Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Paso Robles Joint USD
October 23, 2018 5:30PM
PASO ROBLES JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD ROOM, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
800 NIBLICK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
| Our mission is to deliver an exemplary education, in a safe environment, which empowers students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in an ever-changing world. |
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| C. Kenyon |
| Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) is committed to providing students with the tools necessary for academic success, providing teachers with the latest technological tools, and providing resources and assistance to ensure that our technology systems enhance student learning. In spring of 2016, our Board of Trustees adopted the PRJUSD Technology Master Plan, and tonight’s presentation will highlight what has been accomplished to date. |
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| B. Pawlowski |
| Staff will provide the Board of Trustees and the public with an informational update of the PRJUSD FY2018-19 Financial Budget. |
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| C. Kenyon |
| The following field trips are being submitted for approval:
UCSC, Stanford, UC Berkeley, CSU East Bay. Nov. 8-9, 2018. PRHS AVID students grade 10. Students will tour colleges to get a feel for college culture. 20 female and 18 male students will attend. 1 female and 2 male chaperones will attend. Funding source: LCAP-College and Career (goal 1, action 1). Total cost of trip: $6,000.00. Average cost per student: $158.00 (no student fees required).
Chicago JEA/NSPA Nat'l HS Journalism Convention. Nov. 1-4, 2018. PRHS Crimson Newsmagazine students grades 10-12. Students will train, compete, learn, compare, and set goals for Crimson Media. 26 female and 6 male students will attend. 3 female and 1 male chaperones will attend. Funding source: ASB-Journalism. Total cost of trip: $23,000.00. Average cost per student: $718.00 (no student fees required).
CSU San Jose, CSU Monterey Bay. Nov. 2, 2018 (over 150 miles). PRHS AVID students grade 12. Students will visit college campuses and will be applying at that time as well. 34 female and 17 male students will attend. 1 female and 2 male chaperones will attend. Funding source: AVID Budget. Total cost of trip: $1,700.00. Average cost per student: $33.00 (no student fees required).
Santa Cruz Island. Nov. 16-20, 2018. PRHS students grades 11-12. As part of the Field Studies Collaborative students will travel to the UC reserve to research vegetation on the island. 15 female and 5 male students will attend. 3 female and 4 male chaperones will attend. Funding source: Field Studies Collaborative Budget. Total cost of trip: $7,360.00. Average cost per student:$368.00 (no student fees required). |
Overnight/Over 150-mile field trips
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| C. Kenyon |
| Due to the individual needs of this student and to comply with the services on the Individual Education Plan (IEP), PRJUSD placed student at Discovery Ranch for Girls in Springville, UT in October 2017. Upon the student holding age of majority, a new placement was required due to the age restrictions of Discovery Ranch for Girls. Student has been placed at La Europa Academy, Murray, UT.
This agreement reflects the cost of board and care, basic education, mental health, and related services. SLO SELPA may reimburse PRJUSD as follows: 100% board, care, and mental health services; up to 50% of basic education and related services. |
| $20,540.52 Basic Education
$2,500 Related Services
$40,880.56 Mental Health
$40,880.56 Board and Care
Approximate projected cost to PRJUSD: $20,516
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La Europa
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| C.Kenyon |
| Due to the individual needs of this student and to comply with the services on the Individual Education Plan (IEP), PRJUSD placed student at Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center in St. George, UT in March 2017. Due to student's improvement in social emotional and mental health well being, student has earned the need of a Lesser Restrictive Environment. Student has been placed at New Haven Youth and Family Services, in Vista, CA.
This agreement reflects the cost of board and care, basic education, mental health, and related services. SLO SELPA may reimburse PRJUSD as follows: 100% board, care, and mental health services; up to 50% of basic education and related services. |
| $20,576.19 Basic Education
$5,500 Related Services
$89,217.19 Mental Health & Board and Care
Approximate projected cost to PRJUSD: $13,038.10 |
New Haven
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| C. Kenyon |
| Continued consulting services from 2017-18, as budgeted. Social Skills for Life to provide applied behavior analysis services to student as per mediated settlement agreement dated November 2017 and Alternative Dispute Resolution Settlement Agreement dated October 2018.
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| Continued services for 2018-19 academic year: $119,100 (as budgeted) |
Social Skills for Life
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| B. Pawlowski |
| 1. Tina Lessi wishes to donate to VAPA a trumpet valued at $250 for use in the VAPA program.
