20)

We value your comments and have created several options to ensure your voice is heard:

By Email: 
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via email at publiccomment@mcs4kids.com . Comments must be received by Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. Only the first 250 words of your comment will be read. 

By Phone: If you are unable to email a public comment, please leave a phone message with your question or comment at (209) 574-1525 prior to Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. Only the first 250 words of your comment will be read. 

Note: Public Comments received in Spanish will be translated. 

Public Comments may be read into the record based upon factors like the length of the agenda and the number of comments received. Public Comments via email or phone must be received by noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. All comments that are read into the record will be added to the minutes and approved at a subsequent Board meeting.

For Public Comment (submitted by email or phone), please provide the following:

1. Name
2. Affiliation (if any)
3. Phone number (in case we need further clarification)
4. Address – optional
5. Topic or Item on the agenda you wish to address 
     (only the first 250 words of your comment will be read)

The purpose of this item is to discuss and approve the expansion of the current Modesto Virtual Academy (MVA) model to include TK-6, as well as, to increase the number of supported 7-12 students. The reason for this expansion is to provide families options for school enrollment through distance learning.

1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time.
1.2 Increase students being identified as “prepared” in the college/career indicators.
3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.
3.5 Improve operational efficiencies through the use of technology, and improved network infrastructure.
4.4 Plan and implement short- and long-term strategies to decrease declining enrollment.

The procurement of the Florida Virtual curriculum/system cost is between $100,000-$443,500 depending on the quantity of students participating in the program.

Report on Summer Meal Programs and meals provided to students through Covid-19.

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

School Services of California 2020 May Revision Report.

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

All Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) are required to submit a local plan to the California Department of Education (CDE) for approval. The purpose of the plan is to assure access to special education and related services for individuals with exceptional needs residing within the geographic areas served by the plan. Additionally, the Local Plan, Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan all assure compliance with all federal and state laws, codes, statues and regulations.

Under Assembly Bill (AB) 1808, the governor has required that all SELPAs develop a local plan that conforms to the CDE format to ensure that information would be conveyed in a uniform manner across the state. In addition to the updated format, there were also required timelines and approval processes as a way to meet the requirement of submission, which include local approval and submission to the CDE by June 30, 2020. As a part of the updated template, the requirement of Education Code 56205(b) continues to include that SELPAs submit the Annual Service and Budget Plans adopted at public hearings prior to the start of the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The Service Plan includes a description and physical location of all special education services. The Budget Plan must identify expected revenues and expenditures for the Special Education program. Together, these plans ensure that all students with disabilities have access to services and instruction appropriate to meet their unique needs as determined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Due to AB 1808, all SELPAs are required to develop a local plan that conforms to the CDE template. Additionally, the mandated timeline include the requirement of convening a Public Hearing, obtaining local approval and submitting all relevant sections of the Local Plan, Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan to the CDE by June 30, 2020.

It is recommended that the Board of Education conduct a Public Hearing and approve the Modesto City Schools SELPA amended Local Plan, Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

None.

It is recommended that the Board of Education conduct a Public Hearing and approve the Modesto City Schools SELPA Local Plan, Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan for 2020-2021.

Government Code Section 3547(b) requires that prior to meeting and negotiating on any proposal submitted by public school employees, the public must first have an opportunity to become informed and express itself regarding the proposal at a public meeting.  In preparation for negotiations during the 2016-17 school year, the Board and administrators were provided How to Negotiate Core Values, by Greg Dannis.  The Board and administrators then participated in meetings to develop and establish our “core values.”  The core values reflect what is central to our mission, seeks to define successful negotiations, and establishes the criteria upon which we will develop, evaluate and respond to proposals during negotiations.

1.0:  Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness.
4.0:  Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.
5.1:  Create a District culture of valuing all employees to facilitate hiring and maximize retention.

A public hearing needs to be held prior to subsequent Board action to vote to approve Modesto City Schools’ Core Values for Negotiations and initial proposal and vote to receive California School Employees Association’s initial proposal.

The Modesto City Schools District and the California School Employees Association have prepared their proposals for bargaining for the 2019-23 school years.  Our Core Values and proposals are attached.

It is recommended that a public hearing be held on Modesto City Schools’ Core Values for Negotiations and Modesto City Schools’ and California School Employees Association, and its Chapter 007, Initial Proposals for the CSEA/MCS Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2019-23 school years and Board action to close hearing and vote to approve Modesto City Schools’ Core Values for Negotiations and initial proposal and vote to receive CSEA's initial proposal.

