Board of Education Agenda 1454th Regular Meeting Modesto City Schools November 30, 2020 6:00PM Board of Education - Board Room
425 Locust St
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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/UC6RHJCeKy8rDxRHyRUPVJIw/ 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:
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 – if time allows)
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, if time allows. By Phone: If you are unable to email or come in-person to make 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, if time allows.
In-Person (effective 11/9/20): Members of the public can make their comment in-person at the Boardroom located at 425 Locust Street. Due to seating configurations to meet social distancing guidelines seating for the public is limited to nine public speakers in the Boardroom waiting area and twenty people in an alternate seating room. Live video footage will be played in both rooms. 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. IMPORTANT: Any individual attending the meeting must wear a mask and maintain six feet of physical distance. If you are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 we ask that you please stay home and consult your health professional as to not expose others to the virus and instead submit your comment via email or voicemail per the instructions above. The Board assumes no liability for any health risks to members of the public who attend the Board meeting in-person. All individuals attending the meeting in-person do so at their own risk.
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: 499 149 952# |
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Public comment regarding closed session items will be received before the Board goes into closed session. |
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Krista Noonan |
Video of student pledger Dellayne Auldrige, 6th Grade, El Vista Elementary |
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Krista Noonan |
Nominated by Principal Nancy Matthews, Laura Ruiz goes above and beyond for staff, students, and our community. During distance learning she showed initiative to learn how to use Schoology and worked extra hours as a fill-in yard duty. She attended online professional development training to provide English Language Development to our English Learners online. Her unwavering dedication to providing for students and families with home visits, phone calls, delivery of materials and small-group instruction has been commended.
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Krista Noonan |
Nominated by Enoch’s Activities Director and Leadership Teacher Sara Mariano, Layla is being recognized for the Character Trait of Initiative. She shows initiative to take on any task and is always helpful and hardworking. Layla is President of the Interact Club and recently initiated a letter writing project during distance learning, where she lead students to write “thank you” letters to first responders. She takes initiative to submit meeting agendas without being asked and designs ice-breaker activities for the Interact Club. |
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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. The complete agenda is available at www.mcs4kids.com. 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. |
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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.
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 3/18/20, 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/UC6RHJCeKy8rDxRHyRUPVJIw/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, if time allows. By Phone: If you are unable to email or come in-person to make 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, if time allows.In-Person (effective 11/9/20): Members of the public can make their comment in-person at the Boardroom located at 425 Locust Street. Due to seating configurations to meet social distancing guidelines seating for the public is limited to nine public speakers in the Boardroom waiting area and twenty people in an alternate seating room. Live video footage will be played in both rooms. 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. IMPORTANT: Any individual attending the meeting must wear a mask and maintain six feet of physical distance. If you are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 we ask that you please stay home and consult your health professional as to not expose others to the virus and instead submit your comment via email or voicemail per the instructions above. The Board assumes no liability for any health risks to members of the public who attend the Board meeting in-person. All individuals attending the meeting in-person do so at their own risk.
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.
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Krista Noonan |
Modesto City Schools welcomed back preschool-2nd grade students to in-person learning on Thursday, 11/12 and Monday, 11/16. Students interested in returning to in-person learning were divided into two groups, A and B. Group A is on campus on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Group B is on campus Thursdays and Fridays. When students are not on campus, they are engaging with their teacher via distance learning from home while their teacher provides live instruction to both the in-person and online learners.
This presentation will feature photo highlights from both days of welcoming back students.
The next group of 3rd-6th grade students are returning on Monday, 11/30 (Group A), and Thursday, 12/3 (Group B).Goal 1: Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness. 1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time (GIFT). 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. 3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments. |
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PPT Reopening TK-2 Report
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Mark Herbst/Steve Hurst |
Goal One: Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness.
1.2 Increase students being identified as “prepared” in College/Career Indicators 1.4 Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students
On August 25, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new guidance to public schools allowing them to create Small Group Cohorts/Groups of Children and Youth. This purpose of this guidance, plus additional updates, was “to provide for necessary in-person child supervision and limited instruction, targeted support services, and facilitation of distance learning in small group environments for specific subset of children and youth….”
