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Virtual Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Elk Grove USD
July 21, 2020 4:00PM
BOARD MEETING VIA ZOOM Closed Session - 4:00 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. NOTICE: INFORMATION FOR VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING
Quick Summary / Abstract:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which temporarily suspends provisions of the Brown Act relating to public meetings. As such, Elk Grove Unified School District Board members will be conducting this open session board meeting via Zoom video/teleconferencing.

Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Zoom is an online meeting platform that will be used by the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education during the current State social distancing and shelter at home order. Those who wish to view the meeting will need an internet connection and device. Zoom is compatible with Windows and Apple computers, along with iPhones, iPads, Chromebooks and Android devices. The device must have working speakers to hear the meeting.

Please note:  If Zoom is not currently installed on a computer or device, Zoom will ask to download a small app to the computer or device. Please accept the install to continue to the Zoom meeting. Zoom will only need to install the app the first time a computer or device is used with Zoom. Mobile device users can install the Zoom app prior to a meeting by visiting their app store. Zoom Cloud Meetings is the name of the app.

Join the meeting via the Zoom link below:
https://egusd-net.zoom.us/j/89651708783




B. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C. CLOSED SESSION - Board of Education
C.I. Government Code Section 54956.9 Subdivision (d) Paragraph (1): Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
C.II. Government Code Section 54956.9 Subdivision (d) Paragraph (2): Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
C.III. Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
C.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 


C.V. Government Code Section 54957: Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title: Superintendent
D. OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom
D.I. Pledge of Allegiance
D.II. Presentations/Recognitions
D.III. Resolutions
D.IV. Student Expulsion/Involuntary Transfer Recommendations
D.IV.1. Request for Return from Student ExpulsionConfidential agenda item.
D.V. Public Comment - Submit Electronically by 4:30 p.m.
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Public Comment on Items on the Agenda or Not on the Agenda

NOTICE:   If you wish to address the Board, an electronic speaker card must be submitted with written comments prior to 4:30 p.m. on July 21, 2020.  Comments submitted on the designated speaker cards in the Google Document application through the following Link will be read to the Board by a staff member  during the Board meeting.   

Public Comment Electronic Speaker Card:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwkDaaBgvuGaYFVBQqwVfHeO0Y-zyD_30P4b9knb2c0WQJmg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please be sure to complete the Google electronic speaker card indicating whether the matter you wish to address is on the agenda or not on the agenda. The total amount of time allocated to present electronic speakers cards to the Board will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes, with a total of thirty (30) minutes designated for public comment on an item. Time limitations are at the discretion of the President of the Board of Trustees.  The meeting is recorded on video and audio. 

Virtual EGUSD Board participants are limited to 3000 people due to capacity constraints within Zoom. The Zoom meeting will be recorded (video and audio) and will be made available on the Elk Grove Unified School District’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/elkgroveunified



D.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.


D.VI.1. Approval of Minutes
Speaker:
Christopher Hoffman
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting that was held on June 9, 2020.
Rationale:
Note that the June 9, 2020 board meeting minutes are being resubmitted for approval.  The board meeting video has been reviewed and the minutes are accurate.
 
D.VI.2. 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) [1]

Leave(s) of Absence

Promotion(s)

Rehire(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

Returning from Leave(s) of Absence

 

CLASSIFIED:

New Hire(s) [1]

Layoff Rescission(s)

Leave(s) of Absence

Promotion(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

Return from Leave(s) of Absence

Status Change(s)

 
D.VI.3. Williams Act Quarterly Report Notification
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to receive a report on the Williams Act Quarterly Report Uniform Complaint Process for the period of April 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020.

Rationale:

Pursuant to the legislation embodied in Education Code section 35186(d), specifically as it relates to the Williams Case legislation, each school district is required by law to report to the County Superintendent of Schools, on a quarterly basis, summarized data on the nature and resolution of all Williams-type complaints filed with the district. Williams-type complaints relate to the sufficiency of textbooks, emergency school facility issues, and the vacancy or misassignment of teachers.

