In response to the Governor's Executive Order N-15-21 (as of 9/20/21)(original 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 have been adjusted to follow health and safety precautions. 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 8/7/21) We value your comments and have created several options to ensure your voice is heard:

By Email at publiccomment@mcs4kids.com or by voicemail at 574-1525 prior to Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting.  (Please keep your comment to 250 words – commentswill not be read aloud at the Board meeting, but will be transcribed, printed and provided to each Board memberprior to the start of the Board meeting.  Copies will also be made available to the public at the Board meeting and added to the minutes and approved at a subsequent Board meeting.)

 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

In-Person (effective 8/7/21): 
Members of the public can make their comment in-person at the Boardroom located at 425 Locust Street.  Public seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the boardroom. 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: As students are present at the Board meetings, all individuals attending the Board meeting must wear an approved face covering while indoors (pursuant to CDPH guidance as of 6/24/21).  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.

Note: Public Comments received in Spanish will be translated. 

Board meeting will be translated in Spanish: Please dial 1+(805)324-7680 (toll free)
Conference ID: 669 938 032#

Pursuant to Government Code section 54953, Trustee Cindy Marks will participate virtually from 1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA.

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

Karl Anderson (Campus Supervisor, Beyer High), Sandra Andrews (Staff Secretary II, Special Educations), Nichole Bingle (Campus Assistant K-6, Garrison Elementary), Alexis Bristow (Yard Duty Supervisor, La Loma Jr. High), Shaina Cole (Campus Assistant K-6, Everett Elementary), Deborah Davidson (Nutrition Services Assistant I, Davis High), Jacqueline DiSanto (Yard Duty Supervisor, Enslen Elementary), Alexandra Hancock (Instructional Technology Trainer, Instructional Technology Department), Margaret Harter (Instructional Paraprofessional SPED, Modesto High), Diane Heppner (Student Records Clerk K-6, Robertson Road Elementary), Amanda Hernandez-Maciel (Snack Bar Operator, Enochs High), Minerva Lopez (Administrative Assistant II, Downey High), Jamie Martinez (Maintenance Custodial Supervisor, La Loma Jr. High), Richard Nance (Paint Department Head, Maintenance and Operations), Faviola Olivera (Student Records Clerk K-6, Franklin Elementary), Fernando Orozco (High School Head Custodian, Gregori High), Cynthia Perez (Staff Secretary IV, Student Support Services), Alfonso Rodriguez (Head Custodian III, Sonoma Elementary), Margarita Rubio (Administrative Assistant I, Robertson Road Elementary), Marca Ruloph (Computer Technician, Martone Elementary), Adilene Rumbo Rivera (Student Records Clerk K-6, Kirschen Elementary), Rosa Solorio Cuevas (Instructional Paraprofessional SPED, Mark Twain Jr. High), David Stein (Campus Supervisor, Enochs High), Llolanda Stewart (High School Bookkeeper, Modesto High), Gene Taylor (Head Custodian III, El Vista Elementary), Alejandra Torres (Typist Clerk II/Translator, Robertson Road Elementary), Jose Valadez (Head Custodian III, Lakewood Elementary), Maria Villasenor Rodriguez (Yard Duty Supervisor, Shackelford Elementary), Jillian Walker (Instructional Paraprofessional SPED, Enochs High), Dawn Ward (Head Custodian III, Bret Harte 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.

The complete agenda is available at www.mcs4kids.com as well as 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.

In response to the Governor's Executive Order N-15-21 (as of 9/20/21)(original 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 have been adjusted to follow health and safety precautions. 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 8/7/21) We value your comments and have created several options to ensure your voice is heard:

By Email at publiccomment@mcs4kids.com or by voicemail at 574-1525 prior to Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting.  (Please keep your comment to 250 words – comments will not be read aloud at the Board meeting, but will be transcribed, printed and provided to each Board member prior to the start of the Board meeting.  Copies will also be made available to the public at the Board meeting and added to the minutes and approved at a subsequent Board meeting.)

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

In-Person (effective 8/7/21): 
Members of the public can make their comment in-person at the Boardroom located at 425 Locust Street.  Public seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the boardroom. 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: As students are present at the Board meetings, all individuals attending the Board meeting must wear an approved face covering while indoors (pursuant to CDPH guidance as of 6/24/21).  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.

Note: Public Comments received in Spanish will be translated.