Following the guidance, Modesto City Schools immediately prepared for and implemented Learning Hubs to support some of our most “at-risk” students. Learning Hubs were started at all school sites supporting over 1,100 students.
A report on the Modesto City Schools Learning Hubs will be presented.
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PPT Learning Hubs Report
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Tim Zearley |
Goal 4.3 – Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities. Salida Area Public Facilities Financing Agency (SAPFFA) is a Mello-Roos entity organized as a financing joint powers authority for a pre-determined list of projects as a result of new residential housing construction in the Salida Area. Members of SAPFFA are Modesto High School District, Salida Fire Protection Agency, Salida Sanitary District and Salida Union School District. All the projects have been completed. There are outstanding bonds until the year 2028.
Modesto High School District (“District”) has one seat on the SAPFFA Board of Directors. Modesto City School Board member, John Walker, was appointed on December 9, 2019 to represent the District on the SAPFFA Board. With Mr. Walker’s resignation in September 2020, the District’s seat on the SAPFFA Board is vacant. The next SAPFFA Board meeting is December 1, 2020. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint a board representative to the Salida Area Public Facilities Financing Agency (SAPFFA) Board of Directors. |
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Tim Zearley |
Goal 4.3 – Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities. Schools Infrastructure Financing Agency (SIFA) is a Mello-Roos entity organized as a financing joint powers authority for a pre-determined list of projects as a result of new residential housing construction in two areas of Modesto and one area of Riverbank. Members of SIFA are Modesto High School District, Stanislaus Union School District and Sylvan Union School District. Most of the projects have been completed. There are outstanding bonds until the year 2034.
Modesto High School District (“District”) has two seats on the SIFA Board of Directors. Modesto City School Board members, Amy Neumann and John Walker, were appointed on December 9, 2019 to represent the District on the SIFA Board. With Mr. Walker’s resignation in September 2020 and Ms. Neumann’s term ending on November 30, 2020, the District’s two seats on the SIFA Board are vacant. The next SIFA Board meeting is December 9, 2020. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint two board representatives to the Schools Infrastructure Financing Agency (SIFA) Board of Directors. |
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Mike Henderson |
Negotiations between Modesto City Schools and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) have concluded. The proposed 2020-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement are attached to this report. 2.2: Ensure all staff has professional development in the area of building their capacities as professionals.
3.4: Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.
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. The Board of Education is asked to approve the revisions for the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2020-2023. The tentative agreement is attached. Formal action by the Board of Education to approve the tentative agreement is required.
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Revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2020-2023 will result in a cost of $4,251,088 for the 2020-21, $2,252,880 for 2021-22, and $2,252,880 for 2022-23. |
In accordance with Government Code Section 3547.5, and following consideration of certification that the costs incurred by the school district can be met during the agreement’s term, it is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Modesto City Schools’ and California School Employees Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2020-23. |
CSEA MCS TA 10-20-20 Board Attachment
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Dr. Sara Noguchi/School Services of California |
In reviewing comparable compensation structures for Cabinet-level managers, the District requested School Services of California to conduct a compensation study of like positions in comparable school districts. The study found significant disparities between the total compensation levels of Cabinet-level leadership positions in comparison to eight other districts. In addition, the study noted the lack of an established salary schedule compensation structure for Cabinet-level leadership positions as occurs with other employee groups throughout the District. 5.0 Recruit, hire, train, and retain high quality staff
5.1 Create a District culture of valuing all employees to facilitate hiring and maximize retention
5.3 Expand recruiting and hiring processes to provide support, maximize retention, and increase diversity in the certificated, classified, and management workforce The District has established as one of its priorities Goal 5 – to recruit, hire, train and retain high quality staff. This priority extends to District leadership positions for which attracting and retaining high quality leadership is an ongoing challenge all school districts face. To ensure that Modesto City Schools is able to meet this priority goal, it is requested that that the Board approve establishing a clear salary schedule compensation structure based on current comparative compensation levels and adjust Cabinet-level positions to appropriate corresponding placements on the schedule. The recommended compensation schedule increases compensation to the median level in the comparative group and revises the structure of longevity to address limitations of the current practice and improve effectiveness. The Board will hear a presentation from representatives from School Services of California to outline their findings and recommendations. |
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The approval of the salary schedule and employment agreements will result in an increased cost of $63,725 in salary and $16,040 for longevity during the 2020-21 school year. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the management employment agreements and corresponding salary schedule. |
PPT Management Agreements & Salary Schedule .Compensation Analysis for Management ContrerasEmployment Agreement Goudeau Employment Agreement Henderson Employment Agreement Herbst Employment Agreement Noonan Employment Agreement Odell Employment Agreement Selken Employment Agreement Zearley Employment Agreement
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3.2: Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners. - Wal-Mart Store #3046 Coffee/Orangeburg, Assorted School Supplies to Modesto City Schools Parent and Support Services. Estimated Value: $2,275.50
- Stanislaus Community Foundation, $5,000.00 to Shackelford Elementary for Student Incentives.