The summary reports are required to be publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district and both the complaint and written responses are public records available to the public. A copy of the electronically submitted report is attached.

During the period of April 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020, there were no complaints filed.

 
Attachments:
2019-20 4th Quarter Williams Act Report
D.VI.4. Revised Salary Schedules #17 and #25
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve revised salary schedules #17 and #25.
Rationale:

EGEA Adjunct Duty #17 has been updated to reflect the salary rollback of 1.75% effective 7/1/2020.

Classified Adjunct Duty #25 has been updated to reflect the salary rollback of 1.75% effective 7/1/2020.

 
Attachments:
Classified Adjunct Duty #25 Salary Schedule
EGEA Adjunct Duty #17 Salary Schedule
D.VI.5. 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

6/9/20

Cash

Brett Tank

Elk Grove High

Athletics

$250.00

6/9/20

Cash

Roxana Morales

FNS

Meal Support

$500.00

6/9/20

Cash

State of California - California Student Aid Commission

Monterey Trail High

Cash 4 College

$300.00

6/9/20

Cash

PG&E

Monterey Trail High

Principal's Discretion

$471.60

6/15/20

Cash

Your Cause

Florin High

Principal's Discretion

$60.00


 
Financial Impact:
Value of Gifts: $1,581.60
D.VI.6. Warrant Register No. 12
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:

Approve Warrant Register No. 12 – Warrant Numbers 071904-73087, 408370-409008.

All Funds:  June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020

Rationale:

Education Code 42632 requires that all payments from the funds of a school district shall be made by written order of the governing board of the district.

It is also required that district orders (warrants) must be numbered and include the following per Education Code 42634:

  • The particular fund or funds of the district against which it is drawn
  • The amount of payment to be made
  • An itemized bill showing separate items and the price of each item (this information is retained in Fiscal Services)
  • The rate of salary and the period of service of any employee of the district for whom an order is issued for payment of salary or wages (this information is retained in the Payroll office)

The Board is asked to approve Warrant Register No. 12 – Warrant Numbers 071904-73087, 408370-409008.

See attached report for Warrant Register No. 12 expenditures.

 
Financial Impact:

Total expenditures for all funds from June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 are $55,452,977.17.

Attachments:
Warrant Register #12
D.VI.7. Ratification of Contracts for Services
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to ratify contracts for services 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 $95,200 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:
072120 Contracts List
D.VI.8. Ratification of Grant Contracts/Agreements for Funding
Speaker:
Shannon Hayes
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to ratify grant contracts/agreements that have been signed by authorized district staff.
Rationale:

Name of Grant and/or Contracts/Agreements

Term

Amount

21st Century Community Learning Centers - Core - amendment to extend to 12/31/2020

07/01/2019-12/31/2020

$1,713,611.00

21st Century Community Learning Centers - Equitable Access - Extended to 12/31/2020

07/01/2019-12/31/2020

$225,000.00

21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens, Core - amendment to extend to 12/31/2020

07/01/2019-12/31/2020

$500,000.00

21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens, Equitable Access - Extended to 12/31/2020

07/01/2019-12/31/2020

$25,000.00

After School Education and Safety Program – amendment to extend to 12/30/2020

07/01/2019-12/31/2020

$3,634,183.48

California Partnership Lighthouse Academies Project: Law Academy - Florin High School - amended to extend to 9/30/2021

03/01/2020-09/30/2021

$16,466.00

California Teachers Association - Visiting Educator

07/01/2020-06/30/2021

$90,000.00

City of Rancho Cordova - Robert J. McGarvey & Sunrise Elementary School Choir - amended to extend to 12/31/2020

07/01/2019-12/31/2020

$12,000.00

City of Rancho Cordova Garden Project - Sunrise Elementary - amended to extend to 12/31/2020