Modesto City Schools recognizes that in order to meet the academic needs of students, provide equitable access to all students within the district, as well as create safe and welcoming learning environments, it is a best practice to include student input during the decision making process and share reflective feedback on established policies.  We refer to this as involving ‘student voice’.  Over the past year and a half we have established a Student Advisory Council and are working on refining the Interhigh Council in efforts to increase student voice in the District.

Senior Director, School Leadership, Laurie Hulin will provide an update on this work and what the plans are to continue to increase student voice in the future.

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

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.

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, Administrative Regulation and Exhibit needed to be revised or adopted: BP/AR 3515.21, Unmanned Aircraft Systems and E 3515.21, Permit for use of Drones Over District Property.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the first reading of proposed draft of Board Policy (BP): BP 3515.21, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) and review proposed draft of Administrative Regulation (AR): AR 3515.21, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) and Exhibit (E): E 3515.21, Permit for Use of Drones Over District Property.

Due to a lack of funds and/or work in categorical and District programs, the District finds it necessary to reduce the daily work hours and/or months of service of classified positions or eliminate positions in total.  This includes classified and classified management positions.

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

The Classified Layoff Procedure for non-management classified positions requires that a committee representing both the District and California School Employees Association, Chapter 007, consider any recommendations to reduce hours. The Committee is to recommend action to be considered by the Superintendent, recommend denial of the District’s proposed action, or recommend an alternative action.  The Superintendent shall consider the Committee’s written recommendations, denial, or alternative action prior to taking any further action.

Representatives of the California School Employees Association and Modesto City Schools District representatives met February 15, 2022, to consider the District’s proposed action to involuntarily reduce the daily work hours and/or months of service of classified positions or eliminate positions of classified service. The representatives of the California School Employees Association voted against the layoff. The District representatives voted to proceed with the layoff.

Negotiations between Modesto City Schools and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) have concluded and revisions to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021-22 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 to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021-2022. The tentative agreement is attached.

The California School Employees Association, Chapter 007, ratified the tentative agreement with revisions to the Modesto City Schools’ and California School Employees Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021-22 on February 9, 2022. It is necessary for the Board of Education to take formal action to approve the tentative agreement.

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 two nominations were received. The Board must vote for no more than one candidate. The nominees are:  Ken Howenstine (Turlock USD) and 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.

The initial award to Wave Division Holdings, LLC was approved by the Board of Trustees on April 18, 2016, for a term of five (5) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional five (5) year terms.  As stated by the May 9th contract agreement, the actual service start date was August 28, 2017. The Initial Service Term of the Original Order is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2022.

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.

Copies of this agreement are available in the IETS department located on Reno Avenue.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of a five-year extension of existing Master Services Agreement for Enterprise Services with WAVEDIVISION HOLDINGS, LLC and Modesto City Schools for the 2022-27 Fiscal Years.

Modesto City Schools needs to purchase replacement football helmets for the District’s seven comprehensive high schools.

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

The cost to purchase this equipment exceeds the current bid threshold and competitive bids must be sought or identified to meet formal bid requirements per Public Contract Code Section 20111(a).

Formal bids were solicited for the purchase of new football helmets. Bid #22-4766 was released on February 2, 2022, advertised in the Modesto Bee and posted online. Bid documents were viewed/downloaded by seven (7) vendors. The bid was opened on February 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. and two (2) responses were received as follows:

Vendor Bid Amount
BSN Sports, LLC             $136,920
Riddell/All American        $106,350

The lowest responsive responsible bidder meeting specifications was Riddell/All American.

A contract will be awarded to Riddell/All American for one-year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year contracts.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve authorization to award Bid #22-4766 Football Helmets to Riddell/All American.

The universal service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as "E-rate," provides discounts of up to 90 percent to help eligible schools and libraries in the United States obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access. These Federal funds help reduce school districts' and libraries' costs for both their Internet Access, Wide Area Network,  and Internal Infrastructure (Switches, Cabling, Wireless Access Points). 
To leverage these federal E-rate funds, the IETS department posted an RFP both in the local newspaper (Modesto Bee) and on the Federal E-rate System (Form 470#220010604).

3.5 Improve operational efficiencies through the use of technology and improved network infrastructure. 
Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.

IETS is seeking to award RFP#220010604 (Category 1 – Internet Access) to Stanislaus County Office of Education. The award will be for 20 Gbps internet services for a 3-year term.