- Virginia McBride Johnson, $250.00 to Enochs High School Girls Soccer Team.
- Rogers Jewelers, $100.00 to Enochs High School FFA.
- The following were gifts to Davis High School FFA:
Kenny & Linda Jelacich - $400.00 James & Birgitt Mayol - $1,000.00 Hans & Carla Wagner - $250.00
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acceptance of gifts with appreciation as listed above. |
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California Education Code section 17406 permits the governing board of a school district to lease property to a developer, who constructs tenant improvements to the property and leases back the completed improvements to the district. The lease terminates after payments are completed. 4.3 Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities. In accordance with the section 17406, on June 22, 2020, the Board adopted Resolution No. 19/20-21, supporting the award of the Site Lease and Facilities Lease for the Project to Acme Construction Company, Inc. (“Acme”) under the District’s Best Value Methodology. The Facilities Lease provided that Acme would perform preconstruction services to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) and Construction Schedule for each increment of the Project. Acme and the District have agreed to bid the trade contracts in two distinct increments, each with an associated bid package (“Bid Package”), as follows: Bid Package #1: New 50s wing classroom building construction at Bret Harte Elementary School because of a fire. Bid Package #2: New modular cafeteria building and site improvements at Wilson Elementary School. On September 8, 2020, the Board approved Amendment No. 1 to the Facilities Lease establishing a GMP in the amount of $4,134,000 for Bid Package #1. Following Acme’s additional preconstruction services, District staff and consultants have negotiated a GMP in the amount of $6,414,000 for Bid Packages #1 and #2. The Amendment provides that Acme will construct Bid Packages #1 and #2 of the Project in accordance with the Facilities Lease for the GMP and establishes the Construction Schedule for the Project. The Amendment also modifies the terms, such as Schedule of Values or any negotiated terms. To account for those changes, the Amendment modifies the Facilities Lease, including Exhibits C, F, and G of the Facilities Lease, and the accompanying Contract Documents to the Facilities Lease. Copies of the Site Lease and the Facilities Lease for this project are available for review in the Maintenance and Operations Office. Staff proposes the approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Facilities Lease with Acme for the Bret Harte 50s Wing Fire Reconstruction and Wilson Cafeteria Construction Project. |
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The probable cost of the entire project is estimated at $11,100,000. The project will be funded from insurance proceeds and Elementary Obligation Bond Measures D and E. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve amendment no. 2 to the Facilities Lease with Acme Construction Company, Inc. for the Bret Harte 50s wing fire reconstruction and Wilson cafeteria construction project. |
Amendment #2 to Facilities Lease - Bret Harte 50 Wing and Wilson Cafeteria
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The District has been collecting school facilities developer fees under various authorities since 1986. There are two separate developer fee funds held by the District, one for the Elementary District and one for the High School District. The Board has received regular reports on the collection and expenditure of these funds. 4.3 – Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities. Government Code Section 66006(b), effective January 1, 1990 and amended January 1, 1997, requires any public agency collecting development fees to report annually on the status of these funds. Within one hundred eighty days of the close of the fiscal year, districts must make available to the public information regarding the beginning balance, development fees, interest and other income, expenditures, refunds and ending balance. Districts must also identify each public improvement on which fees were expended, the amount of expenditures on each improvement, and the total percentage of the improvement that was funded with the fees. Additionally, if districts have determined that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete improvement, an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence must be identified. Also, districts must provide a description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended and the date on which the loan will be repaid. The Board must review this information at its next regular meeting but not less than fifteen days after the information is made available to the public. The reports for fiscal year 2019/20 have been available for public review since November 13, 2020. Notice was provided in the Modesto Bee on November 15, 2020 and November 22, 2020. Government Code Section 66001(d) requires that the Board make findings once each fiscal year regarding any developer fee funds still unexpended five years after collection. If the Board cannot find that the funds are still needed for specific projects, the funds must be returned.
