Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Milpitas USD
March 28, 2017 5:30PM
5:30 p.m. Study Session
6:30 p.m. Closed Session
7 p.m. Open Session
Board Room, Building 500
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard,
Milpitas, CA
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| Mr. Bobay called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. |
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_____ Dan Bobay
_____ Chris Norwood
_____ Hon Lien
_____ Robert Jung
_____ Alan Pham, Student Board Representative
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Motion:_____ Second: _____ Action:______
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Review and approve the Open Session agenda. Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Hon Lien. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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| Mr. Bobay led the flag salute. |
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Members of the public may address the Board on any subject not on tonight's agenda; however, provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code 54954.2(a) and .3) preclude any action. As an unagendized item, no response is required from the Board or District staff and not action can be taken; however, the Board may instruct the Superintendent to agendize the item for a future meeting.
If you would like to address the Board on any item on this agenda, please complete the green Request of Visitors form located near the entrance of the meeting room and hand it to the Communications Specialist. On the form, please list the agenda item(s) you would like to speak to. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and limit your remarks to two minutes for individuals or five minutes for a group.
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BACKGROUND: The California School Dashboard is a new Integrated web-based Accountability and Continuous Improvement System based on multiple measures aligned to state priorities and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements. The Dashboard was made accessible to the Public March 15, 2017. This new website is accessible to parents/guardians, educators and the public to see how districts and schools are meeting the needs of California’s diverse student population based on multiple measures included in the new accountability system. In this presentations we will learn about the key features and how it will be used to inform the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). |
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Listen to the presentation and ask questions.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development
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Norma Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Development, guided a Study Session which included an overview of the California State Dashboard, and specifically the key characteristics and the impact for the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) development. Some of the objectives that she wanted to accomplish by the end of the session was for everyone to have an understanding of the key features of the dashboard and an opportunity for the board to discuss the data that has been made public.
She explained the dashboard is a departure from the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and Academic Performance Index (API), and it is an integrated web-based accountability and continuous improvement system. It is based on multiple measures that is aligned to the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which is aligned to the state priorities and with the federal requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced No Child Left Behind.
She added what the system is key to focusing on improving the outcomes for every student, and aligning the resources. Norma said ideally reflection will happen three times at the beginning of the year and the end of the year, which are called “cycle reviews.” This is when they will collect the benchmark assessments at a system level, disaggregate data, see if they are responding to the interventions and then update based on those needs.
Norma added the individual site plans will be aligned with the districtwide LCAP, so principals are having those conversations with the leadership teams and school site councils. It will also be a live document with the actions we say we’re going to do, and have the actions and link it to the document.
She explained the color coding in the dashboard, and that it is determined by five by five colored charts which she reviewed during the session. She walked through the different indicators, and what they mean for the school district, teachers, and administrators.
Detailed information is provided on the MUSD website at http://www.musd.org/california-school-dashboard.html
Superintendent Cheryl Jordan acknowledged how Norma has been working diligently since last June to internalize a process of shared governance with CSEA, MTA, parents, students, staff members, leadership, and more.
Board Clerk Norwood acknowledged Norma taking over the LCAP in nine months and to be at this point, inclusive of the new template and the new dashboard, is “outstanding” to not just grasp the information but share it out.
Superintendent Jordan shared that during a recent LCAP training at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Norma shared a spreadsheet she had put together and the facilitator held it up as a model for the county. |
Accountability Glossary and Acronyms
Board Study Session - Dashboard Presentation
Board Study Session Dashboard Guide
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Motion:_____ Second: _____ Action:______
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Review and approve the Closed Session agenda Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Chris Norwood. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Members of the public may address the Board on any subject not on tonight's agenda; however, provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code 54954.2(a) and .3) preclude any action. As an unagendized item, no response is required from the Board or District staff and not action can be taken; however, the Board may instruct the Superintendent to agendize the item for a future meeting.
If you would like to address the Board on any item on this agenda, please complete the green Request of Visitors form located near the entrance of the meeting room and hand it to the Communications Specialist. On the form, please list the agenda item(s) you would like to speak to. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and limit your remarks to two minutes for individuals or five minutes for a group.
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The meeting will adjourn to closed session to discuss and/or to take action on the following items. This part of the agenda is closed to the public. PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
-Public employee discipline/dismissal/release
-Superintendent's evaluation -CSEA Negotiations
-Lead Negotiator: Dr. Sheila Murphy-Brewer
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| The board adjourned to Closed Session at 6:21 p.m. |
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| The board reconvened in Open Session at 7:16 p.m. |
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Report on action(s) taken in Closed Session, if required, pursuant to CA Govt. Code Section 54957.1, including abstentions, if any by Board members present.
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| In Closed Session, the Board accepted the resignation of a Certificated manager. |
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Members of the public may address the Board on any subject not on tonight's agenda; however, provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code 54954.2(a) and .3) preclude any action. As an unagendized item, no response is required from the Board or District staff and not action can be taken; however, the Board may instruct the Superintendent to agendize the item for a future meeting.
If you would like to address the Board on any item on this agenda, please complete the green Request of Visitors form located near the entrance of the meeting room and hand it to the Communications Specialist. On the form, please list the agenda item(s) you would like to speak to. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and limit your remarks to two minutes for individuals or five minutes for a group.
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Bev Kist, 1510 Canal Street, part of the new residences shared her concern about McCandless school after looking on the website and seeing the proposed opening for 2018. Her concern is her son is currently in grade four in an overflow school, and in August 2017 he will be returned to his local school based on school boundaries and in 2018 he will hopefully be able to attend the McCandless school. So that will be four schools since moving to Milpitas during his elementary school years. Her questions are: Is there any way to keep him at the school where he is and can you assure me the school is on track to open for August 2018, and what is the groundbreaking date?
Board President Bobay instructed Superintendent Jordan to get back to her. |
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Per Board Bylaw 9001, amended on February 28, 2017, Board members and the Superintendent agree to
1. Keep learning and achievement for all students as the primary focus.
2. Ask questions for our own understanding.
3. Be open and honest with each other.
4. No surprises.
5. Be aware that their our behavior in the Milpitas community reflects on us as a team.
6. Communicate proactively with each other about topics, questions, and challenges in open session and in advance of public Board meetings in compliance with the Brown Act. 7. Participate in professional development and commit the time and energy necessary to be an informed and effective leader.
