The Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. before the Board Recesses to Closed Session.  The Regular Meeting will convene by 7:30 p.m. 

Persons wishing to address the Board should fill out a green speaker card.  Cards turned in by 5:45 p.m. will be given priority. Speakers will be randomly selected based on topic and position, with BUSD students generally given priority. Public Testimony is limited to 15 minutes with a 3-minute limit per speaker per topic although the time allotted per speaker may be reduced to 2 minutes at the discretion of the President. 

The Board may recess into Closed Session before or after the public meeting under the authority of the Brown Act (including but not limited to Government Code section 54954.5, 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, 54957.6, as well as Education Code section 35146).  Under Government Code section 54954.3, members of the public may address the board on an item on the Closed Session agenda, before Closed Session.

Persons wishing to address the Board should fill out a green speaker card.  Cards turned in by 7:15 p.m. will be given priority.        

Speakers will be randomly selected based on topic and position, with BUSD students generally given priority.  Public Testimony is limited to 30 minutes with a 3-minute limit per speaker per topic although the time allotted per speaker may be reduced to 2 minutes at the discretion of the President. 

Board members and the Superintendent are given the opportunity to address any issue.  

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 

TO:          Brent Stephens, Ed.D., Superintendent
FROM:     Samantha Tobias-Espinosa, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
DATE:       September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:      Approval of Human Resources Reports

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On a regular basis, staff presents Human Resources Reports listing employment actions for the Board to approve officially. Please refer to attached reports for details.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:              Brent Stephens, Ed. D., Superintendent
FROM:        Pauline Follansbee, Asst. Superintendent of Business Services
DATE:          September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:   Approval of Contracts/Purchase Orders for Services Contracts

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The District contracts with consultants or independent contractors who can provide valuable and necessary specialized services not normally required on a continuing basis. The following contract services are requested. Expenditures are within budget.

1. West Alameda County Conference (WACC), to provide officiating for Berkeley High School athletics for the period from 8/26/19 – 6/30/20. The cost will not exceed $13,404.76. To be paid from General Fund. Requested by Erin Schweng.
2. Renaissance Learning to provide Star 360 license subscription renewal and services for the district’s elementary schools for the 2019-20SY. The cost will not exceed $63,848.36. To be paid from General Fund. Requested by Neil Smith.
3. Wind & Brass to provide repairs of brass and wind instruments for VAPA Department for the period from 8/26/19 - 6/30/20. The cost will not exceed $20,000. To be paid from BSEP Fund. Requested by Peter Gidlund.
4. Lifelong Medical Care to provide staff, implementation and oversight of the Super Science Saturdays program 10/1/19 - 3/30/20.  The cost will not exceed $39,100.  To be paid from LCAP funds.  Requested by Neil Smith.
5. UC Regents Principal Leadership Institute to provide coaching to various BUSD staff members from 9/1/19 - 6/30/20.  The cost will not exceed $52,950.  $42,350 to be paid from Title IIA funds, the balance from General Fund.  Requested by Neil Smith.
6. Berkeley Chess School to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Jefferson and Cragmont Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $27,960. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
7. Birgit Gehrt to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Cragmont, Emerson, and Jefferson Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $24,459. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
8. Classroom Matters to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Jefferson and Malcolm X Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $21,752. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.  
9. Cooking Round the World to provide afterschool enrichment classes at BAM, Jefferson, and Malcolm X Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $28,664. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
10. Eileen DeVaney to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Jefferson and Malcolm X Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $11,660. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
11. Firecracker Math to provide after school enrichment classes at Cragmont and Sylvia Mendez Elementary Schools and King and Willard Middle Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $27,350. To be paid from PTA Donations and LEARNS parent fees. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
12. Holden Bussey to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Emerson Elementary School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $14,600. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
13. Kala Art Institute to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Emerson Elementary School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $10,010. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
14. Kicksmart LLC to provide afterschool enrichment classes at BAM and Cragmont Elementary Schools for the period from 9/2/19 – 6/15/20. The cost will not exceed $14,830. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
15. Larry Snyder to provide after school enrichment classes at BAM, Emerson, and Sylvia Mendez Elementary Schools and Willard Middle School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $12,745. To be paid from PTA Donations and LEARNS parent fees. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
16. Laurel Watanabe to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Jefferson Elementary School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $17,200. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
17. Maria Paul to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Malcolm X Elementary School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $10,164. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
18. Nexplore USA to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Willard Middle School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $23,715. To be paid from LEARNS parent fees. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
19. Nitzan Yerovam to provide afterschool enrichment classes at BAM, Cragmont, and Malcolm X Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $22,820. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen. 
20. Play-Well TEKnologies to provide afterschool enrichment classes at BAM and Jefferson Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $21,205. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
21. Rickie Lee to provide afterschool enrichment classes at King and Longfellow Middle Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20. The cost will not exceed $10,060. To be paid from LEARNS parent fees. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
22. The Coder School to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Cragmont and Jefferson Elementary Schools for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20.The cost will not exceed $12,000. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.
23. Viva el Espanol to provide afterschool enrichment classes at Emerson Elementary School for the period from 9/9/19 - 6/12/20.The cost will not exceed $13,870. To be paid from PTA Donations. Requested by Aaron Jorgensen.  

