(Government Code 54956.95) Number of Cases: One (1)

(Education Code 54957.6) District Negotiator: Debra M. Hendricks and Didi Peterson
Employee Organizations: All Groups (Sylvan Educators Association, California School Employees Association, Chapter 73, and Unrepresented)

Title: Administrative Assignments

The Board of Trustees received a letter from Stanislaus County Office of Education notifying the district our 2019-20 LCAP and adopted budget was approved.

The District and California School Employees Association, Chapter 73 (CSEA) are preparing to reopen bargaining for the 2019-2020 year. The District presented its “Sunshine Proposal” for 2019-2020 negotiations with CSEA as public information on August 27, 2019.

CSEA, Chapter 73 has now provided its “Sunshine Proposal” for 2019-2020 negotiations.  At this meeting on October 29, 2019, the Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on this initial proposal for bargaining between the District and CSEA, Chapter 73 for 2019-2020.

The Sylvan Union School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 73 are preparing to open bargaining for 2019-2020.  CSEA, Chapter 73 is presenting its “Sunshine Proposal” for 2019-2020 negotiations.

SPEAKER: Debra M. Hendricks, Superintendent

The Superintendent will share information about the district's California School Boards Association Annual Educators Conference presentation session at the AEC in December 2019.

SPEAKER: Debra M. Hendricks and David Collins, Board President 

The mission of the Sylvan Educational Foundation (SEF) is to provide educational enhancement, professional enrichment, and community involvement in support of our children.  SEF will be introducing the 2019-2020 Mini-Grant recipients.  SEF was able to fund thirty-one (31) projects totaling $ 25,677.02 for the 2019-2020 school year.  

The annual Gourmet Breakfast and Kids Fun Run will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Somerset Middle School.  Due to Ustach's Modernization Project, the breakfast will be held at Somerset Middle School.  The annual breakfast is from 8:00-11:00 AM.

SPEAKER: Marti Reed, Director of Categorical Programs 

The State Board of Education (SBE) approved standards for the CA School Dashboard local indicators as part of the state accountability system that support local educational agencies (LEAs) in measuring and reporting their progress within the appropriate priority area. For each local indicator, the approved standard includes:

• Annually measure progress on the local performance indicator based on locally available data.

• Report results at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the local governing board.

• Report results to the public through the Dashboard.

The collection and reflection on locally available information relevant to progress on local priority areas will support LEAs in local planning and improvement efforts. For the Fall 2019 Dashboard release, an LEA must complete the local indicators by November 1, 2019, in order to receive a Met rating. If the local educational agency does not complete the self-reflection tool for a local indicator by the deadline, the Dashboard will show as Not Met by default.

SPEAKER: Marti Reed, Director of Categorical Programs 

The California Department of Education and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association have been working with the organization that originated the cause for action to review the proposal incorporating the new assessment for evaluation as to implementation for Williams Act monitoring.  This new assessment for evaluation was not determined prior to the start of the 2019-2020 school year.  These groups are looking at using the California School Dashboard to replace the Academic Performance Indicator reports that were part of the retired No Child Left Behind.  Previously identified Williams Monitoring schools are still required to follow California Education Code Section 1240(c)(2)(F) and (J) specific that county superintendents must monitor docile 1-3 schools for: a) Sufficiency of instructional materials; b)  Facilities deficiencies; c) Accuracy of data reported on the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) related to sufficiency of materials and facilities deficiencies; and d) Teacher misassignments and teacher vacancies.

Attached are the Woodrow Reports for instructional materials and facilities.  There were no insufficiencies of instructional materials found. The facilities report produced a rating of exemplary.

SPEAKER: Debra M. Hendricks, Superintendent 

The Board of Trustees to receive the 2019-2020 Governance and Superintendent Goals Fall update.

SPEAKER: Laura Granger, Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services 

Staff to update the Board of Trustees on student achievement as measured by Spring 2019 SBAC results in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics in grades three through eight. 

SPEAKER: Laura Granger, Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services

DataPath, Sylvan's contracted service provider for IT management, will update the Board of Trustees on progress towards ensuring network security. In addition, DataPath staff will provide an update on server virtualization, backups, phone systems, and secure wireless in efforts to improve our core infrastructure. 