Copies of this agreement are available in the IETS department located on Reno Avenue.

The Nutrition Services Department has the need to purchase refrigerated equipment for Beyer High School’s kitchen.

Goal Four: Ensure the District is fiscally and operationally sound.
Goal 4.3: Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities.

The cost to purchase this equipment exceeds the current bid threshold and competitive bids must be sought or identified to meet formal bid requirements per Public Contract Code Section 20111(a).

Sourcewell is a public agency that offers competitively bid cooperative, or “piggy-backable” contracts to government and education entities throughout the country.  These nationally leveraged contracts meet formal bid guidelines and allow for greater cost savings.

Sourcewell awarded contract #091918-TMK Commercial Kitchen Equipment, with Related Supplies and Services to TriMark Strategic. Chefs’ Toys is a division of TriMark Strategic and is authorized to sell the commercial kitchen equipment under this Sourcewell contract. The contract was awarded November 8, 2018 and is valid through November 8, 2022.

The total estimated cost for this equipment is approximately $117,000 to be funded by the Nutrition Services Department Cafeteria Fund.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve authorization to utilize Sourcewell Contract #091918-TMK Commercial Kitchen Equipment, with Related Supplies and Services with Chefs’ Toys, a division of TriMark Strategic

The Board adopted the 2021/22 budget on June 21, 2021. 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 November 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 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.

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

Education Code Section 42130 et. seq. requires that districts prepare two interim financial reports and projections during the fiscal year.  The Board of Education is required to file one of three certifications with the County Office of Education for each interim report.

1. PositiveThe District will be able to meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
2. QualifiedThe District may not meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
3. NegativeThe District will not be able to meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.

The Second Interim report, based on January 31 financial data, is due to the Stanislaus County Office of Education by March 15, 2022.  The report requires Board approval to be finalized.

The Second Interim report and multi-year projection show that the District will be able to meet all of its financial obligations for the current and subsequent two years.  A positive certification can be filed.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Second Interim Financial Report for 2021/22 and Positive Financial Certification.

The Nutrition Services Center provides meals to various outside agencies, schools (both public and private) and District programs through annual contracts.  The Nutrition Services Center has the capacity to provide such meals through existing labor.  Each contract contains provisions that are unique to the needs of the school/program and covers all costs including department overhead.

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

All contracts must be renewed for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Three on-going contracts are proposed for renewal and are summarized below.  All are vended meal contracts. Prices vary based on the types of meals provided and different delivery and serving requirements.

District costs are covered by the meal charges and State and Federal reimbursement rates.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the vended meal contracts for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

On June 07, 2021, the Board of Education approved award of Bid No. 21-4754, for Re-roofing at Various Sites 2021, to Advanced Roofing in the amount of $1,221,032.

Throughout the course of the contract one (1) deductive change order was processed resulting in a decrease to the contract in the amount of $74,009.30.

4.3 Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities.

The Board of Education must formally approve and accept completion of public works contracts and related change orders.

The work performed under the contract with Advanced Roofing. Bid No. 21-4754 has been inspected by the project architect and reported to be satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.  A Notice of Completion will be filed, and final payments will be made as authorized under the terms of the contract.

This contract, at a total cost of $1,147,022.70, was funded from Restricted Routine Maintenance dollars and Facility Maintenance dollars. 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve to accept completion of the contract with, Advanced Roofing, Bid No. 21-4754, for re-roofing at various sites 2021 in the amount of $1,147,022.70.

On May 10, 2021, the Board of Education approved award of Bid No. 21-4748, for Paving and Slurry Package #1, Enochs High School and Rose Avenue Elementary School, to Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $1,538,000.

The contract included $180,000 in allowances and of that $141,839.59 was used. The remaining amount is returned to the District.

4.3 Invest in school facilities and infrastructure for safe and clean facilities.

The Board of Education must formally approve and accept completion of public works contracts and related change orders.

The work performed under the contract with Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc., Bid No. 21-4748 has been inspected by the project architect and reported to be satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.  A Notice of Completion will be filed, and final payments will be made as authorized under the terms of the contract.

This contract, at a total cost of $1,499,839.59, was funded from Facility Maintenance dollars.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve to accept completion of the contract with Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc., Bid No. 21-4748, for paving and slurry package #1, Enochs High School and Rose Avenue Elementary School in the amount of $1,499,839.59.