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| Board Group Agreements are available for Board Member’s ready reference. |
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Superintendent Cheryl Jordan will hold special recognitions as part of this evening's report. Board members will be asked to take a photo in front of the dais following each presentation. Tonight's honorees include:
-Devesh Mamidi, a fourth-grader at Joseph Weller Elementary School. Devesh won first place for the kindergarten through eighth-grade beginner level at the 2017 CalChess Scholastic State Championship held in Santa Clara March 11-12. Hosted by San Jose-based Bay Area Chess, the two-day chess tournament - also known as Super States - is held annually for young chess players. Devesh won five out of five games to claim the trophy. -MUSD student winners from the City of Milpitas' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Writing Contest. This year’s contest theme was “I Have A Dream." The city received close to 100 essays from students in first through 12th grade. -Board Vice President Danny Lau passed away on March 20 following a serious illness. Superintendent Jordan will hold a recognition in his honor. |
The Board recognized Devesh Mamidi, a fourth-grader at Joseph Weller Elementary School. Devesh won first place for the kindergarten through eighth-grade beginner level at the 2017 CalChess Scholastic State Championship held in Santa Clara March 11-12. Hosted by San Jose-based Bay Area Chess, the two-day chess tournament - also known as Super States - is held annually for young chess players. Devesh won five out of five games to claim the trophy. He will advance to the national competition in May.
The Board recognized MUSD student winners from the City of Milpitas' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Writing Contest. This year’s contest theme was “I Have A Dream." The city received close to 100 essays from students in first through 12th grade, and five judges ranked the essays based on a rubric provided by the city.
There were four grade level categories for this year’s winners:
Elementary Division, Grades 1-3:
-1st Place: Grace A. Zodiacal, a third grade from Spangler
-2nd Place: Surabhi Kar, a third grader from Pomeroy
-3rd Place: Gerard Caronongan, a first grader from Burnett
Elementary Division, Grades 4-6:
-1st Place: Anjali Nair, a sixth grader from Curtner
-2nd Place: Tanvi Sudireddy, a fourth grader from Sinnott
-3rd Place: Shreya Athur, a fourth grader from Curtner
Middle School Division:
-2nd Place: Alannis Guerrero, an eighth grader from Russell
-3rd Place: Leila Phillips, an eighth grader from Russell
High School Division:
-1st Place: Yugam Satija, a ninth grader from Milpitas High School
-2nd Place: Nathan Thai, a 10th grader from Milpitas High School
Superintendent Jordan shared a tribute PowerPoint slideshow in honor of Board Vice President Danny Lau, who passed away on March 20 following a serious illness: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8c-7YPZM4JwRUtvbnJ2UFZhUUk/view. Following the presentation, she asked attendees to pause for a moment of silence “for our friend and leader Danny Lau.” Trustees and cabinet members shared their memories about Danny Lau, emphasizing his endless compassion for Milpitas Unified School District employees and families, and his tireless work to try and meet everyone’s needs. |
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Members of the Executive Cabinet will have recent significant information to present to the Governing Board on topics that are not on the agenda. Reports are limited to 3 minutes each.
-Business Services
-Learning and Development
-Human Relations
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Wendy Zhang, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, reminded attendees of the ribbon cutting at Randall last fall for the Family Resource Center. She said staff have been working with the center to order furniture and classroom supplies, and they are running the program well.
Norma Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Development, shared her happiness that Special Ed rising ninth graders usually walk from Russell Middle School to Milpitas High School to get acquainted with the campus. A request was made about why this doesn’t happen for Rancho students for a transition. Both sets of eighth graders got acquainted to the campus and spent a day there, which was well received. She added that the Dual Language Immersion team that is meeting on a monthly basis to create the master plan met on March 20 and the plan is written to the fourth chapter. She invited members of the board to come to the next meeting 3-6 p.m. April 24, with representatives from middle and high school. They are getting ready to present the final master plan in May.
Dr. Sheila Murphy-Brewer, Executive Director of Human Relations, gave a brief update on recruiting. She said over 20 administrators attended the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recruitment fair on Saturday. Three Special Ed teachers accepted offers, two pending, and potential candidates that were offered but some of the people knew that they were in high demand and wanted to play the field. In addition, Cal Hills is doing a third round of interviews with two teachers visiting their site March 29 and a high school biology and chemistry teacher accepted earlier that day. |
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BACKGROUND: Milpitas Unified School District uses i-Ready as the benchmark tool to monitor student academic achievement. This tool measures both student academic performance and growth towards meeting the MUSD target of 1.5 years growth in Reading and Mathematics. Students in grades K-8 take a total of 3 benchmarks. In this report, we will highlight Growth and Performance in both English language arts and Math. The growth report shows the students’ progress towards attaining the MUSD target of 1.5 years growth. Growth acceleration leads to closing the gap and achieving grade level proficiencies. The Performance report highlights the percentage of students who have already achieved on or above grade level proficiencies.
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Report is provided for information only.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development Raquel Kusunoki
Director, Elementary Education, Learning & Development
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Raquel Kusunoki, Director of Learning & Development, gave an update on the benchmark system and how schools are doing in terms of the progress of meeting benchmarks. She opened by stating the data does show good progress for MUSD students, and that she would share the data from the last three years which would allow the District to prepare for what has happened and what might be coming up at the end of the school year.
The two things we want to look at when we measure student learning is progress and performing, she said, progress being how they’re learning from one point in time to another and performing being how they’re measuring learning against grade level standards. She said the students are growing for both English language arts (ELA) and math.
Raquel shared her enthusiasm digging deep into the data, moving away from the average. She shares a diagram of those students who are on grade level in ELA and math. The data is further broken down by grade levels and subgroups, showing patterns of incremental growth in many groups and where targeted areas of focus are for the future.
Based on data readings, Raquel noted a need to focus on early literacy and early intervention. Part of that is creating a summer program that Mr. Barnes will discuss later in the agenda. In that program, students who are two or more years behind and one or less years behind will receive a literacy or SEAL intervention based on their individual needs.