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

We have been providing information to the Board of Trustees in regards to the technology needs of the district.  Our current technology needs of most urgency include various devices for students and staff.  For our students, we need to replace chromebooks at our middle and elementary schools.  Some of the needs for student devices are time sensitive for student testing this spring.  For our staff, we need to replace laptops, desktops, projectors and ELMO document cameras.  There are many staff laptops and desktops that need to be replaced due to Windows 7 no longer being supported.

One of our biggest concerns is that the end of the Windows 7 lifecycle is set for January 14, 2020.  "End of life" means Microsoft will discontinue all support, including paid support; and all updates, including security updates. Between now and then, the operating system (OS) is in an in-between phase known as “extended support.” During this phase, Microsoft is offering paid support, though not the complimentary support that comes with the license; and will continue to provide security updates, but not design and feature updates. After Windows 7 "end of life," we can continue to use the OS, but at our own risk. New computer viruses and other malware are developed all the time and, without the security updates to fight them off, your data and your system are vulnerable. We have consulted with DataPath and they do not recommend that we opt for paid support, but instead update all of our Windows machines to Windows 10.

Business and Education Services have been working together to quantify the list of needs in order to look at funding options and the costs of these technology needs.  Our rough estimates indicate that the student needs are approximately $625,000 and the staff needs are approximately $900,000, totaling $1,525,000.

In our budget we have not identified the ability to cover all of these costs up front and have been looking into leasing options.  I have found three (3) types of leases available to us, as follows:

1) Lease To Own - we would own the devices at the end of the lease,

2) Fair Market Value - We would sell back the devices at the end of the lease and potentially start a new lease with new devices (more of a “true refresh” option), and

3) Tax Exempt Municipal Lease - Designed especially for municipalities like us, they are tax-exempt, we own the device up front and the lease has an “out clause” for non-appropriation of funds.  

We have also been researching what surrounding districts are doing and most of them are leasing because of the lack of funds, and also because it provides budget consistency and consistent refresh cycles of devices.  From the unaudited device inventory that has been provided over the last two months in Friday updates, it should be noted than many of our devices have 40% of our devices that are 5 years or older.  The Technology Department has identified those devices that can be updated to Windows 10 as well as those that are not upgradeable.

Attached is a summary and comparison with preliminary pricing for these various leasing options.  

Next steps will consist of finalizing the exact list of technology needs for students and staff, obtaining pricing, and updating leasing options to present to the Board of Trustees.

SPEAKER: David Collins, Board President

Superintendent Debra M. Hendricks announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.  The Board of Trustees to discuss proposals to conduct a Superintendent Search for 2020-2021 school year.

SPEAKERS: Debra Hendricks, Superintendent and Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Staff recommends the Board pf Trustees approval of California School Employees Association and its Chapter 73 (CSEA 73) Initial ("Sunshine") Proposal with Sylvan Union School District for the 2019-2020 agreement and school year. 

SPEAKER: Didi Peterson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 

In reviewing our current classified salary schedule, it was noted that our current wage in cells C1, D1 and E1 will need to be increased to $13.00/hour starting January 1, 2020. The District and California School Employees Association and its Chapter 73 (CSEA 73) have previously discussed and agreed upon the proposed changes to the salary schedule to ensure we meet the wage requirements.  As stated on the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement website for the State, “Although there are some exceptions, almost all employees in California must be paid the minimum wage as required by state law. Effective January 1, 2017, the minimum wage for all industries will be increased yearly.  From January 1, 2017, to January 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase for employers employing 26 or more employees.”  In order to be compliant with the minimum wage rate for 2020, the pay rate for the affected cells will need to be adjusted. 

Staff recommends approval of the revised Classified Salary Schedule.

The cost of the wage increase is dependent upon the number of new hires into the classification who will be placed in range C; currently seventeen (17) employees are impacted. Currently we do not have any employees in Range D and Range E1. The financial impact is not to exceed $4,000 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) requires all contractors and subcontractors working on public works projects to submit certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner.  Prior to 2016, agencies were required to have a Labor Compliance Program approved by the DIR, or utilize a Labor Compliance Manager that was approved by the DIR.  Kurey & Associates was an approved vendor to supply the services, and the district has contracted with this vendor for labor compliance monitoring on all of our past large public works projects. 