For fiscal year 2019/20 and through September 27, 2020, the Level 1 residential developer fee was $3.79 per square foot and the commercial developer fee was $0.61 per square foot. As of September 28, 2020, the Level 1 residential developer fee was $4.08 per square foot and the commercial developer fee was $0.66 per square foot.
Elementary District
The developer fee balance as of June 30, 2020, in the Elementary School District is $472,832. The balance will be used for initial architect fees to design four new relocatable elementary classrooms at Lakewood Elementary in the amount of $29,000. A detail of all expenditures funded in 2019/20 and those to be funded in the future is provided in Exhibit A.
None of the collections of developer fees on deposit have been held for more than five years.
High School District
The ending balance in the High School District as of June 30, 2020, is $1,174,506. The balance will be used for debt service payments on the Gregori High School Traffic Mitigation Measure Obligation to Stanislaus County in the amount of $16,554, Lease Revenue Bonds (Qualified School Construction Bonds) for 2020/21 in the amount of $150,000, Davis High School 900 Wing Addition in the amount of $987,952 and providing classroom furniture and equipment for the JROTC Renovations at Beyer High School in the amount of $20,000. The Gregori High School Traffic Mitigation Measure Obligation to Stanislaus County will be repaid with future commercial developer fee collections. A detail of all expenditures funded in 2019/20 and those to be funded in the future is provided in Exhibit B.
None of the collections of developer fees on deposit have been held for more than five years.
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the annual reports on Developer Fees/Capital Facilities Account Fund and approve Resolution No. 20/21-16 Making Findings Pertaining to Developer Fees. |
19-20 Developer Fees Resolution No. 20/21-16 Developer Fees Annual Disclosure Exhibit A 19-20 Developer Fees Annual Disclosure Exhibit B 19-20
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Teachers continue to be the key to technology integration, in a continued effort to ensure our teachers are well equipped to implement 21st Century technology in the classroom, it is time to purchase and replace admin/teacher devices. Typical life cycle for a device is 4 + years, currently, MCS Teachers/Admin devices are in 3-4+ years of ownership. Problems with hardware failures, infrastructure and peripherals integration have and will continue to cause issues and loss of instructional minutes. 3.5 Improve operational efficiencies through the use of technology and improved network infrastructure. Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound. 4.3 Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities. 4.4 Plan and implement short and long-term strategies to decrease declining enrollment. Issues that will be resolved with the purchase of these devices are: Slower Performance: Software updates arrive frequently for many popular applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, or even the latest accounting software. Each new release demands more speed and takes up additional system resources. This can result in slower PC performance over time. Increased IT Support Costs: As your computers age, they require more and more maintenance to keep them up and running. Software glitches and sluggish performance also increase, resulting in more calls to technical support and increased support costs. Reliability (Unexpected Failures & Downtime): without IT lifecycle management, you run the risk of your systems failing at the worst possible time (like the middle of an important project). |
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The fiscal impact of this purchase will not exceed $3,200,000. The funding source has been identified as CARES Coronavirus Relief Funds. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the use of Sourcewell Contract #081419 to purchase Dell Devices from CDW Government LLC. |
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Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound. A SERP allows our district to develop and offer a retirement incentive plan that will enhance retiree benefits while providing an effective budget and staff planning solution.