POLICY/CODE:
Public Contract Code: 20111
Board Policy 3310

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve the contracts with Consultants or Independent Contractors as submitted.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:               Brent Stephens, Ed.D, Superintendent
FROM:         Pauline Follansbee, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
DATE:          September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:  Acceptance of Gifts/Donations

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Board may accept and utilize on behalf of the District gifts of money or property for a purpose deemed to be suited by the Board. The following donations have been presented to the District:

1. Berkeley Public Schools Fund donated $20,000 to 19-20 Strategic Impact Grant 1-716 to Julie Venuto “Systematic Literacy Instruction using Wilson Reading Program.
2. Galileo donated $25 to Cragmont School to pay back for recruiting families to camp.
3. Washington Elementary PTA donated $94,830 to partially fund positions at Washington School.
4. Jefferson PTA donated $92,638 to support positions at Jefferson School.
5. Andrew A. Marsh donated $2,500 to Malcolm X Principal’s Discretionary Fund.
6. Berkeley Arts Magnet PTA donated $64,260 to support multiple programs.
7. In Dulci Jubilo Inc. donated $5,000 to Rosa Parks School Principal’s Discretionary Fund.
8. In Dulci Jubilo Inc., donated $3,000 to International Peace, Empathy and Community at Cragmont School.
9. Sylvia Mendez PTA donated $54,500 to support positions at Sylvia Mendez School.
10. Lifetouch National School Studios donated $93.47 to Sylvia Mendez Principal’s Discretionary Fund.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the donations to the District and request staff to extend letters of appreciation. 

POLICY/CODE:
BP 3290

FISCAL IMPACT: 
The District received a total of $ 336,846.47 in donations.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:              Brent Stephens, Superintendent
FROM:          Jan Hamilton, Director, Special Education
DATE:           September 4, 2019*
SUBJECT:     Approval of MOU for Professional Development Services for the 2019-20 School Year

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The District contracts with nonpublic agencies, to provide Professional Development services to develop a comprehensive implementation and sustainability plan to support teacher knowledge and proficiency that result in increased student success. 

POLICY/CODE:
Education Code 39800
Board Policy 3310         

FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of these services is estimated not to exceed $24,439.93 funded from the Special Education Budget which may require an additional contribution from the General Fund.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the MOU for the Nonpublic Agency listed above. 

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 

TO:    Brent Stephens, Ed. D., Superintendent
FROM:        Jan Hamilton, Executive Director of Special Education
DATE:          September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:   Approval of Master Contracts for Residential Nonpublic School 2019-2020 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The District contracts with residential nonpublic schools, when necessary to provide an appropriate placement, special education, residential treatment and/or related services if no appropriate public education program is available.  For students requiring residential treatment, the cost is for tuition for the educational program and services, room and board, mental health treatment.  An individual service agreement (ISA) is developed for each student to whom the service provider is to provide special education or related services. 

A Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides students with a high-quality of care to support students’ mental health needs that require a full continuum of care. A student may require residential treatment when available school and community-based resources have been exhausted and have not successfully addressed the student's needs.

Services are provided pursuant to Ed. Code Section 56034 and 56366. Students enrolled in residential nonpublic schools are deemed enrolled in public schools.

POLICY/CODE:
Education Code 56034, 56366           

FISCAL IMPACT:
Not to exceed $196,578.00 from the Special Education Budget which may require an additional contribution from the General Fund.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Master Contract for the Residential Nonpublic School listed above.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:                  Brent Stephens, Ed.D., Superintendent
FROM:            John Calise, Executive Director of Facilities
DATE:           September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:    Approval to Purchase Furniture for Longfellow Middle School and Berkeley High School to enhance the Career Technical Education Program  

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On November 14, 2018 the Board approved the Career Technical Education Funding Implementation Plan.  The plan was to allocate the remaining balance of an estimated $1.5M from the Berkeley High School CTE project into multiple budgets for projects related to career technical education to support the programs at Berkeley High School and to assist in creating future plans for our middle schools.  The furniture being purchased with this authorization is the first implementation of a CTE makerspace for BUSD middle schools.  This makerspace is located in the old cafeteria of Longfellow Middle School.  Additionally, ancillary furniture items are being purchased under this authorization where a need has been identified in the occupied BHS CTE Labs.

Staff recommends the use of an existing “piggyback” contract for Campbell Keller

that was awarded after a public bid under project bid # P-16 with the Glendale Unified School District on February 17, 2015 under Consent Agenda Item 9.  Public Contract Code 20118 allows other districts throughout the state to award contracts based upon these bid prices for a period of five years.  The fiscal impact of the furniture being procured through JHA Techspace does not exceed the threshold needed to award under a “piggyback” agreement.

POLICY/CODE:
Public Contract Code 20118 and 20652

FISCAL IMPACT: 
Award by this action:

Furniture costs through this allocation not to exceed $130,000. All costs are contained in the remaining Berkeley High School Career Technical Education Project budget within the Measure I.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve the purchase of furniture from Campbell Keller in the amount of $ 95,000.  Approve the purchase from JHA Techspace in the amount $35,000.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO: Board of Education
FROM: Brent Stephens Ed.D, Superintendent
John Calise, Executive Director of Facilities
DATE: September 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Facilities Plan Modifications: Add New Project for BHS BCT Transitional Housing and Approve Measure I Program Budget Adjustments

PURPOSE: 
To ensure that the Measure I Program Budgets are updated and reflect current project funding requirements and current program revenue projections.

BACKGROUND:
The Board approved the Measure I Reallocation Plan budget in January 2018. There have been additional plan updates during 2018 as noted below. On January 23, 2019 and May 29, 2019 the Board approved the latest revisions to the Measure I Program Budget. At this time, it is appropriate to consider the following modification to Measure I projects. See the attached Measure I Program Budget worksheet.

1. Add New Project in the amount of $1,080,813 for Berkeley High School Berkeley Community Theater Transitional Housing for installation of three (3) temporary portables for Building A programs. Site staff have been engaged in a plan to ensure the stellar visual and performing arts programming at Berkeley High School is supported during the construction process at Building A.

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the addition of a new project for Berkeley High School Berkeley Community Theater Transitional Housing to the Measure I Program and updated expenditure budget.