After 2016 the DIR implemented an electronic certified payroll reporting system, and terminated the requirement for agencies to have a labor compliance program.  Although the requirement for a formal approved labor compliance program was eliminated, the regulations requiring agencies to ensure certified payroll for public works meet all regulatory requirements are still in effect.  We do not have staff trained nor staff time available to monitor labor compliance per public works regulations.  It is therefore necessary to continue labor compliance monitoring for our large construction projects.

The Ustach Middle School Modernization project requires a qualified labor compliance provider to assist in labor compliance needs. 

Staff recommends the approval of Kurey & Associates as the Labor Compliance Consultant for the Ustach Middle School Modernization project.

It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve Kurey & Associates as the Labor Compliance Consultant for the Ustach Middle School Modernization project.

Fiscal Impact: $27,700.00

Funding Source: Deferred Maintenance Fund 14

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

In March 2019, the Board of Trustees approved the 2019-2020 Capital Outlay Plan.  In this first quarter of the school year, the maintenance staff has worked diligently to make progress and complete some of these projects and will continue working on the projects throughout the remainder of the school year.  

As projects have been completed, actual costs have been updated on the capital outlay plan.  The attached capital outlay plan has been updated with these costs, as well as with other updates to address updated or unforeseen conditions at our sites or departments.  The Budget Variance columns indicate cost savings in green and overages in red.  Year to date we have cumulative savings of $92,438.  

Additional changes/updates to projects and/or estimated costs are in red font.  One of these most recent changes was the addition of the Ustach carpet, which was brought to the Board in a change order that was Board approved on October 15, 2019.  Other changes include the removal of projects and updates cost estimates, resulting in an overall revised total capital outlay plan total budget reduction of $47,780.  Any budget reductions/savings in the capital outlay plan will remain in the restricted and routine maintenance account to rollover and use the following fiscal year.  

See attached:

FY 2019-20 Capital Outlay Plan - REVISED 10-24-2019

It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the revised Capital Outlay Plan for 2019-2020.

The Board of Trustees will consider approval of the revised Capital Outlay Plan for 2019-2020.

Budget Savings: $47,780

Routine Restricted Repairs & Maintenance Resource#8150

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

Pursuant to Education Code 41024, a District’s project is subject to an audit of the project by a local auditor that is in accordance with the Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting.  A project that receives any School Facility Program funds after April 1, 2017, is subject to said audit.

For the Sherwood Modernization project, we issued a Notice of Completion for this project in August 2013 and it was funded on April 12, 2018, five (5) years later.  Due to when the funds were received, we are subject to have an audit.  

The audit must be completed and submitted to the State Controller's Office by May 16, 2020.

The Board of Trustees to consider approval and acceptance of Christy White Associates to conduct the Sherwood Elementary Modernization Project Performance Audit.

$6,000.

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

The District has been collecting school facilities developer fees under various authorities since 1986. Government Code Section 66006 (b) requires any public agency collecting developer fees to annually report on the status of these funds. 

Within one hundred eighty (180) days of the close of the fiscal year, districts must make available to the public information regarding the beginning balance, interest and other income, expenditures, refunds, and ending balance.  Districts must also identify each public improvement on which the fees were expended, the amount of expenditures on each improvement, and the total percentage of the improvement which was funded with 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 inter-fund 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 attached report provides revenue and expenditure detail for the 2018-19 fiscal year and the preceding four (4) years.

Staff recommends the acceptance of the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Developer Fee Report and adoption of Resolution 2019/2020 #13: Making Findings Pertaining to Developer Fees.

The Board of Trustees will consider acceptance of the 2018-2019 Developer Fee Report and adoption of Resolution 2019/2020 - #13: Making Findings Pertaining to Developer Fees. 

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SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

Over the past several years, the District's maintenance department has made a conscious and deliberate effort to standardize a number of building systems, components, products and materials.  Staff has worked to find products that returned a solid value on the investment as well as provide simplicity of maintenance. 

The construction of new schools involves many building components and it is critical that components are compatible with systems and components at other schools within the District. 