08/01/2019-12/31/2020

$7,500.00

Community Services Block Grant Safety Net - Modification 1

01/01/2020-12/31/2020

$38,342.00

County of Sacramento - Independent Living Program

07/01/2020-06/30/2021

$99,999.00

Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program

06/15/2020-12/31/2024

$6,121,680.86

Renewal Agreement with County of Sacramento Sheriff and RCCC/Main Jail

07/01/2020-06/30/2021

$415,428.00

Sacramento County Probation Day Center

07/01/2020-06/30/2021

$50,000.00

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department - Adult Ed Automotive Education - amendment to add COVID-19 funding language

05/01/2020-04/30/2021

$97,696.00

SETA - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - Out of School Youth

07/01/2020-06/30/2021

$257,446.00

Specialized Secondary Programs: Florin High School Music and Audio Technology

06/01/2020-0630/2021

$110,000

Specialized Secondary Programs: Elk Grove High School Principles of Livestock Management

06/01/2020-0630/2021

$110,000

 
D.VI.9. 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 June 9 – July 7, 2020.
Rationale:

The purchase order encumbrance modification history from June 9 – July 7, 2020 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

19

$411,560.64

13 Cafeteria Fund

5

$17,000.00

21 Building Fund

3

$3,500.00

Total Modifications

27

$432,060.64

 
D.VI.10. Approval to Purchase Furniture
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to authorize Elk Grove Unified School District Purchasing Department to purchase furniture cooperatively through an RFP secured by Omnia Partners Region 4 ESC contract R191810
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 Region 4 ESC, Contract Number R191810

 

RFP

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Omnia Partners Region 4 ESC R191810

Furniture

MeTEOR Education, LLC

04/30/2023

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
D.VI.11. Approval to Purchase Office Supplies, Classroom & Office Furniture, Technology, Promotional Items, Facilities Supplies, Breakroom Supplies
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to authorize Elk Grove Unified School District Purchasing Department to purchase Office Supplies, Classroom & Office Furniture, Technology, Promotional Items, Facilities Supplies, Breakroom Supplies through Sourcewell contract #012320-SCC
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 Office Supplies, Classroom & Office Furniture, Technology, Promotional Items, Facilities Supplies, Breakroom Supplies.

 

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Sourcewell:

#012320-SCC

Office Supplies, Classroom & Office Furniture, Technology, Promotional Items, Facilities Supplies, Breakroom Supplies

Staples Contract & Commercial LLC

04/06/2024

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
D.VI.12. Approval to Purchase Cleaning Supplies, Equipment, and Custodial Related Products
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to authorize Elk Grove Unified School District Purchasing Department to purchase cleaning supplies, equipment, and custodial related products through Fresno Unified School District RFP# 17-21.
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 Fresno Unified School District for cleaning supplies, equipment, and custodial related products.

 

Contract

Item

Vendor

Expiration Date

Fresno Unified School District RFP# 17-21

Cleaning Supplies, Equipment, and Custodial Related Products

Home Depot Pro

10/31/2022

 
Financial Impact:
Funding source will be budgeted through internal department operational monies.
D.VI.13. Security System Upgrade Project: Group 2 – Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary and Florin High Schools - Change Order No. 1
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

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

Rationale:

On July 23, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Trofholz Technologies, Inc.  for the Security System Upgrade Project: Group 2 – Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary and Florin High Schools project.  Change Order No. 1 consists of one (1) item.  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 $187,202.54 by $5,000.00 to $192,202.54.

 
Financial Impact:
Funded with Measure M funds.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
D.VI.14. Security System Upgrade Project: Group 2 – Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary and Florin High Schools - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of Security System Upgrade Project: Group 2 – Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary and Florin High Schools project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On July 23, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Trofholz Technologies, Inc., for the Security System Upgrade Project: Group 2 – Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary and Florin High Schools 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.
D.VI.15. Security System Upgrade Project: Group 3 – Samuel Jackman Middle School and Student Support Center - Change Order No. 1
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

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

Rationale:

On July 23, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Trofholz Technologies, Inc.  for the Security System Upgrade Project: Group 3 – Samuel Jackman Middle School and Student Support Center 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 $297,763.53 by $4,565.00 to $302,328.53.