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.

Funds have been budgeted to cover all expenses for the month of January 2022.

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 Assistant 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, has been approved by representative  teachers, the High School Assistant Principals, Principals, and the Senior Director(s), Curriculum &  Instruction, Professional Development.

An agreement to provide vocational training services to County of Stanislaus inmates and jail alternatives participants was last approved by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors in December, 2018. Since that date, the County of Stanislaus has continued working in partnership with Modesto City Schools to provide welding training/instruction to in-custody inmates and work release participants. This instruction has provided an opportunity for participants to learn a marketable skill.

County of Stanislaus has updated the agreement to provide vocational training services to inmates/jail alternatives participants and Modesto City Schools’ Adult Career Technical Education (CTE) students.

A copy of the service agreement is available in the Educational Options office for review.

Modesto City Schools contracts with outside service providers, when necessary, to provide services that are unable to be provided by the District. State and Federal law indicates transportation must be provided to Foster and Homeless Youth who meet specific criteria. In most all cases, transportation for Foster and Homeless youth is provided by Modesto City Schools' transportation department. Service Agreements for transportation are generated to provide services the District is otherwise unable to provide.

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

Modesto City Schools has identified Kango Transportation as a service provider for the 2021-2022 school year to assist the District with meeting the unique transportation needs of Foster and Homeless students.

Modesto City Schools proposes to contract with Kango Transportation to provide transportation to Foster and Homeless youth when the District is otherwise unable to provide such transportation.

The Service Agreement is being increased due to the high demand of transportation needed for students placed outside the Modesto City Schools attendance area.

Copies of the services agreement is available in Modesto City Schools' Student Support Services Office for review.

Being a culturally responsive, engaging and research-based organization, Scholar System specializes in training teachers on how to propel students into educational engagement and best practices in academic and social-emotional support.  They strive to understand the needs of individuals who grow up in the midst of adversity and provide tailored programming that addresses localized community needs.

Dr. Victor Rios, who was a keynote speaker at the last CSBA conference, will provide a one-hour professional keynote virtual presentation (and its recording) on April 20, 2022 to address Site Leadership Teams at their annual training.  He will also provide 200 copies of his guidebook, “From Risk to Promise:  A School Leader’s Guide to Professional Learning in Prosperity-Based Education,” and provide Modesto City Schools a license to use his curriculum for professional development for a three-year period, 2022-2025.

2.0:  Ensure all employees have access to high quality professional development.
5.0:  Recruit, hire, train and retain high quality staff.

A copy of the Services Agreement is available for review in the Curriculum & Instruction/Professional Development office.

The Digital Instructional Resources Coordinator (CIPD) position will be responsible for evaluation, coordination and assisting with the implementation of digital instructional resources for certificated, classified and administrative employees.

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

The Coordinator and Director, Parent Engagement & Outreach positions are responsible for the development and coordinator of community outreach efforts on behalf of Modesto City Schools.  The job descriptions are being proposed to align with the department change from Student, Parent & Community Support Services to Parent Engagement & Outreach.

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

The services of teachers are required in subject areas other than those authorized by his or her credentials because of District need. The District may authorize staff who are holders of a General Elementary or Secondary Credential to teach outside of his or her college academic major or minor.  Individuals holding Standard Teaching, Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credentials may be authorized to teach courses in Grades 7-12 other than those authorized by subject areas designated on their credentials.

5.0 Recruit, hire, train, and retain high quality staff.

To qualify to teach certain classes, those teachers with the Standard Secondary or Single Subject credentials must have 18 semester hours of course work, or nine semester hours of upper division, or graduate course work in the subject area, or have completed at least 60 semester hours equally distributed among the four areas of diversified major for instruction in a self-contained classroom, as set forth in Education Code Section 44263. For those with the Multiple Subject and Standard Elementary Credentials, it is necessary that they have 12 semester units or 6 upper division or graduate units to teach subjects in departmentalized settings in grades nine and below, as set forth in Education Code Section 44256. The holder of a Single Subject teaching or a Standard Secondary teaching credential may be partially assigned to teach classes in grades 5 to 8, inclusive, in a middle school, provided that he or she has a minimum 12 semester units, or six upper division or graduate units, as set forth in Education Code Section 44258.2. A credential holder whose credential is in a subject other than physical education may be authorized, by action of the Governing Board, to coach one period per day in a competitive sport for which students receive physical education credit, as set forth in Education Code Section 44258.7.