In November 2004, the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 2004/2005 - #07: Making Findings Pertaining to Designation of Specific Material, Product, Thing, or Service for Use on Maintenance Projects.  At that time, the Board of Trustees asked staff to review this resolution annually to ensure that products and model numbers remained current.  The Board of Trustees also requested the resolution be brought back on an annual basis for review and approval.  The attached resolution reflects the request and has been updated to include those items considered to be "District Standards." 

We do not have any changes from the items listed last year and we recommend staying with the current district standards.  

It is recommended the Board Adopt Resolution 2019/2020 - #10: Making Findings Pertaining to Designation of Specific Material, Product, Thing, or Service for Use on Maintenance Projects

The Board of Trustees will consider approval of Resolution 2019/2020 - #10: Making Findings Pertaining to Designation of Specific Material, Product, Thing, or Service for Use on Maintenance Projects.

None

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

The State Allocation Board (SAB) adjusts statutory developer fees every even-numbered year in the month of January. To increase the Level I fee, a district must prepare a new or updated developer fee justification study. A school district should also consider updating its study when circumstances change, such as when student enrollment decreases or classroom capacity increases.

Once a school district has prepared a new or updated developer fee justification study, it must publish a notice of public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. 

Preparation of a developer fee justification study will begin the process for Sylvan USD to update our developer fee rates in January.  Capitol Public Finance Group has prepared previous developer fee studies for the district.  They will have our study “on the shelf” by December so that they can approve it shortly after the January 2020 School Allocation Board meeting.

Staff recommends the approval of the 2020 Developer Fee Justification Study agreement with Capitol Public Finance Group. 

It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the 2020 Developer Fee Justification Study.

Fund 25 Developer Fees: $4,750

SPEAKER: Sean Smith, Director of Maintenance & Operations 

The current main entry doors at the District Office have been a maintenance, security, and safety concern. It is highly likely that they are the original doors that were installed when the building was constructed in 1975. 

Replacement parts for the panic hardware and lockset components become harder and harder to find every year.  ADA compliance for both the panic hardware and the threshold has come into question as well.  The doors cannot always be relied upon to latch properly and secure the building, particularly posing a safety concern during a lock down.

Quotes were solicited from a list of vendors that are authorized to install the District Standard “Oldcastle” brand of storefront doors.

Banks Glass: $10,680

Don’s Mobile Glass: $16,785

A-1 Glass: $19,286

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees authorize the approval of Banks Glass for the safety and ADA upgrades to the District Office entryway, by purchase order in the amount of $10,680.

Routine Repair and Maintenance: $10,680 

SPEAKER: Lizett Aguilar, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 

There were existing utility boxes that were broken and had deteriorated when the pavement was removed. This occurred at Stockard Coffee Elementary School between the two (2) main buildings.  CB30 boxes are in ground utility boxes. (Christy Boxes).

This Change Order No. 4 is comprised of items listed on the attachment.

This Change Order will affect the contract as follows: 

Original Contract ................................................................. $802,934.00

Net Change by Previous Change Orders ........................... $113,931.49

Contract sum prior to this Change Order.................... ........ $916,865.49

The contract will be increased by this Change Order ......... $    1,698.53

The New Contract Sum including this Change Order ......... $918,564.02

Staff is recommending the Board of Trustees ratify Change Order No. 4 with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc for Paving Replacement Projects at Stockard Coffee Elementary School.

The Board of Trustees will consider Ratification of Change Order No. 4 with United Paving Management for Paving Replacement Projects at Stockard Coffee Elemenatary School.

$1,698.53

SPEAKER: Marti Reed, Director of Categorical Programs 

Education Code 17546 allows districts to sell or dispose of obsolete property/instructional materials if the value of the item is less than $2,500.00 and the sale/disposal is approved by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees.  