FISCAL IMPACT.
 $1,080,813. All costs are contained within Measure I.

RELATED PAST BOARD ITEMS:
May 29, 2019, February 20, 2019 (approval of BHS project Schematic Design); January 23, 2019; October 24, 2018; September 12, 2018.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO: Board of Education
FROM: Brent Stephens Ed.D, Superintendent
John Calise, Executive Director of Facilities
DATE: September 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Facilities Plan Modifications: Approve Measure AA Program Budget Adjustments

PURPOSE:
To ensure that the Measure AA Program Budgets are updated and reflect current project funding requirements and current program revenue projections.

BACKGROUND:
There have been Measure AA plan updates during 2018 as noted below. On May 29, 2019 the Board approved the latest revisions to the Measure AA Program Budget. At this time it is appropriate to consider the following modifications to Measure AA project budgets and consider funding additional necessary projects from these funds. Our goal is to exhaust Measure AA funds. The proposed adjustments are as follows:
1. Add new project line item for required elevator replacement at Rosa Parks Elementary School, set up initial project budget of $90,000.

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the financial updates to the Measure AA Program. See the attached Measure AA Budget Summary Worksheet.

FISCAL IMPACT:
$90,000. All costs are contained within the Measure AA budget.

RELATED PAST BOARD ITEMS:
Measure AA plan adjustments approved by the Board: May 29, 2019; January 23, 2019; November 14, 2018; and, September 12, 2018.

    BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:          Board of Education  
FROM:          Brent Stephens Ed.D, Superintendent
John Calise, Executive Director of Facilities
DATE:            September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:    Approval of Piggyback with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the Transitional Housing at Berkeley High School

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This item is ancillary to the Berkeley Community Theater Building A Classroom and Stage Crossover project at Berkeley High School.  Due to the nature and scope of work, transitional housing will be required to serve as classrooms for music: jazz, guitar and choir, drama, media and art.  This will allow the campus to operate with minimal interruption to program and instruction during construction.  The Transitional Housing portion of the project for the work at Berkeley High School will require construction during summer of 2020.  Two (2) 48’x40’ portables and one (1) 24’x40’ portable will be installed on part of the existing basketball courts and will allow one full basketball court for student use. 

Staff recommends that the Governing Board approves this contract in order to expedite the project.  Additionally, staff recommends the use of an existing “piggyback” contract with Mobile Modular Management Corporation that was awarded after a public bid under project bid # B17-28-11-000-9291 with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District on January 19, 2018 under Consent Agenda Item 12.13.  Public Contract Code 20118 allows other districts throughout the state to award contracts based upon these bid prices for a period of five years.

Staff recommends the following actions for the Transitional Housing project. 

Authorize staff to enter into an Agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corporation to lease and install portables as part of a Piggyback bid with Pajaro Valley Unified School District.  Not to exceed one-time costs for installation and return of $132,107 and twenty-four months lease total of $132,264.  Total cost for this authorization is $264,371.

POLICY/CODE:
Public Contract Code 20118

FISCAL IMPACT:
Total this action: $264,371.  All costs are contained within the Measure I project budget.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize piggyback contract with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the Transitional Housing Project at Berkeley High School.     

BERKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Official Minutes

Student Director Arvin Hariri chaired this meeting and called it to order at 7:28pm. He reported that the Board convened to Closed Session at 5:30pm. 

Roll Call
Board of Education:
Judy Appel, President – Excused
Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Vice President – Present
Ty Alper, Director/Clerk – Present
Ka’Dijah Brown, Director – Excused
Julie Sinai, Director -- Present
Arvin Hariri, Student Director, BHS – Present
Oneida Abrams, Student Director, BTA -- Absent 

Administration:

Donald E. Evans, Ed. D, Superintendent
Pasquale Scuderi, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services|
Pauline Follansbee, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Evelyn Tamondong-Bradley, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Lyz Chairez, Recorder 

OPEN SESSION

APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

At the request of Alper Item13, Approval of Facilities Needs Assessment as a part of the Master Plan, was moved from action to discussion.

Motion to approve agenda as amended:
Alper/Sinai and unanimously approved 4-0. 

REPORT CLOSED SESSION

Vice President Leyva-Cutler reported out on closed session: 

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(a))

OAH Case No. 2019030496

Motion to approve settlement in this matter:
Alper/Leyva-Cutler and approved 3-0.

Claim No. EMP1401173

Motion to approve settlement in this matter:
Sinai/Alper and approved 3-0.

Collective Bargaining Government Code Section 54957.6(a) (District Negotiator: Evelyn Tamondong-Bradley) 

Berkeley Federation of Teachers (BFT)
Union of Berkeley Administrators (UBA)

The Board heard an update on negotiations and gave direction; no action was taken.

Public Employment (Government Code Section 54957)

Coordinator, Early Childhood Education
Motion to appoint Josh Reed as the new Coordinator of Early Childhood Education:
Alper/Sinai and approved 3-0.

SNAPSHOT OF OUR SCHOOLS

Berkeley Arts Magnet
Principal Rene Molina presented BAM’s ambassador program, a student led conflict resolution program that provides 5^th grade students the opportunity to facilitate mediations.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY
A total of nine people addressed the Board: 

Three comments requesting a clear process and policy development regarding transportation fees for after school programs.

One comment about animal abuse prevention. 

Three comments in support of REALM Charter’s revocation and against its request of a material revision.

One comment regarding the EL master plan.

One comment in support of REALM’s request.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Citizens Bond and Oversight Committee Chair Carla Schneiderman reported on the work the committee has been doing. 

DELAC member Rene Salinas shared that the committee has been inspired by a roadmap in support of EL education developed by neighboring school districts, and requested that the board draft a resolution in support of the California Board of Education English Learner roadmap and proposition 5 calling for all CA school districts to ensure that English learners attain high levels of English proficiency. 

