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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Elk Grove USD
September 03, 2019 5:00PM
Robert L. Trigg Education Center, Board Room 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Closed Session - 5:00 p.m. Open Session - 6:00 p.m.

Mission Statement:
Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning community that challenges ALL students to realize their greatest potential.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. CLOSED SESSION
B.I. Government Code Section 54956.9 Subdivision (d) Paragraph (1): Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
B.II. Government Code Section 54956.9 Subdivision (d) Paragraph (2): Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
B.III. Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
B.IV. Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Agency designated representatives: Christopher R. Hoffman,
David Reilly, Robert Pierce, Karen Rezendes

Employee Organizations: All Elk Grove Unified School District
Bargaining Units and Unrepresented Employees 


B.V. Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Appointment/Employment; Director, Curriculum and Professional Learning and Principal, Monterey Trail High School
B.VI. Government Code section 54956.8: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Rationale:

Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8):

Property:  Portions of APN’s 067-0100-18, -023 and -024 to provide approximately 80 +/- acres, located at Future North Campus Road.

District negotiators:  Christopher R. Hoffman, Superintendent and Robert Pierce, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)

Negotiating parties:  EGUSD and Jerry Kamilos and Chris Vrame

Under negotiation:  Price and terms of payment

 
C. OPEN SESSION
C.I. Pledge of Allegiance - Robert J. McGarvey Elementary School
C.II. Presentations/Recognitions
C.II.1. High School Student Representative Reports - Monterey Trail and Pleasant Grove High Schools
Speaker:
Student Board Representatives
Recommended Motion:

Student Board Representatives from Monterey Trail and Pleasant Grove high schools will present updates and provide the Board with information regarding ongoing academics and activities from their school sites.

C.II.2. California-Japan Scholars Exchange Program Recognition
Speaker:
Dr. John Dixon
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to recognize all participants who actively contributed to the success of the 2018-2019 California-Japan Scholars Exchange Program.
Rationale:

The Elk Grove Unified School District recently completed its twenty-second year of participation in the California-Japan Scholars Exchange Program.  This program was established in 1997 following a Senate delegation visit to Japan.  The purpose of this program is to promote cultural understanding and international relations.

On March 15, 2019, the Elk Grove Unified School District welcomed twenty-nine Japanese students and two chaperones from Osaka, Japan for a fifteen day visit.  While here, they stayed with host families throughout the Elk Grove and Sacramento areas. 

During the week, the students attended classes at Elk Grove High School, Franklin High School, Laguna Creek High School, Pleasant Grove High School, Monterey Trail High School and Cosumnes Oaks High School, toured the State Capitol where a reception was held in their honor, and were invited to a reception and luncheon at the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco. The students also enjoyed sightseeing, shopping, and participating in activities with their host families. 

In 2019-2020, thirty selected Elk Grove Unified School District students will have the opportunity to travel to Osaka, Japan.

The Board of Education is asked to recognize the host families and committee members who were instrumental in making the 2018-2019 California-Japan Scholars Exchange Program a success.  Please find attached a list of participants.

The Board of Education is also asked to recognize the California Senate Office of International Relations.  Without their support, and a $2,500 grant, this program could not have been offered.

 
Financial Impact:

Sources of funding include the following:                                                                                                                                                                

California International Relations Foundation Grant

$2,500.00

Carry-over from 2017-2018

$8,975.70

Total

$11,475.70



C.III. Resolutions
C.III.1. Hispanic Heritage Month
Speaker:
Mark Cerutti/Anne Zeman
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is requested to adopt Resolution No. 7, 2019-20, that designates September 15 through October 15, 2019, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

Rationale:

The Board of Education has been a strong advocate of diversity within our school district.  Given that interest, members of the Board of Education have an opportunity to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.  The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration (September 15 – October 15).  America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.  September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.  In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

Throughout the year, the contributions of Americans with Hispanic heritage are presented in the regular curriculum; however, this special focus for one month serves as a reminder of the combined contributions of this group.

 
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
C.III.2. Constitution Day
Speaker:
Mark Cerutti/Anne Zeman
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is requested to adopt Resolution No. 8, 2019-20, that designates September 17, 2019, as Constitution Day.

