July 20, 2021 Information Page: 

http://www.egusd.net/about/leadership/board-of-education/virtual-egusd-board-meeting-july-20/

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

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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 

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

NOTICE: Requests for public comment must be received by 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting to allow for sorting and organization of speakers by Board meeting agenda topic.  Please be sure to complete the public comment form indicating the item you wish to address and whether it will be read by a staff member or if you would like to speak live via Zoom during the board meeting.  The total amount of time allocated for public comments 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. 

For live public comment, you must be online and prepared to speak when your name is called upon. Your name will be called during the applicable agenda item, and in the Zoom session, a pop-up will open, asking you to unmute your microphone. Once you click on the unmute button, the Board will be able to hear you. At the end of your time limit, your microphone will be muted. You must be using the latest version of Zoom to make your live public comment. If you are not up-to-date with the Zoom platform client, you may be skipped during public comment periods due to technical difficulties.

The link to the public comment form can be found on the District's website: 

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

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 6163.4 Student Use of Technology 

       - BP 6162.7 Use of Technology in Instruction – Delete

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

CERTIFICATED:

New Hire(s) [83]

Administrative Transfer(s)

Leave(s) of Absence

Partial Resignation(s)

Promotion(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

Returning from Leave(s) of Absence

CLASSIFIED:

New Hire(s) [19]

Leave(s) of Absence

Probationary Release(s)

Promotion(s)

Rehire(s)

Resignation(s)

Retirement(s)

Status Change(s)

Administrative Support #26 and #27 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Adult Education #9 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps #7 - Changed fiscal year dates.

AFSCME #21 - Changed fiscal year dates.

ATU #20 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Behavior Support Specialists #30 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Classified Adjunct Duty #25 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Classified Support Personnel #24 - Changed fiscal year dates; ranges 414 and 415 are thru 12/31/2021; ranges 416 and 516 are effective 01/01/2022 pending implementation of minimum wage.

Confidential and Supervisory #22 - Changed fiscal year dates.

CSEA #23 - Changed fiscal year dates.

EGEA #10 and #17 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Management #18 and #28 - Changed fiscal year dates; added Coordinator, Expanded Learning, approved by the Board on 6/15/2021.

Mental Health Therapists #35 - Changed fiscal year dates.

Nurse and Speech and Language Pathologists #08 - Changed fiscal year dates.

PSWA #12 and #13 - Changed fiscal year dates.

The Board of Education is requested to grant Certification of Administrator’s Competence to Evaluate for the newly-hired district administrators who have successfully completed the District’s training process.

The District provides training to all newly-hired administrators to certify their competence to evaluate employees.  Following Education Code 44662, Requirement of District Policies for Competency of Personnel Assigned to Evaluate and Board Policy 4115.1, Certification of Administrator’s Competence to Evaluate, the District uses the following process to certify each administrator’s competence to evaluate:

1. Individual instruction or attendance at a series of workshops on evaluation processes and procedures;
2. Demonstration of effective evaluation skills as certified by a trained observer who is a certificated manager.

The following administrator(s) successfully completed the administrative training process and are being recommended to obtain their Certification of Administrator’s Competence to Evaluate:

Anne Rigali, Special Education

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 mis-assignment 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, 2021, through June 30, 2021, there were no complaints filed.

As a result of the Williams Settlement, Education Code section 1240 requires that county offices of education visit schools in their county that ranked in deciles 1 to 3 on the 2012 Base Academic Performance Index (API) (Williams schools).  Education Code section 1240(c)(2)(G) requires the county superintendent of schools to send quarterly reports regarding the results of school site visits and reviews to the governing boards of the school districts with Williams schools.  The results can then be made public at a regularly scheduled and noted meeting of each district's governing board.

During the third quarter, districts within Sacramento County were faced with the responsibility of formulating and implementing safe transitional plans to reopen campuses consistent with federal, state, and county guidelines. Many districts continued to provide distance-learning for their students as well as in-person instruction pursuant to their reopening plans. 

Mindful of the challenges that Sacramento districts and pupils have endured, the attached letter serves as the 2020-2021 Third Quarterly Report for the Elk Grove Unified School District (District).

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.

The purchase order encumbrance modification history from May 28, 2021 – July 2, 2021 is listed below.  The originals are on file in Fiscal Services if you wish to review them.