 
Financial Impact:
Funded with Measure M funds.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
D.VI.16. Security System Upgrade Project: Group 3 – Samuel Jackman Middle School and Student Support Center - Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of Security System Upgrade Project: Group 3 – Samuel Jackman Middle School and Student Support Center project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Rationale:

On July 23, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Trofholz Technologies, Inc., for the Security System Upgrade Project: Group 3 – Samuel Jackman Middle School and Student Support Center 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.
D.VI.17. James Rutter Middle School, New Science Center - Change Order No. 2
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

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

Rationale:

On June 25, 2019, the Board of Education awarded a contract to F&H Construction, Inc., for the James Rutter Middle School, New Science Center project.  Change Order No. 1 consists of one (1) item.  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. 2 changes the contract amount of $7,991,306.00 by $31,928.00 to $8,023,234.00.

 
Financial Impact:
Funded with Measure M funds.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
D.VI.18. Synthetic Turf and Track Projects at Cosumnes Oaks, Elk Grove, Monterey Trail, Sheldon, and Valley High Schools - Amendment No. 2 to California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) Contract
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:
The Board of Education is asked to (1) approve Amendment No. 2 with FieldTurf USA, Inc., and (2) authorize a District Representative to sign the approved change order.  
Rationale:

On April 21, 2020, the Board of Education ratified a CMAS contract to FieldTurf USA Inc., for the Synthetic Turf and Track Projects at Cosumnes Oaks, Elk Grove, Monterey Trail, Sheldon, and Valley High Schools.  Amendment No. 2 consists of one (1) item.  The complete amendment with backup is on file in the Facilities and Planning Department for review.

 

(See Attachment 1)

 

Attachment 2 provides detailed information on distribution of amendment requests between Contractor and District.  Amendment No. 1 changes the contract amount of $3,275,290.20 by $53,631.33 to $3,328,921.53.

 
Financial Impact:
Funded with Measure M and State Bond funds.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
D.VI.19. Pleasant Grove Elementary School Modernization Project Lease-Leaseback Agreement Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to (1) Approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $17,407,942.00 for the construction of the Pleasant Grove Elementary School Modernization project, and (2) Authorize the Administration to sign all documents necessary for a Lease-Leaseback Agreement with F&H Construction, Inc.

Rationale:

In April 1, 2020, and April 8, 2020, the District issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a general contractor to provide Lease-Leaseback (LLB) construction services for the Pleasant Grove Elementary School Modernization project. In response to the RFQ, seven (7) responsive qualification statements and sealed proposals that would form the basis of negotiations for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) were received. 

District staff scored the qualifications and proposals to determine contractors’ ability to deliver the project on time and to assure the best value to the District. Based upon the results, F&H Construction, Inc. was determined to be the general contractor who would provide the best value to the District for the construction of the Pleasant Grove Elementary School Modernization project.

On June 9, 2020, the Board authorized Administration to negotiate with F&H Construction, Inc. to determine a GMP and, subsequent to that authorization, F&H Construction, Inc. solicited bids from qualified subcontractors seeking quotes from all trades for the construction of the Pleasant Grove Elementary School Modernization project.

Quotes received from subcontractors were reviewed and evaluated by District and F&H Construction, Inc. staff for completeness and to assure the best value to the District. Upon tabulation of subcontractor bids, a total GMP for the project of $17,407,942.00 was determined.  Accordingly, District administration seeks authorization to enter into an LLB Agreement with F&H Construction, Inc. to construct the Pleasant Grove Elementary Modernization project for the GMP of $17,407,942.00.
 
Financial Impact:

Funded with Measure M funds, State Bond funds and Mello Roos (Fund 49) revenues.

D.VI.20. Elk Grove Adult and Community Education Course Approval for 2020-21
Speaker:
Craig Murray/Karen Malkiewicz
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to approve Elk Grove Adult and Community Education’s course offerings for 2020/21.

Rationale:
The California Department of Education has received, recorded, and approved EGACE’s course request for 91 courses to be offered in the 2020/21 school year. The Board of Education is asked to approve the courses on the attached list. 
 
