(Education Code 35149, 48918(c), 72122) Administrative Hearing Officer: Carrie Albert, Director of Student Services

Title: Administrative Assignments

(Education Code 54957.6) District Negotiator: Debra M. Hendricks and Didi Peterson
Employee Organizations: All Groups

(Education Code 54957) 

Title: Assistant Superintendents' Contracts

It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the recommendations of the Administrative Hearing Panel in the matter of Student 2019/2020 - AH# 04.

The Board of Trustees received information from Stanislaus County Office of County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters regarding the Measure Consolidation Calendar - November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election and the 2020 Annual Reminder Letter for Certified District Boundary Lines. 

Board member David Collins and Jennifer Miyakawa's term expires December 2020.

The Superintendent will update the Board on the ACSA Conference and Awards in May 2020.

The Board of Trustees will be presented with information regarding the Governor's Proposals for the 2020-21 fiscal year State Budget.

The Board of Trustees will be presented with information regarding the Governor's Proposals for the 2020-21 fiscal year State Budget.

Attached is an update from our Facilities Funding Consultant, Mimi Dene from Williams & Associates, LLC.  

This includes general status updates of the State School Facility Program (SFP) as well as the specific status of the Sylvan Union School District funding applications.

The Board of Trustees to receive a facilities and safety update as needed.

Sylvan Union School District and California School Employees Association, and Its Sylvan Chapter 73 (CSEA) have concluded negotiations for the 2019-2020 school year.  All issues have been resolved. CSEA members have ratified the presented memorandum of understanding (MOU). Staff requests the Board of Trustees' approval of the presented MOU.

It is recommended that Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting.

The financial impact is the 3.26% increase to the hourly wage to all steps listed on the salary schedule, effective March 1, 2020. 

Staff recommends approval of the revised job description for the position of Supervisor of Transportation. 

Attached for the Board's review and reference are both the proposed, revised job description as well as the current job description from 2001. 

There is no financial impact.

For the Board's approval, staff presents an updated and revised job description for the position of Resource Specialist. The current job description was last updated in 1986. The updated job description reflects the current job responsibilities and duties for this position. Both the original job description, as well as the updated description are attached for the Board's review and information. 

There is no financial impact.

Staff recommends the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Student Teacher Placements for Humphrey's University.

There is no financial impact.

Our district works closely with local and regional university programs to support programs and college students who are connected to or would like to explore careers in education and schools.  The attached document outlines a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and agreement between SUSD and Grand Canyon University.  The University requested student teacher placements with our District for their educator candidates.  This MOU outlines the expectations and requirements for our District and graduate students in this program. 

Staff recommends the Board's approval of the renewal of the MOU between SUSD and Grand Canyon University for Student Teacher Placements. 

There is no financial impact.

This change order was presented and approved by the Board at the January 14, 2020, board meeting.  This is a correction to include the impact of a five (5) day add to Phase II.  The delay in this Phase II was due to the extensive dry rot that was found and required further abatement and remediation.  However, the five (5) days will be adjusted within the overall schedule between phases and will not affect the project completion date.

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The 2020 Utah Education Career Fair will be held in Utah on March 18 and March 19, 2020. Currently the District has multiple vacancies in content areas that are considered difficult to fill, such as math and special education. This job fair has hundreds of applicants from Utah Universities who have very robust and respected education programs, which specifically prepare teachers. In our desire to find the best qualified and prepared teachers, staff requests the approval of the Board of Trustees to travel out of state to this job hiring event. 

Staff recommends the Board's approval for staff to travel to and attend the Utah Education Career Fair in March, 2020.

The financial impact includes the cost of the fair for both days at $400 and travel expenses for two (2) staff members not to exceed $2,600 for a total cost of not to exceed $3,000. 

Special education staff will be working with Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. to establish a transition plan for a student.  Twenty (20) hours of time will be used through this contract for the 2019-20 school year.    

Staff recommends the Board of Trustees approve the contract with Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. for twenty (20) hours for the 2019-20 school year.   

Special Education Funds: Not to exceed $4000.00

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 site of equipment district staff has determined to be in a condition unsuitable for continued use. The items on this list include a variety of items that were replaced with new devices because these were no longer functioning properly for staff to complete their job. The 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. All devices on this list are no longer functioning and cannot be repaired for use by students or staff.  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. 

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 instructional materials and 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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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 $1,200.00 from North Modesto Kiwanis to Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School to purchase backpacks and supplies for incoming Kindergarten students.

3. The donation of $26,000.00 from Orchard Elementary PTA to Orchard Elementary School for a Kindergarten Shade Structure.