Modifications:  

The Board of Education is asked to approve the extension by one year of the contract with Elk Grove Adult Community Training (EGACT) to provide educational services for adults with developmental disabilities.

In 2020, the Board of Education agreed to extend the District’s contract with Elk Grove Adult Community Training (EGACT) through the 2020/21 year. EGUSD’s one-year agreement with EGACT will expire on June 30, 2021. The Board is asked to approve an extension of this agreement to pay EGACT $89,163.86 from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

If the contract extension is approved, the 2021/22 payment to EGACT will be $89,163.86 and will be paid from adult education funds.

Groups 1, 2, and 3 of the security camera installation projects have been completed. To streamline project delivery and maintain continuity and consistency of products and installation, Staff recommends subsequent camera systems be procured and installed using a cooperative or “piggybackable” contract. Use of these contracts meet competitive bidding requirements and allow California public agencies to achieve greater cost savings.

CMAS Contract #3-18-84-0054D (valid 5/9/2018-4/12/2023)/General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #37QSWA18D003K, Schedule 84 (valid through April 12, 2023) was awarded to ICU Technologies, Inc., for security products, services, and solutions. The contracts, also known as a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), are  cooperative or "piggybackable" contracts which contain cooperative purchase language that allows other public agencies to utilize it as required by provision 20118 of the Public Contract Code.

ICU Technologies is a security system company whose core business is security solutions. They are able to provide both the design and installation of camera systems and also have the capacity to manage and implement large projects. Further, they are authorized integrators for the District’s sole source Avigilon cameras. 

It is staff’s determination that the District would derive more benefit by utilizing this cooperative contract than to seek separate bids for the Robert Trigg Education Center where security cameras are needed.  

Staff recommends approval to utilize ICU’s GSA contract for future camera system installations and specifically recommends approval to issue a contract to ICU Technologies in the amount of $165,997.16 for the next phase of camera installations and access control hardware at Robert Trigg Education Center. 

On September 15, 2020, the Board of Education authorized Administration to negotiate with S+B James Construction California, Inc., to determine a GMP and, subsequent to that authorization, S+B James Construction solicited bids from qualified subcontractors seeking quotes from all trades for the construction of the Building Envelope Remediation at Various Sites Project.  Change Order No. 1 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.  Change Order No. 1 changes the contract amount of $2,398,956.00 by ($562,939.38) to $1,836,016.62.

The Board of Education is asked to (1) accept the construction of the Building Envelope Remediation at Various Sites project, and (2) authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

On September 15, 2020, the Board of Education authorized Administration to negotiate with S+B James Construction California, Inc., for Building Envelope Remediation at Various Sites project. The work has been completed and is recommended for acceptance by the Consultant.

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

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 Willows Unified School District.

Funded with Measure M, Mello-Roos, and IEEEP Grant funds.

The District intends to install water bottle filler stations for student use. To streamline project delivery and maintain continuity and consistency of products and installation, Staff recommends water bottle fillers stations be purchased and installed using a cooperative or “piggybackable” contract. Use of these contracts meets competitive bidding requirements and allow California public agencies to achieve greater cost savings.

CMAS Contract #4-20-78-0089C (valid 02/26/2020-02/10/2025)/General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #47QSMA20D08P7 (valid through February 10, 2025), was awarded to KYA Services, LLC, for Non-Information Technology Commodities. The contracts, also known as a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), are  cooperative or "piggybackable" contracts which contain cooperative purchase language that allows other public agencies to utilize it as required by provision 20118 of the Public Contract Code.

KYA Services, LLC is a solutions-driven company specializing in sports fields, athletic courts, resilient surfacing, classroom beautification and sustainable plantscapes supported by project management, design, general contracting, and maintenance services.

It is staff’s determination that the District would derive more benefit by utilizing this cooperative contract than to seek separate bids for each of the District’s school sites where water bottle fillers are needed.

Staff recommends approval to utilize KYA’s GSA contract for water bottle fillers and specifically recommends approval to issue a contract to KYA Services, LLC in the amount of $91,689.80 at the following school sites:

1. Foulks Ranch Elementary School          5. James Rutter Middle School

2. David Reese Elementary School            6. Pleasant Grove High School

3. Stone Lake Elementary School              7. Elk Grove Charter School

4. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School

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.