The SERP is a voluntary plan for employees who meet all Eligibility Guidelines including but not limited to:
1. Employee must be a Certificated Non-Management employee of Modesto City Schools.
2. Employee must be at least 55 years of age with 5 consecutive years of service with the District by June 30, 2021. 3. Employee must retire from the District on or before June 30, 2021. 4. Employee must submit to the District Office a completed SERP Enrollment Package, a Letter of Resignation and an Irrevocable Letter of SERP Participation no later than January 22, 2021. On behalf of the District, Keenan Financial Services is the Contract Administrator. The Plan will give eligible employees the opportunity to retire early with a monthly benefit in addition to their CalSTRS / CalPERS retirement plan. Keenan Financial Services will provide group orientation meetings plus individual counseling sessions.
The retirement incentive offer may be revoked if participation levels and cost savings are not met.
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 20/21-17 to Explore Supplemental Early Retirement Plan (SERP) For Certificated Non-Management Employees. |
Modesto City Schools SERP Timeline Year-End 2021 Resolution 20/21-17 SERP
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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. The Operations Department utilizes substitute custodians to backfill custodial absences on a regular basis. With a department of approximately 200 staff members, substitute custodians are needed daily. Hiring substitute custodians is ongoing due to high turnover rates and hiring substitutes into permanent vacancies.
In the event an absence cannot be backfilled, other custodians must “pick-up” the work schedule of the absent custodian. This scenario creates a burden on existing staff.
The substitute list has been contracting since the emergence of COVID-19 for numerous reason e.g. unemployment benefit extensions, childcare needs at home, fear of COVID-19 exposure, etc.
Sanitation demands have increased.
District staff have made varying attempts to increase the temporary labor pool. One viable alternative is to enter a services agreement with California Labor Force (CLF).
CLF is a temporary labor agency that provide labor to businesses and agencies. They have committed to provide temporary labor to Modesto City Schools under a services agreement. The agreement includes all the safeguards and requirements that the District has in place with substitute custodians. |
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The probable cost for the services agreement is $280,000. Funding for this will come from CARES funds. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services agreement with California Labor Force to mitigate substitute custodian shortages during the months of December 2020 and January 2021. |
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Purchase orders and VISA payments are tracked each month. Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.
Board Policy 3300 requires Board review of all individual purchase orders issued in excess of $1,000 and all purchase orders less than $1,000 by fund total. All purchases are done in accordance with Board Policy, Education Code, Public Contract Code, and/or other applicable regulatory requirements.
Board of Education approval will allow the District to meet Board Policy 3300 requirements. A copy of the report is available for review in the Purchasing Department.
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Funds have been budgeted to cover all expenses for the month of October 2020. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the purchase orders and VISA payments for the month of October 2020. |
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Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound. The Business Services Division draws warrants on a weekly basis to pay the bills of the District. Payroll warrants are drawn on the 15th of the month for claims, and on the last working day of the month for monthly employees.
The California Education Code section 42631 requires the Board of Education to approve all expenditures of the District.
Board of Education approval will allow the District to meet Education Code and Annual Audit requirements.
The expenditures are included in the District’s budget for fiscal year 2020/21.
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It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify warrants drawn for the month of October 2020. |
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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 6173, Education for Homeless Children is being merged with MCS BP 6170, Education for Homeless Children; Deletion of BP 6170, Education for Homeless Children. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve second reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP) BP 6173, Education for Homeless Children; Deletion of BP 6170, Education for Homeless Children. |
BP 6170 Educ for Homeless Children Deletion Second Reading 11.30.20 BP 6173 Educ for Homeless Children Second Reading 11.30.20
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Modesto City Schools promotes and supports dual enrollment opportunities for our high school seniors. Dual enrollment allows our students the opportunity to earn college credit during their high school years. Dual enrollment is a factor for a student being identified as college and career prepared on the California Data Dashboard.
The course helps students understand the ways race structures American society and examines the cultural, economic, educational, and political issues that impact various ethnic/racial groups in the United States.
A copy of the services agreement can be reviewed in the Educational Options Office.
Goal 1: Increase academic achievement and ensure equitable access to enable all students to attain college and career readiness.
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.
Effective dates of this services agreement are January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, not to exceed $14,000. The funding source will be Supplemental Concentration. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services agreement with California State University, Stanislaus for Ethnic Studies student course offerings, 2020-2021. |
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Modesto City Schools District Goal 1.4 states we will develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all of our students. Modesto City Schools has a long time collaboration with Modesto Junior College. Recently, Modesto Junior College and Parents Leading Change provided a proposal to provide tutoring, mentoring, and career exploration to at-risk students at seven targeted sites. The agreement is available for review in the Student Support Services Office.