BOARD MEMBER AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS 

Director Sinai thanked all who came out for public comment. She remarked how great it was to hear from students during the school snapshot. In response to the public comment regarding after school bussing fees, she stated that the plan is to develop a clear policy and a formula to determine fees. She reported that her office hours are canceled until August

Director Alper thanked all who came out tonight. He said he looks forward to working in partnership with DELAC. He also thanked the Construction Bond Oversight Committee for all of its work and for its report to the Board.

Vice President Leyva-Cutler thanked DELAC for their comments and said she looks forward to working with the committee. Her next office hours have been moved to June 10 at 6pm and will be be held at Casa Latina 

Director Hariri thanked the Board for the opportunity to chair tonight’s meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar:
Sinai/Alper, 4-0. 

Approval of Facilities Needs Assessment as a Part of the Master Plan – Discussion
Time Allotted: 30 min
Actual time:  24 min 

HY Architects Consultant Marcus Hibser and Executive Director of Facilities John Calise presented an update on the steps taken to date towards the completion of a facilities master plan. Their presentation provided an overview of the process whereby campus by campus analysis was conducted. They noted that the facilities needs assessment is only one part of the overall facilities master plan and will be used as a tool for discussion around project prioritization.They reported that as part of the facilities infrastructure assessment they have conducted walk-throughs of all buildings not already assessed; and as part of the operational assessment they have engaged various district departments to identify their respective department goals in order to best address needs unique to each site. Questions and discussion followed.

Update on Special Education Advisory Committee – Discussion
Allotted time: 25 min
Actual time: 25 min 

Director of Special Education Dr. Jan Hamilton presented an update on initiatives planned for implementation in 2019-20. These initiatives were a result of the convening of the Special Education Task Force that looked at professional development opportunities and strategies to build capacity within BUSD, reviewed continuum of services, and strategized around stakeholder enrichment. Among the various initiatives is a plan to establish a centralized legal team in an effort to more effectively support the various sites and monitor cost containment. Additionally, the existing behavior intervention specialist positions will be reclassified in order to reduce BUSD’s need to contract with outside non public agencies. Questions and discussion followed. 

Proposal for Transportation Department – Discussion
Allotted time: 25 min
Actual time: 5 min

Vice-President Leyva-Cutler recused herself from this discussion.

Superintendent Evans apologized for BUSD’s miscommunication regarding transportation fees that resulted in misinformation and confusion among our community. 

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Follansbee explained that the plan to impose transportation fees came about from the budget reduction process. She stated that developing an equitable fee structure proved to be more complex than anticipated. The plan now is to work closely with the transportation department and the various stakeholders to develop a comprehensive policy and establish administrative guidelines in order to effectively implement an equitable fee structure in 2021. Questions and discussion followed. 

Governor’s May Revise -  Discussion
Allotted time: 15 min
Actual time: 20 mins

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Follansbee explained that BUSD’s adopted budget for 19-20 will be reflective of the Governor’s May budget revise. Her presentation highlighted current trends in the economy, noting a forecasted slow down. She added that the May revision also includes an additional $1.2 billion deposit into the Rainy Day Fund. She also noted that, with respect to funding for education, California currently ranks 32^nd at $8,961 per pupil funding. Her presentation went on to provide overview of 2019-20 LCFF funding factors and changes to the LCAP. Questions and discussion followed.

Public Hearing on Notice of Intent to Revoke REALM’s Charter – Time Certain: 10PM –Discussion
Allotted time: 10 min
Actual time: 3 mins 

Student Director Hariri opened public hearing at 10pm.

There was one comment in support of REALM.

Student Director Hariri closed public hearing closed at 10:02PM

ADJOURNMENT 10:03PM

BERKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Official Minutes

Vice President Beatriz Leyva-Cutler called the meeting to order at 7:32pm. She reported that the Board convened to Closed Session at 6pm. 

Roll Call
Board of Education:
Judy Appel, President – Excused
Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Vice President – Present
Ty Alper, Director/Clerk – Present
Ka’Dijah Brown, Director – Present by phone
Julie Sinai, Director -- Present
Arvin Hariri, Student Director, BHS – Present
Oneida Abrams, Student Director, BTA -- Absent 

Administration:
Donald E. Evans, Ed. D, Superintendent
Pasquale Scuderi, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services
Pauline Follansbee, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Evelyn Tamondong-Bradley, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Lyz Chairez, Recorder

OPEN SESSION

APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Motion to approve agenda:
Alper/Sinai and approved 5-0.

RECOGNITION
Superintendent Donald Evans was presented with resolutions from the Alameda County Office of Education, the State Department of Education, the office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and the City of Berkeley in honor of his years of service as Superintendent of BUSD. 

The Board also expressed their gratitude for his leadership and wished him well on his retirement.

The Board recognized Public Information Officer Charles Burress who is retiring; Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Evelyn Tamondong-Bradley, who is moving on from BUSD; outgoing president of the Berkeley Federation of Teachers Cathy Campbell; and outgoing student director Arvin Hariri.

REPORT CLOSED SESSION

Vice President Leyva-Cutler reported out on closed session.
Consideration of Student Expulsion (Ed. Code Section 48918(c))

Case No. 022105
This item was postponed to the June 26 Board meeting.

Case No. 040203
This item was postponed to the June 26 Board meeting. 

Public Employment Appointment (Government Code Section 54957)

Coordinator, District Library Services

Motion to appoint Jessica Lee as the new District Coordinator of Library Services:
Alper/Sinai and approved 4-0. 