Rationale:

September 17, 2019, will be the 232nd anniversary of the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States of America.  The finalizing of the Constitution had taken place after months of deliberation and discussion.  It would be many more months before the Constitution was ratified by the states.  In March 1789, the Constitution was declared to be in effect by the First U.S. Congress.

The Constitution that still governs and guides our country today has had significant political influence around the world.  The values and beliefs that are represented in this document are ones with which citizens of our country should be familiar.

In 2004, Congress created a federal holiday, "Constitution Day," designated to be September 17.  In May 2005, the U.S. Department of Education stipulated that all schools that receive federal monies must hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year.

Through this resolution, the Board of Education would communicate a clear message about the importance of our country’s foundational governing document as well as the importance of civic values.
 
Financial Impact:

None

Attachments:
Constitution Day Resolution
C.III.3. 2019 High School Voter Education Weeks
Speaker:
Xanthi Pinkerton
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is requested to approve Resolution No.12, 2019-20, which proclaims the period from September 16-27, 2019, as High School Voter Education Weeks.

Rationale:

The California Education Code designates the last two weeks of September as High School Voter Education Weeks.  

We want to ensure that our students are learning to become active and engaged participants in our democracy. We strongly encourage EGUSD high schools to participate in High School Voter Education Weeks, September 16 through 27, 2019. Let's help get our students on the path to a lifetime of civic engagement and voting.

 
Attachments:
HS Voter Education Weeks Resolution
C.IV. Student Expulsion/Involuntary Transfer Recommendations
C.IV.1. Requests for Return from Student ExpulsionConfidential agenda item.
C.V. Public Comment
C.VI. Consent Agenda - Action
Quick Summary / Abstract:

All items listed on the consent agenda will be acted upon by one motion, without discussion. Should any item need to be considered separately, that item will be pulled for discussion/action.


C.VI.1. Approval of Board Policies
Speaker:
David Reilly, Robert Pierce, Mark Cerutti, Sue Larson
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is requested to approve the Board Policies as aligned with the California School Boards Association (CSBA).
Rationale:

A review of the existing Board Policies showed that our current policies needed to be updated.  The necessary change is reflected in the following policies:

  • BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
  • BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment
  • BP 5030 Wellness
  • BP 6142.6 Visual and Performing Arts Education
  • BP 6145 Extracurricular (Including Interscholastic Athletics) And Cocurricular Activities 
  • BP 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials
 
Attachments:
BP 1312.3
BP 4030
BP 5030
BP 6142.6
BP 6145
BP 6161.1
C.VI.2. Approval of Minutes
Speaker:
Christopher Hoffman
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2019, Board Workshop and the minutes from the regular board meeting that was held on August 13, 2019.

C.VI.3. Use of Facilities - Rate Increase for Off-Duty Security Personnel (Sacramento County Sheriff)
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:

In accordance with notification from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, the Board of Education is asked to approve changes to Administrative Regulation 1330 – Use of Facilities Exhibit A – General Facility Fee Schedule to reflect a rate increase for Off-Duty Sheriff personnel associated with use of school facilities by outside groups.

Rationale:

The current General Facility Fee Schedule (Exhibit A) includes rates for Off-Duty Sheriff personnel.  This level of security is required for any outside organizations using the District’s performing arts centers (Sheldon and Cosumnes Oaks High Schools) and in other facility use instances where this level of security is required by the District Security & Safety department.  The cost charged to the District by the Sacramento County Sheriff is passed through to the organization using the facility.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department notified the District that the rates are increasing as follows:


Current 7/1/18

Effective 7/1/19

Off-duty Sheriff (No Car)

$69.59

$74.59

Off-duty Sheriff (with car)

$78.59

$85.59

District staff recommends that the Board of Education accept and approve the rate increases.

 
Financial Impact:
Costs are paid by organizations using District facilities.
C.VI.4. Ratification of Contracts for Services
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to ratify contracts that have been signed by authorized district staff in accordance with Board Policy 3312-Contracts.
Rationale:

Under current Board Policy 3312 “contracts under the bid limits can be approved by the Designated Personnel, subject to Board ratification.  Amendments to contracts, including construction contract change orders both under and over bid limits, may be approved by the Designated Personnel, subject to Board ratification.”  Staff recommends that the Board ratify the contracts on the attached sheet, which are under the bid limit of $92,600 and have been approved by authorized district staff.