She shared some of her own reflections, including a strength being Milpitas UNIFIED and thinking about how we can use that to our advantage. Such as sharing best practices across the district and using that as a leverage to bridge schools, especially from elementary to middle to high school. She also shared the significance of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), intervention during school hours to better support the student needs by moving away from sending them to summer school. She said the most important tool is access to real-time data. In thinking about areas for improvement, she said what is really needed is calibration in what is it for and how it’s being utilized, and is it being implemented with fidelity. She shared the need to move away from I taught it to did the student learn it? The other piece is common core, and needing to get deeper into that understanding across all grade levels.
Trustee Jung shared his thanks for the trend data, what is what he’s been asking for more information about. He asked about the targeted growth, and what they mean to which Raquel explained the more aggressive targets.
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MUSD K-8 Student Progress and Performance
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BACKGROUND: Calaveras Hills High School is proud to present the creation of two additional programs to offer our students alternative pathways toward college and career readiness. This presentation will outline the creation of an Engineering pathway program and the career opportunities students have been exposed to through the Cal Hills and NextFlex partnership.
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Report is provided for information only. |
There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriquez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development Gregory Barnes
Director of Secondary Education, Learning & Development Carl Stice and Karissa Scott
Principal and Assistant Principal, Calaveras Hills High School.
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Calaveras Hills High School Principal Carl Stice and Assistant Principal Karisa Scott presented the creation of two additional programs to offer their students alternative pathways toward college and career readiness. Carl said 10 students have participated in Silicon Valley Career Technical Engineering (SCVTE), with participation growing from previous years. Nine of them have created credits and are on their way to receiving a certification or have already received on. He added the need for an on-class alternative, which is talked about later on in the presentation. Rather than duplicating SVCTE, Carl shared the need to create a unique opportunity through Engineering.
He added there are currently four students concurrently enrolled and taking business courses at San Jose City College’s extension campus in Milpitas. He credits the success of Cal Hill’s students to the Out to Lunch program, dedicated teachers, administration, supportive services, and the Board.
The presentation outlined the creation of an Engineering pathway program and the career opportunities students have been exposed to through the Cal Hills and NextFlex partnership, led by Sridaya Mandyam-Komar, engineering and math teacher: http://www.musd.org/district-news/cal-hills-students-engineer-endless-possibilities-for-their-future-with-program
Student Tavia shared her first-hand experience of the NextFlex project, which included conceptualizing Alz Glasses, a two-product design including a patch that pairs with an optical headset (glasses), which would allow people with Alzheimers to receive meal and medication reminders, facial recognition, and become stable during the distress that often arises with the medical condition.
Superintendent Jordan shared her love of Tavia wanting to be a model for other children, need to give back to the community, and share this is the reason why this program is so important, along with those involved who supported it. |
CTE Pathways Presentation
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BACKGROUND: Milpitas Unified School District is continuing summer school opportunities for students. The district will offer one additional program this summer in the form of providing academic math support for students just below proficiency levels.
Other programs offered this summer include ESY, SEAL Summer Bridge, ELD, Middle School and High School academic classes, as well as the early reading intervention class for in-coming 3rd graders. The High School academic program will once again be organized into two three week semester sessions. As it did last year, the change will allow students the flexibility to recover semester credits for two classes, or a full year’s credit recovery for a single class.
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Listen to the presentation and ask questions.
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Estimated Budget is $318,755.20
STAFF:
Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development Greg Barnes
Director of Secondary Education, Learning & Development
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Gregory Barnes, Director of Secondary Education, shared the plans that MUSD has for the 2017 summer school program. For the benefit of new board members and to set context, he also reviewed last year’s program and participation statistics. The program is divided into three categories: elementary, middle, and high school.
Last year, the elementary enrichment program ran through the Adult School and served approximately 300 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The ESY program, which works with our lowest extraordinary kids in our Special Education program, served 150 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition, there was a reading intervention program for third graders, which is the rethinking of a program that run two years prior. This year, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and i-Ready data will allow elementary sites to identify the students they want to recommend for that reading intervention program. Venus Cenizal runs Summer Bridge, a program for professional development for SEAL teachers with along with students have been a part of that program in TK-3rd grade. The middle school programming normally focuses on ELA and math as an intervention. Last year, there was the extended opportunity to offer an ELD program for students, and a full-time counselor at the middle school. For the high school program, they work with ninth through 11th graders, priority given to juniors as they head into their seniors, and there is the ESY and ELD programs at that level as well. One of the changes made at that level was the restructuring of two, three-week semester sessions, allowing a student to take a three-week first semester course and a three-week second semester course to recover one full year of credit.
Greg briefly described how they plan to extend summer academic enrichment opportunities for students this year, which includes a Valdez math class, targeting students who might fall into the newly met category and also work with foster youth and more underrepresented youth. They are also moving to a similar program for seventh- and eighth-grade math called Elevate, targeting students who are just below proficiency. |
2017 Summer School Budget
Summer School Report
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At the March 14 Board Meeting, Board President Daniel Bobay requested the Board Scholarship item be placed on the following meeting's agenda as a discussion item. During the discussion, criteria for the scholarship will addressed along with potential opportunities.
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Discuss potential scholarship opportunities for students, including criteria. |
Have a scholarship in music as a way to honor Danny Lau and also continue the tradition of the scholarship that was started by the board last year. Passed with a motion by Chris Norwood and a second by Hon Lien. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Board President Bobay explained last year there was a Board Scholarship, and this year he wanted the Board to consider focusing that scholarship on music appreciation and naming it in honor of Danny Lau.
Board Member Lien said she liked the idea, and asked what the commitment would be.
Superintendent Jordan said last year each Trustee donated a different amount, and some of the Board Members got donations from community members. This allowed them to provide two years of community college for one student and two years at an institute of higher learning for another student to do career tech, according to Superintendent Jordan.
Board Member Jung said he liked the criteria since Danny was a fan of the music program. He mentioned the Milpitas Community Educational Endowment is also putting together a scholarship, so he asked how this would be different. Board President Bobay said last year’s scholarship focused on Milpitas High and Cal Hills’ high school students.