Collective Bargaining Government Code Section 54957.6(a) (District Negotiator: Evelyn Tamondong-Bradley) Local 21 Negotiations

BCCE

BFT

UBA

The Board received an update on negotiations and provided direction; no action was taken. 

SNAPSHOT OF OUR SCHOOLS

Longfellow Middle School
Longfellow Middle School Students presented a video highlighting the things they are most proud of about their school community. 

PUBLIC TESTIMONY

A total of 22 people addressed the Board:

Eleven comments in support of extending lunch periods. 

Three comments advocating for additional support for Longfellow. 

Three comments in opposition to REALM Charter’s request for material revision.

Three comments in support of hiring of bilingual staff at Sylvia Mendez.

One comment reading aloud a resignation letter by a special education teacher. 

One comment in advocacy for increased teacher compensation.

UNION COMMENTS
BFT President Cathy Campbell addressed the Board one last time as president thanking staff and all with whom she’s worked to serve BUSD students. She thanked Dr. Evans, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Evelyn-Tamondong and wished them well as they move on.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS
PTA Council President Mara Kolesas addressed need for additional lunch time and commented in support of additional supports for Longfellow. 

PAC Co-Chair Dominica Spears provided comments on behalf of the committee in advocacy of additional math support for students, proper spending of support funds allocated for extended day programs, holding schools accountable for bias and negative school climates, and a close review of the restorative justice process and protocol.

BOARD MEMBER AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS 

Superintendent Evans thanked all who came out tonight. He thanked all of the officials for the dedicated proclamations. He acknowledged the students and parents who came out to advocate for additional lunch time and said he will be working with the principals to identify the best solution. He thanked Charles Burress, Evelyn Tamondong-Bradley, Arvin Hariri and Cathy Campbell and wished them well as they move on from BUSD. 

Director Sinai thanked Longfellow for its presentation. She thanked Director Alper for his seventh annual mock trial.  She shared that she attended the adult school’s graduation. She thanked Dr. Evans for his work in BUSD these last six years. 

Director Alper pointed out the pride flag affixed on the wall behind the dais saying that we should not take for granted how welcoming our community is as there are neighboring communities who do not get to experience the same acceptance. 

Director Hariri thanked all who have come to the meetings He shared that this is his last meeting and thanked the Board and the Superintendent for their mentorship.

Vice President Leyva-Cutler acknowledged the comments made tonight advocating for support for our students. She requested written notes from the PAC and BFT to more closely review their recommendations.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar:
Alper/Leyva-Cutler and approved 5-0. 

Approval of REALM Charter’s Request for Material Revision - Action
Allotted Time: 30 min
Actual time: 28 min 

Director Alper led this item explaining that the Board was set to take action on this matter at its last meeting but postponed its vote and instead set out a list of conditions to be met by REALM in order for the Board to take action. Since then, REALM submitted a revised request for material revision inclusive of said conditions. Tonight the Board will take action on REALM’s revised submission of material revision request, and a vote on BUSD’s intent to revoke REALM’s charter will immediately follow.

He asked the Board to go down the line and express their individual stance with respect to this vote:

·      Alper said he would vote against the merger.

·      Leyva-Cutler said she would vote against the merger.

·      Sinai said she would not support material revision

·      Brown said that she would vote in favor of material revision request

·      Hariri said that he would vote to approve material revision request

Alper moved to deny request for material revision; Leyva-Cutler seconded motion. Motion carried on a 3-2 vote:

Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Vice President – Yes
Ty Alper, Director/Clerk – Yes
Ka’Dijah Brown, Director – No
Julie Sinai, Director -- Yes
Arvin Hariri, Student Director, BHS –No

Approval of Notice of Intent to Revoke Charter ­­– Action
Allotted Time: 30 min
Actual time: 20 min 

BUSD's Legal Counsel John Yeh explained that voting to revoke REALM’s charter was a separate procedure from the preceding vote on REALM’s material revision request. He provided some context noting the number of notices of violation issued to REALM since early 2017. The current proceeding is a result of unresolved fiscal issues and tonight’s vote is the last of a three-step process. A vote to revoke REALM’s charter results also in the adoption of a resolution outlining the findings. REALM would have the option of appealing an adverse decision at the County level.

The Board expressed a shared disappointment for having to make such a hard decision that ultimately impacts students. 

Alper moved to revoke REALM’s charter and adopt accompanying resolution. Motion seconded by Leyva-Cutler. Motion carried on a 4-1 vote:
Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Vice President – Yes
Ty Alper, Director/Clerk – Yes
Ka’Dijah Brown, Director – No
Julie Sinai, Director -- Yes
Arvin Hariri, Student Director, BHS –Yes 

Public Hearing for BUSD’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Time Certain: 9PM
Director Hariri opened public hearing at 10:21PM.
One comment in support of allocating LCAP funds to adequately support EL students.
Director Hariri closed public hearing at 10:24PM 

Public Hearing for Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 – Time Certain: 9:20PM
Director Hariri opened public hearing at 10:25PM.
No one came forward.
Public hearing closed at 10:25pm. 

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services presentation highlighted changes between 2018-19 estimated actuals and 2019-20 budget, multi year projections, and other considerations. Questions and discussion followed.

Update on Plan to Explore Revision to Middle School Assignment Process
Allotted time: 15 min
Actual time: 25 min

Associate Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi and Manager of Admissions Francisco Martinez presented possible alternative middle school assignments. Currently students are assigned to King and Willard based on zones, and assigned to Longfellow at the request of families. They noted that the latter assignment process is based on a magnet school program model that is no longer applicable or funded. The goal of a possible revision to the middle school assignment process is to ensure that each middle school’s population is reflective of Berkeley’s demographics. Their presentation included a proposed timeline that would place the rising 6^th grade class of 2020-21 under new model. 