Copies of the contracts are on file with Finance & School Support should you wish to review them in detail.

 
Financial Impact:
Please see funding information provided on attached schedule.
Attachments:
Contracts List 090319
C.VI.5. Ratification of Grant Contracts/Agreements
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:

Name of Grant and/or Contracts/Agreements

Term

Amount

California Montessori Project - Meal Vending

8/1/19-6/30/19

$.50-$2.00 per meal/item

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 - Adult Education

7/1/19-6/30/20

$155,347

City of Rancho Cordova - Multi-cultural Faire to be co-sponsored by Sunrise Elementary & McGarvey Elementary

8/1/19-6/30/20

$2,000

City of Rancho Cordova Garden Project - Sunrise Elementary

8/1/19-7/30/20

$7,500

CTE Teach Grant

9/3/19-6/30/20

$16,000

Education for Homeless Children and Youth

7/1/19-6/30/20

$74,250

Gateway Community Charters - SAVA - Meal Vending

8/1/19-5/29/20

$.50-$3.25 per meal/item

Sacramento Employment Training Agency (SETA) - HiSet testing vouchers

7/1/19-6/30/20

$1,000

Sacramento Public Library - Summer Meal Vending

8/1/19-8/3/19

$2.75 per lunch

SIATech South Sacramento - FNS vending meals to SIATech South Sacramento

8/19/19-5/29/20

$.50-$3.25 per meal/item

St. Peter's Lutheran School

8/1/19-6/30/19

$.50-$2.25 per meal/item

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

7/1/19-6/30/20

$427,310

Visions in Motion - Meal Vending

8/19/19-5/29/19

$.50-$3.50 per meal/item



C.VI.6. 2019-20 Mandate Block Grant – Application for Funding
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to approve the 2019-20 Mandate Block Grant (MBG) program application.

Rationale:

The Mandate Block Grant program provides per ADA funding as opposed to claim reimbursement for mandate cost programs.  The block grant program for 2019-20 provides $32.18 per ADA for grades K-8, and $61.94 per ADA for grades 9-12.  The funding rate for Elk Grove Charter School is $16.86 per ADA in grades 7-8, and $46.87 per ADA for grades 9-12.

The benefit of the Mandate Block Grant allows participating districts to receive funds in the current fiscal year as opposed to completing claims that are unfunded with an unknown date of payment.  Staff recommends participation in the 2019-20 Mandate Block Grant similar to prior years for both Elk Grove USD and Elk Grove Charter School. 

Attached are the mandates as well as the suspended mandates for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
 
Financial Impact:
The estimated revenue for the 2019-20 Mandate Block Grant is $2,503,339 and is included in the 2019-20 budget.  The 2019-20 estimated revenue for Elk Grove Charter School is $9,774 and is included in the 2019-20 budget.
Attachments:
2019-20 MBG Mandates and Suspended Mandates
C.VI.7. Acceptance of Gifts
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to accept the following donations to the District’s schools/programs.
Rationale:

Date Received

Item

Donor

School/Program

Requested Use

Value

8/2/2019

Elementary PE Equipment

Clifford B. Carnes

Elementary Education

Physical Education

$561.00



 
Financial Impact:

Value of Gifts: $561.00

C.VI.8. Approval of Purchase Order Encumbrance Modification History
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to approve purchase order encumbrance modifications from August 1 – August 8, 2019.
Rationale:

The purchase order encumbrance modification history from August 1 – August 8, 2019, is listed below.  The originals are on file in Fiscal Services if you wish to review them.

Modifications:

Fund

Purchase Orders Modified

Purchase Order Modification Costs

01 General Fund

3

$105,000.00

21 Building Fund

1

10,380.00

Total Modifications

4

$115,380.00



 
C.VI.9. Approval of Purchase Order History
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to approve purchase orders for the weeks of July 1, 2019, through July 31, 2019.

Rationale:

The Purchase Order History for the weeks of July 1, 2019, through July 31, 2019, are listed below.  The purchase orders are on file in the Purchasing Department if you wish to review them.