Board Clerk Norwood interjected that he agreed with doing this in honor of Danny’s passion, and loves the idea of continuing the tradition of honoring all students in the community regardless of their background.
Cal Hills’ principal Carl Stice clarified questions about the scholarship, saying the criteria was post-secondary so the students had to be matriculating through community college or adult education and knew what they wanted to spend the money on. They had to write an essay about their plans about what they would spend the money on, sharing their personal story.
Trustees committed to the same amount of last year (later clarified as $200, not $250 each as originally stated). |
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BACKGROUND:
Board Vice President Danny Lau passed away on March 20 following a serious illness. In his six years on the Board, he was a beloved figure and integral part of the Milpitas Unified School District. Board President Daniel Bobay would like to discuss with Board Members ways to honor Mr. Lau. Ideas that have emerged include: -Coordinating a District-wide moment of silence across all school sites at a specific time and day. -Dedicating a bench at a site/program that Mr. Lau was actively involved with in the community. He was a firm supporter of the music program in Milpitas. -Planting a tree that blooms in the Spring (maybe a cherry blossom tree), which is located in approximately the same location of each/one school site, perhaps also with a plaque. -Landscaping the rose bushes area at each/one school site to a dedicated memorial area. |
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Discuss next steps in honoring Board Vice President Danny Lau, who passed away on March 20. |
Name the Spring Districtwide music festival in honor of Board Vice President Danny Lau, who passed away on March 20. Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Hon Lien. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Board President Bobay introduced the item about ways to honor Danny Lau, listing off the ideas shared in the board agenda. Trustees discussed Danny’s children’s home schools and where he was most involved to come up with ideas, asking for input from Cabinet and the Superintendent as well.
Superintendent Jordan mentioned sharing his name for consideration during the next meeting for the MUSD Naming Committee (consisting of parents and staff living in Milpitas) who are selecting six people for whom the following properties may be named: the new elementary school, the land on which the community college extension is located, and the family resource center at Randall.
Trustee Norwood mentioned the MUSD Spring Music Festival, held the week previously, to which Board Member Jung confirmed it is held yearly and recommended naming the festival in his name. Trustee Norwood shared this action truly honoring Danny and his passion. Other Board Members confirmed their interest in moving forward with the action as well. |
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BACKGROUND: Discuss the process for filling a Board vacancy. The Board may execute the outcome of the recent board selection for a vacancy conducted on January 3, 2017, confirmed by legal counsel after review of BP 9223 Filling Vacancy.
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Determine action to be taken for filling Board vacancy.
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Use the results from the January board vacancy to fill the open vacancy. Passed with a motion by Chris Norwood and a second by Robert Jung. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent
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| Superintendent Jordan shared that because the Board recently went through the process of filling a vacancy in January, legal counsel has confirmed the viability of using the results from that same recruiting process based on Board Policy. Amin Fazal, who scored second highest during the search, will be sworn in during the next Board Meeting on April 18. “On a personal note, Danny did have a say on who that person was,” she added. |
Board Policy Filling Vacancies on the Board
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Conduct a public hearing
Open the public hearing
Motion:_____ Second:_____ Action:_____
Close the public hearing
Motion:_____ Second:_____ Action:_____
Certify the Compensation Disclosure of CSEA Chapter 281 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Motion:_____ Second:_____ Action:_____
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BACKGROUND: Assembly Bill (AB) 1200 requires local education agencies to publicly disclose provisions of all collective bargaining agreements that impact the District’s General Fund. The provisions are applicable to both single and multi-year agreements where the contract has been reopened to determine compensation adjustments in a subsequent year. It is intended to ensure that the public is aware of the known costs associated with a proposed collective bargaining agreement before it becomes binding on the district. This information is to be certified by the Superintendent, the Chief Business Officer, and the Governing Board of the Milpitas Unified School District. The proposed agreement will be taken to the Governing Board on March 28, 2017 for approval. The certification needs to show that the costs incurred by the School District under this agreement can be met by the District for the fiscal year from 2016-17 to 2018-2019.
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Conduct a public hearing and certify the 2016-17 compensation disclosure of California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 281 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Open the public hearing Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Chris Norwood. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Close the public hearing Passed with a motion by Hon Lien and a second by Robert Jung. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Certify the Compensation Disclosure of CSEA Chapter 281 Collective Bargaining Agreement Passed with a motion by Chris Norwood and a second by Hon Lien. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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See attached information.
STAFF:
Wendy Zhang
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Linh Le, Director
Director, Business Services
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Wendy Zhang, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, explained AB1200 requires the District to disclose the financial impact once they reach the tentative agreement with the bargaining unit. So tonight they asked the Board to hold a public hearing first to publish the financial impact for the tentative agreement with CSEA. The negotiation is still going on, but this is for the compensation portion. The District is offering 2 percent ongoing, which in the current year is about $222,000 plus 1 percent off schedule, which is about $111,000 and a $100 cap increase for medical. They will also pay the longevity during the anniversary date. So the total cost is approximately $446,000 in year one and about $380,000 in year two and $393,000 in year three.
During the public hearing, Machelle Kessinger, Chapter President for Milpitas 281, said under agenda item 17E, it says the 2016-17 salary schedule shall reflect a 2 percent increase retro to July 1, 2017, but that should actually be July 1, 2016. |
AB 1200 2016-17 Collective Bargaining Disclosure-CSEA
Disclosure CSEA Compensation 85 CB Letter
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Motion:_____ Second:_____ Action:______ |
BACKGROUND: On March 13, 2017 negotiations regarding compensation were concluded between the District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 281 on its re-opener for the current contract dated July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 CSEA, Chapter 281 unit members ratified the Tentative Agreement between MUSD and CSEA for compensation. The Tentative Agreement is being presented to the Board for its consideration and approval. The language of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement remains the same except for specific articles which are still in the process of being negotiated. The 2016-2017 salary schedule shall reflect a two percent (2%) increase retroactive to July 1, 2017. In addition, members shall receive a one-time off the schedule payment equal to one percent (1%) of their salary as reflected in their placement on the 2016-2017 salary schedule prior to the application of the two percent increase noted above. Recognition for years of service in the District (Longevity) salary increases will now be given upon the anniversary date of the years of service not upon completion of that year. The amounts did not change but when the employee would receive the salary increase has changed. Effective January 1, 2017, the District’s maximum contribution to each full-time classified employee’s health insurance cost shall be at the rate of $920.87 per month (this is a $100 increase per month) and pro-rated for part-time employees. This increase shall be effective as of January 1, 2017.