Attachments:
CDE Course Approval
D.VI.21. Approval of Purchase and Configuration of Upgraded Infrastructure for VMWare and Data Storage
Speaker:
Steve Mate
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to authorize staff to purchase of hardware and configuration services to refresh out of date systems that support virtualization of servers and replace end of life storage systems utilizing The State of California, Department of General Services, Contract Number 1-19-70-19H-1, Enterprise Technology, (Data Center Equipment) Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Entisys solutions, Inc., DBA Entisys360.

Rationale:

The district needs to replace and update the infrastructure supporting critical servers that support administrative and student needs. The current solution has old devices and technology that can no longer be supported or upgraded cost effectively.  This also includes equipment that has reached end of life and needs to be replaced in order to move forward with current technology. After extensive research on possible solutions, Hewlett Packard Enterprise technology and hardware was chosen as the best solution for EGUSD.

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 The State of California, Department of General Services, Contract Number 1-19-70-19H-1, Enterprise Technology, (Data Center Equipment) Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Entisys solutions, Inc., DBA Entisys360.

 
Financial Impact:

Purchase of this will utilize the existing Technology Services General Fund, which is budgeted for this.

Cost of Equipment and Services approximately $260,000, which covers 5 years of support and maintenance.

D.VI.22. Sacramento Employment Training Agency, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Action Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Grand Funds
Speaker:
Craig Murray / Karen Malkiewicz
Recommended Motion:

The Board of Education is asked to approve Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) acceptance of the SETA WIOA, Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker grant funds to operate workforce development programs and services through its Sacramento Works America’s Job Center of California (SWAJCC), located on the EGACE main campus.

Rationale:

The Board of Education is asked to approve the resolution in the amount of $300,000 to from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The funds will be used to provide Basic Career Services to 1,130 customers and Individualized Career Services to 113 customers.

An additional amount of $10,000 has be set aside for scholarship, supportive services, and vendor services. These funds are available for obligation and “draw down” only. 

 
Attachments:
SETA Award Letter & Resolution
D.VII. LCAP Update
D.VIII. Race and Educational Equity
D.IX. Budget Update
D.X. Facilities Update
D.XI. Bargaining Units
D.XII. Reports
D.XIII. Public Hearing/Action Items
D.XIV. Discussion Items
D.XIV.1. Elk Grove Unified School District Community Facilities District 2020-2021 Tax Report and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1, 2020-2021 Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Robert Pierce
Recommended Motion:
The Board, acting on behalf of the Elk Grove Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 1, is asked to (1) receive the 2020-2021 Elk Grove Unified School District Community Facilities District Tax Report, (2) receive input from property owners appealing a specific parcel tax, (3) conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1, 2020-2021, and (4) continue the item to the regular meeting of August 11, 2020, for adoption.
Rationale:

Administration has prepared the 2020-2021 Elk Grove Unified School District Community Facilities District Tax Report, which sets the tax rate for each parcel within the District.  The rate is based on information on each parcel in the District and tax formulas established by the passage of Measure A on April 28, 1987, and again on March 10, 1998, with amendments.  The Tax Report will be used by the County of Sacramento to prepare tax bills and collect tax revenues for the 2020-2021 tax year.  The Mello-Roos Act requires that the Board, acting on behalf of the Elk Grove Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 1, adopt the Tax Report as a regular agenda item.  The Act requires that the action taken by the Board is in the form of adopting an ordinance.  Ordinance No. 1, 2020-2021, when adopted by the Board, allows the Administration to make changes to the Tax Report in response to appeals from taxpayers, or, otherwise, to correct errors in the application of the special tax to particular parcels.

The Administration requests that the Board conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1, 2020-2021 (Exhibit A).  The Board should conduct a final reading and adoption of the Ordinance on August 11, 2020.  Public Notices for today’s meeting were placed in the Sacramento Bee and the Elk Grove Citizen on July 10, 2020.

The Financial Plan, adopted on January 26, 1987, allows for the appeal of the tax rate for a parcel.  The Board should receive input from the public regarding appeals of a specific tax for a parcel of land only.  The actual tax formula cannot be appealed since the formula was established by the electorate when they approved Measure A.  All appeals should be directed to the Administration for consideration and the Board should proceed with the adoption of the Tax Report and Ordinance No. 1, 2020-2021 (Exhibit A). 