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 April 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020 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 April revisions to the adopted 2019/20 budget.

The Nutrition Services Department provides food, paper and janitorial products for the
Basic Breakfast Program (BBP), Severe Needy Breakfast Program (SNBP), the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the After School Meal Supplements (AMS) as part of
the USDA Nutritional and Sanitation Guidelines.

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

The Nutrition Services Department provides food, paper and janitorial supplies to Modesto City Schools’ cafeterias to help meet the USDA nutritional and sanitation guidelines.  The estimated annual cost exceeds the current bid threshold of $250,000; therefore, competitive bids were sought to meet formal bidding requirements.

Bid #20-4730 Bakery Products was sent to various vendors, posted on the District’s website, and advertised as required by law.  Bid #20-4730 was sent to three (3) vendors with two (2) responses. The bid awards are for one (1) year, with the option to renew for five (5) additional six-month periods.  

Bids are awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidders for each line item, and the estimated amounts for the purchase of food products from these vendors are listed below:

                                      Vendor                                                    Amount

The estimated annual cost for the combined purchases is $251,000.00 to be funded by the Nutrition Services Department Cafeteria Fund.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve authorization to award Bid #20-4730 Bakery Products to various vendors.

Contractor    Base Bid Amount

H. B. Restoration, Inc. $259,670

D & T Painting $271,400

Anchor Singh Painting, Inc. $285,200

JPB Designs, Inc. $333,500

Pacific Contractors Group $374,900

Color New Company $437,000

Contractor     Base Bid Amount

D & H Painting $78,200

H. B. Restoration $102,350

JPB Designs, Inc. $115,000

All Star Painting, Inc. $117,300

D & T Painting $131,100

D & D Painting $155,250

GSP Painting $157,550

Anchor Singh Painting, Inc. $174,225

Color New Company $178,250

The District is self-funded for the first $350,000.00 paid on a workers’ compensation claim.

Self-funding requires the employer and/or third-party claims administration firm to perform the activities and maintain the records and files that would otherwise be done by an insurance company.

Because the workers’ compensation administration agreement is considered a professional services contract, a Request for Proposal (RFP) must be undertaken every three to five years.

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

A new contract to provide workers’ compensation claims administration services beginning July 1, 2020, must be entered into.

The District developed an RFP for Workers’ Compensation Administration Services that specified a three-year term, which could be extended two years by the District exercising two subsequent one-year options. Seven companies responded to the RFP. Final ranking consisted of the RFP response, references, cost and experience with Modesto City Schools.

As a result of this process, Pegasus Risk Management, Inc. was selected to be the District’s workers’ compensation administrator for at least the next three years (assuming that the District doesn’t exercise its options).  A copy of the contract is available in the Risk Management Department for review.

Under the proposed contract with Pegasus Risk Management, Inc., the District’s annual cost will be $197,488, $197,488 and $203,412 for the next three years for a total cost of $598,388. The Workers’ Compensation Budget contains funds to pay this cost.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Pegasus Risk Management, Inc. to provide Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Services from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, inclusive, with options to extend for two one-year periods.

The District pays the first $350,000 of a workers’ compensation claim. When a claim’s cost exceeds $350,000, the District’s excess workers’ compensation insurance company begins to pay. Excess workers’ compensation insurance is marketed yearly.

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

Excess workers’ compensation insurance must be purchased for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2020.

The District proposes to enter into an agreement with STAR Insurance Company to provide excess workers’ compensation insurance for fiscal year 2020/21.

The cost for the 2020/21 fiscal year will be $727,670, which is $225,985 less than the $953,655 premium paid for the current 2019/20 fiscal year. Funding for this insurance will be paid from the District’s Self-Insurance Fund.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the excess workers’ compensation insurance with STAR Insurance Company for fiscal year 2020/21.

Since 1996, the Nutrition Services Center has participated in a USDA summer feed program.  These programs provide nutritious meals to any child 18 years or younger when school is not in session.  The intention is to ensure that needy children, who would otherwise receive meals through the school breakfast and/or lunch program, have access to nutritious meals each day.

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

The Nutrition Services Center intends to continue the Seamless Summer Option to ensure that needy children have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.

Modesto City Schools intends to provide free meals through the Seamless Summer Option to children 18 years of age and younger during the summer break. 