This project involves the replacement of +/- 1.175 linear feet of ornamental fencing and gates at Elliott Ranch Elementary School, located at 10000 East Taron Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757.

The Administration received and opened four (4) bids on June 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Ares General Engineering submitted the lowest base bid but withdrew their bid due to an apparent mistake on their estimate.  Crusader Fence Company, Inc., submitted the second lowest base bid (see Attachment A for tabulation of bids). 

Funded with Measure M funds.

RFP #694-20/21 was issued on May 28, 2021 to five (5) firms in this market. By the closing date,

June 10, 2021, one (1) proposal was received.

The RFP results and recap are in the Purchasing Department for further review. The District recommends the award of a three (3) year contract, with optional two (2), one (1) year terms, not to exceed five (5) years total. This contract will commence on July 21, 2021.

Pursuant to Education Code Section §17604, the Board of Education is asked to authorize the Director of Purchasing or designee to execute renewals, terminations (if deemed necessary), and to take other actions as necessary to uphold the contract in the best interest of the District.

Per CFR §2414.408-70 it is allowable to make an award if only one response is received if the

following criteria is met:

(a) The specifications were clear and not unduly restrictive;

(b) adequate competition was solicited and it could have been reasonably assumed that more

than one bid would have been submitted;

(c) the price is reasonable;

(d) the bid is otherwise in accordance with the invitation for bids.

Funding source has been budgeted through the District’s unrestricted general fund

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 Hartford County Public Schools for the purchase of athletic & PE supplies, equipment, and related products.

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 R201202

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 NASPO for the purchase of Hewlett-Packard (HP) computer equipment: desktops, laptops, tablets, and related peripherals.

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 NCPA Region 14 ESC

The Elk Grove Unified School District's Maintenance & Operations Department is requesting to purchase (1) 2021 Chevrolet Malibu sedan through Winner Chevrolet.

This vehicle is a replacement for vehicle number 489SM, a 2016 Chevrolet Impala that was totaled in an accident on December 3, 2020.  This vehicle surplus was Board approved on February 2, 2021.

Aruba Central is a cloud based system that is the replacement system for Airwave, which is currently in use by the District. Aruba Central Device Management is used to manage and configure the thousands of Wireless Access Points used in the District.

This system makes it easier for staff to deploy and manage the Districts Wireless Access Points. It gives insight into how they are being used and changes can be made to all access points easily from one single place.

By paying for five years now, the District will save approximately  $325,000 due to a current promotional price and planned price increase in the coming months.

The maintenance agreement will last five years and not exceed $150,000.

Aruba ClearPass is a policy management platform which is used to onboard new devices, grant varying access levels (Authentication), and helps keep EGUSD’s networks secure. ClearPass allows different devices to connect to EGUSD’s network, applying security policies for those devices and users. These policies ensure the devices and users have access to the appropriate information.

Purchasing five years of service now saves the district $50,000 over five years compared to annual costs each year for five years.

The Maintenance Agreement will last five years and not exceed $145,000.

The Board of Education is asked to receive a report regarding trustee area map development and hold the second public hearing regarding proposed composition of trustee-areas.

The District’s Board of Education is currently elected using a hybrid version of an “at-large” election system, where Board members are elected by voters of the entire District, but Board members must reside in defined trustee areas.  Board members are elected in even-numbered years and serve staggered, four-year terms.  On May 4, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 67, 2020-21, redeclaring its intent to transition from at-large to by-trustee area Board elections, where each Board member must reside within the designated trustee area boundary and are elected only by the voters in that trustee area. 

Pursuant to Elections Code section 10010(a)(1), the Board held two public hearings on May 4, 2021 and May 18, 2021, to gather community input on the trustee area map creation process.

The purpose for the Board self-assessment is to…

1. Provide the Board with an opportunity to self-account for actual performance compared to the protocols.
2. Celebrate successes and identify areas where improvement and/or corrective actions can be taken.
3. Create a board development plan.
4. Build Board cohesion.