The 2020-2021 Tax Report continues the current and maximum tax rate of $3.82 per month (or $45.84 per year) for “existing” development and $9.82 per month (or $117.84 per year) for “future” development per equivalent taxable unit according to the manner specified in Resolution No. 27, 1986-87.  Due to the March 10, 1998, bond election, future development occurring from July 1, 1998, through June 30, 2001, will be assessed at $15.00 per month (or $180.00 per year) per taxable unit and future development occurring from July 1, 2001, forward will be assessed $16.67 per month (or $200.00 per year) per taxable unit.

The attached summary of the Tax Report indicates preliminary tax revenue information.  The Tax Report will be delivered to the Sacramento County Auditor's Office no later than August 14, 2020.  The Senior Citizen/Disabled Person Tax Reduction period closed on June 30, 2020.  Those who did not renew by that date will have their reductions deleted from the tax roll.  Therefore, the “Senior Reductions” number is still subject to changes.  Any changes will be reflected in the August 11, 2020, Board Item. 

 
Attachments:
Exhibit A
Preliminary Tax Report 2020-2021
D.XIV.2. EGUSD Learning Model Update
Speaker:
Mark Cerutti
Recommended Motion:

The Board will be provided information and their feedback sought about three components of the updated Distance Learning Model:

  • Schedules
  • Teacher Professional Learning
  • Student Academic Assessments
Rationale:

Using the substantial and valuable student, parent, and staff feedback, EGUSD is implementing an improved Distance Learning Educational Model to begin the 2020-21 school year. Three aspects of the Distance Learning model will be discussed:

  • Elementary and Secondary Distance Learning daily schedules
  • K-12 Teacher professional learning focusing on high quality instructional design and delivery
  • K-12 student academic assessments including diagnostic and benchmark assessments
Accompanying information will be available prior to the Board meeting.
 
Attachments:
Learning Model Update
D.XV. Action Items
D.XV.1. Declaration of Need
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is requested to adopt and approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for 2020-2021 as required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Rationale:

The Declaration of Need was placed under Consent Agenda-Action and approved on May 19, 2020.  Per the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, it is being re-submitted under Action Items and shall be on future Board Agendas.

The district is committed to hiring fully qualified educators to meet the needs of our students.  However, on some occasions, we may need to request various types of Emergency or Limited Assignment permits to meet specific needs where we are not able to find teachers who hold the appropriate authorizations. Specific examples are as follows:

• All EGUSD teachers are required to hold English Learner certification.  When qualified educators relocate from other states where it is not required or are qualified teachers returning to the classroom after a break and were not required to hold it before, the district must assist them in applying for Emergency CLAD permits to cover their service to English Learners until they gain EL certification.

• All EGUSD special education teachers are required to hold an authorization to teach students with Autism.  When qualified special education teachers do not hold that authorization, the district must assist them in applying for Special Education Limited Assignment Permits, Moderate/Severe until they are able to gain the Autism authorization.

• EGUSD currently employs Elementary Resource Teachers in the areas of Computers and Physical Education at our elementary schools.  All are credentialed educators for Elementary subjects but some are working to gain specific authorizations in either Computers or Physical Education as required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The district must assist them in applying for Limited Assignment Permits in Computers or Physical Education until the teacher is able to achieve that authorization.

• In the 2020/21 school year, EGUSD is implementing the New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 3 Course Model. Implementation of the new standards will require current Science teachers to obtain additional certification to teach science under this model. The district must assist them in applying for Limited Assignment Permits in additional Science content areas until the teacher is able to achieve the authorizations required by the NGSS standards.

The remainder of requests for Emergency/Limited Assignment Permits are to address particular needs that may occur periodically throughout the 2020-21 school year.  Therefore, our Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for 2020-21 includes the following request:

 

Emergency Permits                                                           

        CLAD                                                                              50

        Resource Specialist                                                          5

        Teacher Librarian Services                                               5

 

Limited Assignment Permits (Limited Assignment Permits may only be issued to applicants with a valid California teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a professional preparation program including student teaching.)