Encumbrances:

Fund

Purchase Orders Issued

Purchase Order Encumbrance Costs

01 General

1827

$ 108,273,256.79

09 Charter School Funds

8

$ 36,623.97

11 Adult Education Fund

80

$ 556,699.71

12 Child Development Fund

57

$ 46,626.55

13 Cafeteria Special Revenue Fund

137

$ 11,725,765.56

14 Deferred Maintenance Fund

2

$ 21,285.17

21 Building Fund

154

$ 31,107,017.94

25 Capital Facilities Fund

1

$ 82,840.88

35 State School Facilities Fund

14

$ 29,081,756.35

40 Special Reserve Fund – Capital Outlay

64

$ 4,834,883.18

49 Special Projects Fund

35

$ 302,785.61

67 Self Insurance Fund

1

$ 216,000.00

Total Encumbrances


$ 186,285,541.71



 
Financial Impact:

N/A

Quick Summary / Abstract:

Prepared by Johnnie E. Terry Jr. in Purchasing

C.VI.10. Approval to Purchase Healthcare/Science Supplies
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize Elk Grove Unified School District Purchasing Department to purchase healthcare/science supplies cooperatively through an RFP secured by National IPA.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from National IPA for the purchase of healthcare/science supplies.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

National IPA #190201

Healthcare/Science Supplies

Pocket Nurse

06/30/2021

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.11. Approval to Purchase Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Anatomy Instructional Supplies
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase chemistry, biology, physics and anatomy instructional supplies cooperatively through an RFP secured by National IPA.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from National IPA for the purchase of chemistry, biology, physics and anatomy instructional supplies.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

National IPA #R190202

Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Anatomy Instructional Supplies

School Specialty Inc, DBA Frey Scientific, LLC

06/30/2021

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.12. Approval to Purchase Educational Furniture
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase educational furniture cooperatively through an RFP secured by National IPA.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from National IPA for the purchase of educational furniture.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

National IPA #20150000070

Educational Furniture

Wenger Corporation

03/04/2020

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.13. Approval to Purchase Audio Visual Equipment and Accessories
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase audio visual equipment and accessories cooperatively through an RFP secured by Omnia Partners.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from Omnia Partners for the purchase of audio visual equipment and accessories.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Omnia Partners #R160901

Audio Visual Equipment & Accessories

B&H foto & Electronics Corp

09/30/2020


 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.14. Approval to Purchase Audio Visual Equipment and Accessories
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase audio visual equipment and accessories cooperatively through an RFP secured by Omnia Partners.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from Omnia Partners for the purchase of audio visual equipment and accessories.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Omnia Partners#160903

Audio Visual Equipment & Accessories

Troxell Communications Inc.

09/30/2020


 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.15. Approval to Purchase Athletic Supplies and PE Equipment
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase athletic supplies and PE equipment cooperatively through an RFP secured by Omnia Partners.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from Omnia Partners for the purchase of athletic supplies and PE equipment.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Omnia Partners #16-SRD-010

Athletic Supplies and PE Equipment

Gopher Sport

09/30/2021

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.16. Approval to Purchase Science/Labware Supplies and Equipment
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase science/labware supplies and equipment cooperatively through an RFP secured by Omnia Partners.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from Omnia Partners for the purchase of science/labware supplies and equipment.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Omnia Partners #C15-JL-12

Science/Labware Supplies and Equipment

Thermo Fisher Scientific

06/30/2020

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.17. Approval to Purchase Toner and Ink
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase toner and ink cooperatively through an RFP secured by Sourcewell.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from Sourcewell for the purchase of toner and ink.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Sourcewell #010615-SCC

Toner & Ink

Staples Contract & Commercial LLC

08/01/2020

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.18. Approval to Purchase Ergonomic Solutions
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase ergonomic solutions cooperatively through an RFP secured by TCPN.

Rationale:

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.

It is in the best interest of the Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from TCPN for the purchase of ergonomic solutions.

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

TCPN #R180404

Ergonomic Solutions

Varidesk, LLC

03/31/2021

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
C.VI.19. Foulks Ranch Elementary School, Prop. 39 Upgrades - Award of Contract
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) review the tabulation of bids, (2) award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, (3) authorize the Administration to sign all documents and contracts pertaining to this work, and (4) authorize the Administration to proceed with the next lowest responsible bidder should a fully endorsed contract with the low bidder, accompanied by certification of the necessary bonds, not be obtained.