Director Hariri moved to extend open session to 11:20pm; Director Alper seconded. Motion carried on a 5-0 vote.

This presentation continued with Martinez walking the audience through a map illustrating the delineated zones, highlighting where students live relative to the middle school they attend and proposing possible assignment scenarios. Questions and discussion followed. 

Approval of Tentative Agreement with Berkeley Council of Classified Employees (BCCE) for Successor Agreement for 2018-19 

Motion to approve Tentative Agreement with BCCE for successor agreement for 2018-19:
Alper/Brown and unanimously approved 5-0.

Approval to Enter into an Agreement with the Home Depot Pro Institutional (formerly Supply Works) to Continue Purchasing Supplies as Part of a Piggyback Bid with Fresno Unified through a US Communities Bid

Leyva-Cutler explained that she requested to have this item pulled from consent calendar to state that she was not supportive of BUSD conducting business with Home Depot due to the company’s support of the current administration’s efforts to build a wall and further perpetuate the separation of families:

Alper moved to approve this item with the request that staff consider Leyva-Cutler’s comments moving forward: Motion was seconded by Hariri.

Sinai amended motion to request that staff move forward with this agreement to purchase from Home Depot only if unable to find an alternative vendor able to supply the same products; Alper seconded motion. Motion carried on a 4-1 vote:

Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Vice President – No
y Alper, Director/Clerk – Yes
Ka’Dijah Brown, Director – Yes
Julie Sinai, Director -- Yes
Arvin Hariri, Student Director, BHS –Yes

EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT
Three comments advocating for the hiring of bilingual personnel at Sylvia Mendez Elementary.

ADJOURNMENT
11:20PM

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:  Brent Stephens, Ed.D., Superintendent
FROM: Baje Thiara, Associate Superintendent
DATE: September 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Garden and Cooking Program Update 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Berkeley Public School Cooking and Gardening Program engages all students in every school from preschool through high school with hands-on instruction in school gardens and kitchen classrooms. All opportunities for instruction connect kids to what they eat during school meals with the garden and nutrition lessons by inspiring students to try new, seasonal, fresh foods, while also increasing participation in school lunch.

We are staffed with 17 Classified educators and 1.5 administrative support; including Garden and Cooking Instructional Specialist, Cooking and Garden Instructional Technicians, Program Specialist, and Program Supervisor, for a total of 11.73 FTE. This is the only public school program built within a school district of its kind in the entire country. As apart of the Education Services Department, we model how to support the academic, physical, emotional, and social development of multiple learners in alternative learning environments districtwide. Instruction is scheduled in collaboration with school site leads and staff for after school and during classroom minutes. 

GARDENING EDUCATION is taught by Instructional Specialist to full classes in 17 schools every other week in preschool through middle school, and Berkeley TechnologyAcademy, in collaboration with teachers using our published curriculum and workbooks. Hands-on lessons 1) connect academics (Next Generation and Common Core standards) to real-world experiences; 2) engage all learners; 3) invite curiosity; 4) provide opportunities to explore the natural environment, and 5) provide opportunities for diving deeper into core content.

NUTRITION EDUCATION is taught with healthy cooking activities in after school at select elementary schools (John Muir and Thousand Oaks) and during the academic day in all middle schools. Hands-on lessons 1) reduce sugar intake; 2) increase vegetable, whole fruit, and water consumption; 3) engage creativity and responsibility; and 4) provide skill-building tools to last a lifetime.

HEALTHY FAMILIES are supported through two family events each year per site at schools with additional cooking-nutrition education, including Longfellow, Thousand Oaks, and John Muir. We outreach, coordinate, and host family cooking nights that demonstrate how to read nutrition facts labels and guides for reducing sugar in our everyday lives; prepare and share a healthy meal together as a community, and invite students to demonstrate what they have learned in class to their families.

PUBLIC HEALTH CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION was offered for the first time last year to high school students at Berkeley High School Academy of Medicine and Public Service (AMPS). The course broadens knowledge and experience in public health through a focus on food and diet-related disease. In collaboration with the CTE Program, students explore careers in public health advocacy and policy, and food and education. Their experience is grounded in career pathways with paid internships funded by our Program, and placed with public health organizations, including our Wellness Policy work.

We are providing developing a similar course this year with CTE and BTA to best serve our students in all of our high schools. We will also be piloting food pantries at these sites in coordination with Berkeley Food Network and student leadership in efforts to support healthy food access for our community. 

Program Budget

The Program budget this year are comprised of a large City of Berkeley Healthy Berkeley (HB) grant for a two-year cycle that requires a base level BUSD general fund contribution of $300,000 annually. This is the first two - year cycle HB grant of $950,000 for FY 20 and again in FY21. In addition to matching funds from the District of at least $300,000 annually, these funds require: grant applications, strident guidelines on how the funds can be spent, commission meetings and presentations, and rigorous quarterly results-based accountability (RBA) assessments and reporting.   

Last year, FY 19, we received $712,000 in grants, $637,500 came from the HB grant. We got our first HB grant for 250,000 in FY 16, which increased to 637,500 in FY 17 through FY 19. 

The breakdown of SSB (Healthy Berkeley grant by FY) to BUSD:

FY 16 250,000

FY 17 637,500

FY 18 637,500

FY 19 637,500

FY 20 950,000

FY 21 950,000

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive update. 

ATTACHMENTS:

Budget information for FY 20 

Assessment tools used for RBA

Assessment results from FY 19 

PowerPoint Presentation 

Budget information for FY 20 

FY 19 Budget Breakdown 

Assessment tools used for RBA

Elementary After School Survey

Middle School Nutrition Survey 

Family Cooking Nights Survey 

Assessment results from FY 19 

End of Year RBA Assessment Summary 

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  

TO: Board of Education 
FROM: Brent Stephens, Superintendent
Natasha Beery, Director of BSEP and Community Relations
DATE: September 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Overview of Planning for Voter Approved Measures

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Thanks to the voters and taxpayers of Berkeley, our public school buildings, grounds and facilities are well built and carefully maintained, and our school programs include smaller class sizes, school libraries, a renowned music program, and other high quality learning opportunities and supports.