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Approve the proposed Tentative Agreement between the Milpitas Unified School District and CSEA, Chapter 281, for the 2016-17 school year.
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Approve the proposed Tentative Agreement between the Milpitas Unified School District and CSEA, Chapter 281, for the 2016-17 school year.
Passed with a motion by Hon Lien and a second by Chris Norwood. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Increase of $446,726 for 2016-2017 as follows:
2% salary increase: 222,778.00 1% off schedule salary increase: 111,389.00 Statutory benefits: 78,765.00 Medical cap increase: 33,795.00 $446,726.00
STAFF:
Sheila Murphy-Brewer
Executive Director, Human Relations
Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley
Director, Human Relations
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Superintendent Jordan pointed out that the tentative agreement that was signed is correct, showing the correct retroactive date as July 1, 2016, as originally questioned. It’s the summary agenda that there is the incorrect year.
She added this is the action item to approve the tentative agreement between the district and CSEA Chapter 281. The chapter ratified the agreement on March 21, and it’s 2 percent salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2016 and 1 percent off-schedule salary for the 2016-17 salary schedule, and a $100 increase to the health and medical cap for all employees, and pro-rated for part-time employees and the longevity date would be at the beginning of the longevity year instead of the end. |
Tentative Agreement
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BACKGROUND: The Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) has over 12,000 students, enrolled in a total of 14 MUSD Schools, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Milpitas Office of Emergency Services (OES), along with the Santa Clara County Emergency Manager’s Association
(SCCEMA), recognizes the necessity to assist schools in preparation for emergency events, including early alert warning systems. Milpitas OES is proposing to provide each school within MUSD with one National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Radio.
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Accept the donation of one National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Radio to each school site from the Santa Clara County Emergency Manager's Association (SCCEMA) and Milpitas Office of Emergency Services.
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Accept the donation of one National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Radio to each school site from the Santa Clara County Emergency Manager's Association (SCCEMA) and Milpitas Office of Emergency Services.
Passed with a motion by Chris Norwood and a second by Robert Jung. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent |
| Toni Charlop, Office of Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Milpitas, shared the Santa Clara County Emergency Manager’s Association and Milpitas Office of Emergency Services’ objectives is to prepare city and residents for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. As instructed through funding priorities with the offices, they are donating a National Oceanic and Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Radio to each school site in the District. She passed the radios around and said, once approved, she would make arrangements to get them out to the sites. |
3.20.17 SCCEMA and OES donation
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BACKGROUND:
Adult Education is a vital community resource, providing training in English as a Second Language, high school diplomas, High School Equivalency preparation, and classes for parents, short term career training courses and a wide variety of personal enrichment classes that add to the cultural and civic pride of Milpitas.
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In recognition of these outstanding contributions to the community by the Milpitas Adult Education Program and Adult Education across the State, it is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 2017.29 declaring Adult Education Week in the Milpitas Unified School District during the week of April 2 – 8, 2017.
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Approve Resolution 2017.29 declaring the week of April 2-8, 2017 Adult Education Week Passed with a motion by Chris Norwood and a second by Robert Jung. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent Usha Narayanan
Principal, Milpitas Adult Education Programs
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| Superintendent Jordan said that these type of recognitions are her favorite, especially because everyone in Milpitas Unified is a learner and every learner is a part of who we are. Board Clerk Chris Norwood read the resolution into record. The resolution summarized that Adult Education is a vital community resource, providing training in English as a Second Language, high school diplomas, High School Equivalency preparation, and classes for parents, short term career training courses and a wide variety of personal enrichment classes that add to the cultural and civic pride of Milpitas. |
Adult Ed Week 4/2 - 4/8/2017
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BACKGROUND:
Volunteers play a key role in our school system. Volunteering is central to the American character and is a fundamental expression of responsible citizenship. The proposed Resolution recognizes our proud legacy of volunteer service and recognizes our volunteers for their invaluable contributions to the community and our schools. The School District will follow up on this resolution by honoring our school volunteers of the year during the April 18, 2017 meeting. |
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Approve Resolution 2017.30 declaring the week of April 17-21, 2017 as Public School Volunteers Week in Milpitas Unified School District. |
Approve Resolution 2017.30 declaring the week of April 17-21, 2017 as Public School Volunteers Week in Milpitas Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Chris Norwood. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF:
Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent |
Superintendent Jordan said that the week of April 17-21 is being declared as Public Schools Volunteer week because we won’t have another Board Meeting until April 18. And on the night of April 18, the District will recognize the volunteers throughout all of our school system.
Board Member Jung read the resolution into record. The resolution summarized that volunteering is central to the American character and is a fundamental expression of responsible citizenship. The Resolution recognizes our proud legacy of volunteer service and recognizes our volunteers for their invaluable contributions to the community and our schools. |
Resolution 2017.30 - Public School Volunteers Week
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BACKGROUND: Board Policy 0410 needs to be revised to reflect NEW LAW (AB 30, 2015). A summary from California School Boards Association (CSBA) is included below. Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 30, 2015) which, effective January 1, 2017, prohibits the use of any racially derogatory or discriminatory school or athletic team name, mascot, or nickname. Policy also adds language regarding the use of uniform complaint procedures to investigate and resolve any allegation of unlawful discrimination, expands the means by which notice of the district's nondiscrimination policy will be distributed, reflects NEW LAW (SB 1375, 2016) which requires districts to post specified information regarding Title IX on their web site by July 1, 2017, and adds the district's responsibility to make its web site accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Review and adopt revised Board Policy 0410 – Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities
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Inclusively review and adopt the revised Board Policies detailed in items 17.I through 17.N Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Hon Lien. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development
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| Superintendent Jordan interjected that agenda items 17I to N are all revisions of existing Board Policies through suggestions received by the California School Boards Association every three to six months, based on new laws that have implemented. So if the Board Policy falls under their prevue, they looked at it and then determined which of the recommended revisions they wanted to suggestion. They are all coming forward as readings and adoptions, unless the Board wants to offer revisions. In the future, they will be rolled up into one action item, and given to Board Members ahead of time for review. |
BP 0410 With CSBA Additions
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BACKGROUND: Board Policy 4151/4251/4351 needs to be revised to reflect a recommendation from CSBA. A summary from the California School Boards Association (CSBA) is attached below.