          Multiple Subject                                                            60

          Single Subject                                                             150

          Special Education                                                         60

 
Attachments:
Declaration of Need
D.XV.2. Resolution to Eliminate a Classified Position
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:

The Board is asked to adopt Resolution No. 2, for school year 2020-2021, authorizing the Governing Board to eliminate a classified position.

Rationale:
The Board is asked to adopt the attached resolution to eliminate a classified position due to lack of work/lack of funds pursuant to Education Code Sections 45114, 45298, 45308, and 45117.
 
Attachments:
Resolution 2, 2020-2021
D.XV.3. Amendment Agreements for Non-Represented Employees
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:
Summarize, discuss and approve Certain Non-Represented Employment Agreements and Amendments to Certain Non-Represented Employment Agreements.
Rationale:

California Government Code section 54953(C) (3) requires that a verbal summary of the proposed compensation and fringe benefits be given to the public prior to final Board action on certain employment agreements.

The Agreements and Amendment Agreements previously approved by the Board in June 2019 for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Deputy Superintendent, Educations Services and Schools, (3) Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, (4) Chief Financial Officer, (5) Chief Technology Officer, (6) Assistant Superintendent, Elementary, (7) Assistant Superintendent, Secondary, (8) Executive Director, Educational Services, and (9) Director of Communications/PIO provide that upon the receipt of a satisfactory evaluation and Board action in open session, the term of their employment agreements shall be extended by one year, they shall move one step on their respective salary schedule, unless they are on the top step of their salary schedule or on a two-year step, and their salary schedule shall be increased by the same increase provided to other District employees.

Whereas all eligible represented employees in the District automatically receive eligible step and column advances effective July 1st. Step advances for un-represented contracted employees must be approved by the Board in open session at a regular school board meeting.

In addition, two First Agreements are recommended for action for the Executive Director, Educational Services’ and Director of Communications/PIO’s to facilitate their participation in labor negotiations.

Accordingly, the proposed Fourth Amendment Employment Agreements for the:

(1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities,

(2) Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, and

(3) Chief Financial Officer, and

 

The proposed Third Amendment Employment Agreement for the:

(1.) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools, and

 

The proposed Second Amendment Employment Agreements for the:

(1) Chief Technology Officer,

(2) Assistant Superintendent, Elementary

(3) Assistant Superintendent, Secondary, and

 

The proposed First Employment Agreements for the:

(1) Executive Director, Educational Services

(2) Director of Communications/PIO

Action to approve the above two First Employment Agreements is also recommended by the Superintendent and General Counsel in order to move these positions from EG Teams to an Employment Agreement related to the Executive Director, Educational Services’ and Director of Communications/PIO’s participation in labor negotiations.

 

Each of the Amendment and First Agreements Contain the following material terms:

1. TERM: The term of the proposed Amended Employment Agreements for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools, (3) Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, (4) Chief Financial Officer, (5) Chief Technology Officer, (6) Assistant Superintendent, Elementary, (7) Assistant Superintendent, Secondary (8) Executive Director, Educational Services, and (9) Director of Communications/PIO shall expire on June 30, 2023.

2. COMPENSATION: Their salary schedules shall align with the step increments structure included in the applicable Cabinet Member salary schedule attached to their Agreement. As a result, the following constitutes each employee’s base salary effective July 1, 2020:

a. The Deputy Superintendent of Education Services and Schools is currently on steps 6 & 7 of the Deputy Superintendent Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2020, the base salary at steps 6 & 7 shall remain the same as 2019-20.

b. The Deputy Superintendent of Business Services and Facilities is currently placed on steps 6 & 7 of the Deputy Superintendent Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2020, the base salary at steps 8 & 9 shall be $249,064.

c. The Associate Superintendent, Human Resources is currently on steps 8 & 9 of the Associate Superintendent Salary Schedule. Effective on July 1, 2020, the base salary at steps 8 & 9 shall be the same as 2019-20.