Attached is the list by equipment district staff has determined to be in a condition unsuitable for continued use. Most of the items on this list are MacBooks and iPads that will be recycled through Device Cycles as presented to the Board of Trustees for approval at tonight’s board meeting.  All of these devices are no longer functioning to support the instructional environment. Items that are on this list have been evaluated as being no longer functional or are a threat to our network due to the operating system that cannot be updated. The laptops and PC towers represent some of the devices that are no longer functioning and cannot be upgraded to Windows 10. The Chromebooks included are some of the original devices purchased many years ago and are no longer operable or supported by Google. If parts were available on any of these devices to repair similar items, this was completed by the Sylvan Tech Team. The printers, projectors, and ELMOS listed are not able to be repaired at a cost effective rate due to their age. The servers are many years old and no longer functional on our network.

Staff recommends the Board of Trustees declare the value of each obsolete item listed is less than $2,500.00; and authorize staff to dispose of the equipment in accordance with Education Code 17546.

It is recommended the Board of Trustees declare the value of each obsolete item on the list is less than $2,500.00; and authorize staff to dispose of the equipment in accordance with Education Code 17546.

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SPEAKER: Marti Reed, Director of Categorical Programs 

Education Code 17546 allows districts to sell or dispose of obsolete property/instructional materials if the value of the item is less than $2,500.00 and the sale/disposal is approved by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees.  

As we move forward to ensure that our students are able to access on-line curriculum and resources effectively in January 2019 we replaced the original middle school 1:1 devices, iPad 2s, with new Chromebooks.  We explored ideas of deploying the iPad 2s to lower elementary grades, but the operating system can only be upgraded to iOS 9.3.5 which limits the use of applications that would be utilized in classrooms. The current iOS is 12.4.1.  In addition, for state testing the iOS version must be at least iOS 11.4. All of these devices have been wiped of all content. The iPad 2s were released in March 2011 and purchased as our first 1:1 devices for middle school students.

At the beginning of this school year we were forced to reconfigure every single middle school iPad Air because we were not able to successfully access the security certificate under the previous district user’s account.  The re-configuring brought to light some iPad Airs that will no longer function for instructional purposes. The Technology Department exhausted all measures to bring these up to the current operating system with no success.  These items have been added to the list of devices to sell. MacBook Pros that are also no longer functional on our network were also added to this list. All of these devices have been wiped of all content. After determining that these devices should not be redeployed out for use, I reached out to a company, Device Cycles, that provides an Apple Trade-In Program. 

Device Cycles' vision is to provide an eco-friendly and transparent solution for repurposing technology worldwide. Their mission is to build awareness by helping their customers capture the existing value that exist on technology. They are devoted to supporting both the ecosystem and humankind to make a positive change in the world.  As technology advances, older devices still hold value. Their trade-in programs prolong devices' lifespans by repurposing them to the next generation of owners. Upon receipt of our devices the evaluation process for each device includes a data erasure. Every device will generate the serial number and capacity. Their system then reinstalls the latest version of the iOS depending on the model ensuring all data has been erased.  After the data has been cleared, each device will have a certification of data destruction. Also during the evaluation period, Device Cycles will conduct high-quality images of our devices showing any cosmetic flaw details that provide full transparency and maximize recovered value. Their audit will grade the devices based on wear, tear or any defects the devices may have. Based on the evaluation of cosmetics and functionality of each individual device, they will conduct an audit report that includes the serial number, device type, condition and total value access.

On-Site pickup and custom packaging is included at no cost. Pick up date is within twenty-one (21) business days of approval offer.  Devices are initially quoted Grade A condition. If units do not meet Grade A specifications upon device evaluation, the correct grade and price listed on the quote will apply to the final reconciliation summary. We must receive the devices prior to the quote expiration date, devices received after the expiration date will result in a reduction of value based on current markets.

Staff recommends the Board of Trustees approve the Device Cycles, LLC quote as presented revenue to the district in the amount of $28,768.

It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the Device Cycles, LLC quote as presented revenue to the district in the amount of $28,768.

SPEAKER: Didi Peterson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 

Currently, school sites and district departments utilize individuals to work as translators and interpreters to communicate and engage with non-English speakers in our community. At times we are not always able to find an interpreter for a specific language.  Both the Human Resources and Educational Services Departments recommend that the District begin to utilize the services of the Language People for phone-based and face to face interpreting, video interpreting, and conference interpreting for our families. This company provides translation and interpreting for over two-hundred (200) languages and dialects, including American Sign Language. The services would support requirements such as parent conferences and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings. The Language People offers both scheduled and emergency or urgent requests for translating. 