Rationale:

This project includes replacement of twenty-three (23) rooftop HVAC units, fifteen (15) Bard units, addition of economizers to nine (9) existing rooftop HVAC units and all associated work located at 6211 Laguna Park Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758.

The Administration received and opened four (4) bids for the project on August 7, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. Kaler Dobler Construction, Inc., submitted the lowest base bid. (See Attachment A for a tabulation of bids). 

The Administration recommends the award of contract to Kaler Dobler Construction, Inc., for the total bid of $610,000.00.
 
Financial Impact:

Funded with Prop 39 and Measure M funds.

Attachments:
Attachment A
C.VI.20. 2019 Lighting Replacement at Various Sites, Phase 2 - Change Order No. 1
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) approve Change Order No. 1 with ReGreen Inc., and (2) authorize a District Representative to sign the approved change order.

Rationale:

On May 21, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to ReGreen, Inc., for the 2019 Lighting Replacement at Various Sites, Phase 2 project.  Change Order No. 1 consists of two (2) items.  The complete change order with backup is on file in the Facilities and Planning Department for review.

(See Attachment 1)

Attachment 2 provides detailed information on distribution of change order requests between Contractor and District.  Change Order No. 1 changes the contract amount of $34,578.00 by $2,172.74 to $36,750.74.

 
Financial Impact:
Funded with Prop 39 and Measure M funds.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
C.VI.21. Union House Elementary School, Modernization Phase 3 and 4 - Change Order No. 1
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) approve Change Order No. 1 with Diede Construction, Inc., Inc., and (2) authorize a District Representative to sign the approved change order.

Rationale:

On May 7, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Diede Construction, Inc., for the Union House Elementary School, Modernization Phase 3 and 4 project.  Change Order No. 1 consists of ten (10) items.  The complete change order with backup is on file in the Facilities and Planning Department for review.

(See Attachment 1)

Attachment 2 provides detailed information on distribution of change order requests between Contractor and District.  Change Order No. 1 changes the contract amount of $6,609,000.00 by $55,161.00 to $6,664,161.00.

 
Financial Impact:
Funded with Measure M funds.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
C.VI.22. 2019 Lighting Replacement at Various Sites, Phase 2 - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of 2019 Lighting Replacement at Various Sites, Phase 2 project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On May 21, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to ReGreen, Inc. for the 2019 Lighting Replacement at Various Sites, Phase 2 project. The work has been completed and is recommended for acceptance by the District.

The Administration will file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder within the statutory ten-day period.

 
Financial Impact:

Not applicable.

C.VI.23. John Reith Elementary School, HVAC Replacement - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of John Reith Elementary School, HVAC Replacement project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On May 21, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for the John Reith Elementary School, HVAC Replacement project. The work has been completed and is recommended for acceptance by the Architect.

The Administration will file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder within the statutory ten-day period.

 
Financial Impact:

Not applicable.

C.VI.24. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School, Interior Lighting Replacement - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of Sierra Enterprise Elementary School, Interior Lighting Replacement project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On May 21, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Nizuk Electrical Contracting for the Sierra Enterprise Elementary School, Interior Lighting Replacement project. The work has been completed and is recommended for acceptance by the District.

The Administration will file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder within the statutory ten-day period.

 
Financial Impact:

Not applicable.

C.VI.25. Food Service Truck Receptacles at Food and Nutrition Services - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of Food Service Truck Receptacles at Food and Nutrition Services project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On June 25, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to DC Electrical Company for the Food Service Truck Receptacles at Food and Nutrition Services project. The work has been completed and is recommended for acceptance by the District.

The Administration will file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder within the statutory ten-day period.

 
Financial Impact:

Not applicable.

C.VI.26. Florin Elementary School, Interior Lighting Replacement - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of Florin Elementary School, Interior Lighting Replacement project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On June 25, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Baran Electric for the Florin Elementary School, Interior Lighting Replacement project. The work has been completed and is recommended for acceptance by the District.

The Administration will file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder within the statutory ten-day period.

 
Financial Impact:

Not applicable.

C.VI.27. School Bus Acquisition
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the purchase of 15 school buses associated with the Program for the Acquisition of Language and Social Skill (PALSS) expansion.