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Conduct one reading and adopt the proposed revision to existing Board Policies BPs 4151/4251/4351 Employee Compensation.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF:
Linh Le
Director, Business Services
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BP 4151, 4251, 4351 with CSBA additions
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BACKGROUND: Board Policy 0420.41 needs to be revised to reflect a recommendation from CSBA and NEW LAW (SB828, 2016). A summary from California School Boards Association (CSBA) is included below. Policy updated to reflect a recommendation in the 2016 edition of CSBA's Charter Schools: A Guide for Governance Teams that the district not appoint a representative to serve on the board of directors of a nonprofit public benefit corporation that operates a charter school, but rather implement other means of fulfilling its oversight responsibilities. Section on "Monitoring Charter School Performance" updated to delete references to the Academic Performance Index and federal measure of Adequate Yearly Progress, and to reflect NEW LAW (SB 828, 2016) which requires charter schools to submit an annual update of their local control and accountability plan. Policy also revised to reflect the Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95) which provides for a new system of school support and improvement for Title I schools, including charter schools, beginning in the 2017-18 school year.
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Review and adopt revised Board Policy 0420.41 – Charter School Oversight
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development
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BP 042041 With CSBA Additions
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BACKGROUND: Board Policy 6142.4 needs to be revised to reflect a recommendation from CSBA. A summary from California School Boards Association (CSBA) is included below. Policy updated to emphasize the academic benefits of service learning or community service classes, reflect the inclusion of service learning in the History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools adopted by the State Board of Education in July 2016, reflect the elimination of state and federal sources of funding for service learning, and delete material on the development of a plan for service learning.
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Review and adopt revised Board Policy 6142.4 - Service Learning/Community Service Classes
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development
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BP 61424 With CSBA Additions
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BACKGROUND: Board Policy 6142.94 needs to be revised to reflect a recommendation from CSBA. A summary from California School Boards Association (CSBA) is included below. Policy updated to reflect key concepts in the History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools adopted by the State Board of Education in July 2016, including, but not limited to, a new emphasis on developing student's literacy skills within the context of history-social science instruction. Policy also reflects law that encourages the use of personal testimony through oral history, videos, or other multimedia formats and establishes requirements for personal testimony provided through oral histories.
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Conduct one reading and adopt the proposed revision to existing Board Policy BP 6142.94 History-Social Science Instruction.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF:
Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development
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BP 614294 With CSBA Additions
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BACKGROUND: Board Policy 6173 needs to be revised to reflect a recommendation from CSBA and NEW LAW (SB 1068, 2016). A summary from California School Boards Association (CSBA) is included below. Policy, regulation, and exhibits updated to reflect the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95), as well as updated U.S. Department of Education non-regulatory guidance. Policy includes new material on the designation of a district liaison for homeless children and youth, identification of homeless students, confidentiality of student records containing information about a homeless student's living situation, and coordination of services with other entities. Policy also reflects new mandate to adopt policy to ensure participation by district liaisons and other appropriate staff in professional development and other technical assistance activities, and NEW LAW (SB 1068, 2016) which requires the California Department of Education (CDE) to provide specified informational and training materials to district liaisons. Regulation revises the definitions of "homeless student" and "school of origin," revises the duties of the district liaison, reflects requirement to provide the district liaison's contact information to the CDE and other specified persons, provides that a homeless student will be immediately enrolled even if he/she misses application or enrollment deadlines, and revises the content of the written explanation of the district's decision related to eligibility, school selection, or enrollment. Exhibits updated to revise the content of the district's explanation of its decision(s) related to eligibility, school selection, or enrollment and to revise the dispute form for use by parents/guardians who choose to appeal the district's decision.
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Review and adopt revised Board Policy 6173 Education for Homeless Children. |
There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development |
BP 6173 with CSBA additions
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Consent items are considered routine and will be acted upon by the Board in one motion. There is no discussion on these items prior to the motion unless members of the Board, staff, or public request that specific items be tabled, or removed for discussion or correction.
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Approve all Consent Items, with the exception of item 18B Passed with a motion by Robert Jung and a second by Chris Norwood. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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Approve the Purchase Order Report of March 28, 2017 Passed with a motion by Hon Lien and a second by Chris Norwood. |
Yes Dan Bobay.
Yes Robert Jung.
Yes Hon Lien.
Yes Chris Norwood.
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| Board Member Lien asked about Purchase Order number 721726 for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in the amount of $34,000. Norma Rodriguez explained this is to cover the induction for special ed teachers because our accreditation only serves general ed, and the contract came to the board for the new teacher center in Santa Cruz. This will serve a total of four teachers at a rate of $2,000 because MUSD has an in-house coach and the remaining five were paid a total of $5,200 because they are providing a coach for the individuals; a total of nine teachers who needed to clear their credential since they are in year four and have five years to clear it. |
3.28.17 Purchase Order Report
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Board member Danny Lau was absent from the January 24, 2017, February 14, 2017, February 28, 2017, and March 14, 2017 Board meetings due to a serious illness.
Education Code Section 35120 (c ) states that, “ A member may be paid for any meeting when absent if the Board by resolution, duly adopted and included in its minutes, finds that at the time of the meeting he or she is performing services outside the meeting for the school district or districts, he or she was ill or on jury duty, or the absence was due to a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board.”