d. The Chief Financial Officer is currently placed on steps 6 & 7 of the Chief Financial Officer Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2020, the base salary at steps 6 &7 shall remain the same as 2019-20.

e. The Chief Technology Officer is currently placed on step 5 of the Chief Technology Officer Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2020, the base salary at steps 6 & 7 shall be $169,865.

f. The Assistant Superintendents of Schools (Elementary) is currently placed on step 5 of the Assistant Superintendent Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2020, base salary at steps 6 & 7 shall be $172,081.

g. The Assistant Superintendents of Schools (Secondary) is currently placed on step 5 of the Assistant Superintendent Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2020, base salary at steps 6 & 7 shall be $172,081.

h. The Executive Director, Educational Services shall be placed on Step 10 effective July 1, 2020.  The base salary at step 10 shall be $160,666.

i. The Director of Communications/PIO shall be placed on Step 10 effective July 1, 2020.  The base salary at step 9 shall be $124,704.

3. The (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools; (3) Associate Superintendent, Human Resources and the (4) Chief Financial Officer, (5) Chief Technology Officer, (6) Assistant Superintendent (Elementary), (7) Assistant Superintendent (Secondary) and (8) Executive Director, Educational Services, and (9) Director of Communications/PIO will receive the same health and welfare benefits and retiree benefits as other District certificated employees, as those benefits may change from time to time.

This concludes the summary of the Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreements for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, and (3) Chief Financial Officer, and the Third Amendment Employment Agreement for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools, and the Second Amendment to the (1) Chief Technology Officer, (2) Assistant Superintendent (Elementary), and (3) Assistant Superintendent (Secondary), and the First Agreements for the (1) Executive Director, Educational Services, and (2) Director of Communications/PIO.

 

Copies of the agreements will be available upon request.
 
D.XV.4. Fourth Amendment to Superintendent's Employment Agreement
Speaker:
David Reilly
Recommended Motion:
Summarize, discuss and approve the Fourth Amendment to Superintendent's Employment Agreement. The proposed Fourth Amendment to the Superintendent's Employment Agreement must be presented orally in order to comply with SB 1436.
Rationale:

SB 1436 requires, pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(C) (3), that a verbal summary of the proposed compensation and fringe benefits be given to the public prior to final Board action on an employment agreement.

Superintendent Hoffman’s current employment agreement approved in June 2016 by the Board provides that upon the receipt of a satisfactory evaluation and Board action in open session; the term of the employment agreement shall be extended by one year, the Superintendent shall move one step on the Superintendent salary schedule, and the Superintendent salary schedule shall be increased by the same increase provided to other District employees.

Whereas all eligible represented employees in the District automatically receive step and column advances effective July 1. Step advances for un-represented contracted employees must be approved by the Board in open session at a regular school board meeting.

Accordingly, the proposed Fourth Amendment to the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement contains the following material terms:

1. The term of the Superintendent’s Agreement shall be extended by one year to June 30, 2024.

2. Effective July 1, 2020, Superintendent shall remain on steps 6 & 7 of the Superintendent Salary Schedule and his annual base salary shall remain the same as 2019-20.

This concludes the summary of the Fourth Amendment to the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement.

A copy of the agreement will be available upon request.
 
D.XVI. Board Member and Superintendent Reports
D.XVII. Information Items
D.XVII.1. Other Items from the Floor
D.XVIII. Adjournment
E. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES COMPLIANCE NOTICE
Quick Summary / Abstract:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Executive Order N-29-20, those requiring special assistance to access the Zoom Board meeting, access and complete the Google Electronic Public Comment Form, or to access written documents discussed at the Board meeting that are available on the District’s website, please contact Ludi Avalos at (916) 686-7700.  Notification of at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Zoom board meeting and to provide any required accommodation, auxiliary aids or services.


F. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Documents provided to a majority of the Governing Board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be posted online attached to the board agenda for public inspection.


Published: July 17, 2020, 3:58 PM

The resubmit was successful.