Goal 1.4: Develop a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.
Effective dates of this service contract are January 11, 2021 through June 30, 2021, not to exceed $130,000. The funding source will be Supplemental Concentration. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services agreement with Modesto Junior College to provide tutoring and educational services for at risk children, 2020-2021.
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The English Learner Group (TELG) worked with Modesto City Schools last year to evaluate the district's English Learner programs. This school year, TELG would evaluate our Long-Term English Learner and Special Education English Learner programs, and provide professional development to staff. 1.3: Increase English Learner growth towards English proficiency. |
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This TELG agreement shall not exceed $29,000 and will span December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Funding sources: Federal CARES Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) and Unrestricted General Fund, Supplemental and Concentration. |
It is recommended that the Board approve the Services Agreement with The English Learner Group to Evaluate Modesto City Schools' Long-Term English Learner Program and Provide Professional Development. |
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The following designated personnel action items are attached for approval by the Board of Education: |
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached designated personnel action items. |
11-30-20 Personnel Action Line Items Report
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Board Policy 4315.1, Administrative Competence in Evaluation, and Education Code 35160.5, states that it is the intent of the Modesto City Schools’ Board of Education to certify that personnel assigned to evaluate teachers must demonstrate competency in instructional methodologies and evaluation of instruction. 5.0 Recruit, hire, train, and retain high quality staff. To comply with Board Policy 4315.1, the following Modesto City Schools’ administrator has received training in instructional methodology and evaluation of
instruction: - Matthew Ketchum, Director I, Educational Technology
- Maricela Mota, Administrator of Special Projects, English Learners Program
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There will be no cost to the District. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve certification of Modesto City Schools’ Administrators in instructional methodology and evaluation of instruction. |
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The District has participated each year in agreements with colleges and universities to provide practice teaching experience to college students enrolled in education curricula. 5.2 Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs. The District is interested in entering into a student teaching agreement with Fresno Pacific University to provide practice teaching experience for their
students enrolled in education curricula, effective December 1, 2020. A copy of the agreement will be available for review in the Human Resources Office. |
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There will be no cost to the District. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the student teaching
agreement with Fresno Pacific University. |
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The District has participated each year in agreements with colleges and
universities to provide practice teaching experience to college students enrolled
in education curricula. 5.2 Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs. The District is interested in entering into a student teaching agreement with William Jessup University to provide practice teaching experience for their students enrolled in education curricula, effective January 1, 2021 through January 1, 2026. A copy of the agreement will be available for review in the Human Resources Office. |
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There will be no cost to the District. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the student teaching agreement with William Jessup University. |
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The District has participated each year in agreements with colleges and
universities to provide practice teaching and counseling experience to college students enrolled in education or counseling curricula. 5.2 Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs. The District is interested in entering into a student teaching and school counseling agreement with the University of San Francisco to provide practice teaching experience for their students enrolled in their teacher or counselor training curricula. The District would like to enter into a student teaching and counseling agreement with the University of San Francisco, effective December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. A copy of the agreement is available for review in the Human Resources Office. |
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There will be not cost to the District. |
It is recommended that the Board of Education Approval the Student Teaching
and Counseling Agreement with the University of San Francisco. |
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A monthly information packet is prepared and provided to the Board for each month, October/November through May/June.
Goal 3.2: Promote outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.
Information included in the packet is provided as part of the shared governance responsibility and oversight for the federal Head Start program.
Per the Head Start Act, each Head Start agency shall ensure the sharing of accurate and regular information for use by the governing body and the policy council about program planning, policies, and Head Start operations including:
A. Monthly financial statement including credit card expenditures B. Monthly program information summaries C. Program enrollment reports including attendance D. Monthly reports of meals and snacks
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A copy of the Head Start packet has been provided for the Board’s information. |
Head Start Information Packet - November
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's office, 209-574-1616. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. |
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Published: November 25, 2020, 11:40 AM
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