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Adopt Resolution 2017.31 excusing Board member Lau's absence from the January 24, 2017, February 14, 2017, February 28, 2017, and March 14, 2017 Board of Education meetings due to a serious illness. |
STAFF: Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent
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Resolution 2017.31 Danny Lau Absences
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BACKGROUND: The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring the District to provide and enforce a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A SWPPP identifies all potential sources of pollution which may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of storm water discharged from the construction site. Prior to the start of construction, the District is required to have a SWPPP in place. Kaz & Associates Environmental Service has submitted a SWPPP consultant proposal to guarantee compliance with the State Construction general permit (order #2009-0009-DWQ) and to provide oversight during construction. Kaz & Associates’ work, with Padre & Associates, on the remediation of the soil will benefit the district with their existing knowledge of the project. The Construction Manager has reviewed the proposal to ensure fair pricing.
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Approve Kaz & Associates’ proposal for an Environmental Service SWPPP consultant at the McCandless site.
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$16,600 from Developer Fee Fund 250
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STAFF:
Wendy Zhang
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Joe Flatley
Director, Facilities Modernization
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Kaz & Associates SWPPP Proposal
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As discussed at the Board Meeting on January 11, 2017, Technology Services has put out a bid for new network equipment for the district. The department has evaluated nine bids; CDWG scored the highest on the standard bid evaluation criteria rubric consisting of price (40%), experience/qualifications (30%), accuracy of bid (25%), and contingency costs (5%). The original estimate presented prior to the bid (equipment + bid/E-Rate consulting) was $3,503,930. After E-Rate eligible discounts, the amount was estimated to be $2,745,055 ($2,726,555 equipment + $18,500 consulting).
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The district's networking equipment (most switches) are more than nine years old and the majority of the equipment is at end-of-life, meaning there is no longer support for that equipment (e.g. parts, software, or maintenance support). The network is vital for technology across the district and in the classroom. The district needs to replace the current network equipment to make sure our technology remains current and reliable.
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Approve the contract with CDWG to upgrade the district’s network equipment. We recommend the board to approve the contract with CDWG for upgrade of the district network equipment.
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Before E-Rate: The price of the equipment will be $978,188 with a contingency (add-on equipment if necessary) of $48,909. After E-Rate: E-Rate is 50 percent. Our estimate after E-Rate is $513,548. This cost includes all edge switches and wireless access points required to support teaching, learning, and operations. Technology Services staff will project manage, design, configure, install, test, and verify all network hardware and software.
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BACKGROUND: San Jose State University wishes to establish a partnership with Milpitas Unified School District to host students in field education, service learning, internships, research, and other forms of community engagement. To become a partner, a University Organization Agreement (UOA) is required.
The student will be assigned to practice counseling through the Human Relations Office. Under the direct supervision and instruction of the site counselors and administrators, the counseling students will be provided counseling experience and training through practicing counseling in our schools and classes. The agreement would be in effect as follows:
San Jose State University: Five-year period beginning with the date of execution of this agreement.
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Approve the University Organization Agreement between San Jose State University and Milpitas Unified School District. |
There is no financial impact.
STAFF: Sheila Murphy-Brewer
Executive Director, Human Relations Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley
Director, Human Relations
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SJSU - University-Organization Agreement (UOA)
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| BACKGROUND: At its meeting on June 14, 2016 the Board considered staff recommendations based on input gathered from staff and parents through the school calendar adoption process. At that meeting the Board adopted the school calendars for 2017-18 and 2018-19, approving the addition of Indigenous People’s Day as a non-school day. It was not the Board’s intent to impact the classified and management calendars by effecting a change in work year for either of these groups. This day is recognized as a non-work day as with the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. October 9, 2017 and October 8, 2018 are the dates for this non-work day. 2017-18 School Calendar 2018-19 School Calendar
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| Make a motion to recognize the dates of October 9, 2017 and October 8, 2017 as non-work days for District staff.
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There is no financial impact.
STAFF:
Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent
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2017-18 School Calendar
2018-19 school calendar
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BACKGROUND: The revised job description for Lead Mechanic was approved at the February 28, 2017 Board of Education meeting. During the final review, a change in the "Reports to:" was missed. It was brought to our attention that the supervisor was listed as Director of MOT, however it should have read Operations Supervisor. The corrected version is being sent back to the Board of Education for final approval.
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Approve the recommended revised job description as indicated on the attached draft. |
There is no financial impact.
STAFF:
Sheila Murphy-Brewer
Executive Director, Human Relations
Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley
Director, Human Relations
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Journeyman Diesel Mechanic-Lead Job Description
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BACKGROUND: The District had a formal classroom furniture bid process in October 2013. Items were awarded in December 2013 and April 2014. The contract included the option to be extended for four additional one-year increments, for a total of five years. The item discount remains the same, but the installation costs have increased 0.5%-2.5%. The contract was renewed last year and staff requests to renew the contract again for its fourth year.
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Renew awarded Bid 14.1 with One Workplace for school furniture, to expire December 9, 2017 and April 14, 2018.
STAFF:
Wendy Zhang
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Kelly Ng
Purchasing/Contracts/Bond Budget Manager
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OWP Discounts
OWP Pricing Matrix
OWP Renewal Proposal
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BACKGROUND: On March 14, 2017, the Board approved Resolution 2017.27, authorizing district staff to apply for state funding for future modernization and/or new construction. Jack Schreder & Associates has worked with our District to complete and update eligibility for the new elementary school. Jack Schreder & Associates will assist our District with establishing timelines, completing applications for funding and then following through to approval and release of funds.
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Approve the proposal from Jack Schreder & Associates, Inc. to provide consulting services for school facility program applications.
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$10,150 from Developer Fee Fund 250
STAFF: Wendy Zhang
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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Jack Schreder's Proposal
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BACKGROUND: Update: Milpitas Unified School District has been awarded a second round of California Department of Education through the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) for a total award amount of $828,213.00 over a two year period. This consent item brings to the Boards attention the additional funds awarded and subsequent plans to improve lab facilities use at MHS, including the re-imagining of classroom and shared storage space.
CTEIG funds are designed to enable pupils to transition to postsecondary educational programs that lead to a career pathway or attain employment upon graduation from high school. This award agreement begins July 1, 2015 and remains in effect until June 30, 2018.
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Approve the new grant award amount in the amount of $828,213.00. Ask questions regarding capital outlay plans.