The following program sites are known at this time:

            Davis High School                         Tuolumne Elementary School

            Downey High School                     Marshall Elementary School

            Modesto High School                    Shackelford Elementary School

            Oregon Park                                  Mark Twain Junior High School

            Gregori High School                      Johansen High School

            Beyer High School                        Bret Harte Elementary School

            Roosevelt Junior High School      La Loma Junior High School

            Burbank Elementary School        Muir Elementary School (closed enrolled site)

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Seamless Summer Option Drive Through for Summer 2020.

Each year a voluntary student accident insurance program is made available for purchase by parents and legal guardians for their children.  The insurance provides the medical coverage required by the Education Code for students participating in team activities.  A tackle football option is included for those who need this specialized coverage.

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

The District must offer a voluntary student accident insurance plan each school year.

The student accident insurance plan offered by Myers-Stevens contains three levels of benefits and premiums for School Time, 24-Hour, and Tackle Football.  The coverage is the same for all three plans.  The differences are in benefit payment levels – the more expensive the plan, the higher the payment level. 

Accident plan types and total premiums follow:

Accident Plan:        Grade        Low-Option      Mid-Option      High-Option

School Time            K-12          $ 39.00              $ 63.00             $  77.00

24-Hour                   K-12          $165.00             $219.00            $317.00

Tackle Football       9-12           $180.00             $235.00            $338.00

A copy of the Myers-Stevens Student Accident Insurance Program for Fiscal Year 2020/21 is available for review in the Risk Management Department.

There is no cost to the District.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Student Accident Insurance with Myers-Stevens for Fiscal Year 2020/21.

Each year Modesto City Schools Board of Education has approved the Agreements between Modesto City Schools and Licensed Family Child Care Providers to offer services for children enrolled in the Family Child Care Program funded by the General Child Care contract with the State of California (CCTR).

In order to continue child care and development services for the children enrolled in the Family Child Care Program, the 2020/2021 agreements between Modesto City Schools and Licensed Family Child Care Providers must be approved.

Goal One: Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness.
1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time.
3.2 Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.

The Modesto City Schools Board of Education will approve the 2019/2020 Agreements with the following Licensed Family Child Care Providers:

1. Julie Abston
2. Megan Busler
3. Traci Butcher
4. Rosa (Rosie) Davis
5. Karen Elmore
6. Melissa Elmore
7. Maribel Espinoza
8. Tami Fyvie
9. Veronica Gerhart
10. Brenda Harlen
11. Dana Haskill
12. Susana Juarez
13. Bridgid Nichols
14. Yolande Nicole-Jones
15. Anastacia (Pam) Reeder
16. Mary (Maggie) Smith
17. Colleen Stephansen
18. Carrie Streatch
19. Debra Tavares-Chavira
20. Janine Toledo
21. Luis Vargas
22. Erin Young

Copies of the agreements are available upon request in the Business Services Office.

1.6:  Increase access to general education for students with disabilities.

While the Modesto City Schools SELPA provides a wide range of special education services or contracts with the Stanislaus County Office of Education for such services, there are students with severe educational needs who require placement with an NPS or NPA.  This includes out-of-state placements that would require reimbursement for any and all treatment and room and board costs, as well as travel costs associated with student placement and family visits.  In addition, there are a number of students within the District who require Educationally Related Mental Health Services.  Master contracts with these providers are required.

Approval of Master Contracts for Non-Public School/Non-Public Agency Services for 2020-2021: Creative Alternatives, Inc., Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.

Modesto City Schools proposes to contract with the following NPS/NPA providers for the 2020-2021 school year:  Creative Alternatives, Inc., Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.

Copies of the master contracts are available in the Modesto City Schools Special Education Office for review.

Special Education has budgeted $4,380,000 for NPA/NPS services for the 2020-2021 school year.

School Districts are responsible for providing all Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) since AB3632 was eliminated by the Governor’s Line Item Veto in October, 2010.  ERMHS are defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and include individual counseling, counseling and guidance, social work services, parent counseling, psychological and, residential services.   

Modesto City Schools has received State and Federal funds to provide Educationally Related Mental Health Services to the students within our District. 

1.4:  Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.

1.6:  Increase access to general education for students with disabilities.

Modesto City Schools has developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aspiranet to provide Educationally Related Mental Health Services to the students requiring these services as determined by their Individualized Education Program.  A copy of the MOU can be reviewed in the Special Education Office.

Aspiranet will provide in-home counseling support to students and their families transitioning back to Modesto City Schools from residential placements.