Rationale:

The Elk Grove Unified School District’s Transportation Department is requesting that the Governing Board approve the contract to purchase fifteen school buses: Nine (9) school buses cooperatively through the South County Support Services Agency and six (6) buses cooperatively with the Waterford Unified School District Board of Education.

With the growth of the District’s PALSS program for the 2019-2020 school year, additional buses and drivers are required.  It is anticipated that 15 additional buses are needed for the routing of our new students.  The Governing Board previously approved the expansion of the program and the funding for the expansion, including buses and drivers which occurred on June 25, 2019.  These new school buses will be equipped to accommodate a variety of student needs: wheelchair accessibility, integrated seating, lap-shoulder belts and climate control.  Buses will also be equipped with track seating which allows seats to be removed to give flexibility for increased wheelchair ridership as deemed necessary.

Nine (9) International school buses are available through a contract, South County Support Services Agency Bid #170201 and six (6) buses are available through the Waterford Unified School District, which was approved by the Board of Education on November 10, 2016. Documentation of bids are located in the Purchasing Department for further review if necessary.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20118, this bid provides statutory exceptions to the competitive bidding requirements (piggybacking clause) as set forth in Public Contract Code Section 20111. This exception allows equipment, automotive vehicles and other personal property.

NUMBER OF BUSES

DESCRIPTION

VIN #’s

AMOUNT

15 (fifteen)

(9) International Buses
(6) Blue Bird Buses

TBD

$150,000.00

 
Financial Impact:

Approximately $150,000 per school bus. Funding was previously budgeted consistent with Governing Board action on June 25, 2019.


C.VI.28. Purchase of Additional 10-Passenger Vans
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize the purchase of 5 additional 10 Passenger (including the driver) Vans for the transportation of activity trips for various elementary, middle, and high schools as needed for student activities throughout the District.

Rationale:

Vehicle Code 545 defines the use of a school bus.  School bus transportation may be supplemented with the use of activity vans, as long as they are manufactured, built, designed and used for transporting no more than 10 passengers including the driver. Teachers, coaches, and other approved district personnel currently utilize 7 and 10 passenger vans for various activity trips throughout the District.  Such activities are becoming more frequent and the need for larger capacity is needed.  Many of our activity vans are designed, manufactured, and used to transport 7 passengers, which is often limiting to our District staff utilizing these activity vans. 

The purchase of 10 passenger vans will make our service more useful and additional vans will assist in the accommodating the activity van service.

The purchase of the larger, 10 passenger vans will also allow transportation to utilize the older 7 passenger vans for servicing individual students who live out of District (McKinney-Vento) or reside on the edges of the district.  Utilizing the vans for servicing students in this situation will reduce student ride times and create more efficient routing.

The National Auto Fleet Group will provide 5 vans, 2019, Ford Transit Passenger wagon (K1Z) T-150, available under the Sourcewell Contract 120716-NAF.
 
Financial Impact:

$33,000.00 per van at 5 vans for a total of $165,000.00. Funding is budgeted through available transportation budgets from field trip and other revenue sources.





C.VI.29. Elk Grove Adult and Community Education Course Approval for 2019-20 School Year
Speaker:
Karen Malkiewicz
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to approve Elk Grove Adult and Community Education's (EGACE) course offerings for the 2019-20 School Year.

Rationale:

The California Department of Education has received, recorded, and approved EGACE's course request for all courses to be offered in the 2019-20 school year.  The Board of Education is asked to approve the courses on the attached list.

 
Attachments:
EGACE 2019/20 Course List
C.VI.30. Out-of-State Field Trip
Speaker:
Craig Murray
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to approve the Out-of-State Field Trip listed below.
Rationale:


As part of its consent agenda, the Board is asked to approve the following out-of-state field trip:

School

Field Trip Destination

Field Trip Purpose

Dates of Trip

Laguna Creek High School

Ashland, Oregon

Shakespeare Festival Theatre Experience

October 1-3, 2019


 
C.VI.31. Approval to Purchase Renewal of Content Filtering Services
Speaker:
Steve Mate
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to approve a 3-year renewal of content filtering services from Lightspeed Systems utilizing the Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)) contract #100614 awarded to CDW-G.