Based on the aforementioned Education Code Sections, a Board Resolution must be approved to allow teachers to teach courses that are both necessary and desirable for the efficient operation of the junior and senior high schools.

The Chief Communications Officer position is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating Modesto City Schools' annual communication plans.

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

The principal recommended that the designated student, EL-12-2021-2022, be expelled for violation of Education Code 48900 (a) (2).

48900 (a) (2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person, except in self-defense.

3.1: Implement the recommendations identified through the Safety Task Force.

A stipulated expulsion agreement was reached between Modesto City Schools and the parent/guardian. A signed copy of the agreement is in the student's file in the Child Welfare and Attendance Office.

It is recommended that the student be expelled from all schools in the District according to Board Policy 5132. Student should apply for readmission in January 2023, for enrollment in the Spring Semester of the 2022/2023 school year. Consideration for readmission will be based upon certification of completion of the student's rehabilitation plan.

If the student completes the rehabilitation plan, the student will apply to the Senior Director, Child Welfare and Attendance, to determine the appropriate educational placement based on the needs of the student and the District.

The Board of Education is issuing a proclamation stating that Music In Our Schools Month in March 2022 is an opportunity to support the purposes and practices of music education and encourages teachers, parents, students, and all citizens to participate. This is based on research that the study of music contributes to young people's development through heightened skills in listening, reading, self-expression, and creativity. 

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

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.

                                                            Previously Paid      Current Payment        Balance Due

Acme Construction

Wilson Cafe

Contract Price: $2,605,000                 $2,063,899.41           $90,476.58               $450,624.01

Certificate Nos: 13

Advanced Roofing

Re-roofing Various

Contract Price: $1,147,022.70              $752,759.74          $336,911.80            $57,351.16

Certificate No: 3

J.L. Bray & Son, Inc.

Johansen Fitness Ctr.

Contract Price: $4,877,000                   $1,580,957.54       $339,243.90            $2,956,798.56

Certificate No: 6

Harris Builders Inc.

Modesto High Agriculture Modifications

Contract Price: $2,799,960.00               ----------------            $146,334.20            $2,653,625.80

Certification No. 1

Modesto Executive Electric

Davis High Electrical Upgrades

Contract Price: $918,128.21                 $671,056.25          $96,182.95              $150,889.01

Certificate No: 6

Menghetti Construction

Lakewood Single Point Entry

Contract Price: $632,510                      $600,884               $31,626                    --------------

Certificate No: 7

Silver Creek Industries

Fairview Cafeteria

Contract Price: $3,166,895.49              $1,786,317.34       $576,951.36         $ 803,626.79

Certificate No. 3 & 4

Silver Creek Industries

Shackelford Cafeteria

Contract Price: $3,063,456.35              $787,848.48         $584,989.25          $ 1,690,618.62

Certificate No. 4

Sinclair General Engineering, Inc.

Construction, Inc.

Parking & Streetscape La Loma

Contract Price: $4,474,000                      $3,494,728.23      $109,263.17         $870,008.60

Certificate No: 5

Sinclair General Engineering, Inc.

Construction, Inc.

Tuolumne Streetscape

Contract Price: $736,000                        $513,671.93           $6,954.15              $215,373.92

Certificate No: 6

Sinclair General Engineering, Inc.  

Construction, Inc.

Repaving & Slurry Enochs & Rose Ave   $1,258,341.75       $146,130.28         $133,437.97

Contract Price: $1,538,000

Certificate No: 6

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

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

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.

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

The Stanislaus County Treasury yield rate (similar to interest rate) at December 31, 2021 has remained the same from the previous quarter and decreased 38 basis points over the last year.  The cash balance in the Stanislaus County Treasury has increased about $57.26 million over the balance for the previous quarter and increased about $77.10 million over the balance a year ago.  The increase in cash balance from the previous quarter is related to the receipt of Federal CARES/ESSER assistance funding, State Aid and property taxes.  The increase in cash balance from a year ago is related to the receipt of Federal CARES/ESSER assistance funding, State Aid, bond proceeds for the Elementary General Obligation Bond Measures D and E, Series B for construction projects and additional property taxes.

The District’s investments as of December 31, 2021 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.