In 2010, voters approved both Measure I, a General Obligation Bond, and Measure H, a School Maintenance Tax. These measures, which passed with 77.2% and 80.9% of the vote respectively, built on the foundation of prior bond and maintenance measures as ongoing investments in ensuring our students have safe and modernized school facilities. 

The renewal of the Bond and Maintenance Tax has been the subject of many staff and committee meetings over the past year. The Board will also hear an update tonight on the current Facilities Master Planning process, with a snapshot of some of the recent achievements from bond funds, as well as an overview of upcoming plans to repair, modernize and construct facilities that will continue to provide safe, accessible and engaging learning environments, improve energy efficiency, and make the best use of taxpayer funds.

Berkeley public school students are also fortunate to have the support of smaller class sizes and high quality education programs funded by a special tax resource known as BSEP, the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program, which was renewed by voters as Measure E1 in 2016 with a record 88.9% approval rate. 

While the smaller class sizes and other supports funded by BSEP make our schools a great teaching and learning environment for both students and staff, the BSEP funds only partly make up for the inadequate levels of State funding for education, and furthermore can only be used for specific programs and purposes. 

Meanwhile, we are facing a recruitment and retention crisis in the teaching profession generally, and in Berkeley specifically - we are opening the 2019-20 school year with many teaching and paraprofessional positions unfilled. Our teachers and classified staff are struggling to make ends meet in the local economy, and many highly qualified educators are choosing to take jobs in other districts where compensation is higher. 

Recent data shows compensation (salary+benefits) for teachers in BUSD has fallen toward the bottom of comparison districts. Our school district does not have the resources that some neighboring districts have brought to bear to address educator salaries. For example, we do not receive “concentration” funding from the State under the Local Control Funding Formula, which is reserved for districts with greater numbers of low-income, English Learner and foster youth students. Neighboring districts, many of which have lower expenses or additional funding, are offering higher compensation, and BUSD has lost many staff who have reluctantly decided to leave their jobs in Berkeley in search of better wages in other nearby districts. We are no longer regionally competitive, we are losing valued members of our community, and the high turnover and vacancies will ultimately affect our students.

In the past two years, the District has made $3.8 million in painful cuts to programs and staffing in order to achieve a sustainable budget in the face of inadequate state funding. We are now at the point where further cuts would go deeper into school programs that directly affect the quality of education for our students. A solution is needed to bring additional revenue to address the educator recruitment and retention crisis. In addition to providing competitive compensation, we may look at building more pathways for both classified and certificated staff toward increased professional development, so that our students are supported by a stable team of highly qualified professionals.

Recommendation and Timeline for Consideration of Voter-Approved Measures

In the Spring of 2019, the Board approved a voter poll to determine interest and support for a range of school district needs, including the renewal of the bond and maintenance tax. The poll also included questions about voter support for funds that could be directed toward attracting and retaining qualified educators through improved compensation. The poll found strong support from voters for all three needs - facilities, maintenance, and educator recruitment and retention.

Bond and tax measures could be taken to the voters in either March or November of 2020, in order to align with the primary or general elections. While past practice has been to bring these items to the ballot for the November general election, staff is recommending that the Board consider the March date for the Bond and Maintenance tax. An earlier approval date will allow the District to apply for matching State funds sooner they become available.  

Staff is also recommending the Board consider placing a new special tax on the same March ballot in order to address the pressing need to attract and retain a highly qualified educator staff. The special tax measure would be partly modeled on successful measures that have been passed in many other districts.

The deadline for measures to be submitted to the Registrar of Voters for the March 3, 2020 ballot is December 6, 2019. Therefore, the Board would need to adopt a resolution to approve any measure language with two readings before that time. A timeline for both March and November ballots is found in Appendix A.

Public Process 

In order to ensure that the Bond and special taxes are aligned with both district and community priorities, staff recommends further public process this fall, including a Town Hall meeting and an additional voter poll, as well as meetings with stakeholders and school and district leadership. A preliminary calendar is included in Appendix A.

Staff plans to return to the Board on September 18th to receive direction as to whether to proceed with a timeline that would allow placement of all three measures - Bond, Maintenance, and a new measure to address educator recruitment and retention - on the March 3, 2020 ballot. In further Board and committee meetings, the key decisions to be made for each measure will be outlined further, including the term (in years), the amount (rate and total), and key structural elements, before the final draft measures are brought to the Board for first and second readings in November 2019.

RECOMMENDATION:
Receive for information and discussion.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:             Board of Education  
FROM:   Brent Stephens Ed.D, Superintendent
John Calise, Executive Director of Facilities
DATE:            September 4, 2019
SUBJECT:      Update on Facilities Master Planning 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As part of the Facility Master Planning process, District staff and stakeholders have been engaged in conversations around the possibility of a Capital Facilities General Obligation Bond for 2020.  The needs assessment performed by EMG (a sub-consultant of HY Architects) as part of the master planning process has clearly identified infrastructure projects that will be required over the next 10 years to keep our school facilities operational, safe, warm, and dry.  Additionally, the Facilities Master Plan has clearly identified the types of projects that the District will need to execute in order to continue to provide excellent instruction that aligns with 21^st-century curriculum.