Rationale:

The District is required to maintain a content filtering system in order to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and to qualify for E-rate discounts on our data services.  These discounts save the District over $1 million per year for the data services and infrastructure necessary to provide Internet access to the classroom. The District is using the content filtering solution provided by Lightspeed Systems.  This is a subscription-based service, and the subscription is due for renewal in September.  

Renewing for a three-year term will result in a three year savings to the District of $52,500.

Public Code Section §20118 provides a statutory exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Public Contract Code by allowing districts to utilize cooperative bids secured by other districts or public entities for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services.

It is in the best interest of Elk Grove Unified School District to utilize the contract and pricing from Sourcewell for the purpose of district Internet content filtering.

 
Financial Impact:

Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operations monies.

Cost of 3 year license: $285,000.00

C.VI.32. Personnel Actions
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is requested to approve the attached list of personnel changes as indicated in the actions below.

Rationale:

CERTIFICATED:

New Hire(s)  [49]

Leave(s) of Absence

Promotion(s)

Rehire(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)


CLASSIFIED:

New Hire(s)  [33]

Leave(s) of Absence

Probationary Release(s)

Promotion(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

Status Change(s)

 
Financial Impact:

N/A

C.VI.33. Approval of Confidential and Supervisory Salary Schedule
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to approve the updated Confidential and Supervisory Salary Schedule.

Rationale:

The Financial Data and Operations Analyst job description was added; Senior Financial Data Analyst and Position Control Specialist positions are now obsolete.

 
Financial Impact:

No financial impact.

Attachments:
Confidential and Supervisory Salary Schedule
C.VI.34. Revised Job Descriptions - Fiscal Technician I and Fiscal Technician II
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to approve the revised job descriptions for Fiscal Technician I and Fiscal Technician II.

Rationale:

The Fiscal Technician I and Fiscal Technician II job descriptions have been updated to reflect current job responsibilities and updated terminology.  Both job descriptions are on the AFSCME Salary Schedule #21.

 
Financial Impact:

The establishment of the Fiscal Technician II will be accommodated by the current Learning & Support Services budget.

Attachments:
AFSCME Salary Schedule
Fiscal Technician I Job Description
Fiscal Technician II Job Description
C.VI.35. High School Course Revisions
Speaker:
Jerrilyn Ewing
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is requested to approve revisions to the below high school courses.
Rationale:

The following Requests for Revision to an Existing Board-Adopted Course have undergone review and approval by the appropriate steering committee(s), the EGUSD Curriculum Council, and have the support of principals.

Preparing for College Math Success (Course #03661) It is requested that the course title be changed to “Transition to Quantitative Reasoning.”

IB Math: Analysis and Approaches HL2 (Course #20081) It is requested that the pre-requisite be revised to read “Pre-requisite: IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL1 with a C or better.”

 
Financial Impact:

None

C.VI.36. Revisions to Existing Curriculum
Speaker:
Jerrilyn Ewing
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is requested to approve revisions to the below curriculum.
Rationale:

The following Requests for Revision to an Existing Board-Adopted Curriculum (Instructional Material) have undergone review and approval by the appropriate steering committee(s), the EGUSD Curriculum Council, and have the support of principals.

English 3D, Course I, Scholastic.  It is requested that the curriculum for course “Academic Writing for Success,” Course #0209, Grades 7-8, be revised to English 3D, Course B, Volume 1, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and that the funding for these materials is provided by district funds, not site funds.

English 3D, Course I, Scholastic.  It is requested that the curriculum for course “Writing to Discuss and Debate,” Course #02710, Grades 9-12, be revised to English 3D, Course B, Volume 2, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and that the funding for these materials is provided by district funds, not site funds.

English 3D, Course II, Scholastic.  It is requested that the curriculum for course “College and Career Writing,” Course #02711, Grades 9-12, be revised to English 3D, Course C, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and that the funding for these materials is provided by district funds, not site funds.

 
Financial Impact:
Funding for these materials has been planned for in the instructional materials budget.
C.VI.37. Approval of Revised Elk Grove Unified School District Governance Handbook
Speaker:
Christopher Hoffman
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to approve the revised EGUSD Governance Handbook.

