Special Board Meeting
Los Gatos Un. ESD
August 31, 2015 4:00PM
Thomas P. O'Donnell District Office
17010 Roberts Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032-4510
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Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Board member prior to the meeting for study. All items on the consent agenda will be approved with one motion which is not debatable and which requires unanimous vote for passage. If any member of the Board, the Superintendent, or the public so requests, an item shall be removed from the section and placed on the regular order of business following the approval of the consent agenda.
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The minutes for the Regular Board meeting, June 9, 2015 and the Special Board meetings, June 25, 2015, July 7, 2015, and August 10, 2015 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented.
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It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented.
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There is no financial impact at this time.
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Minutes 060915_083115
Minutes 062515, 083115
Minutes 070715, 083115
Minutes 081015, 083115
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The personnel report as of August 31, 2015 includes a revised job description for the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent & Board of Trustees and is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the personnel report as presented.
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The Personnel Report and actions for approval by the Governing Board include the following:
1. CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT Amanda Speedy has been offered the position of PE Specialist (.2750 FTE) at Louise Van Meter Elementary School effective August 21, 2015. 2. CLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL RETIREMENT Denise Ramon Herrera, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent (1.0 FTE) has submitted her retirement effective November 13, 2015. 3. CERTIFICATED MANAGEMENT RETIREMENT Dana Steele, Assistant Principal/Middle School Counselor (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective September 4, 2015. 4. REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT & BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve all actions as presented.
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There is no financial impact at this time.
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JD Executive Assistant
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The service contracts as of August 31, 2015 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts for the payment of services as presented.
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The following service contracts are requested by various departments and listed for your approval:
Cassy
"Counseling and support services for students in the 2015-16 school year, Fisher.”
Contract Term: 07/01/15 – 06/30/16
Unrestricted/Restricted – General Fund
$26,000/$4,000 = $30,000 Congregation Shir Hadash
"Parking lot use by Blossom Hill parents for 2015-16.”
Contract Term: 07/01/15 – 06/30/16
Unrestricted – General Fund
$4,100 Atlas Rubicon Curriculum Mapping
"Professional development for kindergarten - eighth grade teachers in 2015-16.”
Contract Term: 08/13/15 – 06/30/16
Restricted – General Fund
$24,000 Learning Systems Associates
"21 days of Professional development for kindergarten - eighth grade teachers in 2015-16.”
Contract Term: 10/05/15 – 06/30/16
Restricted – General Fund
$97,000 Environmental Systems Inc.
"Replacement of chiller parts and pump rebuilds at Blossom Hill.”
Contract Term: 09/01/15 – 06/30/16
Restricted – Routine Restricted Maintenance
$10,000 |
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The service contracts as of August 31, 2015 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts for the payment of services as presented.
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Financial impact is outlined by each contract.
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The bequests and grants are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the reference grants as presented.
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The following bequests and grants are presented to the Board of Trustees for approval. The Governing Board may accept any bequest or gift on behalf of the District as stated in Board Policy 3290.
Lexington Home & School Club: Theatrical Lighting - $2,500 Van Meter Home & School Club: Grade Level Materials - $60,000 Blossom Hill Hone & School Club: School Supplies - $53,500 |
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| It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the referenced personnel grants as presented. |
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The public hearing is held for the purpose of taking testimony from the public, regarding the Initial Collective Bargaining Proposal from the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association (LGETA) to the Los Gatos Union School District for the 2015-2016 school year. |
Notice of PH LGETA Collective Bargaining 083115
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| This is the initial proposal for the 2015-2016 negotiation cycle. The Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association (LGETA) proposes to discuss and negotiate the impact of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CALSTRS) regulations for LGETA members, which opens Article 12, Compensation: Unit Member Benefits and Article 13 Compensation and Wages for the 2015-2016 school year. All other contract reopeners, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement will be sunshined at a later board meeting. This is an action item.
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The “sunshine” clause of the Rodda Act requires that each party’s proposal be presented for public comment at a publicized school board meeting. The Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association (LGETA) propose to discuss and negotiate the impact of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CALSTRS) regulations for LGETA members, which opens Article 12, Compensation: Unit Member Benefits and Article 13 Compensation and Wages for the 2015-2016 school year. All other contract reopeners, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement will be sunshined at a later board meeting. |
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent, that the Governing Board approve the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association proposal for the 2015-2016 negotiations cycle.
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There is no financial impact at this time.
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Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will present the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) proposed goals for 2015-2016 to the Governing Board for approval. This is an action item.
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The Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) is a Board appointed committee and the purpose of the FAC is to fully understand all the Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) plans, budgets, investments and funding, as well as basic understanding of educational financial governance and statue. The FAC is a working group operating under the direction of the Governing Board.
On June 9, 2015 the Board received three suggested FAC Goals for 2015-16 as follows:
1. In collaboration with all members of the Financial Advisory Committee, focus on maintaining a long-term sustainable financial plan for the technology needs of the LGUSD Strategic Plan.
2. In collaboration with all members of the Financial Advisory Committee, focus on developing a long term financial model to maintain programs as enrollment increases.
3. In collaboration with all members of the Financial Advisory Committee continue to review best practices to increase communication and education to stakeholders on District programs and financial and enrollment challenges.
The above goals are recommended for the Governing Board's approval.
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the FAC proposed goals for 2015-2016 as presented.
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There is no financial impact at this time.
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FAC Proposed Goals 2015_16_083115
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Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will present the Citizens' Building Oversight Committee (CBOC) proposed goals for 2015-2016 to the Governing Board for approval. This is an action item.
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The Citizens' Building Oversight Committee (CBOC) is a Board appointed committee and the purpose of the CBOC is to provide oversight of Measure E construction projects in the district.
On August 17, 2015 the Board suggested that the CBOC provide some recommendations on a construction timeline for the remaining Measure E projects. The following proposed goal is recommended for approval:
1. In collaboration with all members of the CBOC, develop a construction timeline for the remaining Measure E projects at Blossom Hill and Daves Avenue.
This goal is recommended for the Governing Board's approval.
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the CBOC proposed goal for 2015-2016 as presented.
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There is no financial impact at this time.
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CBOC Proposed Goals 2015_16_083115
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Superintendent Dr. Abbati will present a draft of proposed District goals for the 2015-2016 school year to the Governing Board for discussion. Action will be taken at the September 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
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LGUSD Proposed District Goals 2015_2016_083115
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The Governance and Planning Calendar for the 2015-2016 school year is presented to the Governing Board for discussion. Agenda items are subject to changes and modifications throughout the school year.
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Governance Calendar 2015_2016 083115
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• Regular Board Meeting, Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. • Regular Board Meeting, Monday, October 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. • Special Board Meeting, Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. |
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