Modesto City Schools Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) contracts with outside service providers when necessary to provide needed supports to students with disabilities.   Services agreements are generated when dictated by the Individualized Education Program or to provide specialized services and training the SELPA cannot provide.  Additionally, services agreements are needed when the District is unable to fill vacancies in both certificated and classified staff.

1.4:  Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.

1.6:  Increase access to general education for students with disabilities.

Modesto City Schools SELPA has identified services providers for the 2020-2021 school year to assist the SELPA with meeting the unique needs of our students, assist with vacant positions, and provide targeted professional development to our teaching staff. 

Modesto City Schools SELPA proposes to contract with the following entities to provide services, staff, and training to our District:

• Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Kirschen Elementary School)
• Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Rose Ave Elementary School)

Copies of these services agreements are available in the Modesto City Schools Special Education Office for review.

The fiscal impact of the services agreements will not exceed $1,600,000. The funding source has been identified as General Fund Special Education funds.

Course outlines are developed for each junior high and high school class by a committee of representative teachers and administrators.  The outlines include instructional texts and materials, expectations for student learning, units of study, unit credit, grading, and other course elements.  The course outlines and texts are then submitted to Associate Principals, Principals, and the Senior Director(s), Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Development, for review and recommendation.

1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time.
1.2 Increase students being identified as “prepared” in the college/career indicators.

The following new course outline, including texts, have been approved by representative teachers, the Junior High School Associate Principals, Principals, and the Senior Director(s), Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Development.

New Course:

Science Investigations

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the new junior high school course outline:  Science.

Course outlines are developed for each junior high and high school class by a committee of representative teachers and administrators. The outlines include instructional texts and material, expectations for student learning, units of study, unit credit, grading, and other course elements. The course outlines and texts are then submitted to Associate Principals and the Senior Director, Educational Options for review and recommendation.

1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time
1.2 Increase students being identified as “prepared” in the college/career indicators

The following course outlines, including texts, have been approved by representative teachers, the High School Associate Principals and the Senior Director, Educational Options.

New Course:
Artificial Intelligence

Revised Courses:
Animal Science 1-2: renamed from Advanced Animal science, reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Child Development 1-2: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Child Development 3-4: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Computer Game Design: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Computer Programming II: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Construction Woodworking Technology 1-2: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Hospital and Health Services Occupations: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Landscape Design and Maintenance: reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Agriculture 1: renamed from Agriculture 1 ROP, reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Agriculture 2: renamed from Agriculture 2 ROP, reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Agriculture 3: renamed from Agriculture 3 ROP, reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Agriculture 4: renamed from Agriculture 4 ROP, reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"
Agriculture Marketing and Animal Industry: renamed from Agriculture Marketing and Animal Industry ROP, reformatted, ensured standards alignment, approved A-G "G"

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the new and revised high school course outlines: Animal Science 1-2, Child Development 1-2, Child Development 3-4, Computer Game Design, Computer Programming II, Construction Woodworking Technology 1-2, Hospital and Health Services Occupations, Landscape Design and Maintenance, and Artificial Intelligence, Agriculture 1, Agriculture 2, Agriculture 3, Agriculture 4, Agriculture Marketing and Animal Industry, and Individual Studies for Agriculture.

This course outline revision was necessary to align the course titles for MHS IB Prep History courses.  In the process of the revision, updates were made to incorporate recent legislated requirements and California Framework revisions.

Course outlines are developed for each junior high and high school class by a committee of representative teachers and administrators.  The outlines include instructional texts and materials, expectations for student learning, units of study, unit credit, grading, and other course elements.  The course outlines and texts are then submitted to Associate Principals, Principals, and the Senior Director(s), Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Development, for review and recommendation.

1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time.
1.2 Increase students being identified as “prepared” in the college/career indicators.

The following revised course outline, including texts, has been approved by representative teachers, the High School Associate Principals, Principals, and the Senior Director(s), Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Development.

Revised Course:

MHS IB Prep History 3-4

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised high school course outline: IB (International Baccalaureate).

The Modesto Police Department provides direct law enforcement services to school administrators in order to maintain safe and secure campuses during sporting and other special events. The presence of police officers is preventative in nature and increases the safety of students, faculty, and the public. High school principals have specifically requested the presence of police officers to provide security for home football and powderpuff games. The Board has also requested the presence of a police officer at Board meetings.

1.4: Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all Students.

Campuses must be safe and orderly. Two Modesto Police Department officers will provide direct law enforcement services and assist with security supervision, and crowd control at Modesto City Schools' football/powderpuff games held at Downey High School, Johansen High School, and Modesto Junior College Football Stadiums.