Rationale:

During the Board Workshop on August 7, 2019, the Board agreed to add the information below which is  located on page 8 of the attached Governance Handbook:

 Support and Opposition of State and Federal Legislation, Legislative Updates

  • As locally elected representatives Board members have significant influence with state and federal representatives and as such Board members should be knowledgeable regarding legislative proposals affecting the District.
  • The Superintendent or designee will provide legislative updates to the Board Legislative Subcommittee and the full Board as deemed appropriate by legislative cycles and actions.
  • Trustees will email the Superintendent and Board President to request information pertaining to legislative matters and/or to request the full Board to consider a position on a legislative matter.
  • The full Board, by formal board action, may take a position on a legislative matter.  A majority of the Board, through action, will represent the Board’s position on a legislative matter.
  • Legislative matters and processes sometimes require nimble and rapid responses and action.  When action by the full Board is not logistically possible to affect critical and urgent legislative matters, the Superintendent will advise the Board Legislative Subcommittee.
  • The Board Legislative Subcommittee may make recommendations for support or opposition regarding legislative matters to the full Board.
  • The Board and Superintendent will follow the procedures outlined in the State and Federal Legislation Position and Update Process.
 
Attachments:
EGUSD Governance Handbook
C.VII. LCAP Update
C.VIII. Race and Educational Equity
C.VIII.1. Progress Report on Race and Educational Equity in EGUSD
Speaker:
Mathew Espinosa
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is requested to receive a progress report on the District's response and outcomes to concerns of race and educational equity within EGUSD.
Rationale:
The Office of Educational Equity will present an update on the development of an Educational Equity Annual Report on progress toward the implementation of the Educational Equity Strategic Plan.
 
Financial Impact:

N/A

Attachments:
Race & Educational Equity Presentation 9-3-19
Race & Educational Equity Progress Report 9-3-19
C.IX. Budget Update
C.X. Facilities Update
C.XI. Bargaining Units
C.XII. Reports
C.XIII. Public Hearing/Action Items
C.XIII.1. Consideration and Public Notice of ATU's Initial Proposal to the District regarding Collective Bargaining for the 2019-2020 School Year
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Elk Grove Unified School District Governing Board is asked to review the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) initial proposal to Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) for 2019-2020 collective bargaining.

Rationale:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 3547, the following are stipulated for negotiations between a bargaining unit and the District.

1. The union's initial proposal is officially presented at a public meeting of the Governing board for public notice; and

2. A public hearing is conducted to receive public input regarding the union's initial proposal.

ATU's initial proposal is attached.

It is recommended that after the closure of the public hearing, the Board take action to accept ATU's initial proposal.

 
Attachments:
2019-2020 ATU Initial Proposal to EGUSD
C.XIV. Discussion Items
C.XV. Action Items
C.XV.1. Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials
Speaker:
Jerrilyn Ewing
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is requested to approve Resolution No. 2, 2019-20, certifying that the Elk Grove School District is in compliance with Education Code Section (EC) 60119, ensuring that each pupil has sufficient instructional materials.

Rationale:

EC 60119 specifies that the Board of Education shall hold a public hearing and shall determine through a resolution that each pupil, including each English learner, in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials or both, in each subject (English/language arts, mathematics, history/social science, and science), that are consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum framework adopted by the California State Board of Education.

EC 60119 also requires that the Board of Education make a written determination as to whether each pupil enrolled in foreign language or health has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials. Similarly, the Board of Education must determine the availability of laboratory science equipment as applicable to science laboratory courses offered in grades 9-12, inclusive. The Board of Education did hold such public hearing during its August 13, 2019, Board meeting.

The attached resolution certifies that, in fact, each Elk Grove Unified School District student does have textbooks and instructional materials consistent with these guidelines.

 
Attachments:
Res No. 2, Instructional Materials
C.XV.2. Resolution to Eliminate Classified Positions
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to adopt Resolution No. 11, 2019-20, authorizing the Governing Board to eliminate classified positions.

Rationale:

The Board is asked to adopt the attached resolutions to eliminate classified positions due to lack of work/lack of funds pursuant to Education Code Sections 45114, 45298, 45308, and 45117.

 
Attachments:
Resolution 11, 2019-2020
C.XVI. Board Member and Superintendent Reports
C.XVII. Information Items
C.XVII.1. Other Items from the Floor
C.XVIII. Adjournment
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Published: August 23, 2019, 2:24 PM

The resubmit was successful.