2. On behalf of Teacher Ms. Bivin's request via DonorsChoose.org, Neukom Family Foundation, Katie Kahler and Josh Biven would like to donate to Virginia Peterson Elementary School miscellaneous art supplies valued at $400 for their classroom project called The Creative Vibe.
3. On behalf of Teacher Mr. Wortman's request via DonorsChoose.org, Justin Winery wishes to donate to Virginia Peterson Elementary School sensory/reward/social items valued at $1,891.06 to actively engage student learning.
4. On behalf of Teacher Megan Hamlin's request via DonorsChoose.org, Justin Winery wishes to donate to Virginia Peterson Elementary School office and art supplies and other miscellaneous engaging sensory games valued at $1,983.87 for their Learning Center.
5. On behalf of Teacher Jill Goldback's request via DonorsChoose.org, Justin Winery wishes to donate to Virginia Peterson Elementary School classroom and library supplies valued at $2,000 for social stories time and library use.
6. Wal-Mart wishes to donate to The Arts Academy at Bauer Speck Sundry school supplies valued at $2,291.64 for student use.
7. Tracey Hockett wishes to donate to Daniel Lewis Middle School $500 in support of their DELL/PTO. |
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| B. Pawlowski |
| Public contract Code (PCC) Section 20111 regarding cooperative purchasing allows districts to purchase or contract under bids which have been competitively conducted as set for by PCC Section 20111. Using this procurement tool will allow the District to save administrative time and expense while obtaining goods and services at competitive prices and maintaining compliance with state laws and regulations. Resolution No. 19-07 seeks the Board’s approval and authorization to procure and/or contract with Jordano's Food Service through the use of Santa Barbara Unified School District's food service bids. |
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Resolution No. 19-07
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| B. Pawlowski |
| Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 20111 regarding cooperative purchasing allows districts to purchase or contract under bids which have been competitively conducted as set for by PCC Section 20111. Using this procurement tool will allow the District to save administrative time and expense while obtaining goods and services at competitive prices and maintaining compliance with state laws and regulations. Resolution No. 19-08 seeks the Board’s approval and authorization to procure and/or contract with The Berry Man through the use of Ventura School District's food service bid. |
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Resolution No. 19-08
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| B. Pawlowski |
| The District received a Tort Claim, considered a "claim as presented," File No. 2019032116. The District has reviewed and upon recommendation by our provider, SISC II, determined it appropriate to reject the Tort Claim that was received on or about September 10, 2018. |
Resolution No. 19-09
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| B. Pawlowski |
| As part of SLOCOE's Conditional Approval of the 2018-19 Budget, the District has been required to contract with the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to complete a Fiscal Health Risk Analysis. This analysis will focus on 20 key factors that assist the District in determining its overall fiscal and operational health. Once the agreement has been approved and signed, FCMAT will assign a lead staff member who will coordinate the analysis.
The analysis will consist of an orientation meeting, on-site review (includes interviews with staff and documentation review), and exit meeting. Once these dates have been scheduled, additional updates can be provided.
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| The total not-to-exceed cost of the study will be $11,500. |
About FCMAT Trifold
Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Study Agreement
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| MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR MEETINGS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED.
If you wish to address the Board, please fill out a request form, provided on the table near the entrance, and submit it to the Clerk of the Board prior to the meeting. If you wish to speak on an item on the Agenda, please do so when that item is called. If you wish to speak on an item not on the Agenda, you may speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda. The Board is governed by the Brown Act and may briefly respond to public comments but take no action except on items scheduled on the agenda. A maximum of 3 minutes per speaker may be allowed, and there is a 20-minute maximum limit for public input on any one subject/item. Speakers are requested to state their name and to address comments to the Board of Trustees. Items requiring lengthy discussion may, at the Board’s discretion, be scheduled as a specific agenda item at future meetings.
Please notify the Superintendent’s Office if you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter or, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting. In order to assist staff in assuring that reasonable accommodations can be made, notifications should be made by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting, or at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, by calling (805) 769-1000, x.30104.
Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District can be inspected at the following address during normal business hours: Paso Robles Public Schools, 800 Niblick Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
If you have questions on school district issues, please submit them in writing. The appropriate staff member will contact you to answer your questions and provide you with information.
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Published: October 19, 2018, 4:39 PM
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