POLICY/CODE:
None

FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive as Information.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:         Brent Stephens Ed. D., Superintendent
FROM:          Pauline Follansbee, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 
DATE:             September 4, 2019 
SUBJECT:    Approval of 2018-19 Unaudited Actuals

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2018-19 Unaudited Actuals is a term that refers to the “closed” financial books of the District prior to the independent audit of the financial records. Closing the books means that all known expenditures and revenues for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 have been posted to the financial ledgers of the District.  

Staff will present information on Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2018-19.

FISCAL IMPACT:
The District’s ending fund balance is less than the amount budgeted (estimated actuals). The summary of the District’s financial status for the year-end closing for Fiscal Year 2018-19 is included under separate cover as part of the Unaudited Actual Report.              

POLICY CODE:
California Education Sections 42122-42129

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2018-19 Unaudited Actuals (attached)

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:                Brent Stephens, Ed.D. Superintendent 
FROM:          Pauline Follansbee, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 
DATE:           September 4, 2018
SUBJECT:  Gann Limit - Resolution No. 20-006

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Education Code Sections 1629 and 14132 specify that by September 30, county office and district governing boards shall adopt a resolution identifying their estimated appropriations limits for the current year and their actual appropriations limit for the preceding year. The documentation supporting the adopted resolution shall be made available to the public.

The Gann Limit Calculation for FY 2019-20 and 2020-21 does not have any direct effect on the funding of the District.

The attached Resolution and Calculations (included in the 2018-19 Unaudited Actuals under separate cover) will be submitted to the Alameda County Office of Education for transmittal to the California Department of Education.

POLICY/CODE:
Education Code Sections 1629 and 14132
Government code Section 7906(f).

FISCAL IMPACT:
None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Gann Limit – Resolution 20-006

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  

TO: The BUSD Board of Education
FROM: Brent Stephens, Ed.D., Superintendent
SUBJECT: Middle School Student Assignment Plan
DATE: September 4, 2019

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Board of Education of the Berkeley Unified School District engaged in public discussions with staff about the value of a new student assignment plan for BUSD Middle Schools for the purpose of achieving a diverse balance in student enrollment across all three schools. This process of study and dialogue had been proposed as having its conclusion in November, 2019, with an implementation date of August, 2020.

Extension of the Community Engagement Process

Staff recommends that the process of community engagement, study, and Board discussion be extended for an additional year in order to provide the opportunity for more robust engagement with a large number of stakeholders in all three middle schools, as well elementary communities throughout Berkeley. Discussions about the  student assignment plan for middle schools will involve a complex set of issues, concerns, and interests, and may have a differential impact on Berkeley’s diverse communities. 

Given this, BUSD staff envisions that this process should involve extensively surveying parent and students at the elementary and middle school level; opportunities for additional presentations and forums; focus groups; and the creation of additional rezoning models. These steps should be described in a written engagement plan, and will require a significant amount of staff time in the 2019-2020 school year.

In addition, this extended period of time will permit additional research, reflection, and planning related to Berkeley’s Two Way Immersion (TWI) program at Sylvia Mendez and Longfellow. This program represents an important investment by the district in bilingual education, and conversations about a potential rezoning naturally intersect with the TWI program’s design as a K-8 continuum.

Taking our equity values into account, we recognize as well the need for additional engagement with the Longfellow community, which is seen by many in South Berkeley, including many African American and families and residents, as a neighborhood school. 

The extension of the discussion, study, and engagement period will have the effect of delaying a Board vote about the middle school student assignment plan. Thus, the earliest implementation of a new plan will be August, 2021. 

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO: Brent Stephens, Ed.D., Superintendent
FROM: Pauline Follansbee, Assistant Superintendent
DATE: September 4, 2019
SUBJECT: P-Annual School Average Daily Attendance and October Enrollment Summaries 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The District submits three attendance reports to the California Department of Education each year. The first attendance report is referred to as P-1 and includes average daily attendance (ADA) calculated from September to December. The second attendance report is referred to as P-2 and includes ADA calculated from September to April. With the exception of Special Education ADA, the District receives its General Fund revenue based on P-2.  The final attendance report is referred to as P-Annual and includes ADA calculated until the end of the year. The District receives its General Fund revenue for Special Education based on the P-Annual.

Based on information provided from each school site and program, we are presenting a report on the P-Annual reporting period and providing a comparison of the following information:

• Current and prior year average daily attendance (ADA) for the P-Annual attendance reporting period.

• Current and prior year school enrollment reports as reported in October of each year.

The report reflects the variance between FY 2018-19 and FY 2017-18 for enrollment and ADA for General Education, Special Day Class (SDC), Independent Study (ISP) by school site, and Non-Public School (NPS), Home and Hospital and Extended School Year (ESY).  

The analysis focuses on General Education Enrollment and ADA.  

Enrollment and Attendance Analysis

Enrollment increased from 2017-18 to 2018-19 by 54 students, with Berkeley High increasing by 80 and Willard increasing by 33. The largest decrease in enrollment was at King, where enrollment decreased by 28 students.

ADA increased by 10 students over last year. Our largest increases were at Berkeley High and Willard which are at 65 and 27 respectively. Cragmont ADA decreased by 23, which correlates to their enrollment decrease. Overall ADA enrollment percentage decreased by .6%.  

POLICY/CODE:
Board Policy: 5113

FISCAL IMPACT:
Based on P-Annual reporting numbers and October enrollment, attendance increased by 10 students and enrollment by 54 when compared to the prior year. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive this October enrollment and P-Annual average daily attendance summary reports for information. 

Persons wishing to address the Board should fill out a green speaker card.  Cards turned in for the earlier open session public testimony will be given priority.  Speakers will be randomly selected based on topic and position, with BUSD students generally given priority.  Public Testimony is limited to 15 minutes with a 3-minute limit per speaker per topic although the time allotted per speaker may be reduced to 2 minutes at the discretion of the President.