The purpose of the Superintendent’s evaluation is to…

1. Provide an opportunity for the Superintendent to account for actual performance compared to district priorities and goals.
2. Give feedback to the Superintendent on successes and areas where improvements and/or corrective action can be taken.
3. Identify ways the Board support the superintendent in improvement initiatives and professional growth.
4. Build Board and Superintendent cohesion.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Sections 65995 et seq., the District is required to adopt a School Facilities Needs Analysis ("SFNA") to justify the levy of alternative school fees ("Level 2 Fees” and “Level 3 Fees") on new residential development.  Prior to adopting the SFNA, the Board must conduct a public hearing and respond to any comments it receives.

The SFNA prepared by Odell Planning & Research, Inc. in June 2021, demonstrates that the District can impose Level 2 fees of $6.72 per square foot and Level 3 fees of $13.44 per square foot on new residential construction. Level 3 fees are only collected in the event that the State Allocation Board (SAB) is no longer apportioning funds for new construction, and the SAB has notified the Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk of the Assembly in writing of the determination that such funds are no longer being allocated. 

The proposed Level 2 fee of $6.72 per square foot of new residential construction represents an increase of 5.99% or $0.38 from the current $6.34 fee previously adopted by the Board of Education on September 15, 2020.  Based upon that rate, the school impact fee for the construction of a 2,400 square foot home within the district would increase from $15,216 to $16,128.  The most significant factor contributing to the proposed increase in Level 2 fees is the increase in site acquisition costs, but an increase in State construction cost allowances also had a minor impact.

The District’s June 2021 SFNA is attached.  The study was sent to all four local Planning Departments on June 18, 2021, and was made available for public review beginning on July 9, 2021, as required by law.  In addition to the public noticing required by law, staff contacted a representative from the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) to discuss the fee study.

It is recommended that on August 10, 2021, the Board conduct a public hearing and review, consider, and adopt the findings contained in the proposed Resolutions approving the June 2021 School Facilities Needs Analysis and adopt the increased Level 2 and Level 3 Fees identified therein for residential development.

School facilities fee adjustments are not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Administration has prepared the 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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, 2021-2022, 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, 2021-2022 (Exhibit A).  The Board should conduct a final reading and adoption of the Ordinance on August 10, 2021.  Public Notices for today’s meeting were placed in the Elk Grove Citizen on July 2, 2021 and the Sacramento Bee on July 6, 2021.

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, 2021-2022 (Exhibit A). 

The 2021-2022 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 13, 2021.  The Senior Citizen/Disabled Person Tax Reduction period closed on June 30, 2021.  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 10, 2021, Board Item. 

As a condition of funding all Districts and Charter Schools are required to submit a Board Approved plan for the use of the American Recovery Plan Act - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Grant funds.  

We will engage the Board in discussion regarding actions and services to be included in the plan.  The available funding is $191 million and will expire June 30, 2024.

Administration is recommending developing actions and services that will benefit students starting in January, 2022 though June, 2024.

Notable elements of the timeline include:
•     Five opportunities for the Board of Education to review, discuss and revise the draft plan
•     Meeting all ARP ESSER LEA Plan stakeholder engagement requirements
•     An opportunity for the full community to provide feedback via the posted draft plan on the District’s       website
•     Final Board adoption on either September 21st or 29th
•     Submission to the Sacramento County Office of Education no later than September 30th

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

The Program Assistant position at Laguna Creek High School is currently a vacant position. FTE is no longer needed due to lack of work. This position will be realigned to a School Office Assistant I to better align with job duties.  

The Telecommunications Network Technician II position in Technology Services is currently a vacant position. This position is currently being realigned to better support the needs of the department.

The School Office Assistant II in PreK-6 Education is currently a vacant position and is being realigned to an Office Assistant III position to better support the needs of the department.

The Office Assistant III position in Student Support and Health Services is a 2-hour position and is currently a vacant position. FTE is no longer needed due to lack of work.

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 Employment Agreements and Amendment Agreements approved by the Board during the 2020-21 school for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools, (3) Associate Superintendent, (4) Chief Financial Officer, (5) Chief Technology Officer, (6) Assistant Superintendent for Schools (Elementary), (7) Assistant Superintendent for Schools (Secondary), (8) Director of Communications/PIO (9) and Chief Human Resources Officer, require Board action in open session to extend the term of their employment agreements by one year and for movement on their respective salary schedules, unless they are on the top step of their salary schedule or on a two-year step.

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.