The presence of a police officer at Modesto City Schools Board meetings will increase security for Board members, staff, and the public who attend these public meetings.

Modesto Police Department will provide two (2) Police Officers at home football/powderpuff games (Downey High, Johansen High, and Modesto Junior College Football Stadiums) and one (1) Police Officer at Modesto City Schools' Board Meetings.

A copy of the services agreement is available for review in the Child Welfare and Attendance Office.

The contracted amount with Modesto Police Department will not exceed $37,000. This amount includes $24,000 for football/powderpuff games and $13,000 for Board meetings. The funding source has been identified as the General Fund.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services agreement between Modesto City Schools and the Modesto Police Department for the 2020-2021 school year.

Modesto City Schools continues to partner with community organizations to provide services to students and staff. Youth for Christ Central Valley has provided services to communities for over 60 years.

1.4: Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.

The District would like to establish an agreement for services with Youth for Christ Central Valley to provide Restorative Practice Training for Modesto City Schools personnel at targeted school sites. Said agreement will be in place for the 2020-2021 school year. The agreement will also include Point Break/Stand Together training at targeted junior high and high schools and counselling services at the Enoch's Care Center.

Youth for Christ Central Valley will provide training on Restorative Practices. The goals of the training will include:

• Introducing school personnel to the concepts of Restorative Practices.
• Tools that can reduce the need for student exclusion from school and reduce involvement with the juvenile justice system.
• Ways to enhance the school environment to prevent conflict and restore relationships after conflict arises.
• Follow-up to support effective transition to implement Restorative Practices policies and procedures in the classroom.
• Additional training for sites that have received professional development on Restorative Practices in prior years.

These goals will be accomplished through pre-seminar site visits for observation/data collection, site evaluation and site-specific curriculum design, seminars for various sites, and site consultation/follow-up.

One-day trainings will be provided to teachers wishing to learn more about Restorative Practices at previously trained school sites. After school Restorative Circles trainings will be made available to staff from trained school sites.

Ongoing consultation will be provided to the sites that were trained in Restorative Practices during previous school year.

Youth for Christ Central Valley will provide Point Break/Stand Together Workshops at targeted school sites. Point Break is an all-day violence prevention workshop for schools that addresses issues of respect, tolerance, and reconciliation.

A copy of the services agreement is available for review in the Child Welfare and Attendance Office.

The funding sources for this agreement have been identified as LCFF supplemental concentration dollars and Site Title I funds.  The total combined compensation to Youth for Christ Central Valley for all identified services will not exceed $162,728.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services agreement with Youth for Christ Central Valley for the 2020-2021 school year.

1.4: Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.

Modesto City Schools recognizes the negative effects grief can cause students and the need to provide services to identify and assist students in this most vulnerable time.

Community Hospice, Inc. offers programs to assist children and teens with the grieving process under the umbrella of Youth Grief.  School Grief Relief is a program that runs six to eight weeks. Specially trained facilitators use writing, music, art, and discussion to guide children through the grieving process. Groups offer a unique opportunity for peer bonding with others facing similar life circumstances. This program also provides grief counseling. 

The services agreement will be renewed for the 2020-2021 school year. A copy of the agreement is available for review in the Student Support Services Office.

Taking Kare of Schools is a company that provides Automated External Defibrillators (AED) maintenance and services to school districts throughout the state of California. Taking Kare of Schools has a comprehensive knowledge of California Schools’ AED legal requirements

Goal 3: 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.

The District currently has AED devices that are placed in all of our schools and in buildings around the District. The AED devices require ongoing servicing and maintenance throughout the year to ensure the devices are working properly.

The District would like to continue the agreement for services with Taking Kare of Schools to provide servicing and maintenance based on said agreement. Services include but are not limited to checking and replacing any damaged or expired parts on the AED devices and other routine servicing and maintenance-related items. Varying services will be provided on a quarterly, biannual, and annual basis.

The contract is available for review in the Student Support Services Office.

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.

California Education Code Section 49406 requires all certificated and classified employees of a school district to have an examination and be determined free of active tuberculosis when initially employed and every four years thereafter.  Beginning September 1, 2016, California Senate Bill 792 will require employees or volunteers of daycare centers or family daycare homes to be immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (Tdap), and measles (MMR).  The Tdap vaccination is required every ten years.  The MMR vaccination is a one-time vaccination.

3.0: 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.
4.0: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.

Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, Modesto City Schools District contracted with California Occupational Physicians to provide tuberculosis clearance services for the District’s employees.  The Modesto City Schools District would like to continue its contract with California Occupational Physicians to provide tuberculosis clearance services for the District’s employees as well as MMR and Tdap vaccinations for Early Childhood Education Program employees.

California Occupational Physicians has agreed to provide this contracted service for the 2020-21 school year.  The agreement is effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.  The services agreement can be reviewed in the Human Resources department.

The cost for providing tuberculosis clearance service will be $15 per person per review and certification of the Adult Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment Questionnaire, $18 per person per skin test, and $70 per person per chest x-ray, not to exceed $18,000 in the 2019-20 school year.  The cost for providing MMR and Tdap vaccinations for Early Childhood Education Program employees will be $110 per person for the MMR vaccine, and $60 per person for the Tdap vaccine, not to exceed $1,550 in the 2020-21 school year.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with California Occupational Physicians to provide tuberculosis (PPD) testing for Modesto City Schools’ employees and MMR/Tdap vaccinations for Early Childhood Education Program employees for the 2020-21 school year.

The District has had an internship agreement with Chapman University to provide intern teachers to the District.  Brandman University is part of the Chapman University System.

5.2: Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs.

The District is interested in entering into an agreement with Brandman University to provide the District with interns who have a multiple subject internship credential, single subject internship credential, or education specialist internship credential.

The District would like to enter into an internship agreement with Brandman University, effective July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2023.  A copy of the agreement is available for review in the Human Resources Office.

Intern teachers hired through the agreement with Brandman will be paid from the District’s Intern Salary Schedule.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the internship contract agreement with Brandman University.

Modesto City Schools has contracted with the firm of Dannis Woliver Kelley since January 2016.  The firm has performed legal services during this time.

4.0:  Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.

The Modesto City Schools will contract with Dannis Woliver Kelley to provide legal representation and advice related to District issues for the 2020-2021 school year.

Dannis Woliver Kelley will provide legal services in connection with, but not limited to, real and personal property, facilities construction, environmental quality, school impact mitigation, collective bargaining and labor relations, other personnel matters, student matters, trustees’ governance matters, general operations matters, and general education, policy, procedural, litigation matters, and special education matters.  A copy of the agreement is available in the Human Resources Office.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the legal services agreement with Dannis Woliver Kelley for the 2020-2021 school year.

The District has participated in agreements with colleges and universities to provide supervised field experience to college students enrolled in various programs.

5.2: Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs.

The District is interested in entering into an agreement with Brandman University’s School Counseling and School Psychology Supervised Fieldwork Program.

The District would like to enter into a School Counseling and School Psychology Supervised Fieldwork agreement with Brandman University, effective July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2023.  A copy of the agreement will be available for review in the Human Resources Office.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Counseling and School Psychology Supervised Fieldwork agreement with Brandman University.

The District has participated in agreements with colleges and universities to provide supervised field experience to college students enrolled in various programs.

5.2: Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs.

The District is interested in entering into an agreement with Brandman University’s School Psychology and School Counseling Supervised Internship Program.

The District would like to enter into a School Psychology and School Counseling Supervised Internship agreement with Brandman University, effective July 1, 2020 through July 23, 2023.  A copy of the agreement will be available for review in the Human Resources Office.

Interns hired through the agreement with Brandman will be paid from the District’s Intern Salary Schedule.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Psychology and School Counseling Supervised Internship agreement with Brandman University.

The District has participated in agreements with colleges and universities to provide student teaching and supervised field experience to college students enrolled in various programs.

5.2 Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs.

The District is interested in entering into an agreement with Arizona State University to provide student teaching and fieldwork experience for their students enrolled in their programs.

The District would like to enter into a student teaching and fieldwork experience agreement with Arizona State University, effective July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023. A copy of the agreement will be available for review in the Human Resources Office.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Student Teaching and Fieldwork Experience Agreement with Arizona State University.

On March 18, 2020 the Board of Education adopted Resolution No. 19/20-17, delegating authority to the Superintendent to take all appropriate action to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Superintendent has made a determination in consultation with the Board President that the authority delegated under Resolution No. 19/20-17 is no longer needed at this time, therefore the Board must repeal it through a roll call vote on this recommended resolution.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 19/20-22 repealing delegation of authority.

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 Exhibit (E) needed to be revised or adopted: E 5145.6, Parental Notification.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading of proposed revision of Exhibit (E): E 5145.6, Parental Notification.

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J.L. Bray & Son, Inc.
District Office Lobby
& Staircase Remodel
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