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Awards: Total: $828,213.00 ($680,632.00 + $147,581.00)
STAFF: Norma Rodriguez
Assistant Superintendent, Learning & Development Gregory Barnes
Director of Secondary Education, Learning & Development Andrea Hutchison
California Partnership Academies, CTE Lead
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CTEIG-1
CTEIG-2
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BACKGROUND: On November 15, 2016, the Board awarded American Modular System (AMS) the construction, delivery, and installation of two storage portables. Included in the proposal from AMS were four options that staff chose not to recommend to the Board for approval. One of the options was for the construction of concrete foundations. At that time staff did not realize that the proposed price for that option represented good value for the district.
After further discussion with the construction manager, staff would like to add the option for concrete foundations to American Modular System’s original contract. According to the construction manager, the proposed pricing for this work is fair and reasonable. In addition, AMS specializes in building concrete foundations for their structures. The total cost for this option is $24,960 for two portable foundations, which would bring the total cost of the contract to $123,560.
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Approve the concrete foundations as additional scope to American Modular System’s contract.
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$24,960 from Bond fund 211
STAFF:
Wendy Zhang
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Joe Flatley
Director, Facilities Modernization
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AMS Proposal MHS Physical Education Storage Containers
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BACKGROUND: In May 2002, the District entered into a five-year lease agreement with Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC to add a cellular antenna on top of Rose Elementary School's multiuse room. The contract includes a clause to extend the lease five years for three additional times. T-Mobile obtained the lease and requests to extend it for the last five years of the agreement.
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Extend the cellular antenna lease with T-Mobile from June 24, 2017 to June 23, 2022.
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Additional revenue of approximately $35,816/year
STAFF:
Kelly Ng
Purchasing/Contracts/Bond Budget Manager
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Rose Lease
T-Mobile extension request
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BACKGROUND: On March 14, 2017 the Board authorized staff to apply for state funding for future modernization and/or new construction. Staff would like to appoint the Superintendent as the representative and the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services as the alternate to be authorized and directed to file, on behalf of the District.
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Approve Resolution 2017.28 authorizing the designation of District staff to file application(s) for school facility grants.
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STAFF:
Wendy Zhang
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Joe Flatley
Director, Facilities Modernization
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Resolution 2017.28
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Milpitas High School - 15 students and three adults from Milpitas High School will attend the Science Olympiad State Competition at CSU Stanislaus in Turlock on April 1, 2017, returning that same day. The group will either take private vehicles (indicated in the paperwork here) or a charter bus from West Valley Charter (the group is still waiting on a quote). The team just found out about advancing to the state tournarment on March 18. Given the circumstances, the Superintendent's Office is making an exception to the 30-day rule. Burnett Elementary School - 28 students and 20 adults from Burnett Elementary School will visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium on April 4, 2017, returning that same day. The group will use a chartered bus from First Student with Rose Elementary School. Rose Elementary School - Eight students and five adults from Rose Elementary School will visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium on April 4, 2017, returning that same day. The group will use a chartered bus from First Student with Burnett Elementary School.
Milpitas High School - 50 students and two adults from Milpitas High School will take a college tour of San Francisco State University on April 18, 2017, returning that same day. The group will use a chartered bus from Fremont Unified School District. Curtner Elementary School - 96 students and 24 adults from Curtner Elementary School will visit the California Academy of Sciences on May 18, 2017, returning that same day. The group will use a chartered bus from First Student.
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This part of the agenda provides School Board members the opportunity to report on their activities as elected representatives. School Board members may request the placement of items in future Board agenda, relay information from the community, or request information from staff. The student Board representative reports on school and student activities.
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Board Member Jung made a Board request for the May 9 meeting to do a presentation in honor of Milpitas High School students who participated in the MCEE Building Foundation’s Tutoring Program. For his report, he recognized Russell and Burnett schools for hosting his tour of their campus. He attended the Nextflex presentations from Cal Hills, Sinnott PTA meeting, Milpitas PTSA meeting, CBAC meeting, District concert, drove part of the jazz band to the Santa Cruz jazz festival, participated in the Milpitas Values Youth effort, attended Rotary to speak about MCEE, started training on governance last weekend, attended the Latino Achievement Awards Ceremony, and the Dr. Seuss event at Pomeroy.
Board Member Lien visited Adult Ed at Ayer, dropped by Cal Hills and attended the Masters in Governance classes in Burlingame.
Board Clerk Norwood said he attended the reception hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group with Tom Torlakson and District leaders in the community, Masters in Governance classes with fellow Board Members, and read “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” at Pomeroy in honor of Dr. Seuss.
Board President Bobay said he read “The Cat in the Hat” at Pomeroy in honor of Dr. Seuss in addition to finishing up the Masters in Governance classes, and other activities. |
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April 18, 2017 - Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting - 1331 East Calaveras Blvd., Board Room, Bldg. 500 May 9, 2017 - Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting - 1331 East Calaveras Blvd., Board Room, Bldg. 500
May 23, 2017 - Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting - 1331 East Calaveras Blvd., Board Room, Bldg. 500
June 13, 2017 - Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting - Milpitas High School theater, 1285 Escuela Parkway
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Board President Bobay asked Superintendent Jordan to bring back school assignment and committee lists next Board Meeting so that can be updated following the swearing in of new Board Member Amin Fazal.
Board Members Norwood and Lien said they won’t be able to attend Danny’s service due to previous family commitments. |
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| The Board Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. |
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| Individuals who require special accommodation should contact the Superintendent’s Office at (408) 635-2600 ext 6013 at least two business days before the meeting date.
All disclosable public records related to an agenda item for discussion in open session of a regular meeting of the Board of Education and distributed to all or majority of the Board members less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, shall be made available for public inspection at the same time the writing is distributed to all or majority of the Board members. Any such writings will be made available for public inspection during business hours in the Superintendent’s Office Bldg. 100, 1331 East Calaveras Blvd., between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Barring technical difficulties, such writings will also be posted on the District’s web site at www.musd.org. |
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| Present | Dan Bobay |
| Present | Robert Jung |
| Present | Hon Lien |
| Present | Chris Norwood |
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