Staff recommends approval of the Agreement between Sylvan Union School District and The Language People for translation and interpreting services.

The Language People Agreement rates includes differential pricing for both common and rare languages. In looking at the District's utilization of translators, we required translation services for languages that the Language People classify as "common". Languages that are most often requested included Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Assyrian, and Russian. The Language People can provide translators for over two-hundred (200) languages and can make translators available in-person or by phone. They provide both scheduled and emergency/urgent appointments to meet the needs of the sites and departments.

In 2018-2019 the District's cost for translating and interpretation was $16,194.31. The translating services were utilized for parent conferences, parent and community events as well as Individual Education Plan meetings and assessments. The cost of these services in 2018-2019 was based on the hourly rate of $34.54. It is the District's intent to utilize Language People's phone interpretation as the primary tool with a rate of $1.50/minute with a minimum time charge of ten (10) minutes per call. The face to face interpretation rate is $75/hour for common languages and $85/hour for rare languages with a two (2) hour minimum for in-person translating services. The utilization will vary based on the needs of the sites and departments.

If the district determined that it wanted to solely use this outside service, based on the 2018-2019 utilization of translating services with a total of four hundred sixty nine (469) hours, the financial impact of this agreement would not exceed $35,000 for a complete school year.  If the district utilized these services only when a local translator could not be secured, the rates are listed above and in the attachment.

SPEAKER: Dawn Mori, Director of Special Education 

Our SELPA has a community advisory group that is part of the SELPA plan.  This advisory group includes parent representatives from each school district in our county.  Sylvan would like to recommend for the Board of Trustee’s approval, Melissa Stone, to represent the district as our parent representative on the committee.  Mrs. Stone has worked closely with the Special Education Department and the Director of Special Education to improve the education for all of our students.  She understands the needs of special education students, families, and the educational system as a whole.

Staff recommends that the Board approve the appointment of Melissa Stone as our parent representative to the CAC committee for the 2019-2020 school year. 

SPEAKER: Dawn Mori, Director of Special Education

A student moved into our school district that was currently placed through their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at East Valley Education Center, Inc.  We are continuing that placement as outlined in the IEP.

Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the contract with East Valley Education Center, Inc. 

Special Education Fund: Not to Exceed: $35,000.

SPEAKER: Tierra Crothers, Director of Professional Learning and Induction

In light of switching our middle school accelerated math pathway we’re providing support to our teachers. Every attempt was made to provide introductory support over the summer yet unfortunately, the trainer cancelled the workshop. This provided us the opportunity to consult with Christina Rubalcava at Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE). In order to provide ongoing support, each teacher received coaching during a class period and follow up at their prep. In addition, SCOE will facilitate two (2) professional development opportunities:

1. One half-day to support the implementation of Eureka Math curriculum for teachers in grade 6 

2. One day to support the integration of productive mathematics discourse for 7th and 8th grade math teachers within Utah math lessons

All costs associated with the training and materials will be paid for out of general fund money that is set aside for Professional Learning.

Staff recommends the Board of Trustees approve the contract with Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) for onsite professional development services.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the contract with Stanislaus County Office of Education for professional development services.

General Fund: $3,000

SPEAKER: Lisa Sandoval, Director of Fiscal Services 

It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the expenditure of construction funds as listed.

SPEAKER: Debra M. Hendricks, Superintendent

It is recommended that Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the October 8, 2019 Regular Board Meeting and October 15, 2019 Special Board Meeting.

SPEAKER: Didi Peterson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 

It is recommended the Board of Trustees ratify the personnel actions as listed.

SPEAKER: Lisa Sandoval, Director of Fiscal Services 

It is recommended the Board of Trustees ratify the list of checks as presented.

1. The donation of $10.00 from YourCause Corporate Employee Giving Program to Freedom Elementary School for instructional materials, curriculum or interventions for students. 

2. The donation of $1,000.00 from Sherwood Parent Teacher Club to Sherwood Elementary School for the purchase of Unity Day t-shirts for all students.

3. The donation of $2,830.00 from Standiford Parent Teacher Association to Standiford Elementary School for class field trips.