Each of the Amendment 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, (4) Chief Financial Officer, (5) Chief Technology Officer, (6) Assistant Superintendent of Schools (Elementary), (7) Assistant Superintendent of Schools (Secondary), (8) Director of Communications/PIO and (9) Chief Human Resources Officer shall expire on June 30, 2024.

2. COMPENSATION: Their salary schedules shall align with the step increments structure included in the applicable Cabinet Member salary schedules attached to their Addendum Agreement. As a result, the following constitutes each employee’s base salary effective July 1, 2021:

a.  The Deputy Superintendent of Business Services and Facilities is currently placed on steps 8 and 9 of the Deputy Superintendent Salary Schedule.  Effective July 1, 2021, he shall continue for a second year on steps 8 and 9 which is $249,064.

b.  The Deputy Superintendent of Education Services and Schools is currently on steps 6 and 7 of the Deputy Superintendent Salary Schedule.  Effective July 1, 2021, he shall move to the next step on the salary schedule and his base salary at steps 8 and 9 shall be $249,064.

c.  The Associate Superintendent is currently on steps 8 and 9 of the Associate Superintendent Salary Schedule.  Effective on July 1, 2021, he shall move to the next step on the salary schedule and his base salary at step 10 shall be $229,358.

d.  The Chief Financial Officer is currently placed on steps 6 and 7 of the Chief Financial Officer Salary Schedule.  Effective July 1, 2021, she shall move to the next on the salary schedule and her base salary at steps 8 and 9 shall be $173,262.  

e.  The Chief Technology Officer is currently placed on steps 6 and 7 of the Chief Technology Officer Salary Schedule.  Effective July 1, 2021, he shall continue for a second year on Steps 6 & 7.  His base salary at steps 6 and 7 shall continue to be $169,865.

f.  Both Assistant Superintendents of Schools are currently placed on steps 6 and 7 of the Assistant Superintendent Salary Schedule. Effective July 1, 2021, both Assistant Superintendents of Schools shall continue for a second year on Steps 6 & 7.  Their base salary at steps 6 and 7 shall continue to be $172,081.

g.  The Director of Communications and Public Information Officer is currently placed on steps 8 and 9 of the Director of Communications and Public Information Officer Salary Schedule.  Effective July 1, 2021, she shall move to the next on the salary schedule, and her base salary at steps 10 shall be $129,703.  

h.  The Chief Human Resources Officer is currently placed on steps 8 and 9 of the Chief Human Resources Office Salary Schedule.  Effective July 1, 2021, he shall move to the next on the salary schedule, and his base salary at step 10 shall be $160,666.  

3.  HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS:  The (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools; (3) Associate Superintendent, the (4) Chief Financial Officer, (5) Chief Technology Officer, (6) Assistant Superintendent of Schools (Elementary), (7) Assistant Superintendent of Schools (Secondary), (8) Director of Communications/PIO, and (9) Chief Human Resources Officer, 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, consistent with their employment agreements.
This concludes the summary of the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreements for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Facilities, (2) Associate Superintendent, and (3) Chief Financial Officer, and the Fourth Amendment Employment Agreement for (1) Deputy Superintendent, Education Services and Schools, and the Third Amendment to the (1) Chief Technology Officer, (2) Assistant Superintendent of Schools (Elementary), (3) Assistant Superintendent of Schools (Secondary), and the First Agreements for the (1) Director of Communications/PIO and (2) Chief Human Resources Officer.

Copies of the Addendum Agreements will be available upon request.

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.

To extend the term of the employment agreement by one year and for movement on the salary schedules, an Amendment Agreement requires Board action in open session. 

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.  

The Superintendent Fifth Amendment Agreement contains the following material terms:

1. TERM: The term of the proposed Amended Employment Agreements for the Superintendent shall expire on June 30, 2025. 

2. COMPENSATION: Superintendent’s salary shall align with the step increment structure included in the Superintendent salary schedule attached to the Addendum Agreement. As a result, the Superintendent shall move to steps 8 and 9 of the Superintendent Salary Schedule. His annual base salary shall be $370,598. 

3.  HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS:  The Superintendent 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, consistent with the Employment Agreement.

This concludes the summary of the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the Superintendent.

A Copy of the Addendum Agreement will be available upon request.

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.

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.